๐ŸŒŠ1994โ€“1996

R36S Sega 32X Games

The 32X bolted two 32-bit SH-2 processors onto a Mega Drive in 1994 as a stopgap before the Saturn. It was abandoned within a year, but its short library includes a strong Doom port, Virtua Racing Deluxe and Knuckles Chaotix.

43
Sega 32X Games
Limited
on every R36 model (all use the RK3326 chip)

How well does Sega 32X run on the R36S?

The 32X requires two SH-2 cores emulated alongside the Mega Drive itself, which is a real load for the RK3326 โ€” expect frame drops in the 3D titles, while 2D games such as Knuckles Chaotix fare better. The R36 Max and R36S Ultra use the same chip.

Sega 32X on Each R36 Model

The chip is the same in every model, so the rating is too. What differs is the screen: 4:3 panels suit most home consoles, the 1:1 square panel suits Game Boy and GBA and shows 4:3 games with bars.

ModelChipScreenCompatibility
R36SRK3326640 ร— 480 (4:3)Limited
R36S PlusRK3326720 ร— 720 (1:1 square)Limited
R36 ProRK3326640 ร— 480 (4:3)Limited
R36HRK3326640 ร— 480 (4:3)Limited
R36 MaxRK3326720 ร— 720 (1:1 square)Limited
R36S UltraRK3326720 ร— 720 (1:1 square)Limited

Play Sega 32X Games on the Go

The R36 handheld family runs Sega 32X titles with limited compatibility out of the box.

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