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Contra III
A frenetic, well-loved 16-bit entry in the Contra run-and-gun series.
📝About This Game
A frenetic, well-loved 16-bit entry in the Contra run-and-gun series.
A frenetic, well-loved 16-bit entry in the Contra run-and-gun series. Originally a Run & Gun title for the SFC, Contra III is part of the library supported by the R36 handheld series. Identical hardware to SNES. Full-speed emulation on all R36 models.
✨R36S Features for Contra III
🎮How to Play on R36S
- 1From the ArkOS main menu, navigate to the SNES / Super Famicom system
- 2Scroll to find "Contra III" in the game list
- 3Press A (or your configured button) to launch the game
- 4Use the SELECT + X shortcut to open the in-game RetroArch menu
- 5Access save states and display settings from the RetroArch quick menu
🕹️About SFC
Super Famicom (SFC) is the Japanese version of the SNES, released in 1990. Shares identical hardware; Japanese-region titles run exactly like SNES games.
R36S Compatibility (Perfect): Identical hardware to SNES. Full-speed emulation on all R36 models.
Game Details
Why Play Contra III on R36S?
Contra III is part of the SFC library available on the R36S handheld series. The R36S runs SFC games through ArkOS, bringing classic Run & Gun gameplay to a portable form factor with a handful of quality-of-life additions.
ArkOS Features for Contra III
- Save States: Save your progress anywhere — no need to reach an in-game save point
- Display Scaling: Scale the original resolution to fill the R36S screen comfortably
- Button Remapping: Reassign controls to suit your preferred layout
- Fast Forward: Skip through loading screens or grind-heavy sections
- Rewind: Roll back a few seconds after a mistake (core dependent)
SFC on R36S — Compatibility
Identical hardware to SNES. Full-speed emulation on all R36 models.
Game Info: Contra III is a Run & Gun game originally released for the SFC. It is listed in the R36S game library and can be played via ArkOS with save states, display filters, and customisable controls. Individual game performance may vary.