EarthBound
SFC
๐ŸŽฎRole-playing (RPG)๐Ÿ“…1995๐ŸขApe Studios

EarthBound

R36S: Perfect

A quirky, cult-classic RPG set in a satirical version of modern America.

๐Ÿ“About This Game

A quirky, cult-classic RPG set in a satirical version of modern America.

A quirky, cult-classic RPG set in a satirical version of modern America. Originally a Action title for the SFC, EarthBound is part of the library supported by the R36 handheld series. Identical hardware to SNES. Full-speed emulation on all R36 models.

โœจR36S Features for EarthBound

โœ“Save states โ€” save progress at any point
โœ“Fast forward support
โœ“Customisable button mapping
โœ“Display scaling to fit the R36 screen
โœ“Rewind support (ArkOS setting dependent)
โœ“Mode 7 graphics support
โœ“Special chip support (Super FX, SA-1)

๐ŸŽฎHow to Play on R36S

  1. 1From the ArkOS main menu, navigate to the SNES / Super Famicom system
  2. 2Scroll to find "EarthBound" in the game list
  3. 3Press A (or your configured button) to launch the game
  4. 4Use the SELECT + X shortcut to open the in-game RetroArch menu
  5. 5Access save states and display settings from the RetroArch quick menu

๐Ÿ•น๏ธ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.

Why Play EarthBound on R36S?

EarthBound is part of the SFC library available on the R36S handheld series. The R36S runs SFC games through ArkOS, bringing classic Action gameplay to a portable form factor with a handful of quality-of-life additions.

ArkOS Features for EarthBound

  • Save States: Save your progress anywhere โ€” 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 โ€” Compatibility

Identical hardware to SNES. Full-speed emulation on all R36 models.

Game Info: EarthBound is a Action 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.