Out Run
MSX2
๐ŸŽฎRacing๐Ÿ“…1988๐ŸขSEGA

Out Run

R36S: Perfect

Sega's 1986 driving game, remembered for its branching routes and selectable in-car soundtrack.

๐Ÿ“About This Game

Sega's 1986 driving game, remembered for its branching routes and selectable in-car soundtrack.

Sega's 1986 driving game, remembered for its branching routes and selectable in-car soundtrack. Originally a Action title for the MSX2, Out Run is part of the library supported by the R36 handheld series. Full-speed on all R36 models. Needs MSX2 system ROMs; disk-based titles may require swapping disk images mid-game.

โœจR36S Features for Out Run

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)

๐ŸŽฎHow to Play on R36S

  1. 1From the ArkOS main menu, navigate to the MSX2 system
  2. 2Scroll to find "Out Run" 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–ฅ๏ธAbout MSX2

The 1985 MSX2 revision added a far more capable video chip and more memory, and it is where the standard produced its best-looking work โ€” Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, Aleste and the Konami arcade ports.

R36S Compatibility (Perfect): Full-speed on all R36 models. Needs MSX2 system ROMs; disk-based titles may require swapping disk images mid-game.

Why Play Out Run on R36S?

Out Run is part of the MSX2 library available on the R36S handheld series. The R36S runs MSX2 games through ArkOS, bringing classic Action gameplay to a portable form factor with a handful of quality-of-life additions.

ArkOS Features for Out Run

  • 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)

MSX2 on R36S โ€” Compatibility

Full-speed on all R36 models. Needs MSX2 system ROMs; disk-based titles may require swapping disk images mid-game.

Game Info: Out Run is a Action game originally released for the MSX2. 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.