Pokemon - Red Version
Game Boy
⚔️Role-playing (RPG)📅1991🏢Game Freak

Pokemon - Red Version

R36S: Perfect

One of the original 1996 titles that launched the best-selling RPG franchise in the world.

📝About This Game

One of the original 1996 titles that launched the best-selling RPG franchise in the world.

One of the original 1996 titles that launched the best-selling RPG franchise in the world. Originally a RPG title for the Game Boy, Pokemon - Red Version is part of the library supported by the R36 handheld series. Full-speed on every R36 model with room to spare. Most emulators also offer colour palettes if you would rather not play in the original green.

R36S Features for Pokemon - Red Version

Save states — save progress at any point
Fast forward support
Customisable button mapping
Display scaling to fit the R36 screen
Rewind support (ArkOS setting dependent)

🎮How to Play on R36S

  1. 1From the ArkOS main menu, navigate to the Game Boy system
  2. 2Scroll to find "Pokemon - Red Version" 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

📱About Game Boy

The original Game Boy launched in 1989 and sold over 118 million units, making it the handheld that defined portable gaming. Its four-shade green screen carried Tetris, Pokémon Red and Blue, and Super Mario Land.

R36S Compatibility (Perfect): Full-speed on every R36 model with room to spare. Most emulators also offer colour palettes if you would rather not play in the original green.

Why Play Pokemon - Red Version on R36S?

Pokemon - Red Version is part of the Game Boy library available on the R36S handheld series. The R36S runs Game Boy games through ArkOS, bringing classic RPG gameplay to a portable form factor with a handful of quality-of-life additions.

ArkOS Features for Pokemon - Red Version

  • 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)

Game Boy on R36S — Compatibility

Full-speed on every R36 model with room to spare. Most emulators also offer colour palettes if you would rather not play in the original green.

Game Info: Pokemon - Red Version is a RPG game originally released for the Game Boy. 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.