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Game Console R36 Max

R36 Max handheld front
Released
Nov. 2024


OS
Linux


Screen
4.0”, 1:1


Up To
NDS


Best For
Game Boy, GBC


Price
~$30


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Emulation Performance

Modern
0
PlayStation 3
0
Switch
0
Wii U
0
PlayStation 2
0
Nintendo 3DS
0
Nintendo Wii
0
GameCube
0
Sega Saturn
20
PSP
50
Dreamcast
50
Nintendo 64
50
Nintendo DS
80
PlayStation 1
Up to SNES

Screen

Screen Size
4.0”


Resolution
720 x 720


Refresh Rate
60 Hz


Screen Type
TFT


Pixel Density
254 PPI

Ergonomics

Ergonomic Grip
Material
Plastic


Weight
? g


Dimensions
83 x 153 x 35 mm


Speaker Placement
Front


Charge Port
Bottom

Ports and Connectivity

Audio Jack
WiFi Version
No WiFi


Bluetooth Version
No Bluetooth

Controls

Thumbstick Layout
Double, symetrical


Shoulder Button Layout
Side By Side


D-Pad Placement
Top


Additional Controls
Volume up and down, reset, function

Technical Specs

Storage
Dual External MicroSD


Battery
4000 mAh


RAM
1 GB


RAM Type
DDR3


Architecture
ARM


CPU
Cortex-A35


GPU
Mali-G31 MP2


CPU Clock Speed
1.3 GHz - 1.5 GHz


CPU Cores
4


CPU Threads
4


GPU Clock Speed
650 MHz

Pros

  • 1:1 aspect ratio is ideal for many classic systems (Game Boy, NES, SNES, Pico-8,...)
  • Budget-friendly price
  • PortMaster support for PC game ports
  • Large 4000 mAh battery

Cons

  • No Wi-fi (no RetroAchievements, box art scraping, file transfer etc...)
  • Older TFT panel type
  • Bulky form factor
  • Unstable emulation on more demanding systems

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