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K36

K36 by KinHank, priced around $36, Vertical retro handheld, running Linux (EmuELEC), powered by RockChip RK3326, with a 3.5 inch display

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Specifications

61 of 65 catalogued fields are filled in for this handheld. Anything the catalogue has not recorded is labelled Not documented rather than estimated.

Identity

Brand
KinHank
Release Date
2024 / 08
Price
$36
Pricing category
$0 - $50

Form factor & shell

Form Factor
Vertical
Shell material
Plastic
Colors
Transparent Purple, White, Black
Dimensions
82 mm x 130 mm x ? mm
Weight
188 grams
Cooling
Not documented

Operating system

Operating System
Linux (EmuELEC)

Performance

System on a Chip
RockChip RK3326
CPU
Cortex-A35
CPU cores
4 Cores
CPU threads
4 Threads
CPU clock speed
1.3 GHz - 1.5 GHz
Architecture
ARM
GPU
Mali-G31 MP2
GPU cores
2 Cores
GPU clock speed
650 MHz
RAM
1 GB DDR3
Performance rating
9/10 · A

Display

Screen size
3.5 inch
Screen type
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
PPI
228.57 PPI
Aspect ratio
4:3
Screen refresh rate
60 Hz
Screen lens
Tempered Glass

Battery & charging

Battery
3500 mAh
Charge port
USB-C Top facing
Storage
External MicroSD card

Controls

D-pad
Cross Upper placement
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks (L3/R3 / Hall) Lower placement
Face buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2
Extra buttons
Function, Power, Reset, Volume +-, Start, Select
Rumble
Not documented
Volume control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness control
Menu
Power control
Button

Connectivity

Connectivity
OTG
Video output
Not documented
Audio output
Headphone Jack
Speaker
Single Mono Bottom facing
Sensors
Not documented

Emulation grades

Game Boy
A
Nintendo Entertainment System
A
Sega Genesis
A
Game Boy Advance
A
Super Nintendo
A
PlayStation 1
A
Nintendo DS
B
Nintendo 64
C
Dreamcast
C
PSP
C
Sega Saturn
D
GameCube
F
Wii
F
Nintendo 3DS
F
PlayStation 2
F
Wii U
F
Nintendo Switch
F
PlayStation 3
F
Emulation limit
SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), 2D PSP mostly playable but 3D PSP needs frameskip, N64 & Dreamcast mostly playable for easier to emulate games

Where To Buy

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Store Price
Amazon
Amazon search results
 $36
Aliexpress
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
 $36
Alibaba
Alibaba search results
 $36

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Quick Take

The long-form editorial block is being regenerated, so this quick summary is built from the latest console specs.

K36 is a retro handheld from KinHank.

Its vertical design keeps the hardware focus clear for players who already know the shape they prefer.

The device runs Linux (EmuELEC), which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.

Inside, the RockChip RK3326 chipset sets the ceiling for emulation and overall responsiveness.

Playable Games

Games shown here match systems this handheld can run at a B grade or better.

K36 — Frequently Asked Questions

Every answer is built from this console's own catalogue record. Where the record is empty, the answer says so rather than guessing.

Is the K36 an official KinHank product?

The console database lists the K36 under the brand KinHank. It does not document whether the K36 is an officially licensed KinHank product.

When was the K36 released, and what does it cost?

The console database lists the release date as 2024 / 08 and the price as $36 for the K36.

What chipset and how much RAM does the K36 have?

The console database lists the system on a chip as RockChip RK3326, the CPU as Cortex-A35, and the RAM as 1 GB DDR3 for the K36.

What are the K36's dimensions, weight and battery?

The console database lists the dimensions as 82 mm x 130 mm x ? mm, the weight as 188 grams, and the battery as 3500 mAh for the K36.

Which systems can the K36 emulate well?

The console database gives the K36 a grade of B+ or better for 6 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, Super Nintendo, and PlayStation 1.

Where can I buy the K36?

The marketplace rows shown for the K36 are search and marketplace links, not a verified live price feed. The console database does not verify live prices or stock, so check the linked marketplace listings for current availability.

Sources & Editorial Notes

  • Specifications are taken from this handheld's entry in the Lost In Consoles catalogue, which is compiled from manufacturer documentation and public filings. How we compile device data.
  • Empty fields are published as Not documented. Nothing on this page is estimated, inferred or carried over from a similar device.
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