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R36H

R36H by Game Console, priced around $38, Horizontal retro handheld, running Linux (ArkOS), 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
Game Console
Release Date
2025 / 01
Price
$38
Pricing category
$0 - $50

Form factor & shell

Form Factor
Horizontal
Shell material
Plastic
Colors
Transparent Purple, Transparent Black, White
Dimensions
152 mm x 75 mm x 22 mm
Weight
186 grams
Cooling
Not documented

Operating system

Operating System
Linux (ArkOS)

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 DDR3L
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
3000 mAh
Charge port
USB-C
Storage
Dual External MicroSD

Controls

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

Connectivity

Connectivity
USB-C OTG
Video output
Not documented
Audio output
3.5mm Headphone
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
$38
Aliexpress
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
$38
Alibaba
Alibaba search results
$38

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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.

R36H is a retro handheld from Game Console.

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

The device runs Linux (ArkOS), 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.

Zoop
Zoop

1995 •PlayStation 1, Sega Genesis, Sega Saturn, Super Nintendo

Fast-paced action-puzzle game where the player eliminates colored shapes that are approaching his alter ego, another colored shape, before they reach...

Zootto Mahjong!
Zootto Mahjong!

1998 •Super Nintendo

Zoo-tto Mahjong! is a Nintendo developed and published Super Famicom video game. It was released on July 1, 1998. It is a simple game of Mahjong, of w...

Zork
Zork

1977 •PlayStation 1, Sega Saturn

Zork is one of the earliest interactive fiction computer games, with roots drawn from the original genre game, Colossal Cave Adventure. The first vers...

ZPF
ZPF

2025 •Sega Genesis, Nintendo Switch

ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive s...

Zubo
Zubo

2008 •Nintendo DS

Zubo is a 3D rhythm action game set in the vibrant and melodic universe of Zubalon. Players enter Zubalon to help the zany inhabitants, the Zubos, def...

Zuma's Revenge!
Zuma's Revenge!

2009 •Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3

Conquer over 60 levels by staying sharp and avoiding hidden traps. Slide and hop for smarter shots; hit targets for exotic bonuses; detonate new power...

R36H — 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 R36H an official Game Console product?

The console database lists the R36H under the brand Game Console. It does not document whether the R36H is an officially licensed Game Console product.

When was the R36H released, and what does it cost?

The console database lists the release date as 2025 / 01 and the price as $38 for the R36H.

What chipset and how much RAM does the R36H have?

The console database lists the system on a chip as RockChip RK3326, the CPU as Cortex-A35, and the RAM as 1 GB DDR3L for the R36H.

What are the R36H's dimensions, weight and battery?

The console database lists the dimensions as 152 mm x 75 mm x 22 mm, the weight as 186 grams, and the battery as 3000 mAh for the R36H.

Which systems can the R36H emulate well?

The console database gives the R36H 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 R36H?

The marketplace rows shown for the R36H 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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