R36S

R36S

Specification

General
Model NameR36S
Brand
Release DateQ4 2023
Price$50
Where to buy?*Get the Data Frog R36S from the Data Frog Official Store on AliExpress
Software
OSArkOS
Launcher
Custom Firmware (CFW)JELOS
AmberElec
ArkOS using image for RG351MP
System
CPURockchip RK3326
Cores/Threads4 x ARM Cortex A53 @ 1.5 GHz
GPUMali G31 MP2 @ 650 MHz
RAM1GB
RAM TypeDDR3L
Storage
Internal Storage Size16GB (using microSD slot)
Internal Storage Type
Internal Storage Speed
Expandable StorageDual microSD
Expandable Storage Speed
Body
Width
Height
Depth
Weight
MaterialPlastic
SpeakersMono
ColorsTransparent Black/White/Transparent Purple
Shoulder / Trigger Buttons
Analog SticksDual with L3/R3
Rumble / vibration
Battery
Battery Capacity3200 mAh
Fast Charging
Avg. Battery Life (tested)
Display
Size (inches)3.5
Resolution640 x 480
Aspect Ratio4:3
Display TypeIPS
Touchscreen
Max Brightness
Refresh Rate
Protection
Screen to body ratio
Pixel Density
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Network
3.5mm Headphone Jack
TV Output
Ports2 x USB Type C
Others
Miscellaneous
Other features
Performance
Nintendo Entertainment System Excellent
Super Nintendo Entertainment System Excellent
Sega Saturn Average
PlayStation 1 Excellent
Nintendo 64 Average
Sega Dreamcast Average
PlayStation 2 Poor
Game Boy Advance Excellent
Nintendo GameCube Poor
Nintendo DS Excellent
PlayStation Portable Average
Nintendo Wii Poor
PlayStation 3 Poor
Nintendo Wii U Poor
Compatibility Sheet
Benchmarks
Passmark CPU Mark384
Geekbench 6Single-core: 109
Multi-core: 318
Geekbench 5Single-core: 96
Multi-core: 348
Antutuv9: 43000
Cinebench R23
3DMark

Pros

  • Like the R35S, this device is great value at just $50. While keeping the price unchanged, they managed to improve the R36S over is predecessor in many ways.
  • It is powered by the Rockchip RK3326 which allows you to play up to Dreamcast and N64 games. Not all will run at full speed but quite a number of them well.
  • Slightly bigger than the R35S, reduces fatigue during extended gaming sessions.
  • Battery is now replaceable.
  • 2.5D screen is a slight improvement over the flat display on the R35S. It is still a bright and crisp display.
  • Joysticks moved to the bottom improving the overall ergonomics of the device.
  • New transparent black and purple colors are cool!

Cons

  • D-pad is a little on the stiff side but it can be fixed with a simple mod. Check out Taki’s video below.
  • Loud L1/R1/L2/R2 buttons.
  • Still no Wi-Fi although you can use a Wi-Fi adapter with it via the OTG port.

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