Device comparison

Game Console My Mini vs. Game Console R36S

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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My Mini
R36S

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Quick verdict

Best value
My Mini
Newer model
My Mini

Main differences

  • Game Console My Mini has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R36S.
  • Game Console My Mini is about $2 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Console My Mini runs Linux; Game Console R36S runs Linux (ArkOS).

Game Console

My Mini

Details
Price
$38
OS
Linux
Released
Mar 2025
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Game Console

R36S

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux (ArkOS)
Released
Oct 2023
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
187 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecMy MiniR36S
Price$38$40
OSLinuxLinux (ArkOS)
RAM1 GB LPDDR41 GB DDR3L
StorageInternal 8 GB eMMC, Dual External MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery4000 mAh3500 mAh
Weight?187 grams
Dimensions80 mm x 110 mm x 22 mm82 mm x 130 mm x ? mm
Hall effect sticksYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemMy MiniR36S
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • My Mini DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • R36S DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • My Mini 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • My Mini GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • My Mini N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R36S N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • My Mini NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • My Mini PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36S PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • My Mini PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • My Mini PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • My Mini PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R36S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • My Mini Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • My Mini SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • My Mini Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • My Mini Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • R36S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • My Mini Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36S Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • My Mini Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • My Mini Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • My Mini GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • My Mini Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R36S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Game Console My Mini and the Game Console R36S?
Game Console My Mini has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R36S. Game Console My Mini is about $2 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Console My Mini runs Linux; Game Console R36S runs Linux (ArkOS).
Which is cheaper, the Game Console My Mini or the Game Console R36S?
The Game Console My Mini is the cheaper of the two at around $38, roughly $2 less than the Game Console R36S based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Console My Mini or the Game Console R36S?
The Game Console My Mini is the newer model, released in 2025.

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