Device comparison

Game Console R33S vs. Game Console R36 Max

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Quick verdict

Best value
R36 Max
Better screen
R33S
More portable
R33S
Newer model
R36 Max

Main differences

  • Game Console R36 Max has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R33S.
  • Game Console R36 Max is about $13 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Console R33S is roughly 33% smaller.
  • Game Console R36 Max has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Game Console R33S.
  • Game Console R36 Max runs Linux (EmuELEC); Game Console R33S runs Linux (JELOS).

Game Console

R33S

Details
Price
$48
OS
Linux (JELOS)
Released
Jan 2024
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
162 grams

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Game Console

R36 Max

Details
Price
$35
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Nov 2024
Up to
DS
Screen
4.0 inch TFT
Weight
?

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Specs

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SpecR33SR36 Max
Price$48$35
OSLinux (JELOS)Linux (EmuELEC)
Screen3.5 inch4.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:31:1
Resolution640 x 480720 x 720
PanelIPSTFT
StorageInternal 32GB, External MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery3200 mAh4000 mAh
Weight162 grams?
Dimensions78.5 mm x 108 mm x 22 mm83 mm x 153 mm x 35 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemR33SR36 Max
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

  • R33S 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
  • R36 Max 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
  • R33S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36 Max 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36 Max GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R33S N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R36 Max N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R33S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36 Max NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R33S PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36 Max PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R33S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36 Max PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36 Max PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R36 Max PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R33S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36 Max Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36 Max SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R33S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36 Max Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • R36 Max Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • R33S Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36 Max Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36 Max Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R33S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36 Max Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R33S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36 Max GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R36 Max 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 R33S and the Game Console R36 Max?
Game Console R36 Max has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R33S. Game Console R36 Max is about $13 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Console R33S is roughly 33% smaller. Game Console R36 Max has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Game Console R33S. Game Console R36 Max runs Linux (EmuELEC); Game Console R33S runs Linux (JELOS).
Which is cheaper, the Game Console R33S or the Game Console R36 Max?
The Game Console R36 Max is the cheaper of the two at around $35, roughly $13 less than the Game Console R33S based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Console R33S or the Game Console R36 Max?
The Game Console R36 Max is the newer model, released in 2024.

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