Game Console
R33S
- Price
- $48
- OS
- Linux (JELOS)
- Released
- Jan 2024
- Up to
- DS
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 162 grams
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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).
Details
Game Console
R36 Max
- Price
- $35
- OS
- Linux (EmuELEC)
- Released
- Nov 2024
- Up to
- DS
- Screen
- 4.0 inch TFT
- Weight
- ?
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Specs
BetterWorse
| Spec | R33S | R36 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $48 | $35 |
| OS | Linux (JELOS) | Linux (EmuELEC) |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 4.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 720 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | TFT |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3326 | RockChip RK3326 |
| CPU | Cortex-A35 | Cortex-A35 |
| GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3 | 1 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | Internal 32GB, External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Weight | 162 grams | ? |
| Dimensions | 78.5 mm x 108 mm x 22 mm | 83 mm x 153 mm x 35 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
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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.
