Device comparison

Game Console R33S vs. Game Console R36S

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
R36S
More portable
R33S
Newer model
R33S

Main differences

  • Game Console R33S has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R36S.
  • Game Console R36S is about $8 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Console R33S is about 13% lighter.
  • Game Console R33S runs Linux (JELOS); Game Console R36S runs Linux (ArkOS).

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

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

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SpecR33SR36S
Price$48$40
OSLinux (JELOS)Linux (ArkOS)
RAM1 GB DDR31 GB DDR3L
StorageInternal 32GB, External MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery3200 mAh3500 mAh
Weight162 grams187 grams
Dimensions78.5 mm x 108 mm x 22 mm82 mm x 130 mm x ? mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemR33SR36S
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
  • 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
  • R33S 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
  • R33S 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
  • R33S 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
  • R33S 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
  • R33S 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
  • R33S 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
  • R33S 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
  • R33S 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
  • R33S 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
  • R33S 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
  • R33S 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
  • R33S 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
  • R33S 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
  • R33S 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
  • R33S 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
  • R33S 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
  • R33S 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 R33S and the Game Console R36S?
Game Console R33S has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R36S. Game Console R36S is about $8 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Console R33S is about 13% lighter. Game Console R33S runs Linux (JELOS); Game Console R36S runs Linux (ArkOS).
Which is cheaper, the Game Console R33S or the Game Console R36S?
The Game Console R36S is the cheaper of the two at around $40, roughly $8 less than the Game Console R33S based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Console R33S or the Game Console R36S?
The Game Console R33S is the newer model, released in 2024.

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