Game Console
R36 Max
- Price
- $35
- OS
- Linux (EmuELEC)
- Released
- Nov 2024
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 4.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 375 grams
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Device comparison
Game Console R36 Max vs. Anbernic RG28XX
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- R36 Max
- More portable
- RG28XX
- Newer model
- R36 Max
Main differences
- Game Console R36 Max has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG28XX.
- Game Console R36 Max is about $13 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Anbernic RG28XX is roughly 44% smaller and 67% lighter.
- Game Console R36 Max runs Linux (EmuELEC); Anbernic RG28XX runs Linux.
- Game Console R36 Max is highlighted for PS1, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; Anbernic RG28XX is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Details
Anbernic
RG28XX
- Price
- $48
- OS
- Linux
- Released
- Apr 2024
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 2.83 inch IPS
- Weight
- 123 grams
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Specs
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| Spec | R36 Max | RG28XX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35 | $48 |
| OS | Linux (EmuELEC) | Linux |
| Screen | 4.0 inch | 2.83 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 720 x 720 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3326 | Allwinner H700 |
| CPU | Cortex-A35 | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3 | 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3100 mAh |
| Weight | 375 grams | 123 grams |
| Dimensions | 83 mm x 153 mm x 35 mm | 125 mm x 56.5 mm x 16.5 mm |
| Video out | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- 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
- RG28XX 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 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG28XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R36 Max GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG28XX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- R36 Max N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- RG28XX N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- R36 Max NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG28XX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- R36 Max PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG28XX PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- R36 Max PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG28XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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
- RG28XX PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R36 Max PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- RG28XX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- R36 Max Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG28XX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R36 Max SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG28XX SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- R36 Max Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG28XX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R36 Max Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- RG28XX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- R36 Max Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG28XX Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R36 Max Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG28XX Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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
- RG28XX Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- R36 Max GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG28XX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- R36 Max Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- RG28XX Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Game Console R36 Max and the Anbernic RG28XX?
- Game Console R36 Max has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG28XX. Game Console R36 Max is about $13 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG28XX is roughly 44% smaller and 67% lighter. Game Console R36 Max runs Linux (EmuELEC); Anbernic RG28XX runs Linux. Game Console R36 Max is highlighted for PS1, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; Anbernic RG28XX is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
- Which is cheaper, the Game Console R36 Max or the Anbernic RG28XX?
- The Game Console R36 Max is the cheaper of the two at around $35, roughly $13 less than the Anbernic RG28XX based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Game Console R36 Max or the Anbernic RG28XX?
- The Game Console R36 Max is the newer model, released in 2024.
