Game Console
R36H
- Price
- $35.00
- OS
- Linux (ArkOS)
- Released
- Dec 2024
- Up to
- DS
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 186 grams
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Game Console R36H vs. BOYHOM R40XX
Specs, emulation, community reviews, ownership and play history, side by side.
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- R36H
- Newer model
- R40XX
Main differences
- BOYHOM R40XX has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R36H.
- Game Console R36H is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- BOYHOM R40XX has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Game Console R36H.
Details
BOYHOM
R40XX
- Price
- $40.00
- OS
- Linux (ArkOS)
- Released
- Nov 2025
- Up to
- DS
- Screen
- 4.2 inch IPS
- Weight
- Unknown
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Specs
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| Spec | R36H | R40XX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35.00 | $40.00 |
| OS | Linux (ArkOS) | Linux (ArkOS) |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 4.2 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 1024 x 768 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | Unknown |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3326 | RockChip RK3326 |
| CPU | Cortex-A35 | Cortex-A35 |
| GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3L | 1 GB DDR3L |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | Unknown |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Weight | 186 grams | Unknown |
| Dimensions | 145 mm x 69 mm x 16 mm | Unknown |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Stick type | Unknown | Unknown |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- R36H 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
- R40XX 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
- R36H 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R40XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R36H GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- R40XX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- R36H N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- R40XX N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- R36H NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- R40XX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- R36H PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- R40XX PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- R36H PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R40XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R36H PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R40XX PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R36H PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- R40XX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- R36H Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R40XX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R36H SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- R40XX SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- R36H Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R40XX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R36H Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- R40XX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- R36H Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R40XX Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R36H Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- R40XX Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- R36H Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- R40XX Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- R36H GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R40XX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R36H Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- R40XX 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 R36H and the BOYHOM R40XX?
- BOYHOM R40XX has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R36H. Game Console R36H is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing. BOYHOM R40XX has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Game Console R36H.
- Which is cheaper, the Game Console R36H or the BOYHOM R40XX?
- The Game Console R36H is the cheaper of the two at around $35.00, roughly $5.00 less than the BOYHOM R40XX based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Game Console R36H or the BOYHOM R40XX?
- The BOYHOM R40XX is the newer model, released in 2025.
