Game Console R36H vs. Miyoo A30

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Quick verdict

Best value
R36H
More portable
Miyoo A30
Newer model
R36H

Main differences

  • Game Console R36H has similar emulation coverage to Miyoo A30.
  • Game Console R36H is about $14 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Miyoo A30 is roughly 36% smaller and 38% lighter.
  • Game Console R36H runs Linux (ArkOS); Miyoo A30 runs Linux (Tina).
  • Game Console R36H is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Miyoo A30 is highlighted for PS1, GBA, SNES, Game Boy.

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Miyoo A30

Details
Price
$49.00
OS
Linux (Tina)
Released
May 2024
Up to
DS
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
115 grams

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★ 5.0 from 1 review

5 collectors · 103 sessions

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On the Miyoo A30

  1. 1

    Gun Force II

    1 player · 1 session

  2. 2

    Crazy Taxi

    1 player · 3 sessions

  3. 3

    Kyatto Ninden Teyandee

    1 player · 2 sessions

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecR36HMiyoo A30
Price$35.00$49.00
OSLinux (ArkOS)Linux (Tina)
Screen3.5 inch2.8 inch
ChipsetRockChip RK3326Allwinner A33
CPUCortex-A35Cortex-A7
GPUMali-G31 MP2Mali-400 MP2
RAM1 GB DDR3L512 MB
StorageDual External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery3000 mAh2600 mAh
Weight186 grams115 grams
Dimensions145 mm x 69 mm x 16 mm127.5 mm x 57 mm x 16 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemR36HMiyoo A30
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

  • 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
  • Miyoo A30 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
  • Miyoo A30 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
  • Miyoo A30 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
  • Miyoo A30 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
  • Miyoo A30 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
  • Miyoo A30 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
  • Miyoo A30 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
  • Miyoo A30 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
  • Miyoo A30 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
  • Miyoo A30 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
  • Miyoo A30 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
  • Miyoo A30 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
  • Miyoo A30 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36H Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Miyoo A30 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
  • Miyoo A30 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
  • Miyoo A30 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
  • Miyoo A30 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
  • Miyoo A30 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 Miyoo A30?
Game Console R36H has similar emulation coverage to Miyoo A30. Game Console R36H is about $14 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Miyoo A30 is roughly 36% smaller and 38% lighter. Game Console R36H runs Linux (ArkOS); Miyoo A30 runs Linux (Tina). Game Console R36H is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Miyoo A30 is highlighted for PS1, GBA, SNES, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the Game Console R36H or the Miyoo A30?
The Game Console R36H is the cheaper of the two at around $35.00, roughly $14.00 less than the Miyoo A30 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Console R36H or the Miyoo A30?
The Game Console R36H is the newer model, released in 2024.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Game Console R36H or the Miyoo A30?
The Miyoo A30 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 5 collectors tracking it.

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