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Game Console R36S vs. Miyoo A30

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
R36S
More portable
Miyoo A30
Newer model
Miyoo A30

Main differences

  • Miyoo A30 has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R36S.
  • Game Console R36S is about $9 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Miyoo A30 is about 39% lighter.
  • Miyoo A30 runs Linux (Tina); Game Console R36S runs Linux (ArkOS).
  • Miyoo A30 is highlighted for PS1, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; Game Console R36S is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

Miyoo

Miyoo A30

Details
Price
$49
OS
Linux (Tina)
Released
May 2024
Up to
DS
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
115 grams

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1 collector

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecR36SMiyoo A30
Price$40$49
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
Battery3500 mAh2600 mAh
Weight187 grams115 grams
Dimensions82 mm x 130 mm x ? mm127.5 mm x 57 mm x 16 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemR36SMiyoo 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • R36S 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
  • R36S 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
  • R36S 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
  • R36S 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
  • R36S 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
  • R36S 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
  • R36S 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
  • R36S 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
  • R36S 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
  • R36S 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
  • R36S 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
  • R36S 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
  • R36S 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
  • R36S 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
  • R36S 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
  • R36S 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
  • R36S 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 R36S and the Miyoo A30?
Miyoo A30 has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R36S. Game Console R36S is about $9 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Miyoo A30 is about 39% lighter. Miyoo A30 runs Linux (Tina); Game Console R36S runs Linux (ArkOS). Miyoo A30 is highlighted for PS1, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; Game Console R36S is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Which is cheaper, the Game Console R36S or the Miyoo A30?
The Game Console R36S is the cheaper of the two at around $40, roughly $9 less than the Miyoo A30 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Console R36S or the Miyoo A30?
The Miyoo A30 is the newer model, released in 2024.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Game Console R36S or the Miyoo A30?
The Miyoo A30 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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