Device comparison

Game Console RX6H vs. Game Console R36 Max

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
R36 Max
More portable
RX6H
Newer model
RX6H

Main differences

  • Game Console RX6H has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R36 Max.
  • Game Console R36 Max is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Console RX6H is about 5% lighter.
  • Game Console RX6H runs Linux (EmuELEC / ArkOS); Game Console R36 Max runs Linux (EmuELEC).
  • Game Console RX6H is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Game Console R36 Max is highlighted for PS1, GBA, SNES, Game Boy.

Game Console

RX6H

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux (EmuELEC / ArkOS)
Released
Feb 2025
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
355 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRX6HR36 Max
Price$40$35
OSLinux (EmuELEC / ArkOS)Linux (EmuELEC)
Screen3.5 inch4.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:31:1
Resolution640 x 480720 x 720
RAM1 GB DDR3L1 GB DDR3
StorageInternal & External MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery3000 mAh4000 mAh
Weight355 grams375 grams
Dimensions170 x 80 x 30 mm83 mm x 153 mm x 35 mm
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRX6HR36 Max
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

  • RX6H 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 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
  • RX6H 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36 Max 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RX6H GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36 Max GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RX6H N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R36 Max N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RX6H NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36 Max NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RX6H PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36 Max PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RX6H PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36 Max PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RX6H PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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
  • RX6H PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R36 Max PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RX6H Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36 Max Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RX6H SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36 Max SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RX6H Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36 Max Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RX6H Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • R36 Max Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RX6H Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36 Max Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RX6H Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36 Max Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RX6H Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 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
  • RX6H GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36 Max GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RX6H Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R36 Max 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 RX6H and the Game Console R36 Max?
Game Console RX6H has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R36 Max. Game Console R36 Max is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Console RX6H is about 5% lighter. Game Console RX6H runs Linux (EmuELEC / ArkOS); Game Console R36 Max runs Linux (EmuELEC). Game Console RX6H is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Game Console R36 Max is highlighted for PS1, GBA, SNES, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the Game Console RX6H or the Game Console R36 Max?
The Game Console R36 Max is the cheaper of the two at around $35, roughly $5 less than the Game Console RX6H based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Console RX6H or the Game Console R36 Max?
The Game Console RX6H is the newer model, released in 2025.

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