Device comparison

Game Console XF40H vs. KinHank K36

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
XF40H
Newer model
XF40H

Main differences

  • Game Console XF40H has similar emulation coverage to KinHank K36.
  • Game Console XF40H is about $1 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Console XF40H has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on KinHank K36.
  • Game Console XF40H runs Linux (ArkOS); KinHank K36 runs Linux (EmuELEC).

Game Console

XF40H

Details
Price
$35
OS
Linux (ArkOS)
Released
May 2025
Up to
DS
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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KinHank

K36

Details
Price
$36
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Aug 2024
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
188 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecXF40HK36
Price$35$36
OSLinux (ArkOS)Linux (EmuELEC)
Screen4.0 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio1:14:3
Resolution720 x 720640 x 480
Refresh rateUnknown60 Hz
StorageExternal MicroSDExternal MicroSD card
Battery4000 mAh3500 mAh
WeightUnknown188 grams
Dimensions145 mm x 95 mm x 29 mm82 mm x 130 mm x ? mm
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemXF40HK36
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

  • XF40H 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
  • K36 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
  • XF40H 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XF40H GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K36 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XF40H N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • K36 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XF40H NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K36 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XF40H PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K36 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XF40H PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XF40H PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XF40H PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • K36 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XF40H Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XF40H SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K36 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XF40H Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XF40H Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • K36 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • XF40H Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XF40H Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K36 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XF40H Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K36 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XF40H GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XF40H Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • K36 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 XF40H and the KinHank K36?
Game Console XF40H has similar emulation coverage to KinHank K36. Game Console XF40H is about $1 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Console XF40H has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on KinHank K36. Game Console XF40H runs Linux (ArkOS); KinHank K36 runs Linux (EmuELEC).
Which is cheaper, the Game Console XF40H or the KinHank K36?
The Game Console XF40H is the cheaper of the two at around $35, roughly $1 less than the KinHank K36 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Console XF40H or the KinHank K36?
The Game Console XF40H is the newer model, released in 2025.

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