Device comparison

KinHank K36 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
Better screen
K36
Newer model
R36 Max

Main differences

  • Game Console R36 Max has similar emulation coverage to KinHank K36.
  • Game Console R36 Max is about $1 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Console R36 Max has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on KinHank K36.

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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Game Console

R36 Max

Details
Price
$35
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Nov 2024
Up to
DS
Screen
4.0 inch TFT
Weight
?

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecK36R36 Max
Price$36$35
Screen3.5 inch4.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:31:1
Resolution640 x 480720 x 720
PanelIPSTFT
StorageExternal MicroSD cardDual External MicroSD
Battery3500 mAh4000 mAh
Weight188 grams?
Dimensions82 mm x 130 mm x ? mm83 mm x 153 mm x 35 mm
Hall effect sticksYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemK36R36 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • K36 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
  • K36 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
  • K36 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
  • K36 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
  • K36 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
  • K36 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
  • K36 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
  • K36 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
  • K36 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
  • K36 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
  • K36 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
  • K36 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
  • K36 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
  • K36 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
  • K36 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
  • K36 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
  • K36 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 KinHank K36 and the Game Console R36 Max?
Game Console R36 Max has similar emulation coverage to KinHank K36. Game Console R36 Max is about $1 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Console R36 Max has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on KinHank K36.
Which is cheaper, the KinHank K36 or the Game Console R36 Max?
The Game Console R36 Max is the cheaper of the two at around $35, roughly $1 less than the KinHank K36 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the KinHank K36 or the Game Console R36 Max?
The Game Console R36 Max is the newer model, released in 2024.

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