Device comparison

KinHank K36 vs. Game Console R39S

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
K36
More portable
K36
Newer model
R39S

Main differences

  • Game Console R39S has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • KinHank K36 is about $4 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • KinHank K36 is about 51% lighter.
  • Game Console R39S runs Linux; KinHank K36 runs Linux (EmuELEC).

Game Console

R39S

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux
Released
Oct 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
385 grams

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Specs

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SpecK36R39S
Price$36$40
OSLinux (EmuELEC)Linux
Screen3.5 inch4.0 inch
Resolution640 x 480800 x 600
ChipsetRockChip RK3326RockChip RK3566
CPUCortex-A35Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G31 MP2Mali-G52 2EE
StorageExternal MicroSD cardInternal & External MicroSD
Battery3500 mAh3200 mAh
Weight188 grams385 grams
Dimensions82 mm x 130 mm x ? mm112 mm x 130 mm x 25 mm
Hall effect sticksYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemK36R39S
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
  • R39S DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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
  • R39S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • K36 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R39S 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
  • R39S N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • K36 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R39S 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
  • R39S 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
  • R39S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • K36 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S 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
  • R39S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • K36 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S 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
  • R39S 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
  • R39S 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
  • R39S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • K36 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S 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
  • R39S 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
  • R39S 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
  • R39S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • K36 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R39S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the KinHank K36 and the Game Console R39S?
Game Console R39S has stronger listed emulation coverage. KinHank K36 is about $4 cheaper based on catalog pricing. KinHank K36 is about 51% lighter. Game Console R39S runs Linux; KinHank K36 runs Linux (EmuELEC).
Which is cheaper, the KinHank K36 or the Game Console R39S?
The KinHank K36 is the cheaper of the two at around $36, roughly $4 less than the Game Console R39S based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the KinHank K36 or the Game Console R39S?
The Game Console R39S is the newer model, released in 2024.

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