R35S
Game Console

R35S

Plays everything up to DS. Dreamcast and PSP run with compromises.

Overview

The R35S is a budget vertical retro handheld from Game Console with a 3.5-inch 640×480 IPS screen and runs Linux (ArkOS). It is best suited for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, with support listed up to DS. It typically sells for around $50.

Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Chipset
RockChip RK3326
RAM
1 GB LPDDR4
Battery
3500 mAh
Weight
200 grams
OS
Linux (ArkOS)

Emulation

  1. Classicexcellent
    • NESExcellent
    • Game BoyExcellent
    • SNESExcellent
    • GBAExcellent
    • GenesisExcellent
    • PS1Excellent
  2. Mid-genmixed
    • N64Playable
    • DSGood
    • PSPPlayable
    • DreamcastPlayable
    • SaturnLimited
  3. 6th genunsupported
    • GameCubeNo
    • WiiNo
    • PS2No
  4. Modernunsupported
    • 3DSNo
    • Wii UNo
    • PS3No
    • SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
  • 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
  • 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

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Specifications

General

Released
July 2023
Type
Handheld, Vertical
Operating system
Linux (ArkOS)
Custom firmware
ROCKNIX
Price range
Budget

Display

Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Resolution
640 x 480 (4:3)
Pixel density
228.57 PPI
Refresh rate
60 Hz

Performance

Chipset
RockChip RK3326
CPU
Cortex-A35, 4 cores, 1.3 GHz - 1.5 GHz
GPU
Mali-G31 MP2, 650 MHz
RAM
1 GB LPDDR4 LPDDR4
Storage
Dual External MicroSD
Architecture
ARM

Battery and build

Battery
3500 mAh
Weight
200 grams
Dimensions
83 mm x 120 mm x 20.8 mm
Material
Plastic
Rumble
Yes

Controls

D-pad
Bottom
Sticks
Symmetrical
Inputs
Analog sticks, L3/R3, L2/R2
Extra buttons
Power, Reset, Volume +-, Function Button

Connectivity

Ports
USB-C, 3.5mm jack
Storage slot
microSD
Speakers
Mono

FAQ

What systems can the Game Console R35S emulate?

The Game Console R35S plays systems up to DS well. It is at its best with PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

Can the Game Console R35S play DS games?

Yes. DS performance on the Game Console R35S is rated good in our catalog. 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

Can the Game Console R35S play PSP games?

Only partially. PSP on the Game Console R35S is playable with compromises. Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

How much does the Game Console R35S cost?

The Game Console R35S typically sells for around $50, which puts it in the budget tier of retro handhelds.

What operating system does the Game Console R35S run?

The Game Console R35S ships with Linux (ArkOS) and also supports ROCKNIX.

Can I track my play time on the Game Console R35S?

Yes. Install the retroshelf plugin for ROCKNIX and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own, with the game and how long you played.

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