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Overview
The R39S is an ultra budget vertical retro handheld from Game Console with a 4.0-inch 800×600 IPS screen and runs Linux. It is best suited for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, with support listed up to Dreamcast.
- Screen
- 4.0 inch IPS
- Chipset
- RockChip RK3326
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR3
- Battery
- 3200 mAh
- Weight
- 385 grams
- OS
- Linux
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genmixed
- N64Good
- DSExcellent
- PSPGood
- DreamcastGood
- SaturnPlayable
- 6th genlimited
- GameCubeLimited
- WiiNo
- PS2Limited
- Modernlimited
- 3DSLimited
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
- 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
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
- GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- 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: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
- PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- 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: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- 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: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
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Specifications
General
- Released
- October 2024
- Type
- Handheld, Vertical
- Operating system
- Linux
- Price range
- Ultra Budget
Display
- Screen
- 4.0 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 800 x 600 (4:3)
- Pixel density
- 250 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- RockChip RK3326
- CPU
- Cortex-A55, 4 cores, 1.5 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G31 MP2, 850 MHz
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR3
- Storage
- Internal & External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 3200 mAh
- Weight
- 385 grams
- Dimensions
- 112 mm x 130 mm x 25 mm
- Material
- Plastic
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Inputs
- Analog sticks, L3/R3
- Extra buttons
- Menu, Power, Return, Volume +-
Connectivity
- Ports
- USB-C, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Mono
FAQ
What systems can the Game Console R39S emulate?
The Game Console R39S plays systems up to Dreamcast well. It is at its best with PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Can the Game Console R39S play Dreamcast games?
Yes. Dreamcast performance on the Game Console R39S is rated good in our catalog. Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Can the Game Console R39S play Saturn games?
Only partially. Saturn on the Game Console R39S is playable with compromises. Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the Game Console R39S cost?
The Game Console R39S typically sells for around $40, which puts it in the ultra budget tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the Game Console R39S run?
The Game Console R39S ships with Linux.
What screen does the Game Console R39S have?
It has a 4.0 inch IPS display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, running at 800 x 600 at 250 PPI.
Reviews
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