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Overview
The K36 is an ultra budget vertical retro handheld from KinHank with a 3.5-inch 640×480 IPS screen and runs Linux (EmuELEC). It is best suited for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, with support listed up to DS.
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Chipset
- RockChip RK3326
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR3
- Battery
- 3500 mAh
- Weight
- 188 grams
- OS
- Linux (EmuELEC)
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genmixed
- N64Playable
- DSGood
- PSPPlayable
- DreamcastPlayable
- SaturnLimited
- 6th genunsupported
- GameCubeNo
- WiiNo
- PS2No
- 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
- August 2024
- Type
- Handheld, Vertical
- Operating system
- Linux (EmuELEC)
- Price range
- Ultra 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 DDR3
- Storage
- External MicroSD card
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 3500 mAh, 2-4 hours
- Weight
- 188 grams
- Dimensions
- 82 mm x 130 mm x ? mm
- Material
- Plastic
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Inputs
- Hall effect sticks, L3/R3, L2/R2
- Extra buttons
- Function, Power, Reset, Volume +-, Start, Select
Connectivity
- Ports
- USB-C, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Mono
FAQ
What systems can the KinHank K36 emulate?
The KinHank K36 plays systems up to DS well. It is at its best with PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Can the KinHank K36 play DS games?
Yes. DS performance on the KinHank K36 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 KinHank K36 play PSP games?
Only partially. PSP on the KinHank K36 is playable with compromises. Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the KinHank K36 cost?
The KinHank K36 typically sells for around $36, which puts it in the ultra budget tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the KinHank K36 run?
The KinHank K36 ships with Linux (EmuELEC).
What screen does the KinHank K36 have?
It has a 3.5 inch IPS display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, running at 640 x 480 at 228.57 PPI.
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