R36S Game Consoles Australia

Which R36 handheld should you buy?

Every console in this collection runs on the same proven R36 platform (Rockchip RK3326), so they play the same systems at the same speed and take the same firmware. What changes is the screen, the shape in your hands, Wi-Fi, and the price. Here is the whole line side by side.

Model What sets it apart Screen Wi-Fi Colours From
R36S The original: 3.5" IPS screen, vertical layout, plays up to PS1 3.5" 640×480 No 18 A$79
R36H Same platform in a horizontal grip — easier on the hands for long sessions 3.5" 640×480 No 12 A$89.95
R36S Plus Built-in Wi-Fi, so no dongle for PortMaster and updates 4" IPS Built in 10 A$99
R36 Pro Same platform in five colours, with a 64GB or 128GB card IPS No 5 A$99
R36 Ultra 4" square screen and Wi-Fi on the same chip; eight colours 4" 720×720 Built in 8 A$99.95
R36 Max 4" 720×720 screen and the biggest battery (4000mAh) 4" 720×720 No 5 A$109.95
R36 Ultra X Largest screen in the range (4.5" laminated IPS) plus Wi-Fi built in 4.5" 4:3 Built in 5 A$109.95

A quick way to choose

  • Lowest price, most pocketable: the R36S.
  • Long play sessions: the R36H for its horizontal grip, or the R36 Max for the bigger screen and battery.
  • You want Wi-Fi without a dongle: the R36S Plus or R36 Ultra, or the R36 Ultra X for the biggest screen.

Which R36 has Wi-Fi?

The R36S Plus, R36 Ultra and R36 Ultra X have Wi-Fi built in. The other models can add it with a USB-C Wi-Fi adapter.

Which R36 has the biggest screen?

The R36 Ultra X, with a 4.5-inch laminated 4:3 screen. The R36 Ultra and R36 Max use a 4-inch square 720×720 panel; the Max has the biggest battery (4,000mAh). The R36S and R36H use a 3.5-inch 640×480 screen.

Still deciding between two of them? Our R36S vs R36 Ultra vs R36H comparison goes through the differences in detail. Whichever you pick, a good microSD card and our firmware guide cover the setup.

Every R36 ships free, usually arrives in Australia 8–15 days after ordering, and comes with a 30-day return window.

Important usage note

Products are sold as handheld hardware for compatible open-source software, homebrew software, public-domain files, personal media and other content that you have the right to use.