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New AliExpress Customers: R36S Retro Game Emulation Handheld Console Expired

from $26.90
$39.99
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Cutesliving via Ali Express has for New AliExpress Customers: R36S Retro Game Emulation Handheld Console on sale listed below when you apply promo code NEWUS6OFF at checkout. Shipping is free (delivery in 15-20 days).

Thanks to Deal Editor RevOne for sharing this deal.
  • Note, Existing Customers may apply code AEUS04 for sale price of $31.03 > $28.38 > now $28.91.
Available (prices after new customer code NEWUS6OFF):
  • White $29.03 -> $26.37 -> now $26.91
  • Black $29.07 -> $26.41 -> now $26.95
  • Purple $29.07 -> $26.44 -> now $26.98
Specs:
  • 640x480 Screen Resolution
  • Portable and Pocket-Sized
  • 64GB Games Storage
  • Open Source Linux System allows for customization and modification of existing games.
  • 3.5 Inch IPS Screen

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Cutesliving Store via AliExpress
  • R36S [aliexpress.us]
    • New Customers: from $29.03 w/ code NEWUS6OFF
    • Existing Customers: from $31.03 w/ code AEUS04 (also try SAVE05 = $30.03 YMMV)

Features:
  • 3.5" 640x480 IPS display
  • Rockchip RK3326 chipset
  • 1GB RAM
  • Dual joysticks
  • 3200mAh removable battery
  • Two USB-C ports
  • Two microSD card slots (w/ 1x 64GB card included)
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Linux operating system (ArkOS)
  • No WiFi / Bluetooth
  • Review [youtu.be]
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Get the Odin 2. Base price is $299.
It can play all system up to until switch almost perfectly.

Switch is mostly good experience and most game runs great. But once the emulator improve it will be better. At this point it is the switch emu software hardware have plenty of power
Can someone school me on these. Does it come with games or do I need to download and transfer an emulator and games to a microSD card first? If so any recommended sites? Any good tutorials?

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funkadunk8
03-19-2024 at 05:00 PM.
03-19-2024 at 05:00 PM.
Take a second and look around on Ali before ordering, might be able to find a cheaper one (I spy one for 29.99 as an existing user)
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rongaro
03-19-2024 at 05:20 PM.
03-19-2024 at 05:20 PM.
Worth it at this price! Normally it sits in the $40 range
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slayerfaith1982
03-19-2024 at 05:36 PM.
03-19-2024 at 05:36 PM.
I got this at like $34. Pretty good cheap fun handheld
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robj144
03-19-2024 at 05:38 PM.
03-19-2024 at 05:38 PM.
Quote from geniv :
damn it, missed the deal.

not sure why so litttle TU. seems like a crazy deal for $30 shipped
I can still get it right now.
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03-19-2024 at 05:41 PM.
03-19-2024 at 05:41 PM.
Quote from xtp :
What's the best one of these recent pocketables Chronotriggered. I don't want a steam deck because I will literally not be able to take it anywhere. yummy

Depending on you budget , Retroid Pocket 4, AYN Odin or Odin 2
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03-19-2024 at 05:48 PM.
03-19-2024 at 05:48 PM.
Quote from TheSeekingYoda :
Depending on you budget , Retroid Pocket 4, AYN Odin or Odin 2

I ordered a Retroid Pocket 4 Pro a couple days ago. I'm excited to try it out! I already have a ROG Ally and Miyoo Mini Plus, but I wanted something in between that plays PS2/GC games while still being pocketable. Unfortunately the Odin 2 is much too big to be pocketable. I have a feeling the Retroid Pocket 5 Pro, assuming that releases next year, will be the perfect combo of power and portability, but for now I should be fine with the Pocket 4 Pro.
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geniv
03-19-2024 at 06:07 PM.
03-19-2024 at 06:07 PM.
The ambernic RG35xx is also available $35.71 after coupon: US05
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32...ry_from%3A

Its a good device. especially with the Garlic OS.
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Wabajak13
03-19-2024 at 06:26 PM.
03-19-2024 at 06:26 PM.
I'd highly consider jumping up to an RGB30 as they've been dropping to around $50 and represent substantial upgrade in my opinion. I ordered this for my brother and tested and set it up for him and it's absolutely a bargain at this price and will be satisfying, but there's just a definite cheapness to the device and the experience using it that can be avoided unless you're truly strapped for budget.
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ProtonDestron
03-19-2024 at 06:32 PM.
03-19-2024 at 06:32 PM.
Some other good quality AliEx handhelds on sale:

Trimuin Smart Pro $48 ($53-5) https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMfTFVU

Powkiddy RGB30 $60 ($65-5)
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMnXyJc

Powkiddy X55 $66 ($71-5)
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMxSptk

Anbernic RG505 $101 ($113-12; runs Android!)
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mK13hQO
or RG405V https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKdE9ty

As always you can add filler items to reach the next coupon tier, if needed.
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03-19-2024 at 07:38 PM.
03-19-2024 at 07:38 PM.
Can someone school me on these. Does it come with games or do I need to download and transfer an emulator and games to a microSD card first? If so any recommended sites? Any good tutorials?
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03-19-2024 at 07:53 PM.

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03-19-2024 at 07:53 PM.
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What's the best one of these recent pocketables Chronotriggered. I don't want a steam deck because I will literally not be able to take it anywhere. https://static.slickdealscdn.com/ima...s/emot-yum.gif
Check this guide: https://www.reddit.com/r/SBCGamin...kingdom_a/
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03-19-2024 at 08:29 PM.
03-19-2024 at 08:29 PM.
Quote from ProtonDestron :
Some other good quality AliEx handhelds on sale:

Trimuin Smart Pro $48 ($53-5) https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMfTFVU

Powkiddy RGB30 $60 ($65-5)
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMnXyJc

Powkiddy X55 $66 ($71-5)
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMxSptk

Anbernic RG505 $101 ($113-12; runs Android!)
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mK13hQO
or RG405V https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKdE9ty

As always you can add filler items to reach the next coupon tier, if needed.

What about the E6 Retro for $55?

The hall effect joysticks stand out as a really desirable feature.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3...31461.html
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03-19-2024 at 08:39 PM.
03-19-2024 at 08:39 PM.
Quote from wherestheanykey :
What about the E6 Retro for $55?

The hall effect joysticks stand out as a really desirable feature.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3...31461.html [aliexpress.com]
The E6 uses the older RK3326 processor (same as R36S), so it can't really make use of the 2 joysticks, except on a very limited PS and PSP game selection it can emulate.

At $50 the heavily-discounted Trimui Smart Pro seems to be a better choice, given its better layout (why does the E6 put ABXY buttons under its right stick?), screen and performance.
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03-20-2024 at 12:47 AM.
03-20-2024 at 12:47 AM.
I ordered this last time. It came relatively faster than I thought. I ended up ordering another one. It's an amazing value at this price... Considering you can even play half-life/old gta on this thing!!

I probably should have also ordered two of the RG35XX H when it was on sale for just $30 on tiktok....
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03-20-2024 at 01:47 AM.
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The real question is does it come with Pokémon?
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