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Game Console R36XX Retro Game Emulation Handheld w/ Wi-Fi + 64GB micro SD Card

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BOYHOM LOCAL Store via AliExpress has Game Console R36XX Retro Game Emulation Handheld w/ Built-In Wi-Fi + 64GB micro SD Card (Pink) on sale for $31.60 - $6 w/ promo code AEUS06 = $25.60. Shipping is free.

Note: Price may fluctuate slightly with currency exchange rates. You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to add items to your cart and place an order. To add your address, go to Settings via the drop-down menu at the top of the page, then select Shipping Address. You may have to manually type in the promo code to apply it at checkout. This item ships from a USA warehouse.

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Specs:
  • 3.5" 640x480 IPS screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
  • Rockchip RK3326 quad-core chipset
  • 1GB RAM
  • Dual micro SD card slots
  • Dual USB-C ports
  • Dual joysticks
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Dual Band 2.4GHz / 5GHz Wi-Fi
  • Battery: 3000mAh (R36S has a 3200mAh battery, for reference)
  • Linux operating system (ArkOS)

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BOYHOM LOCAL Store via AliExpress has Game Console R36XX Retro Game Emulation Handheld w/ Built-In Wi-Fi + 64GB micro SD Card (Pink) on sale for $31.60 - $6 w/ promo code AEUS06 = $25.60. Shipping is free.

Note: Price may fluctuate slightly with currency exchange rates. You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to add items to your cart and place an order. To add your address, go to Settings via the drop-down menu at the top of the page, then select Shipping Address. You may have to manually type in the promo code to apply it at checkout. This item ships from a USA warehouse.

Thanks to Deal Editor RevOne for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 3.5" 640x480 IPS screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
  • Rockchip RK3326 quad-core chipset
  • 1GB RAM
  • Dual micro SD card slots
  • Dual USB-C ports
  • Dual joysticks
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Dual Band 2.4GHz / 5GHz Wi-Fi
  • Battery: 3000mAh (R36S has a 3200mAh battery, for reference)
  • Linux operating system (ArkOS)

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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RevOne
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That appears to be the only major difference / upgrade. The battery on this is 200mAh smaller. BOYHOM is known to usually carry legit R36S models w/ ArkOS installed (the clones sold by some other sellers typically come w/ EmuELEC as the operating system instead). This unit has ArkOS.

I would say that if someone already has an R36S (or any other handheld with an RK3326 chipset or better), this isn't worth picking up; unless you just really wanted another cheap handheld for any reason. For people who just want an inexpensive handheld to play up to PS1 and GBA well, and/or are brand new to the hobby, or want to gift it someone who's a bit tech savvy but has never owned one, this could fit the bill.

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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Eragorn

generally good reviews on reddit for it. here's one.
https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/com...e_weekend/
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TheRedEyeBanditAug 24, 2025 11:21 PM
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is wifi the only difference between the this and the r36s? ...is this what they consider a 'clone'?
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Quote from TheRedEyeBandit :
is wifi the only difference between the this and the r36s? ...is this what they consider a 'clone'?
That appears to be the only major difference / upgrade. The battery on this is 200mAh smaller. BOYHOM is known to usually carry legit R36S models w/ ArkOS installed (the clones sold by some other sellers typically come w/ EmuELEC as the operating system instead). This unit has ArkOS.

I would say that if someone already has an R36S (or any other handheld with an RK3326 chipset or better), this isn't worth picking up; unless you just really wanted another cheap handheld for any reason. For people who just want an inexpensive handheld to play up to PS1 and GBA well, and/or are brand new to the hobby, or want to gift it someone who's a bit tech savvy but has never owned one, this could fit the bill.
Last edited by RevOne August 24, 2025 at 04:49 PM.
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Does it come with any games? Where do you get games for it?
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Does it come with any games? Where do you get games for it?

Yes it comes with games but unlike Anbernic it's a no-name microSD which will likely die. Get a new card and clone the existing OS if you are not tech savvy.

If you are, then you can search up the best custom firmware (likely some variation of ArkOS like the above RevOne said) and install that. Then you can get your games from perfectly legal cartridges (wink) and drop them on the card.
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Quote from publiclt :
Does it come with any games? Where do you get games for it?
You're really asking how to get pirated ROMs on SlickDeals, which is so heavily moderated you can't even mention a CB site name without your post being removed?

Google "Reddit Emulation" and start there.
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Sold out 😥
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they are gone!
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jcgrant_2000Aug 25, 2025 03:12 AM
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I don't have an emulator....there are tons of these listed on Aliexpress as low as $19....which one would be better?
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Shockwav3Aug 25, 2025 04:18 AM
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what game should I play on this, Zelda link to the past?
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Quote from slick_drone :
quote from publiclt [img]https://slickdeals.net/images/misc/backlink.gif[/img] :
does it come with any games? where do you get games for it?
you're really asking how to get pirated roms on slickdeals, which is so heavily moderated you can't even mention a cb site name without your post being removed?

google "reddit emulation" and start there.
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publicltAug 26, 2025 03:09 AM
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Quote from Slick_Drone :
Quote from publiclt [IMG]https://slickdeals.net/images/misc/backlink.gif[/IMG] :
Does it come with any games? Where do you get games for it?
You're really asking how to get pirated ROMs on SlickDeals, which is so heavily moderated you can't even mention a CB site name without your post being removed?

Google "Reddit Emulation" and start there.
Honestly, i have no clue how it works and was looking to get it for my kid, but for some reason you assumed that i am asking how to get pirated soft?
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Quote from publiclt :
Quote from Slick_Drone
[IMG]https://slickdeals.net/images/misc/backlink.gif[/IMG] :
Quote from publiclt
[IMG]https://slickdeals.net/images/misc/backlink.gif[/IMG] :
Does it come with any games? Where do you get games for it?
You're really asking how to get pirated ROMs on SlickDeals, which is so heavily moderated you can't even mention a CB site name without your post being removed?

Google "Reddit Emulation" and start there.
Honestly, i have no clue how it works and was looking to get it for my kid, but for some reason you assumed that i am asking how to get pirated soft?
You didn't explicitly ask for pirated software, but unless you dump your own cartridges then you'll need to obtain those ROMs from legally-gray (at best) sources.

I can tell you didn't know, that's why I helped you. I told you where to start.

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