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popularRevOne | Staff posted Jun 01, 2026 04:41 PM
popularRevOne | Staff posted Jun 01, 2026 04:41 PM

Retro Video Game Emulation Hanhdelds: R36S $21 or BatleXP G350 $27.50 + Free U.S. Shipping via AliExpress

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R36S Specs:
  • Review [youtu.be]
  • 3.5" 640x480 IPS display (4:3 aspect ratio)
  • Rockchip RK3326 processor (emulates up to PS1 and Game Boy Advance, plus a limited amount of Nintendo DS)
  • 1GB RAM
  • 2x micro SD card slots
  • 2x USB-C ports
  • Dual joysticks | 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Single speaker (front-facing)
  • 3500 mAh battery
  • Linux-based operating system (ArkOS)
  • Note: No built-in Wi-Fi / Bluetooth (can use a plug-in external Wi-Fi adapter via the USB-C port, if desired


BatleXP G350 Specs:
  • Review [youtu.be]
  • 3.5" 640x480 IPS display (4:3 aspect ratio)
  • Rockchip RK3326 processor (emulates up to PS1 and Game Boy Advance, plus a limited amount of Nintendo DS)
  • 1GB RAM
  • 2x micro SD card slots
  • 1x USB-C port
  • Dual joysticks | 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Single speaker (downward-facing)
  • Vibration/rumble motor
  • 3200 mAh battery
  • Linux-based operating system
  • Note: No built-in Wi-Fi / Bluetooth (can use a plug-in external Wi-Fi adapter via the USB-C port, if desired)

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  • BOYHOM Local Store

R36S Specs:
  • Review [youtu.be]
  • 3.5" 640x480 IPS display (4:3 aspect ratio)
  • Rockchip RK3326 processor (emulates up to PS1 and Game Boy Advance, plus a limited amount of Nintendo DS)
  • 1GB RAM
  • 2x micro SD card slots
  • 2x USB-C ports
  • Dual joysticks | 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Single speaker (front-facing)
  • 3500 mAh battery
  • Linux-based operating system (ArkOS)
  • Note: No built-in Wi-Fi / Bluetooth (can use a plug-in external Wi-Fi adapter via the USB-C port, if desired


BatleXP G350 Specs:
  • Review [youtu.be]
  • 3.5" 640x480 IPS display (4:3 aspect ratio)
  • Rockchip RK3326 processor (emulates up to PS1 and Game Boy Advance, plus a limited amount of Nintendo DS)
  • 1GB RAM
  • 2x micro SD card slots
  • 1x USB-C port
  • Dual joysticks | 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Single speaker (downward-facing)
  • Vibration/rumble motor
  • 3200 mAh battery
  • Linux-based operating system
  • Note: No built-in Wi-Fi / Bluetooth (can use a plug-in external Wi-Fi adapter via the USB-C port, if desired)

Shipping is free (ships from within the U.S.) | Free 90-Day returns

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Jun 01, 2026 06:38 PM
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jorgito2001Jun 01, 2026 06:38 PM
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SIlly newb questions, are these ready to go out of the box? I'm guessing ROMS must be sought elsewhere?
Jun 01, 2026 07:03 PM
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jcms666Jun 01, 2026 07:03 PM
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Quote from jorgito2001 :
SIlly newb questions, are these ready to go out of the box? I'm guessing ROMS must be sought elsewhere?
They are ready to go with roms included in the micro SD card
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Jun 01, 2026 07:04 PM
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logantannerJun 01, 2026 07:04 PM
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I can't say specifically for this one, but I know a lot of these do come preloaded with at least some stuff if it has an ad card. And as a noob, if you're on thenfence, this is a good price for a good unit. I went down a deep rabbit hole when I was debating buying an R36S and the BatleXP was the one to get.
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Jun 01, 2026 07:42 PM
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pdinc
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Jun 01, 2026 07:42 PM
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Code is dead

nvm order went through
Last edited by pdinc June 1, 2026 at 01:03 PM.
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Jun 01, 2026 08:51 PM
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Dasnyde4Jun 01, 2026 08:51 PM
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Will this play n64?
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Jun 01, 2026 09:31 PM
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chronage
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Jun 01, 2026 09:31 PM
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good deals
Yesterday 04:01 PM
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OrangeJuliusYesterday 04:01 PM
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Quote from Dasnyde4 :
Will this play n64?
Only maybe 50% of n64 games are playable with RK3326 handhelds like these. They'll "play," but suffer from low framerates that ruin the experience. GoldenEye for instance runs pretty badly no matter what you do on these, while Mario Kart 64 is actually quite playable. Anbernic usually ships playable games on their preloaded cards.

Handhelds that generally play 100% of N64 games are closer to $100. You'll need something with Unisoc T618, Snapdragon 662, or similar.
Here's a list of T618 handhelds. I'd recommend one with a 4:3 screen and at least one thumbstick for N64. If you want to branch out into PSP, a 16:9 screen works well, but you'll have black bars on either side for N64.
https://retrocatalog.com/retro-ha...ger%20T618
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Yesterday 04:05 PM
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OrangeJuliusYesterday 04:05 PM
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Quote from logantanner :
I can't say specifically for this one, but I know a lot of these do come preloaded with at least some stuff if it has an ad card. And as a noob, if you're on thenfence, this is a good price for a good unit. I went down a deep rabbit hole when I was debating buying an R36S and the BatleXP was the one to get.
Get the G350. It's superior in just about every way and is widely considered the best R36S style handheld.
  • Better face buttons, sticks and bumper buttons
  • Better plastics
  • Better SD Card - This one is huge, because you can get by just fine with the 64GB Kioxia that Anbernic ships in these, while you'll want to replace the one in the R36S.
  • The one drawback is the slightly smaller battery, 3200mAh vs 3500mAh in the R36S. I don't think this makes that big a deal however, as these devices don't lend well to long gaming sessions, and you'll get 4-6 hours when playing PS1 games, the most demanding emulation these can reliably handle.
Just load the G350 with DarkOS and you'll have a nice little handheld. You can use the old MicroSD as a backup, and copy firmware / games as you'd like from the old card.
Yesterday 06:58 PM
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jorgito2001Yesterday 06:58 PM
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Thanks for you guys' input, opted for the G350, B-day gift for myself! Here's hoping! Smilie
Yesterday 10:15 PM
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CvJok3rYesterday 10:15 PM
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Dead deal
Yesterday 10:33 PM
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Mr-BlisterYesterday 10:33 PM
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Edit - figured it out!
Last edited by Mr-Blister June 2, 2026 at 08:10 PM.
Today 05:10 PM
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mshafiqnasrToday 05:10 PM
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Nice retro handheld at $27.50! ROMs included on the SD card makes it even better.
Today 07:46 PM
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Chinh_PhamToday 07:46 PM
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Always remember that the microsd card included WILL NOT LAST.
I suggest turning it on the first time just to check if its working, don't save anything.
Make a backup right away on a PC and do some research online on how to get the latest OS.
Also, find out if you have a "real R36s".
Boyhom is one of the highly rated r36s sellers although there are still reports of getting a fake one from them.
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hasanahmadToday 08:16 PM
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why does it say cannot be shipped to my address in US

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