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R36S

The classic. Proven, reliable, beloved.

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R36Ultra

Premium performance in a refined form factor.

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R36UltraX

The flagship. Maximum power, maximum screen.

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R36H

Horizontal grip. Built for long sessions.

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Full Spec Breakdown

Spec	R36S	R36Ultra	R36UltraX	R36H
Storage	64GB or 128GB	128GB	128GB	128GB
Screen Size	3.5" IPS	4.0" IPS	4.5" IPS	3.5" IPS
Resolution	640 × 480	800 × 480	1280 × 720	640 × 480
Processor	Quad-Core ARM	Quad-Core ARM 1.8GHz	Hexa-Core ARM 2.0GHz	Quad-Core ARM
Battery	3200mAh	4000mAh	5000mAh	3500mAh
OS	Linux (ArkOS)	Linux (ArkOS / JELOS)	Android + Linux Dual Boot	Linux (ArkOS)
Colors Available	7	4	3	4
Transparent Options	Red, Purple, Blue, Lt. Blue, Green, Orange, Black	Black, Purple, Blue	Black, Green	Black, Purple
Solid Options	—	White	White	Red, Yellow
Hall Effect Sticks
Dual Boot
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Cyan = best in category · = included · = not included

Full Spec Breakdown

R36S

Storage64GB or 128GB

Screen Size3.5" IPS

Resolution640 × 480

ProcessorQuad-Core ARM

Battery3200mAh

OSLinux (ArkOS)

Colors Available7

Transparent OptionsRed, Purple, Blue, Lt. Blue, Green, Orange, Black

Solid Options—

Hall Effect Sticks

Dual Boot

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R36Ultra

Storage128GB

Screen Size4.0" IPS

Resolution800 × 480

ProcessorQuad-Core ARM 1.8GHz

Battery4000mAh

OSLinux (ArkOS / JELOS)

Colors Available4

Transparent OptionsBlack, Purple, Blue

Solid OptionsWhite

Hall Effect Sticks

Dual Boot

Rumble

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R36UltraX

Storage128GB

Screen Size4.5" IPS

Resolution1280 × 720

ProcessorHexa-Core ARM 2.0GHz

Battery5000mAh

OSAndroid + Linux Dual Boot

Colors Available3

Transparent OptionsBlack, Green

Solid OptionsWhite

Hall Effect Sticks

Dual Boot

Rumble

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R36H

Storage128GB

Screen Size3.5" IPS

Resolution640 × 480

ProcessorQuad-Core ARM

Battery3500mAh

OSLinux (ArkOS)

Colors Available4

Transparent OptionsBlack, Purple

Solid OptionsRed, Yellow

Hall Effect Sticks

Dual Boot

Rumble

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Which One Is Right For You?

Best for Beginners

R36S

Affordable, proven, and available in the most colors. The R36S is the perfect first retro handheld.

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Best Upgrade

R36Ultra

Bigger screen, better CPU. The R36Ultra is the natural step up from the R36S without going flagship.

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Best Overall

R36UltraX

The most powerful unit in the lineup. Hall effect sticks, 720p display, dual boot. No compromises.

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Best for Comfort

R36H

Horizontal grip inspired by classic controllers. Built for marathon sessions without hand fatigue.

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