Guides & how-tos
Everything about the R36S: honest reviews, practical how-tos and buying advice.
Where to buy the R36S in the UK
Where to buy the R36S in the UK: official store vs marketplaces, which version to pick, prices from £59.99, fr...
R36S UK delivery and returns explained
R36S UK delivery and returns: free tracked delivery on every order, how tracking works, your 14-day right to c...
R36S on Amazon UK vs the official store
Buying the R36S on Amazon UK or AliExpress vs our official store: clones, third-party sellers, returns, suppor...
ArkOS & RetroArch on the R36S, explained simply
R36S ArkOS explained simply: learn what ArkOS and RetroArch are, how the menus work, how to use save states, a...
Playing PS1 & PSP on the go: does it actually work?
Can you really play PS1 and PSP games on a budget retro console? We test how well the R36S handles both, which...
The best retro handheld in 2026: what really matters
Looking for the best retro handheld in 2026? Our honest buying guide covers displays, emulation, controls, sof...
How to add games to the R36S, step by step
Learn how to add games to R36S step by step. Remove the microSD, open it on a PC, understand the ROM folders, ...
R36S vs RG35XX: which retro handheld is better?
R36S vs RG35XX compared: display, performance, software and price. An honest look at which budget retro handhe...
R36S games list: which games come pre-installed?
Curious about R36S games? Here is a system-by-system overview of the pre-installed library, from NES and SNES ...
R36S review: our honest verdict after months of use
Our honest R36S review after months of daily use. Real thoughts on build quality, display, emulation performan...
What is the R36S? Everything about the popular retro handheld
What is the R36S console? A clear, honest guide to this popular retro handheld with a 3.5-inch IPS display, Ar...