• expired

R36S Retro Handheld Video Game Console Black 64GB US$12.63 (~A$19.49) Delivered @ BOYHOM via AliExpress

1880
R36S Retro Handheld Video Game Console Black 64GB US$12.63 (~A$19.49) Delivered @ BOYHOM via AliExpressAffiliate
Go to Deal
Cashback
PPS2isBetterthanPS3 on 18/08/2025 - 20:17 aliexpress.com (7749 clicks)
Last edited 19/08/2025 - 08:01 by 3 other users
AUAF03
This post contains affiliate links. OzBargain might earn commissions when you click through and make purchases. Please see this page for more information.

Original Coupon Deal

saw this and knew I had to post (and buy another) I think this is an ATL for this ? atleast shipped to AU, i know there was a deal like two weeks ago to the UK as seen on SBC gaming on reddit.
(spec's copied from last deal - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/918323)
System: open source Linux system
Built-in emulator: support MAME/N64/PS1/NEOGEO/ /FC/SFC/MD/CPS1/CPS2/CPS3/ , etc.
Screen size: 3.5-inch IPS OCA full lamination MIPI screen
Resolution: 640*480
CPU: RK3326, ARM 64bit quad-core Cortex-A35 CPU up to 1.5GHz
GPU: Mali-G31MP2 (520MHz), support OpenGL ES 3.2
Speaker: Built-in 8W cavity speaker
Battery Capacity: 3500mAh
Battery Maximum Power Consumption: 5W
Battery life: 8H
Charging time: 2H
Type-C charging interface: support
Type-C-OTG data port: support

AliExpress Referrals

Mobile App Only: random (102)

Referee receives a random discount (not specified), referrer receives a $8 off $32 Minimum Spend Coupon which increases in value with successful referrals.

Gaming Game Console Handheld Console

Related Stores

AliExpress
AliExpress
Marketplace
BOYHOM Store
BOYHOM Store

closed Comments

    • Skinnerr on 03/09/2025 - 18:06

      No thanks, god knows what they do with your data once you install these trojan horse apps. Happy to pay a few bucks extra.

  • n2h on 19/08/2025 - 14:31

    can some one confirm if this was real, not fake? there are so many fake ones there. Thanks

    • McMaferMur on 19/08/2025 - 14:55

      no one has received yet, best is to look at the photos and read the reviews, and then pray to Chinese gods

    • Gomo on 19/08/2025 - 15:04
      +1

      the seller is listed as safe on a wiki page

  • Gomo on 19/08/2025 - 15:05
    +1

    Big Wiki Page with tons of information for this particular device

    https://handhelds.wiki/R36S_Handheld_Wiki

  • Kiro on 19/08/2025 - 17:27

    Check xda if you can run android on it…. Not 100% but getting there.

    • PS2isBetterthanPS3 on 19/08/2025 - 17:28
      +1

      but why… the OS on there is usually good enough, wouldnt android be more bloaty

      • internet-stranger on 19/08/2025 - 21:58
        +1

        Yea. Only 1gb of RAM. Not going to support play store that’s for sure.

  • wisc on 20/08/2025 - 10:43
    +1

    Back to 22

    • internet-stranger on 20/08/2025 - 13:29

      $42 for me. Was going to grab a third as a gift. :( o well have the hope there is another sale soon

      • wisc on 20/08/2025 - 16:14

        yep, been bobbing up and down like crazy, keep an eye on it as it may go down again.

  • Roary on 21/08/2025 - 14:37

    Yer I got one. Not sure what I am going to do with it yet

    • internet-stranger on 21/08/2025 - 14:42
      +4

      Buy a new SD
      Load a fresh ArkOS onto it
      Spend more time picking your games out than actually playing.

  • jwh on 23/08/2025 - 18:05

    Delivered in a few days. Impressive turnaround.

    Can't tell if it's a clone though.

    • McMaferMur on 23/08/2025 - 18:08

      Check page one someone shared how to check.

      • jwh on 23/08/2025 - 18:13

        Based on that it looks like a clone.

        I'll download an official ArkOS image and see if it boots from that.

        • PS2isBetterthanPS3 on 23/08/2025 - 18:19

          theres the wiki, this is on the safe list of sellers. btw the sd card is rubish, get a new one.

          • jwh on 23/08/2025 - 18:34

            @PS2isBetterthanPS3: I saw that. However, it looks near exactly the same as the one I purchased from 'SUPER FUN GAME Store' which the wiki says is a 'clone' store.

            I can't tell at the moment, without opening them up or trying some different FWs.

            I'll swap out the SD, thanks.

            • McMaferMur on 23/08/2025 - 18:41

              @jwh: I thought we can see from the back its transparent, something on the pcb board gave away a hint clone or not but i forgot the details.

            • internet-stranger on 23/08/2025 - 19:01
              +2

              @jwh: The easiest test is to eject the as card and push the power button. If anything comes up except a blank screen it’s a clone.

              You can also turn it off then plug in the charger. If it shows a battery symbol it’s a clone.

              Either of those will show 80% of clones.

              • jwh on 23/08/2025 - 22:32

                @internet-stranger: Both of my consoles showed a black screen with the SD card removed.

                Both also showed a black screen when charged without an SD card.

                Guess they're both likely original?

                • McMaferMur on 23/08/2025 - 22:54

                  @jwh: Yey no battery symbol on mine too (bought last year)

                • wisc on 24/08/2025 - 07:25

                  @jwh: Just need to download official firmware now onto a new sd card and confirm.

                  • Rage Roze on 25/08/2025 - 09:34

                    @wisc: Any updates?

                    • wisc on 25/08/2025 - 18:55

                      @Rage Roze: Sorry Rage Roze, that was a request to jwh more so than a statement.

                    • jwh on 25/08/2025 - 21:45
                      +1

                      @Rage Roze: I've loaded up ArkOS (06302025) to a spare 16GB SD card.

                      Seems to be all good here. Might have to grab a larger card now.

        • Hugh Man on 25/08/2025 - 17:02
          +2

          This guy bought one from the same store (BOYHOM) and is going through all the ways to check it’s not a clone.
          https://youtu.be/VlfWA9gVqmM?si=IhzFW0ueAroGkvM7

          • Rage Roze on 26/08/2025 - 21:20
            +3

            @Hugh Man: Just got mine today. it uses rk3326-rg351mp-linux.dtb file that matches what that video said to check & uses panel 4 from reading gameconsole-r36s.dtb file. Seems legit

  • Azif on 25/08/2025 - 21:31
    +2

    Mine arrived, swapped sd with a ark flashed and seems to work
    Looks like it has the 2 memory chips
    So legit I guess…

    Surprised at how much you get for 20bux. Tempted to buy another as a gift

    • wisc on 26/08/2025 - 09:18

      well, its back down to that price!

    • Jayphen on 26/08/2025 - 21:37

      A few people here have mentioned swapping the card with another one flashed with ark, why is that? I did no research and just bought it because it was cheap, and it seems to work fine out of the box with the included games. What are the benefits of installing ark myself?

      • Hugh Man on 27/08/2025 - 07:59

        I think, from what I’ve read, the included micro sd card is low quality and prone to failure so it’s recommended to copy everything over to a new sd card before you lose all your games.

        • Hoju on 27/08/2025 - 08:10

          That sounds annoying
          I assume the new card would require specific formatting rather than just a ‘select all, copy, paste’ from original card

          • wisc on 27/08/2025 - 16:52

            @Hoju: Yep, usually clone to iso, them create a new card, using something like Rufus.

        • Jayphen on 27/08/2025 - 22:15

          Oh I see, so nothing to do with updating the OS or anything like that? I'll take the risk for now in that case

          • wisc on 27/08/2025 - 22:53
            +1

            @Jayphen: there is no risk, just do a backup of your card, (you dont need to copy it to a new card) - that way when it does fail you have it already without having to find software

            • Hoju on 28/08/2025 - 06:33

              @wisc: Thanks I might do that. Surely there are torrents or something of an ISO of these cards in case it fails before I get around to it

              • McMaferMur on 28/08/2025 - 07:39
                +1

                @Hoju: Of course. Check the r36s wiki someone posted here or on previous thread. The community is quite big its almost impossible to brick this accidentally

  • Levelgrinder on 26/08/2025 - 15:05

    Can anyone recommend a hand held with HDMI and Bluetooth or wired separate controller support?

    • wisc on 26/08/2025 - 23:28

      Have a look at the anbernic devices. USB c, Bluetooth and HDMI, will do what you need.

      I've plugged mine into the tv with no issues.

      • ChipsChicky on 28/08/2025 - 22:03

        Can you plug in tv and use 8bitdo or other wireless controllers to play games?

  • n2h on 27/08/2025 - 23:39
    +1

    Received it today, the real one (based on R36s wiki, it has 2 ram chips). It looks very good

    • Gomo on 31/08/2025 - 02:32

      Ditto ! 👍

  • ChipsChicky on 28/08/2025 - 22:13
    +1

    Can anyone share step by step on how to set it up with ArkOS etc and get new games? Is there any video link?

    • RaceDoge on 29/08/2025 - 14:15
      +3

      Apart from the wiki mentioned earlier, I would recommend this video from YouTuber @SjslTech (who just so happens to be Aussie) to get started:

      https://youtu.be/yiOcVitDhoE?si=OKXxmOt2VjD5CFmu

      It's worth checking his other related videos too

      • Hugh Man on 30/08/2025 - 12:43
        +1

        Followed this guide and put a new sd card in with the latest ArkOS. I was slightly worried I had a clone because the sticker on the back of mine says “consola retro” but everything checks out and seems legit. Even got it connected to wifi with a dongle. Downloaded some Commodore 64 games and they work so I’m happy.

        • ChipsChicky on 30/08/2025 - 12:50
          +1

          I have yet to do it and this is very reassuring 😁

          Once up, I have to send videos to old fellas for bit flexing 😂

      • ChipsChicky on 31/08/2025 - 17:07

        Is it better to go for 2 sd cards method i.e. roms on one and system on one or is it extra hassle?

        • internet-stranger on 31/08/2025 - 17:56
          +1

          If you want to update the OS later, it’s easier with 2 cards. As you can just reimage the os/first SD.
          If you are going to set it up once and just use it, or going to plug in a USB wifi adapter or are happy to follow the easy (but slightly harder than a fresh install) upgrade instructions 1 card is fine.
          I use 1 SD for all my devices. Never been an issue and saved me some $.

          • ChipsChicky on 31/08/2025 - 19:03

            @internet-stranger: Thanks, whats the sd card size you usually use? I have an old 64GB lying around - will that be enough for games+system?

            • internet-stranger on 31/08/2025 - 19:33
              +2

              @ChipsChicky: 64gb will hold all NES, SNES, Mega Drive, Master System, GB, GBA, GBC games ever made.
              You will even have space left for some quality N64, PS1 and PSP games.

              • ChipsChicky on 31/08/2025 - 22:21

                @internet-stranger: Thanks - One thing that with the stock games, screen isn't as crisp as shown in youtube videos etc. Is it due to stock games have low quality and I should get games from tiny**** or is there some setting need to be changed?

      • kooljp on 03/09/2025 - 16:03

        Anyone else not able to currently download ArkOS_R35S-R36S_v2.0_07312025-1_MultiPanel.img.xz ???

        I am getting this message from the Github Download:

        Sorry, you can't view or download this file at this time.

        Too many users have viewed or downloaded this file recently. Please try accessing the file again later. If the file that you are trying to access is particularly large or is shared with many people, it may take up to 24 hours to be able to view or download the file. If you still can't access a file after 24 hours, contact your domain administrator.

        • RaceDoge on 03/09/2025 - 16:44
          +1

          I assume you are sourcing from the google drive link? Try one of the other ones (mediafire or MEGA)

          • ChipsChicky on 09/09/2025 - 12:25

            @RaceDoge: Thanks - One thing that with the stock games, screen isn't as crisp as shown in youtube videos etc?

            Also, when I installed ARKOS, it showed the screen on first boot, after that I tried to keep R1+Left pressed for panel 4 selecting but nothing comes up to select. HAs it already picked Panel 4 and that's why the screen was showing after first boot?

            • RaceDoge on 09/09/2025 - 14:45
              +1

              @ChipsChicky: Personally I have been impressed with the screen quality, considering it was only ~$20.

              Regarding the screen selection process during initial boot, you won't see anything on the screen confirming your input, but if your screen is working then you must have done the right thing ;)

  • Gehirn on 29/08/2025 - 16:32
    +1

    If anyone is looking to usb tether for wifi. You can use the adaptor below from K-mart, and the R36S's included cable. Adaptor into the R36S OTG port and cable into phone,etc.

    https://www.kmart.com.au/product/usb-c-to-micro-usb-and-usb-…

  • wisc on 01/09/2025 - 11:24

    FFS, landed in Melbourne, my location, now au post have sent this to NT!

    AP have blamed a machine error, still frustrating. No compensation from AP.

    • wisc on 10/09/2025 - 09:01

      Finally arrived yesterday, now to decide weather to gift it or keep it…

      At this price point they are perfect for the kids classmates birthday gifts…I should have fought 10, and kept them as gifts! At 20 each it's cheaper than what we normally spend! And a reasonably awesome gift.

  • iChopstick on 02/09/2025 - 18:05

    Mine finally arrived. Any decent microSD deals atm?

    • McMaferMur on 02/09/2025 - 19:39

      We dont need big so if me i will get 2x32gb pack from amazon maybe patriot brand. Good enough. No need sandisk or samsung.

      • ChipsChicky on 03/09/2025 - 12:44

        is there any difference in games quality from stock vs tiny best ? the stock games doesn't seem that crisp.

        • McMaferMur on 03/09/2025 - 12:49
          +1

          i dont think so, the rom is rom no one will bother to modify them there are some maybe hack japan rom game to load english but just few and should not alter the game quality

          • ChipsChicky on 03/09/2025 - 12:52

            @McMaferMur: & by 2x32GB, you mean to setup dual card method? System will read games from both cards?

            • McMaferMur on 03/09/2025 - 13:21
              +1

              @ChipsChicky: yes i like dual also i mean just get decent small 32/64 card from amazon they are cheap already no need wait for "deals" you can get 1 or 2 up to you. 32 or 64gb up to you.

              • ChipsChicky on 03/09/2025 - 18:31

                @McMaferMur: but i read that there are tine best game sets upto 256gb and I thought I have to download them for best experience?

                • McMaferMur on 03/09/2025 - 18:33

                  @ChipsChicky: well, do you have time to play 1000 games ? this https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/16864133/redir

                  • ChipsChicky on 03/09/2025 - 19:08

                    @McMaferMur: Well, actually I don't have but I am pretty new to it, I was thinking to get all the games from there or how do I should setup my games or find games?

                    • internet-stranger on 03/09/2025 - 19:34
                      +1

                      @ChipsChicky: Personally, if I have 1,000 games I play none or flick them on for 5 mins then go try something else.

                      I found finding a Top 10/20/xx list for that console and loading just those games onto a card they get a lot more gameplay.
                      Once you get past the top 100 in most consoles you have played most the “good” ones.

    • jonske on 03/09/2025 - 13:55
      +1

      I bought this https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07Z6QWFJ8
      2 pack 128GB patriot brand, $23.49

  • qaz182 on 05/09/2025 - 10:28

    Still kicking myself I missed out on this

Login or Join to leave a comment
Login Join