Guides, reviews and news from the world of retro gaming
A plain-English retro handheld glossary: 40 emulation terms explained, from IPS screens and RetroArch cores to .chd files, BIOS and save states.
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R36S not working? Fix the 12 most common R36S problems: black screen, no sound, missing games, lost saves, stick drift, battery drain and SD card errors.
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The 19 best Mega Drive games to play on a retro handheld in 2026, grouped by genre, with release years and how 16-bit Sega games run on the R36S.
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Can you play Pokémon on the R36S? Yes. Every generation by system, from Game Boy to Nintendo DS, plus trading limits and save states.
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Our full R36S Max review: a 4.0-inch IPS screen, 8-hour battery and 40,000+ games. How it compares with the R36S and R36S Ultra, and who should buy it.
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Is the R36S worth it in 2026? Yes, if you want cheap pocketable retro gaming up to PS1 and can live with no WiFi and a 640 x 480 screen. Honest verdict.
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