The R36S is a nice starter handheld. It has a nice display screen and great performance in that it would play a good amount of N64, PSP, and Dreamcast games. Ark OS is simple to use. But it has its challenges, the loud trigger buttons, false diagonals on D-pad. But again for a $30 device this is a good starter device.
I got mine for like 42 a few months ago, absolutely love it. Have not had one issue. Performance has also greatly increased with software updates. The only two things I dislike are the back buttons and battery meter
Oh the sacred moment when you make the decision to remove the film, knowing that as you see it in all its radiant beauty, it will never be the same again...
I have this, and yes for the price its amazing. I first got the Odin 2 Pro and then the R36S and now the RG405V. Think I have all my bases cover, Odin for home, RG405V for a change from horizontal for home, and R36S when I go out to like appt. Cheers!
Oh hey! I got the same color R36S as yours😃 I got the R36S and I'm gaming happily on it. Sure I mostly play Gameboy and game gear games on it, but from tine to time, I play games from different systems on it. Oh yeah. And calling it Gaming Console is just so generic and vague, so I just call it R36S, cos that's what I can google search for details or guide😆
I have both the r36s and the rg35xxh and a good OS is so important for me that I end up spending more time on the r36s just because of arkos especially compared to the options we have for the rg35xx h
@@VladNerd I do use batocera on it but it still feels unpolished and un intuitive for some reason especially because how differently batocera and arkos handle retroarch and its settings
You should do the button upgrade/snip and update the firmware bro. It makes it much better!!!! It has been the budget king for the last year. Porting games on it is awesome. The lack of bt or wifi is its downfall but the screen and power is actually awesome for what it is
@@VladNerd r36s scene is big and has almost no good coverage of it, i think you can do well to enjoy the momentum its been having with all the ali and tiktok sales of it now. people are desperate for good info about it, especially over time as updates go on
there are a lot of little mods to fix these issues like adding a vibration motor, hall effect joysticks, separating the face buttons, adjusting the dpad's pressure, adding a bt or wifi dongle internally and replacing the buttons, switches and speaker. For people that like to tinker with electronics, it's heaven on earth! A friend of mine did all of those on his and it looks and feels fantastic
Here, the difference between the r36s and rg35xx h is a little less than 7 USD so it comes down to what one wants (design & hardware) ended up with another rg35xx h to prep as a gift to a friend. I still think the hardware is better on the rg35xx h and overall worth the small difference in price.
@@hssinashowz9933 I'm in the Philippines right now, there's an online store called Shopee and the rg35xx h is around 50 USD while the r36s is around 43 USD. TikTok shopping here has generally the same price difference but sometimes if you're lucky you could get a discount voucher to lower the price as much as 20 USD less, only my landlord got that, I'm not too lucky, told her to get her kid the rg35xx h too.
Dear Lord Nerd, I had two R36s and a RG35XX-H in my hands to try and both R36s had a much brighter and overall better screen, did you notice such difference? I prefer RG35XX-H ergonomics though overall and it's even better with a cheap grip.
Yup, the screen on the R36s is pretty fine, especially considering how dirt cheap it is. The H won for me though, especially because it's a horizontal boi. ❤️
That's literally the best part of unboxing something! Kudos to the Steam Deck in this respect. Valve did some flipping sorcery to make the "new electronics" smell persist for quite a long time with their units. 😆
Everyone say this with me, RG35XXSP. I'm buying every damn color available. They are going to look freaking amazing in my collection next to my Funkey S units. Thanks for the great content lad. In terms of this unit, meh. Just meh.
You stretch to fit? 😱 Abomination! I'm unsubscribing! 😱😱😱 Just kidding, just love your channel and your style, and you are right, the r36s is an underrated little mutt 😅
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The R36S is a nice starter handheld. It has a nice display screen and great performance in that it would play a good amount of N64, PSP, and Dreamcast games. Ark OS is simple to use. But it has its challenges, the loud trigger buttons, false diagonals on D-pad. But again for a $30 device this is a good starter device.
the d-pad can be fixed by adjusting the screw behind it. it's almost perfect after the adjustment
I got mine for like 42 a few months ago, absolutely love it. Have not had one issue. Performance has also greatly increased with software updates. The only two things I dislike are the back buttons and battery meter
Vlad, do yourself a favor and remove that sticker! It covers the beautiful chip and boards with fake info anyway. Looks so much better without it!
thanks for the tip! ❤️
Oh the sacred moment when you make the decision to remove the film, knowing that as you see it in all its radiant beauty, it will never be the same again...
Best feeling in the world. 😆
Always fun watching your vids man! Quality content coverage of the most okayest device out there 🤘
I have this, and yes for the price its amazing. I first got the Odin 2 Pro and then the R36S and now the RG405V. Think I have all my bases cover, Odin for home, RG405V for a change from horizontal for home, and R36S when I go out to like appt. Cheers!
Oh hey! I got the same color R36S as yours😃
I got the R36S and I'm gaming happily on it. Sure I mostly play Gameboy and game gear games on it, but from tine to time, I play games from different systems on it.
Oh yeah. And calling it Gaming Console is just so generic and vague, so I just call it R36S, cos that's what I can google search for details or guide😆
Can‘t wait for mine!
I have both the r36s and the rg35xxh and a good OS is so important for me that I end up spending more time on the r36s just because of arkos especially compared to the options we have for the rg35xx h
Fair point, but just a heads up: you can get a similar experience on the RG35XX H by using Batocera.
@@VladNerd I do use batocera on it but it still feels unpolished and un intuitive for some reason especially because how differently batocera and arkos handle retroarch and its settings
Sniffed electronics since 2005, what can I say, I get the most possible out of my investment lol
Bought one of these and got it in a few weeks ago. Still need to take it out of the box but does seem exciting.
You should do the button upgrade/snip and update the firmware bro. It makes it much better!!!! It has been the budget king for the last year. Porting games on it is awesome. The lack of bt or wifi is its downfall but the screen and power is actually awesome for what it is
Good idea on the firmware! Been meaning to explore what this thing can do and what CFWs are around for it. ❤️
@VladNerd it makes a huge difference especially for n64
@@VladNerd r36s scene is big and has almost no good coverage of it, i think you can do well to enjoy the momentum its been having with all the ali and tiktok sales of it now. people are desperate for good info about it, especially over time as updates go on
there are a lot of little mods to fix these issues like adding a vibration motor, hall effect joysticks, separating the face buttons, adjusting the dpad's pressure, adding a bt or wifi dongle internally and replacing the buttons, switches and speaker. For people that like to tinker with electronics, it's heaven on earth! A friend of mine did all of those on his and it looks and feels fantastic
Here, the difference between the r36s and rg35xx h is a little less than 7 USD so it comes down to what one wants (design & hardware) ended up with another rg35xx h to prep as a gift to a friend. I still think the hardware is better on the rg35xx h and overall worth the small difference in price.
For that price difference, the H will always be a better option. You did well, my nerd. ❤️
can you please share where you find the RG35XX H with that price
@@hssinashowz9933 I'm in the Philippines right now, there's an online store called Shopee and the rg35xx h is around 50 USD while the r36s is around 43 USD. TikTok shopping here has generally the same price difference but sometimes if you're lucky you could get a discount voucher to lower the price as much as 20 USD less, only my landlord got that, I'm not too lucky, told her to get her kid the rg35xx h too.
Dear Lord Nerd, I had two R36s and a RG35XX-H in my hands to try and both R36s had a much brighter and overall better screen, did you notice such difference? I prefer RG35XX-H ergonomics though overall and it's even better with a cheap grip.
Yup, the screen on the R36s is pretty fine, especially considering how dirt cheap it is.
The H won for me though, especially because it's a horizontal boi. ❤️
@@VladNerd I agree. Praise the Lords of the Horizontal Handhelds 🙏
Imagine me in the doctor waiting Room playing on R36S and i use R2 for Basic attacks on axiom Verge :-) it's like music
I pretty much smell everything new, I love the smell of new leather and electronics rofl.
You and me both. Best feeling in the world. ❤️
That Goku joke was great! And, No, brother, the smell test is a must 😂
Great video :)
I'm such a monster, my Miyoos still have their stock firmware. 😈
😱😱😱
My R36S with Amberelec is the best travel companion on the bus or train.
I like to have a handheld for Specific console like my Odín pro i for ps2 and this one is for my PlayStation one Collection love the screen
5:06 IOI - the most Romanian sound ever!
Of course I like the smell of new electronics and I sniff it every time I get the chance 😂
It would be weird not to do it 😊😉😜
That's literally the best part of unboxing something!
Kudos to the Steam Deck in this respect. Valve did some flipping sorcery to make the "new electronics" smell persist for quite a long time with their units. 😆
Can u add a usbc wifi dongle and try moonlight? plz
R36S Budget King 👑
Great video as always
Thanks ❤️
Where's the BEANS video my nerd?
Still working on it, I went nuts and filmed a total of 45 mins of raw footage which I have to distill down. 😆
Indeed now it does cost 60$
Now we need R35 Plus review , Vlad You must feel what its true soul less device :d
Great sense of humor
I had seen your miyo mini flip video but what about the rg35xx sp without the thumbsticks…. Wasted opportunıty
Id still rather save up for the miyoo mini plus.
Everyone say this with me, RG35XXSP. I'm buying every damn color available. They are going to look freaking amazing in my collection next to my Funkey S units. Thanks for the great content lad. In terms of this unit, meh. Just meh.
Glad to have you here, Hunter! I was wondering if you saw this latest video or not. ❤️
@@VladNerd Just crazy busy with the end of the school year fast approaching lad.
You show yourself more than showing the device, hey
Yeah, I need to work on that. Still fine-tuning the video style that I put in these videos. Thanks for the feedback!
You stretch to fit? 😱 Abomination! I'm unsubscribing! 😱😱😱 Just kidding, just love your channel and your style, and you are right, the r36s is an underrated little mutt 😅
You should see me playing NES games on a 20:9 phone. 😆😆
@@VladNerd*faints*