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Custom R36S Plus

4" 1:1 Display (720x720)

1:1 Native ● 720x720

Stock OS

Form Factor: Vertical Weight: 180g

aspect_ratio Simulate Letterboxing

GBA / PS1 Elite

R36S Plus

Name: Custom R36S Plus
Brand: Custom
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock

Custom · Released 2025 / 04

$62.5.00 MSRP

$50

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Chipset (SoC) Allwinner A133 Plus

Battery 3000 mAh (Swappable)

Aspect Ratio 1:1 Native

Dimensions 120 x 80 x 20 mm

Emulation Performance Radar

Tested frame rates and compatibility across key retro systems

Hardware Tier: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️¼

Game Boy Advance (GBA)

check_circle Perfect (60fps)

Integer 3x scaling available

PlayStation 1 (PS1)

check_circle Playable (60fps)

Enhanced resolution mode supported

Nintendo 64 (N64)

Select 80%

Mupen64Plus-Next core

PlayStation 2 (PS2)

Unplayable

NetherSX2 / AetherSX2

Full Technical Specifications

Manufacturer / Brand Custom

Screen Diagonal 4 Inches

Display Resolution 720x720

Aspect Ratio 1:1 Native

System Chipset (SoC) Allwinner A133 Plus

Battery Capacity 3000 mAh (Swappable)

Device Dimensions 120 x 80 x 20 mm

Device Weight 180g

Stock Operating System Linux (ArkOS)

Recommended CFW Stock OS

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the R36S Plus play PS2 and GameCube games? expand_more

The Custom R36S Plus is powered by the Allwinner A133 Plus processor. For PS2 and GameCube emulation, it is not powerful enough to run full-speed 3D titles. We recommend looking into Odin 2 or Retroid Pocket 4 Pro for flawless PS2.

What is the best custom firmware (CFW) for R36S Plus? expand_more

The community overwhelmingly recommends Stock OS. It drastically improves boot time, enables instant deep sleep, and provides cleaner RetroArch hotkey integrations.

Should I replace the stock MicroSD card that came in the box? expand_more

Yes, absolutely. Generic unbranded MicroSD cards included with budget handhelds frequently suffer corrupted save files within 2 to 4 weeks. Always flash your firmware onto a branded card from SanDisk, Samsung, or Kioxia.