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R36S Retro Handheld Console 64GB White US$17.37 (~A$26.14) Delivered - New Users Only @ Factory Game Direct Store AliExpress

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Prices vary by a few cents depending on the colour, the 128GB is an extra ~US$3 (not worth it). The purple 64GB does not have a discount.

• High-Resolution Display: Experience superior visuals with the R36S's 3.5-inch IPS screen, offering a resolution of 640x480 for crisp, detailed graphics.
• Powerful Storage Capacity: Never run out of storage with the generous 64GB RG35S Plus, perfect for storing a vast collection of games.
• Portable Design: The R36S's compact size and lightweight design makes it easy to carry around, perfect for on-the-go gaming.
• Versatile Language Support: Enjoy a hassle-free gaming experience with the console's support for Simplified Chinese, catering to a wide range of users.
• Retro Gaming Experience: Relive your childhood memories with the R36S's retro handheld video game console, offering a nostalgic gaming experience.

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Comments

  • Hiphopopotamus on 24/10/2024 - 15:51
    +2

    Let me know if my math is right. I'm not buying so don't know if there's any GST shenanigans at checkout.

    • crikey on 24/10/2024 - 16:43
      +2

      Your math seems right, but not Aliexpress's.

      I ordered. US $14.88 for the unit, but tax of US $2.49 (17% ??). Total of US $17.37. Still bargain worthy.

      • Hiphopopotamus on 24/10/2024 - 16:49
        +1

        It's a known issue. Happens on special deals, one theory is that the GST is calculated from the regular price.

        • RiseAndRuin on 24/10/2024 - 18:02

          Once you place an order, you should be able to see the details by downloading the invoice. No theory required.

        • Clear on 24/10/2024 - 19:04
          +1

          I gave up on the AliExpress legal team who kept arguing GST is required when that's not the issue. It was all about saving face and didn't want to admit fault.

  • CyberMurning on 24/10/2024 - 15:56
    +1

    Cant believe bought 27 and yet got beaten here

  • the-fuzz on 24/10/2024 - 15:57
    +1

    bought one of these a couple of weeks ago - great little unit for the price. Just create a copy of the SD first

  • CyberMurning on 24/10/2024 - 15:57
    +18

    Mandatory advises:
    do not buy bigger sdcard.
    Change the sd card asap
    Do not ask where to get the games, google is your best friend.
    64gb is plenty for the games, 128gb sure better

    • Droz on 24/10/2024 - 15:59
      +3

      Do you mean "do not buy bigger sdcard" … from the Aliexpress store or do you mean don't get a replacement one that's bigger than 64GB?

      • CyberMurning on 24/10/2024 - 16:02
        +3

        I mean do not buy 128gb model on this listing doesnt matter aud3 more. Im happy to pay aud7 less for just the device no card (if possible)

      • Sleepycat3 on 24/10/2024 - 16:09
        +10

        Replace the SD card with one of a reputable brand. The one that is included and the one that you get if you pay for the larger card WILL FAIL.

    • Mokr on 24/10/2024 - 16:14

      does bluetooth controller work on these

      • asCMSas on 24/10/2024 - 16:30
        +1

        no wifi or BT without USB-C adapter to a dongle. Used it for wifi to scrape thumbnails and it worked, have not tried BT controller but it should work - as long as you dont need it to stand upright with the dongle in it..

    • beltdrive on 24/10/2024 - 17:00

      I'd also add: if you're only interested in systems that used cartridges, you could save yourself more money and just get a card that's 32GB (or less, if you can still get them)

    • neonlight on 24/10/2024 - 17:51

      You list should include, which I don't have answers for

      1) where to get the Arkos and files to replace the original Sdcard that it comes with a smaller sdcard as replacement

      2) how to clone or back up the sdcard that it comes with

      3) compatibility list of sdcard that works with r36s

      4) how to quit a game all I know is select and start x2

  • Balls on 24/10/2024 - 15:59

    what the heck can they make this thing next to nothing? i just received mine for around $30aud from last deal and thought it was absolutely bargain but holy shit at this price its insane for what you get

    • TechMeSomething on 24/10/2024 - 16:02
      +2

      What games do you play on it?
      I'm tempted at this price, but not sure when I'd really play it outside of commuting to work or on the plane.

      • Balls on 24/10/2024 - 16:10

        im mostly on the PSX and arcade library which is where it could handle up to comfortably, i havent even start on the Portmaster side yet but im keen to get into that when i get some time, you could play up to PSP games if you have the right settings and emulators and also manage expectations, everything below is MOSTLY played comfortable, however N64/DC can also get stuttery game dependent, there's also several CFW that makes difference, and big community scene of this device that alone takes lot of time to explore and tinker, one plus for this thing has is big community support and mods

        • CyberMurning on 24/10/2024 - 16:18

          Or, keep it simple. Sega nes snes thats like thousand games already

          • AngusD on 24/10/2024 - 16:22
            +2

            @CyberMurning: Don't forget Neo Geo. Some great games on that one!

    • CyberMurning on 24/10/2024 - 16:04

      Its new user so aliexpress subsidised

      • Misha Bakunin on 24/10/2024 - 17:16
        +1

        Hardly anyone on this site would be a new user….?

        • CHUNITHM Luminous on 24/10/2024 - 18:47

          "new" user

        • CyberMurning on 24/10/2024 - 19:05
          +3

          I have many children…. and i can make more aytime…

  • Balls on 24/10/2024 - 16:03
    +1

    it took me like a week to get my head around the community cfw and how the system worked, basically the community made Arkos firmware is overall the best, there are alot of settings within that is WAY beyond the price point of this device

    • neonlight on 24/10/2024 - 17:52

      How to replace the sdcard with community firmware that works the same? With a smaller sdcard that is

  • CyberMurning on 24/10/2024 - 16:04

    Link to setup that you find easiest?
    @balls

    • Balls on 24/10/2024 - 16:11
      +9

      https://retrohandheldguides.com/r36s-custom-firmware/

      This is a very good beginner guide though there's quite few out there

      honestly at this price it's almost throw away, if tinkering aint your thing or no time the device plays mostly fine out of the box, even if you use the stock SD card that came with it and it breaks, you could just flash one of the cfw to a new sd card without any harm to the device abit you lose your saves

      • neonlight on 24/10/2024 - 17:53
        -1

        I don't even know how to save games. What's the menus or keys for that?

        • PainToad on 24/10/2024 - 18:30
          +2

          Have you tried reading the arkos wiki?

  • blackpizza on 24/10/2024 - 16:06

    Showing as 57$ to me now

    • CyberMurning on 24/10/2024 - 16:07
      +2

      New user bro

      • blackpizza on 24/10/2024 - 16:08

        oh sorry i missed that part. thanks for pointing out ;)

        • CyberMurning on 24/10/2024 - 16:08
          +4

          Ozb rules:
          Read then buy first think later lol

      • djkelly69 on 24/10/2024 - 16:16

        Any idea how/if they check for genuine new users? ie. can we use different email, same phone and address?

        • CyberMurning on 24/10/2024 - 16:17
          +1

          Not sure. And there are some post on reddit about aliexpress is banning one user with multiple accounts. Take the risk if you cant afford $30 more

        • XedeX on 24/10/2024 - 16:34
          +2

          i just ordered one from a new account. lets see

          • m0tyrider on 24/10/2024 - 16:41

            @XedeX: Let us know how you go

          • pichxlonco on 24/10/2024 - 17:13

            @XedeX: did you use the gmail trick to get a new one? I tried adding . in between letter, or a +1ali at the end, but get an incorrect email error

            • XedeX on 24/10/2024 - 20:35

              @pichxlonco: I just used another email address to signup a new aliexpress account.

          • djkelly69 on 24/10/2024 - 17:17

            @XedeX: Yeah I ordered as well, using different name, email and phone to old account, same address. See how we go I guess!

            • AngusD on 25/10/2024 - 11:56

              @djkelly69: If they check the address to determine duplicate accounts, could you use an AusPost parcel locker instead of your home address? Or will they not deliver to those?

              • djkelly69 on 25/10/2024 - 12:01

                @AngusD: Not sure on a parcel locker, but says it has been shipped now so seems ok so far.

              • PainToad on 25/10/2024 - 13:47
                +1

                @AngusD:

                could you use an AusPost parcel locker

                If your area uses Fast Horse don't enter a AusPost locker address. There's been cases of it being sent back to the sender or even just left on top of the Parcel Locker for anyone to take.

      • movieman on 24/10/2024 - 17:10

        How to get the new user?

        I tried a few weeks ago (new email, etc), and it came up with an error - support was useless and I just gave up.

  • Sleepycat3 on 24/10/2024 - 16:10
    +3

    Keep in mind that the 4-way d-pad is very clicky and difficult to play Street Fighter 2 on.

    • Jaduqimon on 24/10/2024 - 16:11
      +1

      clicky? u sure you have a r36s?

  • heartychat on 24/10/2024 - 16:11
    +8

    This or Steam Deck? /s

    • angelkulit025 on 24/10/2024 - 16:26
      -7

      i think there's nothing to compare between the two. Maybe choose something more similar like Steamdeck vs ROG Ally?

      • TEER3X on 24/10/2024 - 16:33
        +7

        Ai bot missed the humour.

    • ihfree on 24/10/2024 - 17:31
      +3

      Steamdeck 100%.

      Some people say it's not pocketable like this but those people just need bigger pockets.

    • vash12 on 24/10/2024 - 18:09

      No, switch 2 bro

    • AngusD on 25/10/2024 - 12:10
      +1

      Steam Deck is about 40x more expensive than this deal. You could strap 40 of these together and it would still probably be more pocketable than a Steam Deck :P

  • Mokr on 24/10/2024 - 16:16
    -1

    condiser the https://www.amazon.com.au/Anbernic-Handheld-Console-Consoles…

    Anbernic RG35XX - for $45

    • PainToad on 24/10/2024 - 16:22
      +5

      No way. Old CPU.

      You want RG35XXH, RG40XXV, RG40XXH, RG35XXSP, RG35XX Plus, RG35XX 2024 or RG Cube XX.

      Then you cna run muOS.

      • evasive on 24/10/2024 - 17:52

        What’s the best if money isn’t a concern? Like best quality best screen etc. and how does it compare to the one in this deal post

        • PainToad on 24/10/2024 - 18:32
          +1

          They all have the same chipset so all perform the same. Each has advantages and disadvantages - whatch RetroGameCorp reviews.

          Compared to this deal post, all of them are better. This deal's device is cheap knock off of an old RG351.

        • abowen on 24/10/2024 - 19:50

          Sticking with the Gameboy aesthetic (i.e. no horizontal models that look like PSP, WiiU, etc.)

          • RG35XX Plus if just want closest to GB look
          • RG40XXV if want a thumb stick and bigger screen

          Although we're really getting way above the $27 price point

          Cheaper on AliExpress than Amazon

          • evasive on 24/10/2024 - 21:45
            +1

            @abowen: Thanks, yeah interested in the GBA form factor and not the horizontal ones.

            Looks like nothing is better than the RG40XXV at the moment? Will probably look at that

            • abowen on 26/10/2024 - 11:21

              @evasive: https://youtu.be/4_zMdyCjKu4?si=8OE0jSafi8ssjEAi&t=1046

              Literally just came out yesterday

              RG40XXV and RG Cube XX are top two

              Ordering the RG40XXV now

              • evasive on 27/10/2024 - 01:05

                @abowen: Where you buying from
                ?

                • abowen on 27/10/2024 - 15:39

                  @evasive: Official website
                  https://anbernic.com/en-au/products/rg-40xxv?variant=4553017…

                  They have an official AliExpress site too

                  I've seen them on Amazon with next day delivery but a different store is selling it

                  My intention is to start with this for 2D games

                  If end up using it a lot, will buy a more expensive horizontal one like Retroid Pocket 5 or similar with performance to run PS2 games

                  • gizmomelb on 27/10/2024 - 16:42

                    @abowen: PSA: this is $82 USD, so about $120 AUD. Apples and oranges.

                    • abowen on 28/10/2024 - 11:20

                      @gizmomelb: You missed the comment by @evasive

                      "What’s the best if money isn’t a concern?"

                      So yes, we were happy discussing oranges to OP's apple

                      • gizmomelb on 28/10/2024 - 18:02
                        +1

                        @abowen: @abowen - my apologies, yes I missed it. Ambernic RG406V will handle PS2 and gamecube and is $180 USD (about $270 AUD) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HT3I88kVEA

                        though the 'best' would be something like a steamdeck or other larger handheld portable PC.

                        • abowen on 28/10/2024 - 23:25

                          @gizmomelb: All good

                          Thank you for the links. Yep, it's damn hard to also limit yourself with "money isn't a concern" because it still kind of is :P

                          I went down the rabbit hole and was like

                          • RG406V can do PS2, thats perfect
                          • Retroid Pocket 4 can do that AND has better ergonomic, that's perfect
                          • GPD WIN 4 can do that AND has OcuLink, that's perfect
                          • Ayaneo Flip DS can do that AND has split screen for DS, that's perfect

                          All of a sudden it's $1500….

                          Then I reminded myself I've got a laptop with 3070 GPU that does great at upscaling PS2 games, works with Xbox controllers, so don't need to double up there…

    • Originality on 24/10/2024 - 16:25

      No Feedback, no thanks.

    • RichardL on 24/10/2024 - 16:26

      Only reason to get that specific Anbernic RG35XX model is for GarlicOS (which is pretty outdated now).

      At the rate that Anbernic releases devices, you might as well get one of the newer XX models and install muOS or Knulli.

  • Cheapsize on 24/10/2024 - 16:17
    +1

    This is such an awesome device have 1000s of games on it. Upgraded SD. Copy the entire SD card onto a new SD and you will have so much fun. Bargain.

    • Ozjoey on 24/10/2024 - 20:57

      Thx

  • mg_k on 24/10/2024 - 16:20

    Can someone confirm if this device struggles with PSP / PS2 games?

    • PainToad on 24/10/2024 - 16:22
      +4

      Struggles badly with P2P.

      Flat out doesn't run PS2.

    • TheDukeOfNukem on 24/10/2024 - 16:39

      Plays a lot of PSP games well, but definitely not worth buying for PSP alone, it's more of a bonus that it can play as many games as it can as well as it does

    • CyberMurning on 24/10/2024 - 16:41

      for PS get PS consoles ie PSP or PS Vita period

    • Cheapsize on 24/10/2024 - 22:35

      Runs DC but not PS2, psp is hit and Miss but playable

    • SevenSmurfs on 24/10/2024 - 23:12

      just get a ps vita

  • cyrax83 on 24/10/2024 - 16:36

    Is this mostly for portable nintendo games 3DS and below?

    • PainToad on 24/10/2024 - 16:46

      It won't run 3DS games.

  • NotReallyaMoneySaver on 24/10/2024 - 16:36

    Sorry dumb question and all but what does this run out of the box? And if I want to get new games, how would I go on about it? I do apologise for not being a particularly techy person

    • CyberMurning on 24/10/2024 - 16:42

      what does this run out of the box? retro games.
      And if I want to get new games, how would I go on about it? we cant tell you.

      • NotReallyaMoneySaver on 24/10/2024 - 16:47

        Haha fair enough lmao! What games can it run?

        • CyberMurning on 24/10/2024 - 16:56
          +4

          maybe check youtube there are hundred reviews
          NES (Nintendo Entertainment System)
          SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)
          N64 (Nintendo 64)
          Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance
          Sega Genesis/Mega Drive
          Sega Game Gear
          PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16
          Neo Geo
          some PlayStation 1 (PS1)
          some PlayStation Portable (PSP)
          Capcom System 1, 2, and 3 (CPS1, CPS2, CPS3)
          MAME (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator)
          some Dreamcast (limited performance)

  • intelseb on 24/10/2024 - 16:38
    -5

    i just get $57 no the mentioned value

  • TheDukeOfNukem on 24/10/2024 - 16:38

    I really didn't need another one of these, but 26 bucks (got the red one this time), how can you go wrong?

    I'll legit leave it in the glove box for when I have 5 minutes here and there.

    • PainToad on 24/10/2024 - 16:47
      +4

      I'll legit leave it in the glove box

      Yikes. Battery go boom.

      • TheDukeOfNukem on 24/10/2024 - 17:02
        +5

        I didn't consider that.

        Oh well, 27 is cheap enough to buy a new one, and I have car insurance for the first time in my life on this one so maybe it blows up the whole thing and I get a new model.*

        *The views and opinions expressed in this comment do not necessarily represent Dylan and are not permissable in a court of law

  • intelseb on 24/10/2024 - 16:39

    oh welcome deal, so existing accounts dont quality rip

    • Thefong on 24/10/2024 - 16:46

      took less than a minute to make a new one for me though soooooo

      • intelseb on 24/10/2024 - 21:03

        fair play i was being lazy, signed up with phone number this time

  • hambuger on 24/10/2024 - 16:40
    +2

    This price is madness. Someone's getting one for Christmas - they better appreciate my curation

  • thesummersky on 24/10/2024 - 16:42

    is the 128 version just bigger provided sd card or is it 128 internal storage?

    • NotReallyaMoneySaver on 24/10/2024 - 16:46
      +1

      128gb no-name card iirc

    • hambuger on 24/10/2024 - 16:48
      +3

      It's a bigger SD card but as others have noted they're trash and will fail. Grab one from amazon or officeworks or somewhere you know isn't selling fakes

      • CyberMurning on 24/10/2024 - 16:56

        people dont read my comments :(

  • vanyellow on 24/10/2024 - 16:44

    Im awaiting the RG35xx (non plus model) to go on sale again for around $50 need it for a xmas present..

    • RichardL on 24/10/2024 - 16:51
      +3

      Note: there's two variant of the RG35XX:

      • Old RG35XX - Cortex A9 Chipset - compatible with GarlicOS
      • New RG35XX - Allwinner H700 Chipset - compatible with muOS/Knulli

      There's also a bunch of new XX devices by Anbernic in various form factors.

      • vanyellow on 24/10/2024 - 16:59

        Cheers, i am aware of that, iv already got the older Cortex A9 Model (installed GarlicOS on it)

        They have so many models, i even considered the Plus model for Wifi/BT but then once you go to that level where do you stop

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