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Emulation Performance

SNES GBA PS1 NDS PSP N64 DC Saturn GC PS2 3DS Wii

Here are (almost) complete compatibility lists for many different systems. Big thanks to Batou for all the work he has put into this!

https://github.com/GazousGit/R36S-Game-Compatibility-Lists

SD Cards

Warning

The stock microSD cards (those that get shipped with the device) cause a lot of problems and can get corrupted/defect any time. They are very cheap quality and unreliable. Change them as soon as possible. Please refer to the SD card section.

The R36S has 2 microSD card slots. Users can choose between a 1 card and a 2 card setup (explained in most guides). TF2 slot does not recognize every SD card brand.

Recommended SD card sizes

1 card Setup: 128GB

2 card Setup:

TF1: 16-32GB
TF2: 64-128GB

TF SD card slots

TF1 = OS Card Slot (right) - can store the firmware + roms
TF2 = Roms Card Slot (left) - only for roms

TF2 Compatibility ⚠️

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Info

Most SD cards should work in TF1 slot. Some users have reported problems with SanDisk cards on Panel 4 devices.

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Info

Most cards won't work in the TF2 slot ⚠️

These are also working in the TF2 slot:

KODAK UHS-I U3 V30 A1 - 64GB - ✅
HP mx330 Class 10 U3 - 64GB, 128GB - ✅
Patriot EP V30 A1 U3 - 128GB - ✅
Integral UltimaPro V30 A2 U3 INMSDX512G-180/150V30 82-39-24 (Purple card) - 512GB - ✅

There are a lot of fake or bad quality SD cards sold on AliExpress and Amazon. For an in-depth testing of various SD cards you could check The Great MicroSD Card Survey.

Here are a few reliable options picked by the community.

Amazon
Link¹	Price	Description
Amazon - Amazon - Amazon	~10-60€	Samsung EVO Select 64-512GB
Amazon - Amazon - Amazon	~20€	Samsung Evo/Pro plus 128GB
Amazon - Amazon - Amazon	~30€	Samsung Evo/Pro plus 256GB
Amazon - Amazon - Amazon	~10-60€	Kingston Canvas Select Plus microSD Card 64-512GB
Amazon - Amazon	~10-30€	Netac 32-256GB

Lots of users also reported cheaper KODAK and HP cards as reliable options. Make sure to check the reviews before ordering one of these.

AliExpress
Link¹	Price	Description
AliExpress	~5-20€	KODAK UHS-I U3 V30 A1 32-256GB
AliExpress	~5€	KODAK UHS-I U3 V30 A1 64GB
AliExpress	~5€	HP mx330 Class 10 U3 64 - AVOID THE 128GB/256GB VERSION!

Dual SD card guide

Advantages of a dual SD card setup:

If the OS somehow gets corrupted or defect or if you break something while tinkering, it's easier to replace/re-flashing the cfw. No need to re-copy all the roms/scraped images.
Your saves/retroarch configs are stored on the roms card. They are safe there in case a update goes wrong or the OS card fails.
You can easily swap between cards, if you have more than one rom/OS card.
You can swap rom cards between devices that have different display panels.

WiFi Dongles

WiFi Dongles
Wifi Dongle	Manufacturer	Chipset
TP-Link Archer T2U Nano	Realtek	RTL8811AU
TP-Link TL-WN725N	Realtek	RTL8188EUS
ODROID WiFi Module 5a	Realtek	RTL8811AU
ODROID WiFi Module 0	Mediatek/Ralink	RT5370N
ODROID WiFi Module 5BK	Realtek	RTL8812AU
Edimax EW-7611ULB	Realtek	RTL8723BU
Netgear A6100	Realtek	RTL8812AU
Simplecom NW602 AC600	Realtek	RTL8811CU
Goliton RT3070]	Mediatek	RT3070
	Realtek	RTL8192cu
	Realtek	RTL8188cus
	Mediatek/Ralink	RT2501/RT2573
TP-Link Archer T2U Nano	Atheros	AR9002U

Source: R3XS TF2 microSD Card and WiFi Dongle Compatibility List

R36S Game Compatibility Lists

Here are (almost) complete compatibility lists for many different systems. Big thanks to Batou for all the work he has put into this!

https://github.com/GazousGit/R36S-Game-Compatibility-Lists

Atomiswave
Dreamcast
Nintendo 64
Nintendo DS
Sega Saturn
Sony Playstation
Sony PSP

Android (AndR36oid)

↪ AndR36oid (LineageOS 18.1)

Game	Working / Additional Info
Apple Knight	✅
Asphalt 8	✅
Asphalt Xtreme	✅
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance	✅
Bully: Anniversary Edition	✅ Playable
Countryside Life	✅
Crossy Road	❌
Dandara	✅
Dawn Break Origin	✅ Playable
Dead Cells	✅
Dead Trigger 2 offline	✅ Perfect
Flappy Bird	✅
Forgotten Memories	✅
Goat Simulator	✅
Grimvalor	✅
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas	✅ Great performance
Hollow Knight	✅
Horizon Chase	✅
HUNTDOWN	✅
Implosion	✅ Great performance
Limbo	✅
Off The Road	✅ Great performance
Riptide GP Renegade	✅
Stranger Things 3: The Game	✅
SAMURAI II: VENGEANCE	✅ Perfect
SD Mighty Final Fight Rebirth	✅
Shadowgun	✅ Perfect
Slaughter	✅ Perfect
Subway Surfers	✅
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II	✅ Playable
Terraria	✅
Trial Xtreme	✅
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth	✅ Playable