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frontpageRevOne | Staff posted Aug 25, 2025 08:51 PM
frontpageRevOne | Staff posted Aug 25, 2025 08:51 PM

Existing Customers: Retro Game Emulation Handhelds: R36H $26.85, K36:

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GAMINJA Store via AliExpress has K36 Retro Handheld Game Console for the prices listed after applying the corresponding code. Offer is valid for existing AliExpress customers (must have purchased something before). Shipping is free.

Available:BOYHOM Local Store via AliExpress has R36H Retro Handheld Game Console for the prices listed after applying the corresponding code. Offer is valid for existing AliExpress customers (must have purchased something before). Shipping is free.

Available:Note: Price may fluctuate slightly with currency exchange rates. You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to add items to your cart and place an order. To add your address, go to Settings via the drop-down menu at the top of the page, then select Shipping Address. You may have to manually type in the promo code to apply it at checkout. This item ships from a USA warehouse.

Thanks to Deal Editor RevOne for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • 3.5" 640x480 IPS screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
  • Rockchip RK3326 chipset
  • 1GB RAM
  • MicroSD Card Slot(s): 1 slot (K36) | 2 slots (R36H)
  • 1x 64GB microSD card included (w/ both)
  • Dual USB-C ports
  • Dual joysticks
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Battery: 3500mAh (K36) | 3000mAh (R36H)
  • Linux-based operating system: EmuELEC (K36) | ArkOS (R36H)
  • No built-in Bluetooth / Wi-Fi
  • Can emulative most titles up to SNES, SEGA Genesis, PS1and Game Boy Advance reliably well.

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    • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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GAMINJA Store via AliExpress has K36 Retro Handheld Game Console for the prices listed after applying the corresponding code. Offer is valid for existing AliExpress customers (must have purchased something before). Shipping is free.

Available:BOYHOM Local Store via AliExpress has R36H Retro Handheld Game Console for the prices listed after applying the corresponding code. Offer is valid for existing AliExpress customers (must have purchased something before). Shipping is free.

Available:Note: Price may fluctuate slightly with currency exchange rates. You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to add items to your cart and place an order. To add your address, go to Settings via the drop-down menu at the top of the page, then select Shipping Address. You may have to manually type in the promo code to apply it at checkout. This item ships from a USA warehouse.

Thanks to Deal Editor RevOne for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • 3.5" 640x480 IPS screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
  • Rockchip RK3326 chipset
  • 1GB RAM
  • MicroSD Card Slot(s): 1 slot (K36) | 2 slots (R36H)
  • 1x 64GB microSD card included (w/ both)
  • Dual USB-C ports
  • Dual joysticks
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Battery: 3500mAh (K36) | 3000mAh (R36H)
  • Linux-based operating system: EmuELEC (K36) | ArkOS (R36H)
  • No built-in Bluetooth / Wi-Fi
  • Can emulative most titles up to SNES, SEGA Genesis, PS1and Game Boy Advance reliably well.

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by RevOne | Staff

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skinnywallet42
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I bought one for $30 maybe 6 months ago. The same store for the R36H. It does come with a 64GB microSD fully loaded w/ ArkOS and a bunch of games. It's recommended to swap out that 64GB card with a reputable brand card, as it's inevitable that it will fail.


I would recommend googling some guides how to set up the R36S (R36S is exactly the same as R36H internally), including putting the latest version of ArkOS or your choice OS on there. 128GB or 256GB are cheap and you should be able to load Atari all the way up to PS1/PSP/Dreamcast, plus many arcade systems like Naomi and CPS.


It runs pretty much all systems flawlessly, though it's hit or miss on PSP/Dreamcast. I've enjoyed playing puzzle games and RPGs mostly. It's not nearly as fun to play SF2, MK series, etc. on such a small handheld.

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how do these things work? are there any games included
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Quote from DanMan5464 :
how do these things work? are there any games included

I bought one for $30 maybe 6 months ago. The same store for the R36H. It does come with a 64GB microSD fully loaded w/ ArkOS and a bunch of games. It's recommended to swap out that 64GB card with a reputable brand card, as it's inevitable that it will fail.


I would recommend googling some guides how to set up the R36S (R36S is exactly the same as R36H internally), including putting the latest version of ArkOS or your choice OS on there. 128GB or 256GB are cheap and you should be able to load Atari all the way up to PS1/PSP/Dreamcast, plus many arcade systems like Naomi and CPS.


It runs pretty much all systems flawlessly, though it's hit or miss on PSP/Dreamcast. I've enjoyed playing puzzle games and RPGs mostly. It's not nearly as fun to play SF2, MK series, etc. on such a small handheld.
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Mr-BlisterAug 25, 2025 10:52 PM
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Damn you RevOne! I told myself the next time I saw the R36H at $25, I'd jump on it.

I don't NEED this!😄
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empire_br23Aug 25, 2025 11:51 PM
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None of the links work for me
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I don't understand why SlickDeals is suddenly flooded with these kinds of emulation devices. Is the industry slapping Nintendo in the face (and rightly so)?
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Quote from RevOne :
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R36H Specs:
  • Review [youtu.be]
  • 3.5" 640x480 IPS screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
  • Rockchip RK3326 chipset
  • 1GB RAM
  • Dual micro SD card slots (1x 64GB card included)
  • Dual USB-C ports
  • Dual joysticks
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 3000mAh battery
  • Linux operating system (ArkOS)
  • No built-in Bluetooth / Wi-Fi
  • Can emulative most titles up to SNES, SEGA Genesis, PS1and Game Boy Advance reliably well.
K36 Specs:
  • Review [youtu.be]
  • 3.5" 640x480 IPS screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
  • Rockchip RK3326 chipset
  • 1GB RAM
  • 1x micro SD card slots (1x 64GB card included)
  • Dual USB-C ports
  • Dual joysticks
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 3500mAh battery
  • Linux operating system (EmuELEC)
  • No built-in Bluetooth / Wi-Fi
  • Can emulative most titles up to SNES, SEGA Genesis, PS1and Game Boy Advance reliably well.
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Quote from empire_br23 :
Links don't seem to work
Hmm, thanks for the heads up I was just updating the post a moment ago and it's possible that may have jumbled up the links for a second. Would you mind refreshing the page and trying again / reporting back with your results, please? Currently, I'm able to access the links okay. (Anyone else also experiencing errors?)
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Quote from RevOne :
Hmm, thanks for the heads up Smilie I was just updating the post a moment ago and it's possible that may have jumbled up the links for a second. Would you mind refreshing the page and trying again / reporting back with your results, please? Currently, I'm able to access the links okay. (Anyone else also experiencing errors?)

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Still 404's
Interesting Frown I can't seem to replicate the error on my side. I did a fresh copy and paste of the links as well. Would you happen to be using Adblock or VPN software by any chance? So sorry about all the trouble.
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Quote from RevOne :
Interesting I can't seem to replicate the error on my side. I did a fresh copy and paste of the links as well. Would you happen to be using Adblock or VPN software by any chance? So sorry about all the trouble.
Very bizarre, through the app on my phone it does works without an issue but on my PC it won't open. I am not using any VPNs. Somehow the redirect doesn't work on my PC. No trouble, I can use the app instead.

"Sorry, we can't find that page
But we still have lots for you to discover ~" 404.html
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Very bizarre, through the app on my phone it does works without an issue but on my PC it won't open. I am not using any VPNs. Somehow the redirect doesn't work on my PC. No trouble, I can use the app instead.

"Sorry, we can't find that page
But we still have lots for you to discover ~" 404.html
Thanks for the follow up! Repped. Apologies for having to take up your time in finding a workaround. I wonder if perhaps SD is just experiencing a temporary hiccup.
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Quote from RevOne :
Thanks for the follow up! Repped. Apologies for having to take up your time in finding a workaround. I wonder if perhaps SD is just experiencing a temporary hiccup.
No problem at all, thanks for the post and great deal! I can't wait for a system that will run Dreamcast/N64/Gamecube games a bit better without spending an arm and a leg.
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Damn you RevOne! I told myself the next time I saw the R36H at $25, I'd jump on it.

I don't NEED this!😄
I'm so sorry! Please don't be like me and end up with too many of these that you end up having to resell later lol
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No problem at all, thanks for the post and great deal! I can't wait for a system that will run Dreamcast/N64/Gamecube games a bit better without spending an arm and a leg.
Any time I think the closest we have to something like that would be the Anbernic RG406V and RG406H, but those are $110 and $120, respectively at the moment (not quite "cheap" yet).

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Quote from RevOne :
Any time I think the closest we have to something like that would be the Anbernic RG406V and RG406H, but those are $110 and $120, respectively at the moment (not quite "cheap" yet).
So many great options out there, I love the Retroid Pocket 5 too but hopefully they come down in price a little bit more.

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