The R36S 8 Months Later: Still The King of Ultra-Budget Retro Handhelds?

The R36S made quite a buzz when it released eight months ago. But how does it hold up in 2024? Especially when you can regularly find this retro handheld on sale for under $30, it is a seriously interesting option.

Buy the R36S: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkV...
(Make sure to check the Aliexpress homepage for coupons, which will be able to save you around $4 when it's on sale).

R36S subreddit:   / r36s  

MicroSD compatibility: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

Info on ArkOS compatibility: https://ko-fi.com/post/R33SR35SR36S-U...

Chapters:
Intro/Info - 00:00
Controls - 03:47
Issues After 8 Months - 05:55
Final Thoughts - 07:24

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