Mortal Kombat. Mortal Kombat II. Mortal Kombat 3. The most iconic fighting game series ever made — all on the R36S. We tested the complete classic MK library across SNES, Genesis, and GBA. Fatalities work. Here's the definitive verdict for MK fans in 2026.
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R36S — $79.99
All classic MK preloaded
MK1/2/3: 100%
All fatalities work
ABACABB works
Full gore enabled
$79.99 all-in
6,860 reviews · ⭐4.69
🎮 Every Classic Mortal Kombat on R36S — Full Test Results
| Game | System | R36S | Fatalities | iGC Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortal Kombat (Genesis) | Genesis | ✅ 100% | ✅ All Work | 9.5/10 |
| Mortal Kombat II 🏆 | SNES/Genesis | ✅ 100% | ✅ All Work | 10/10 |
| Mortal Kombat 3 / Ultimate MK3 | SNES/Genesis | ✅ 100% | ✅ All Work | 9.5/10 |
| Mortal Kombat 4 | GBA | ✅ 100% | ✅ All Work | 9/10 |
🏆 Mortal Kombat II on R36S — The Greatest MK
- All 12 fighters selectable
- All fatalities execute correctly
- All babalities + friendships work
- Shang Tsung morphs work
- All special moves input correctly
- Ladder mode completable
- IPS screen makes sprites vivid
- D-pad handles MK inputs precisely
- Save states for practice
- Genesis emulation 100% accurate
- Iconic Dan Forden soundtrack
- Pocket-sized — play anywhere
⚡ Why R36S is Perfect for Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat fatalities require precise directional inputs at close range. The R36S D-pad handles all MK fatality inputs correctly — back, forward, down, up combinations all register reliably. Sub-Zero's spine rip, Scorpion's toasty, Liu Kang's bicycle kick fatality — all execute correctly.
The Genesis version of MK1 with the blood code is the definitive MK1 experience. The SNES version had censored grey sweat instead of blood. On the R36S, the Genesis version runs at 100% with full blood and fatalities enabled via the ABACABB code.
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 features the largest classic MK roster — 23 fighters including Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Kitana, Mileena, Ermac, and more. All 23 fighters, all fatalities, all brutalities run at 100% on the R36S. The definitive classic MK experience.
MK1, MK2, MK3, Ultimate MK3, MK4 — all preloaded. The complete classic Mortal Kombat saga from 1992-1997 in your pocket for $79.99. No downloads, no setup, no blood codes needed (though they still work).
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⭐ What Mortal Kombat Fans Say About R36S
“MK2 at 100% on this tiny device. All 12 fighters, all fatalities, babalities, friendships. Sub-Zero's spine rip works perfectly. The IPS screen makes the sprites look incredible. Best portable MK2 ever.”
“Genesis MK1 with the blood code at 100%. ABACABB still works! Full blood, full fatalities. The definitive MK1 experience in my pocket. The R36S is the ultimate classic MK machine.”
“Ultimate MK3 at 100%. All 23 fighters, all fatalities, all brutalities. Ermac, Mileena, Kitana all playable. The complete classic MK roster in my pocket for $79.99. Incredible value.”
“The D-pad handles fatality inputs perfectly. Back, forward, down combinations all register. Scorpion's toasty, Liu Kang's bicycle kick — all execute correctly. Best portable MK experience ever.”
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The R36S at $79.99 is the best retro handheld for Mortal Kombat in 2026. MK1, MK2, MK3, Ultimate MK3, and MK4 all run at 100%. All fatalities work correctly. The Genesis blood code (ABACABB) works. The complete classic MK library comes preloaded.
Yes. All Mortal Kombat fatalities work correctly on the R36S. The D-pad handles all fatality directional inputs — back, forward, down, up combinations all register reliably. Sub-Zero's spine rip, Scorpion's toasty, Kitana's fan fatality — all execute correctly in MK1, MK2, and MK3.
Yes. The Genesis MK1 blood code (A, B, A, C, A, B, B at the Code of Honor screen) works perfectly on the R36S. Full blood and fatalities are enabled. The Genesis version with blood code is the definitive MK1 experience and runs at 100% on the R36S.
Mortal Kombat 1 (Genesis), Mortal Kombat II (SNES/Genesis), Mortal Kombat 3, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (SNES/Genesis), and Mortal Kombat 4 (GBA) all come preloaded on the iGC R36S. The complete classic MK library from 1992-1997 ready to play out of the box.
Yes, perfectly. Mortal Kombat II runs at 100% on the R36S via SNES and Genesis emulation. All 12 fighters, all fatalities, babalities, friendships, and Shang Tsung morphs all work correctly. MK2 comes preloaded on the iGC R36S.
