Crash Bandicoot. Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back. Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped. The greatest PS1 platformers ever made — all on the R36S. We tested the complete classic Crash trilogy via PS1 emulation. Here's the definitive verdict for Crash fans in 2026.
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Crash 1/2/3 via PS1
Crash 1: 97%
Crash 2: 97% · Crash 3: 97%
Collectible in all 3 games
100% completion possible
$79.99 all-in
6,860 reviews · ⭐4.69
🎮 Crash Bandicoot Trilogy on R36S — Full PS1 Test Results
| Game | System | R36S | Gems/100% | iGC Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crash Bandicoot | PS1 | ✅ 97% | ✅ All Gems | 9.5/10 |
| Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back 🏆 | PS1 | ✅ 97% | ✅ All Gems | 9.5/10 |
| Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped 🏆 | PS1 | ✅ 97% | ✅ All Gems | 9.5/10 |
🏆 Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped on R36S — The Greatest Crash
- All 30 levels fully playable
- All gems collectible
- All relics achievable
- All 5 secret levels accessible
- All boss fights completable
- 100% completion achievable
- IPS screen makes colors vivid
- Save states before hard sections
- Never lose gem progress
- PS1 emulation best under $100
- Portable — play anywhere
- Time trial relics achievable
⚡ Why R36S is Perfect for Crash Bandicoot
Crash Bandicoot is notoriously difficult — especially the original. Save states before every hard section, before every gem attempt, before every boss. Never lose your gem streak. The R36S transforms Crash from a frustrating challenge into an enjoyable adventure without removing the skill requirement.
Crash Bandicoot's vibrant tropical environments — N. Sanity Beach, Cortex Power, Dingo Canyon — look incredible on the R36S IPS screen. The backlit display brings out the orange, green, and blue color palette in a way original PS1 hardware couldn't match on a CRT.
All gems are collectible in Crash 1, 2, and 3 on the R36S. The colored gems, the clear gems, the relics in Crash 3 — all achievable. 100% completion is possible in all three games. For completionists, the R36S is the ideal Crash machine.
Crash 1, Crash 2: Cortex Strikes Back, and Crash 3: Warped — all preloaded via PS1 emulation. The complete classic Crash trilogy from 1996-1998 in your pocket for $79.99. No downloads, no setup needed.
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⭐ What Crash Bandicoot Fans Say About R36S
“Crash 3: Warped at 97% on this tiny device. All 30 levels, all gems, all relics. Save states before the hard gem runs saved my sanity. The IPS screen makes the tropical levels look incredible.”
“Crash 2 at 97% via PS1. All gems collectible, 100% completion achieved. The original Crash 1 is brutal but save states make it manageable. Best portable Crash experience ever made.”
“The complete Crash trilogy preloaded for $79.99. Crash 1, 2, and 3 all via PS1. No other handheld under $100 runs Crash this well. The R36S is the definitive portable Crash machine.”
“I finally got 100% on Crash 1 thanks to save states. The colored gems, the clear gems — all collectible. The R36S made the hardest PS1 platformer actually enjoyable. Worth every penny.”
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The R36S at $79.99 is the best retro handheld for Crash Bandicoot in 2026. Crash 1, 2, and 3 all run at 97% via PS1 emulation. All gems are collectible, 100% completion is achievable in all three games. No other handheld under $100 matches the R36S for PS1/Crash compatibility.
Yes. Crash Bandicoot 1, 2, and 3 all run at 97% on the R36S via PS1 emulation. All levels are playable, all gems are collectible, and 100% completion is achievable. All three games come preloaded on the iGC R36S.
Yes. 100% completion is achievable in Crash 1, 2, and 3 on the R36S. All colored gems, clear gems, and relics (Crash 3) are collectible. Save states make the gem runs in Crash 1 much more manageable without removing the skill requirement.
Crash Bandicoot 1, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, and Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped all come preloaded on the iGC R36S via PS1 emulation. The complete classic Crash trilogy from 1996-1998 ready to play out of the box.
Yes. Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped runs at 97% on the R36S via PS1 emulation. All 30 levels, all gems, all relics, all 5 secret levels, and all boss fights work correctly. 100% completion is achievable. Crash 3 comes preloaded on the iGC R36S.
