The R36S is the ultimate Final Fantasy handheld. FF VII, FF VI, FF IX, FF Tactics, FF IV, FF V — the complete Final Fantasy library across PS1, SNES, and GBA runs at 100%. iGC tested every mainline FF title. Here are the definitive rankings.
Lab-Tested · Gamer-Verified · Expert-Curated by the iGC Team — www.handheldgameconsoles.games
🏆 Every Final Fantasy on R36S — iGC Complete Rankings
| Rank | Game | Score | Platform | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Final Fantasy VII | 10/10 | PS1 | 40-80h |
| #2 | Final Fantasy VI | 10/10 | SNES | 35-60h |
| #3 | Final Fantasy IX | 10/10 | PS1 | 40-70h |
| #4 | Final Fantasy Tactics | 10/10 | PS1 | 40-80h |
| #5 | Final Fantasy IV | 9.5/10 | SNES/GBA | 20-35h |
| #6 | Final Fantasy VIII | 9/10 | PS1 | 40-70h |
| #7 | Final Fantasy V | 9.5/10 | SNES/GBA | 30-50h |
| #8 | Chrono Trigger | 10/10 | SNES/DS | 20-40h |
| #9 | FF Tactics Advance (GBA) | 9/10 | GBA | 30-50h |
| #10 | Final Fantasy I & II (GBA) | 8.5/10 | GBA | 15-25h |
⭐ Final Fantasy VII on R36S — The Greatest RPG Ever Made
Cloud, Aerith, Tifa, Sephiroth. Midgar. The Lifestream. Meteor. The greatest story in gaming history. All 3 discs fully playable on R36S. All limit breaks, all summons, all side quests completable.
- All 3 discs fully completable
- All limit breaks unlockable
- All summons (Knights of the Round) obtainable
- Chocobo breeding and racing fully functional
- True ending achievable. 40-80h.
💿 PS1 Final Fantasy on R36S — All at 100%
The most charming FF. Zidane, Vivi, Garnet. Return to FF roots. 4 discs. 40-70h. iGC: 10/10.
The greatest tactical RPG. Ramza. Job system. Deep story. 40-80h. iGC: 10/10.
Squall and Rinoa. Junction system. 4 discs. Divisive but deep. 40-70h.
Square's masterpiece. Time travel. 13 endings. SNES/DS. 20-40h. iGC: 10/10.
🗡️ SNES Final Fantasy on R36S — All at 100%
| Game | Score | Why Play |
|---|---|---|
| Final Fantasy VI | 10/10 | Greatest 2D FF. Terra, Kefka, 14 characters. Opera scene. |
| Final Fantasy V | 9.5/10 | Best job system. Bartz. Exdeath. 30-50h. |
| Final Fantasy IV | 9.5/10 | Cecil's story. Active Time Battle. 20-35h. |
💡 Final Fantasy Tips for R36S
Menu + R2 (hold) for 2x speed. Essential for FF VII grinding, FF VIII junction farming, and any random battle heavy section.
Menu + R1 before every boss fight. FF bosses can wipe your party. Never lose 10 hours of progress.
FF VII (3 discs), FF VIII (4 discs), FF IX (4 discs). Use .pbp format to combine all discs into one file for seamless disc changes.
FF soundtracks (Nobuo Uematsu) are legendary. Use headphones for the best experience. Set volume to 60-70% for comfortable long sessions.
❓ FAQ
Yes. Final Fantasy VII (PS1) runs at 100% on R36S. All 3 discs fully playable, all limit breaks, all summons, Chocobo breeding, true ending. iGC score 10/10. 40-80h. The greatest RPG ever made.
Yes. Final Fantasy VI (SNES) runs at 100% on R36S. Full game, all 14 characters, all espers, true ending. iGC score 10/10. 35-60h. The greatest 2D Final Fantasy ever made.
Yes. Final Fantasy Tactics (PS1) runs at 100% on R36S. Full game, all jobs, all characters, true ending. iGC score 10/10. 40-80h. The greatest tactical RPG ever made.
iGC top 4: FF VII (PS1, 10/10), FF VI (SNES, 10/10), FF IX (PS1, 10/10), FF Tactics (PS1, 10/10). All at 100%. Start with FF VII for the most iconic experience, or FF VI for the greatest 2D FF.
Yes. Chrono Trigger (SNES/DS) runs at 100% on R36S. All 13 endings, all characters, all side quests. iGC score 10/10. 20-40h. Square's greatest masterpiece alongside FF VI.
