Retro Handheld Console Specs Database
Choose a retro handheld by the games you want to revisit, the screen you prefer and the configuration you will actually order. This comparison brings together current iGameConsole listing information for R36S, R36MAX, R36PRO, XF40V, Retroid Pocket Flip 2 and M22Pro. It is a shopping reference, not a universal emulator benchmark.
The quick answer: start with R36S for compact NES, SNES, GBA and PS1-oriented play. Compare R36MAX and R36PRO if a 4-inch IPS view matters more. Consider the Android-based XF40V or Flip 2 for their different software and design directions, or M22Pro for its listed 5-inch IPS Linux format. A higher price or larger screen does not establish that every demanding game runs well.
Explore R36S from $79.99 Compare all six listingsYour 30-second buying decision
Compact classic gaming
R36S gives you a listed 3.5-inch IPS screen, dedicated controls and Linux-based ArkOS community firmware. Choose 64GB at $79.99 or 128GB at $89.99. The extra $10 changes storage capacity, not processor performance.
See R36S configurationsA larger IPS view
R36MAX and R36PRO both list a 4-inch IPS screen at 640×480. Compare their product layouts, actual color choices and starting prices. R36MAX starts at $99.99; R36PRO starts at $89.99. Neither should be chosen on an assumption of guaranteed PSP, Dreamcast or PS2 performance.
Explore R36MAX · Explore R36PROA different ownership format
XF40V lists Android-based software and a 4-inch IPS display. Flip 2 lists a 5.5-inch AMOLED display and a folding design in its product description. M22Pro lists a 5-inch IPS Linux-based handheld. Compare the software workflow and exact configuration before paying for features that matter to you.
Check their differences belowOur recommendation: if your priority is familiar classic gaming at a lower starting price, compare R36S first. Move to another format for a specific reason, such as viewing area, Android-based software or a folding body, rather than treating a larger price tag as a compatibility certificate.
Current listing specifications and configurations
On a phone, swipe the table horizontally. Each product name and configuration button opens its own product page. These links explain the choices; they do not select a color or capacity for you.
| Console and buying interest | USD price and selectable configuration | Display listed | Software direction | Processor and memory information | Compatibility and essential checks | Product page |
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R36S
Compact dedicated retro play
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64GB $79.99 128GB $89.99 Seven listed colors across both capacities. |
3.5-inch IPS 640×480 listed |
Linux-based retro gaming OS (ArkOS community firmware); exact build may vary. | Rockchip RK3326 and 1GB DDR3L listed in the current product description. | NES, SNES, GBA and PS1-oriented choice. N64 and PSP are title-dependent; Dreamcast is limited. PS2 is not supported. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are not confirmed. | Choose R36S |
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R36MAX
A larger 4-inch view
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64GB $99.99 128GB $109.99 Black, White, Blue, Gray or Red. |
4-inch IPS 640×480 listed |
Linux-based retro gaming OS (ArkOS community firmware); exact build may vary. | Rockchip RK3326 and 1GB DDR3L listed in the current product description. | Classic GBA, SNES and PS1 interests are a practical starting point. N64 and PSP results vary. It is not positioned as an Android, full PS2 or broad Dreamcast solution. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are not listed as included features. | Choose R36MAX |
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R36PRO
4-inch Linux retro format
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64GB $89.99 128GB $99.99 Black, White, Blue, Gray or Red. |
4-inch IPS 640×480 listed |
Linux-based retro gaming OS (ArkOS community firmware); exact build may vary. | Rockchip RK3326 and 1GB DDR3L listed in the current product description. | GBA, SNES, PS1, N64, PSP and DS are listed interests, not identical performance results. Check title-specific controls and screen layout for DS. Not intended for PS2 or modern high-end emulation; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are not listed. | Choose R36PRO |
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XF40V
Android-based direction; flexible control arrangement described in prior product information
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From $129.99
64GB or 128GB; White, Black, Red, Purple or Blue. Check the selected capacity's current price on the product page. |
4-inch IPS listed Exact resolution requires configuration-specific confirmation. |
Android-based in the listing. Exact Android version and Google Play access require confirmation. | Exact chipset and RAM are not independently resolved in the reviewed current listing. Earlier numeric hardware claims are not treated as measured facts here. | GBA, SNES, PS1, N64 and PSP are named interests. Verify any essential game, app, wireless feature or detachable-control workflow. A platform name is not a full-library guarantee. | Check XF40V options |
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Retroid Pocket Flip 2
Premium folding Android-based format
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$499.99
Purple, Black, 16 Bit US or Green. The reviewed variants select color only, not storage capacity. |
5.5-inch AMOLED listed Exact resolution and refresh rate require confirmation. |
Android-based in the listing. Confirm any required app, OS version or Google Play access. | Chipset, RAM and shipped storage need configuration-specific confirmation. No processor or RAM value is asserted here from conflicting older copy. | Confirm shipped capacity and included software before ordering. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are named in the title; verify a required accessory or service. No universal PS2, GameCube or Switch claim is made. | Check Flip 2 configuration |
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M22Pro
5-inch Linux-based listing; distinct from M22 PRO MAX
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64G $129.99 128G $149.99 64G-Black, 64G-Grey, 128G-Black or 128G-Grey. |
5-inch IPS listed Historic resolution claims need product-specific confirmation. |
Linux-based retro gaming OS in the current title. Confirm installed firmware if EmuELEC is essential. | Exact chipset and RAM are not established by the reviewed current standard records. | GBA, SNES, PS1, PSP and NDS are named interests. Confirm specific PSP or NDS performance and layout. Do not borrow the hardware, wireless or HDMI claims of a similarly named M22 PRO MAX listing. | Choose M22Pro |
No fixed battery runtime, measured weight, star rating, review count, test score or average FPS is used to rank these products here. A specification copied from a listing is not the same as an independently recorded measurement. More expensive models are not automatically better for your own games.
Storage capacity, supplied content and performance are different decisions
R36S supplied-count reference: iGameConsole confirms 15,000+ preloaded games for the 64GB configuration and 20,000+ for 128GB. At the reviewed USD prices, the 128GB option costs $10 more. This is a capacity and content-count choice, not a faster processor, a certification of every named game or a licensing statement.
R36MAX and R36PRO also offer clear 64GB and 128GB variant choices. Their current listings associate those capacities with 15,000+ and 20,000+ games, respectively; confirm any one essential title separately. A large count can include different versions or regional releases and does not establish equal performance across all files.
M22Pro has four combined capacity-color choices, so read the whole label rather than assuming every unit is 128G from the URL. XF40V offers two capacities across five colors. Flip 2's reviewed choices are color-only, so its title's storage wording should not substitute for confirmation of the shipped configuration.
Read compatibility as a buying boundary, not a row of checkmarks
For NES, SNES, GBA and PS1-oriented interests, begin with a compact classic-focused listing such as R36S and assess your preferred games and controls. A named platform helps identify the intended use; it does not promise every game, a fixed frame rate or an identical result across firmware and emulator builds.
N64 and PSP deserve a title-specific question. Record the game name, emulator, software build and settings when comparing results. Dreamcast should not be a blanket reason to choose R36S or R36MAX. For DS/NDS, confirm how the two-screen layout and any touch-dependent interaction work on the selected handheld.
Do not buy R36S for PS2. Do not assume R36MAX or R36PRO provides full PS2 coverage. Likewise, Android-based software, an AMOLED screen and a premium price do not establish complete PS2, GameCube or Switch compatibility on XF40V or Flip 2. If one demanding title is your reason for buying, ask about that exact title and configuration first.
Ask about your essential gameA useful question includes the model, selected capacity, exact game and required feature. Product images demonstrate presentation and appearance, not proof that a depicted commercial game is installed or licensed for redistribution.
How to interpret the specifications
Variant-record facts
Prices, capacity labels and color labels above come from the reviewed selectable product variants. They identify what you can choose in the listing, but a variant label alone does not verify every component or accessory inside the box.
Listing specifications
Display, OS and hardware values are attributed to current product information. Where older copy conflicts or the shipped configuration is unclear, the table tells you what needs confirmation instead of turning the old number into a lab result.
Measured performance
A reproducible test needs the actual device and configuration, software build, game, settings, method and result. This page does not claim a verified FPS threshold, measured runtime, tested weight or universal compatibility rate.
Battery capacity in mAh is not a number of playing hours. Brightness, sound, game load, software, wireless use and battery condition affect runtime. Screen resolution is not the game's rendered resolution or a guarantee of integer scaling. A 4-inch display also does not prove a faster processor than a 3.5-inch one.
Static scores and review totals are not used in this comparison. Read the reviews displayed on the actual product page for customer context, and keep review opinion separate from hardware specifications or a reproducible game test.
Match the handheld to the way you will use it
Travel and short breaks: start with a format you would actually carry. Check charging instructions and save behavior before a trip; no whole-flight battery promise is made here. For a larger-view preference, compare the 4-inch and 5-inch listings rather than buying by the largest claimed game count.
Gifts: choose the recipient's games, comfort preference, color and setup tolerance first. A beginner wanting dedicated retro play may prefer a focused Linux-based handheld; someone requiring a particular Android app needs the exact app and software configuration checked. A retro-themed gift is not automatically suitable for every child or every game.
Desk and collection: a folding AMOLED device or a larger IPS screen can offer a different ownership experience. That is a design choice, not evidence of superior performance in every system. Verify required accessories, wireless workflows and any TV connection instead of inferring them from a photo.
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Specifications questions buyers ask
Which handheld should I compare first for classic gaming under $100?
Start with R36S for compact NES, SNES, GBA and PS1-oriented play: 64GB is $79.99 and 128GB is $89.99 at the reviewed USD base prices. Compare R36PRO from $89.99 or R36MAX from $99.99 if a listed 4-inch IPS view matters more. These are fit recommendations, not universal performance rankings.
Are R36MAX and R36PRO 1080p handhelds in this comparison?
No. Their current product descriptions list a 4-inch IPS display at 640×480. This comparison follows those current listing specifications rather than the old table's R36MAX 1920×1080 claim or its R36PRO 3.5-inch claim. The listed values are not presented as independent panel measurements.
Does 128GB make games run faster than 64GB?
A larger capacity is not a processor upgrade and does not establish better emulation performance. Choose it for storage room and the supplied configuration, not as a way to add unsupported systems.
How many games are supplied with R36S?
iGameConsole confirms 15,000+ preloaded games for 64GB and 20,000+ for 128GB. Counts do not establish the inclusion, licensing or performance of any named game. Confirm a must-play title separately.
Can I rely on platform labels for perfect N64, PSP or Dreamcast play?
No. Results depend on the specific game, emulator, firmware, settings and configuration. R36S has title-dependent N64 and PSP results and limited Dreamcast support. A larger screen or a listed platform name does not turn those into universal performance guarantees.
Is the Flip 2 listing confirmed as 128GB with a 120Hz screen?
Not by the records used for this comparison. The reviewed Flip 2 variants select color only at $499.99, while the current product information leaves shipped storage and exact screen refresh rate as confirmation points. The listing identifies a 5.5-inch AMOLED Android-based device; confirm any essential additional specification before buying.
Are M22Pro and M22 PRO MAX interchangeable names?
No. They are separate store listings with different product descriptions and variant configurations. The M22Pro row here links to the four-option Black/Grey listing at $129.99 for 64G or $149.99 for 128G. Do not copy hardware, connectivity or accessory claims from a similarly named listing.
Are the runtime figures and compatibility results independently lab-tested here?
No independent battery-hour, weight, FPS or universal compatibility result is asserted on this page. It compares current listing information and variant records, with unclear specifications marked for confirmation. A reproducible performance claim needs an identified device, configuration, method and result.
Choose the configuration that fits your games
For compact classic gaming, compare R36S 64GB and 128GB. For a larger 4-inch view, compare R36MAX and R36PRO. If an exact app, demanding game, shipped capacity or connection is essential, resolve that one requirement before checkout. You do not need the most expensive handheld; you need the right one for your use.
Choose R36S from $79.99 Compare R36MAX Confirm a must-have featureSelect the actual color and capacity on the product page. Current pricing, availability and checkout conditions govern the order.