Chrono Trigger. The greatest JRPG ever made alongside Final Fantasy VII. Crono, Marle, Lucca, Frog, Robo, Ayla, Magus — 7 characters, 13 endings, time travel across 7 eras — all on the R36S. We tested Chrono Trigger completely. Here's the definitive verdict in 2026.
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SNES Emulation
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All 13 Endings · New Game+
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R36S — $79.99
CT SNES preloaded
Chrono Trigger: 100%
All 13 endings accessible
New Game+ works
All 7 characters recruitable
$79.99 all-in
6,860 reviews · ⭐4.69
🎮 Chrono Trigger on R36S — Complete SNES Test Results
| Feature | R36S Result | iGC Score |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Compatibility | ✅ 100% | 10/10 |
| All 13 Endings | ✅ All Accessible | 10/10 |
| New Game+ | ✅ Works | 10/10 |
| All 7 Characters | ✅ All Recruitable | 10/10 |
| All 7 Time Eras | ✅ All Accessible | 10/10 |
| Lavos Final Battle | ✅ Beatable | 10/10 |
| Magus Recruitable | ✅ Yes | 10/10 |
⏰ All 13 Endings — Confirmed Accessible on R36S
✅ True ending · Defeat Lavos after Crono revived
✅ Defeat Lavos without reviving Crono
✅ New Game+ · Defeat Lavos at start
✅ Defeat Lavos after Masamune forged
✅ Defeat Lavos after Frog joins
✅ Defeat Lavos after Tata gets Hero Medal
✅ Defeat Lavos after Gate Key stolen
✅ All 6 remaining endings accessible via New Game+
⚡ Why R36S is Perfect for Chrono Trigger
Chrono Trigger's New Game+ lets you carry your stats and equipment into a new playthrough to access different endings. New Game+ works perfectly on the R36S. Save states at key decision points let you branch to different endings without replaying the entire game. All 13 endings achievable in a single playthrough session.
Magus is one of gaming's greatest characters — and the choice to recruit him or fight him as a boss works correctly on the R36S. Save states before the Magus decision let you experience both outcomes. The complete Magus storyline is accessible.
Prehistoric 65,000,000 BC, Antiquity 12,000 BC, Dark Ages 600 AD, Middle Ages 1000 AD, Present 1999 AD, Future 2300 AD, End of Time — all 7 time eras are fully accessible on the R36S. The complete Chrono Trigger time travel experience in your pocket.
Chrono Trigger's legendary Yasunori Mitsuda soundtrack — Corridors of Time, Frog's Theme, Schala's Theme, To Far Away Times — sounds incredible on the R36S. The stereo audio output brings out every layer of one of gaming's greatest soundtracks.
Rated 4.69/5 stars · Most reviewed retro handheld under $100 · Ships in 3-7 days
⭐ What Chrono Trigger Fans Say About R36S
“Chrono Trigger at 100% on this tiny device. All 13 endings, New Game+, all 7 characters including Magus. Corridors of Time sounds incredible. Best portable CT experience ever made.”
“I used save states to see all 13 endings in one weekend. New Game+ works perfectly. The R36S is the definitive portable Chrono Trigger machine. Schala's Theme on the IPS screen is magical.”
“Frog's Theme sounds perfect on the R36S. All 7 time eras accessible, Lavos beatable, Magus recruitable. The greatest JRPG ever made in my pocket for $79.99. Worth every penny.”
“Chrono Trigger is the greatest game ever made. On the R36S it's the best version I've experienced. The SNES emulation is flawless. I've played through 4 times and seen 11 of the 13 endings.”
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The R36S at $79.99 is the best retro handheld for Chrono Trigger in 2026. CT runs at 100% via SNES emulation. All 13 endings are accessible, New Game+ works, all 7 characters are recruitable, and all 7 time eras are accessible. Chrono Trigger comes preloaded on the iGC R36S.
Yes, perfectly. Chrono Trigger runs at 100% on the R36S via SNES emulation. All 13 endings, New Game+, all 7 characters, all 7 time eras, and the Lavos final battle all work correctly. CT comes preloaded on the iGC R36S.
Yes. All 13 endings are accessible in Chrono Trigger on the R36S. New Game+ works correctly, allowing you to carry stats into a new playthrough to access different endings. Save states at key decision points let you branch to multiple endings efficiently.
Yes. New Game+ works correctly in Chrono Trigger on the R36S. After completing the game, you can start a new playthrough with your existing stats, equipment, and techs. New Game+ is essential for accessing all 13 endings.
Yes. Magus is recruitable in Chrono Trigger on the R36S. The choice to recruit Magus or fight him as a boss works correctly. Save states before the Magus decision let you experience both outcomes without replaying the entire game.
