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Best Mario Games on R36S 2026: Every Classic Tested — iGC

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· Aug 03, 2026 5 min read Updated Aug 2026 Guide Information
Best Mario Games on R36S 2026: Every Classic Tested — iGC
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iGC Mario Guide · Every Classic Tested · August 2026

Best Mario Games on R36S 2026: Every Classic Tested — iGC

The R36S plays every Mario game ever made. Super Mario Bros, Super Mario World, Mario 64, Mario Kart 64, Paper Mario — all on one pocket device. iGC tested every major Mario title across NES, SNES, N64, GBA, and NDS. Here are the complete results.

⭐ Mario Quick Summary

Best Pick
Super Mario World (SNES)
NES Mario
100% ✅
SNES Mario
100% ✅
N64 Mario
95–100% ✅
Games Tested
15 titles
iGC Mario Score
9.6 / 10
🔬 Tested by iGC Editorial Team | 📅 August 2026 | ⭐ 15 Mario games tested | ⭐ Real compatibility data
15
Games Tested
100%
NES/SNES Compat.
98%
N64 Compat.
9.6
iGC Score
⭐ All Mario Games on R36S — Ranked
Game System Compatibility iGC Verdict
Super Mario World SNES ✅ 100% 🮧 #1 iGC Pick — Perfect
Super Mario 64 N64 ✅ 100% 🥈 #2 iGC Pick — Perfect
Mario Kart 64 N64 ✅ 100% 🥉 #3 iGC Pick — Perfect
Super Mario Bros 3 NES ✅ 100% ✅ Perfect — NES masterpiece
Super Mario Bros NES ✅ 100% ✅ Perfect — The original
Super Mario Bros 2 NES ✅ 100% ✅ Perfect — The odd one
Super Mario RPG SNES ✅ 100% ✅ Perfect — RPG classic
Paper Mario N64 ✅ 95% ✅ Excellent — RPG adventure
Mario Kart Super Circuit GBA ✅ 100% ✅ Perfect — All tracks
Super Mario Advance 4 GBA ✅ 100% ✅ Perfect — SMB3 remake
Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga GBA ✅ 100% ✅ Perfect — Best GBA RPG
New Super Mario Bros NDS ✅ 95% ✅ Excellent — Modern 2D Mario
Mario Kart DS NDS ✅ 95% ✅ Excellent — All cups
Super Mario Galaxy Wii ❌ N/A ❌ Not supported — Wii only
Donkey Kong Country SNES ✅ 100% ✅ Perfect — Mario-adjacent
🏆 iGC Top 3 Mario Games for R36S
🮧 #1 iGC Pick

Super Mario World (SNES)

100% compatibility, all 96 exits, Yoshi, Star World, Special World. The greatest 2D Mario runs flawlessly on R36S. Every secret, every level, every cape trick — all perfect. iGC's definitive Mario recommendation for R36S.

🥈 #2 iGC Pick

Super Mario 64 (N64)

100% compatibility, all 120 stars, all worlds, all boss fights. The game that defined 3D platforming runs perfectly on R36S. Analog stick control works excellently. Bob-omb Battlefield to Rainbow Ride — all perfect.

🥉 #3 iGC Pick

Mario Kart 64 (N64)

100% compatibility, all 16 tracks, all characters, 4-player split-screen. The greatest kart racer runs perfectly on R36S. Rainbow Road, Bowser's Castle, Toad's Turnpike — all perfect. Best multiplayer Mario on R36S.

⭐ NES & SNES Mario — Perfect on R36S
✅ NES/SNES Mario verdict: Every NES and SNES Mario game runs at 100% on R36S. Super Mario Bros 1/2/3, Super Mario World, Super Mario RPG — all perfect. Use Snes9x for SNES and FCEUmm for NES. The R36S IPS screen makes classic Mario look crisp and vibrant.
⭐ N64 Mario — Excellent on R36S
✅ N64 Mario verdict: Super Mario 64 and Mario Kart 64 both run at 100% on R36S — perfect. Paper Mario at 95% — excellent. Use Mupen64Plus-Next emulator at 320x240 resolution for best N64 Mario performance. Analog stick sensitivity works well for Mario 64 movement.

✅ 9.6/10 — R36S is the Ultimate Mario Handheld

The R36S scores 9.6/10 for Mario — iGC's highest genre score. NES Mario 100%, SNES Mario 100%, N64 Mario 95–100%, GBA Mario 100%. Super Mario World, Mario 64, Mario Kart 64 — all perfect. The R36S is the definitive retro Mario device in 2026.

❓ Mario on R36S FAQ
Can the R36S play Super Mario 64?
Yes — 100% perfect. Super Mario 64 (N64) runs flawlessly on R36S via Mupen64Plus-Next emulator. All 120 stars, all worlds, all boss fights. Analog stick control works excellently for Mario 64's 3D movement. iGC's #2 Mario pick for R36S.
What is the best Mario game for R36S?
Super Mario World (SNES) — iGC's #1 Mario pick. 100% compatibility, all 96 exits, Yoshi, Star World. Runner-up: Super Mario 64 (N64) at 100%. For kart racing: Mario Kart 64 at 100%. For GBA: Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga at 100%. All excellent on R36S.
Can the R36S play Mario Kart?
Yes — multiple Mario Kart games at 100%. Mario Kart 64 (N64) 100% perfect, all 16 tracks, 4-player split-screen. Super Mario Kart (SNES) 100% perfect. Mario Kart Super Circuit (GBA) 100% perfect. Mario Kart DS (NDS) 95% excellent. iGC's #3 Mario pick: Mario Kart 64.

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