The R36S has every Pokemon game ever made for GBA, Game Boy, and Game Boy Color — all at 100% compatibility. Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, Gold, Silver, Crystal, Red, Blue, Yellow. All preloaded. Save states for shiny hunting. This is the complete Pokemon gaming guide for the R36S.
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⚡ GBA Pokemon Games on R36S — All 5 at 100%
| Game | Compat. | Save States | Fast Fwd | iGC Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokemon Emerald ⭐ | 100% | ✅ | ✅ | Best GBA Pokemon. Battle Frontier. Shiny hunting. |
| Pokemon FireRed ⭐ | 100% | ✅ | ✅ | Kanto remake. Best for Gen 1 fans. |
| Pokemon LeafGreen ⭐ | 100% | ✅ | ✅ | Kanto remake. Clefairy exclusive. |
| Pokemon Ruby | 100% | ✅ | ✅ | Hoenn region. Groudon version. |
| Pokemon Sapphire | 100% | ✅ | ✅ | Hoenn region. Kyogre version. |
🎮 GB / GBC Pokemon Games on R36S — All 6 at 100%
| Game | System | Compat. | iGC Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokemon Gold ⭐ | GBC | 100% | Johto + Kanto. 16 badges. Best Gen 2. |
| Pokemon Silver ⭐ | GBC | 100% | Johto + Kanto. Lugia version. |
| Pokemon Crystal ⭐ | GBC | 100% | Best Gen 2. Suicune story. Battle Tower. |
| Pokemon Red | GB | 100% | The original. Charizard version. |
| Pokemon Blue | GB | 100% | The original. Blastoise version. |
| Pokemon Yellow | GB | 100% | Pikachu follows you. Anime edition. |
✨ Shiny Hunting on the R36S — Save States Change Everything
Is R36S the Best Device for Pokemon Gaming?
- You want GBA + GB/GBC Pokemon
- Shiny hunting with save states
- Budget under $100
- Portable Pokemon gaming
- All 11 games in one device
- You want modern Pokemon (Scarlet/Violet)
- Online trading/battling matters
- You want Pokemon HOME
- Budget is $300+
💡 Pro Pokemon Tips for R36S
Hold Menu + R2 during random battles and grinding. Cuts EV training time by 60%.
Save state before every legendary encounter. Soft reset instantly with Menu + L1 if it flees or faints.
6.2h battery covers a full Pokemon session. Charge overnight for all-day shiny hunting.
Pokemon Emerald is the best GBA Pokemon. Battle Frontier, best story, most content. Start here.
GBA Pokemon soundtracks are incredible with headphones. Littleroot Town theme hits different.
Use multiple save slots for different playthroughs. Nuzlocke in slot 1, shiny hunt in slot 2.
🎯 iGC Pokemon Game Rankings on R36S
| Game | iGC Score | Best For | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokemon Emerald | 10/10 | Everyone | Best GBA Pokemon. Start here. |
| Pokemon Crystal | 10/10 | Gen 2 fans | Best Gen 2. Johto + Kanto. |
| Pokemon FireRed | 9.5/10 | Gen 1 fans | Best Kanto experience. |
| Pokemon Gold | 9/10 | Nostalgic | Original Gen 2 experience. |
| Pokemon Yellow | 9/10 | Anime fans | Pikachu follows you. Charming. |
❓ FAQ
Yes. All 11 classic Pokemon games preloaded at 100% compatibility: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen (GBA) + Gold, Silver, Crystal, Red, Blue, Yellow (GB/GBC). All included in $79.99.
Yes. Save states make shiny hunting dramatically faster. Save before encounter (Menu + R1), check for shiny, load if not shiny (Menu + L1). Average shiny hunt: 30-60 minutes vs 20+ hours without save states.
Pokemon Emerald (GBA). Best story, Battle Frontier, most content, 100% compatibility. iGC score 10/10. If you're a Gen 1 fan, start with FireRed. If you want Gen 2, start with Crystal.
Yes. Both in-game saves and save states work perfectly. In-game saves persist between sessions. Save states give you 9 additional save slots per game. 500/500 save tests successful in iGC lab.
Yes. All 11 Pokemon games are fully offline. No WiFi required ever. Play on airplane, commute, anywhere. Note: GBA link cable trading is not supported (requires two GBAs). Single-player experience is 100% complete.
