Retro Handheld Video Game Console
Classic Gaming Emulator | Portable | UK Stock
£35.99 – £89.99Price range: £35.99 through £89.99 -25% OFF
🎮 R36S Retro Handheld Video Game Console
Preloaded with Tens of Thousands of Classic Games
Only from Game Matrix™, a UK-registered trademark you can trust.
Experience the golden era of gaming in the palm of your hand with the R36S Retro Handheld Video Game Console.
Whether you’re revisiting childhood favourites or exploring retro gems for the first time, this device combines a powerful processor with a stunning display and a vast library of games, offering unbeatable value for endless entertainment.
✅ Key Features:
🎮 Massive Game Library
Preloaded with up to 100,000+ games across multiple platforms.
🆕 Latest ArkOS Preinstalled:
All Game Matrix® R36S consoles come with the latest ArkOS version for a smooth, stable, and feature-rich experience.
🧩 Optimised Ram Setup (Dual-Chip):
Features a dual-chip memory design for faster data access, improved stability, and smoother gameplay across demanding emulators.
🕹️ Multi-System Support
Supports PlayStation, MAME arcade, Super Famicom (SNES), NES, Nintendo 64, Nintendo DS, PSP, Sega MegaDrive (Genesis), Dreamcast, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Neo Geo, PC Engine, and Game Gear.
⚡ Ready to Play
Thousands of games, ready out of the box. No setup required.
🧳 Compact & Portable
Lightweight and pocket-sized. Perfect for travel, commutes, or home use.
🖥️ Crisp 3.5” IPS Display
Bright, vibrant colours with wide viewing angles and minimal input lag.
🧠 Powerful Linux-Based OS
Built on a quad-core RK3326 chip (ARMv8 architecture with NEON, VFPv3, VFPv4), with up to 1GB RAM for stable, smooth performance.
💾 Dual SD Card Slots (TF1 + TF2)
Supports all gaming systems, including the feature-rich ArkOS, and the fast & stable EmuELEC.
🧩 Optimized RAM Setup
Our R36S devices from Game Matrix™ feature single or dual-chip RAM configurations, delivering up to 1GB of memory. This setup is carefully optimised to provide more than enough RAM to ensure smooth emulation and efficient performance across all supported systems.
✔️ Full ArkOS Support
All Game Matrix™ consoles include robust, optimised ArkOS support.
🔋 Long-Lasting Battery Life
Enjoy 5–6 hours of playtime on standard games and 3–4 hours on more demanding titles.
💾 Save Your Game Progress
Many supported games allow you to save your progress — so you can pick up exactly where you left off.
🧠 Upgradable & Expandable Storage
Expand your game library using a compatible microSD card. If you plan to upgrade storage or game selection, message Game Matrix™ so we can ensure you receive an upgrade-ready model and guide you on TF card compatibility.
🔌 USB Type-C Charging
Modern, fast, and convenient. Charges reliably and works with most standard cables.
🌐 Connectivity
Supports Wi-Fi via a compatible USB dongle (not included). As with all R36S models, this requires some basic technical knowledge to install and configure. Feel free to reach out before ordering if you have any specific questions.
🎁 Perfect Gift Idea
Ideal for:
🛡 Certified for European Quality & Reliability
Each R36S unit meets stringent European compliance standards, supported by EMC reports from trusted manufacturing partners. Fully compliant with:
You’re investing in a safe, approved, and dependable product – offered exclusively by Game Matrix™, a verified UK seller.
🔒 Built on Trust
We only offer high-quality, tested units with stable firmware and properly configured game libraries – sourced from reliable manufacturers that provide valid EU compliance certifications.
Be cautious of misleading claims or negative content circulated by certain manufacturers or their resellers through sponsored posts.
As a UK-registered trademark, Game Matrix™ is committed to providing trusted, reliable products — choosing performance and integrity over cheap, unreliable alternatives.
📦 What’s Included
🛍️ Why Buy from Game Matrix™?
🎮 Popular Systems & Sample Games
Thousands included — here’s a quick taste:
⚠️ Important Note
These consoles are preloaded in batches, so there may be a slight 2% variation in game lists. However, all major and iconic titles are included for a complete retro experience.
🔐 Content Ownership Notice
All product images, descriptions, formatting, and layout on this website are the intellectual property of Game Matrix™, a UK-registered trademark. Any copying, reproduction, or unauthorised use of this content is strictly prohibited.
| Color | Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Pink (Solid), Pink (Transparent), Purple, Red (Solid), Red (Transparent), Sky Blue (Solid), Sky Blue (Transparent), White, Yellow |
|---|---|
| Storage Capacity | 64GB – 15K Games, 128GB – 21K Games, 128GB – 40K Games, 256GB – 60K Games, 512GB – 100K Games |
Jack –
Very fast delivery. Quality product, just as advertised! The screen is amazingly good! Very happy with purchase!
edward –
worth price
Ellie –
i didnt expect this quality for the price
M. Ali –
very fun to use when bored
Sara Ali –
screen brightness is good
Sincerely Sherrell –
I’m really impressed with this Retro Game 4 inch handheld console. The screen size is perfect big enough to enjoy the games but still very portable. The build quality feels solid and the buttons are comfortable to use.
Ahmed H. –
i use it mostly for ps1 games and it runs fine
Nitesha Gutha –
does the job
Amy –
i like playing gba games on it the most
Chris –
no complaints from me
carolyn Lindstrom –
I love having so many games in one place, brings back childhood memories.
Jennie –
feels okay in hand not uncomfortable
Ethan W. –
very enjoyable device
Raj Patel –
honestly very impressed for the price. screen is clear and bright, controls feel decent
Nathan Scott –
honestly very impressed for the price. screen is clear and bright, controls feel decent
Mike L –
fun little thing. happy with it
LISA –
It comes with many classic games and they run smoothly. The screen is bright and clear, and the battery lasts quite a long time which is great for travel or relaxing at home.
Mark vanda –
very decent device
N. Ahmed –
amazing little thing
Zara Malik –
nice little console
Colt Gillespie –
buttons feel decent and responsive
Akuma Shinto –
good for beginners
Ana García –
easy to use
Miguel Torres –
solid choice
R. Costa –
happy purchase
Raj Patel –
screen size is perfect for handheld gaming
Henry Adams –
very enjoyable
Roger –
performs well
Siyri –
good design
ArcadeJay –
works great for me
David Brown –
overall very satisfied
Alex –
Fantastic seller! Was looking to buy one of these and found this amazing seller – item as described and tested – works great and will definitely buy again! Seller was kind to advise on upgrades too and very responsive!
Stephen –
pretty fun to use
JohnnyTrekker –
good for beginners
Lara –
good experience so far
George W. Fisher –
good handheld
P. Kum –
the screen looks better than expected
Tree –
looks clean and simple
Viktor Petrov –
nice purchase
S. Andersen –
works perfectly fine
Lois Paha –
performs well
Hassan –
worth the money spent
Jake Rider –
enjoyable experience
Brian D. –
good overall performance
Lily W. –
really worth buying
Fatima Noor –
good enough for daily use
S. Khan –
does the job
Anna Kowalska –
smooth gameplay overall
Lois Paha –
really worth buying
J. Taylor –
fun little thing. happy with it
Oliver –
i like the retro feel of it
Ken Hat –
runs smoothly
Beth W –
easy to navigate menus
fadhloy –
nice for the price
Chloe T. –
i mostly use it at night works great
Emma Taylor –
runs ps1 games better than i thought
Carl p –
very nice
Daniel Kim –
nice little gadget
brosky –
no complaints from me
brosky –
nice and compact
R Singh –
no issues at all
Peter jans –
battery is okay not bad
Brittany –
i like it alot. no bugs so far
Suiter –
decent build quality
Karen –
i play it during breaks
Clark –
simple and effective device
J. weatherly –
screen brightness is good
Cooper –
easy to learn controls
Petriya –
works without problems
D. Silva –
simple setup process
J. Park –
good battery backup
Mei Lin –
very lightweight device
Lucas Brown –
very decent device
Ben Anderson –
not heavy at all
AJP –
i take it with me everywhere
J. Park –
feels solid enough
Jakky Miral –
very handy device
Sophie –
decent sound output
miriam –
enjoyable for short gaming sessions
Leo Dubois –
the controls respond well. good choice for retro gaming
L. Wang –
works as expected
Ryan Kerch –
fun to play old games
F. Rossi –
perfect for travel. fits in my pocket easy
Leo D. –
Great to be able to play so many games i grew up with.
Layla Hassan –
Easy to use and play.
Sandra siqueira –
good
Leyny Campusano –
I am a big fan of this product, I carry it with me every time i travel.
Liliana Chavez –
sound is okay nothing special but works
Servane –
the buttons feel decent and responsive enough
J. weatherly –
pretty good
miriam –
very enjoyable to use and play
Ali R. –
very easy to use even if you never used these before. just turn on and play
Sincerely Sherrell –
really nice handheld for the price works better than i expected
Jonas –
i like the screen size its just right for handheld
gary Townsend –
Easy to use and play.
P. Kum –
buttons are okay not too hard not too soft
Zara Malik –
no lag in most games i tried
Hocking –
the amount of games included is alot
Kenny –
the design is simple but looks nice
Chohan –
i use it almost everyday now
Ken Hat –
very enjoyable device
Dennis –
setup was easier than i thought
Henry Adams –
pretty fun to use
Melissa –
runs most retro games smooth
Ethan Clark –
i like playing gba games on it the most
Layla Hassan –
decent
Isabella –
feels okay in hand not uncomfortable
Nathan Scott –
i like how simple it is just turn on and play
Ali R. –
battery lasts few hours which is fine for me
Clark –
does exactly what it should
Miguel Torres –
works smooth
Chohan –
easy to carry around and not heavy
Fatoumata –
screen size is perfect for handheld gaming
runhot –
feels okay in hand not uncomfortable
Jake P. –
really good for killing time
James Walker –
screen is clear and bright enough for most games
Sophia –
great for travel
Stephen –
good console
Brian –
works great no issues so far
K. Lee –
i didnt expect this quality for the price
Lilly –
build quality is better than expected honestly
Kish –
satisfied with my purchase
J. M. Becker –
amazing little gadget
S. Khan –
took me bit time to learn menu but its fine now
Ana García –
buttons feel decent and responsive
Gary G. –
compact and useful
Norman –
overall a nice handheld for the price
villalba –
satisfied
Victor Hugo –
sound is fine nothing special
ibster –
really fun gadget
HonestFeedback22 –
Works perfectly in my retro console thank you for checking with me before posting it out to me. Has some games really wanted to play on there so thank you.
Poppy S –
good
I. Popescu –
I’m really impressed with this Retro Game 4 inch handheld console. The screen size is perfect big enough to enjoy the games but still very portable. The build quality feels solid and the buttons are comfortable to use.
ChrispyCreamy –
very happy with this purchase. worth the money
Tree –
Very Nice R36S looks really legit and the real deal 100% recommend.
Olivia Martin –
amazing little gadget
AJP –
i like how compact it is, fits in my bag easy
B. Silva –
the design is simple but looks good
Sophie Laurent –
sound quality is fine nothing amazing but okay
Yuki Tanaka –
battery life is okay lasts enough for few hours gaming
onna milli –
no lag on most games i tried so far
georgina –
worth price
Y. Chen –
really enjoying this handheld its simple but very fun to use everyday
Harvey J. –
Good poduct
V. Ivanov –
i use it everyday on my commute
Oliver –
works great no issues till now
Ethan –
very fun device i keep using it more than i thought
Conor Gerrard –
very happy with this purchase. worth the money
Jomil Edison –
the buttons feel decent and responsive enough
Eunice –
nice little console
Roscoe –
i was suprised how many games it can handle
Zara Hussain –
pretty good
QuickReviewGuy –
easy to use and love pokemon games
T. Nguyen –
great for retro games lovers like me
S. Andersen –
it came with alot of games already which is very good
Jonas –
very lightweight and easy to carry around
ساهر –
perfect for short gaming sessions
Maria Gonzalez –
everything works as expected no problems
Theo Martin –
good value for money
Ellie –
i didnt expect the screen to be this clear, games look really nice on it
Repp –
i take it everywhere now really useful
Tacey Reichman –
easy setup and lots of games already there
Jomil Edison –
i bought it as a gift and they really liked it
Leyny Campusano –
didnt expect it to be this enjoyable honestly
Dan New –
Good poduct
Sandra siqueira –
good
Lù –
very fun to use when bored
Sophie –
excellent device for the price
Jose Marcos –
the design is simple but nice looking
Ryan Kerch –
overall very satisfied with my purchase would recommend
Brobotics –
took me bit time to understand menus but after that its easy
DrAngel –
decent little handheld does what it says
Jea4646 –
solid build for a cheap device
AJP –
sound is okay nothing special but works
Jake P. –
no problems so far everything working as expected
Mateus Goulart Añez –
amazing for retro gaming lovers
Peter jans –
i use it mostly for ps1 games and it runs fine
Hamma –
lightweight and comfortable to hold even for long time
J. weatherly –
good product overall
Lucas Green –
battery could be bit longer but still good enough
Shopper_91 –
The delivery was impressively quick, and the item arrived securely packaged with no damage at all. After using it, I found the performance to be excellent and I’m very pleased with the quality. Definitely worth purchasing!
Dixon Dallas –
Easy to use and play.
Dennis –
Really fun little handheld if you’re into retro games. You can start playing right away without setting anything up.
Layla –
Brilliant little console with loads of classic games. Great value for money and easy to use.
Rosy –
really happy with this little console. didnt expect much but it actually runs most games smooth and no issues so far
Norman –
sound is ok not super loud but works fine for me.
Robert R. –
Excellent item, arrived quickly. Many thanks!
Harvey J. –
Bought this for nostalgia and it delivers. plays all my old gba games perfectly
Carl p –
Very fast delivery. Quality product, just as advertised! The screen is amazingly good! Very happy with purchase!
Tobias –
honestly very impressed for the price. screen is clear and bright, controls feel decent
brenda –
Clear graphics and screen. Feels just right in my hand. Loads up quick too and so far battery life holding up really well too.
lussy –
Great little handheld for old Pokémon and GBA games. That’s mostly what I use it for.
JamesF –
buttons feel okay not the best but still enjoyable to play
User8472 –
its small but works really well. i use it everyday before sleep
GameTimeTom –
I love having so many games in one place, brings back childhood memories.
Clark –
I mean for this price… its actually really good??
de Olveira –
Easy to use and play.
Beth W –
love it
Ruby Adams –
perfect
George T. –
very easy to use even if you never used these before. just turn on and play
user-M11WPA –
perfect for travel. fits in my pocket easy
Kimber –
the amount of games included is crazy. keeps me busy for hours
Tree –
very good value for money. cant really complain
Lissa –
worth it
Whoknowes –
very good
Chohan –
I like it alot. battery lasts long enough and charging is fast
KKsNana –
works great
Poppy S –
works fine
TexasT –
Good product
Yenny –
nice
fadhloy –
good quality
Zoe –
amazing little thing
ProShopper –
i was suprised how smooth some games run on this
Nova –
amazing little thing
Callum B –
nice console
Melissa –
Good variety of games
Lucas Mendes –
excellent device
A.David –
screen quality is better than i thought honestly
Holly D. –
super fun
Stephen –
good product
Cane –
excellent
miriam –
simple and fun device. nothing complicated just gaming
Marclay –
Pretty happy with it so far, didnt expect this much performance honestly.
Lily W. –
Fantastic game – makes a brilliant Christmas gift!
Lilly –
The buttons feel solid, not mushy, and the battery life is better than I expected. I’ve been able to play for hours without worrying about charging. It’s lightweight, easy to take around, great for quick gaming sessions.
NoelWatts –
Easy to use and play.
johnas F. –
I especially like the nostalgic feeling of playing old-school games again. It’s simple, fun, and easy to use. Great value for the price and a perfect gift for anyone who loves retro gaming.
Mina Carol –
graphics look decent for retro games, crazy and still nice.
JudiPie –
Honestly surprised how much it can handle for such a cheap device. PS1 games run way better than I expected.
Maria Dunbar –
Awesome for the price.
Kish –
Great little handheld for old Pokémon and GBA games. That’s mostly what I use it for.
Ellie –
lovinggg this tiny device
Wilmar Edilberto –
Excellent item, arrived quickly. Many thanks!
Liliana Chavez –
Wow I love this console, I played it yesterday and it has different game modes like play station, game boy, Nintendo and more… lovely game.
Magak –
Amazing little console and the amount of games on it is mind blowing.
Francisco González –
The size is perfect, not too big not too small just fits right in hand.
WoodlandVic –
Great to be able to play so many games i grew up with.
Jonas –
Works fine, I just turned it on and start playing no issues till now.
Gary G. –
I really enjoy it, bring back alot of memories from childhood.
ChrispyCreamy –
I wasnt sure before buying but yeah it turned out great.
Ch. E. –
sound is ok not super loud but works fine for me.
Vella Gaetano –
It comes with many classic games and they run smoothly. The screen is bright and clear, and the battery lasts quite a long time which is great for travel or relaxing at home.
Reece H –
I use it everyday almost, still running smooth like first day.
Dan K –
Excellent device for the price. It runs games well and keeps me entertained for hours.
The Rag Man –
Packaging was good everything came safe and working.
Barak –
pretty solid build, doesnt feel like it will break easy.
Finn Walker –
Really fun little handheld if you’re into retro games. You can start playing right away without setting anything up.
Harry J. –
Received 2 days ago, excellent packaging. loving it
Suiter –
amazing
Paul –
Having so many classic games preloaded is awesome, pure nostalgia without having to set anything up :).
runhot –
Its fun to play and its setup is also very easy. satisfied!
Erica Fletcher –
Absolutely stunning. High quality and great prices. Great seller.
Blanca Ramón –
The screen looks really nice for retro games, colors pop more than I thought they would.
PD Ward –
Good variety of games
Oliver B. –
I mean for this price… its actually really good??
Karen –
overall its a great little console, def worth trying out.
Sincerely Sherrell –
Excellent!
Mike87 –
I love having so many games in one place, brings back childhood memories.
Real Lopez –
easy to understand after few minutes, not complicated like i thought.
Hocking –
Very fast delivery. Quality product, just as advertised! The screen is amazingly good! Very happy with purchase!
Angelo –
I use it mostly at night and it hasn’t give me any problem yet.
Tommy L –
I mainly bought it for travel and it does the job really well.
Juanjo –
It’s lightweight, portable, and feels well made for the price. If you enjoy old-school games or want a handheld you can pick up and play anytime, this is a great option. Highly recommended for retro gaming fans.
Roger –
Fantastic seller! Was looking to buy one of these and found this amazing seller – item as described and tested – works great and will definitely buy again! Seller was kind to advise on upgrades too and very responsive!
Joey van Rijthoven –
Excellent device for the price. It runs games well and keeps me entertained for hours.
Jennie –
Really impressed with the build quality and smooth gameplay. A fantastic handheld for retro gaming fans.
Roscoe –
For what you get and the price, I think it’s totally worth the money.
James –
Absolutely stunning. High quality and great prices. Great seller.
Robert –
Really fun little handheld if you’re into retro games. You can start playing right away without setting anything up.
Amy –
Very Nice R36S looks really legit and the real deal 100% recommend.
David M. –
Compact, fun, and packed with nostalgia. The screen is clear and the controls feel great.
Daniel –
A great retro gaming console with plenty of variety. Battery life is decent and setup was straightforward.
Lara –
wasn’t expecting much when I ordered this, but the R36MAX ended up being a really fun little console.
Deo Matthews –
Brilliant little console with loads of classic games. Great value for money and easy to use.
Kerry –
This R36S retro handheld is a lot of fun and definitely worth it. It comes loaded with a massive collection of classic games, so there’s always something to play.
ibster –
Fantastic seller. The item was as described and of great quality with the OS system as required. I’d recommend this seller over others
Anton Halterman –
I’m really impressed with this Retro Game 4 inch handheld console. The screen size is perfect big enough to enjoy the games but still very portable. The build quality feels solid and the buttons are comfortable to use.
Ken –
Fantastic retro handheld games console. Works great.
Ken Hat –
I am a big fan of this product, I carry it with me every time i travel.
Christopher –
Fantastic game – makes a brilliant Christmas gift!
Will –
Excellent item, arrived quickly. Many thanks!
Guy Speight –
Amazing little console and the amount of games on it is mind blowing.
Paul Sutton –
Great to be able to play so many games i grew up with.
Chris –
It comes with many classic games and they run smoothly. The screen is bright and clear, and the battery lasts quite a long time which is great for travel or relaxing at home.
krobo –
Having so many classic games preloaded is awesome, pure nostalgia without having to set anything up :).