Both the BATLEXP G350 and the R36S share the same $40 price, vertical form factor, RockChip RK3326 chip, and entry-level ceiling of Nintendo DS emulation, so the hardware fundamentals are nearly identical. The practical difference comes down to software: the R36S ships with ArkOS, a well-documented community firmware with broad device support, while the G350 is newer and its software ecosystem is less established. Buyers prioritizing proven community resources will lean toward the R36S.
| BATLEXP G350 | R36S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $40 | $40 |
| Brand | BATLEXP | Game Console |
| Released | 2025 / 02 | 2023 / 10 |
| Type | Vertical | Vertical |
| OS | Linux | Linux (ArkOS) |
| Performance | ||
| Chip (SoC) | RockChip RK3326 | RockChip RK3326 |
| CPU | Cortex-A35 | Cortex-A35 |
| GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR3 | 1 GB DDR3L |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD (Compatible cards list) |
| Cooling | ❌ | ❌ |
| Power tier | Entry | Entry |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 3.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Screen type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Pixel density | 228.57 PPI | 228.57 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 3500 mAh (Swappable) |
| Weight | 191 grams | 187 grams |
| Dimensions | 81 mm x 128 mm x 22 mm | 82 mm x 130 mm x ? mm |
| Shell | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Gray, Transparent Black, Transparent Red | White, Transparent Black, Transparent Purple |
| Ports & connectivity | ||
| Wireless | USB-C OTG | USB-C OTG |
| Video out | ❌ | ❌ |
| Charging port | USB-C Top facing | USB-C x2 Bottom facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Top facing | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing |
| Speakers | Single Mono Bottom facing | Single Mono Front facing |
| BATLEXP G350 | R36S | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Boy / Color | A | A |
| NES | A | A |
| Genesis / Mega Drive | A | A |
| Game Boy Advance | A | A |
| SNES | A | A |
| PlayStation 1 | A | A |
| Nintendo DS | B | B |
| Nintendo 64 | C | C |
| Dreamcast | C | C |
| PSP | C | C |
| Sega Saturn | D | D |
| GameCube | F | F |
| Nintendo 3DS | F | F |
| Nintendo Wii | F | F |
| PlayStation 2 | F | F |
| Switch | F | F |
| Wii U | F | F |
| PlayStation 3 | F | F |
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