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Game Console R39S

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€34.45

$40 USD

Game Console R39S is a vertical retro gaming handheld launched in 2024. Powered by RK3566 (4-core, 1.8 GHz), 1GB DDR3 RAM and Mali-G52 2EE GPU. Features a 4" IPS LCD display (800 x 600, 4:3). 3200 mAh battery. Runs Linux.

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Game Console R39S is a vertical retro gaming handheld launched in 2024. Powered by RK3566 (4-core, 1.8 GHz), 1GB DDR3 RAM and Mali-G52 2EE GPU. Features a 4" IPS LCD display (800 x 600, 4:3). 3200 mAh battery. Runs Linux.

The Game Console R39S is a vertical retro handheld released in 2024 that sits firmly in the budget segment, with a reference price of around 40 USD. Inside is the Rockchip RK3566 SoC with four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz, a dual-core Mali-G52 2EE GPU at 850 MHz and 1 GB of DDR3 RAM. This combination handles everything from the 16-bit era with ease, including demanding SNES Super FX titles, and runs 3D PlayStation games at 60 FPS. 2D PSP games are mostly playable, while Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast work well for the easier-to-emulate titles.

The 4-inch IPS display offers an 800 x 600 resolution at 60 Hz, around 250 PPI and a 4:3 aspect ratio. That shape matches most classic home consoles and arcade games, so they fill the screen without large black bars. A tempered glass lens protects the panel.

Controls go beyond what many vertical handhelds offer: a cross D-pad in the upper position, four face buttons and symmetric dual thumbsticks with L3/R3, which help with analog PS1 games and N64 titles. On the shoulders there are only L1 and R1, so games that need extra triggers will require remapping. Menu, Return, Power and dedicated volume buttons round out the layout. The plastic body measures 112 x 130 x 25 mm and weighs 385 g.

A 3200 mAh battery powers the device and charges over USB-C, with the same port also supporting OTG. Audio comes from a single front-facing mono speaker, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack is available for private listening. Games and the system are stored on microSD.

The R39S runs Linux and modding is permitted, opening the door to firmware customization and a varied library, from Atari, Commodore and MSX to Neo Geo, MAME, ScummVM and PICO-8. Brightness is adjusted through the menu.

Ideal for: players on a tight budget who want a vertical handheld with dual analog sticks, a 4:3 screen for classic games and solid performance up to PS1, plus a taste of PSP, N64 and Dreamcast.
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Manufacturer
Rockchip
SoC
Rockchip RK3566
Model
RK3566
Architecture
Cortex-A55
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.8 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Mali-G52 2EE
GPU Cores
2
GPU Frequency
850 MHz
Capacity
1 GB
Technology
DDR3
Size
4.0
Technology
IPS
Resolution
800 x 600
Quality
SD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
250.00
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Tempered Glass
Capacity
3200 mAh
Analog Sticks
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
Stick Placement
Symmetric
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1
Extra Buttons
Menu, Power, Return, Volume +-
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Front facing
Ports
USB-C OTG
Charge Port
USB-C
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Card Support
microSD
Operating System
Linux
Dimensions
112 mm x 130 mm x 25 mm
Weight
385 g
Body Material
Plastic
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Modding officially supported

The manufacturer officially permits or encourages modding (custom firmware, OS replacement, hardware modifications). Warranty remains valid under normal use.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • price/performance ratio
  • dual analog sticks with L3/R3
  • 4:3 IPS screen
  • 60 FPS PS1 emulation
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • modding permitted

Cons

  • only 1 GB DDR3 RAM
  • no L2/R2 shoulder buttons
  • single mono speaker
  • limited N64/Dreamcast/PSP performance
  • 385 g weight

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