Pocket Era R36H Pro
🕹️ Description
Pocket Era R36H Pro Retro Handheld Console
The R36H Pro is the landscape handheld in the Pocket Era line. A 3.5 inch HD IPS screen at 640 x 480, dual lit joysticks for comfortable control, and an RK3566 64-bit quad-core chip behind it. 20,000+ games preloaded across 10+ systems, ready to play out of the box.
Why the R36H Pro
Held sideways. A wide, comfortable grip for long sessions.
Two real joysticks. Lit analog sticks for the games that need them.
Faster chip. The RK3566 runs heavier systems more smoothly.
USB-C charging. Built-in 3000mAh battery.
Six finishes
Five of the six shells are transparent (Shadow Black, Mystic Purple, Sapphire Blue, Crimson Red and Solar Orange) and show the board and the lit sticks straight through the case, the way the clear consoles of the 90s did. Ice White is a clean solid finish if you would rather keep it covered.
Choose your storage
64GB
15,000+ games preloaded
128GB
20,000+ games preloaded
Add your own games
Plug the included memory card into a computer and drag your games in. They show up in the menu right away. Only add games you own.
Specs
CPU: RK3566 64-bit quad-core
Display: 3.5 inch HD IPS, 640 x 480
Battery: 3000mAh, up to 5 hours of play
Storage: 64GB or 128GB microSD
Games: 15,000+ (64GB) or 20,000+ (128GB) preloaded, 10+ systems
Controls: Dual analog joysticks with lit rings, D-pad, face buttons, shoulder buttons
Audio: Built-in speaker and 3.5mm headphone jack
OS: Open-source Linux
🚀 Features
15,000+ classic games preloaded (40,000+ on the 128GB bundles), spanning 21+ retro systems from NES and SNES to Game Boy, PS1 and PSP
Add your own games: the library lives on the microSD card, so you can plug it into a computer and drag and drop your own game files into the matching system folder
Bright 3.5 inch IPS screen (640x480) with classic D-pad controls
RK3326 quad-core chip and up to 1GB RAM for smooth emulation
Expandable storage via MicroSD up to 256GB
Custom firmware friendly (ArkOS) with USB-C Wi-Fi dongle support for multiplayer
3200mAh battery for around 6 hours of play
🚚 Shipping
Free tracked shipping on every order to the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Orders are processed within 1 to 2 business days and ship directly from our supplier. See our Shipping Policy for full details.








































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Add Screen Protector- 128GB Storage
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- Up to 20K
GamesPreloaded, ready to play - Dual
JoysticksController-style grip - 3.5-Inch
IPS ScreenBacklit, 640x480 - Add Your
Own GamesDrag and drop by microSD
Loved by GamersJust Like You
★★★★★
Terrence LubowitzThe product arrived in perfect condition, original with ArkOS and the promised games, fully functional, perfect. Very nice too. I tested everything from NES to PSP, obviously there will be some lag on N64, PSP, and Dreamcast, but if you configure it, everything runs smoothly. Even PC ports work.
★★★★★
Terrence LubowitzThe product arrived in perfect condition, original with ArkOS and the promised games, fully functional, perfect. Very nice too. I tested everything from NES to PSP, obviously there will be some lag on N64, PSP, and Dreamcast, but if you configure it, everything runs smoothly. Even PC ports work.
★★★★★
Terrence LubowitzThe product arrived in perfect condition, original with ArkOS and the promised games, fully functional, perfect. Very nice too. I tested everything from NES to PSP, obviously there will be some lag on N64, PSP, and Dreamcast, but if you configure it, everything runs smoothly. Even PC ports work.
★★★★★
Terrence LubowitzThe product arrived in perfect condition, original with ArkOS and the promised games, fully functional, perfect. Very nice too. I tested everything from NES to PSP, obviously there will be some lag on N64, PSP, and Dreamcast, but if you configure it, everything runs smoothly. Even PC ports work.
★★★★★
Brain GibsonVery good, the battery lasts about 4 hours on the Super Nintendo. Make sure to back up the microSD for safety.
★★★★★
Brain GibsonVery good, the battery lasts about 4 hours on the Super Nintendo. Make sure to back up the microSD for safety.
★★★★☆
Scott BoyerIt came with a stuck pixel in the upper right corner of the screen, and the 128GB card actually has 100GB.
★★★☆☆
Lennie HartmannThe console is not bad compared to other consoles on the market, but the battery is not 3000 mAh, it's approximately 2000-2500 mAh.
★★★★★
Shana OndrickaThe SD card that came with it was very bad, it gave me errors in the first game. I was able to play PSP games very smoothly, but I also put a 32GB Samsung card in it and it's like a rocket. I was able to install the Arkos 2025 system without any issues, it worked on the first try. Thanks to the seller and those who maintain the Arkos project. It sounds like a boombox at maximum volume, but I play at 10% without any major issues.
★★★★★
Shana OndrickaThe SD card that came with it was very bad, it gave me errors in the first game. I was able to play PSP games very smoothly, but I also put a 32GB Samsung card in it and it's like a rocket. I was able to install the Arkos 2025 system without any issues, it worked on the first try. Thanks to the seller and those who maintain the Arkos project. It sounds like a boombox at maximum volume, but I play at 10% without any major issues.
★★★★★
Shana OndrickaThe SD card that came with it was very bad, it gave me errors in the first game. I was able to play PSP games very smoothly, but I also put a 32GB Samsung card in it and it's like a rocket. I was able to install the Arkos 2025 system without any issues, it worked on the first try. Thanks to the seller and those who maintain the Arkos project. It sounds like a boombox at maximum volume, but I play at 10% without any major issues.
★★★★★
Shana OndrickaThe SD card that came with it was very bad, it gave me errors in the first game. I was able to play PSP games very smoothly, but I also put a 32GB Samsung card in it and it's like a rocket. I was able to install the Arkos 2025 system without any issues, it worked on the first try. Thanks to the seller and those who maintain the Arkos project. It sounds like a boombox at maximum volume, but I play at 10% without any major issues.
★★★★★
Shana OndrickaThe SD card that came with it was very bad, it gave me errors in the first game. I was able to play PSP games very smoothly, but I also put a 32GB Samsung card in it and it's like a rocket. I was able to install the Arkos 2025 system without any issues, it worked on the first try. Thanks to the seller and those who maintain the Arkos project. It sounds like a boombox at maximum volume, but I play at 10% without any major issues.
★★★★☆
Darius ConnArrived unsealed with a greasy screen, missing screen film, and missing sd card. Thanks to whoever had a fun shift playing my console before delivery!
Real specs: rev v21 board (nov 2025), real battery is 1800mah (not 3000mah like advertised).
Bought for my son, he's thrilled. Still great value despite the stolen sd card and fake battery label.
★★★★★
Aaron HoegerPerfect. Working perfectly.
★★★★★
Aaron HoegerPerfect. Working perfectly.
★★★★★
Kori OberbrunnerIt's beautiful, I loved it. It really arrived very quickly and was very well packaged and protected. It's a gem of a console for those of us who love retro.
★★★★★
Nada JonesI have tried so many versions of these handhelds looking for the perfect one, hands down this one takes the cake. downloading and transferring roms gets annoying and tedious after a while, its nice just having them all in one spot already.
★★★★★
Nada JonesI have tried so many versions of these handhelds looking for the perfect one, hands down this one takes the cake. downloading and transferring roms gets annoying and tedious after a while, its nice just having them all in one spot already.
★★★★★
Errol WelchWorks great :-) love it, you should replace the easily corrupted sd cards though and follow techdweeb on youtube's guide on how to do it. you can also download portmaster to play things like undertale or ship of harkinan / ocarina of time, ds games are hit or miss, psp games can lag, any gameboy game works great..
★★★★★
Errol WelchWorks great :-) love it, you should replace the easily corrupted sd cards though and follow techdweeb on youtube's guide on how to do it. you can also download portmaster to play things like undertale or ship of harkinan / ocarina of time, ds games are hit or miss, psp games can lag, any gameboy game works great..
★★★★★
Errol WelchWorks great :-) love it, you should replace the easily corrupted sd cards though and follow techdweeb on youtube's guide on how to do it. you can also download portmaster to play things like undertale or ship of harkinan / ocarina of time, ds games are hit or miss, psp games can lag, any gameboy game works great..
★★★★★
Errol WelchWorks great :-) love it, you should replace the easily corrupted sd cards though and follow techdweeb on youtube's guide on how to do it. you can also download portmaster to play things like undertale or ship of harkinan / ocarina of time, ds games are hit or miss, psp games can lag, any gameboy game works great..
Remember Blowing on the Cartridge? It All Comes Back.
Saturday mornings on the carpet. Passing the controller after you lost a life. One more level at a sleepover. Up to 20,000 games across 20+ classic systems, ready the second you power on.
The games you remember. The feeling you forgot.
The Systems It Plays Run $400+ Used. Before a Single Game.
A used NES, SNES, Genesis, Game Boy Advance SP and PlayStation add up fast, and every cartridge costs extra. The R36H Pro plays them all, with the library already on it.
GBA SP, PS1
No games
15,000+ gamesSee bundles →
Quick, Smooth and Made to Be Played.
The parts that matter once you are deep in a game.
Quad-Core
Runs 8-bit classics to PS1 smoothly.
3.5 Inch
Sharp, bright 640x480 IPS display.
2 SD Slots
System on one card, your games on the other.
3000mAh
Up to 5 hours of play, USB-C charging.
Everything in the Max. Every Piece Included.
128GB with 20K games, a hard shell travel case and a tempered glass screen protector in the Max Bundle, twice over in the Duo Max. Or add the case and protector to the Single Device.

128GB · 20K Games
A 128GB card with 20,000+ games preloaded, ready the moment you power on.

Hard Shell Travel Case
Zip-up hard shell for the bag. Fits the console, cable and microSD cards.

Tempered Glass Screen Protector
Real glass for the 3.5 inch screen. Cloth and wipe included.
Why the R36H Pro Stands Out.
The R36H Pro, its big brother the Ultra, and the handheld most of us started on.
