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Game Console R33S

Game Console · Released Jan 2024 ·

The Game Console R33S is a 3.5" IPS handheld from Game Console powered by the RockChip RK3326. It launched at around $45.

6.1
out of 10
$45
Launch price $45
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Pros

  • +Good community support, multiple CFWs available
  • +Portable and pocket-friendly
  • +Budget-friendly price
  • +Access to PC ports via PortMaster
  • +Decent 3200 mAh battery

Cons

  • No Wi-Fi (no RetroAchievements, box art scraping, file transfer etc...)
  • No Bluetooth
  • No video out, can't be connected to an external display

What can it play?

Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.

Full speedPlayableLimitedNot supported
Game BoyFull speed
Game Boy AdvanceFull speed
NESFull speed
SNESFull speed
Nintendo 64Limited
GameCubeNot supported
WiiNot supported
Wii UNot supported
Nintendo DSPlayable
Nintendo 3DSNot supported
Nintendo SwitchNot supported
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnNot supported
DreamcastLimited
PlayStationFull speed
PlayStation 2Not supported
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPLimited

Full specifications

Hardware

Chipset (SoC)
RockChip RK3326
CPU
Cortex-A35, 4 cores, 1.3 GHz - 1.5 GHz
GPU
Mali-G31 MP2, 650 MHz
RAM
1 GB DDR3
Storage
32GB Internal
Weight
162 g
Dimensions
78.5 x 108 x 22 mm
Cooling
Passive

Display

Size
3.5″
Resolution
640 x 480
Panel
IPS
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Touchscreen
No

Battery & Connectivity

Battery
3200 mAh
Real-world life
~0 hours
Wi-Fi
None
Bluetooth
None
Ports
USB-C, 3.5mm headphone, microSD
Expandable storage
Yes (microSD)

Controls

Analog sticks
0
D-pad
Yes
Face buttons
Yes
Analog triggers
No
Gyroscope
No
Hall effect sticks
No

Software & custom firmware

Ships with: Linux

Also plays natively: Linux

Our verdict

Value10.0
Build6.4
Screen7.0
Performance3.4

The Game Console R33S is a 3.5" IPS handheld from Game Console powered by the RockChip RK3326. It launched at around $45. It carries 1 GB of RAM and runs Linux. Highlights include: Good community support, multiple CFWs available; Portable and pocket-friendly; Budget-friendly price; Access to PC ports via PortMaster. Trade-offs to note: No Wi-Fi (no RetroAchievements, box art scraping, file transfer etc...); No Bluetooth; No video out, can't be connected to an external display.