Super Mario Kart. Mario Kart 64. Mario Kart: Super Circuit. The greatest racing games ever made — all on the R36S. We tested the complete classic Mario Kart library across SNES, N64, and GBA. Rainbow Road included. Here's the definitive verdict in 2026.
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R36S — $79.99
MK SNES/N64/GBA preloaded
All 3 games: 100%
All cups · All speeds
All 3 Rainbow Roads
SNES · N64 · GBA
$79.99 all-in
6,860 reviews · ⭐4.69
🎮 Classic Mario Kart on R36S — Full Test Results
| Game | System | R36S | Tracks | iGC Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Kart 🏆 | SNES | ✅ 100% | 20 tracks · 4 cups | 10/10 |
| Mario Kart 64 🏆 | N64 | ✅ 97% | 16 tracks · 4 cups | 9.5/10 |
| Mario Kart: Super Circuit | GBA | ✅ 100% | 40 tracks · 5 cups | 9.5/10 |
🌈 Rainbow Road — All 3 Versions on R36S
✅ Fully accessible
5 laps · No barriers
150cc completable
✅ Fully accessible
3 laps · Longest track
150cc completable
✅ Fully accessible
Super Circuit · 150cc
All laps completable
⚡ Why R36S is Perfect for Mario Kart
Super Mario Kart (SNES) uses D-pad steering — the R36S D-pad handles it perfectly. Mario Kart 64 uses analog stick steering — the R36S analog stick handles it correctly. Super Circuit (GBA) uses D-pad — perfect on R36S. All control schemes work.
All 3 speed classes work in all Mario Kart games on the R36S. 50cc for beginners, 100cc for intermediate, 150cc for experts. Mirror mode in Super Mario Kart also works correctly. The complete Mario Kart challenge in your pocket.
Mario Kart's colorful tracks — Rainbow Road, Koopa Troopa Beach, Bowser's Castle, Yoshi Valley — look incredible on the R36S IPS screen. The backlit display brings out the vibrant colors of every track in a way original hardware couldn't match.
Super Mario Kart (20 tracks) + Mario Kart 64 (16 tracks) + Super Circuit (40 tracks) = 76 total classic Mario Kart tracks preloaded on the R36S. The complete classic Mario Kart racing experience in your pocket for $79.99.
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⭐ What Mario Kart Fans Say About R36S
“Mario Kart 64 at 97% on this tiny device. All 16 tracks, all 4 cups, 150cc works. Rainbow Road on the IPS screen is stunning. Best portable MK64 ever made. Worth every penny of $79.99.”
“Super Mario Kart SNES at 100%. All 20 tracks, 150cc, mirror mode. The original Mario Kart in my pocket. The SNES Rainbow Road on the IPS screen is incredible. Best portable SNES MK ever.”
“76 total Mario Kart tracks preloaded for $79.99. SNES, N64, GBA — all 3 Rainbow Roads. No other handheld under $100 runs classic Mario Kart this well. The R36S is the definitive MK machine.”
“Super Circuit GBA at 100% on the R36S. All 40 tracks, all 5 cups. The GBA Rainbow Road on the IPS screen looks better than original hardware. Best portable Mario Kart experience ever made.”
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The R36S at $79.99 is the best retro handheld for Mario Kart in 2026. Super Mario Kart (SNES), Mario Kart 64 (N64), and Mario Kart: Super Circuit (GBA) all run at 97-100%. All 76 tracks, all Rainbow Roads, and all speed classes are accessible. All 3 games come preloaded.
Yes. Mario Kart 64 runs at 97% on the R36S via N64 emulation. All 16 tracks, all 4 cups, all 3 speed classes (50cc/100cc/150cc), and Rainbow Road all work correctly. MK64 comes preloaded on the iGC R36S.
Yes, perfectly. Super Mario Kart runs at 100% on the R36S via SNES emulation. All 20 tracks, all 4 cups, all speed classes including 150cc and mirror mode, and Rainbow Road all work correctly. Super Mario Kart comes preloaded on the iGC R36S.
Yes. All 3 Rainbow Roads work correctly on the R36S. SNES Rainbow Road (5 laps, no barriers), N64 Rainbow Road (longest track in MK64), and GBA Rainbow Road (Super Circuit) are all fully accessible and completable.
76 total classic Mario Kart tracks come preloaded on the iGC R36S. Super Mario Kart SNES (20 tracks) + Mario Kart 64 N64 (16 tracks) + Mario Kart Super Circuit GBA (40 tracks) = 76 tracks across 3 platforms.
