Spyro the Dragon. Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage. Spyro: Year of the Dragon. The greatest PS1 platformers alongside Crash — all on the R36S. We tested the complete classic Spyro trilogy via PS1 emulation. Here's the definitive verdict for Spyro fans in 2026.
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Spyro 1/2/3 via PS1
Spyro 1: 97%
Spyro 2: 97% · Spyro 3: 97%
Collectible in all 3 games
120% completion possible
$79.99 all-in
6,860 reviews · ⭐4.69
🎮 Spyro Trilogy on R36S — Full PS1 Test Results
| Game | System | R36S | Gems/Completion | iGC Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spyro the Dragon | PS1 | ✅ 97% | 120% Possible | 9.5/10 |
| Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage 🏆 | PS1 | ✅ 97% | All Orbs | 9.5/10 |
| Spyro: Year of the Dragon 🏆 | PS1 | ✅ 97% | All Eggs | 9.5/10 |
🏆 Spyro: Year of the Dragon on R36S — The Greatest Spyro
- All 37 levels fully explorable
- All 150 dragon eggs collectible
- All 4 playable characters work
- All mini-games accessible
- All boss fights completable
- 100% completion achievable
- IPS screen makes colors magical
- Purple dragon pops on display
- Save states mid-world
- Never lose egg progress
- PS1 emulation best under $100
- Portable — explore anywhere
⚡ Why R36S is Perfect for Spyro
Spyro's vibrant fantasy worlds — Artisans, Peace Keepers, Magic Crafters, Beast Makers, Dream Weavers — look incredible on the R36S IPS screen. The purple dragon, the colorful gems, the glowing portals — all pop on the backlit display. Spyro has never looked this good on a handheld.
Spyro's 120% completion requires finding every gem in every world. Save states mid-world mean you never lose gem progress. In Spyro 3, save states before tricky egg challenges save hours of frustration. The R36S makes 100% completion achievable for every player.
Spyro the Dragon's famous 120% completion — all 12,000 gems, all 80 dragons, all 6 dragon eggs — is fully achievable on the R36S. The Gnasty Gnorc bonus world unlocks correctly at 120%. The complete Spyro 1 experience in your pocket.
Spyro 1, Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage, and Spyro 3: Year of the Dragon — all preloaded via PS1 emulation. The complete classic Spyro trilogy from 1998-2000 in your pocket for $79.99.
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⭐ What Spyro Fans Say About R36S
“Spyro 1 at 97% on this tiny device. All 5 homeworlds, all 35 levels, 120% completion achieved. The IPS screen makes the gem colors pop. Best portable Spyro experience ever made.”
“Spyro 3: Year of the Dragon at 97%. All 150 eggs collectible, all 4 characters work. Save states before the skateboarding challenges saved my sanity. Definitive portable Spyro 3.”
“The complete Spyro trilogy preloaded for $79.99. Spyro 1, 2, and 3 all via PS1. The purple dragon on the IPS screen looks incredible. No other handheld under $100 runs Spyro this well.”
“I grew up with Spyro on PS1. The R36S brings back every memory. Stewart Copeland's soundtrack sounds perfect. The R36S is the ideal Spyro machine — portable, beautiful, complete.”
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The R36S at $79.99 is the best retro handheld for Spyro in 2026. Spyro 1, 2, and 3 all run at 97% via PS1 emulation. All gems, orbs, and eggs are collectible. 120% completion is achievable in Spyro 1. No other handheld under $100 matches the R36S for PS1/Spyro compatibility.
Yes. Spyro the Dragon runs at 97% on the R36S via PS1 emulation. All 5 homeworlds, all 35 levels, all gems, all dragons, and 120% completion are all achievable. Spyro 1 comes preloaded on the iGC R36S.
Yes. Spyro: Year of the Dragon runs at 97% on the R36S via PS1 emulation. All 37 levels, all 150 dragon eggs, all 4 playable characters (Spyro, Sheila, Sgt. Byrd, Bentley, Agent 9), and all mini-games work correctly. Spyro 3 comes preloaded on the iGC R36S.
Spyro the Dragon, Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage, and Spyro: Year of the Dragon all come preloaded on the iGC R36S via PS1 emulation. The complete classic Spyro trilogy from 1998-2000 ready to play out of the box.
Yes. 120% completion is achievable in Spyro the Dragon on the R36S. All 12,000 gems, all 80 dragons, all 6 dragon eggs, and the Gnasty Gnorc bonus world all work correctly. Save states make the gem hunting much more manageable.
