R36S Emulator Settings 2026: Best Settings for Every System
The iGC R36S runs ArkOS with RetroArch. The default settings work well, but the right core and settings make a significant difference — especially for N64 and PSP. This is the complete iGC settings guide for every system on the R36S.
GBA — Recommended Core & Settings
| Setting | Recommended Value |
|---|---|
| Core | mGBA (best accuracy) |
| Alternative Core | gpSP (faster, less accurate) |
| Frame Rate | 60fps (locked) |
| Resolution | Native (240p) |
| Color Correction | GBA Colors (optional) |
| Audio Latency | 64ms |
| Rewind | Off (saves battery) |
mGBA is the best GBA core for accuracy. Every GBA game runs at 100% on R36S with mGBA. If you experience slowdown on a specific game (rare), switch to gpSP which is faster but less accurate.
SNES — Recommended Core & Settings
| Setting | Recommended Value |
|---|---|
| Core | Snes9x (best balance) |
| Alternative Core | bsnes (more accurate, slower) |
| Frame Rate | 60fps (locked) |
| Resolution | Native (256×224) |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Audio Sync | On |
PS1 — Recommended Core & Settings
| Setting | Recommended Value |
|---|---|
| Core | PCSX ReARMed (best for R36S) |
| Frame Rate | 60fps (most games) |
| Resolution | Native PS1 (320×240) |
| BIOS | scph1001.bin (recommended) |
| Dithering | Off (cleaner image) |
| Frame Skip | 0 (off) |
| CD Speed | 2x (default) |
PCSX ReARMed is optimized for ARM processors like the RK3326 in the R36S. It delivers the best PS1 performance. For games with slowdown (rare), enable Frame Skip 1.
N64 — Recommended Core & Settings
| Setting | Recommended Value |
|---|---|
| Core | Mupen64Plus-Next |
| Video Plugin | GLideN64 |
| Resolution | 320×240 (best performance) |
| Frame Rate | 60fps (simple games) / 30fps (complex) |
| Texture Filter | None (best performance) |
| MSAA | Off |
| Frame Skip | 1 (for demanding games) |
N64 is the most demanding system on R36S (90% compatibility). Simple N64 games (Mario 64, Zelda OoT) run at 60fps. Complex games (Perfect Dark, Conker) may need Frame Skip 1. This is normal for the RK3326 chip.
PSP — Recommended Core & Settings
| Setting | Recommended Value |
|---|---|
| Emulator | PPSSPP (standalone) |
| Rendering Resolution | 1x (native PSP) |
| Frame Skipping | 1 (for demanding games) |
| Texture Scaling | Off |
| Post-Processing | Off |
| CPU Speed | 222MHz (default) |
| Audio Latency | Low |
PSP is the most demanding system on R36S (78% compatibility). Keep rendering at 1x native resolution. Avoid texture scaling and post-processing. Simple PSP games run well; demanding games like God of War may have slowdown.
R36S — Pre-Configured · Plug & Play · $79.99
No settings required. iGC pre-configures every R36S for optimal performance on all systems.
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