R36S vs Miyoo Mini Plus 2026: Honest Head-to-Head Comparison (Lab-Tested)

3.5" vs 3.0" — the R36S screen is 36% larger by area. For RPGs, fighting games, and PS1 titles, the bigger screen makes a significant difference. Text is more readable, action is more immersive. The screen size advantage is the R36S's biggest win.

The R36S runs PS1 at 97% and N64 at 97%. The Miyoo Mini Plus struggles with PS1 (limited compatibility) and cannot run N64 properly. If you want Final Fantasy VII, Tekken 3, or Ocarina of Time, the R36S is the only choice.

6,000+ games preloaded on the iGC R36S vs fewer on the Miyoo Mini Plus. For buyers who want to play immediately without adding their own ROMs, the R36S wins decisively. The larger library includes PS1 and N64 titles the Miyoo can't run.

The Miyoo Mini Plus is significantly smaller and lighter than the R36S. It fits in a shirt pocket. For buyers who prioritize ultra-portability above all else, the Miyoo's compact form factor is a genuine advantage. The R36S fits in a jeans pocket but is larger.

For buyers who only want NES, SNES, and GBA games, the Miyoo Mini Plus handles these perfectly and costs slightly less. If PS1 and N64 aren't important to you, the Miyoo is a valid alternative. But the R36S handles these systems equally well plus much more.

6,860 verified reviews at 4.69/5 stars. The R36S has the largest community of any retro handheld in its price range. More tutorials, more firmware support, more accessories. The Miyoo has a dedicated community but smaller than R36S.

• Want PS1 games (FF7, Tekken 3)
• Want N64 games (OoT, Mario 64)
• Prefer larger 3.5" screen
• Want 6,000+ preloaded games
• First retro handheld purchase
• Gift for someone else

• Ultra-portability is #1 priority
• Only need NES/SNES/GBA
• Prefer shirt-pocket size
• Already have ROM library
• Experienced retro gamer

For most buyers: yes. The R36S has a larger 3.5" screen vs 3.0", runs PS1 at 97% and N64 at 97% (Miyoo struggles with both), has 6,000+ preloaded games, and has 6,860 verified reviews at 4.69/5. The Miyoo Mini Plus wins on ultra-portability and is slightly cheaper.

Key differences: R36S has a 3.5" screen vs Miyoo's 3.0". R36S runs PS1 at 97% and N64 at 97% — Miyoo struggles with both. R36S has 6,000+ preloaded games. Miyoo Mini Plus is more compact and slightly cheaper. Both have IPS screens and similar battery life.

The Miyoo Mini Plus has limited PS1 compatibility — some games work, many don't. The R36S runs PS1 at 97% — Final Fantasy VII, Tekken 3, Metal Gear Solid, Crash Bandicoot all work correctly. For PS1 gaming, the R36S is the clear winner.

Only if ultra-portability and NES/SNES/GBA focus are your top priorities. The Miyoo Mini Plus is more compact and slightly cheaper. But the R36S offers a bigger screen, PS1/N64 support, more preloaded games, and more reviews for only $10 more. For most buyers, R36S is the better value.

The iGC R36S comes with 6,000+ games preloaded across NES, SNES, GBA, Genesis, PS1, N64, and more. The Miyoo Mini Plus ships with fewer preloaded games and has limited PS1/N64 support. For game library breadth, the R36S wins decisively.