Super Metroid. Metroid Fusion. Metroid: Zero Mission. The greatest atmospheric action-adventure games ever made — all on the R36S. We tested the complete classic Metroid library across NES, SNES, and GBA. Here's the definitive verdict for Metroid fans in 2026.
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R36S — $79.99
All classic Metroid preloaded
Super Metroid: 100%
Fusion + Zero Mission: 100%
Save anywhere mid-exploration
Never lose Metroid progress
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6,860 reviews · ⭐4.69
🎮 Every Classic Metroid on R36S — Full Test Results
| Game | System | R36S | iGC Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metroid (Original) | NES | ✅ 100% | 9/10 |
| Super Metroid 🏆 | SNES | ✅ 100% | 10/10 |
| Metroid Fusion 🏆 | GBA | ✅ 100% | 10/10 |
| Metroid: Zero Mission | GBA | ✅ 100% | 10/10 |
🏆 Super Metroid on R36S — The Greatest Metroid
- All areas: Brinstar, Norfair, Maridia
- All bosses: Kraid, Ridley, Mother Brain
- All power-ups and upgrades
- Wall-jumping and sequence breaks
- All endings accessible
- 100% item collection possible
- IPS screen makes dark atmosphere stunning
- Save states before every boss
- Never lose exploration progress
- Pocket-sized — explore anywhere
- SNES emulation 100% accurate
- Audio perfect — iconic soundtrack
⚡ Why R36S is Perfect for Metroid
Metroid games are long and punishing. Save states before every boss fight, before difficult sections, mid-exploration. Super Metroid can take 8-15 hours to complete — save states mean you never lose hours of progress. The R36S transforms Metroid into a stress-free experience.
Metroid's dark, atmospheric world design looks stunning on the R36S IPS screen. Brinstar's green caves, Norfair's lava depths, Maridia's underwater sections — the backlit IPS display brings Zebes to life in a way original hardware never could.
Metroid Fusion and Zero Mission were designed for handheld play. On the R36S with its IPS screen, they look and play better than ever. Both run at 100% — every room, every boss, every secret accessible. The definitive way to play GBA Metroid in 2026.
Original Metroid (NES), Super Metroid (SNES), Metroid Fusion (GBA), and Metroid: Zero Mission (GBA) — all preloaded. The complete classic Metroid journey from 1986 to 2004, ready to play in 30 seconds.
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⭐ What Metroid Fans Say About R36S
“Super Metroid at 100% on this tiny device. Every room, every boss, the entire planet Zebes. The IPS screen makes the atmosphere incredible. Best way to play Super Metroid in 2026.”
“Metroid Fusion and Zero Mission both run at 100%. The save states before boss fights are essential — SA-X is brutal. Having the complete Metroid library in my pocket is a dream come true.”
“I bought this specifically for Super Metroid. It runs perfectly. The wall-jumping works, sequence breaks work, everything works. The IPS screen makes Norfair look stunning.”
“Zero Mission is the perfect handheld Metroid. On the R36S IPS screen it looks incredible. Save states before Mecha Ridley saved me hours. This is the definitive portable Metroid experience.”
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The R36S at $79.99 is the best retro handheld for Metroid in 2026. Super Metroid (SNES), Metroid Fusion (GBA), and Metroid: Zero Mission (GBA) all run at 100%. The original Metroid (NES) also runs at 100%. All four games come preloaded with save states.
Yes, perfectly. Super Metroid runs at 100% on the R36S via SNES emulation. All areas (Brinstar, Norfair, Maridia, Tourian), all bosses (Kraid, Ridley, Mother Brain), all power-ups, wall-jumping, and sequence breaks all work correctly. Super Metroid comes preloaded.
Yes, perfectly. Metroid Fusion runs at 100% on the R36S via GBA emulation. All sectors, all bosses including SA-X encounters, all power-ups and upgrades work correctly. Metroid Fusion comes preloaded on the iGC R36S.
Metroid (NES), Super Metroid (SNES), Metroid Fusion (GBA), and Metroid: Zero Mission (GBA) all come preloaded on the iGC R36S. The complete classic Metroid library from 1986-2004 is ready to play out of the box.
Yes. Save states work in all Metroid games on the R36S. Save before every boss fight, before difficult sections, mid-exploration. Super Metroid can take 8-15 hours — save states mean you never lose hours of progress. Essential for Metroid's challenging gameplay.
