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No. Just a USB-C cable and a computer. R36S appears as a standard USB storage device. Copy files like a USB drive.

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How to Add Games to R36S 2026: Step-by-Step iGC Guide

Q: How do I add games to the R36S?

Connect via USB-C, open MicroSD in File Explorer, copy ROM files to correct system folder (GBA to GBA folder, PS1 to PS1 folder), restart R36S.

Q: What file format do R36S games need?

GBA: .gba, SNES: .sfc/.smc, NES: .nes, PS1: .bin+.cue or .chd, N64: .z64, PSP: .iso/.cso

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How to Add Games to R36S 2026: Step-by-Step Guide

Adding games to the R36S takes 5 minutes. You copy ROM files to the correct folder on the MicroSD card. That's it. This is the complete iGC guide — folder structure, file formats, and tips for every system.

🔬 Guide by iGC Editorial Team | 📅 July 2026 | ⏱ Takes 5 minutes

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⚠️ Before you start: The iGC R36S already comes with 15,000+ games pre-loaded. You only need this guide if you want to add games beyond the pre-loaded library. If you haven't received your R36S yet, see our R36S Setup Guide first.

📝 Step-by-Step: How to Add Games to R36S

1

Connect R36S to your computer

Use the USB-C cable that came with your R36S. Connect it to your computer. The R36S will appear as a USB storage device (like a USB drive). On Windows, it will show up in File Explorer. On Mac, it will appear on the Desktop or in Finder.

2

Open the MicroSD card in File Explorer / Finder

You will see the MicroSD card storage. Open it. You will see a folder called ROMS (or similar). This is where all games are stored. Open the ROMS folder.

3

Find the correct system folder

Inside the ROMS folder, you will see subfolders for each system: GBA, SNES, PS1, N64, etc. Each system has its own folder. See the full folder list below.

4

Copy your ROM files into the correct folder

Drag and drop your ROM files into the correct system folder. For example: GBA games (.gba files) go into the GBA folder. PS1 games (.bin + .cue files) go into the PS1 folder. See file formats below.

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Safely eject and restart the R36S

Safely eject the R36S from your computer (right-click → Eject on Windows, or drag to Trash on Mac). Disconnect the USB cable. Restart the R36S. Your new games will appear in the game list for that system.

📂 R36S Folder Structure — Where to Put Each Game

System	Folder Name	File Format
Game Boy Advance	ROMS/GBA/	.gba
Super Nintendo (SNES)	ROMS/SNES/	.sfc, .smc
NES	ROMS/NES/	.nes
Sega Genesis	ROMS/MD/ or ROMS/GENESIS/	.md, .bin
Game Boy	ROMS/GB/	.gb
Game Boy Color	ROMS/GBC/	.gbc
PlayStation 1	ROMS/PS1/ or ROMS/PSX/	.bin + .cue, .pbp, .chd
Nintendo 64	ROMS/N64/	.z64, .n64, .v64
PSP	ROMS/PSP/	.iso, .cso
Sega Master System	ROMS/SMS/	.sms
Atari 2600	ROMS/ATARI2600/	.a26, .bin

💾 File Formats — What Works on R36S

PS1 tip: PS1 games often come as .bin + .cue pairs. Keep both files together in the same folder. The .cue file tells the emulator how to read the .bin file. Do not separate them.

The R36S supports compressed formats like .chd for PS1 games, which saves significant storage space. A PS1 game that is 700MB as .bin can be compressed to ~200MB as .chd. For N64, use .z64 (big-endian) format for best compatibility.

❓ How to Add Games to R36S FAQ

How do I add games to the R36S?

Connect the R36S to your computer via USB-C. Open the MicroSD card in File Explorer or Finder. Navigate to the ROMS folder. Copy your ROM files into the correct system subfolder (GBA files into GBA folder, PS1 files into PS1 folder, etc.). Safely eject and restart the R36S. Your games will appear automatically.

What file format do R36S games need to be?

GBA: .gba · SNES: .sfc or .smc · NES: .nes · PS1: .bin+.cue, .pbp, or .chd · N64: .z64, .n64, or .v64 · PSP: .iso or .cso · Game Boy: .gb · Game Boy Color: .gbc · Sega Genesis: .md or .bin

Why aren't my added games showing up on the R36S?

Most common reasons: 1) Wrong folder — make sure the ROM is in the correct system subfolder. 2) Wrong file format — check the file extension matches the system. 3) Didn't restart — restart the R36S after adding games. 4) Corrupted file — try a different ROM file.

How many more games can I add to the R36S 64GB?

The 64GB version has approximately 20-25GB of free space after the pre-loaded library. GBA games are typically 4-32MB each, so you can add hundreds more. PS1 games are 300-700MB each (or ~200MB compressed as .chd), so you can add 30-100 more PS1 games. The 128GB version has ~80-85GB free for even more.

Do I need to install anything to add games to the R36S?

No. You just need a USB-C cable and a computer. No software installation required. The R36S appears as a standard USB storage device. Simply copy files like you would copy files to a USB drive.

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