Final Fantasy I through IX. The greatest RPG series in gaming history. Every classic Final Fantasy title runs on the R36S — from the original NES FF1 to the PS1 masterpieces FF7, FF8, and FF9. We tested all nine classic Final Fantasy games. Here's the complete verdict.
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FF1 through FF9
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R36S — $79.99
FF1-FF9 all preloaded
NES/SNES FF: 100%
PS1 FF7/8/9: 97%
Save states mid-dungeon
Fast forward grinding
$79.99 all-in
6,860 reviews · ⭐4.69
🎮 Every Final Fantasy on R36S — FF1 Through FF9
| Final Fantasy | System | R36S | iGC Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Fantasy I | NES | ✅ 100% | 9/10 |
| Final Fantasy II | NES | ✅ 100% | 8.5/10 |
| Final Fantasy III | NES | ✅ 100% | 9/10 |
| Final Fantasy IV | SNES | ✅ 100% | 10/10 |
| Final Fantasy V | SNES | ✅ 100% | 10/10 |
| Final Fantasy VI | SNES | ✅ 100% | 10/10 |
| Final Fantasy VII 🏆 | PS1 | ✅ 97% | 10/10 |
| Final Fantasy VIII | PS1 | ✅ 97% | 9.5/10 |
| Final Fantasy IX | PS1 | ✅ 97% | 9.5/10 |
🏆 Final Fantasy VII on R36S — Deep Dive
- All 3 discs run correctly
- All FMV cutscenes play
- Battle system full speed
- Materia system works
- All mini-games functional
- Chocobo breeding works
- All summons render correctly
- Occasional minor slowdown
- Some FMV compression artifacts
- Not 100% pixel-perfect
- 97% = very minor issues only
- Main story fully completable
- Most players finish without issues
⭐ Why R36S is Perfect for Final Fantasy
Save before every boss. Save before major story decisions. Save before the Aerith scene. Never lose 10 hours of FF7 progress again. Save states transform the Final Fantasy experience.
Hold fast forward during random battles. Level grinding in FF6 or FF7 that took hours now takes minutes. 3x speed through random encounters. Play the story, skip the tedium.
FF6's opera scene. FF4's crystal room. FF5's job system menus. SNES Final Fantasy pixel art on a backlit IPS screen looks better than it ever did on original hardware.
Final Fantasy games need long sessions. The R36S delivers 6-8 hours per charge. Enough for a full dungeon, a boss marathon, or a story chapter. USB-C charges anywhere.
Rated 4.69/5 stars · Most reviewed retro handheld under $100 · Ships in 3-7 days
⭐ What Final Fantasy Fans Say About R36S
“FF7 runs perfectly. I've played through it twice on this device. The save states before the Aerith scene are a lifesaver. Best way to experience FF7 in 2026.”
“FF6's opera scene on the IPS screen is breathtaking. The fast forward through random battles changed everything — I finally finished FF6 after 20 years of trying.”
“FF4, FF5, FF6 all run at 100%. I've been working through the entire classic FF library. FF9 on PS1 runs great too. This device is a Final Fantasy fan's dream.”
“The complete Final Fantasy classic library for $79.99. FF1 through FF9 all preloaded. I used to spend $60 per game on Switch. This is the best value in gaming.”
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The R36S at $79.99 is the best retro handheld for Final Fantasy in 2026. FF1 through FF6 (NES/SNES) run at 100%. FF7, FF8, and FF9 (PS1) run at 97%. All nine classic Final Fantasy games come preloaded. Save states and fast forward make the FF experience better than ever.
Yes. Final Fantasy VII runs at 97% on the R36S via PS1 emulation. All three discs, all FMV cutscenes, all battles, all summons run correctly. The main story is fully completable. FF7 comes preloaded. Minor slowdown in some areas but nothing game-breaking.
Yes, perfectly. Final Fantasy VI runs at 100% on the R36S via SNES emulation. All characters, all espers, all events including the opera scene run flawlessly. FF6 comes preloaded. Many consider it the greatest Final Fantasy ever made.
Yes. Save states work on all Final Fantasy games. Press Select + R1 to save anywhere — before boss fights, before major story moments, mid-dungeon. This transforms the FF experience. Never lose hours of progress to a game over screen again.
All nine classic Final Fantasy games are preloaded: FF1 and FF2 (NES), FF3 (NES/Famicom), FF4 and FF5 and FF6 (SNES), FF7 and FF8 and FF9 (PS1). Plus Final Fantasy Tactics (PS1) and FF6 Advance (GBA). The complete classic FF library in one device.
