iGC Game Guide · Mario on R36S · August 2026
Best Mario Games on R36S 2026: Every Classic Tested — iGC
The R36S plays every Mario game ever made — from the original Super Mario Bros (1985) to Super Mario 64 (1996) and beyond. iGC tested every Mario title across NES, SNES, N64, and GBA. Here are the complete results for 2026.
⭐ Mario Quick Results
Super Mario Bros
✅ 100% Perfect
Super Mario World
✅ 100% Perfect
Super Mario 64
✅ 90% Excellent
Mario Kart 64
✅ 92% Excellent
Mario Kart: Super Circuit
✅ 100% Perfect
Total Mario Games
20+ tested
20+
Mario Games Tested
100%
NES/SNES/GBA
90%+
N64 Mario
9.5
iGC Mario Score
🎮 NES Mario Games on R36S
| Game | System | Performance | iGC Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Bros | NES | ✅ 100% | Perfect — the original classic |
| Super Mario Bros 2 | NES | ✅ 100% | Perfect — all levels flawless |
| Super Mario Bros 3 | NES | ✅ 100% | Perfect — iGC top NES pick |
✅ NES Mario verdict: All three NES Mario games run at 100% on R36S. Super Mario Bros 3 is iGC's top NES Mario pick — the definitive NES platformer, perfect on the R36S IPS screen.
🎮 SNES Mario Games on R36S
| Game | System | Performance | iGC Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario World | SNES | ✅ 100% | Perfect — iGC #1 SNES Mario |
| Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island | SNES | ✅ 100% | Perfect — stunning on IPS |
| Super Mario Kart | SNES | ✅ 100% | Perfect — Mode 7 flawless |
| Super Mario RPG | SNES | ✅ 100% | Perfect — all cutscenes smooth |
| Super Mario All-Stars | SNES | ✅ 100% | Perfect — 4 games in one |
✅ SNES Mario verdict: Every SNES Mario game runs at 100% on R36S. Super Mario World is iGC's #1 SNES Mario pick — 96 exits, perfect controls, stunning on the 3.5" IPS screen. Super Mario RPG is a hidden gem that plays flawlessly.
🎮 N64 Mario Games on R36S
| Game | System | Performance | iGC Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario 64 | N64 | ✅ 90% | Excellent — minor slowdown rare |
| Mario Kart 64 | N64 | ✅ 92% | Excellent — all tracks smooth |
| Mario Party | N64 | ✅ 88% | Good — occasional slowdown |
| Paper Mario | N64 | ✅ 85% | Good — some slowdown in battles |
✅ N64 Mario verdict: Super Mario 64 runs at 90% on R36S — all 120 stars collectible, minor slowdown only in rare heavy-particle scenes. Mario Kart 64 at 92% is excellent — all 16 tracks smooth. Use Mupen64Plus-Next core for best results.
🎮 GBA Mario Games on R36S
| Game | System | Performance | iGC Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Kart: Super Circuit | GBA | ✅ 100% | Perfect — all cups flawless |
| Super Mario Advance | GBA | ✅ 100% | Perfect — SMB2 remake |
| Super Mario Advance 2 | GBA | ✅ 100% | Perfect — SMW on GBA |
| Super Mario Advance 3 | GBA | ✅ 100% | Perfect — Yoshi's Island GBA |
| Super Mario Advance 4 | GBA | ✅ 100% | Perfect — SMB3 on GBA |
✅ GBA Mario verdict: Every GBA Mario game runs at 100% on R36S via mGBA core. The entire Super Mario Advance series is perfect. Mario Kart: Super Circuit is flawless. GBA Mario games look stunning on the R36S IPS screen.
✅ 9.5/10 — The Ultimate Mario Machine
The R36S scores 9.5/10 for Mario gaming. Every NES, SNES, and GBA Mario game runs at 100%. N64 Mario games run at 88–92%. 20+ Mario games, all playable, all pre-loaded. The R36S is the definitive Mario handheld in 2026.
❓ Mario on R36S FAQ
Can the R36S play Super Mario Bros?
Yes — 100% perfect. Super Mario Bros, Super Mario Bros 2, and Super Mario Bros 3 all run flawlessly on R36S via the FCEUmm NES emulator. All levels, all power-ups, all secrets work perfectly. The games are pre-loaded and ready to play immediately.
Can the R36S play Super Mario 64?
Yes — at 90% performance via Mupen64Plus-Next core. All 120 stars are collectible. Minor slowdown occurs only in rare heavy-particle scenes (Hazy Maze Cave water, some boss fights). For best performance: use Mupen64Plus-Next core, gliden64 GFX plugin, 320×240 resolution.
Does the R36S come with Mario games?
Yes — the R36S comes with 15,000+ games pre-loaded including all major Mario titles: Super Mario Bros 1/2/3, Super Mario World, Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 64, Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Super Mario RPG, and more. All Mario games are pre-installed and ready to play immediately.
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20+ Mario games · NES to N64 · Zero setup · 4.70★ from 2,837 buyers
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