AliExpress Choice Day: R36S retro handheld console 63% off at 36 euros instead of 99 euros

AliExpress’s Choice Day offers end tonight, but until then you can pick up this retro-gaming handheld for a lot less.

AliExpress Choice Day: R36S at -63% until 23:59

Up to 23:59 tonight, AliExpress is knocking 63% off the R36S portable games console, dropping it to just 36 euros instead of 99 euros - no code required. The device is compatible with a long list of emulators, so you can revisit a huge range of classic titles.

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Rated 4.7/5 and with more than 50,000 units sold, this R36S deal is unlikely to hang around with a 63% discount. The seller also includes fast, free delivery, a 90-day free return with a full refund, the option to pay in 4 interest-free instalments via PayPal, and a two-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Play the classics from your childhood again

The R36S is a Linux-based handheld console that supports many emulators, letting you play over 15,000 retro games from iconic systems such as the Game Boy, Sega consoles, the PS1 and more. To stay within the law, remember you must own the games you emulate, whether in physical or digital form.

Its look clearly takes inspiration from the Game Boy Color, and its compact format makes it comfortable to hold. Ergonomics are a strong point too, with symmetrical joysticks, responsive buttons and comfortable rear triggers.

It also delivers strong image quality thanks to its 8.9 cm (3.5-inch) IPS HD display (640 x 480 pixels), with wide viewing angles and vivid colours - ideal for enjoying the classics from your younger days in excellent conditions.

Screen, connectivity, battery life and storage

For extra flexibility, you can hook the console up to an external screen or pair it with a game controller. The battery provides 5 hours of play time, and up to 10 hours depending on how you use it. That’s because you can also make use of the built-in video player to watch films and series. With 64 GB of storage, there’s plenty of space for games and files.

All in all, this console is a dream for nostalgia-loving gamers. If you want it at a very accessible price, it’s best not to wait too long - at under 40 euros, it probably won’t still be in stock by tonight.

The R36S is discounted here: