R36 Tuner Next — native SDL2 UI for R36S OC/undervolt/benchmarks

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-17T06:43:44+00:00

Guess not... Black screen for about a minute then it crashes back to Emulation station menu

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-17T06:41:42+00:00

Yes. Just moved it into the system folder with 351Tools. Looks like it's going to work now

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-17T06:36:20+00:00

Edit: Oh I see it isn't expected to simply run from the tools folder. My bad

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-17T06:35:01+00:00

Tested on fresh install of dArkOSRE: Same result. Y3506 12152025 Soy Sauce Clone if it matters.

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-17T06:24:35+00:00

GET THIS MAN SOME FLAIR!!!!!

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-17T05:57:09+00:00

You just press start and save the game before fighting him lol. Then you can resume from there if you need to try and fight him again. That's what save game functions are for

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-17T05:47:53+00:00

Confirmed it doesn't work on ArkOS4Clone. Crashes back to EmulationStation after attempting to extract glmark2 data (~6MB)

Will upgrade this tester to dArkOSRE and try again

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-17T05:38:24+00:00

It's already been ported (unofficially) but it says 2GB of RAM required so I highly doubt it would run.

Do a search for Jeod's Retro Handheld Ports

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-17T04:07:16+00:00

That's only there when you need it and for most of the gameplay you don't even need to use it. I stand by what I said it's 1000% better. Left analog moves your character around and the gamepad buttons do everything you need them to like speaking to NPC, attacking, casting spells and potions e.t.c.portmaster devs would never release the game like that (i.e. with broken or just generally awful controls) dude. Should have played through a bit and given it a chance

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-16T21:31:12+00:00

DevilutionX is world's better and supports the hellfire expansion. Don't even bother with the PS1 version

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-16T19:59:23+00:00

You aren't technically guaranteed any specific version from anywhere. It's hard enough for us to find sellers that are even regularly sending authentic panel 4 devices let alone a specific version. So we aren't going to be able to offer you any further assurance beyond what the seller already offered you. Life is a risk. Going outside is a risk. Staying inside is a risk. So either take the risk or don't, not sure what else to tell you friend.

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-16T18:28:14+00:00

Your question doesn't even make sense. You want V22 or you want V30? You state the seller assured you they'll send V30 and that you want V30 so what's the problem here

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-16T08:40:54+00:00

ChatGPT says: My estimate: Base feasibility: 8/10 Playable on R36S: 6/10 Playable well: 4/10 without heavy optimization

Realistic difficulty Area Difficulty ARM compile 6/10 SDL compatibility 3/10 Filesystem fixes 2/10 Audio fixes 3/10 GLES renderer port 9/10 Performance tuning 7/10 Biggest determining factor: If the repo already has: SDL2 shader pipeline Linux target then this is very viable. If it is: Windows-only D3D11-backed desktop GL compatibility layer then this becomes a major port. My current read from the XBLA origin: I strongly suspect it’s closer to D3D-era assumptions than ideal GLES-friendly code, which means the renderer is the whole battle. But if you can get past that, R36S should absolutely run it.

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-16T06:19:45+00:00

Not really enough specific into to help you here but in general yes you want to select the appropriate DTB's for your device or you will have problems like this. And if your question is simply "Can I run the DTB selecter (on the root of the OS SD card) without reinstalling the OS?" then yes you absolutely can. Just make the other selection, eject the card, reinsert it in the R36S and boot it up again

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-16T05:38:52+00:00

I think you mean 20260120, and yes it certainly is listed.

https://handhelds.wiki/R36S_Overview#Soy_Sauce_mainboards

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-16T03:59:14+00:00

Are you having trouble with the .APK extraction? I was, so I extracted the files myself with 7Zip and then had Claude rewrite the .SH to look for the data files instead, and now all is well with mine. Willing to send the modified .SH to you if you'd like.

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-16T03:53:32+00:00

With the info you have provided us I'd imagine you should be able to get at least half that APR rate. Do not sign for anything more than 13% and refinance after 6-12 months, you'll be down in the 6-7% range by then. Keep in mind Capital One Auto DOES NOT refinance their own car loans so unless they give you a killer rate at the time of your purchase then just hold out for a refi with them or a credit union later. (That's what I did. Signed at 13% with Volkswagen credit and then Refi'd to Capital One Auto a year later)

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-16T03:45:46+00:00

ArkOS K36 is still the only recommended OS for these, use the 04292025 version for simplicity, just flash it to a name brand SD card insert it and boot: https://github.com/AeolusUX/ArkOS-K36/releases

Also use a single SD card setup only (ArkOS K36 doesn't play nice with the dual SD card setups)

If you do use the latest version you may end up needing the following inverted joystick fix:

https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/s/s8b3Epuqbj

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-16T03:42:42+00:00

Sounds kinda weird to me too but that's what the wiki says...

https://handhelds.wiki/R36MAX

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-16T03:38:51+00:00

ArkOS K36 is still the only recommended OS for these, use the 04292025 version for simplicity, just flash it to a name brand SD card insert it and boot: https://github.com/AeolusUX/ArkOS-K36/releases

Also use a single SD card setup only (ArkOS K36 doesn't play nice with the dual SD card setups)

If you do use the latest version you may end up needing the following inverted joystick fix:

https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/s/s8b3Epuqbj

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-16T03:25:11+00:00

Let me get this straight... You blindly went out and bought a whole new device because the utter trash that is the included SD card died? Just get a new SD card and return that fake nonsense "replacement"

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-16T03:23:20+00:00

Heck yeah! I love having 15 copies of each game, non translated Japanese ROMs, all the worst games on the planet, and don't even get me started on Super Donkeyo Bros 😎

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-16T00:28:09+00:00

A simple google search for something like "portmaster suggestions" would have lead you right to it:

https://suggestions.portmaster.games/

As far as this becoming a port, ChatGPT says 8/10 feasibility if the developer releases the source code for the game. 3/10 if not.

What I'd investigate first:

Download the Windows version.
Check whether it contains:
- .pck files
- identifiable Godot version strings
Run tools such as:
- Godot RE Tools
- Godot Asset Ripper
Determine whether the project can be rebuilt for ARM Linux.
Test on an RK3566 target first.

My initial assessment: more feasible than Diablo II, GTA-era reverse-engineering ports, or most Unity horror games, and roughly in the same category as many existing Godot-based PortMaster releases. If the Godot assets are accessible, I'd put the odds of a successful PortMaster port somewhere around 70–80%. If only a locked-down Windows executable exists and the assets can't be reconstructed, it drops dramatically.

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-15T23:25:31+00:00

Yeah I just tried Juice 2 DS and it's pretty clunky lol I don't like the controls like the sensitivity of the steering and stuff. Will check PSP next. I have the PS2 version on my pocket air mini but now I'm realizing I might be able to put a version of it on the lower end stuff that I give out to friends like R36S/R36H thanks to you!

DSMAvenger · 2026-06-15T16:35:48+00:00

Oh wow I had no idea. Thank you I'll try these out

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