Two near-identical R36S handhelds are sitting in front of you: one purple, one black and purple, both with 128GB of storage and a 20,000+ game library. The decision feels like a coin flip until you look at the prices. The Purple 128GB R36S is $32.99, while the Black+Purple 128GB R36S is $31.99. That one-dollar gap, plus your color preference, is what separates these two portable retro game machines.
Both consoles match on the key headline specs: 128GB capacity, 20,000+ games, New condition, USB and USB-C connectivity, a portable form factor, and a model name of R36S. They also share the same open-source Linux system and RK3326 chipset. So the meaningful differences come down to the shell color and the listed price.
Quick verdict
Pick the Black+Purple R36S if you want the lower $31.99 price and like the two-tone look. Pick the Purple R36S if you want a solid purple shell and are fine with $32.99. Beyond the color and dollar difference, the shared details are closely aligned.
Comparison at a glance
| Product | Color | Price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| R36S 128GB (Purple) | Purple | USD 32.99 | |
| R36S 128GB (Black+Purple) | Black+Purple | USD 31.99 |
Where each product stands
The Purple R36S 128GB is the pick if you want a single-color shell. It carries the same 128GB capacity and 20,000+ game count as the other model, but wraps those specs in an all-purple body. The extra dollar on the price tag is the cost of that solid-color look.
The Black+Purple R36S 128GB is the lower-priced version. It offers the same 128GB storage, 20,000+ game library, New condition, and USB/USB-C connectivity as the Purple model, but at $31.99. If you are comfortable with the black and purple colorway, this is the more economical choice.
Product notes
128GB R36S Retro Handheld Game Console Video Games Consoles 20000+Games (Purple) - USD 32.99
If you want a handheld that is all purple, this is the version to pick. It carries 128GB of storage and a 20,000+ game library, with the same New condition and USB/USB-C connectivity as the two-tone model. The specs point to a 3.5-inch IPS display with 640x480 resolution, an RK3326 chipset, and an open-source Linux system. The trade-off is the $1.00 difference from the Black+Purple version, which is listed at $31.99. You are paying a little more for the solid purple shell, but you are not getting a different game lineup or storage capacity. If color consistency matters more than a dollar, this Purple R36S is the straightforward choice.
R36S Retro Handheld Game Console Video Games 128GB Consoles 20000+Games (Black+Purple) - USD 31.99
The Black+Purple R36S comes in at $31.99, making it the less expensive route to the same 128GB storage and 20,000+ game count. It also matches the Purple version with New condition, USB and USB-C connectivity, a portable form factor, and an open-source Linux system built around the RK3326 chipset. The colorway gives you black and purple together, which is the main visual difference from the single-color model. If you are happy with a two-tone shell and want to keep the cost a dollar lower, this is the version to choose. Just keep in mind that the all-purple look is on the other model, so if that shade is what you are after, the Black+Purple will not replace it.
Final choice by use case
- If you want an all-purple handheld and do not mind spending $32.99, choose the Purple R36S 128GB.
- If you want the lower $31.99 price and like black and purple together, choose the Black+Purple R36S 128GB.
- If you have no strong color preference, go with the $31.99 Black+Purple model to get the same core specs for a dollar less.
