Handheld Game Console User Manual

Model: K36

Key Parameters

Model: K36 White/Black/Grey

Emulators Supported: Atari, Atarilynx, Arcade, Atomiswave, Amiga, Cps, Famicon, Fbneo, Fds, Gamegear, Gb, Gba, Gbc, Genesis, Dreamcast, Mame, Mastersystem, Megadrive, Msx, N64, Nds, Neogeo, Nes, Ngp, Ngpc, Naomi, Pcengine, Pokemonmini, Psp, Psx, Pspmini, Saturn, Sega-1000, Segacd, Sfc, Snes, Supergrafx, Supervision, Virtualboy, Wonderswan, Wonderswancolor

Specifications

Button Layout and Controls

Physical Buttons:

• Left Rocker
• Right Rocker
• Direction Keys
• [SELECT]
• [START]
• [FN] key
• [L1], [R1], [L2], [R2] shoulder buttons

Ports:

• [TF card] slot
• [Type-C] charging port
• [Type-C OTG] data port
• [Headset] jack (3.5mm)

Diagram Description: The console features two analog joysticks (rockers), a D-pad, face buttons (A, B, X, Y), shoulder buttons (L1, R1, L2, R2), and dedicated [SELECT] and [START] buttons. The front also includes a [FN] key. The top edge has [L1]/[L2] and [R1]/[R2] buttons. The bottom edge has the [Type-C] charging/data port and the 3.5mm [Headset] jack.

RetroArch Hotkeys

Emulator-Specific Controls

NDS Game Controls:

• Pressing the left [Joystick] down: Menu button
• [R2]: Switches the screen up, down, left, and right
• Pressing the right [Joystick] down: Full screen mode

PSP, PSP MINI Hotkeys:

• [L2]: Menu button

SEGA SATURN Hotkeys:

• [SELECT]: Menu button

System Settings and Operations

Setting Game Configurations

EmuELEC (EE) offers three levels for game settings:

1. Global Settings: Configured in the main ES menu under "[Game Settings]".
2. Per-System Settings: Found under "[Game Settings] -> PER SYSTEM ADVANCED CONFIGURATION", specific to emulator models.
3. Individual Game Settings: Accessed by long-pressing the [A] button on a game name and selecting "[Advanced Game Options]".

Priority: Individual game settings > Simulator settings > Global settings.

Switching Emulator Cores

If a game fails to run, the emulator core might not support it. To resolve this:

1. Select the problematic game in the list.
2. Long-press the [A] button to open "[Advanced Game Options]".
3. Change the "Simulator" option to a different core.

If no core works, the game [ROM] itself might be faulty. Provide feedback for correction.

Core Selection Suggestions:

• CPS1, 2, 3: Prioritize FBAlpha2012, then FBNeo or other FBA cores.
• FBNeo: Prioritize FBNeo, then FBAlpha2012 or other FBA cores.
• MAME: Prioritize FBNeo, then MAME2010 or other cores.
• GBA: MGBA supports key combinations; GPSP supports game modifications.

Changing Themes

Press [START] to open the menu, navigate to "[User Interface Settings]", select "Background Theme", and choose your preferred theme.

Game Display Scale

Adjust the game screen ratio for optimal display:

1. Press [START], select "[Game Settings]", then "[Game Display Scale]".
2. X/Y Scaling: Matches screen resolution (e.g., 640x480 is 4:3). This often results in full-screen display but can cause distortion.
3. CORE PROVIDEO: Uses the emulator core's default resolution, preserving the original aspect ratio without deformation. This is recommended for games with non-standard aspect ratios (e.g., arcade vertical shooters) or for GB/GBC games to prevent stretching.

Adjusting Volume

Use the physical volume up/down buttons on the console. Alternatively, press [START] to open the menu, select "[Sound Settings]", and adjust system and music volumes.

Adding Games to Favorites

Select a game, long-press [A], choose "[Add to Favorites]" from the pop-up menu, and confirm.

Adjusting Brightness

Press [START] to open the menu, navigate to "[System Settings]", select "[Brightness]", and use the D-pad left/right to adjust.

Switching Language

Press [START] to open the menu, select "[System Settings]", then "Language". Choose your desired language and confirm. A [Restart] of EmulationStation is required.

Setting Side B in FDS Games

For some FDS games requiring Side B setup, press [L1] when prompted to load the game correctly.

Adding Games

1. Insert the [TF card] into a computer.

2. Navigate to the "EEROMS" disk.

3. Copy downloaded games into their respective emulator folders.

4. Place game images into the "media/screenshot" folder.

5. Edit the "gamelist.xml" file (using Notepad) to add new game information.

6. Safely eject the [TF card] and reinsert it into the console.

(Troubleshooting: If "EEROMS" disk is not visible, check Disk Management in your computer's settings.)

Deleting Games

Select the game, long-press [A], choose "[Delete Game]" from the menu, and confirm.

Shutting Down

To prevent data loss, avoid using the physical power button. Instead, press [START] on the main interface, select "[Exit]" -> "[System Shutdown]".

Filter Descriptions

CRT filter: Simulates old CRT monitor effects (spherical, glow, scan lines) for PS, NES, SNES, arcade, etc.

LCD filter: Simulates LCD screen grid effects, suitable for LCD handhelds.

Magnification filter: Enhances image detail and reduces graininess in low-resolution images after scaling. May impact performance.

Hardware simulation filter: Simulates visual effects and colors of specific models.

Recommended Selection: For arcade games, use Magnification filter for detail or CRT filter for nostalgia.

Memory Card Speed

Using a high-speed [TF card] significantly improves system response, page switching, and game loading times. High-quality, high-speed cards are recommended.