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What’s the Difference Between the Original GameBoyRetro (R36S) and a Clone?
Differences Between the Original R36S Game Console and Clones

It can be difficult to distinguish between original and clone game consoles on the market. Here are the key differences you should pay attention to in order to avoid being misled:

🧠 Chip Count

  • Original consoles contain two chips, ensuring high performance.

  • Clones usually have only one chip, which can cause lags and slowdowns.

🔧 Circuit Board Quality

  • Originals have clean and high-quality circuit layouts.

  • Clones lack these standards and may show poor assembly.

⚙️ Performance & Stability

  • Original models run smoothly and reliably.

  • Clones often experience crashes, freezing, or unexpected issues.

🔒 Safety

  • Clones use low-quality components that may cause short circuits or other risks.

🔍 Startup Screen Differences

  • Clone devices: Do not display the ArkOS logo — only a basic startup screen.

  • Original devices: Show the ArkOS logo, indicating a stable and supported operating system.

📱 How to Check If Your Screen Is Original

Step 1: Open the SD Card Boot Partition

  • Insert the SD card into your PC.

  • Open the boot partition, usually the main visible section.

Step 2: Look for the DTB File

  • In the boot partition, look for a file named:
    rk3326-r35s-linux.dtb

  • If you don’t find it, but instead see:
    rk3326-evb-lp3-v12-linux.dtb,
    then your device is likely a clone.

Step 3: Load the File

  • If the correct .dtb file is found, upload it using the provided tool.

Step 4: Identify the Screen

  • After uploading, click the "Identify My Screen" button to recognize your display type.

Note:
If you see rk3326-evb-lp3-v12-linux.dtb, it’s a strong sign your device is a clone. You can learn more about this under the “R36S Clones” section.

⚠️ Update (As of 2025)

There are now clone products that look identical to originals — even with dual-chip setups. This has made it extremely difficult to verify authenticity by appearance alone.

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As you can see from these comparisons, there are many clone versions of this console on the market.
If you want to avoid being scammed, please carefully read the information provided on this page.