R36S ROM & File Guide
ROM & FILE
GUIDE FOR R36S
Learn how to organize compatible game files on your R36S, understand the ArkOS folder structure, manage MicroSD storage and configure files that you are legally entitled to use.
Manage Your Own Game Files
The R36S can run compatible software through supported emulators. This guide explains how to organize your own compatible files and where they belong on an ArkOS MicroSD card.
Your Files. Your Library.
Use this guide to organize game files that you legally own or are otherwise authorized to use. Different emulated systems use different folders and file formats, so correct organization is important for ArkOS and EmulationStation to recognize your files.
R36SGameConsole.com does not provide downloads of copyrighted commercial games, ROM collections or unauthorized game libraries. This page is a technical file-management guide. Only add ROMs, BIOS files, firmware and other content that you legally own, have created yourself, that is distributed with permission, or that you are otherwise legally entitled to use.
Organize Files By System
ArkOS organizes compatible content by platform. These examples show the type of system folders you may encounter when managing your own legally obtained files.
NES / Famicom
Compatible user-supplied NES files are normally stored inside the NES system directory.
Super Nintendo
Supported SNES files belong in the corresponding SNES directory used by ArkOS.
Game Boy
Game Boy and Game Boy Color content uses dedicated system folders within the ROM storage structure.
Game Boy Advance
Compatible GBA files that you are entitled to use belong inside the GBA system directory.
Nintendo 64
Compatible Nintendo 64 files use the dedicated N64 directory within the ArkOS ROM partition.
PlayStation
Compatible PlayStation files are organized in the PSX directory. Some configurations may also require BIOS files.
Nintendo DS
Supported Nintendo DS content uses its corresponding system directory on compatible ArkOS configurations.
Mega Drive / Genesis
Compatible Mega Drive or Genesis files use the appropriate system directory within the ROM storage partition.
Dreamcast
Compatible Dreamcast content uses its own folder and may require additional firmware depending on emulator configuration.
How To Add Your Own Compatible Files
Only use files that you legally own or are otherwise authorized to use. ArkOS expects compatible files to be placed in specific system directories.
Turn the console off completely before removing a MicroSD card. Do not remove a card while the operating system is writing data.
Insert the appropriate MicroSD card into your computer. On many ArkOS configurations, the accessible ROM partition is named EASYROMS.
Locate the directory corresponding to the platform for your compatible file. Keep the existing folder structure intact.
Copy your legally obtained compatible file, safely eject the MicroSD card, return it to the R36S and restart the console.
Common R36S System Folders
Folder names can vary with firmware versions and configuration. The following are common ArkOS locations used to organize compatible user-supplied files.
ArkOS builds its system menus around expected directory names. Putting a compatible file into an unrelated custom directory may prevent it from appearing in EmulationStation. Keep the existing folder structure unless your firmware documentation instructs you otherwise.
Managing BIOS Files
Some emulated platforms require additional BIOS or firmware files. Only use BIOS or firmware files that you are legally authorized to use.
Main BIOS Directory
ArkOS configurations commonly use a BIOS directory within the ROM storage partition.
Specific systems may require particular filenames or subdirectories.
Check Your Firmware Configuration
Requirements can differ between emulators and firmware versions. Use the documentation associated with your installed firmware to confirm required filenames and locations.
R36S File Management FAQ
Common questions about organizing compatible files on an R36S.
No. R36SGameConsole.com does not provide downloads of copyrighted commercial games or unauthorized ROM collections. This page provides technical information for managing content that you are legally entitled to use.
Yes. If you legally own or are otherwise authorized to use the content, compatible files can be placed into the appropriate system directory supported by your firmware.
Usually not. ArkOS expects specific directories for individual systems. Files placed in unrelated folders may not appear in EmulationStation.
On common ArkOS configurations, compatible Game Boy Advance files are stored in EASYROMS/gba/.
On common ArkOS configurations, compatible PlayStation files are stored in EASYROMS/psx/. Some configurations may also require legally obtained BIOS files.
On common ArkOS configurations, compatible Nintendo 64 files are stored in EASYROMS/n64/.
Many ArkOS configurations use EASYROMS/bios/. Some systems require specific filenames or subdirectories, so check the documentation for your installed firmware.
Only use games, ROMs, BIOS files, firmware and other content that you legally own, have created yourself, that is distributed with permission, or that you are otherwise legally entitled to use.
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