Can the R36s Retro Console Be Connected to a TV? The Truth About OTG Connections
Short answer, no, you can't.
It's important to clarify that there are often erroneous claims about connecting the R36s to a TV, especially when it's mentioned that it can be connected via an OTG adapter with HDMI output. This type of information is false and doesn't reflect the actual operation of this console.
The reason for this limitation lies in the console's motherboard. Internally, it doesn't have specific modules that allow direct connection to a TV. For example, the RK3326 chip used in this console doesn't support video output, making direct connection to a TV impossible. To put this into context, although the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 are high-end phones, they also can't use the USB-C connection to connect to a TV, due to the company's limitations on this feature, despite its capabilities. With this, I want you to realize that having USB-C doesn't mean it has all the possible capabilities.
These types of limitations aren't unique to this particular device, and while some devices, like the Pixel 6, allow you to use OTG to connect peripherals like keyboards and mice, the same can't be achieved when connecting to an external display. If you've seen any ads suggesting you can connect the R36s console to your TV using an OTG adapter with HDMI, rest assured that this is false information.
In short, don't believe promises that a simple OTG adapter with HDMI output will allow you to connect your R36s retro console to a TV. We've tested various options and only managed to connect peripherals like controllers and access the internet through the output. So if you see this type of advertising, remember that not everything is true.