About Us
Welcome to Grind Zealot
Where controllers click and good vibes brew
Our story
Grind Zealot began in a Geelong kitchen where Saturday nights meant fresh espresso, split-screen Mario Kart and our well-loved and battered SNES. Those late sessions showed us two truths: nostalgia makes people light up, and play is the best way to connect.
We built a brand around that feeling.
What drives us
Nostalgia, upgraded: We love the 90s, but we want the games to feel sharp and ready for commutes in today's world.
Community first: Every guide, email and social reply aims to help someone share a memory or master a new mod.
Local trust: We're a small Aussie crew. Your questions land with us, not a faceless warehouse bot.
What drives us
Our hero is the R36S handheld - a pocket-sized portal to SNES and Game Boy greatness
But the magic isn't just the console. We broker the whole experience:
Factory-to-door delivery: We work with a vetted manufacturer who prepares each unit and sends it straight to you with tracked post. Fewer hand-offs means the latest hardware revision and less risk of dead stock sitting on a shelf.
Local help, digital touch: Questions land with our small Aussie team (not a chatbot). We reply within 24-48 hours, Monday to Friday AEST. and keep an always-updated support hub of video walk-throughs, firmware links and quick-fix checklists.
Guides in plain English: New to emulation? We are currently building a library of quick-start videos and written how-tos; until that launches, every customer email gets a clear step-by-step reply so you are never left guessing.
Fair-go guarantee: If the console arrives dead-on-arrival we organise a replacement or parts shipment with the factory, no run-around.
Coffee gear and fitness collabs are on pause, but that caffeine-fuelled work ethic still powers everything we ship and every question we answer.
Join the journey
Fire up a childhood favourite, post your high score to our socials and tag us on TikTok. Whether you're squeezing in a quick race on the train or introducing your kids to Pokémon, we're here to make the moment effortless and fun.
Press Play. Stay Zealous.