Device comparison

Game Console R33S vs. Raypodo Z35S / HG3506

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
Z35S / HG3506
More portable
R33S
Newer model
Z35S / HG3506

Main differences

  • Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R33S.
  • Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 is about $8 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Console R33S is roughly 29% smaller.
  • Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 runs Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS); Game Console R33S runs Linux (JELOS).

Game Console

R33S

Details
Price
$48
OS
Linux (JELOS)
Released
Jan 2024
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
162 grams

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Raypodo

Z35S / HG3506

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS)
Released
Jan 2025
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Specs

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SpecR33SZ35S / HG3506
Price$48$40
OSLinux (JELOS)Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS)
StorageInternal 32GB, External MicroSDInternal & External MicroSD
Battery3200 mAh3000 mAh
Weight162 grams?
Dimensions78.5 mm x 108 mm x 22 mm91 mm x 131.3 mm x 38.4 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemR33SZ35S / HG3506
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • R33S DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • Z35S / HG3506 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • R33S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Z35S / HG3506 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R33S N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Z35S / HG3506 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R33S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Z35S / HG3506 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R33S PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Z35S / HG3506 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R33S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Z35S / HG3506 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R33S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Z35S / HG3506 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R33S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Z35S / HG3506 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • R33S Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Z35S / HG3506 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R33S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Z35S / HG3506 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R33S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Z35S / HG3506 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Game Console R33S and the Raypodo Z35S / HG3506?
Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R33S. Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 is about $8 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Console R33S is roughly 29% smaller. Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 runs Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS); Game Console R33S runs Linux (JELOS).
Which is cheaper, the Game Console R33S or the Raypodo Z35S / HG3506?
The Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 is the cheaper of the two at around $40, roughly $8 less than the Game Console R33S based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Console R33S or the Raypodo Z35S / HG3506?
The Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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