Game Console R36 Max vs. Anbernic RG35

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Quick verdict

Best value
R36 Max
More portable
RG35
Newer model
RG35

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG35 has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R36 Max.
  • Game Console R36 Max is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG35 is roughly 18% smaller and 49% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG35 runs Linux; Game Console R36 Max runs Linux (EmuELEC).
  • Anbernic RG35 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Game Console R36 Max is highlighted for PS1, GBA, SNES, Game Boy.

Anbernic

RG35

Details
Price
$45.45
OS
Linux
Released
Sep 2026
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
191 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecR36 MaxRG35
Price$34.19$45.45
OSLinux (EmuELEC)Linux
Screen4.0 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio1:14:3
Resolution720 x 720640 x 480
RAM1 GB DDR31 GB LPDDR3
Battery4000 mAh3200 mAh
Weight375 grams191 grams
Dimensions83 mm x 153 mm x 35 mm81 mm x 128 mm x 22 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemR36 MaxRG35
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

  • R36 Max 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
  • RG35 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
  • R36 Max 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36 Max GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36 Max N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG35 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R36 Max NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36 Max PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36 Max PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36 Max PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36 Max PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG35 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R36 Max Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36 Max SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36 Max Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36 Max Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG35 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • R36 Max Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36 Max Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36 Max Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36 Max GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36 Max Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG35 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 R36 Max and the Anbernic RG35?
Anbernic RG35 has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R36 Max. Game Console R36 Max is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG35 is roughly 18% smaller and 49% lighter. Anbernic RG35 runs Linux; Game Console R36 Max runs Linux (EmuELEC). Anbernic RG35 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Game Console R36 Max is highlighted for PS1, GBA, SNES, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the Game Console R36 Max or the Anbernic RG35?
The Game Console R36 Max is the cheaper of the two at around $35.00, roughly $3.00 less than the Anbernic RG35 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Console R36 Max or the Anbernic RG35?
The Anbernic RG35 is the newer model, released in 2026.

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