Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 vs. Anbernic RG35

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG35
More portable
RG35
Newer model
RG35

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG35 has similar emulation coverage to Raypodo Z35S / HG3506.
  • Anbernic RG35 is about $2 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG35 is roughly 13% smaller.
  • Anbernic RG35 runs Linux; Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 runs Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS).

Raypodo

Z35S / HG3506

Details
Price
$40.00
OS
Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS)
Released
Jan 2025
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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Anbernic

RG35

Details
Price
$38.00
OS
Linux
Released
Sep 2026
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
191 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecZ35S / HG3506RG35
Price$40.00$38.00
OSLinux (EmuELEC/ArkOS)Linux
RAM1 GB DDR31 GB LPDDR3
StorageInternal & External MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery3000 mAh3200 mAh
WeightUnknown191 grams
Dimensions91 mm x 131.3 mm x 38.4 mm81 mm x 128 mm x 22 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemZ35S / HG3506RG35
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

  • 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
  • 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
  • Z35S / HG3506 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
  • Z35S / HG3506 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
  • Z35S / HG3506 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
  • Z35S / HG3506 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
  • Z35S / HG3506 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
  • Z35S / HG3506 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
  • Z35S / HG3506 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
  • Z35S / HG3506 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
  • Z35S / HG3506 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
  • Z35S / HG3506 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
  • Z35S / HG3506 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
  • Z35S / HG3506 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
  • Z35S / HG3506 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
  • Z35S / HG3506 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
  • Z35S / HG3506 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
  • Z35S / HG3506 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
  • Z35S / HG3506 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 Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 and the Anbernic RG35?
Anbernic RG35 has similar emulation coverage to Raypodo Z35S / HG3506. Anbernic RG35 is about $2 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG35 is roughly 13% smaller. Anbernic RG35 runs Linux; Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 runs Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS).
Which is cheaper, the Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 or the Anbernic RG35?
The Anbernic RG35 is the cheaper of the two at around $38.00, roughly $2.00 less than the Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 or the Anbernic RG35?
The Anbernic RG35 is the newer model, released in 2026.

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