Device comparison

Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 vs. Game Console U8

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
U8
Newer model
U8

Main differences

  • Game Console U8 has similar emulation coverage to Raypodo Z35S / HG3506.
  • Game Console U8 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Console U8 runs Linux (EmuELEC 4.7); Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 runs Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS).

Raypodo

Z35S / HG3506

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

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Game Console

U8

Details
Price
$30
OS
Linux (EmuELEC 4.7)
Released
Mar 2025
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

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SpecZ35S / HG3506U8
Price$40$30
OSLinux (EmuELEC/ArkOS)Linux (EmuELEC 4.7)
Screen3.5 inch4.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:35:3
Resolution640 x 480800 x 480
RAM1 GB DDR31 GB LPDDR4
StorageInternal & External MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery3000 mAh3500 mAh
Dimensions91 mm x 131.3 mm x 38.4 mm?

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemZ35S / HG3506U8
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
  • U8 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
  • U8 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
  • U8 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
  • U8 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
  • U8 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
  • U8 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
  • U8 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
  • U8 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
  • U8 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
  • U8 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
  • U8 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
  • U8 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
  • U8 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
  • U8 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
  • U8 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
  • U8 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
  • U8 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
  • U8 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 Game Console U8?
Game Console U8 has similar emulation coverage to Raypodo Z35S / HG3506. Game Console U8 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Console U8 runs Linux (EmuELEC 4.7); Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 runs Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS).
Which is cheaper, the Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 or the Game Console U8?
The Game Console U8 is the cheaper of the two at around $30, roughly $10 less than the Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 or the Game Console U8?
The Game Console U8 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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