Device comparison

Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 vs. WaveShare Tiny GamePi15

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

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Tiny GamePi15

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Quick verdict

Best value
Tiny GamePi15
Better screen
Z35S / HG3506
More portable
Tiny GamePi15
Newer model
Z35S / HG3506

Main differences

  • Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is roughly 81% smaller.
  • Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on WaveShare Tiny GamePi15.
  • Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 runs Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS); WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 runs Linux (RetroPie).
  • Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.

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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WaveShare

Tiny GamePi15

Details
Price
$30
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
May 2019
Up to
Genesis
Screen
1.54 inch TFT
Weight
60 grams

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Specs

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SpecZ35S / HG3506Tiny GamePi15
Price$40$30
OSLinux (EmuELEC/ArkOS)Linux (RetroPie)
Screen3.5 inch1.54 inch
Aspect ratio4:31:1
Resolution640 x 480240 x 240
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetRockChip RK3326Broadcom BCM2835
CPUCortex-A35ARM1176JZF-S
GPUMali-G31 MP2Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM1 GB DDR3512 MB DDR
StorageInternal & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery3000 mAh14500
Weight?60 grams
Dimensions91 mm x 131.3 mm x 38.4 mm65 mm x 35 mm x 23 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemZ35S / HG3506Tiny GamePi15
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
  • Tiny GamePi15 DS: Nintendo DS: 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Z35S / HG3506 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Tiny GamePi15 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Z35S / HG3506 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Tiny GamePi15 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Z35S / HG3506 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Tiny GamePi15 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Z35S / HG3506 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Tiny GamePi15 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 and the WaveShare Tiny GamePi15?
Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 has stronger listed emulation coverage. WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is roughly 81% smaller. Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on WaveShare Tiny GamePi15. Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 runs Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS); WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 runs Linux (RetroPie). Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Which is cheaper, the Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 or the WaveShare Tiny GamePi15?
The WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 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 WaveShare Tiny GamePi15?
The Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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