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|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #aaa; padding:6px; background-color:#e6f0ff; font-weight:bold; font-size:110%;" | Budget Devices | |+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #aaa; padding:6px; background-color:#e6f0ff; font-weight:bold; font-size:110%;" | Budget Devices | ||
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!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:100px"|Name!!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width: | !style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:100px"|Name!!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:150px"|Image!!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:200px"|Link<sup>1</sup>!!style="background-color:#d9eaff"|Price!!style="background-color:#d9eaff"|Description | ||
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|[[R36XX]] ||[[File:R36XX. | |[[R36XX]] ||[[File:R36XX.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okSvbE6 AliExpress #1] - [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oBJci6W AliExpress #2] - [https://amzn.to/4h1Bomu Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4qa9toU Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/48HHF51 Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~30€ || Newer R36S version with built-in Wi-Fi. | ||
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|[[ | |[[R36Plus]] ||[[File:R36Plus.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFik3q4 AliExpress #1] - [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4BYXiLh AliExpress #2] - [https://amzn.to/47pEbBV Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/3IQiuCH Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/46MiblB Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~35€ || R36S with a bigger 1:1 screen. | ||
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|[[ | |[[BATLEXP G350]] ||[[File:BATLEXP_G350.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEwU4Ds AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4cnHYSh Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/3EdN5I3 Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4mZcOnN Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~45€ || Amazing build quality for the price (Anbernic quality). | ||
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|[[Anbernic RG35XX H]] ||[[File:RG35XX H purple.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/ | |[[Anbernic RG35XX H]] ||[[File:RG35XX H purple.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4oxNtS7 AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/48HFHSb Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4pVHeKi Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4nGTEnL Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~45€ || 3.5" inch screen, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... | ||
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|[[Miyoo Mini]] ||[[File:Miyoo Mini. | |[[Miyoo Mini Plus]] ||[[File:Miyoo Mini +.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onyASaF AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4obSz7c Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/470b2N7 Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/3KCF8Pz Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~45€ || Bigger version of the Miyoo Mini with a 3.5" screen. | ||
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|Miyoo Mini | |[[Miyoo Mini]] ||[[File:Miyoo Mini.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3HNMv6L AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/3WBrMp6 Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/3KKAcbc Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/3L5dI4L Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~45€ || Loved by the community for its small size and pocketability. Has one of the best custom firmwares. Great buttons. | ||
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|[[Trimui Smart Pro]] ||[[File:TSP small. | |[[Trimui Smart Pro]] ||[[File:TSP small.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oovMi2m AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/3EdRaMe Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/43bSqbS Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/46Um7kx Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~50€ || Big screen, very good for PSP games because of the aspect ratio. | ||
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|[[Anbernic RG35XX SP]] ||[[File:RG35XXSP-SILVER-LISTING-DONE-02. | |[[Anbernic RG35XX SP]] ||[[File:RG35XXSP-SILVER-LISTING-DONE-02.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDL1dW2 AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4luZ2dd Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/3Z27Kp7 Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/3Jxxfdi Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~50€ || Clamshell form factor, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... | ||
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|[[Anbernic RG40XX V]] ||[[File:Anbernic_RG40XX_V. | |[[Anbernic RG40XX V]] ||[[File:Anbernic_RG40XX_V.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooguHJM AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4jofpX4 Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/3V06i4w Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4q5Xd8g Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~55€ || 4 inch screen, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... | ||
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|[[Anbernic RG40XX H]] ||[[File:Anbernic_RG40XX_H_grey. | |[[Anbernic RG40XX H]] ||[[File:Anbernic_RG40XX_H_grey.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onmP059 AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4czuNO3 Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/43rRVd8 Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4jswlNg Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~55€ || 4" screen, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... | ||
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| | |[[TrimUI Brick]] ||[[File:Trimui Brick black front.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c42VZl1t AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4cDXFEV Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/41Dr4KY Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4lqASiM Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~55€ || Great 3.2" screen, very good build quality. | ||
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|[[Anbernic RG 34XX]] ||[[File:Anbernic RG 34XX. | |[[Anbernic RG 34XX]] ||[[File:Anbernic RG 34XX.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olErIXs AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/3R8lniE Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/46VDqBz Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4q4BJsJ Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~60€ || Anbernic's take one the Game Boy Advance, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... | ||
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|Anbernic RG34XXSP ||[[File:Anbernic RG34XX SP yellow1. | |[[Anbernic RG34XXSP]] ||[[File:Anbernic RG34XX SP yellow1.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4r7aet9 AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4mRZH7L Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4mYjcLU Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/46ZCxXd Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~70€ || Latest clamshell device from Anbernic with dual joysticks. Great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... | ||
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|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #aaa; padding:6px; background-color:#e6f0ff; font-weight:bold; font-size:110%;" | Mid Range to High End Devices | |+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #aaa; padding:6px; background-color:#e6f0ff; font-weight:bold; font-size:110%;" | Mid Range to High End Devices | ||
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!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:100px"|Name!!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width: | !style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:100px"|Name!!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:150px"|Image!!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:200px"|Link<sup>1</sup>!!style="background-color:#d9eaff"|Price!!style="background-color:#d9eaff"|Description | ||
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|[[Anbernic RG406V]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG406V white1. | |[[Anbernic RG406V]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG406V white1.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEXzyYB AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/3HseSGe Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/48ZwioR Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4otloNv Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~140€ || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles. | ||
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|[[Anbernic RG Cube]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG Cube grey. | |[[Anbernic RG Cube]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG Cube grey.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onIQaOO AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4h1CJK2 Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/3J2ULiC Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/46XyydK Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~140€ || 1:1 screen. Can emulate most PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles. | ||
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|[[Anbernic RG406H]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG406H purple t. | |[[Anbernic RG406H]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG406H purple t.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3gCrLYf AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4otlF2Z Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/471Ia7s Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/43UPsdc Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~140€ || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles. | ||
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|Anbernic RG556 ||[[File:Anbernic RG556 black front. | |[[Anbernic RG556]] ||[[File:Anbernic RG556 black front.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omsS5nZ AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4727biy Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4nR4kk2 Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/42AMkSf Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~170€ || Very good screen. Can emulate most PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles. | ||
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|Retroid Pocket 5 ||[[File:RP5 black front.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/ | |Retroid Pocket 5 ||[[File:RP5 black front.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3SHL4EP AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4q5Xit6 Amazon {{USflag}}]|| ~200€ || Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles. | ||
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| | |Retroid Pocket Flip 2 ||[[File:Retroid Pocket Flip 2 black.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c30tESrv AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/46MaXOr Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/47gZSVE Amazon {{UKflag}}]|| ~210€ || Premium big clamshell device from Retroid. | ||
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| | |Anbernic RG557 ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG 557 black.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3K5XvQj AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/46JW9Qi Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4q5Xt7K Amazon {{UKflag}}]|| ~220€ || Anbernic's latest flagship device. Can emulate PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles. | ||
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|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #aaa; padding:6px; background-color:#e6f0ff; font-weight:bold; font-size:110%;" | High End Devices | |+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #aaa; padding:6px; background-color:#e6f0ff; font-weight:bold; font-size:110%;" | High End Devices | ||
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!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:100px"|Name!!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width: | !style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:100px"|Name!!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:150px"|Image!!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:200px"|Link<sup>1</sup>!!style="background-color:#d9eaff"|Price!!style="background-color:#d9eaff"|Description | ||
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|AYN Odin 2||[[File:AYN Odin 2. | |AYN Odin 2||[[File:AYN Odin 2.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3zVTL0f AliExpress]|| ~280€ || Better specs than the Retroid Pocket 5. | ||
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|Steam Deck 512GB ||[[File:Steamdeck1. | |[[Steam Deck|Steam Deck 512GB]] ||[[File:Steamdeck1.webp|150px]]||[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4rSCYUb AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/3KKEnUr Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4nW3cLG Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/3UtFJVj Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~600€ || Absolute emulation beast. Can also play PC games. | ||
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|ASUS ROG Ally X ||[[File:ASUS ROG Ally X. | |ASUS ROG Ally X ||[[File:ASUS ROG Ally X.webp|150px]]||[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3cmOj9v AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/3KL3gzh Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/46WCqM1 Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4hbiLgk Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~900€ || Absolute emulation beast. Even better specs than the Steam Deck. | ||
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|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #aaa; padding:6px; background-color:#e6f0ff; font-weight:bold; font-size:110%;" | Others | |+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #aaa; padding:6px; background-color:#e6f0ff; font-weight:bold; font-size:110%;" | Others | ||
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!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:100px"|Name!!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width: | !style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:100px"|Name!!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:150px"|Image!!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:200px"|Link<sup>1</sup>!!style="background-color:#d9eaff"|Price!!style="background-color:#d9eaff"|Description | ||
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|[[DS ML]] ||[[File:DS ML black.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opFMx4M AliExpress]|| | |[[DS ML]] ||[[File:DS ML black.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opFMx4M AliExpress]|| ~50€ || Re-shelled Nintendo DS. Compatible with GBA and DS cartridges. [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEOdaFB R4 flash cards] for ROMs and homebrew also work. | ||
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|Nintendo Switch Lite ||[[File:Nintendo Switch Lite torquoise packaging.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/ | |Nintendo Switch Lite ||[[File:Nintendo Switch Lite torquoise packaging.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3h8GJXV AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/3Yuf1Os Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4sAPYag Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4psq3i0 Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~150€ || Official Nintendo Switch Lite console. | ||
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|Nintendo Switch OLED ||[[File:Nintendo Switch OLED. | |Nintendo Switch OLED ||[[File:Nintendo Switch OLED.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4Ks1qzN AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/49bxUvD Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4jvyBDi Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4qEiV31 Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~220€ || Official Nintendo Switch OLED console. | ||
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|Nintendo Switch 2 | |Nintendo Switch 2||[[File:Nintendo Switch 2.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3JhCdWx AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/49qJOAt Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4qcaNqP Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4buTQTM Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~500€ || Official Nintendo Switch 2 console. | ||
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<sub>Last update: | <sub>Last update: January 8, 2026</sub> | ||
{{Affiliate}} | {{Affiliate}} | ||
Latest revision as of 02:36, 7 February 2026
Official Stores:
Trusted AliExpress Sellers:
| Name | Image | Link1 | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R36XX | AliExpress #1 - AliExpress #2 - Amazon |
~30€ | Newer R36S version with built-in Wi-Fi. | |
| R36Plus | AliExpress #1 - AliExpress #2 - Amazon |
~35€ | R36S with a bigger 1:1 screen. | |
| BATLEXP G350 | AliExpress - Amazon |
~45€ | Amazing build quality for the price (Anbernic quality). | |
| Anbernic RG35XX H | AliExpress - Amazon |
~45€ | 3.5" inch screen, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... | |
| Miyoo Mini Plus | AliExpress - Amazon |
~45€ | Bigger version of the Miyoo Mini with a 3.5" screen. | |
| Miyoo Mini | AliExpress - Amazon |
~45€ | Loved by the community for its small size and pocketability. Has one of the best custom firmwares. Great buttons. | |
| Trimui Smart Pro | AliExpress - Amazon |
~50€ | Big screen, very good for PSP games because of the aspect ratio. | |
| Anbernic RG35XX SP | AliExpress - Amazon |
~50€ | Clamshell form factor, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... | |
| Anbernic RG40XX V | AliExpress - Amazon |
~55€ | 4 inch screen, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... | |
| Anbernic RG40XX H | AliExpress - Amazon |
~55€ | 4" screen, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... | |
| TrimUI Brick | AliExpress - Amazon |
~55€ | Great 3.2" screen, very good build quality. | |
| Anbernic RG 34XX | AliExpress - Amazon |
~60€ | Anbernic's take one the Game Boy Advance, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... | |
| Anbernic RG34XXSP | AliExpress - Amazon |
~70€ | Latest clamshell device from Anbernic with dual joysticks. Great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... |
| Name | Image | Link1 | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anbernic RG406V | AliExpress - Amazon |
~140€ | Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles. | |
| Anbernic RG Cube | AliExpress - Amazon |
~140€ | 1:1 screen. Can emulate most PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles. | |
| Anbernic RG406H | AliExpress - Amazon |
~140€ | Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles. | |
| Anbernic RG556 | AliExpress - Amazon |
~170€ | Very good screen. Can emulate most PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles. | |
| Retroid Pocket 5 | AliExpress - Amazon |
~200€ | Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles. | |
| Retroid Pocket Flip 2 | AliExpress - Amazon |
~210€ | Premium big clamshell device from Retroid. | |
| Anbernic RG557 | AliExpress - Amazon |
~220€ | Anbernic's latest flagship device. Can emulate PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles. |
| Name | Image | Link1 | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AYN Odin 2 | AliExpress | ~280€ | Better specs than the Retroid Pocket 5. | |
| Steam Deck 512GB | AliExpress - Amazon |
~600€ | Absolute emulation beast. Can also play PC games. | |
| ASUS ROG Ally X | AliExpress - Amazon |
~900€ | Absolute emulation beast. Even better specs than the Steam Deck. |
| Name | Image | Link1 | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DS ML | AliExpress | ~50€ | Re-shelled Nintendo DS. Compatible with GBA and DS cartridges. R4 flash cards for ROMs and homebrew also work. | |
| Nintendo Switch Lite | AliExpress - Amazon |
~150€ | Official Nintendo Switch Lite console. | |
| Nintendo Switch OLED | AliExpress - Amazon |
~220€ | Official Nintendo Switch OLED console. | |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | AliExpress - Amazon |
~500€ | Official Nintendo Switch 2 console. |
Last update: January 8, 2026
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