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|[[Anbernic RG28XX]] || [[File:ANBERNIC RG28XX orange front.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3n8lMKF AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $39.61 || Very cheap and small horizontal Handheld by Anbernic.
|[[Anbernic RG28XX]] || [[File:ANBERNIC RG28XX orange front.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4SLmspV AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $33.53 || Very cheap and small horizontal Handheld by Anbernic.
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|[[BATLEXP G350]] || [[File:BATLEXP_G350.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3alo1UD AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $42.25 || Very good buttons (Anbernic quality). Best bang for the buck budget handheld in 2026.
|[[BATLEXP G350]] || [[File:BATLEXP_G350.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3alo1UD AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $37.99 || Very good buttons (Anbernic quality). Best bang for the buck budget handheld in 2026.
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|Miyoo Flip V2 || [[File:Miyoo Flip V2 grey.jpg|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4nJfyax AliExpress {{USflag}}] || $47.85 || Clamshell handheld from Miyoo with dual joysticks
|Miyoo Flip V2 || [[File:Miyoo Flip V2 grey.jpg|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4nJfyax AliExpress {{USflag}}] || $39.73 || Clamshell handheld from Miyoo with dual joysticks
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|[[Miyoo Mini]] || [[File:Miyoo Mini.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4cF8fcB AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $51.36 || Loved by the community for its small size and pocketability. Has one of the best custom firmwares. Great buttons.
|[[Anbernic RG35XX H]] ||[[File:RG35XX H purple.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c39Ir4kP AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $42.21 || 3.5 inch screen, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
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|[[Anbernic RG35XXSP]] || [[File:RG35XXSP-SILVER-LISTING-DONE-02.jpg|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3IW2p8B AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $52.52 || Great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
|[[Miyoo Mini Plus]] || [[File:Miyoo Mini +.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4OoGMcL AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $44.67 || Bigger version of the Miyoo Mini with a 3.5" screen
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|[[Miyoo Mini Plus]] || [[File:Miyoo Mini +.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4klYb4J AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $55.26 || Bigger version of the Miyoo Mini with a 3.5" screen
|[[Anbernic RG40XX H]] || [[File:Anbernic_RG40XX_H_grey.jpg|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4NZpWsx AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $46.58 || 4 inch screen, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
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|[[Anbernic RG35XX H]] ||[[File:RG35XX H purple.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c39Ir4kP AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $55.85 || 3.5 inch screen, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
|[[Anbernic RG35XXSP]] || [[File:RG35XXSP-SILVER-LISTING-DONE-02.jpg|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3IlVnMJ AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $47.65 || Great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
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|[[Anbernic RG34XX]] || [[File:Anbernic RG 34XX.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3v6VDqj AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $59.36 || Gameboy Advance design, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.  
|[[Anbernic RG CubeXX]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG cube xx black.png |150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3gvL5bN AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $49.13 || 1:1 screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
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|[[Anbernic RG CubeXX]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG cube xx black.png |150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c44QfyKx AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $60.25 || 1:1 screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
|[[Anbernic RG40XX V]] || [[File:Anbernic_RG40XX_V.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3TnKUzN AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $49.13 || 4 inch screen, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
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|[[Anbernic RG40XX V]] || [[File:Anbernic_RG40XX_V.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3Se3xVv AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $62.72 || 4 inch screen, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
|[[Anbernic RG34XX]] || [[File:Anbernic RG 34XX.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3v6VDqj AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $49.78 || Gameboy Advance design, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.  
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|[[TrimUI Brick]] || |[[File:Trimui Brick black front.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3TWqpd5 AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $64.92 || Great 3.2" screen, very good build quality.
|[[Miyoo Mini]] || [[File:Miyoo Mini.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4cF8fcB AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $49.88 || Loved by the community for its small size and pocketability. Has one of the best custom firmwares. Great buttons.
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|[[Anbernic RG40XX H]] || [[File:Anbernic_RG40XX_H_grey.jpg|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4NZpWsx AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $65.75 || 4 inch screen, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
|[[TrimUI Brick]] || |[[File:Trimui Brick black front.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3TWqpd5 AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $57.91 || Great 3.2" screen, very good build quality.
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|[[Trimui Smart Pro]] ||[[File:TSP small.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4lhr58r AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $69.14 || Big screen, plays almost all PSP games
|[[Trimui Smart Pro]] ||[[File:TSP small.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4lhr58r AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $60.54 || Big screen, plays almost all PSP games
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|[[Anbernic RG34XXSP]] ||[[File:Anbernic RG34XX SP yellow1.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4OpN1SJ AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $79.99 || Clamshell device from Anbernic with dual joysticks. Great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
|[[Anbernic RG34XXSP]] ||[[File:Anbernic RG34XX SP yellow1.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4OpN1SJ AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $61.43 || Clamshell device from Anbernic with dual joysticks. Great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
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|[[Anbernic RG Cube]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG Cube grey.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3gtxkMP AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $133.19 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
|[[Mangmi Air X]] ||[[File:Mangmi Air X gray.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4TYAQHV AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $87.35 || One of the best price/performance handhelds. Perfect for PSP. Can also play a few Gamecube und PS2 titles.
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|[[Anbernic RG406V]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG406V white1.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3RxEblt AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $141.61 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
|[[Anbernic RG406V]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG406V white1.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3RxEblt AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $114.73 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
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|[[Anbernic RG406H]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG406H purple t.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2vY0Kn1 AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $142.22  || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
|[[Anbernic RG406H]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG406H purple t.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c39rbqaX AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $115.95  || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
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|Anbernic RG476H ||[[File:RG_476H.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4FEWEyR AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $174.99 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
|[[Anbernic RG Cube]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG Cube grey.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3gtxkMP AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $117.19 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
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|[[Anbernic RG556]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG556 black.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2xDe0aJ AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $182.57 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
|[[Anbernic RG556]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG556 black.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2xDe0aJ AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $132.25 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
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|Retroid Pocket 5 ||[[File:RP5 black front.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3uqJN47 AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $231.83 || Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
|Anbernic RG476H ||[[File:RG_476H.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4FEWEyR AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $137.29 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
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|Anbernic RG477V ||[[File:Anbernic RG477V grey.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3qu5mf9 AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $244.99 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
|Anbernic RG477V ||[[File:Anbernic RG477V grey.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3qu5mf9 AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $192.55 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
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|Anbernic RG557 ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG 557 black.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c31s3epl AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $269.04 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
|Retroid Pocket 5 ||[[File:RP5 black front.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3IbCwqB AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $204.84  || Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
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|Retroid Pocket Flip 2 ||[[File:Retroid Pocket Flip 2 black.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4qQf379 AliExpress {{USflag}}] || $269.87 || Premium big clamshell device from Retroid.
|Anbernic RG557 ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG 557 black.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c33UniQn AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $220.97 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
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|Retroid Pocket Flip 2 ||[[File:Retroid Pocket Flip 2 black.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4qQf379 AliExpress {{USflag}}] || $253.67 || Premium big clamshell device from Retroid.
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|AYN Thor||[[File:Ayn Thor Black.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c44XuVlH AliExpress]|| $363.16 || High end dual screen handheld.
|AYN Odin 3||[[File:AYN Odin 3.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4dsJcvt AliExpress]|| $317.72 || Flagship handheld by AYN. Very good performance.
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|AYN Odin 3||[[File:AYN Odin 3.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4dsJcvt AliExpress]|| $379.23 || Very good performance.
|AYN Thor Pro||[[File:Ayn Thor Black.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c44XuVlH AliExpress]|| $341.01 || High end dual screen handheld by AYN.
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|[[Steam Deck]] ||[[File:Steamdeck1.webp|150px]]||[https://amzn.to/4cRZIam Amazon]|| $649.90 || Absolute emulation beast. Can also play PC games.
|[[Steam Deck]] ||[[File:Steamdeck1.webp|150px]]||[https://amzn.to/4cRZIam Amazon]|| $799.98 || PC gaming handheld. Absolute emulation beast.
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|ASUS ROG Ally X ||[[File:ASUS ROG Ally X.webp|150px]]||[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4bm6FR1 AliExpress]|| $1,175.03 || Great gaming handheld. Insane performance. Even better specs than the Steam Deck.
|ASUS ROG Ally X ||[[File:ASUS ROG Ally X.webp|150px]]||[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4bm6FR1 AliExpress]|| $1,022.50 || Great PC gaming handheld. Insane performance. Even better specs than the Steam Deck.
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|Nintendo Switch Lite ||[[File:Nintendo Switch Lite torquoise packaging.webp|150px]]|| [https://amzn.to/4s1pVYC Amazon] || $224.95 || Official Nintendo Switch Lite
|Nintendo Switch Lite ||[[File:Nintendo Switch Lite torquoise packaging.webp|150px]]|| [https://amzn.to/4s1pVYC Amazon] || $227.99 || Official Nintendo Switch Lite
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|Nintendo Switch OLED ||[[File:Nintendo Switch OLED.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3EXeHZp AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $332.14 || Official Nintendo Switch OLED
|Nintendo Switch OLED ||[[File:Nintendo Switch OLED.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3EXeHZp AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $261.27 || Official Nintendo Switch OLED
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|Nintendo Switch 2||[[File:Nintendo Switch 2.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4FMUxnd AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $539.06 || Official Nintendo Switch 2 console
|Nintendo Switch 2||[[File:Nintendo Switch 2.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2ReuLO3 AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $468.92 || Official Nintendo Switch 2 console
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Budget devices - US (✅delivery from US✅)
Name Image Link1 Price Description
Anbernic RG28XX AliExpress $33.53 Very cheap and small horizontal Handheld by Anbernic.
BATLEXP G350 AliExpress $37.99 Very good buttons (Anbernic quality). Best bang for the buck budget handheld in 2026.
Miyoo Flip V2 AliExpress $39.73 Clamshell handheld from Miyoo with dual joysticks
Anbernic RG35XX H AliExpress $42.21 3.5 inch screen, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
Miyoo Mini Plus AliExpress $44.67 Bigger version of the Miyoo Mini with a 3.5" screen
Anbernic RG40XX H AliExpress $46.58 4 inch screen, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
Anbernic RG35XXSP AliExpress $47.65 Great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
Anbernic RG CubeXX AliExpress $49.13 1:1 screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
Anbernic RG40XX V AliExpress $49.13 4 inch screen, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
Anbernic RG34XX AliExpress $49.78 Gameboy Advance design, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
Miyoo Mini AliExpress $49.88 Loved by the community for its small size and pocketability. Has one of the best custom firmwares. Great buttons.
TrimUI Brick AliExpress $57.91 Great 3.2" screen, very good build quality.
Trimui Smart Pro AliExpress $60.54 Big screen, plays almost all PSP games
Anbernic RG34XXSP AliExpress $61.43 Clamshell device from Anbernic with dual joysticks. Great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
Mid Range to High End Devices - US (✅delivery from US✅)
Name Image Link1 Price Description
Mangmi Air X AliExpress $87.35 One of the best price/performance handhelds. Perfect for PSP. Can also play a few Gamecube und PS2 titles.
Anbernic RG406V AliExpress $114.73 Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
Anbernic RG406H AliExpress $115.95 Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
Anbernic RG Cube AliExpress $117.19 Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
Anbernic RG556 AliExpress $132.25 Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
Anbernic RG476H AliExpress $137.29 Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
Anbernic RG477V AliExpress $192.55 Anbernic quality. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
Retroid Pocket 5 AliExpress $204.84 Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
Anbernic RG557 AliExpress $220.97 Anbernic quality. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
Retroid Pocket Flip 2 AliExpress $253.67 Premium big clamshell device from Retroid.
High End Devices - US
Name Image Link1 Price Description
AYN Odin 3 AliExpress $317.72 Flagship handheld by AYN. Very good performance.
AYN Thor Pro AliExpress $341.01 High end dual screen handheld by AYN.
Steam Deck Amazon $799.98 PC gaming handheld. Absolute emulation beast.
ASUS ROG Ally X AliExpress $1,022.50 Great PC gaming handheld. Insane performance. Even better specs than the Steam Deck.
Others - US (✅delivery from US✅)
Name Image Link1 Price Description
Nintendo Switch Lite Amazon $227.99 Official Nintendo Switch Lite
Nintendo Switch OLED AliExpress $261.27 Official Nintendo Switch OLED
Nintendo Switch 2 AliExpress $468.92 Official Nintendo Switch 2 console

Last update: March 1, 2025

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