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There are many great devices in the retro handheld market. Below are a few community favorites.
There are many great devices in the retro handheld market. Below are a few community favorites.


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Revision as of 19:19, 17 May 2025

There are many great devices in the retro handheld market. Below are a few community favorites.

For US users: Due to the ongoing shitshow with tariffs, it"s only recommended to order from sellers that ship from within the states. You can check out the possibilities at this link. ↪ US 🇺🇸 Handheld Buying Guide

Last update: May 9, 2025

Budget Devices
Name Image Link1 Price Description
R36H AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇩🇪 39,39€ It's the R36S in horizontal form
R36XX AliExpress #1 - AliExpress #2 40,59€ Newer R36S version with built-in wifi
Miyoo Mini AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 41,19€ Loved by the community for its small size and pocketability. Has one of the best custom firmwares. Great buttons.
BATLEXP G350 AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 44,19€ 🔥 Amazing build quality for the price (Anbernic quality)
Miyoo Mini + AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 44,39€ Bigger version of the Miyoo Mini with a 3.5" screen
POWKIDDY V10 AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 46,19€ The screen is perfect for GBA gaming
R36Plus AliExpress #1 - AliExpress #2 47,59€ R36S with a bigger 1:1 screen.
ANBERNIC RG35XX H AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 47,99€ 3.5" inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
Trimui Smart Pro AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 53,33€ Big screen, very good for PSP games because of the aspect ratio
Trimui Brick AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 53,72€ Great 3.2" screen, very good build quality.
ANBERNIC RG35XXSP AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 56,99€ Clamshell form factor, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
ANBERNIC RG40XX V AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 57,24€ 4 inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
ANBERNIC RG34XX AliExpress #1 - AliExpress #2 - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 60,11€ ANBERNIC's take one the Gameboy Advance, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
ANBERNIC RG40XX H AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 62,99€ 4 inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...


Mid Range to High End Devices
Name Image Link1 Price Description
ANBERNIC RG406H AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇩🇪 153,86€ 🔥 Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
ANBERNIC RG406V AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇩🇪 169,99€ Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
ANBERNIC RG Cube AliExpress 169,39€ Anbernic quality. 1:1 screen. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
Retroid Pocket 4 AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 208,99€ Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇩🇪 240,69€ Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
Retroid Pocket 5 AliExpress 248,39€ Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
Retroid Pocket Mini AliExpress #1 - AliExpress #2 254,99€ Small but very powerful. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
ANBERNIC RG557 AliExpress 293,39€ Anbernic's latest flagship device. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.


High End Devices
Name Image Link1 Price Description
AYN Odin 2 AliExpress 398,69€ Better specs than the Retroid Pocket 5
Steam Deck 512GB AliExpress 633,69€ Absolute emuulation beast. Can also play PC games.
ASUS ROG Ally X AliExpress 929,12€ Absolute emuulation beast. Even better specs than the Steam Deck.


Others
Name Image Link1 Price Description
DS ML AliExpress 50€ Nintendo DS replica. Compatible with GBA and DS cartridges. R4 flash cards for roms and homebrew are also working.
Nintendo Switch Lite AliExpress 150€ Official Nintendo Switch Lite
Nintendo Switch OLED AliExpress 230€ Official Nintendo Switch OLED

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