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|[[POWKIDDY V10]] ||[[File:Powkiddy-V10-Handheld-Game-Console-Beige-525647-0. w500 p1 .png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDVEnlz AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/42oBCyw Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ]Β  - [https://amzn.to/42GNCKH Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§] - [https://amzn.to/3S5uwc5 Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ]|| ~45€ || Small device with perfect aspect ratio for Gameboy Advance emulation
|[[POWKIDDY V10]] ||[[File:Powkiddy-V10-Handheld-Game-Console-Beige-525647-0. w500 p1 .png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDVEnlz AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/42oBCyw Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ]Β  - [https://amzn.to/42GNCKH Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§] - [https://amzn.to/3S5uwc5 Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ]|| ~45€ || Small device with perfect aspect ratio for Gameboy Advance emulation
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|[[ANBERNIC RG40XX H]] ||[[File:Anbernic_RG40XX_H_grey.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onmP059 AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4czuNO3 Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ]Β  - [https://amzn.to/4lp8qyK Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§] - [https://amzn.to/4cEfHH5 Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ]|| ~50€ || 4 inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
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|Trimui Smart Pro ||[[File:TSP small.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCMR6nF AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/3EdRaMe Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ]Β  - [https://amzn.to/43QTPGe Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§] - [https://amzn.to/3RLfND6 Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ]|| ~55€ || Big screen, very good for PSP games because of the aspect ratio
|Trimui Smart Pro ||[[File:TSP small.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCMR6nF AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/3EdRaMe Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ]Β  - [https://amzn.to/43QTPGe Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§] - [https://amzn.to/3RLfND6 Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ]|| ~55€ || Big screen, very good for PSP games because of the aspect ratio
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|Trimui Brick ||[[File:Trimui Brick black front.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDv7a1h AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4cDXFEV Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ]Β  - [https://amzn.to/43VPWjh Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§] - [https://amzn.to/3Y7W9Vx Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ]|| ~60€ || Great 3.2" screen, very good build quality.
|Trimui Brick ||[[File:Trimui Brick black front.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDv7a1h AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4cDXFEV Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ]Β  - [https://amzn.to/43VPWjh Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§] - [https://amzn.to/3Y7W9Vx Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ]|| ~60€ || Great 3.2" screen, very good build quality.
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|[[ANBERNIC RG40XX V]] ||[[File:Anbernic_RG40XX_V.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omo9ckr AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4jofpX4 Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ]Β  - [https://amzn.to/3YvUUj0 Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§] - [https://amzn.to/42ypdqI Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ]|| 57,24€ || 4 inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
|[[ANBERNIC RG40XX V]] ||[[File:Anbernic_RG40XX_V.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omo9ckr AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4jofpX4 Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ]Β  - [https://amzn.to/3YvUUj0 Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§] - [https://amzn.to/42ypdqI Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ]|| ~60€ || 4 inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
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|[[ANBERNIC RG34XX]] ||[[File:Anbernic RG 34XX.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omeLSQv AliExpress #1] - [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDCLtU7 AliExpress #2] - [https://amzn.to/3R8lniE Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ]Β  - [https://amzn.to/3EuJRzM Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§] - [https://amzn.to/4j9F7il Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ]|| 60,11€ || ANBERNIC's take one the Gameboy Advance, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
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|[[ANBERNIC RG40XX H]] ||[[File:Anbernic_RG40XX_H_grey.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onmP059 AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4czuNO3 Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ]Β  - [https://amzn.to/4lp8qyK Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§] - [https://amzn.to/4cEfHH5 Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ]|| 62,99€ || 4 inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
|[[ANBERNIC RG34XX]] ||[[File:Anbernic RG 34XX.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omeLSQv AliExpress #1] - [https://amzn.to/3R8lniE Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ]Β  - [https://amzn.to/3EuJRzM Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§] - [https://amzn.to/4j9F7il Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ]|| ~60€ || ANBERNIC's take one the Gameboy Advance, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
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Revision as of 09:13, 18 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. β†ͺ US πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Handheld Buying Guide


Last update: May 9, 2025

Budget Devices
Name Image Link1 Price Description
R36H AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~35€ It's the R36S in horizontal form
R36XX AliExpress #1 - AliExpress #2 ~35€ Newer R36S version with built-in wifi
R36Plus AliExpress #1 - AliExpress #2 ~40€ R36S with a bigger 1:1 screen.
Miyoo Mini AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~40€ Loved by the community for its small size and pocketability. Has one of the best custom firmwares. Great buttons.
ANBERNIC RG35XX H AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~45€ πŸ”₯ 3.5" inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
BATLEXP G350 AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~45€ πŸ”₯ Amazing build quality for the price (Anbernic quality)
ANBERNIC RG35XXSP AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~45€ πŸ”₯ Clamshell form factor, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
Miyoo Mini + AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~45€ Bigger version of the Miyoo Mini with a 3.5" screen
POWKIDDY V10 AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~45€ Small device with perfect aspect ratio for Gameboy Advance emulation
ANBERNIC RG40XX H AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~50€ 4 inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
Trimui Smart Pro AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~55€ Big screen, very good for PSP games because of the aspect ratio
Trimui Brick AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~60€ Great 3.2" screen, very good build quality.
ANBERNIC RG40XX V AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~60€ 4 inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
ANBERNIC RG34XX AliExpress #1 - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~60€ ANBERNIC's take one the Gameboy Advance, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...


Mid Range to High End Devices
Name Image Link1 Price Description
ANBERNIC RG406H AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ 153,86€ πŸ”₯ Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
ANBERNIC RG406V AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 208,99€ Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ 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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