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|AYN Odin 2 ||[[File:AYN Odin 2.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEspdkb AliExpress]|| 398,69€ || Better specs than the Retroid Pocket 5
|AYN Odin 2 ||[[File:AYN Odin 2.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEspdkb AliExpress]|| ~400€ || Better specs than the Retroid Pocket 5
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|Steam Deck 512GB ||[[File:Steamdeck1.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDWdJtz AliExpress]|| 633,69€ || Absolute emuulation beast. Can also play PC games.
|Steam Deck 512GB ||[[File:Steamdeck1.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDWdJtz AliExpress]|| ~630€ || Absolute emuulation beast. Can also play PC games.
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|ASUS ROG Ally X ||[[File:ASUS ROG Ally X.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooawtzV AliExpress]|| 929,12€ || Absolute emuulation beast. Even better specs than the Steam Deck.
|ASUS ROG Ally X ||[[File:ASUS ROG Ally X.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooawtzV AliExpress]|| ~930€ || Absolute emuulation beast. Even better specs than the Steam Deck.
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|DS ML ||[[File:DS ML black.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEmaVYN AliExpress]|| 50€ || Nintendo DS replica. Compatible with GBA and DS cartridges. [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEOdaFB R4 flash cards] for roms and homebrew are also working.
|DS ML ||[[File:DS ML black.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEmaVYN AliExpress]|| ~45€ || Nintendo DS replica. Compatible with GBA and DS cartridges. [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEOdaFB R4 flash cards] for roms and homebrew are also working.
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|Nintendo Switch Lite ||[[File:Nintendo Switch Lite torquoise packaging.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omgbbrD AliExpress]|| 150€ || Official Nintendo Switch Lite
|Nintendo Switch Lite ||[[File:Nintendo Switch Lite torquoise packaging.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCpqK1H AliExpress]|| ~145€ || Official Nintendo Switch Lite
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|Nintendo Switch OLED ||[[File:Nintendo Switch OLED.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDbPcqb AliExpress]|| 230€ || Official Nintendo Switch OLED
|Nintendo Switch OLED ||[[File:Nintendo Switch OLED.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_op8IOxD AliExpress]|| 225€ || Official Nintendo Switch OLED
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Revision as of 09:33, 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. ↪ US 🇺🇸 Handheld Buying Guide


Last update: May 9, 2025

Budget Devices
Name Image Link1 Price Description
R36H AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~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 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~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 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~45€ 🔥 3.5" inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
BATLEXP G350 AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~45€ 🔥 Amazing build quality for the price (Anbernic quality)
ANBERNIC RG35XXSP AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~45€ 🔥 Clamshell form factor, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
Miyoo Mini + AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~45€ Bigger version of the Miyoo Mini with a 3.5" screen
POWKIDDY V10 AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~45€ Small device with perfect aspect ratio for Gameboy Advance emulation
ANBERNIC RG40XX H AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~50€ 4 inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
Trimui Smart Pro AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~55€ Big screen, very good for PSP games because of the aspect ratio
Trimui Brick AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~60€ Great 3.2" screen, very good build quality.
ANBERNIC RG40XX V AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~60€ 4 inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
ANBERNIC RG34XX AliExpress #1 - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~60€ ANBERNIC's take one the Gameboy Advance, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
ANBERNIC RG34XXSP AliExpress ~75€ Latest clamshell device from Anbernic. Great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...


Mid Range to High End Devices
Name Image Link1 Price Description
ANBERNIC RG Cube AliExpress ~155€ Anbernic quality. 1:1 screen. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
ANBERNIC RG406H AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~170€ Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
ANBERNIC RG406V AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~170€ Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~240€ 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 ~255€ Small but very powerful. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
Retroid Pocket 5 AliExpress ~275€ Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
ANBERNIC RG557 AliExpress ~295€ Anbernic's latest flagship device. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
Retroid Pocket Flip 2 AliExpress ~305€ Premium big clamshell device from Retroid.


High End Devices
Name Image Link1 Price Description
AYN Odin 2 AliExpress ~400€ Better specs than the Retroid Pocket 5
Steam Deck 512GB AliExpress ~630€ Absolute emuulation beast. Can also play PC games.
ASUS ROG Ally X AliExpress ~930€ Absolute emuulation beast. Even better specs than the Steam Deck.


Others
Name Image Link1 Price Description
DS ML AliExpress ~45€ Nintendo DS replica. Compatible with GBA and DS cartridges. R4 flash cards for roms and homebrew are also working.
Nintendo Switch Lite AliExpress ~145€ Official Nintendo Switch Lite
Nintendo Switch OLED AliExpress 225€ Official Nintendo Switch OLED

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