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|[[R36H]] ||[[File:R36H black t.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opbT9AR AliExpress | |[[R36H]] ||[[File:R36H black t.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opbT9AR AliExpress]|| ~35€ || It's the R36S in horizontal form | ||
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|[[R36XX]] ||[[File:R36XX.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFr6KN3 AliExpress #1] - [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCQSBAp AliExpress #2]|| ~35€ || Newer R36S version with built-in wifi | |[[R36XX]] ||[[File:R36XX.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFr6KN3 AliExpress #1] - [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCQSBAp AliExpress #2]|| ~35€ || Newer R36S version with built-in wifi | ||
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|[[R36Plus]] ||[[File:R36Plus.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onHpNjt AliExpress #1] - [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oolFyUv AliExpress #2]|| ~40€ || R36S with a bigger 1:1 screen. | |[[R36Plus]] ||[[File:R36Plus.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onHpNjt AliExpress #1] - [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oolFyUv AliExpress #2]|| ~40€ || R36S with a bigger 1:1 screen. | ||
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|Miyoo Mini ||[[File:Miyoo Mini.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omGcvgF AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4jqeUf7 Amazon 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/3RRx8dv Amazon 🇬🇧 | |Miyoo Mini ||[[File:Miyoo Mini.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omGcvgF AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4jqeUf7 Amazon 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/3RRx8dv Amazon 🇬🇧]|| ~40€ || Loved by the community for its small size and pocketability. Has one of the best custom firmwares. Great buttons. | ||
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|[[ | |[[BATLEXP G350]] ||[[File:BATLEXP_G350.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oom7B78 AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4cnHYSh Amazon 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/3EdN5I3 Amazon 🇬🇧]|| ~45€ 🔥|| Amazing build quality for the price (Anbernic quality) | ||
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|[[ | |[[ANBERNIC RG35XXSP]] ||[[File:RG35XXSP-SILVER-LISTING-DONE-02.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oobSkmx AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4luZ2dd Amazon 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/44m0Te1 Amazon 🇬🇧] - [https://amzn.to/4365Ruy Amazon 🇩🇪]|| ~45€ 🔥|| Clamshell form factor, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... | ||
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| | |Miyoo Mini + ||[[File:Miyoo Mini +.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oC7NWNZ AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4233esW Amazon 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/3RJisx1 Amazon 🇬🇧]|| ~45€ || Bigger version of the Miyoo Mini with a 3.5" screen | ||
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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 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/43jiL8J Amazon 🇩🇪]|| ~45€ || Small device with perfect aspect ratio for Gameboy Advance emulation | ||
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|[[ | |[[ANBERNIC RG35XX H]] ||[[File:RG35XX H purple.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okOsZbk AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4jEXs6I Amazon 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/3EqlbIU Amazon 🇬🇧] - [https://amzn.to/3Yv18Qv Amazon 🇩🇪]|| ~55€ 🔥|| 3.5" inch screen, 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 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/ | |[[ANBERNIC RG40XX H]] ||[[File:Anbernic_RG40XX_H_grey.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onmP059 AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4czuNO3 Amazon 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/43rRVd8 Amazon 🇬🇧] - [https://amzn.to/3ZwsC8z Amazon 🇩🇪]|| ~60€ || 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 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/ | |Trimui Smart Pro ||[[File:TSP small.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCMR6nF AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/3EdRaMe Amazon 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/3Zj4uqb Amazon 🇬🇧] - [https://amzn.to/4mJryIL Amazon 🇩🇪]|| ~60€ || 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 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/43VPWjh Amazon 🇬🇧] - [https://amzn.to/3Y7W9Vx Amazon 🇩🇪]|| ~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 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/43VPWjh Amazon 🇬🇧] - [https://amzn.to/3Y7W9Vx Amazon 🇩🇪]|| ~60€ || Great 3.2" screen, very good build quality. | ||
Revision as of 16:46, 21 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.
Last update: May 9, 2025
| Name | Image | Link1 | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R36H |  |
AliExpress | ~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 🇬🇧 | ~40€ | Loved by the community for its small size and pocketability. Has one of the best custom firmwares. Great buttons. |
| BATLEXP G350 |  |
AliExpress - 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 🇬🇧 | ~45€ | Bigger version of the Miyoo Mini with a 3.5" screen |
| POWKIDDY V10 |  |
AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇩🇪 | ~45€ | Small device with perfect aspect ratio for Gameboy Advance emulation |
| ANBERNIC RG35XX H |  |
AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 | ~55€ 🔥 | 3.5" inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... |
| ANBERNIC RG40XX H |  |
AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 | ~60€ | 4 inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... |
| Trimui Smart Pro |  |
AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 | ~60€ | 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,... |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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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