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|[[R36H]] ||[[File:R36H black t.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opbT9AR AliExpress]|| ~35€ || It's the R36S in horizontal form
|[[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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|ANBERNIC RG556 ||[[File:Anbernic RG556 black front.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olODr7G AliExpress]|| ~165€ || Very good screen. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
|ANBERNIC RG556 ||[[File:Anbernic RG556 black front.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olODr7G AliExpress]|| ~165€ || Very good screen. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
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|AYN Odin 2||[[File:AYN Odin 2.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFoVlVg AliExpress]|| ~330€ || Better specs than the Retroid Pocket 5
|AYN Odin 2||[[File:AYN Odin 2.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFoVlVg AliExpress]|| ~330€ || Better specs than the Retroid Pocket 5
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|DS ML ||[[File:DS ML black.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oC8WIng 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/_oC8WIng 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.

Revision as of 08:24, 29 June 2025


Budget Devices
Name Image Link1 Price Description
R36H AliExpress ~35€ It's the R36S in horizontal form
ANBERNIC RG35XX H AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~40€ 3.5" inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
R36XX AliExpress #1 - AliExpress #2 ~40€ 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.
Miyoo Mini + AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 ~40€ Bigger version of the Miyoo Mini with a 3.5" screen
BATLEXP G350 AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 ~45€ Amazing build quality for the price (Anbernic quality)
Trimui Smart Pro AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~50€ Big screen, very good for PSP games because of the aspect ratio
ANBERNIC RG35XXSP AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~50€ Clamshell form factor, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
ANBERNIC RG40XX V AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~55€ 4 inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
ANBERNIC RG40XX H AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~55€ 4 inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
Trimui Brick AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~55€ Great 3.2" screen, very good build quality.
ANBERNIC RG34XX AliExpress #1 - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~70€ ANBERNIC's take one the Gameboy Advance, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
ANBERNIC RG34XXSP AliExpress ~75€ Latest clamshell device from Anbernic with dual joysticks. Great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...


Mid Range to High End Devices
Name Image Link1 Price Description
ANBERNIC RG556 AliExpress ~165€ Very good screen. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
ANBERNIC RG Cube AliExpress ~170€ 1:1 screen. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
ANBERNIC RG406H AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~190€ Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
ANBERNIC RG406V AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~190€ Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~210€ Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
Retroid Pocket 5 AliExpress ~235€ Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
ANBERNIC RG557 AliExpress ~240€ Anbernic's latest flagship device. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
Retroid Pocket Mini AliExpress ~250€ Small but very powerful. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
Retroid Pocket Flip 2 AliExpress ~280€ Premium big clamshell device from Retroid.


High End Devices
Name Image Link1 Price Description
AYN Odin 2 AliExpress ~330€ Better specs than the Retroid Pocket 5
Steam Deck 512GB AliExpress - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~600€ Absolute emuulation beast. Can also play PC games.
ASUS ROG Ally X AliExpress - Amazon 🇩🇪 ~940€ 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 ~220€ Official Nintendo Switch OLED
Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World AliExpress ~520€ Official Nintendo Switch 2

Last update: June 26, 2025

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