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|[[Anbernic RG28XX]] || [[File:ANBERNIC RG28XX orange front.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3n8lMKF AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $35.61 || Very cheap and small horizontal Handheld by Anbernic.
|[[Anbernic RG28XX]] || [[File:ANBERNIC RG28XX orange front.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3n8lMKF AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $39.61 || Very cheap and small horizontal Handheld by Anbernic.
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|[[BATLEXP G350]] || [[File:BATLEXP_G350.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3alo1UD AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $37.08 || Very good buttons (Anbernic quality). Best bang for the buck budget handheld in 2026.
|[[BATLEXP G350]] || [[File:BATLEXP_G350.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3alo1UD AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $42.25 || Very good buttons (Anbernic quality). Best bang for the buck budget handheld in 2026.
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|Miyoo Flip V2 || [[File:Miyoo Flip V2 grey.jpg|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4nJfyax AliExpress {{USflag}}] || $40.78 || Clamshell handheld from Miyoo with dual joysticks
|Miyoo Flip V2 || [[File:Miyoo Flip V2 grey.jpg|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4nJfyax AliExpress {{USflag}}] || $47.85 || Clamshell handheld from Miyoo with dual joysticks
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|[[Miyoo Mini]] || [[File:Miyoo Mini.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4cF8fcB AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $44.12 || Loved by the community for its small size and pocketability. Has one of the best custom firmwares. Great buttons.
|[[Miyoo Mini]] || [[File:Miyoo Mini.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4cF8fcB AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $51.36 || Loved by the community for its small size and pocketability. Has one of the best custom firmwares. Great buttons.
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|[[Miyoo Mini Plus]] || [[File:Miyoo Mini +.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3slvBKP AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $45.48 || Bigger version of the Miyoo Mini with a 3.5" screen
|[[Anbernic RG35XXSP]] || [[File:RG35XXSP-SILVER-LISTING-DONE-02.jpg|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3IW2p8B AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $52.52 || Great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
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|[[Anbernic RG35XXSP]] || [[File:RG35XXSP-SILVER-LISTING-DONE-02.jpg|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3IW2p8B AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $46.52 || Great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
|[[Miyoo Mini Plus]] || [[File:Miyoo Mini +.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4klYb4J AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $55.26 || Bigger version of the Miyoo Mini with a 3.5" screen
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|[[Anbernic RG35XX H]] ||[[File:RG35XX H purple.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c39Ir4kP AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $49.67 || 3.5 inch screen, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
|[[Anbernic RG35XX H]] ||[[File:RG35XX H purple.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c39Ir4kP AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $55.85 || 3.5 inch screen, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
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|[[Anbernic RG40XX H]] || [[File:Anbernic_RG40XX_H_grey.jpg|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4NZpWsx AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $54.07 || 4 inch screen, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
|[[Anbernic RG34XX]] || [[File:Anbernic RG 34XX.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3v6VDqj AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $59.36 || Gameboy Advance design, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.  
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|[[Anbernic RG40XX V]] || [[File:Anbernic_RG40XX_V.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3Se3xVv AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $52.27 || 4 inch screen, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
|[[Anbernic RG CubeXX]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG cube xx black.png |150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c44QfyKx AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $60.25 || 1:1 screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
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|[[Anbernic RG CubeXX]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG cube xx black.png |150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c44QfyKx AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $52.48 || 1:1 screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
|[[Anbernic RG40XX V]] || [[File:Anbernic_RG40XX_V.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3Se3xVv AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $62.72 || 4 inch screen, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
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|[[Anbernic RG34XX]] || [[File:Anbernic RG 34XX.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3v6VDqj AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $53.36 || Gameboy Advance design, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.  
|[[TrimUI Brick]] || |[[File:Trimui Brick black front.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3TWqpd5 AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $64.92 || Great 3.2" screen, very good build quality.
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|[[TrimUI Brick]] || |[[File:Trimui Brick black front.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3TWqpd5 AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $58.13 || Great 3.2" screen, very good build quality.
|[[Anbernic RG40XX H]] || [[File:Anbernic_RG40XX_H_grey.jpg|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4NZpWsx AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $65.75 || 4 inch screen, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
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|[[Trimui Smart Pro]] ||[[File:TSP small.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3Ez3GyL AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $59.35 || 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/_c4lhr58r AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $69.14 || Big screen, plays almost all PSP games
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|[[Anbernic RG34XXSP]] ||[[File:Anbernic RG34XX SP yellow1.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4OpN1SJ AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $63.11 || Clamshell device from Anbernic with dual joysticks. Great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
|[[Anbernic RG34XXSP]] ||[[File:Anbernic RG34XX SP yellow1.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4OpN1SJ AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $79.99 || Clamshell device from Anbernic with dual joysticks. Great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
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|[[Anbernic RG406V]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG406V white1.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c36BSKc7 AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $131.76 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
|[[Anbernic RG Cube]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG Cube grey.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3gtxkMP AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $133.19 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
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|[[Anbernic RG406H]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG406H purple t.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2vY0Kn1 AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $134.21  || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
|[[Anbernic RG406V]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG406V white1.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3RxEblt AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $141.61 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
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|[[Anbernic RG Cube]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG Cube grey.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3gtxkMP AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $137.99 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
|[[Anbernic RG406H]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG406H purple t.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2vY0Kn1 AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $142.22  || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
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|Anbernic RG476H ||[[File:RG_476H.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4FEWEyR AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $143.29 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
|Anbernic RG476H ||[[File:RG_476H.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4FEWEyR AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $174.99 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
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|[[Anbernic RG556]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG556 black.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2xDe0aJ AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $165.84 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
|[[Anbernic RG556]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG556 black.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2xDe0aJ AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $182.57 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
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|Anbernic RG557 ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG 557 black.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3t1u1vZ AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $216.90 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
|Retroid Pocket 5 ||[[File:RP5 black front.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3uqJN47 AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $231.83 || Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
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|Anbernic RG477V ||[[File:Anbernic RG477V grey.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3qu5mf9 AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $197.55 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
|Anbernic RG477V ||[[File:Anbernic RG477V grey.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3qu5mf9 AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $244.99 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
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|Retroid Pocket 5 ||[[File:RP5 black front.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3uqJN47 AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $221.56 || Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
|Anbernic RG557 ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG 557 black.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c31s3epl AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $269.04 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
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|Retroid Pocket Flip 2 ||[[File:Retroid Pocket Flip 2 black.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3Ee2U1l AliExpress {{USflag}}] || $251.67 || Premium big clamshell device from Retroid.
|Retroid Pocket Flip 2 ||[[File:Retroid Pocket Flip 2 black.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4qQf379 AliExpress {{USflag}}] || $269.87 || Premium big clamshell device from Retroid.
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|AYN Thor||[[File:Ayn Thor Black.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c44XuVlH AliExpress]|| $331.17 || High end dual screen handheld.
|AYN Thor||[[File:Ayn Thor Black.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c44XuVlH AliExpress]|| $363.16 || High end dual screen handheld.
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|AYN Odin 3||[[File:AYN Odin 3.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4dsJcvt AliExpress]|| $347.15 || Very good performance.
|AYN Odin 3||[[File:AYN Odin 3.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4dsJcvt AliExpress]|| $379.23 || Very good performance.
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|[[Steam Deck|Steam Deck OLED 1TB]] ||[[File:Steamdeck1.webp|150px]]||[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4dSJYNp AliExpress]|| $799.22 || Absolute emulation beast. Can also play PC games.
|[[Steam Deck]] ||[[File:Steamdeck1.webp|150px]]||[https://amzn.to/4cRZIam Amazon]|| $649.90 || Absolute emulation beast. Can also play PC games.
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|ASUS ROG Ally X ||[[File:ASUS ROG Ally X.webp|150px]]||[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4bm6FR1 AliExpress]|| $1,047.42 || Absolute emulation beast. Even better specs than the Steam Deck.
|ASUS ROG Ally X ||[[File:ASUS ROG Ally X.webp|150px]]||[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4bm6FR1 AliExpress]|| $1,175.03 || Great gaming handheld. Insane performance. Even better specs than the Steam Deck.
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|Nintendo Switch Lite ||[[File:Nintendo Switch Lite torquoise packaging.webp|150px]]|| - || - || Official Nintendo Switch Lite
|Nintendo Switch Lite ||[[File:Nintendo Switch Lite torquoise packaging.webp|150px]]|| [https://amzn.to/4s1pVYC Amazon] || $224.95 || Official Nintendo Switch Lite
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|Nintendo Switch OLED ||[[File:Nintendo Switch OLED.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3EXeHZp AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $280.55 || Official Nintendo Switch OLED
|Nintendo Switch OLED ||[[File:Nintendo Switch OLED.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3EXeHZp AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $332.14 || Official Nintendo Switch OLED
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|Nintendo Switch 2||[[File:Nintendo Switch 2.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4FMUxnd AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $479.16 || Official Nintendo Switch 2 console
|Nintendo Switch 2||[[File:Nintendo Switch 2.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4FMUxnd AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $539.06 || Official Nintendo Switch 2 console
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Budget devices - US (✅delivery from US✅)
Name Image Link1 Price Description
Anbernic RG28XX AliExpress $39.61 Very cheap and small horizontal Handheld by Anbernic.
BATLEXP G350 AliExpress $42.25 Very good buttons (Anbernic quality). Best bang for the buck budget handheld in 2026.
Miyoo Flip V2 AliExpress $47.85 Clamshell handheld from Miyoo with dual joysticks
Miyoo Mini AliExpress $51.36 Loved by the community for its small size and pocketability. Has one of the best custom firmwares. Great buttons.
Anbernic RG35XXSP AliExpress $52.52 Great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
Miyoo Mini Plus AliExpress $55.26 Bigger version of the Miyoo Mini with a 3.5" screen
Anbernic RG35XX H AliExpress $55.85 3.5 inch screen, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
Anbernic RG34XX AliExpress $59.36 Gameboy Advance design, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
Anbernic RG CubeXX AliExpress $60.25 1:1 screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
Anbernic RG40XX V AliExpress $62.72 4 inch screen, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
TrimUI Brick AliExpress $64.92 Great 3.2" screen, very good build quality.
Anbernic RG40XX H AliExpress $65.75 4 inch screen, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support.
Trimui Smart Pro AliExpress $69.14 Big screen, plays almost all PSP games
Anbernic RG34XXSP AliExpress $79.99 Clamshell device from Anbernic with dual joysticks. Great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
Mid Range to High End Devices - US (✅delivery from US✅)
Name Image Link1 Price Description
Anbernic RG Cube AliExpress $133.19 Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
Anbernic RG406V AliExpress $141.61 Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
Anbernic RG406H AliExpress $142.22 Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
Anbernic RG476H AliExpress $174.99 Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
Anbernic RG556 AliExpress $182.57 Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
Retroid Pocket 5 AliExpress $231.83 Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
Anbernic RG477V AliExpress $244.99 Anbernic quality. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
Anbernic RG557 AliExpress $269.04 Anbernic quality. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
Retroid Pocket Flip 2 AliExpress $269.87 Premium big clamshell device from Retroid.
High End Devices - US
Name Image Link1 Price Description
AYN Thor AliExpress $363.16 High end dual screen handheld.
AYN Odin 3 AliExpress $379.23 Very good performance.
Steam Deck Amazon $649.90 Absolute emulation beast. Can also play PC games.
ASUS ROG Ally X AliExpress $1,175.03 Great gaming handheld. Insane performance. Even better specs than the Steam Deck.
Others - US (✅delivery from US✅)
Name Image Link1 Price Description
Nintendo Switch Lite Amazon $224.95 Official Nintendo Switch Lite
Nintendo Switch OLED AliExpress $332.14 Official Nintendo Switch OLED
Nintendo Switch 2 AliExpress $539.06 Official Nintendo Switch 2 console

Last update: February 24, 2025

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