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| | |Miyoo Flip V2 || [[File:Miyoo Flip V2 grey.jpg|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2RFwqPZ AliExpress {{USflag}}] || $32.41 || Clamshell handheld from Miyoo with dual joysticks | ||
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|[[BATLEXP G350]] || [[File:BATLEXP_G350.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/ | |[[BATLEXP G350]] || [[File:BATLEXP_G350.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c43J3qqf AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $33.12 || Very good buttons (Anbernic quality). Best bang for the buck budget handheld in 2026. | ||
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| | |[[Anbernic RG28XX]] || [[File:ANBERNIC RG28XX orange front.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4SLmspV AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $33.29 || Very cheap and small horizontal Handheld by Anbernic. | ||
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|[[Miyoo Mini]] || [[File:Miyoo Mini.png|150px]] || | |[[Miyoo Mini]] || [[File:Miyoo Mini.png|150px]] || - || - || 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/_c4OoGMcL AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $ | |[[Miyoo Mini Plus]] || [[File:Miyoo Mini +.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4OoGMcL AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $43.14 || 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}}]|| $ | |[[Anbernic RG35XX H]] ||[[File:RG35XX H purple.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c39Ir4kP AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $44.70 || 3.5 inch screen, 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/_c3IlVnMJ AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $ | |[[Anbernic RG35XXSP]] || [[File:RG35XXSP-SILVER-LISTING-DONE-02.jpg|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3IlVnMJ AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $47.23 || Great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support. | ||
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|[[Anbernic | |[[Anbernic RG40XX H]] || [[File:Anbernic_RG40XX_H_grey.jpg|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3xjnptZ AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $47.93 || 4 inch screen, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support. | ||
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|[[Anbernic RG40XX | |[[Anbernic RG40XX V]] || [[File:Anbernic_RG40XX_V.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4VnBcmT AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $49.73 || 4 inch screen, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support. | ||
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|[[Anbernic | |[[Anbernic RG CubeXX]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG cube xx black.png |150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3S54sRp AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $51.36 || 1:1 screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... | ||
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|[[Anbernic RG35XX Pro]] || [[File:RG35XXPro T-teal.webp|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/ | |[[Anbernic RG35XX Pro]] || [[File:RG35XXPro T-teal.webp|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3UvgZXl AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $51.99 || 3.5 inch and dual joysticks. 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/_c3LR63w7 AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $55.23 || Gameboy Advance design, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support. | ||
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|[[ | |[[TrimUI Brick]] || |[[File:Trimui Brick black front.png|150px]] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c325V8kT AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $60.56 || Great 3.2" screen, very good build quality. | ||
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|[[Trimui Smart Pro]] ||[[File:TSP small.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/ | |[[Trimui Smart Pro]] ||[[File:TSP small.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4evPaY3 AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $63.30 || 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/ | |[[Anbernic RG34XXSP]] ||[[File:Anbernic RG34XX SP yellow1.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4DZqA3p AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $68.07 || Clamshell device from Anbernic with dual joysticks. Great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... | ||
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|[[Mangmi Air X]] ||[[File:Mangmi Air X gray.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/ | |[[Mangmi Air X]] ||[[File:Mangmi Air X gray.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4qlmigx AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $92.09|| One of the best quality/price/performance handhelds. Perfect for PSP. Can also play a few Gamecube und PS2 titles. | ||
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|[[Anbernic | |[[Anbernic RG406V]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG406V white1.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3qQp3VZ AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $116.68 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. | ||
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|[[Anbernic | |[[Anbernic RG Cube]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG Cube grey.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3gtxkMP AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $124.99 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. | ||
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|[[Anbernic | |[[Anbernic RG556]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG556 black.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2RtaXaJ AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $127.30 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. | ||
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|[[Anbernic | |[[Anbernic RG406H]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG406H purple t.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3AarDgr AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $132.85 || 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/ | |Anbernic RG476H ||[[File:RG_476H.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c35HHuaP AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $146.61 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. | ||
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|Retroid Pocket | |Retroid Pocket 5 ||[[File:RP5 black front.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3tGncsL AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $173.33 || Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles. | ||
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|Retroid Pocket | |Retroid Pocket Flip 2 ||[[File:Retroid Pocket Flip 2 black.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4qQf379 AliExpress {{USflag}}] || $186.42 || Premium big clamshell device from Retroid. | ||
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|Anbernic | |Anbernic RG557 ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG 557 black.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3wov2Z5 AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $195.02 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles. | ||
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|Anbernic | |Anbernic RG477V ||[[File:Anbernic RG477V grey.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3qu5mf9 AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $199.08 || Anbernic quality. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles. | ||
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|AYN Odin 3||[[File:AYN Odin 3.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4dsJcvt AliExpress]|| $ | |AYN Odin 3||[[File:AYN Odin 3.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4dsJcvt AliExpress]|| $348.92 || Flagship handheld by AYN. Very good performance. | ||
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|AYN Thor Pro||[[File:Ayn Thor Black.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c44XuVlH AliExpress]|| $ | |AYN Thor Pro||[[File:Ayn Thor Black.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c44XuVlH AliExpress]|| $398.96 || High end dual screen handheld by AYN. | ||
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|[[Steam Deck]] ||[[File:Steamdeck1.webp|150px]]||[https:// | |[[Steam Deck]] ||[[File:Steamdeck1.webp|150px]]||[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3hYSur1 AliExpress]|| $697.81 || PC gaming handheld. Absolute emulation beast. | ||
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|ASUS ROG Ally X ||[[File:ASUS ROG Ally X front.jpg|150px]]||[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/ | |ASUS ROG Ally X ||[[File:ASUS ROG Ally X front.jpg|150px]]||[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c33gtTq7 AliExpress]|| $1,005.85 || Probably the best overall PC gaming handheld in 2026. Insane performance. Even better specs than the Steam Deck. | ||
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|Nintendo Switch Lite ||[[File:Nintendo Switch Lite torquoise packaging.webp|150px]]|| [https://amzn.to/4s1pVYC Amazon] || $ | |Nintendo Switch Lite ||[[File:Nintendo Switch Lite torquoise packaging.webp|150px]]|| [https://amzn.to/4s1pVYC Amazon] || $224.90 || Official Nintendo Switch Lite | ||
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|Nintendo Switch OLED ||[[File:Nintendo Switch OLED.png|150px]]|| [https:// | |Nintendo Switch OLED ||[[File:Nintendo Switch OLED.png|150px]]|| [https://amzn.to/4uxlcjs Amazon]|| $399.99 || Official Nintendo Switch OLED | ||
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|Nintendo Switch 2||[[File:Nintendo Switch 2.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2ReuLO3 AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $ | |Nintendo Switch 2||[[File:Nintendo Switch 2.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2ReuLO3 AliExpress {{USflag}}]|| $480.32 || Official Nintendo Switch 2 console | ||
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Revision as of 06:36, 16 March 2026
| Name | Image | Link1 | Price | Description |
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| Miyoo Flip V2 | AliExpress |
$32.41 | Clamshell handheld from Miyoo with dual joysticks | |
| BATLEXP G350 | AliExpress |
$33.12 | Very good buttons (Anbernic quality). Best bang for the buck budget handheld in 2026. | |
| Anbernic RG28XX | AliExpress |
$33.29 | Very cheap and small horizontal Handheld by Anbernic. | |
| Miyoo Mini | - | - | Loved by the community for its small size and pocketability. Has one of the best custom firmwares. Great buttons. | |
| Miyoo Mini Plus | AliExpress |
$43.14 | Bigger version of the Miyoo Mini with a 3.5" screen | |
| Anbernic RG35XX H | AliExpress |
$44.70 | 3.5 inch screen, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support. | |
| Anbernic RG35XXSP | AliExpress |
$47.23 | Great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support. | |
| Anbernic RG40XX H | AliExpress |
$47.93 | 4 inch screen, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support. | |
| Anbernic RG40XX V | AliExpress |
$49.73 | 4 inch screen, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support. | |
| Anbernic RG CubeXX | AliExpress |
$51.36 | 1:1 screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... | |
| Anbernic RG35XX Pro | AliExpress |
$51.99 | 3.5 inch and dual joysticks. Great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support. | |
| Anbernic RG34XX | AliExpress |
$55.23 | Gameboy Advance design, great build quality/buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, great custom firmware support. | |
| TrimUI Brick | AliExpress |
$60.56 | Great 3.2" screen, very good build quality. | |
| Trimui Smart Pro | AliExpress |
$63.30 | Big screen, plays almost all PSP games | |
| Anbernic RG34XXSP | AliExpress |
$68.07 | Clamshell device from Anbernic with dual joysticks. Great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... |
| Name | Image | Link1 | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mangmi Air X | AliExpress |
$92.09 | One of the best quality/price/performance handhelds. Perfect for PSP. Can also play a few Gamecube und PS2 titles. | |
| Anbernic RG406V | AliExpress |
$116.68 | Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. | |
| Anbernic RG Cube | AliExpress |
$124.99 | Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. | |
| Anbernic RG556 | AliExpress |
$127.30 | Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. | |
| Anbernic RG406H | AliExpress |
$132.85 | Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. | |
| Anbernic RG476H | AliExpress |
$146.61 | Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. | |
| Retroid Pocket 5 | AliExpress |
$173.33 | Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles. | |
| Retroid Pocket Flip 2 | AliExpress |
$186.42 | Premium big clamshell device from Retroid. | |
| Anbernic RG557 | AliExpress |
$195.02 | Anbernic quality. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles. | |
| Anbernic RG477V | AliExpress |
$199.08 | Anbernic quality. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles. |
| Name | Image | Link1 | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AYN Odin 3 | AliExpress | $348.92 | Flagship handheld by AYN. Very good performance. | |
| AYN Thor Pro | AliExpress | $398.96 | High end dual screen handheld by AYN. | |
| Steam Deck | AliExpress | $697.81 | PC gaming handheld. Absolute emulation beast. | |
| ASUS ROG Ally X | AliExpress | $1,005.85 | Probably the best overall PC gaming handheld in 2026. Insane performance. Even better specs than the Steam Deck. |
| Name | Image | Link1 | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch Lite | Amazon | $224.90 | Official Nintendo Switch Lite | |
| Nintendo Switch OLED | Amazon | $399.99 | Official Nintendo Switch OLED | |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | AliExpress |
$480.32 | Official Nintendo Switch 2 console |
Last update: March 16, 2025
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