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AnbernicAnbernic RG34XX SP
$70The Anbernic RG34XX SP is a modern tribute to the Game Boy Advance SP — a folding clamshell with an H700 chip, 3.5-inch IPS display, and sleep-on-close support. The best retro handheld for GBA enthusiasts.
GBA fansClamshell designPocketabilityGift device
AnbernicAnbernic RG35XX Pro
$50The Anbernic RG35XX Pro is the most fully-featured budget H700 handheld yet — dual analog sticks, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and HDMI output in a vertical form factor for just $50.
BeginnersBudget buyersPS1 & GBA fansCustom firmware
AnbernicAnbernic RG35XX
$55The Anbernic RG35XX is the definitive budget vertical handheld. With Game Boy Color-sized dimensions and smooth PS1 performance, it's the go-to recommendation for anyone entering retro gaming without breaking the bank.
BeginnersBudget buyersPS1 fansPocket carry
MiyooMiyoo Mini Plus
$65The Miyoo Mini Plus is the community's favorite pocket handheld. With the popular Onion OS custom firmware, it transforms into an incredibly polished retro machine perfect for NES, SNES, GBA, and PS1.
Custom firmware enthusiastsSNES & GBA fansPocket gamingBeginners
AnbernicAnbernic RG35XX Plus
$70The Anbernic RG35XX Plus builds on the original with a horizontal form factor and a sharper 3.5-inch IPS screen. It hits the sweet spot between portability and comfort for extended gaming sessions.
Horizontal layout fansPS1 emulationBudget buyersGBA fans
RetroidRetroid Pocket 4 Pro
$190The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is the best mid-range Android handheld for serious emulation. It handles PS2 and PSP games with ease, runs Android apps natively, and fits comfortably in any hand.
PS2 & PSP emulationAndroid gamingPower usersMid-range buyers
AnbernicAnbernic RG556
$220The Anbernic RG556 is a large-screen Android powerhouse with a 5.48-inch AMOLED display. It excels at PS2 and PSP emulation with its ample processing power and delivers a premium visual experience for extended home sessions.
PS2 emulationLarge screen fansAndroid power usersHome gaming
AnbernicAnbernic RG40XXV
$75The RG40XXV is the RG35XX all grown up — a bigger 4-inch IPS screen, dual analog sticks, and the same proven H700 chip. The best vertical budget handheld for anyone who's outgrown the RG35XX.
Budget buyersVertical form factorGBA & PS1muOS & KNULLI ready
AnbernicAnbernic RG Vita
$99The Anbernic RG Vita is a PS Vita-inspired Android handheld with a Unisoc T618 processor (base) or Rockchip RK3576 (Pro). It excels at PSP emulation and delivers strong PS1/N64 performance in a familiar form factor.
PSP emulationVita aestheticMid-range AndroidDual-boot Linux (Pro)
AnbernicAnbernic RG Vita Pro
$150Anbernic's PS Vita-inspired handheld with a 5.5-inch 1080p IPS display, RK3576 chipset, and dual-boot Android 14/Linux. Excellent for PSP emulation with upscaling.
PSP emulationScreen qualityDual-boot OS
RetroidRetroid Pocket Mini
$149The Retroid Pocket Mini packs a Dimensity 900 chip and a stunning 3.7-inch OLED screen into a pocketable shell. Everything the RP5 can do, in half the footprint.
Compact designOLED screenPS2 & PSPPower users
RetroidRetroid Pocket Flip 2
$250The Retroid Pocket Flip 2 brings Snapdragon 865 power and a 5.5-inch AMOLED display to a foldable clamshell form factor. PS2, GameCube, and PSP emulation in a design that fits in your hoodie pocket.
PS2 & GameCubeClamshell designAMOLED screenAndroid gaming
RetroidRetroid Pocket 5
$219The Retroid Pocket 5 is the best Android retro handheld you can buy. A 5-inch OLED screen, Dimensity 900 chip, and Hall-effect sticks make it the go-to choice for PS2, GameCube, and PSP emulation.
PS2 & GameCubeOLED screenPower usersAndroid gaming
ValveValve Steam Deck OLED
$549The Steam Deck OLED is arguably the best retro gaming device ever made. EmuDeck turns it into an all-in-one emulation machine, and the 7.4-inch OLED screen makes retro pixel art look stunning.
Ultimate emulationPC gamingOLED screenSteamOS
ASUSASUS ROG Xbox Ally X
$999The ROG Xbox Ally X is the most powerful gaming handheld you can buy. Windows 11 with the Xbox full-screen overlay, an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip, and an 80Wh battery — it runs everything.
Maximum performanceWindows gamingPC gamingPower users
AYNAYN Thor
$299The AYN Thor is the only Android handheld with dual AMOLED screens — a 6" top panel and a 3.92" touchscreen bottom. It is the definitive device for DS and 3DS emulation, with both screens working exactly as the original hardware intended.
DS & 3DS emulationDual-screen gamingPower usersEnthusiasts
RetroidRetroid Pocket 6
$249The Retroid Pocket 6 is the benchmark Android handheld for 2026. A Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, 5.5" 120Hz AMOLED screen, and 6,000mAh battery deliver flagship emulation performance — GameCube, PS2, and beyond — at $249.
PS2 & GameCubeAMOLED screenPower usersAndroid gaming
LenovoLenovo Legion Go S
$649The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is the best value PC gaming handheld right now — more powerful than the Steam Deck OLED, running the same easy SteamOS, at a compelling price.
SteamOSLarge screenPC gamingPower users
AnbernicAnbernic RG Cube
$170The Anbernic RG Cube features a 3.95-inch 720×720 square display — ideal for Game Boy, GBC, and DS emulation. Includes hall effect sticks, 5200mAh battery, and Android 13.
Game Boy/GBC fansDS emulationArcade/TATE gamesSquare screen enthusiasts
AnbernicAnbernic RG477M
$239.99 / $289.99Anbernic's first premium CNC-aluminum Android handheld. A 4.7-inch 1280×960 LTPS 120Hz display, MediaTek Dimensity 8300, up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, and active cooling deliver PS2 at 2.5× and Switch viability in a metal chassis.
PS2 emulation4:3 retro libraryPremium metal buildPower users
AnbernicAnbernic RG Rotate
TBAAnbernic's RG Rotate is an upcoming Android handheld with a 3.95-inch swiveling square 720×720 display — the first mainstream retro handheld with a rotating-screen hinge. Available in Aurora Silver aluminum or Polar Black ABS.
GBA & NES fansArcade shmupsDesign collectorsPortrait-orientation games