Retro Handheld Reviews

Full review of the Anbernic RG Cube retro handheld with its unique 1:1 square display. Covers build quality, emulation performance, DS gaming, and who should buy it.

Anbernic's RG Rotate is a new Android handheld with a 3.95-inch swiveling square display. Here's every confirmed spec, rumored detail, release date hint, and how it compares to the RG Cube and RG Vita Pro.

The Anbernic RG Vita Pro pairs a 5.5-inch 1080p display with the RK3576 chipset and dual-boot Android/Linux. We test PSP upscaling, PS2 performance, and whether it justifies the price.

Full review of the Anbernic RG Vita retro handheld. Covers the PS Vita inspired design, emulation performance, build quality, and whether the nostalgia factor is worth the price.

Anbernic's RG34XX SP recreates the Game Boy Advance SP clamshell with a modern H700 chip inside. We test whether nostalgia translates to great gameplay.

Anbernic's refined take on the RG35XX adds analog sticks and a bigger battery. A meaningful upgrade or just a cash grab?

The Anbernic RG35XX Pro packs dual analog sticks, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and HDMI output into a $50 Game Boy-style handheld. We test every claim.

The best budget vertical handheld under $60. After 30 days of daily carry, here's the full verdict.

A bigger screen, dual sticks, and the same beloved vertical form factor. The RG40XXV is the RG35XX all grown up — but is it the upgrade you've been waiting for?

The Anbernic RG477M is the brand's first true premium metal handheld — a Dimensity 8300, 12GB of RAM, a 120Hz LTPS panel, and PS2 at 2.5x. Here's what early launch coverage tells us about the strongest Anbernic Android device yet.

Anbernic's flagship Android handheld packs a Snapdragon 700-series chip into a large, comfortable shell. Big screen, big power — big price.

The ROG Xbox Ally X is the most powerful handheld PC you can buy — and one of the best emulation machines ever made. Windows 11 is the asterisk.

The only handheld with two AMOLED screens and a metal hinge — and the definitive device for DS and 3DS emulation. If you know why that matters, the AYN Thor is for you.

The Lenovo Legion Go S brings an 8" screen and AMD horsepower to SteamOS — a legitimate Steam Deck OLED alternative that trades OLED and portability for raw size and power.

The pocket-sized legend gets a bigger screen and battery. The Miyoo Mini Plus is still the king of ultra-portable retro gaming.

The best mid-range retro handheld money can buy. The RP4 Pro handles everything from NES to PS2 and GameCube without breaking a sweat.

The Retroid Pocket 5 is the full-size Android retro handheld to beat — a 5.0" OLED screen, Dimensity 900 power, and Hall-effect sticks at $219.

The best Android handheld under $250. Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 power, a 5.5" 120Hz AMOLED screen, and 6,000mAh battery — the RP6 sets the benchmark for 2026.

The Retroid Pocket Flip 2 packs a Snapdragon 865, 5.5-inch AMOLED display, and PS2/GameCube emulation into a foldable design. Full review.

The Retroid Pocket Mini packs a Dimensity 900 chip into a pocketable body with a stunning 3.7" OLED screen — one of the best compact retro handhelds of 2024.

The best emulation handheld ever made — if you can justify the price. The Steam Deck OLED is a retro gaming powerhouse hiding inside a PC gaming device.