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The AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 and Trimui Brick are both tiny, but they are worlds apart. One is a $239 Snapdragon powerhouse, the other a $40 budget gem. Here is who each is for.

The TrimUI Brick Pro takes the beloved Brick formula and gives it a bigger 3.95 inch screen. It is a budget Linux handheld built for sharp 2D retro gaming up to PS1.

The TrimUI Brick Pro is a bigger version of the cult favorite Brick. Same sharp resolution, larger screen, slightly higher price. Here is whether the upgrade is worth it.

The Anbernic RG Rotate is a budget Android handheld with a square 720x720 screen that swivels on a hinge. A Unisoc T618 and a low $88 price make it a fun, affordable retro pick for GBA, NES, arcade, and vertical shmups.

The GameMT EX8 is the budget sleeper of 2026. A Helio G99, 6 GB of RAM, and a lovely 4.88 inch 3:2 screen for $140. It plays everything up to Dreamcast and PSP with ease.

The Powkiddy RGB30 is a budget handheld built around a 4 inch square screen. It is made for 8-bit and 16-bit games, and it runs them beautifully.

The Powkiddy V90 is an ultra budget clamshell handheld styled after the Game Boy Advance SP. It is made for cheap, simple 8-bit and 16-bit fun.

The Powkiddy X55 puts a big 5.5 inch 720p screen on the RK3566 chip. It is a large, affordable handheld for couch sessions up to PS1.

The Trimui Brick is a tiny vertical handheld with a stunning 3.2 inch 1024x768 screen. It became a budget favorite for a reason.

The Trimui Smart Pro is a budget widescreen handheld with a 4.96 inch 720p screen, dual sticks, and a big battery. It is a strong value up to PS1.

The best retro handhelds for kids are cheap, tough, and simple enough to hand over without a tutorial. Here are six picks under $75.

The Powkiddy RGB30 and Anbernic RG35XX are two budget handhelds with opposite ideas. One is a square screen specialist. The other is a pocket sized classic.

The Trimui Brick and Miyoo Mini Plus are the two best tiny budget handhelds. One has a stunning sharp screen. The other has the most polished firmware.

The sweet spot of retro handheld gaming. These devices under $75 handle NES to PS1 with room to spare, and a few push into Dreamcast and N64.

Anbernic's two most popular budget handhelds share the same chip but different form factors. We compare the horizontal Plus against the vertical Pro to help you decide.

The $100–$200 range is the sweet spot for powerful retro handhelds. Here are the best devices for PS2, GameCube, PSP, and beyond.

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 two best budget retro handhelds go head-to-head. We compare the Anbernic RG35XX Pro and Miyoo Mini Plus on performance, pocketability, firmware, and value.

Two Anbernic H700 handhelds, two form factors. We compare the $50 RG35XX Pro vertical against the $70 RG34XX SP clamshell to help you choose the right budget handheld.

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 best retro handhelds under $50 — perfect cheap retro handheld gifts for 2025. Five tested picks with a clear top recommendation.

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

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

Two of the most popular budget handhelds go head to head. Which one deserves your $60?

The ranked list of the best retro handhelds you can buy for under $100, with advice on chips, screens, and firmware so you pick the right one.