Kids

The best retro handhelds for long car rides in 2026, picked for battery life, comfortable screens, and keeping kids and adults happy in the backseat.

Setting up a retro handheld for a child? Here is how to pick the right device, load kid-friendly games, and set it up so it is simple, safe, and durable.

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