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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 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 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.

ROCKNIX is the first custom firmware to bring native Steam and Proton to Android handhelds. Here's how to install it on the Retroid Pocket 6, AYN Thor, AYANEO Pocket DMG, or any other supported Snapdragon device — and what to actually expect from Steam on ARM.

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.

The differences between Linux and Android retro gaming handhelds explained. Covers setup complexity, emulation performance, custom firmware options, and which OS fits your needs.

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 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.