Miyoo

The best retro handhelds small enough to carry every day in 2026, picked to live in a pocket, survive daily life, and last for days on a charge.

New to retro handhelds? These are the easiest devices to start with in 2026, picked for simple setup, no tinkering, and huge community support.

The best retro handhelds for a daily commute in 2026, picked for quick pick-up-and-play, pocket size, and games you can pause and resume in seconds.

The best retro handhelds for flights and long trips in 2026, picked for offline play, real battery life, and a size that fits a carry-on or a jacket pocket.

The best retro handhelds you can comfortably play with one hand in 2026, from vertical GBA-style bodies to tiny devices for gaming in bed or on a train.

The best silent, fanless retro handhelds for 2026. Perfect for playing in bed, at the office, or next to a sleeping baby without any fan whine.

How to set up NextUI and MinUI, the minimal pick-up-and-play frontends for the Trimui Brick, Miyoo Mini, and more. Clean menus, fast boot, and long battery life.

How to install Spruce, the popular custom firmware for the Miyoo Mini Plus. A polished, feature-rich alternative to Onion OS with a clean look and handy tools.

Battery specs lie. A 7,000 mAh device can die faster than a 3,000 mAh one. Here are the longest-lasting retro handhelds in 2026, split by what you play.

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 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.

Two pocketable retro handhelds, two different approaches. We compare the RP Mini's Android power against the Miyoo Mini Plus's Onion OS polish to help you pick the right pocket companion.

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

The complete beginner's guide to transforming your Miyoo Mini Plus into the ultimate retro machine using Onion OS.

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