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There are many great devices in the retro handheld market. Below are a few community favorites.
'''Official Stores:'''


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'''[https://anbernic.com/handheldswiki Anbernic Store]'''


<sub>Last update: May 9, 2025</sub>
'''[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCtMDt1 Anbernic Store @AliExpress]'''


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'''[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFkuYiB Miyoo Store @AliExpress]'''
|+ Budget Devices
 
'''[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFed48b Powkiddy Store @AliExpress]'''
 
'''[https://www.goretroid.com/ Retroid Store]'''
 
'''Trusted AliExpress Sellers:'''
 
'''[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFLohvJ 001 Ali Choice Store]'''
 
'''[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_om5MhjF BOYHOM Store]'''
 
'''[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFD0X9X Factory Game Direct Store]'''
 
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!style=width:100px|Name!!style=width:200px|Image!!style=width:200px|Link<sup>1</sup>!!Price!!style=width:150px|Description
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|[[R36H]] ||[[File:R36H black t.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDDGlQr AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/3RbKvoK Amazon 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/4idmqZJ Amazon 🇩🇪]|| 39,39€ || It's the R36S in horizontal form
|[[R36XX]] ||[[File:R36XX.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okSvbE6 AliExpress #1] - [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oBJci6W AliExpress #2] - [https://amzn.to/4h1Bomu Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4qa9toU Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/48HHF51 Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~30€ || Newer R36S version with built-in Wi-Fi.
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|[[R36XX]] ||[[File:R36XX.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFr6KN3 AliExpress #1] - [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCQSBAp AliExpress #2]|| 40,59€ || Newer R36S version with built-in wifi
|[[R36Plus]] ||[[File:R36Plus.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFik3q4 AliExpress #1] - [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4BYXiLh AliExpress #2] - [https://amzn.to/47pEbBV Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/3IQiuCH Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/46MiblB Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~35€ || R36S with a bigger 1:1 screen.
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|Miyoo Mini ||[[File:Miyoo Mini.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onFQGuJ AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4jqeUf7 Amazon 🇺🇸]  - [https://amzn.to/3RRx8dv Amazon 🇬🇧] - [https://amzn.to/3RMXDRm Amazon 🇩🇪]|| 41,19€ || Loved by the community for its small size and pocketability. Has one of the best custom firmwares. Great buttons.
|[[BATLEXP G350]] ||[[File:BATLEXP_G350.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEwU4Ds AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4cnHYSh Amazon {{USflag}}]  - [https://amzn.to/3EdN5I3 Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4mZcOnN Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~45€ || Amazing build quality for the price (Anbernic quality).
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|[[BATLEXP G350]] ||[[File:BATLEXP_G350.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okBP42p AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4cnHYSh Amazon 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/3EdN5I3 Amazon 🇬🇧] - [https://amzn.to/4cqGqXu Amazon 🇩🇪]|| 44,19€ 🔥|| Amazing build quality for the price (Anbernic quality)
|[[Anbernic RG35XX H]] ||[[File:RG35XX H purple.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4oxNtS7 AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/48HFHSb Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4pVHeKi Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4nGTEnL Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~45€ || 3.5" inch screen, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
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|Miyoo Mini + ||[[File:Miyoo Mini +.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCxbBv5 AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4233esW Amazon 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/3RJisx1 Amazon 🇬🇧] - [https://amzn.to/4iaekBf Amazon 🇩🇪]|| 44,39€ || Bigger version of the Miyoo Mini with a 3.5" screen
|[[Miyoo Mini Plus]] ||[[File:Miyoo Mini +.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onyASaF AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4obSz7c Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/470b2N7 Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/3KCF8Pz Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~45€ || Bigger version of the Miyoo Mini with a 3.5" screen.
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|[[POWKIDDY V10]] ||[[File:Powkiddy-V10-Handheld-Game-Console-Beige-525647-0. w500 p1 .png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDVEnlz AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/42oBCyw Amazon 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/42GNCKH Amazon 🇬🇧] - [https://amzn.to/3S5uwc5 Amazon 🇩🇪]|| 46,19€ || The screen is perfect for GBA gaming
|[[Miyoo Mini]] ||[[File:Miyoo Mini.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3HNMv6L AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/3WBrMp6 Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/3KKAcbc Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/3L5dI4L Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~45€ || Loved by the community for its small size and pocketability. Has one of the best custom firmwares. Great buttons.
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|[[R36Plus]] ||[[File:R36Plus.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opqkJgx AliExpress #1] - [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oolFyUv AliExpress #2]|| 47,59€ || R36S with a bigger 1:1 screen.
|[[Trimui Smart Pro]] ||[[File:TSP small.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oovMi2m AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/3EdRaMe Amazon {{USflag}}]  - [https://amzn.to/43bSqbS Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/46Um7kx Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~50€ || Big screen, very good for PSP games because of the aspect ratio.
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|[[ANBERNIC RG35XX H]] ||[[File:RG35XX H purple.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ok676Uf AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4jEXs6I Amazon 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/3EqlbIU Amazon 🇬🇧] - [https://amzn.to/3Yv18Qv Amazon 🇩🇪]|| 47,99€ || 3.5" inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
|[[Anbernic RG35XX SP]] ||[[File:RG35XXSP-SILVER-LISTING-DONE-02.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDL1dW2 AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4luZ2dd Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/3Z27Kp7 Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/3Jxxfdi Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~50€ || Clamshell form factor, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
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|Trimui Smart Pro ||[[File:TSP small.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCMR6nF AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/3EdRaMe Amazon 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/43QTPGe Amazon 🇬🇧] - [https://amzn.to/3RLfND6 Amazon 🇩🇪]|| 53,33€ || Big screen, very good for PSP games because of the aspect ratio
|[[Anbernic RG40XX V]] ||[[File:Anbernic_RG40XX_V.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooguHJM AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4jofpX4 Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/3V06i4w Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4q5Xd8g Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~55€ || 4 inch screen, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
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|Trimui Brick ||[[File:Trimui Brick black front.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooi6ggP AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4cDXFEV Amazon 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/43VPWjh Amazon 🇬🇧] - [https://amzn.to/3Y7W9Vx Amazon 🇩🇪]|| 53,72€ || Great 3.2" screen, very good build quality.
|[[Anbernic RG40XX H]] ||[[File:Anbernic_RG40XX_H_grey.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onmP059 AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4czuNO3 Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/43rRVd8 Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4jswlNg Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~55€ || 4" screen, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
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|[[ANBERNIC RG35XXSP]] ||[[File:RG35XXSP-SILVER-LISTING-DONE-02.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oo13QnV AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4luZ2dd Amazon 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/44m0Te1 Amazon 🇬🇧] - [https://amzn.to/3XUoTB3 Amazon 🇩🇪]|| 56,99€ || Clamshell form factor, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
|[[TrimUI Brick]] ||[[File:Trimui Brick black front.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c42VZl1t AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4cDXFEV Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/41Dr4KY Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4lqASiM Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~55€ || Great 3.2" screen, very good build quality.
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|[[ANBERNIC RG40XX V]] ||[[File:Anbernic_RG40XX_V.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omo9ckr AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4jofpX4 Amazon 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/3YvUUj0 Amazon 🇬🇧] - [https://amzn.to/42ypdqI Amazon 🇩🇪]|| 57,24€ || 4 inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
|[[Anbernic RG 34XX]] ||[[File:Anbernic RG 34XX.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olErIXs AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/3R8lniE Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/46VDqBz Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4q4BJsJ Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~60€ || Anbernic's take one the Game Boy Advance, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
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|[[ANBERNIC RG34XX]] ||[[File:Anbernic RG 34XX.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omeLSQv AliExpress #1] - [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDCLtU7 AliExpress #2] - [https://amzn.to/3R8lniE Amazon 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/3EuJRzM Amazon 🇬🇧] - [https://amzn.to/4j9F7il Amazon 🇩🇪]|| 60,11€ || ANBERNIC's take one the Gameboy Advance, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
|[[Anbernic RG34XXSP]] ||[[File:Anbernic RG34XX SP yellow1.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4r7aet9 AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4mRZH7L Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4mYjcLU Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/46ZCxXd Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~70€ || Latest clamshell device from Anbernic with dual joysticks. Great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
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|[[ANBERNIC RG40XX H]] ||[[File:Anbernic_RG40XX_H_grey.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onmP059 AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4czuNO3 Amazon 🇺🇸]  - [https://amzn.to/4lp8qyK Amazon 🇬🇧] - [https://amzn.to/4cEfHH5 Amazon 🇩🇪]|| 62,99€ || 4 inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
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|+ Mid Range to High End Devices
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #aaa; padding:6px; background-color:#e6f0ff; font-weight:bold; font-size:110%;" | Mid Range to High End Devices
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!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:100px"|Name!!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:150px"|Image!!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:200px"|Link<sup>1</sup>!!style="background-color:#d9eaff"|Price!!style="background-color:#d9eaff"|Description
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|[[ANBERNIC RG406H]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG406H purple t.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEg7v15 AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/3RYnB4s Amazon 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/43UPsdc Amazon 🇩🇪]|| 153,86€ 🔥|| Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
|[[Anbernic RG406V]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG406V white1.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEXzyYB AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/3HseSGe Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/48ZwioR Amazon {{UKflag}}]  - [https://amzn.to/4otloNv Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~140€ || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles.
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|[[ANBERNIC RG406V]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG406V white1.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCMRtp9 AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4lVnhBB Amazon 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/3EvOKIW Amazon 🇩🇪]|| 169,99€ || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
|[[Anbernic RG Cube]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG Cube grey.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onIQaOO AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4h1CJK2 Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/3J2ULiC Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/46XyydK Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~140€ || 1:1 screen. Can emulate most PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles.
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|[[ANBERNIC RG Cube]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG Cube grey.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oBvqjLp AliExpress]|| 169,39€ || Anbernic quality. 1:1 screen.  Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
|[[Anbernic RG406H]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG406H purple t.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3gCrLYf AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4otlF2Z Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/471Ia7s Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/43UPsdc Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~140€ || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles.
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|Retroid Pocket 4||[[File:Retroid Pocket 4 ice blue.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooC3UqV AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4ixekez Amazon 🇺🇸]|| 208,99€ || Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS.
|[[Anbernic RG556]] ||[[File:Anbernic RG556 black front.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omsS5nZ AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4727biy Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4nR4kk2 Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/42AMkSf Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~170€ || Very good screen. Can emulate most PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles.
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|Retroid Pocket 4 Pro ||[[File:RP4 PRO 16 BIT.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opCUr5R AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/42mOunp Amazon 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/3YtIrfL Amazon 🇩🇪]|| 240,69€ || Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
|Retroid Pocket 5 ||[[File:RP5 black front.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3SHL4EP AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4q5Xit6 Amazon {{USflag}}]|| ~200€ || Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles.
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|Retroid Pocket 5 ||[[File:RP5 black front.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEkuSCn AliExpress]|| 248,39€ || Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
|Retroid Pocket Flip 2 ||[[File:Retroid Pocket Flip 2 black.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c30tESrv AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/46MaXOr Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/47gZSVE Amazon {{UKflag}}]|| ~210€ || Premium big clamshell device from Retroid.
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|Retroid Pocket Mini ||[[File:Retroid Pocket Mini saturn color.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olrkgqz AliExpress #1] - [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omsemKD AliExpress #2]|| 254,99€ || Small but very powerful. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
|Anbernic RG557 ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG 557 black.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3K5XvQj AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/46JW9Qi Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4q5Xt7K Amazon {{UKflag}}]|| ~220€ || Anbernic's latest flagship device. Can emulate PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles.
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|ANBERNIC RG557 ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG 557 black.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oowmyOT AliExpress]|| 293,39€ || Anbernic's latest flagship device. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
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|+ High End Devices
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #aaa; padding:6px; background-color:#e6f0ff; font-weight:bold; font-size:110%;" | High End Devices
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!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:100px"|Name!!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:150px"|Image!!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:200px"|Link<sup>1</sup>!!style="background-color:#d9eaff"|Price!!style="background-color:#d9eaff"|Description
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|AYN Odin 2 ||[[File:AYN Odin 2.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEspdkb AliExpress]|| 398,69€ || Better specs than the Retroid Pocket 5
|AYN Odin 2||[[File:AYN Odin 2.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3zVTL0f AliExpress]|| ~280€ || Better specs than the Retroid Pocket 5.
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|Steam Deck 512GB ||[[File:Steamdeck1.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDWdJtz AliExpress]|| 633,69€ || Absolute emuulation beast. Can also play PC games.
|[[Steam Deck|Steam Deck 512GB]] ||[[File:Steamdeck1.webp|150px]]||[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4rSCYUb AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/3KKEnUr Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4nW3cLG Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/3UtFJVj Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~600€ || Absolute emulation beast. Can also play PC games.
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|ASUS ROG Ally X ||[[File:ASUS ROG Ally X.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooawtzV AliExpress]|| 929,12€ || Absolute emuulation beast. Even better specs than the Steam Deck.
|ASUS ROG Ally X ||[[File:ASUS ROG Ally X.webp|150px]]||[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3cmOj9v AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/3KL3gzh Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/46WCqM1 Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4hbiLgk Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~900€ || Absolute emulation beast. Even better specs than the Steam Deck.
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|+ Others
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #aaa; padding:6px; background-color:#e6f0ff; font-weight:bold; font-size:110%;" | Others
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!style=width:100px|Name!!style=width:200px|Image!!style=width:200px|Link<sup>1</sup>!!Price!!style=width:150px|Description
!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:100px"|Name!!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:150px"|Image!!style="background-color:#d9eaff; width:200px"|Link<sup>1</sup>!!style="background-color:#d9eaff"|Price!!style="background-color:#d9eaff"|Description
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|DS ML ||[[File:DS ML black.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEmaVYN AliExpress]|| 50€ || Nintendo DS replica. Compatible with GBA and DS cartridges. [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEOdaFB R4 flash cards] for roms and homebrew are also working.
|[[DS ML]] ||[[File:DS ML black.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opFMx4M AliExpress]|| ~50€ || Re-shelled Nintendo DS. Compatible with GBA and DS cartridges. [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEOdaFB R4 flash cards] for ROMs and homebrew also work.
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|Nintendo Switch Lite ||[[File:Nintendo Switch Lite torquoise packaging.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omgbbrD AliExpress]|| 150€ || Official Nintendo Switch Lite
|Nintendo Switch Lite ||[[File:Nintendo Switch Lite torquoise packaging.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3h8GJXV AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/3Yuf1Os Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4sAPYag Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4psq3i0 Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~150€ || Official Nintendo Switch Lite console.
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|Nintendo Switch OLED ||[[File:Nintendo Switch OLED.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDbPcqb AliExpress]|| 230€ || Official Nintendo Switch OLED
|Nintendo Switch OLED ||[[File:Nintendo Switch OLED.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4Ks1qzN AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/49bxUvD Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4jvyBDi Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4qEiV31 Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~220€ || Official Nintendo Switch OLED console.
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|Nintendo Switch 2||[[File:Nintendo Switch 2.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3JhCdWx AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/49qJOAt Amazon {{USflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4qcaNqP Amazon {{UKflag}}] - [https://amzn.to/4buTQTM Amazon {{DEflag}}]|| ~500€ || Official Nintendo Switch 2 console.
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Latest revision as of 02:36, 7 February 2026

Official Stores:

Anbernic Store

Anbernic Store @AliExpress

Miyoo Store @AliExpress

Powkiddy Store @AliExpress

Retroid Store

Trusted AliExpress Sellers:

001 Ali Choice Store

BOYHOM Store

Factory Game Direct Store

Budget Devices
Name Image Link1 Price Description
R36XX AliExpress #1 - AliExpress #2 - Amazon - Amazon - Amazon ~30€ Newer R36S version with built-in Wi-Fi.
R36Plus AliExpress #1 - AliExpress #2 - Amazon - Amazon - Amazon ~35€ R36S with a bigger 1:1 screen.
BATLEXP G350 AliExpress - Amazon - Amazon - Amazon ~45€ Amazing build quality for the price (Anbernic quality).
Anbernic RG35XX H AliExpress - Amazon - Amazon - Amazon ~45€ 3.5" inch screen, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
Miyoo Mini Plus AliExpress - Amazon - Amazon - Amazon ~45€ Bigger version of the Miyoo Mini with a 3.5" screen.
Miyoo Mini AliExpress - Amazon - Amazon - Amazon ~45€ Loved by the community for its small size and pocketability. Has one of the best custom firmwares. Great buttons.
Trimui Smart Pro AliExpress - Amazon - Amazon - Amazon ~50€ Big screen, very good for PSP games because of the aspect ratio.
Anbernic RG35XX SP AliExpress - Amazon - Amazon - Amazon ~50€ Clamshell form factor, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
Anbernic RG40XX V AliExpress - Amazon - Amazon - Amazon ~55€ 4 inch screen, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
Anbernic RG40XX H AliExpress - Amazon - Amazon - Amazon ~55€ 4" screen, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
TrimUI Brick AliExpress - Amazon - Amazon - Amazon ~55€ Great 3.2" screen, very good build quality.
Anbernic RG 34XX AliExpress - Amazon - Amazon - Amazon ~60€ Anbernic's take one the Game Boy Advance, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
Anbernic RG34XXSP AliExpress - Amazon - Amazon - Amazon ~70€ Latest clamshell device from Anbernic with dual joysticks. Great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...


Mid Range to High End Devices
Name Image Link1 Price Description
Anbernic RG406V AliExpress - Amazon - Amazon - Amazon ~140€ Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles.
Anbernic RG Cube AliExpress - Amazon - Amazon - Amazon ~140€ 1:1 screen. Can emulate most PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles.
Anbernic RG406H AliExpress - Amazon - Amazon - Amazon ~140€ Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles.
Anbernic RG556 AliExpress - Amazon - Amazon - Amazon ~170€ Very good screen. Can emulate most PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles.
Retroid Pocket 5 AliExpress - Amazon ~200€ Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles.
Retroid Pocket Flip 2 AliExpress - Amazon - Amazon ~210€ Premium big clamshell device from Retroid.
Anbernic RG557 AliExpress - Amazon - Amazon ~220€ Anbernic's latest flagship device. Can emulate PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles.


High End Devices
Name Image Link1 Price Description
AYN Odin 2 AliExpress ~280€ Better specs than the Retroid Pocket 5.
Steam Deck 512GB AliExpress - Amazon - Amazon - Amazon ~600€ Absolute emulation beast. Can also play PC games.
ASUS ROG Ally X AliExpress - Amazon - Amazon - Amazon ~900€ Absolute emulation beast. Even better specs than the Steam Deck.


Others
Name Image Link1 Price Description
DS ML AliExpress ~50€ Re-shelled Nintendo DS. Compatible with GBA and DS cartridges. R4 flash cards for ROMs and homebrew also work.
Nintendo Switch Lite AliExpress - Amazon - Amazon - Amazon ~150€ Official Nintendo Switch Lite console.
Nintendo Switch OLED AliExpress - Amazon - Amazon - Amazon ~220€ Official Nintendo Switch OLED console.
Nintendo Switch 2 AliExpress - Amazon - Amazon - Amazon ~500€ Official Nintendo Switch 2 console.

Last update: January 8, 2026

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