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'''Official Stores:'''
'''Official Stores:'''
'''[https://gamebro.co.uk GameBro πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - UK-based, fast delivery, no customs]'''


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

Revision as of 12:35, 4 January 2026

Official Stores:

GameBro πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - UK-based, fast delivery, no customs

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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~30€ Newer R36S version with built-in Wi-Fi.
BATLEXP G350 AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~35€ Amazing build quality for the price (Anbernic quality).
R36Plus AliExpress #1 - AliExpress #2 - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~35€ R36S with a bigger 1:1 screen.
Anbernic RG35XX H AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~40€ 3.5" inch screen, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
Miyoo Mini AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~40€ Loved by the community for its small size and pocketability. Has one of the best custom firmwares. Great buttons.
Miyoo Mini + AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~40€ Bigger version of the Miyoo Mini with a 3.5" screen.
Trimui Smart Pro AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~50€ Big screen, very good for PSP games because of the aspect ratio.
Anbernic RG35XX SP AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~50€ Clamshell form factor, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
Anbernic RG40XX V AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~55€ 4 inch screen, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
Anbernic RG40XX H AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~55€ 4" screen, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
Trimui Brick AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~55€ Great 3.2" screen, very good build quality.
Anbernic RG 34XX AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~70€ Anbernic's take one the Game Boy Advance, great build quality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
Anbernic RG34XXSP AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~75€ 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~160€ Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles.
Anbernic RG Cube AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~160€ 1:1 screen. Can emulate most PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles.
Anbernic RG406H AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~160€ Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles.
Anbernic RG556 AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~180€ Very good screen. Can emulate most PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles.
Retroid Pocket 5 AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ ~200€ Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles.
Anbernic RG557 AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ ~210€ Anbernic's latest flagship device. Can emulate PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS games. Can also run a few Switch titles.
Retroid Pocket Flip 2 AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ ~215€ Premium big clamshell device from Retroid.


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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~600€ Absolute emulation beast. Can also play PC games.
ASUS ROG Ally X AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~890€ Absolute emulation beast. Even better specs than the Steam Deck.


Others
Name Image Link1 Price Description
DS ML AliExpress Not Available Re-shelled Nintendo DS. Compatible with GBA and DS cartridges. R4 flash cards for ROMs and homebrew also work.
Nintendo Switch Lite AliExpress ~140€ Official Nintendo Switch Lite console.
Nintendo Switch OLED AliExpress ~220€ Official Nintendo Switch OLED console.
Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World AliExpress ~410€ Official Nintendo Switch 2 console.

Last update: October 10, 2025

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