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|[[ANBERNIC | |[[ANBERNIC RG Cube]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG Cube grey.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oBvqjLp AliExpress]|| ~155€ || Anbernic quality. 1:1 screen. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles. | ||
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|[[ANBERNIC | |[[ANBERNIC RG406H]] ||[[File:ANBERNIC RG406H purple t.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oltwk43 AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/3RYnB4s Amazon 🇺🇸] - [https://amzn.to/43UPsdc Amazon 🇩🇪]|| ~170€ || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles. | ||
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|[[ANBERNIC | |[[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 🇩🇪]|| ~170€ || Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles. | ||
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|Retroid Pocket 4||[[File: | |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€ || Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles. | ||
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|Retroid Pocket | |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]|| ~255€ || Small but very powerful. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. 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/ | |Retroid Pocket 5 ||[[File:RP5 black front.webp|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okYTur1 AliExpress]|| ~275€ || Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. 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]|| ~295€ || Anbernic's latest flagship device. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles. | ||
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| | |Retroid Pocket Flip 2 ||[[File:Retroid Pocket Flip 2 black.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFPLVn9 AliExpress]|| ~305€ || Premium big clamshell device from Retroid. | ||
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Revision as of 09:28, 18 May 2025
There are many great devices in the retro handheld market. Below are a few community favorites.
For US users: Due to the ongoing shitshow with tariffs, it"s only recommended to order from sellers that ship from within the states. You can check out the possibilities at this link.
Last update: May 9, 2025
| Name | Image | Link1 | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R36H |  |
AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇩🇪 | ~35€ | It's the R36S in horizontal form |
| R36XX |  |
AliExpress #1 - AliExpress #2 | ~35€ | Newer R36S version with built-in wifi |
| R36Plus |  |
AliExpress #1 - AliExpress #2 | ~40€ | R36S with a bigger 1:1 screen. |
| Miyoo Mini |  |
AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 | ~40€ | Loved by the community for its small size and pocketability. Has one of the best custom firmwares. Great buttons. |
| ANBERNIC RG35XX H |  |
AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 | ~45€ 🔥 | 3.5" inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... |
| BATLEXP G350 |  |
AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 | ~45€ 🔥 | Amazing build quality for the price (Anbernic quality) |
| ANBERNIC RG35XXSP |  |
AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 | ~45€ 🔥 | Clamshell form factor, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... |
| Miyoo Mini + |  |
AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 | ~45€ | Bigger version of the Miyoo Mini with a 3.5" screen |
| POWKIDDY V10 |  |
AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 | ~45€ | Small device with perfect aspect ratio for Gameboy Advance emulation |
| ANBERNIC RG40XX H |  |
AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 | ~50€ | 4 inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... |
| Trimui Smart Pro |  |
AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 | ~55€ | Big screen, very good for PSP games because of the aspect ratio |
| Trimui Brick |  |
AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 | ~60€ | Great 3.2" screen, very good build quality. |
| ANBERNIC RG40XX V |  |
AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 | ~60€ | 4 inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... |
| ANBERNIC RG34XX |  |
AliExpress #1 - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇬🇧 - Amazon 🇩🇪 | ~60€ | ANBERNIC's take one the Gameboy Advance, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... |
| ANBERNIC RG34XXSP |  |
AliExpress | ~75€ | Latest clamshell device from Anbernic. Great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,... |
| Name | Image | Link1 | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANBERNIC RG Cube |  |
AliExpress | ~155€ | Anbernic quality. 1:1 screen. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles. |
| ANBERNIC RG406H |  |
AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇩🇪 | ~170€ | Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles. |
| ANBERNIC RG406V |  |
AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇩🇪 | ~170€ | Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles. |
| Retroid Pocket 4 Pro |  |
AliExpress - Amazon 🇺🇸 - Amazon 🇩🇪 | ~240€ | Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles. |
| Retroid Pocket Mini |  |
AliExpress #1 - AliExpress #2 | ~255€ | Small but very powerful. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles. |
| Retroid Pocket 5 |  |
AliExpress | ~275€ | Superb quality and performance. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles. |
| ANBERNIC RG557 |  |
AliExpress | ~295€ | Anbernic's latest flagship device. Can emulate PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles. |
| Retroid Pocket Flip 2 |  |
AliExpress | ~305€ | Premium big clamshell device from Retroid. |
| Name | Image | Link1 | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AYN Odin 2 |  |
AliExpress | 398,69€ | Better specs than the Retroid Pocket 5 |
| Steam Deck 512GB |  |
AliExpress | 633,69€ | Absolute emuulation beast. Can also play PC games. |
| ASUS ROG Ally X |  |
AliExpress | 929,12€ | Absolute emuulation beast. Even better specs than the Steam Deck. |
| Name | Image | Link1 | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DS ML |  |
AliExpress | 50€ | Nintendo DS replica. Compatible with GBA and DS cartridges. R4 flash cards for roms and homebrew are also working. |
| Nintendo Switch Lite |  |
AliExpress | 150€ | Official Nintendo Switch Lite |
| Nintendo Switch OLED |  |
AliExpress | 230€ | Official Nintendo Switch OLED |
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