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|Trimui Brick ||[[File:Trimui Brick black front.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDv7a1h AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4cDXFEV Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ]Β  - [https://amzn.to/43VPWjh Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§] - [https://amzn.to/3Y7W9Vx Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ]|| ~60€ || Great 3.2" screen, very good build quality.
|Trimui Brick ||[[File:Trimui Brick black front.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDv7a1h AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4cDXFEV Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ]Β  - [https://amzn.to/43VPWjh Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§] - [https://amzn.to/3Y7W9Vx Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ]|| ~60€ || 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ]Β  - [https://amzn.to/3YvUUj0 Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§] - [https://amzn.to/42ypdqI Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ]|| ~60€ || 4 inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
|[[ANBERNIC RG40XX V]] ||[[File:Anbernic_RG40XX_V.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooenJ1s AliExpress] - [https://amzn.to/4jofpX4 Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ]Β  - [https://amzn.to/3YvUUj0 Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§] - [https://amzn.to/45jjUya Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ]|| ~60€ || 4 inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, 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://amzn.to/3R8lniE Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ]Β  - [https://amzn.to/3EuJRzM Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§] - [https://amzn.to/4j9F7il Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ]|| ~60€ || ANBERNIC's take one the Gameboy Advance, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
|[[ANBERNIC RG34XX]] ||[[File:Anbernic RG 34XX.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olErIXs AliExpress #1] - [https://amzn.to/3R8lniE Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ]Β  - [https://amzn.to/4knTwrg Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§] - [https://amzn.to/3F5NhcS Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ]|| ~60€ || ANBERNIC's take one the Gameboy Advance, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
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|ANBERNIC RG34XXSP ||[[File:Anbernic RG34XX SP yellow1.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooxYQRV AliExpress]|| ~75€ || Latest clamshell device from Anbernic. Great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
|ANBERNIC RG34XXSP ||[[File:Anbernic RG34XX SP yellow1.png|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooxYQRV AliExpress]|| ~75€ || Latest clamshell device from Anbernic. Great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...

Revision as of 16:51, 21 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. β†ͺ US πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Handheld Buying Guide


Last update: May 9, 2025

Budget Devices
Name Image Link1 Price Description
R36H AliExpress ~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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ ~40€ Loved by the community for its small size and pocketability. Has one of the best custom firmwares. Great buttons.
BATLEXP G350 AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ ~45€ πŸ”₯ Amazing build quality for the price (Anbernic quality)
ANBERNIC RG35XXSP AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~45€ πŸ”₯ Clamshell form factor, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
Miyoo Mini + AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ ~45€ Bigger version of the Miyoo Mini with a 3.5" screen
POWKIDDY V10 AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~45€ Small device with perfect aspect ratio for Gameboy Advance emulation
ANBERNIC RG35XX H AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~55€ πŸ”₯ 3.5" inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
ANBERNIC RG40XX H AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~60€ 4 inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
Trimui Smart Pro AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~60€ Big screen, very good for PSP games because of the aspect ratio
Trimui Brick AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~60€ Great 3.2" screen, very good build quality.
ANBERNIC RG40XX V AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~60€ 4 inch screen, great build quality, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out,...
ANBERNIC RG34XX AliExpress #1 - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~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,...


Mid Range to High End Devices
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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~170€ Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
ANBERNIC RG406V AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~170€ Anbernic quality. Can emulate most PS2, Gamecube, Wii and 3DS. Can also run a few switch titles.
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro AliExpress - Amazon πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Amazon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ~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.


High End Devices
Name Image Link1 Price Description
AYN Odin 2 AliExpress ~400€ Better specs than the Retroid Pocket 5
Steam Deck 512GB AliExpress ~630€ Absolute emuulation beast. Can also play PC games.
ASUS ROG Ally X AliExpress ~930€ Absolute emuulation beast. Even better specs than the Steam Deck.


Others
Name Image Link1 Price Description
DS ML AliExpress ~45€ Nintendo DS replica. Compatible with GBA and DS cartridges. R4 flash cards for roms and homebrew are also working.
Nintendo Switch Lite AliExpress ~145€ Official Nintendo Switch Lite
Nintendo Switch OLED AliExpress 225€ Official Nintendo Switch OLED

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