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Miyoo Mini Plus
Ultra-compact handheld with a 3.5-inch screen, perfect for Game Boy and retro gaming on the go. Features WiFi connectivity and OnionOS support.
$65.99
3.5" ScreenWiFiOnionOSUSB-C
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Anbernic RG34XX
Classic Game Boy inspired design with a 3.5-inch IPS display. Great build quality and excellent for Game Boy Advance games.
$57.11
3.5" IPSGBA DesignGarlicOSUSB-C
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Anbernic RG405M
Premium metal build with a 4-inch screen. Capable of running up to Dreamcast and PSP games with excellent performance.
$119.99$177.99
4" ScreenMetal BuildAndroidHall Sticks
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Retroid Pocket 5
Android-based handheld with a 5.5-inch screen. Excellent for PSP, Dreamcast, and even GameCube games.
$259
5.5" ScreenAndroid 11GameCubeWiFi
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Steam Deck
The ultimate handheld gaming PC. Can run modern PC games and emulate everything up to PS3 and Xbox 360.
$639
7" ScreenSteamOSPC GamesEmulation
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Anbernic RG35XX
Classic Game Boy inspired design with a 3.5-inch IPS display. Great build quality and excellent for Game Boy Advance games with GarlicOS support.
$43.99
3.5" IPSGBA DesignGarlicOSUSB-C
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TrimUI Brick
Ultra-compact 3.2-inch retro handheld with a unique brick-like design, perfect for Game Boy and classic arcade games on the go with excellent build quality and pocket-friendly form factor.
$85.99
3.2" ScreenCompact DesignGame BoyArcade Games
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Miyoo Mini Flip
Brand new foldable retro handheld with a clamshell design. Features a 3.5-inch screen, OnionOS, and ultra-portable form factor. Perfect for Game Boy and SNES games.
$75.99
3.5" ScreenClamshell DesignOnionOSWiFi
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Trimui Smart Pro
Powerful 4.96-inch handheld with OLED display. Handles everything up to Dreamcast and PSP with CrossMix OS. Premium build quality at an affordable price.
$89.99
4.96" OLEDCrossMix OSPSP/DreamcastWiFi
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Anbernic RG35XXSP
Clamshell design inspired by the GBA SP. Features 3.5-inch screen and excellent build quality. Perfect for classic handheld games with GarlicOS.
$74.99
3.5" IPSGBA SP DesignGarlicOSClamshell
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Anbernic RG406V
Vertical Android handheld with a stunning 4-inch OLED display. Handles GameCube and PS2 games. Premium build with hall-effect joysticks.
$239.99
4" OLEDAndroid 13GameCube/PS2Hall Sticks
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Anbernic RG476H
Latest Android handheld with full-glass screen and powerful specs. First Anbernic device with 7-inch full-glass display. Handles demanding emulation up to PS2 and GameCube.
$229.99
7" Full GlassAndroid 13GameCube/PS25G WiFi
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Anbernic RG40XX V
Vertical budget handheld with 4-inch IPS screen. Great for retro systems up to PS1. Lightweight and portable with excellent battery life.
$95.99
4" IPSVertical DesignH700 CPUPS1 Ready
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Anbernic RG35XX Plus
Enhanced version of the RG35XX with improved specs. Features WiFi, better battery, and enhanced performance. Perfect for GBA and PS1 gaming.
$89.99
3.5" IPSWiFiGarlicOSEnhanced Battery
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BATLEXP G350
Budget-friendly vertical handheld with 3.5-inch screen and Ark OS. Great entry-level device for classic 8-bit and 16-bit gaming.
$75.99
3.5" ScreenArk OSBudget FriendlyVertical
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Powkiddy RGB30
Square 4.0-inch 720×720 IPS handheld ideal for classic retro systems. Crisp pixel scaling for GB/GBC/GBA and 16-bit consoles.
$99.99
4.0" 720×720 IPSLinuxWiFiUSB-C
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Anbernic RG556
5.48-inch AMOLED Android handheld with hall sticks and Snapdragon-level performance for PS2, Dreamcast, and GameCube games.
$269.99
5.48-inch AMOLEDAndroidHall Sticks6GB RAM
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Anbernic RG Cube
Compact 3.95-inch 720p square Android handheld with hall triggers, DP out, and wireless casting for couch play.
$199.99
3.95-inch 720p IPSAndroidHall TriggersWiFi 6
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Powkiddy RGB20SX
Affordable 4-inch 720×720 Linux handheld with stacked controls and twin analog sticks tuned for 8/16-bit classics.
$89.99
4.0-inch Square IPSLinuxWiFiDual Sticks
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Anbernic RG477V
Premium 4.7-inch full-screen vertical Android handheld with stunning display. Handles demanding emulation up to PS2 and GameCube with excellent build quality.
$359.99
4.7" Full ScreenAndroidVertical DesignPS2/GameCube
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Trimui Smart Pro S
Enhanced version of the Smart Pro with Surwish CrossMix v1.3.9 OS, Mali-G57 GPU, USB 3.0, and improved Wi-Fi. Powerful 4.96-inch handheld with curated game library.
$109.99
4.96" ScreenCrossMix v1.3.9Mali-G57USB 3.0
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Miyoo Flip V2
Second generation flip handheld with Surwish OS. Features improved build quality, sleep mode, and WiFi support. Perfect for on-the-go retro gaming.
$89.99
3.5" ScreenSurwish OSSleep ModeWiFi
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TRIMUI BRICK HAMMER
Premium metal version of the Trimui Brick with hammer-like design. Ultra-compact 3.2-inch retro handheld with premium build quality and excellent durability.
$109.99
3.2" ScreenMetal BuildPremium DesignCompact
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ANBERNIC RG DS
Unique dual-screen retro handheld inspired by the Nintendo DS. Features two displays for authentic DS gaming experience and excellent emulation capabilities.
$159.99
Dual ScreensDS DesignAndroidUnique Form
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AYN Thor Max
Premium dual OLED high refresh rate retro handheld with cutting-edge display technology. Handles the most demanding emulation with stunning visual quality.
$399.99
Dual OLEDHigh RefreshPremiumAdvanced
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Anbernic RG Slide
Innovative slide-out design retro handheld with premium build quality. Features Android OS and excellent performance for PS2 and GameCube emulation.
$259.99
Slide DesignAndroidPremium BuildPS2/GameCube
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Anbernic RG477M
Premium Android handheld with 4.7-inch display and powerful specs. Handles demanding emulation with excellent performance and build quality.
$389.99
4.7" ScreenAndroidPremiumHigh Performance
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Anbernic RG34XXSP
Compact 3.4-inch clamshell retro handheld with excellent build quality. Perfect for classic handheld games with GarlicOS support and portable design.
$99.99
3.4" ScreenClamshellGarlicOSCompact
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Anbernic RG557
Flagship Android handheld with a 5.48-inch AMOLED touchscreen, 1080p output, and enough power for demanding GameCube and PS2 emulation.
$359.99
5.48" AMOLED1080p TouchscreenAndroidGameCube/PS2
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Anbernic RG35XX Pro
Updated vertical handheld with a laminated 3.5-inch IPS screen, dual sticks, and dual-card storage that keeps PS1 and older libraries easy to manage.
$79.99
3.5" IPSDual Sticks640x480Dual TF Slots
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Powkiddy X35H
Compact horizontal handheld with a 3.5-inch laminated IPS screen, HDMI output, and enough emulator support to make it a strong budget travel pick.
$79.99
3.5" IPSHorizontal DesignHDMI Out20+ Emulators
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MagicX Zero 40
Vertical Android handheld built around a 4-inch touch display, making it especially useful for DS layouts, arcade ports, and other portrait-friendly systems.
$105.99
4.0" Touch IPSAndroidDS-FriendlyVertical Design
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Miyoo Mini V4
Tiny vertical favorite with strong OnionOS support, a sharp compact screen, and the kind of pocketable form factor that works best for Game Boy and 16-bit sessions.
$109.99
2.8" ScreenOnionOSUltra CompactGame Boy
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Anbernic RG Rotate
Android handheld with a rotating 3.5-inch 720×720 touchscreen and premium aluminum body. The swivel mechanism enables vertical Game Boy-style layouts or horizontal arcade play on one device.
$89.28
3.5" 720×720 TouchAndroid 12Rotating ScreenUnisoc T618
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Anbernic RG VITA
Large 5.46-inch Android handheld with INCELL touchscreen and dual customizable-lit analog sticks. A strong choice for PSP, Dreamcast, and N64 emulation on the Unisoc T618.
$149.99
5.46" IPS TouchAndroid 12T618Dual Sticks
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Anbernic RG VITA Pro
Dual-OS premium handheld pairing Android 14 with Linux on Rockchip's RK3576. The 5.5-inch 1080p touchscreen and DisplayPort-over-USB-C make it equally capable docked or handheld.
$209.99
5.5" 1080p IPSAndroid 14 + LinuxRK3576DP-over-USB-C
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MANGMI Pocket Max
7-inch 144Hz OLED Android handheld with Snapdragon 865 and magnetic swappable D-pad/buttons. Targeted at cloud streaming AAA titles and demanding Android games rather than emulation alone.
$359.99
7" 144Hz OLEDSnapdragon 865Modular ControlsCloud Gaming
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MINILOONG Pocket 1
Open-source 4-inch 4:3 handheld running LOONGOS on the RK3566 with RGB Hall joysticks. Modular front panels and D-pad swaps cater to retro purists who want a classic aspect ratio without compromise.
$99.99
4" 4:3 IPSLOONGOSModular PanelsRGB Hall Sticks
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Retroid Pocket RP Classic
Premium Retroid handheld with a 3.92-inch OLED and a six-button arcade-style layout. The Tensor G1 GEN2 4nm chip with 6GB RAM and active cooling delivers smooth performance up to GameCube and PS2.
$229.99
3.92" OLEDAndroid 14Six-Button LayoutActive Cooling
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Anbernic RG CubeXX
Budget square-screen sibling to the RG Cube. The same 3.95-inch 720x720 display on Linux and the H700 chip instead of Android, with dual microSD slots and RGB joystick lighting, for roughly a third of the price.
$64.99$66.99
3.95" 1:1 ScreenH700LinuxDual SD Slots
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Anbernic RG35XX H
Horizontal 3.5-inch handheld with a 640x480 OCA-laminated IPS screen. Adds HDMI output, a vibration motor, WiFi multiplayer and Moonlight streaming over the vertical RG35XX, and pairs with 2.4G, wired or Bluetooth controllers.
$99.99
3.5" IPS 640x480HDMI OutWiFi + MoonlightBluetooth Pads
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Anbernic RG40XX H
The 4-inch horizontal sibling to the RG40XX V. Same 640x480 IPS panel and 64-bit Linux system with 30+ emulators, plus dual joysticks ringed with 16-million-colour RGB lighting and five brightness modes.
$119.99
4" IPS 640x480Dual JoysticksRGB Lighting30+ Emulators
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Anbernic RG28XX
Pocketable 2.8-inch handheld at 12.7 x 5.65 x 1.65 cm, with an OCA-laminated 640x480 IPS screen and a Cortex-A53 chip. The smallest way into 8-bit and 16-bit emulation without dropping to toy-grade hardware.
$69.99
2.8" IPS 640x480Cortex-A53Truly Pocketable30+ Emulators
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MagicX XU Mini M
Compact 2.8-inch vertical handheld with a zero-distance OCA full-fit 640x480 display, a quad-core Cortex-A53 at 1.8GHz, and a 2600mAh battery rated for around six hours. Auto save and load are built in.
$69.99
2.8" IPS 640x4801.8GHz Quad-Core2600mAh / ~6hAuto Save
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Powkiddy V90S
Clamshell 3.5-inch handheld with a dual-hinge flip build and, unusually, two TF card slots that keep the system and your games on separate cards, so firmware upgrades do not mean recopying a library. Open-source firmware friendly.
$55.99
3.5" ClamshellDual TF SlotsQuad-CoreOpen-Source OS
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TrimUI Brick Pro
The Brick grown up: a 3.95-inch 1024x768 laminated IPS panel, two clickable Hall-effect sticks, replaceable shoulder buttons and a much larger battery, all on the same Allwinner A133P as the original. Comfortable rather than faster.
$105.79
3.95" 1024x768 IPSHall Sticks5000mAhSwappable Shoulders
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A10MINI
A small vertical Linux handheld built around a 2.8-inch 4:3 screen and a quad-core Cortex-A35, aimed at GBA, arcade and PS1-era libraries. Two TF card slots and WiFi two-player support are unusual at this price, and the 2000mAh battery is rated for about five hours.
$69.99
2.8" 4:3 ScreenLinux OSDual TF SlotsWiFi Two-Player
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AYN Odin 3
AYN's flagship Android handheld, with a 6-inch 1080p OLED running at 120Hz and an 8-core 3nm processor cooled by a vapor chamber. The Pro configuration is 12GB/256GB; the Max steps up to 16GB/512GB. Aimed at people running demanding emulation, PC streaming and native Android games rather than 8-bit libraries.
$659.99
6" 1080p OLED 120Hz8-Core 3nmHall Effect Sticks8000mAh / 60W
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GKD Pixel 2
A CNC aluminium pocket handheld with a 2.4-inch 640x480 laminated IPS panel on the RK3326S. It is built for the smallest end of the retro range rather than raw power, weighs 200g, and runs from an 1800mAh battery with OTG controller support.
$95.99
2.4" 640x480 IPSCNC AluminiumRK3326S1800mAh
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Anbernic RGSP
A clamshell Linux handheld built on the H700 with a 3.4-inch 720x480 laminated IPS panel and 1GB of RAM. The lid uses magnets and a Hall switch so closing it puts the device to sleep, and there are two microSD slots plus a 3300mAh battery Anbernic rates at six hours. It sits at the budget end of the range rather than competing with Android devices.
$57.99
3.4" 720x480 IPSH700 / LinuxHall Sleep Lid3300mAh
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AYANEO Pocket AIR Mini
A small Android 11 handheld with a 4.2-inch 4:3 1280x960 LCD and a Helio G90T, sold in 2GB/32GB and 3GB/64GB configurations. It has an active cooling fan and a 4500mAh battery with 18W charging, which LitNXT's own listing rates at four to five hours. The 4:3 panel suits older systems better than widescreen Android handhelds of the same size.
$189.99
4.2" 1280x960 4:3Helio G90TAndroid 114500mAh / 18W
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