Best 1980s Video Game Consoles Updated May 2025
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Best 1980s Video Game Consoles
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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Best Value

9.8

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9.8

Video Game Console Controllers Retro 80's 90's Arcade Gamer T-Shirt
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Best 1980s Video Game Console
Best Value

9.8

1
Video Game Console Controllers Retro 80's 90's Arcade Gamer T-Shirt
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9.7

2

9.7

LEGO Icons Atari 2600 Building Set 10306 - Retro Video Game Console and Gaming Cartridge Replicas, Featuring Minifigure and Joy...
Design
Build quality
Fun to build
Detail

9.7

2
LEGO Icons Atari 2600 Building Set 10306 - Retro Video Game Console and Gaming Cartridge Replicas, Featuring Minifigure and Joy...
Design
Build quality
Fun to build
Detail

9.6

3

9.6

Retro Gaming Console with 40,000+ Classic Games, 23 Emulators, Dual 2.4GHz Wireless Controllers, 4K HD Output, Save & Load Func...
Game selection
Ease of setup
Gaming experience
Functionality

9.6

3
Retro Gaming Console with 40,000+ Classic Games, 23 Emulators, Dual 2.4GHz Wireless Controllers, 4K HD Output, Save & Load Func...
Game selection
Ease of setup
Gaming experience
Functionality

9.5

4

9.5

2025 New Retro Game Console, Retro Game Stick Pro, 31999+ Classic Video Games with 4K HDMI, 23 Emulator Console, Plug and Play ...
Ease of setup
Entertainment value
Game storage
Gaming capability
Wireless connectivity
Lag
Save 9%
Save 9%

9.5

4
2025 New Retro Game Console, Retro Game Stick Pro, 31999+ Classic Video Games with 4K HDMI, 23 Emulator Console, Plug and Play ...
Ease of setup
Entertainment value
Game storage
Gaming capability
Wireless connectivity
Lag
Save 9%

9.4

5

9.4

Retro Game Console with 620 Classic Edition Games, Classic Mini Handheld Video Game Console with Dual Controllers,AV Output,Plu...

9.4

5
Retro Game Console with 620 Classic Edition Games, Classic Mini Handheld Video Game Console with Dual Controllers,AV Output,Plu...
Popular

9.3

6

9.3

HLF 3.5-inch Large Screen Retro Brick Game Console for The 80s/90s Building Block Game Racing/Tank Game Built-in 23 Classic Gam...
Popular

9.3

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HLF 3.5-inch Large Screen Retro Brick Game Console for The 80s/90s Building Block Game Racing/Tank Game Built-in 23 Classic Gam...

9.2

7

9.2

Retro Game Stick, Retro Gaming Console with 20000+ Classic Video Games, 23 Emulators, 64G Storage, 4K HDMI Output and 2.4GHz Wi...
Game selection
Ease of setup
Fun for kids
Value for money
Functionality
Emulators
10% Coupon
10% Coupon

9.2

7
Retro Game Stick, Retro Gaming Console with 20000+ Classic Video Games, 23 Emulators, 64G Storage, 4K HDMI Output and 2.4GHz Wi...
Game selection
Ease of setup
Fun for kids
Value for money
Functionality
Emulators
10% Coupon

9.1

8

9.1

Tiny Arcade Tetris Mini Retro Game (3.5"): Playable Handheld Arcade Machine w/ Real Gameplay & Sound - Classic 1980's Video Gam...
Fun to play
Appearance
Game quality
Gift value

9.1

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Tiny Arcade Tetris Mini Retro Game (3.5"): Playable Handheld Arcade Machine w/ Real Gameplay & Sound - Classic 1980's Video Gam...
Fun to play
Appearance
Game quality
Gift value

9.0

9

9.0

Handheld Game Console, Built-in 1200 Games 4.3’’ HD Screen Retro Gaming System, Portable Rechargeable Game Console with Dual Jo...

9.0

9
Handheld Game Console, Built-in 1200 Games 4.3’’ HD Screen Retro Gaming System, Portable Rechargeable Game Console with Dual Jo...

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9.8

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Video Game Console Controllers Retro 80's 90's Arcade Gamer T-Shirt
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Best 1980s Video Game Console
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9.8

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