Best Classic Video Game Systems Updated May 2025
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Best Classic Video Game Systems
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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9.8

1

9.8

Handheld Game for Kids -Preloaded 220 Retro Video Games, Portable Gaming Player with Rechargeable Battery 3.0" LCD Screen, Mini...
Fun for kids
Screen quality
Portableness
Screen size
Battery life
Functionality
11% Coupon
Picked by 170 people this week!
11% Coupon
Picked by 170 people this week!
Picked by 170 people this week!
Best Overall

9.8

1
Handheld Game for Kids -Preloaded 220 Retro Video Games, Portable Gaming Player with Rechargeable Battery 3.0" LCD Screen, Mini...
Fun for kids
Screen quality
Portableness
Screen size
Battery life
Functionality
Picked by 170 people this week!
11% Coupon
Popular

9.7

2

9.7

BADGOAL 2025 New Retro Game Console, Nostalgia Gaming Stick, Classic Video Games with 4K HDMI, 20,000+ Games and 23 Emulators, ...
Game quality
Ease of setup
Fun
Value for money
Game selection
Nostalgia value
Save 38% + $5 Coupon
Save 38% + $5 Coupon
Popular

9.7

2
BADGOAL 2025 New Retro Game Console, Nostalgia Gaming Stick, Classic Video Games with 4K HDMI, 20,000+ Games and 23 Emulators, ...
Game quality
Ease of setup
Fun
Value for money
Game selection
Nostalgia value
Save 38% + $5 Coupon
Premium Pick

9.5

3

9.5

2025 New Upgrade R36MAX Retro Handheld Game Console with 64G Built-in 18000+ Classic Games, Portable Hand Held Open Source Linu...
Game selection
Functionality
Screen quality
Touch feel
$30 Coupon
$30 Coupon
Premium Pick

9.5

3
2025 New Upgrade R36MAX Retro Handheld Game Console with 64G Built-in 18000+ Classic Games, Portable Hand Held Open Source Linu...
Game selection
Functionality
Screen quality
Touch feel
$30 Coupon

9.4

4

9.4

Wireless Retro Game Console, Retro Game Stick with Built-in 23 Emulators, 40,000+ Games, 4k Hdmi Output, and 2.4GHz Wireless Co...
Fun to play
Game selection
Ease of setup
Game quality
Picture quality
Portableness
Save 29%
Save 29%

9.4

4
Wireless Retro Game Console, Retro Game Stick with Built-in 23 Emulators, 40,000+ Games, 4k Hdmi Output, and 2.4GHz Wireless Co...
Fun to play
Game selection
Ease of setup
Game quality
Picture quality
Portableness
Save 29%

9.3

5

9.3

GAMENEXT Retro Game Console, AV Classic Mini Video Game Consoles Built-in with 620 Games Dual Players Mode Console with 2 Contr...
Fun to play
Save 20%
Save 20%

9.3

5
GAMENEXT Retro Game Console, AV Classic Mini Video Game Consoles Built-in with 620 Games Dual Players Mode Console with 2 Contr...
Fun to play
Save 20%

9.2

6

9.2

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

9.2

6
Retro Game Console with 620 Classic Edition Games, Classic Mini Handheld Video Game Console with Dual Controllers,AV Output,Plu...

9.0

7

9.0

GameNext Retro Game Console,Classic Mini Handheld Video Game Console Built-in 620 Classic Edition Games, AV Output and Dual Gam...

9.0

7
GameNext Retro Game Console,Classic Mini Handheld Video Game Console Built-in 620 Classic Edition Games, AV Output and Dual Gam...

8.9

8

8.9

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

8.9

8
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
Best Value

8.8

9

8.8

New Retro Gaming Console & Game Stick Pro - 40,000+ Classic Video Games, 23 Emulators, Dual Wireless Controllers, 4K HDMI Outpu...
Variety of games
Ease of setup
Fun for family
Nostalgia
Value for money
Controller size
Best Value

8.8

9
New Retro Gaming Console & Game Stick Pro - 40,000+ Classic Video Games, 23 Emulators, Dual Wireless Controllers, 4K HDMI Outpu...
Variety of games
Ease of setup
Fun for family
Nostalgia
Value for money
Controller size

8.6

10

8.6

Retro Gaming Console, 20,000+ Retro Game Stick, 23 Emulators, 4K HD HDMI TV Game Stick, Includes 2 Wireless 2.4GHz Controllers,...
Game variety
Ease of setup
Value for money
5% Coupon
5% Coupon

8.6

10
Retro Gaming Console, 20,000+ Retro Game Stick, 23 Emulators, 4K HD HDMI TV Game Stick, Includes 2 Wireless 2.4GHz Controllers,...
Game variety
Ease of setup
Value for money
5% Coupon

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Best Overall

9.8

1

9.8

Handheld Game for Kids -Preloaded 220 Retro Video Games, Portable Gaming Player with Rechargeable Battery 3.0" LCD Screen, Mini...
Fun for kids
Screen quality
Portableness
Screen size
Battery life
Functionality
11% Coupon
Picked by 170 people this week!
11% Coupon
Picked by 170 people this week!
Picked by 170 people this week!
Best Overall

9.8

1
Handheld Game for Kids -Preloaded 220 Retro Video Games, Portable Gaming Player with Rechargeable Battery 3.0" LCD Screen, Mini...
Fun for kids
Screen quality
Portableness
Screen size
Battery life
Functionality
Picked by 170 people this week!
11% Coupon
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