Best Handheld Video Consoles Updated May 2025
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Best Handheld Video Consoles
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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9.8

1

9.8

R36 Max Retro Handheld Game Console, Video Game Console with 64G Built-in 18000+ Games, 4000mAh Rechargeable, Support 30+ Simul...
Game selection
Functionality
Screen quality
Buttons comfort
Game support
Portable
Save 37%
Save 37%
Best Handheld Video Console

9.8

1
R36 Max Retro Handheld Game Console, Video Game Console with 64G Built-in 18000+ Games, 4000mAh Rechargeable, Support 30+ Simul...
Game selection
Functionality
Screen quality
Buttons comfort
Game support
Portable
Save 37%

9.7

2

9.7

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
11% Coupon

9.7

2
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

9.5

3

9.5

Retro Handheld Portable Video Game Console - 4.3" IPS Screen, Emuelec System, 64GB, 20,000+ Games, Classic Game System, Retro

9.5

3
Retro Handheld Portable Video Game Console - 4.3" IPS Screen, Emuelec System, 64GB, 20,000+ Games, Classic Game System, Retro

9.4

4

9.4

G350 Retro Handheld Game Console , 3.5 Inch IPS Screen Linux System Built-in 64G TF Card 4371 Games Preloaded Game Console 3200...
Screen quality
Game selection
Responsiveness
Feel
Portableness
Fun to play
Save 9%
Save 9%

9.4

4
G350 Retro Handheld Game Console , 3.5 Inch IPS Screen Linux System Built-in 64G TF Card 4371 Games Preloaded Game Console 3200...
Screen quality
Game selection
Responsiveness
Feel
Portableness
Fun to play
Save 9%
Popular

9.3

5

9.3

Nintendo Switch Lite Hand-Held Gaming Console - Turquoise (HDH-001) (Renewed)
Functionality
Popular

9.3

5
Nintendo Switch Lite Hand-Held Gaming Console - Turquoise (HDH-001) (Renewed)
Functionality
Premium Pick

9.2

6

9.2

Sony Playstation Portable PSP 3000 Series Handheld Gaming Console System (Black) (Renewed)
Quality
Looks good
Save 30%
Save 30%
Premium Pick

9.2

6
Sony Playstation Portable PSP 3000 Series Handheld Gaming Console System (Black) (Renewed)
Quality
Looks good
Save 30%

9.0

7

9.0

G350 Retro Handheld Game Console , G350 Retro Gaming Console 3.5'' IPS Screen Linux System Built-in 64G TF Card 20+Emulators Pr...
Build quality
Functionality
Game playability
Fun
Value for money
Battery life
Save 14%
Save 14%

9.0

7
G350 Retro Handheld Game Console , G350 Retro Gaming Console 3.5'' IPS Screen Linux System Built-in 64G TF Card 20+Emulators Pr...
Build quality
Functionality
Game playability
Fun
Value for money
Battery life
Save 14%
Best Value

8.9

8

8.9

Handheld Game Console, Portable Video Game Console with 500 Retro Games, 3.5" HD Screen, Rechargeable Battery, Support 2 Player...
Fun to play
Functionality
Value for money
Save 7% + 5% Coupon
Save 7% + 5% Coupon
Best Value

8.9

8
Handheld Game Console, Portable Video Game Console with 500 Retro Games, 3.5" HD Screen, Rechargeable Battery, Support 2 Player...
Fun to play
Functionality
Value for money
Save 7% + 5% Coupon

8.8

9

8.8

My Arcade Atari Pocket Player Pro: Handheld Portable Video Game Console with 100 Games, 2.75" Color Display, Ergonomic Design
Fun to play
Handheld game quality
Control buttons
Build quality
Save 33%
Save 33%

8.8

9
My Arcade Atari Pocket Player Pro: Handheld Portable Video Game Console with 100 Games, 2.75" Color Display, Ergonomic Design
Fun to play
Handheld game quality
Control buttons
Build quality
Save 33%

8.6

10

8.6

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

8.6

10
Handheld Game Console, Built-in 1200 Games 4.3’’ HD Screen Retro Gaming System, Portable Rechargeable Game Console with Dual Jo...

Our Top Choice

Best Handheld Video Console

9.8

1

9.8

R36 Max Retro Handheld Game Console, Video Game Console with 64G Built-in 18000+ Games, 4000mAh Rechargeable, Support 30+ Simul...
Game selection
Functionality
Screen quality
Buttons comfort
Game support
Portable
Save 37%
Save 37%
Best Handheld Video Console

9.8

1
R36 Max Retro Handheld Game Console, Video Game Console with 64G Built-in 18000+ Games, 4000mAh Rechargeable, Support 30+ Simul...
Game selection
Functionality
Screen quality
Buttons comfort
Game support
Portable
Save 37%
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