Best Handheld Video Game Consoles Updated May 2025
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Best Handheld Video Game Consoles
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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9.9

1

9.9

R36MAX Game Console,4.0 Inch IPS Screen Linux System with 64GB TF Card,Retro Gaming Console Built in 18000+ Games,Retro Game Co...
Game variety
Screen quality
Portable
Build quality
Carry case
Game play
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Picked by 592 people this week!
Picked by 592 people this week!
Picked by 592 people this week!
Best Overall

9.9

1
R36MAX Game Console,4.0 Inch IPS Screen Linux System with 64GB TF Card,Retro Gaming Console Built in 18000+ Games,Retro Game Co...
Game variety
Screen quality
Portable
Build quality
Carry case
Game play
Picked by 592 people this week!
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9.8

2

9.8

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

9.8

2
R36 Max Retro Handheld Game Console, Video Game Console with 64G Built-in 18000+ Games, 4000mAh Rechargeable, Support 30+ Simul...
Functionality
Screen quality
Buttons feel comfortable
Game quality
Game selection
Battery life
Save 37%

9.6

3

9.6

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%

9.6

3
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%
Popular

9.4

4

9.4

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 47%
Save 47%
Popular

9.4

4
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 47%

9.2

5

9.2

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%

9.2

5
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%
Premium Pick

9.1

6

9.1

Logitech G Cloud Handheld Portable Gaming Console with Long-Battery Life, 1080P 7-Inch Touchscreen, Lightweight Design, Xbox Cl...
Functionality
Gaming options
Comfort
Cloud gaming
Screen quality
Battery life
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Premium Pick

9.1

6
Logitech G Cloud Handheld Portable Gaming Console with Long-Battery Life, 1080P 7-Inch Touchscreen, Lightweight Design, Xbox Cl...
Functionality
Gaming options
Comfort
Cloud gaming
Screen quality
Battery life
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9.0

7

9.0

WYGaming R40S Pro+ Handheld Game Console, 30000 in 1 Games Mini Retro Video Console, 3.5-Inch IPS Screen,256GB TF Memory Memory...
Functionality
Gaming experience
Display quality
Save 11% + 15% Coupon
Save 11% + 15% Coupon

9.0

7
WYGaming R40S Pro+ Handheld Game Console, 30000 in 1 Games Mini Retro Video Console, 3.5-Inch IPS Screen,256GB TF Memory Memory...
Functionality
Gaming experience
Display quality
Save 11% + 15% Coupon
Best Value

8.9

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%
Save 33%
Best Value

8.9

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%

8.7

9

8.7

TCDSTAR Original factory 16GB Retro Handheld Games Player x 12 plus 10000games Portab 7 Inch e-book MP5 Video Game Consoles Bir...
Game variety
Value for money

8.7

9
TCDSTAR Original factory 16GB Retro Handheld Games Player x 12 plus 10000games Portab 7 Inch e-book MP5 Video Game Consoles Bir...
Game variety
Value for money

8.6

10

8.6

TaddToy 16 Bit Handheld Game for Kids Adults, 3.0'' Large Screen Preloaded 230 HD Classic Retro Video Games with USB Rechargeab...
Ease of use
Gaming quality
Variety of games
Fun to play

8.6

10
TaddToy 16 Bit Handheld Game for Kids Adults, 3.0'' Large Screen Preloaded 230 HD Classic Retro Video Games with USB Rechargeab...
Ease of use
Gaming quality
Variety of games
Fun to play

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Best Overall

9.9

1

9.9

R36MAX Game Console,4.0 Inch IPS Screen Linux System with 64GB TF Card,Retro Gaming Console Built in 18000+ Games,Retro Game Co...
Game variety
Screen quality
Portable
Build quality
Carry case
Game play
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Picked by 592 people this week!
Picked by 592 people this week!
Picked by 592 people this week!
Best Overall

9.9

1
R36MAX Game Console,4.0 Inch IPS Screen Linux System with 64GB TF Card,Retro Gaming Console Built in 18000+ Games,Retro Game Co...
Game variety
Screen quality
Portable
Build quality
Carry case
Game play
Picked by 592 people this week!
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