Best Popular Video Game Consoles Updated May 2025
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Best Popular Video Game Consoles
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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9.8

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9.8

R36 Max Retro Handheld Game Console, Video Game Console with 64G Built-in 18000+ Games, 4000mAh Rechargeable, Support 30+ Simul...
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Game collection
Screen quality
Game selection
Buttons feel comfortable
Battery life
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Picked by 221 people this week!
Save 37%
Picked by 221 people this week!
Picked by 221 people this week!
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9.8

1
R36 Max Retro Handheld Game Console, Video Game Console with 64G Built-in 18000+ Games, 4000mAh Rechargeable, Support 30+ Simul...
Functionality
Game collection
Screen quality
Game selection
Buttons feel comfortable
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Picked by 221 people this week!
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9.7

2

9.7

The Game Console 2.0: A Photographic History from Atari to Xbox
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History
Storytelling
Visual quality
Gaming systems
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Save 36%

9.7

2
The Game Console 2.0: A Photographic History from Atari to Xbox
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9.5

3

9.5

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

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

9.4

4

9.4

32 Bit Handheld Games for Kids Preloaded 139 Video Games, Portable Video Gaming Player with 3.0" IPS Screen and Rechargeable Ba...
Game quality
Ease of use
Game variety
Value for money
Functionality
Rechargeability

9.4

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32 Bit Handheld Games for Kids Preloaded 139 Video Games, Portable Video Gaming Player with 3.0" IPS Screen and Rechargeable Ba...
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Ease of use
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Value for money
Functionality
Rechargeability

9.3

5

9.3

The Game Console: A History in Photographs
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History
Writing quality
Gift value
Consoles

9.3

5
The Game Console: A History in Photographs
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Popular

9.2

6

9.2

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
Popular

9.2

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

9.0

7

9.0

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%

9.0

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2025 New Retro Game Console, Retro Game Stick Pro, 31999+ Classic Video Games with 4K HDMI, 23 Emulator Console, Plug and Play ...
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Entertainment value
Game storage
Gaming capability
Wireless connectivity
Lag
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8.9

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8.9

Upgraded Retro Gaming Console, Nostalgia Stick Game with 15 Built-in Emulators, Over 25,000 Games, 4K HDMI Output, 2.4GHz Wirel...
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Ease of setup
Gaming experience
Quality
Value for money
Functionality

8.9

8
Upgraded Retro Gaming Console, Nostalgia Stick Game with 15 Built-in Emulators, Over 25,000 Games, 4K HDMI Output, 2.4GHz Wirel...
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Ease of setup
Gaming experience
Quality
Value for money
Functionality
Best Value

8.7

9

8.7

The Console: 50 Years of Home Video Gaming
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8.7

9
The Console: 50 Years of Home Video Gaming
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8.6

10

8.6

SHEPUDRUC Wireless Retro Handheld Game Console, Game Console Stick Built-in 20000+ Plug-and-Play Video Games, Equipped with 18 ...
Nostalgia value
Ease of setup
Gaming performance
Fun for family
Quality
Controllers
15% Coupon
15% Coupon

8.6

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SHEPUDRUC Wireless Retro Handheld Game Console, Game Console Stick Built-in 20000+ Plug-and-Play Video Games, Equipped with 18 ...
Nostalgia value
Ease of setup
Gaming performance
Fun for family
Quality
Controllers
15% Coupon

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Best Overall
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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...
Functionality
Game collection
Screen quality
Game selection
Buttons feel comfortable
Battery life
Save 37%
Picked by 221 people this week!
Save 37%
Picked by 221 people this week!
Picked by 221 people this week!
Best Overall
Premium Pick

9.8

1
R36 Max Retro Handheld Game Console, Video Game Console with 64G Built-in 18000+ Games, 4000mAh Rechargeable, Support 30+ Simul...
Functionality
Game collection
Screen quality
Game selection
Buttons feel comfortable
Battery life
Picked by 221 people this week!
Save 37%
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