Best Retro Arcade Game Consoles Updated May 2025
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Best Retro Arcade Game Consoles
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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9.9

1

9.9

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 220 people this week!
Save 37%
Picked by 220 people this week!
Picked by 220 people this week!
Best Overall

9.9

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 220 people this week!
Save 37%

9.8

2

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
11% Coupon

9.8

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
Popular

9.6

3

9.6

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

9.6

3
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

9.5

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9.5

My Arcade Atari Game Station Pro: Retro Video Game Console with 200+ Games, Wireless Joysticks, RGB LED Lights, Atari 2600/5200...
Fun to play
Gaming system
Save 20%
Save 20%

9.5

4
My Arcade Atari Game Station Pro: Retro Video Game Console with 200+ Games, Wireless Joysticks, RGB LED Lights, Atari 2600/5200...
Fun to play
Gaming system
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9.4

5

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

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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
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Best Value

9.2

6

9.2

My Arcade Pac-Man Joystick Player:Officially Licensed Retro Gaming Console, 2 Game Modes Classic Arcade Machine, Portable Game ...
Fun to play
Build quality
Graphics quality
Best Value

9.2

6
My Arcade Pac-Man Joystick Player:Officially Licensed Retro Gaming Console, 2 Game Modes Classic Arcade Machine, Portable Game ...
Fun to play
Build quality
Graphics quality

9.1

7

9.1

R36MAX Retro Handheld Game Console, 18000+ HD Games Mini Retro Video Console, 4.0 Inch IPS Screen, 64GB Memory, Portable Arcade...
Game variety
Value for money
Game performance
Nostalgia
Portability
Screen quality
$30 Coupon
$30 Coupon

9.1

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R36MAX Retro Handheld Game Console, 18000+ HD Games Mini Retro Video Console, 4.0 Inch IPS Screen, 64GB Memory, Portable Arcade...
Game variety
Value for money
Game performance
Nostalgia
Portability
Screen quality
$30 Coupon
Premium Pick

9.0

8

9.0

30000 Games in 1 Arcade Game Console ,Pandora Treasure 3D Double Stick,30000 Classic Arcade Game,Search Games, Support 3D Games...
Gaming quality
Game selection
Value for money
Premium Pick

9.0

8
30000 Games in 1 Arcade Game Console ,Pandora Treasure 3D Double Stick,30000 Classic Arcade Game,Search Games, Support 3D Games...
Gaming quality
Game selection
Value for money

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%

8.7

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8.7

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
10% Coupon

8.7

10
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

Our Top Choice

Best Overall

9.9

1

9.9

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 220 people this week!
Save 37%
Picked by 220 people this week!
Picked by 220 people this week!
Best Overall

9.9

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 220 people this week!
Save 37%
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