Best Retro Gaming Consoles Updated May 2025
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Best Retro Gaming 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 604 people this week!
Picked by 604 people this week!
Picked by 604 people this week!
Best Retro Gaming Console

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
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Popular

9.8

2

9.8

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%
Save 38%
Popular

9.8

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%

9.7

3

9.7

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%

9.7

3
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%

9.5

4

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

4
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

9.3

5

9.3

Mini Plus Retro Gaming Console with Portable Case, Handheld Game Console with 3000mAh Battery 3.5'' IPS Screen, Compatible with...
Screen quality
Build quality

9.3

5
Mini Plus Retro Gaming Console with Portable Case, Handheld Game Console with 3000mAh Battery 3.5'' IPS Screen, Compatible with...
Screen quality
Build quality
Premium Pick

9.1

6

9.1

Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro Pre-installed 65,000+ Classic Games,Retro Gaming Consoles Compatible with 60+ emulators, S902X2 Ch...
Premium Pick

9.1

6
Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro Pre-installed 65,000+ Classic Games,Retro Gaming Consoles Compatible with 60+ emulators, S902X2 Ch...

9.0

7

9.0

Boltz Retro Stick Gaming Stick – Retro Gaming Console with 40,000+ Classic Video Games, 9 Emulators, 256GB Storage, Plug & Play...
Ease of setup
Fun for family
Concept

9.0

7
Boltz Retro Stick Gaming Stick – Retro Gaming Console with 40,000+ Classic Video Games, 9 Emulators, 256GB Storage, Plug & Play...
Ease of setup
Fun for family
Concept

8.8

8

8.8

Retro-Bit Super Retro Trio HD Plus 720P 3 in 1 Console System - HDMI Port - for Original NES/SNES, Super Nintendo and Sega Gene...
Playability
Value for money
Retro gaming
Hdmi capability

8.8

8
Retro-Bit Super Retro Trio HD Plus 720P 3 in 1 Console System - HDMI Port - for Original NES/SNES, Super Nintendo and Sega Gene...
Playability
Value for money
Retro gaming
Hdmi capability
Best Value

8.7

9

8.7

Upgrade Wireless Retro Game Console Stick, ZeroStory Retro Video Game Console Stick Built in 20000+ Games with 15 Emulators, 4K...
Game variety
Ease of setup
Fun
Save 14%
Save 14%
Best Value

8.7

9
Upgrade Wireless Retro Game Console Stick, ZeroStory Retro Video Game Console Stick Built in 20000+ Games with 15 Emulators, 4K...
Game variety
Ease of setup
Fun
Save 14%

8.5

10

8.5

Retro Game Console, Plug and Play Video Game Console Built in 20000+ Games,23 Classic Emulators, 4K High Definition HDMI Output...
Game variety

8.5

10
Retro Game Console, Plug and Play Video Game Console Built in 20000+ Games,23 Classic Emulators, 4K High Definition HDMI Output...
Game variety

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Best Retro Gaming Console

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 604 people this week!
Picked by 604 people this week!
Picked by 604 people this week!
Best Retro Gaming Console

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 604 people this week!
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