Best Retro Handheld Game Consoles Updated May 2025
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Best Retro Handheld Game Consoles
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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10.0

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10.0

RG353V Retro Video Handheld Game Console 3.5" IPS Screen Android 11 and Linux System RK3566 64bit Game Player 64G TF Card Built...
Functionality
Entertainment value
Build quality
Retro design
Bluetooth connectivity
Save 14%
Picked by 115 people this month!
Save 14%
Picked by 115 people this month!
Picked by 115 people this month!
Best Overall
Premium Pick

10.0

1
RG353V Retro Video Handheld Game Console 3.5" IPS Screen Android 11 and Linux System RK3566 64bit Game Player 64G TF Card Built...
Functionality
Entertainment value
Build quality
Retro design
Bluetooth connectivity
Picked by 115 people this month!
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9.8

2

9.8

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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9.8

2
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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9.6

3

9.6

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
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Save 37%

9.6

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
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9.4

4

9.4

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
Portable
Screen size
Game variety
Value for money
11% Coupon
11% Coupon

9.4

4
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
Portable
Screen size
Game variety
Value for money
11% Coupon

9.3

5

9.3

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%

9.3

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
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9.2

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9.2

Mini Plus Retro Gaming Console with Portable Case, Handheld Game Console with 3000mAh Battery 3.5'' IPS Screen, Compatible with...
Game selection
Build quality
Functionality
Size
Screen brightness
Value for money

9.2

6
Mini Plus Retro Gaming Console with Portable Case, Handheld Game Console with 3000mAh Battery 3.5'' IPS Screen, Compatible with...
Game selection
Build quality
Functionality
Size
Screen brightness
Value for money
Popular

9.1

7

9.1

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

9.1

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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
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8.9

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8.9

Best brose 30000 Games in 1Handheld Game Console,3.5-Inch IPS Screen Retro Gaming Console,30000 Classic Games, 3800mAh,20＋Mains...
Game variety
Functionality
Save 18%
Save 18%

8.9

8
Best brose 30000 Games in 1Handheld Game Console,3.5-Inch IPS Screen Retro Gaming Console,30000 Classic Games, 3800mAh,20＋Mains...
Game variety
Functionality
Save 18%

8.7

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8.7

GiipGoop RG40XX V Handheld Game Consoles RG40XXV Retro Game Console Built-in 64G TF Card Preloaded Games 5000+ RG 40XXV Portabl...
Functionality
Screen quality
Build quality
Fun gameplay
Ergonomics
Graphics quality

8.7

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GiipGoop RG40XX V Handheld Game Consoles RG40XXV Retro Game Console Built-in 64G TF Card Preloaded Games 5000+ RG 40XXV Portabl...
Functionality
Screen quality
Build quality
Fun gameplay
Ergonomics
Graphics quality
Best Value

8.6

10

8.6

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

8.6

10
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
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Best Overall
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10.0

1

10.0

RG353V Retro Video Handheld Game Console 3.5" IPS Screen Android 11 and Linux System RK3566 64bit Game Player 64G TF Card Built...
Functionality
Entertainment value
Build quality
Retro design
Bluetooth connectivity
Save 14%
Picked by 115 people this month!
Save 14%
Picked by 115 people this month!
Picked by 115 people this month!
Best Overall
Premium Pick

10.0

1
RG353V Retro Video Handheld Game Console 3.5" IPS Screen Android 11 and Linux System RK3566 64bit Game Player 64G TF Card Built...
Functionality
Entertainment value
Build quality
Retro design
Bluetooth connectivity
Picked by 115 people this month!
Save 14%
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