Best Retro Handheld Video Games Updated May 2025
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Best Retro Handheld Video Games
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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10.0

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10.0

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%
Best Overall

10.0

1
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

9.5

2

9.5

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
Popular

9.5

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
Premium Pick

8.9

3

8.9

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%
Save 37%
Premium Pick

8.9

3
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%

8.8

4

8.8

X7M Retro Handheld Game Console, Built in 500 HD Classic Games, 3.5" IPS Screen, 1200mAh Battery, 2-Player Battle & TV Hookup ,...
Save 16%
Save 16%

8.8

4
X7M Retro Handheld Game Console, Built in 500 HD Classic Games, 3.5" IPS Screen, 1200mAh Battery, 2-Player Battle & TV Hookup ,...
Save 16%

8.7

5

8.7

Handheld Game Console, Built-in 1200 Games 4.3’’ HD Screen Retro Gaming System, Portable Rechargeable Game Console with Dual Jo...

8.7

5
Handheld Game Console, Built-in 1200 Games 4.3’’ HD Screen Retro Gaming System, Portable Rechargeable Game Console with Dual Jo...

8.6

6

8.6

CCTU Handheld Games for Kids Preloaded 218 Retro Video Games, Portable Gaming System with 3.0" Screen Rechargeable Battery, Min...
20% Coupon
20% Coupon

8.6

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CCTU Handheld Games for Kids Preloaded 218 Retro Video Games, Portable Gaming System with 3.0" Screen Rechargeable Battery, Min...
20% Coupon

8.5

7

8.5

Handheld Game Console for Kids Preloaded 240 Retro Video Games, Portable Gaming Player with Rechargeable Battery 3.0" LCD Scree...
Age range
Game selection
Save 27% + 20% Coupon
Save 27% + 20% Coupon

8.5

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Handheld Game Console for Kids Preloaded 240 Retro Video Games, Portable Gaming Player with Rechargeable Battery 3.0" LCD Scree...
Age range
Game selection
Save 27% + 20% Coupon
Best Value

8.4

8

8.4

Besosay Kid Mini Handheld Retro Games Console Built in 666 Classic Games, Portable Handheld Video Games Console, 3 Inch Screen,...
Best Value

8.4

8
Besosay Kid Mini Handheld Retro Games Console Built in 666 Classic Games, Portable Handheld Video Games Console, 3 Inch Screen,...

8.3

9

8.3

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%

8.3

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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%

8.2

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8.2

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%

8.2

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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%

Our Top Choice

Best Overall

10.0

1

10.0

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%
Best Overall

10.0

1
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%
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