Best Retro Nintendo Consoles Updated May 2025

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Best Retro Nintendo Consoles
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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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
Picked by 221 people this week!
Picked by 221 people this week!

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

9.7

2

9.7

GAMENEXT Retro Game Console, AV Classic Mini Video Game Consoles Built-in with 620 Games Dual Players Mode Console with 2 Contr...
Fun to play

9.7

2
GAMENEXT Retro Game Console, AV Classic Mini Video Game Consoles Built-in with 620 Games Dual Players Mode Console with 2 Contr...
Fun to play

9.5

3

9.5

Retro-Bit Retro Duo 2 in 1 Console System - for Original NES/SNES, & Super Nintendo Games - Silver/Black
Functionality
Playability
Value for money
Graphics quality
Nostalgia
Fun to play

9.5

3
Retro-Bit Retro Duo 2 in 1 Console System - for Original NES/SNES, & Super Nintendo Games - Silver/Black
Functionality
Playability
Value for money
Graphics quality
Nostalgia
Fun to play

9.4

4

9.4

GameNext Retro Game Console,Classic Mini Handheld Video Game Console Built-in 620 Classic Edition Games, AV Output and Dual Gam...

9.4

4
GameNext Retro Game Console,Classic Mini Handheld Video Game Console Built-in 620 Classic Edition Games, AV Output and Dual Gam...

9.3

5

9.3

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

9.3

5
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

9.2

6

9.2

Hyperkin RetroN 1 AV Gaming Console for NES (Gray) - NES
Value for money
Clone quality
Compactness

9.2

6
Hyperkin RetroN 1 AV Gaming Console for NES (Gray) - NES
Value for money
Clone quality
Compactness

8.9

7

8.9

Nintendo 64 Console, Premium Bundle (Renewed)
Gaming quality
Cleanliness

8.9

7
Nintendo 64 Console, Premium Bundle (Renewed)
Gaming quality
Cleanliness

8.8

8

8.8

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

8.8

8
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

8.5

9

8.5

Retro Gaming Console, 20,000+ Retro Game Stick, 23 Emulators, 4K HD HDMI TV Game Stick, Includes 2 Wireless 2.4GHz Controllers,...
Game variety
Ease of setup
Value for money

8.5

9
Retro Gaming Console, 20,000+ Retro Game Stick, 23 Emulators, 4K HD HDMI TV Game Stick, Includes 2 Wireless 2.4GHz Controllers,...
Game variety
Ease of setup
Value for money

8.4

10

8.4

Nintendo Entertainment System NES Classic Edition- Game Console With Controller Included
Fun games
Nostalgia
Functionality

8.4

10
Nintendo Entertainment System NES Classic Edition- Game Console With Controller Included
Fun games
Nostalgia
Functionality

Our Top Choice

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
Picked by 221 people this week!
Picked by 221 people this week!

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