Best Retro Video Game Consoles Updated May 2025

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Best Retro Video Game Consoles
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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10.0

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10.0

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 611 people this week!
Picked by 611 people this week!

10.0

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

9.9

2

9.9

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

9.9

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
Portable
Screen size
Game variety
Value for money

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

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

9.5

4

9.5

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

9.5

4
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

9.3

5

9.3

2025 Upgrade Retro Game Console Stick Pro, Classic Video Games with 4K HDMI, Built-in 23 Emulators, 20000+ Games - Plug & Play ...
Game variety
Ease of setup
Value for money
Fun for family

9.3

5
2025 Upgrade Retro Game Console Stick Pro, Classic Video Games with 4K HDMI, Built-in 23 Emulators, 20000+ Games - Plug & Play ...
Game variety
Ease of setup
Value for money
Fun for family

9.2

6

9.2

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

9.2

6
Retro-Bit Retro Duo 2 in 1 Console System - for Original NES/SNES, & Super Nintendo Games - Black/Red
Functionality
Playability
Value for money
Graphics quality
Nostalgia
Fun to play

9.0

7

9.0

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

9.0

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

8.9

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

8.9

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

8.7

9

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

8.7

9
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

8.5

10

8.5

Wireless Retro Game Console Stick, Upgrade Retro Video Gaming Stick Built in 20000+ Games with 9 Emulators,4K HDMI Output with ...
Game selection

8.5

10
Wireless Retro Game Console Stick, Upgrade Retro Video Gaming Stick Built in 20000+ Games with 9 Emulators,4K HDMI Output with ...
Game selection

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10.0

1

10.0

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 611 people this week!
Picked by 611 people this week!

10.0

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