Retro Gaming Handhelds
Pocket-sized devices that play thirty years of classics. Buying guides, brand comparisons, and firmware walkthroughs, updated as new devices launch.
Buying guides
Best Retro Gaming Handhelds Under $100Nine retro gaming handhelds under $100 compared: Miyoo Mini Plus, Anbernic RG35XX SP, TrimUI Brick and more, with specs, firmware notes, and honest trade-offs.
Best Retro Gaming Handhelds Under $50Seven retro gaming handhelds under $50 compared: R36S, Anbernic RG28XX, MagicX XU10 and more, with firmware notes, clone warnings, and honest trade-offs.
Best Handhelds for Game Boy and GBA EmulationThe best handhelds for Game Boy and GBA emulation in 2026: Anbernic RG34XX, TrimUI Brick, Analogue Pocket and more, ranked by screen math, price, and firmware.
Best Handhelds for PS1 EmulationSeven handhelds for PS1 emulation compared, from the $45 R36S to Retroid's upscaling tier, with prices, analog stick needs, and honest trade-offs throughout.
Best MicroSD Cards for Retro HandheldsFour microSD cards for retro handhelds compared: Samsung EVO Select, SanDisk Ultra and more, with A1/A2 ratings explained, sizing advice and fake-card tests.
News & launches
Supreme Analogue Pocket: 24K Gold Edition AnnouncedSupreme's Fall/Winter 2026 preview includes two Analogue Pocket editions: a 24K gold-plated model and a glossy red one. Specs, cartridge support, and timing.
AYANEO KONKR Pocket Advance: Specs, Price, PreorderAYANEO opened orders for the KONKR Pocket Advance on August 6, 2026: a 3.5-inch GBA-shaped Android retro handheld on a Helio G90T chip, priced from $89.
Anbernic RG SP Announced: Specs and First LookAnbernic revealed the RG SP, a slimmer clamshell retro handheld with an H700 chip, a 3.4-inch 720x480 screen, new tactile buttons, and four color options.
Comparisons & device guides
Anbernic vs. Retroid vs. Miyoo: Which Brand Fits YouAnbernic vs Retroid vs Miyoo compared on price, firmware, and emulation power, with honest picks for budget buyers, Android fans, and pocket-sized players.
Miyoo Mini Plus vs. TrimUI Brick: Which One to BuyMiyoo Mini Plus vs. TrimUI Brick compared on screen, firmware, buttons, battery, and emulation ceiling, with prices and a clear answer on which to buy.
Anbernic RG35XX SP: Specs, Strengths, Who Should BuyAnbernic RG35XX SP buyer's guide: full specs, clamshell strengths, firmware picks, honest weaknesses, and how it compares with the RG35XX H and Miyoo Flip.
Setup & firmware
Miyoo Mini Plus Setup Guide: OnionOS Step by StepMiyoo Mini Plus setup guide covering OnionOS start to finish: download, FAT32 format, first boot, BIOS notes, WiFi updates, themes, save states, and fixes.
OnionOS vs MuOS vs Knulli vs ArkOS: Firmware GuideOnionOS, MuOS, Knulli, ArkOS, and CrossMix OS compared: supported devices, setup difficulty, update pace, and the best custom firmware for your retro handheld.