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
Retroid Pocket Duo Lite Plus Announced: $199 and SpecsRetroid announced the Pocket Duo Lite Plus on September 19, 2026: $219 list, $199 with code LITEPLUS, a Dragonwing Q-7790 chip, and November shipping.
FunnyPlaying FPGB MINI: $69 Game Boy Cartridge HandheldFunnyPlaying opened FPGB MINI orders September 18, 2026 at $69. The FPGA handheld plays real Game Boy carts, and all 20 launch units sold out in 10 minutes.
GAMEMT MTX: $79.99 Handheld With a GBA Cartridge SlotGAMEMT put the MTX on sale September 15, 2026: a $79.99 retro handheld with a real GBA cartridge slot, a 3.95-inch 720x720 screen, and an Allwinner T509 chip.
Anbernic RG DS Plus: $84.99 Launch Price and Full SpecsAnbernic confirmed the RG DS Plus spec sheet and price: $84.99 for the first 72 hours, then $94.99, with the listing opening September 15 on AliExpress.
Retroid Pocket Duo Lite: $149 Dual-Screen Specs and PriceRetroid showed the Pocket Duo Lite on September 9, 2026 and priced it September 10: $149 for 4GB/64GB, $169 for 6GB/128GB, dual 60Hz IPS screens, QCS6125 chip.
Retroid Pocket Duo Announced: Dual-Screen Handheld TeasedRetroid teased the Pocket Duo on September 7, 2026, then priced it at $269 on September 10: dual 120Hz OLED screens, Dragonwing Q-7790, 8GB RAM, 350 g.
Anbernic RG 35 Announced: $37.99 RK3326 Budget HandheldAnbernic surprise-released the RG 35 on September 1, 2026: a $37.99 handheld with a 3.5-inch 640x480 IPS screen, Rockchip RK3326, 1GB RAM, and dual microSD.
Anbernic RG 55G1 Price Confirmed: $149.99, Preorder Aug 31Anbernic confirmed RG 55G1 pricing on August 29, 2026: $149.99 for 4GB/64GB and $174.99 for 8GB/128GB, plus a $10 discount when the listing opens Aug 31.
Supreme Analogue Pocket: 24K Gold Edition AnnouncedSupreme's Analogue Pocket editions dropped August 20, 2026 at $498 each in 24K gold and glossy red. Both sold out at retail. Specs, resale prices, and details.
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.