On this page
This is the reference list the rest of the site draws from. Prices come from the maker's own store where it sells direct (Anbernic, Powkiddy) and otherwise from a named third party such as Held Games, Retro Catalog, Notebookcheck or Retro Dodo, each with the date it was checked. Prices rose through 2026 on reported memory costs, so treat each figure as a guide and check the maker's store.
| Handheld | Brand | Shape | Chip | RAM | Screen | Panel | Battery | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anbernic RG35XX Plus | Anbernic | Horizontal | Allwinner H700 | 1 GB | 3.5" | IPS | 3300 mAh | 186 g | $65third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026 |
| Anbernic RG35XX H | Anbernic | Horizontal | Allwinner H700 | 1 GB | 3.5" | IPS | 3300 mAh | 180 g | $50.32Anbernic official store, Nov 5, 2026 |
| Anbernic RG35XX SP | Anbernic | Clamshell | Allwinner H700 | 1 GB | 3.5" | IPS | 3300 mAh | 197 g | $52.19Anbernic official store, Nov 5, 2026 |
| Anbernic RG35XX Pro | Anbernic | Horizontal | Allwinner H700 | 1 GB | 3.5" | IPS | 3200 mAh | 198 g | $50third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026 |
| Anbernic RG40XX H | Anbernic | Horizontal | Allwinner H700 | 1 GB | 4" | IPS | 3200 mAh | 208 g | $59.66Anbernic official store, Nov 5, 2026 |
| Anbernic RG40XX V | Anbernic | Vertical | Allwinner H700 | 1 GB | 4" | IPS | 3200 mAh | - | $75third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026 |
| Anbernic RG34XX | Anbernic | Horizontal | Allwinner H700 | 1 GB | 3.4" | IPS | 3500 mAh | 188 g | $54.11Anbernic official store, Nov 5, 2026 |
| Anbernic RG34XX SP | Anbernic | Clamshell | Allwinner H700 | 1 GB | 3.4" | IPS | 3300 mAh | - | $70third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026 |
| Anbernic RG Cube XX | Anbernic | Square | Allwinner H700 | 1 GB | 3.95" | IPS | 3800 mAh | 246 g | $58.91Anbernic official store, Nov 5, 2026 |
| Anbernic RG406H | Anbernic | Horizontal | Unisoc Tiger T820 | 8 GB | 4" | IPS | 5000 mAh | 265 g | - |
| Anbernic RG406V | Anbernic | Vertical | Unisoc Tiger T820 | 8 GB | 4" | IPS | 5500 mAh | 289 g | $160.27Anbernic official store, Nov 5, 2026 |
| Anbernic RG557 | Anbernic | Horizontal | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 | 8 GB | 5.48" | AMOLED | 5500 mAh | - | from $229third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026 |
| Anbernic RG477M | Anbernic | Horizontal | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 | 8 GB | 4.7" | LTPS | 5300 mAh | 354 g | from $239.99third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026 |
| Anbernic RG DS | Anbernic | Clamshell | Rockchip RK3568 | 3 GB | 4" | IPS | 4000 mAh | - | from $94third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026 |
| Anbernic RG Slide | Anbernic | Horizontal | Unisoc Tiger T820 | 8 GB | 4.7" | LTPS | 5000 mAh | 379 g | $179third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026 |
| Anbernic RG Vita Pro | Anbernic | Horizontal | Rockchip RK3576 | 4 GB | 5.5" | IPS | 5000 mAh | - | $150third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026 |
| Anbernic RG SP (2026) | Anbernic | Clamshell | Allwinner H700 | 1 GB | 3.4" | IPS | 3300 mAh | 168 g | $64.99third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026 |
| Anbernic RG Rotate | Anbernic | Square | Unisoc T618 | 3 GB | 3.5" | IPS | 2000 mAh | - | from $87.99third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026 |
| Retroid Pocket 5 | Retroid | Horizontal | Snapdragon 865 | 8 GB | 5.5" | AMOLED | 5000 mAh | 280 g | $200retrocatalog approx street price (not official store), Nov 5, 2026 |
| Retroid Pocket Mini V2 | Retroid | Square | Snapdragon 865 | 6 GB | 3.92" | AMOLED | 4000 mAh | 215 g | $199retrocatalog approx street price (not official store), Nov 5, 2026 |
| Retroid Pocket Classic | Retroid | Square | Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 | 4 GB | 3.92" | AMOLED | 5000 mAh | 223 g | $120retrocatalog approx street price (not official store), Nov 5, 2026 |
| Retroid Pocket 6 | Retroid | Horizontal | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | 8 GB | 5.5" | AMOLED | 6000 mAh | 304 g | $249heldgames.com listing text (header shows $244 / $279 street), Nov 5, 2026 |
| Retroid Pocket G2 | Retroid | Horizontal | Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 | 8 GB | 5.5" | AMOLED | 5000 mAh | 280 g | $219retrocatalog approx street price (not official store), Nov 5, 2026 |
| AYN Odin 2 Mini | AYN | Horizontal | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | 8 GB | 5" | - | 5000 mAh | 320 g | $339retrocatalog approx street price (not official store), Nov 5, 2026 |
| AYN Odin 2 Portal | AYN | Horizontal | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | 8 GB | 7" | AMOLED | 8000 mAh | 430 g | $259Notebookcheck report: Base 8/128 after 2026-07-03 +$10 hike, Nov 5, 2026 |
| AYN Odin 3 | AYN | Horizontal | Qualcomm Dragonwing Q8 | 8 GB | 6" | AMOLED | 8000 mAh | 390 g | from $349Notebookcheck report: Base 8/128 after July 2026 hike, Nov 5, 2026 |
| AYN Odin 3 Portal | AYN | Horizontal | Qualcomm Dragonwing Q8 | 12 GB | 7" | OLED | 9000 mAh | 450 g | from $419Retro Dodo: retail Base 12/128, Nov 5, 2026 |
| AYN Thor | AYN | Clamshell | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (Lite: Snapdragon 865) | 8 GB | 6" | AMOLED | 6000 mAh | 380 g | from $259Notebookcheck report: Thor Lite 8/128 (SD865), Nov 5, 2026 |
| TrimUI Smart Pro S | TrimUI | Horizontal | Allwinner A523 | 1 GB | 4.96" | IPS | 5000 mAh | 256 g | - |
| TrimUI Brick Hammer | TrimUI | Vertical | Allwinner A133 Plus | 1 GB | 3.2" | IPS | 3000 mAh | 196 g | - |
| TrimUI Brick Pro | TrimUI | Vertical | Allwinner A133 Plus | 1 GB | 3.95" | IPS | 5000 mAh | 236 g | $99.99retail list price as reported (not seen on store page), Nov 5, 2026 |
| TrimUI Smart Pro | TrimUI | Horizontal | Allwinner A133 Plus | 1 GB | 4.96" | IPS | 5000 mAh | 231 g | - |
| Miyoo Flip | Miyoo | Clamshell | Rockchip RK3566 | 1 GB | 3.5" | IPS | 3000 mAh | 165 g | - |
| Miyoo Mini Flip | Miyoo | Clamshell | SigmaStar SSD202D | 128 MB | 2.8" | - | 2500 mAh | 123 g | $52.99retail price as reported (not seen on store page), Nov 5, 2026 |
| Miyoo Mini Plus V2 (RK3562) | Miyoo | Horizontal | Rockchip RK3562 | 128 MB | 3.5" | IPS | 3000 mAh | 200 g | $69.99GoGameGeek list price (not official store), Nov 5, 2026 |
| Powkiddy RGB30 | Powkiddy | Square | Rockchip RK3566 | 1 GB | 4" | IPS | 4100 mAh | 207 g | $69.99Powkiddy official store, Nov 5, 2026 |
| Powkiddy X55 | Powkiddy | Horizontal | Rockchip RK3566 | 1 GB | 5.5" | IPS | 4000 mAh | 293 g | $79.99Powkiddy official store, Nov 5, 2026 |
| MagicX Zero 40 | MagicX | Vertical | Allwinner A133 Plus | 2 GB | 4" | IPS | 4300 mAh | 182 g | - |
| MagicX Mini Zero 28 | MagicX | Horizontal | Allwinner A133 Plus | 2 GB | 2.8" | IPS | 2900 mAh | 120 g | - |
| AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 | AYANEO | Horizontal | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | 6 GB | 3.5" | - | 3950 mAh | 248 g | $438.41AliExpress listing as reported (6GB, with code), Nov 5, 2026 |
How to read the table
- Chip. The processor decides which consoles run well. Read what chip do I need before you compare anything else.
- RAM. Linux handhelds on the H700 chip have 1 GB. Android handhelds have 3 to 12 GB. A reported RAM cut on the Anbernic RG34XX SP is covered in the sources below.
- Price. The lowest listed price when several storage or RAM versions exist, shown as "from". Open a card below to see every version we found.
- Shape. Horizontal is the classic gamepad layout, vertical is Game Boy style, clamshell folds like a Game Boy Advance SP or DS, square is the near-square screen used by the RG Cube XX and Retroid Mini.
From the Palm Arcade data (33 handhelds with a US price, checked Nov 5, 2026): median price $100; the middle half costs $65 to $229; cheapest Anbernic RG35XX Pro ($50), most expensive AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 ($438.41). Of all 40, 28 have two analog sticks, 10 an OLED or AMOLED screen, 18 list a video output and 21 run Android. 7 more are listed without a verified price.
| Plays well (great or good) | Handhelds | Median | Range | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS2 or GameCube | 5 | $240 | $160.27 - $438.41 | Anbernic RG406V |
| PSP, Dreamcast or N64 | 13 | $65 | $50 - $150 | Anbernic RG35XX Pro |
| PS1 and older only | 3 | $94 | $52.99 - $99.99 | Miyoo Mini Flip |
Lowest listed US price per handheld, checked Nov 5, 2026. Ratings are the provisional emulation ratings on this site.
Emulation at a glance
The table below shows how many of the ten systems each handheld is rated playable or better for. "none rated" means we have no rating at all, which is common for Android handhelds. It does not mean the handheld cannot emulate. The full grid is on the emulation chart.
| Handheld | System | Chip tier | Systems rated | Video out | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 | Android 13 | mid | 6 of 10 | - | - |
| AYN Odin 2 Mini | Android 13 | high | none rated | USB-C DP | 2024-06 |
| AYN Odin 2 Portal | Android 13 | high | none rated | - | 2025-01 |
| AYN Odin 3 | Android 15 | flagship | none rated | USB-C DP | 2025-12 |
| AYN Odin 3 Portal | Android 15 | flagship | none rated | - | 2026-10 |
| AYN Thor | Android 13 | high | none rated | USB-C DP | 2025-10 |
| Anbernic RG Cube XX | Linux | entry | 6 of 10 | HDMI | 2024-10 |
| Anbernic RG DS | Android 14 / Linux | - | 6 of 10 | - | - |
| Anbernic RG Rotate | Android 12 | low | 5 of 10 | - | 2026-05 |
| Anbernic RG SP (2026) | Linux | entry | 2 of 10 | - | 2026-08 |
| Anbernic RG Slide | Android 13 | mid | 2 of 10 | - | 2025-06 |
| Anbernic RG Vita Pro | Android 14 / Linux (dual boot) | - | 1 of 10 | USB-C DP | 2026-03 |
| Anbernic RG34XX | Linux | entry | 6 of 10 | HDMI | 2024-12 |
| Anbernic RG34XX SP | Linux | entry | 6 of 10 | - | 2025-05 |
| Anbernic RG35XX H | Linux | entry | 6 of 10 | HDMI | 2024-01 |
| Anbernic RG35XX Plus | Linux | entry | 6 of 10 | HDMI | 2023-11 |
| Anbernic RG35XX Pro | Linux | entry | 6 of 10 | HDMI | 2025-06 |
| Anbernic RG35XX SP | Linux | entry | 6 of 10 | HDMI | 2024-05 |
| Anbernic RG406H | Android 13 | mid | 4 of 10 | - | 2024-12 |
| Anbernic RG406V | Android 13 | mid | 4 of 10 | - | 2024-09 |
| Anbernic RG40XX H | Linux | entry | 6 of 10 | HDMI | 2024-07 |
| Anbernic RG40XX V | Linux | entry | 6 of 10 | HDMI | 2024-08 |
| Anbernic RG477M | Android 14 | high | 2 of 10 | USB-C DP | 2025-08 |
| Anbernic RG557 | Android 14 | high | 5 of 10 | USB-C DP | 2025-04 |
| MagicX Mini Zero 28 | Android 10 / Linux | entry | 5 of 10 | none | 2025-01 |
| MagicX Zero 40 | Android 10 / Linux | entry | 4 of 10 | none | 2025-06 |
| Miyoo Flip | Linux | low | 3 of 10 | - | 2024-12 |
| Miyoo Mini Flip | Linux | entry | 3 of 10 | - | 2025-10 |
| Miyoo Mini Plus V2 (RK3562) | - | - | none rated | - | 2026-10 |
| Powkiddy RGB30 | Linux | low | 3 of 10 | - | 2023-09 |
| Powkiddy X55 | Linux | low | 3 of 10 | HDMI | 2023-05 |
| Retroid Pocket 5 | Android 13 | mid | none rated | USB-C DP | 2024-11 |
| Retroid Pocket 6 | Android 13 | high | 2 of 10 | - | 2026-01 |
| Retroid Pocket Classic | Android 14 | - | none rated | none | 2025-04 |
| Retroid Pocket G2 | Android 15 | - | none rated | USB-C DP | 2025-10 |
| Retroid Pocket Mini V2 | Android 13 | mid | none rated | USB-C DP | 2025-05 |
| TrimUI Brick Hammer | Linux | entry | 5 of 10 | none | 2025-08 |
| TrimUI Brick Pro | Linux | entry | 5 of 10 | - | 2026-07 |
| TrimUI Smart Pro | Linux | entry | 5 of 10 | none | 2023-11 |
| TrimUI Smart Pro S | Linux | low | 5 of 10 | none | 2025-12 |
Brands in the table
- Anbernic makes the most models in our data: the Linux H700 family (RG35XX, RG34XX, RG40XX, Cube XX), Android models such as the RG406H, RG406V, RG557 and RG477M, and 2026 releases like the RG Vita Pro, RG Rotate and RG SP. A 2025 report says Anbernic paused US shipments over tariffs, so check where a US order ships from.
- Retroid builds Android handhelds on Snapdragon chips: Pocket 5, Pocket Mini V2, Pocket Classic, Pocket 6 and Pocket G2.
- AYN sells the Odin 2, Odin 3 and Thor on high-end Snapdragon and Dragonwing chips, and raised prices twice in a year according to Notebookcheck.
- TrimUI, Miyoo, Powkiddy and MagicX cover the budget Linux end, from the Miyoo Mini Flip to the TrimUI Brick Pro.
- AYANEO appears with the Pocket Micro 2.
Not every popular model is in the table yet. The Retroid Pocket Flip 2, Nova and Duo and the original Miyoo Mini Plus are missing, and we do not fill them in from memory. Several Anbernic, TrimUI and Miyoo models announced for late 2026 are rumours with unconfirmed chips, so they are left out until a source confirms them. Models can be added to the data file in one place, and every page that uses the table then updates with them.
All handhelds, card by card
Anbernic RG35XX Plus
- Chip
- Allwinner H700
- RAM
- 1 GB
- Screen
- 3.5"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 3300 mAh
- Weight
- 186 g
- Sticks
- 0
- System
- Linux
- Video out
- HDMI
- Released
- 2023-11
Emulation (provisional)
GB: greatPS1: greatN64: greatDreamcast: greatPSP: goodNintendo DS: greatGameCube: noPS2: noSwitch: no3DS: no
Good
- Low price (about $65)
- Mini HDMI/external display listed
- Custom firmware (muOS/KNULLI) support on H700 family
Watch out
- No analog sticks
- H700 ceiling: no PS2/GameCube
- Only 1 GB RAM
$65$65: third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026
Anbernic RG35XX H
- Chip
- Allwinner H700
- RAM
- 1 GB
- Screen
- 3.5"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 3300 mAh
- Weight
- 180 g
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Linux
- Video out
- HDMI
- Released
- 2024-01
Emulation (provisional)
GB: greatPS1: greatN64: greatDreamcast: greatPSP: goodNintendo DS: greatGameCube: noPS2: noSwitch: no3DS: no
Good
- Dual analog sticks in a small body
- 180 g light
- Can connect to larger display
Watch out
- H700 ceiling: no PS2/GameCube
- Small 3.5 inch screen
- 1 GB RAM
$50.32$50.32: Anbernic official store, Nov 5, 2026
Anbernic RG35XX SP
- Chip
- Allwinner H700
- RAM
- 1 GB
- Screen
- 3.5"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 3300 mAh
- Weight
- 197 g
- Sticks
- 0
- System
- Linux
- Video out
- HDMI
- Released
- 2024-05
Emulation (provisional)
GB: greatPS1: greatN64: greatDreamcast: greatPSP: goodNintendo DS: greatGameCube: noPS2: noSwitch: no3DS: no
Good
- GBA SP-style clamshell
- Sleep on close
- Fits GBA/SNES/PS1 well
Watch out
- No analog sticks (no N64/PSP/DS stick play)
- H700 ceiling
- 1 GB RAM
$52.19$52.19: Anbernic official store, Nov 5, 2026
Anbernic RG35XX Pro
- Chip
- Allwinner H700
- RAM
- 1 GB
- Screen
- 3.5"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 3200 mAh
- Weight
- 198 g
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Linux
- Video out
- HDMI
- Released
- 2025-06
Emulation (provisional)
GB: greatPS1: greatN64: greatDreamcast: greatPSP: goodNintendo DS: greatGameCube: noPS2: noSwitch: no3DS: no
Good
- Dual analog sticks at about $50
- Mini HDMI, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
- Ships with 64 GB card (per Held Games)
Watch out
- H700 ceiling: no PS2/GameCube
- 3.5 inch screen
- 1 GB RAM
$50$50: third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026
Anbernic RG40XX H
- Chip
- Allwinner H700
- RAM
- 1 GB
- Screen
- 4"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 3200 mAh
- Weight
- 208 g
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Linux
- Video out
- HDMI
- Released
- 2024-07
Emulation (provisional)
GB: greatPS1: greatN64: greatDreamcast: greatPSP: goodNintendo DS: greatGameCube: noPS2: noSwitch: no3DS: no
Good
- Larger 4 inch 4:3 screen
- Dual analog sticks
- HDMI out
Watch out
- H700 ceiling: no PS2/GameCube
- 1 GB RAM
- Stock firmware dated
$59.66$59.66: Anbernic official store, Nov 5, 2026
Anbernic RG40XX V
- Chip
- Allwinner H700
- RAM
- 1 GB
- Screen
- 4"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 3200 mAh
- Weight
- -
- Sticks
- -
- System
- Linux
- Video out
- HDMI
- Released
- 2024-08
Emulation (provisional)
GB: greatPS1: greatN64: greatDreamcast: greatPSP: goodNintendo DS: greatGameCube: noPS2: noSwitch: no3DS: no
Good
- Vertical Game Boy-style body with 4 inch screen
- Strong GBA/SNES/PS1 (Held Games)
- HDMI out
Watch out
- H700 ceiling: no PS2/GameCube/Saturn
- Small analog nubs uncomfortable for long 3D sessions
- Sources conflict on RAM/weight/sticks
$75$75: third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026
Anbernic RG34XX
- Chip
- Allwinner H700
- RAM
- 1 GB
- Screen
- 3.4"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 3500 mAh
- Weight
- 188 g
- Sticks
- 0
- System
- Linux
- Video out
- HDMI
- Released
- 2024-12
Emulation (provisional)
GB: greatPS1: greatN64: greatDreamcast: greatPSP: goodNintendo DS: greatGameCube: noPS2: noSwitch: no3DS: no
Good
- 3:2 screen suits GBA
- 3500 mAh
- External display listed
Watch out
- No thumbsticks (page lists No Thumbsticks)
- H700 ceiling
- 1 GB RAM
$54.11$54.11: Anbernic official store, Nov 5, 2026
Anbernic RG34XX SP
- Chip
- Allwinner H700
- RAM
- 1 GB
- Screen
- 3.4"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 3300 mAh
- Weight
- -
- Sticks
- 0
- System
- Linux
- Video out
- -
- Released
- 2025-05
Emulation (provisional)
GB: greatPS1: greatN64: greatDreamcast: greatPSP: goodNintendo DS: greatGameCube: noPS2: noSwitch: no3DS: no
Good
- 3:2 clamshell, sleep on close
- Passive cooling
- muOS/KNULLI compatible
Watch out
- RAM cut from 2 GB to 1 GB in Jan 2026; some units reported with 512 MB LPDDR3
- No analog sticks
- Specs differ by production batch
$70$70: third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026
Anbernic RG Cube XX
- Chip
- Allwinner H700
- RAM
- 1 GB
- Screen
- 3.95"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 3800 mAh
- Weight
- 246 g
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Linux
- Video out
- HDMI
- Released
- 2024-10
Emulation (provisional)
GB: greatPS1: greatN64: greatDreamcast: greatPSP: goodNintendo DS: greatGameCube: noPS2: noSwitch: no3DS: no
Good
- Square 720x720 screen
- 3800 mAh
- Dual analog sticks
Watch out
- H700 ceiling
- 1 GB RAM
- Heavier (246 g)
$58.91$58.91: Anbernic official store, Nov 5, 2026
Anbernic RG406H
- Chip
- Unisoc Tiger T820
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Screen
- 4"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 5000 mAh
- Weight
- 265 g
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Android 13
- Video out
- -
- Released
- 2024-12
Emulation (provisional)
GameCube: greatPS2: goodSwitch: playable3DS: great
Good
- Hall-effect sticks
- 4 inch 4:3 touchscreen
- 8 GB LPDDR4X, UFS storage
Watch out
- T820 limits Switch/heavy PS2
- Price rose during 2025 tariffs
- No price verified on official store
-No price in our data
Anbernic RG406V
- Chip
- Unisoc Tiger T820
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Screen
- 4"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 5500 mAh
- Weight
- 289 g
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Android 13
- Video out
- -
- Released
- 2024-09
Emulation (provisional)
GameCube: greatPS2: goodSwitch: playable3DS: great
Good
- Hall-effect sticks
- 5500 mAh
- Vertical form with touchscreen
Watch out
- T820 limits Switch/heavy PS2
- Heavy (289 g)
- No price verified
$160.27$160.27: Anbernic official store, Nov 5, 2026
Anbernic RG557
- Chip
- MediaTek Dimensity 8300
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Screen
- 5.48"
- Panel
- AMOLED
- Battery
- 5500 mAh
- Weight
- -
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Android 14
- Video out
- USB-C DP
- Released
- 2025-04
Emulation (provisional)
Dreamcast: greatPSP: greatGameCube: greatPS2: greatSwitch: good
Good
- 5.5 inch 1080p AMOLED
- Hall sticks and triggers, 5500 mAh
- Active fan, USB-C DisplayPort out
Watch out
- Plastic body
- Fan audible under load
- Switch 2 emulation not viable (Held Games, May 2026)
from $229$229: third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026$269: third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026
Anbernic RG477M
- Chip
- MediaTek Dimensity 8300
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Screen
- 4.7"
- Panel
- LTPS
- Battery
- 5300 mAh
- Weight
- 354 g
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Android 14
- Video out
- USB-C DP
- Released
- 2025-08
Emulation (provisional)
PS2: greatSwitch: good
Good
- CNC aluminum body
- 4.7 inch 120 Hz 4:3 screen
- Hall sticks, active fan
Watch out
- Pricey ($240-290)
- Heavy (354 g)
- Battery not officially listed at launch (Held Games)
from $239.99$239.99: third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026$289.99: third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026
Anbernic RG DS
- Chip
- Rockchip RK3568
- RAM
- 3 GB
- Screen
- 4"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 4000 mAh
- Weight
- -
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Android 14 / Linux
- Video out
- -
- Released
- -
Emulation (provisional)
GB: greatPS1: greatN64: playableDreamcast: playablePSP: playableNintendo DS: greatGameCube: noPS2: noSwitch: no3DS: no
Good
- Native dual 4 inch touch screens
- Around $100
- Android 14 with Play Store
Watch out
- RK3568 limits PSP/DC/3DS
- Analog sticks slippery (Held Games)
- 3 GB RAM, 32 GB storage
from $94$94: third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026$100: third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026
Anbernic RG Slide
- Chip
- Unisoc Tiger T820
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Screen
- 4.7"
- Panel
- LTPS
- Battery
- 5000 mAh
- Weight
- 379 g
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Android 13
- Video out
- -
- Released
- 2025-06
Emulation (provisional)
Switch: playable3DS: great
Good
- Sliding PSP Go-style body
- 4.7 inch 4:3 120 Hz screen
- Android 13 with Play Store
Watch out
- Heavy (379 g)
- T820 not suited to heavy PS2 (Held Games)
- About 6 h battery
$179$179: third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026
Anbernic RG Vita Pro
- Chip
- Rockchip RK3576
- RAM
- 4 GB
- Screen
- 5.5"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 5000 mAh
- Weight
- -
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Android 14 / Linux (dual boot)
- Video out
- USB-C DP
- Released
- 2026-03
Emulation (provisional)
PSP: great
Good
- 5.5 inch 1080p screen
- Dual boot Android/Linux
- DisplayPort out
Watch out
- PS Vita emulation still early
- Reviewer: Linux build poor at launch (Retro Handhelds)
- Launch prices $109.99 early bird then $149.99
$150$150: third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026
Anbernic RG SP (2026)
- Chip
- Allwinner H700
- RAM
- 1 GB
- Screen
- 3.4"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 3300 mAh
- Weight
- 168 g
- Sticks
- 0
- System
- Linux
- Video out
- -
- Released
- 2026-08
Emulation (provisional)
GB: greatPS1: playableN64: noDreamcast: no
Good
- Slim 168 g clamshell, 3:2 laminated screen
- Sleep on close, TV out
- $64.99 launch price ($57.99 early)
Watch out
- No analog sticks
- About 6 h battery
- muOS/KNULLI support only expected at launch
$64.99$64.99: third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026
Anbernic RG Rotate
- Chip
- Unisoc T618
- RAM
- 3 GB
- Screen
- 3.5"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 2000 mAh
- Weight
- -
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Android 12
- Video out
- -
- Released
- 2026-05
Emulation (provisional)
GB: greatPS1: goodN64: goodDreamcast: goodPSP: goodGameCube: noPS2: no
Good
- Rotating 1:1 screen
- Aluminum or ABS versions
- Under $110
Watch out
- Small 2000 mAh battery
- Not for PS2/GameCube
- Unisoc T618 / 3 GB RAM
from $87.99$87.99: third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026$107.99: third-party aggregator (heldgames.com street price), Nov 5, 2026
Retroid Pocket 5
- Chip
- Snapdragon 865
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Screen
- 5.5"
- Panel
- AMOLED
- Battery
- 5000 mAh
- Weight
- 280 g
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Android 13
- Video out
- USB-C DP
- Released
- 2024-11
Emulation
No rating yet. Unknown is not a "no".
Good
- Hall effect sticks
- AMOLED 1080p screen
- Wi-Fi 6, 5000 mAh
Watch out
- Older Snapdragon 865
- 60 Hz screen
$200$200: retrocatalog approx street price (not official store), Nov 5, 2026
Retroid Pocket Mini V2
- Chip
- Snapdragon 865
- RAM
- 6 GB
- Screen
- 3.92"
- Panel
- AMOLED
- Battery
- 4000 mAh
- Weight
- 215 g
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Android 13
- Video out
- USB-C DP
- Released
- 2025-05
Emulation
No rating yet. Unknown is not a "no".
Good
- Compact 215 g
- Hall effect sticks
- AMOLED 3.92in
Watch out
- 4000 mAh battery
- 6 GB RAM only
$199$199: retrocatalog approx street price (not official store), Nov 5, 2026
Retroid Pocket Classic
- Chip
- Snapdragon G1 Gen 2
- RAM
- 4 GB
- Screen
- 3.92"
- Panel
- AMOLED
- Battery
- 5000 mAh
- Weight
- 223 g
- Sticks
- 0
- System
- Android 14
- Video out
- none
- Released
- 2025-04
Emulation
No rating yet. Unknown is not a "no".
Good
- Low price
- 5000 mAh battery
Watch out
- No analog sticks
- No video out (per review cited by retrocatalog)
- 4 GB RAM
$120$120: retrocatalog approx street price (not official store), Nov 5, 2026
Retroid Pocket 6
- Chip
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Screen
- 5.5"
- Panel
- AMOLED
- Battery
- 6000 mAh
- Weight
- 304 g
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Android 13
- Video out
- -
- Released
- 2026-01
Emulation (provisional)
GameCube: goodPS2: good
Good
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- Active cooling
- Wi-Fi 7, 6000 mAh
Watch out
- Price rose from $229 launch (RAM cost reported)
$249$249: heldgames.com listing text (header shows $244 / $279 street), Nov 5, 2026
Retroid Pocket G2
- Chip
- Snapdragon G2 Gen 2
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Screen
- 5.5"
- Panel
- AMOLED
- Battery
- 5000 mAh
- Weight
- 280 g
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Android 15
- Video out
- USB-C DP
- Released
- 2025-10
Emulation
No rating yet. Unknown is not a "no".
Good
- Hall effect sticks
- Android 15
- AMOLED 1080p
Watch out
- 60 Hz screen
- Wi-Fi 6 only
$219$219: retrocatalog approx street price (not official store), Nov 5, 2026
AYN Odin 2 Mini
- Chip
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Screen
- 5"
- Panel
- -
- Battery
- 5000 mAh
- Weight
- 320 g
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Android 13
- Video out
- USB-C DP
- Released
- 2024-06
Emulation
No rating yet. Unknown is not a "no".
Good
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Hall effect sticks
- Wi-Fi 7
Watch out
- Mini LED 60 Hz screen
- Price near larger Odin 2 Portal
$339$339: retrocatalog approx street price (not official store), Nov 5, 2026
AYN Odin 2 Portal
- Chip
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Screen
- 7"
- Panel
- AMOLED
- Battery
- 8000 mAh
- Weight
- 430 g
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Android 13
- Video out
- -
- Released
- 2025-01
Emulation
No rating yet. Unknown is not a "no".
Good
- 7in 120 Hz AMOLED
- 8000 mAh
- Hall effect sticks
Watch out
- Raised $10 in July 2026
- Heavy 430 g
$259$259: Notebookcheck report: Base 8/128 after 2026-07-03 +$10 hike, Nov 5, 2026
AYN Odin 3
- Chip
- Qualcomm Dragonwing Q8
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Screen
- 6"
- Panel
- AMOLED
- Battery
- 8000 mAh
- Weight
- 390 g
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Android 15
- Video out
- USB-C DP
- Released
- 2025-12
Emulation
No rating yet. Unknown is not a "no".
Good
- Snapdragon 8 Elite
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- 8000 mAh, Wi-Fi 7
Watch out
- Price raised twice in 2026 per reports
- Black bars on old systems
from $349$349: Notebookcheck report: Base 8/128 after July 2026 hike, Nov 5, 2026$449: Notebookcheck report: Pro 12/256, Nov 5, 2026$499: Notebookcheck report: Max 16/512, Nov 5, 2026
AYN Odin 3 Portal
- Chip
- Qualcomm Dragonwing Q8
- RAM
- 12 GB
- Screen
- 7"
- Panel
- OLED
- Battery
- 9000 mAh
- Weight
- 450 g
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Android 15
- Video out
- -
- Released
- 2026-10
Emulation
No rating yet. Unknown is not a "no".
Good
- 7in 120 Hz OLED
- 9000 mAh
- Hall effect sticks
Watch out
- 450 g
- Newly launched; shipping from early Nov 2026
from $419$419: Retro Dodo: retail Base 12/128, Nov 5, 2026$499: Retro Dodo: retail Pro 12/256, Nov 5, 2026$579: Retro Dodo: retail Max 16/512, Nov 5, 2026
AYN Thor
- Chip
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (Lite: Snapdragon 865)
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Screen
- 6"
- Panel
- AMOLED
- Battery
- 6000 mAh
- Weight
- 380 g
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Android 13
- Video out
- USB-C DP
- Released
- 2025-10
Emulation
No rating yet. Unknown is not a "no".
Good
- Dual AMOLED screens (6in + 3.92in)
- Hall effect sticks
- Wi-Fi 7
Watch out
- Prices up $10-30 in 2026
- 380 g
from $259$259: Notebookcheck report: Thor Lite 8/128 (SD865), Nov 5, 2026$329: Notebookcheck report: Base 8/128 SD8G2, Nov 5, 2026$409: Notebookcheck report: Pro 12/256, Nov 5, 2026
TrimUI Smart Pro S
- Chip
- Allwinner A523
- RAM
- 1 GB
- Screen
- 4.96"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 5000 mAh
- Weight
- 256 g
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Linux
- Video out
- none
- Released
- 2025-12
Emulation (provisional)
N64: greatDreamcast: greatPSP: greatGameCube: playablePS2: noSwitch: no3DS: playable
Good
- 5000 mAh battery
- Hall sticks, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
- Several CFWs (SpruceOS, NextUI, KNULLI) and PortMaster
Watch out
- No video out per catalog
- Black bars on older 4:3 systems
- 1 GB RAM, 8 GB eMMC
-No price in our data
TrimUI Brick Hammer
- Chip
- Allwinner A133 Plus
- RAM
- 1 GB
- Screen
- 3.2"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 3000 mAh
- Weight
- 196 g
- Sticks
- 0
- System
- Linux
- Video out
- none
- Released
- 2025-08
Emulation (provisional)
GB: greatN64: greatDreamcast: greatPSP: playableNintendo DS: greatGameCube: noPS2: noSwitch: no3DS: no
Good
- Metal body, 1024x768 screen
- 3000 mAh battery
- Multiple CFWs and PortMaster
Watch out
- 3.2in screen small
- No external display
- No sticks
-No price in our data
TrimUI Brick Pro
- Chip
- Allwinner A133 Plus
- RAM
- 1 GB
- Screen
- 3.95"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 5000 mAh
- Weight
- 236 g
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Linux
- Video out
- -
- Released
- 2026-07
Emulation (provisional)
GB: greatPS1: greatN64: playableDreamcast: playablePSP: playable
Good
- Hall sticks with RGB rings
- 3.95in 4:3 screen
- SpruceOS/NextUI support
Watch out
- Performance drops sharply past PS1
- Top-heavy, dim screen per reviewer
- Stock OS weak
$99.99$99.99: retail list price as reported (not seen on store page), Nov 5, 2026
TrimUI Smart Pro
- Chip
- Allwinner A133 Plus
- RAM
- 1 GB
- Screen
- 4.96"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 5000 mAh
- Weight
- 231 g
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Linux
- Video out
- none
- Released
- 2023-11
Emulation (provisional)
GB: greatN64: greatDreamcast: greatPSP: playableNintendo DS: greatGameCube: noPS2: noSwitch: no3DS: no
Good
- 5000 mAh battery
- Large 16:9 screen
- Strong CFW community
Watch out
- No L3/R3
- No video out
- Black bars on old systems
-No price in our data
Miyoo Flip
- Chip
- Rockchip RK3566
- RAM
- 1 GB
- Screen
- 3.5"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 3000 mAh
- Weight
- 165 g
- Sticks
- -
- System
- Linux
- Video out
- -
- Released
- 2024-12
Emulation (provisional)
N64: greatDreamcast: greatPSP: goodGameCube: noPS2: no3DS: no
Good
- Foldable, protects screen
- PortMaster and multiple CFWs
- 3000 mAh
Watch out
- Plastic build
- Hinge issues reported
- Not for higher-end emulation
-No price in our data
Miyoo Mini Flip
- Chip
- SigmaStar SSD202D
- RAM
- 128 MB
- Screen
- 2.8"
- Panel
- -
- Battery
- 2500 mAh
- Weight
- 123 g
- Sticks
- -
- System
- Linux
- Video out
- -
- Released
- 2025-10
Emulation (provisional)
GB: greatPS1: greatN64: noDreamcast: noPSP: noNintendo DS: playable
Good
- Improved hinge over Miyoo Flip
- Onion, MinUI support
- Very portable
Watch out
- No Bluetooth, no internal storage
- 480p scales poorly
- Mushy shoulder buttons
$52.99$52.99: retail price as reported (not seen on store page), Nov 5, 2026
Miyoo Mini Plus V2 (RK3562)
- Chip
- Rockchip RK3562
- RAM
- 128 MB
- Screen
- 3.5"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 3000 mAh
- Weight
- 200 g
- Sticks
- -
- System
- -
- Video out
- -
- Released
- 2026-10
Emulation
No rating yet. Unknown is not a "no".
Good
- New RK3562 chip
- 3000 mAh, USB-C
Watch out
- Only 128 MB RAM
- OS/firmware support unconfirmed
- No tested emulation results yet
$69.99$69.99: GoGameGeek list price (not official store), Nov 5, 2026
Powkiddy RGB30
- Chip
- Rockchip RK3566
- RAM
- 1 GB
- Screen
- 4"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 4100 mAh
- Weight
- 207 g
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Linux
- Video out
- -
- Released
- 2023-09
Emulation (provisional)
N64: greatDreamcast: greatPSP: goodGameCube: noPS2: no3DS: no
Good
- Square 720x720 suits GB/NES/SNES
- 4100 mAh
- PortMaster, multiple CFWs
Watch out
- Not for higher-end emulation
$69.99$69.99: Powkiddy official store, Nov 5, 2026
Powkiddy X55
- Chip
- Rockchip RK3566
- RAM
- 1 GB
- Screen
- 5.5"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 4000 mAh
- Weight
- 293 g
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Linux
- Video out
- HDMI
- Released
- 2023-05
Emulation (provisional)
N64: greatDreamcast: greatPSP: goodGameCube: noPS2: no3DS: no
Good
- Large 5.5in 720p screen
- 4000 mAh
- External display support
Watch out
- Light bleed reported
- Loud shoulder buttons
- Black bars on old systems
$79.99$79.99: Powkiddy official store, Nov 5, 2026
MagicX Zero 40
- Chip
- Allwinner A133 Plus
- RAM
- 2 GB
- Screen
- 4"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 4300 mAh
- Weight
- 182 g
- Sticks
- -
- System
- Android 10 / Linux
- Video out
- none
- Released
- 2025-06
Emulation (provisional)
N64: greatDreamcast: greatPSP: goodNintendo DS: greatGameCube: noPS2: noSwitch: no3DS: no
Good
- Touchscreen, good for NDS/arcade vertical
- 4300 mAh
- Hall sticks, Android apps
Watch out
- Android 10 outdated
- Small image for dual-screen games
- No external display
-No price in our data
MagicX Mini Zero 28
- Chip
- Allwinner A133 Plus
- RAM
- 2 GB
- Screen
- 2.8"
- Panel
- IPS
- Battery
- 2900 mAh
- Weight
- 120 g
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Android 10 / Linux
- Video out
- none
- Released
- 2025-01
Emulation (provisional)
GB: greatN64: greatDreamcast: greatPSP: goodNintendo DS: greatGameCube: noPS2: noSwitch: no3DS: no
Good
- Android + Linux
- Hall sticks
- Wi-Fi
Watch out
- No touchscreen, no Bluetooth
- Older Android
- Reported discontinued per RHG (Mini40 successor)
-No price in our data
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2
- Chip
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
- RAM
- 6 GB
- Screen
- 3.5"
- Panel
- -
- Battery
- 3950 mAh
- Weight
- 248 g
- Sticks
- 2
- System
- Android 13
- Video out
- -
- Released
- -
Emulation (provisional)
GB: greatPS1: greatPSP: greatGameCube: goodPS2: goodSwitch: playable
Good
- Much stronger than Pocket Micro
- 3950 mAh, active cooling
- Metal frame, headphone jack
Watch out
- High price
- Black bars for 4:3 and 16:9
- Poor AYASpace launcher, shipping delays
$438.41$438.41: AliExpress listing as reported (6GB, with code), Nov 5, 2026
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- Held Games: RAM shortage and handheld prices 2026 - 2026-11-05
- Held Games: Anbernic RAM downgrade 2026 - 2026-11-05
- Notebookcheck: AYN announces new prices for Thor, Odin 3 and Odin 2 Portal - 2026-11-05
- Retro Catalog: retro handhelds database - 2026-11-05
- Open data: devices.json - 2026-11-05