Best Retro Gaming Handhelds You Can Buy Right Now

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Following the release of the Steam Deck, we’ve seen a slew of companies release handheld offerings to compete with Valve. One feature these handhelds offer is the ability to play retro games.

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If you want to play retro games, you don’t necessarily need to break the bank to play them on a Steam Deck. Several handhelds can play retro games just as well at a fraction of the cost.

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THE RETROID POCKET 3+ OFFERS VALUE WITH A PREMIUM FEEL The Retroid Pocket 3+ is one of the most affordable handhelds on the market for what it offers. Offering slightly more processing power than its predecessor, Retroid Pocket 3, the 3+ will easily play anything up through PlayStation 1.

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THE RG353V IS ONE OF THE BEST RETRO GAMING HANDHELDS FOR A VERTICAL EXPERIENCE Handhelds that don’t use Android or Windows often run a different firmware that may not be as user-friendly.

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THE AYN ODIN CAN BOOT ANDROID OR WINDOWS When the Chinese company AYN Technologies unveiled the Odin on Indiegogo, it understandably received a lot of hype from the retro gaming community.

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THE BACKBONE ATTACHMENT CAN TURN YOUR PHONE INTO THE BEST RETRO GAMING HANDHELD The Backbone comes in versions for either Android or iPhone. Other products similar to the Backbone include the Razer Kishi and Gamesir’s line of smartphone gamepad attachments.

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THE MIYOO MINI IS TINY YET VERSATILE The novelty of the Game Boy Micro was its size. The Miyoo Mini has the same thing going for it, and can play the same games. With a build that barely fits a 2.8-inch IPS screen, it will surely fit in most peoples’ pockets or bag compartments.

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It seemed to have a slow descent into its grave after the release of the Nintendo Switch in 2017. However, the 3DS eShop was once home to dozens of retro classics in a portable format.

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Best Retro Gaming Handhelds You Can Buy Right Now

Following the release of the Steam Deck, we’ve seen a slew of companies release handheld offerings to compete with Valve. One feature these handhelds offer is the ability to play retro games.

If you want to play retro games, you don’t necessarily need to break the bank to play them on a Steam Deck. Several handhelds can play retro games just as well at a fraction of the cost.

THE RETROID POCKET 3+ OFFERS VALUE WITH A PREMIUM FEEL The Retroid Pocket 3+ is one of the most affordable handhelds on the market for what it offers. Offering slightly more processing power than its predecessor, Retroid Pocket 3, the 3+ will easily play anything up through PlayStation 1.

THE RG353V IS ONE OF THE BEST RETRO GAMING HANDHELDS FOR A VERTICAL EXPERIENCE Handhelds that don’t use Android or Windows often run a different firmware that may not be as user-friendly.

THE AYN ODIN CAN BOOT ANDROID OR WINDOWS When the Chinese company AYN Technologies unveiled the Odin on Indiegogo, it understandably received a lot of hype from the retro gaming community.

THE BACKBONE ATTACHMENT CAN TURN YOUR PHONE INTO THE BEST RETRO GAMING HANDHELD The Backbone comes in versions for either Android or iPhone. Other products similar to the Backbone include the Razer Kishi and Gamesir’s line of smartphone gamepad attachments.

THE MIYOO MINI IS TINY YET VERSATILE The novelty of the Game Boy Micro was its size. The Miyoo Mini has the same thing going for it, and can play the same games. With a build that barely fits a 2.8-inch IPS screen, it will surely fit in most peoples’ pockets or bag compartments.

It seemed to have a slow descent into its grave after the release of the Nintendo Switch in 2017. However, the 3DS eShop was once home to dozens of retro classics in a portable format.

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