Linux-based, sub-$80 handhelds that emulate everything from the NES up to PS1 without breaking the bank. For first-time buyers and collectors who want cheap, pocketable retro gaming.
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Still the budget king: a tiny, gorgeous IPS screen, near-silent Onion OS, and the biggest community of any cheap handheld.
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The H700 chip and dual analog sticks make this the value pick when you need N64, PSP, and Dreamcast on top of the 16-bit classics.
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A 4-inch 720x720 square panel makes Game Boy, SNES, and other 4:3 classics look razor-sharp with no wasted glass.
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A roomy 4-inch 4:3 display and dual microSD slots make this the comfortable horizontal pick for marathon 16-bit and handheld sessions.
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An outrageously crispy 1024x768 screen in a Game Boy-style shell, with the slick CrossMix and MinUI firmware that dethroned the Miyoo for many.
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