Retro Handheld Emulators
With retro handheld emulators you can explore a vast library of classic games from the earliest 70’s right up to more recent consoles and handhelds in the 90’s and 2000’s. Whatever your technical level, we have a handheld for you; from getting your hands a bit dirty, or jumping straight into the action with plug and play.
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ANBERNIC RG ARC-D
- Processor: RockChip RK3566 @ 1.8GHz
- Display: 4″ IPS 640×480
- RAM: 2GB LPDDR4
- Battery: 3500 mAh
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5 & Bluetooth 4.2
Item on Pre-Order – Release Date: 15/12/2023
ANBERNIC RG ARC-S
- Processor: RockChip RK3566 @ 1.8GHz
- Display: 4″ IPS 640×480
- RAM: 1GB LPDDR4
- Battery: 3500 mAh
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5 & Bluetooth 4.2
Item on Pre-Order – Release Date: 15/12/2023
AYN Odin 2
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Display: 1920×1080 6″ IPS Touchscreen
- RAM: Up To 16GB LPDDR5x
- Storage: Up To 512GB UFS4.0
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7 & Bluetooth 5.3
Pro Release Date: 14/12/2023
Base & Max Release Date: 15/01/2024
ANBERNIC RG405V
- Processor: Unisoc Tiger T618
- CPU: 2*[email protected]+6*[email protected]
- GPU: Mali G52@850Mhz
- DRAM: 4GB LPDDR4x@1866
- Battery: 5500 mAh
Item on Back-Order: Restocking Date: 15/12/2023
AYN Odin Pro
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD845
- CPU: Quad-core Kyro [email protected] & Quad-core Kyro [email protected]
- GPU: Adreno 630@787 MHz
- DRAM: 8GB LPDDR4x
- Storage: 128GB/256
Retroid Pocket 2S
- Processor: Unisoc Tiger T610
- CPU: 2*[email protected]/6*[email protected]
- GPU: Mali G52MC2@614MHz
- DRAM: 4GB LPDDR4x@1600Mhz
- Storage: 128GB eMMC
Anbernic RG353PS Retro Gaming Handheld
- RK3566 quad-core 64-bit Cortext-A55 CPU
- 1GB LPDDR4 RAM and 16GB storage
- Operating System Linux
- 5G WiFi for downloading apps, browsing and multiplayer
- Li-polymer 3500 mAh, lasting 6 hours
ANBERNIC RG Nano
- ARM Cortex-A7 @ 1.8GHz
- up to 64 MB DDR2
- 1.54-inch IPS Display
- 1050mAh battery
- TF card expansion, up to 512GB
ANBERNIC RG353P Retro Gaming Console
- High speed RK3566 quad-core 64-bit Cortext-A55 CPU
- 2GB LPDDR4 RAM and 32GB high speed eMMC storage
- Android & Linux Dual OS for the best performance
- 5G WiFi for downloading apps, browsing and multiplayer
- Supports over 20 classic retro gaming consoles
Miyoo Mini Plus+ handheld gaming console
- Powerful ARM Cortex A7 dual core processor @1.2GHz
- Crystal clear 3.5” IPS display @ 640×480 resolution
- 128MB RAM & 64GB storage – Up to 128GB Micro SD card
- 3000 mAh rechargeable battery, up to 5 hours based on usage
- RetroArch supporting over a dozen retro games consoles
Item on Back-Order – Restock Date: 14/12/2023
ANBERNIC RG35XX V2 Handheld Gaming Console
- ARM Cortex-A9
- PowerVR SGX544MP GPU
- Linux Dual OS: (Official system+GarlicOS)
- HDMI output TV
- 3.5-inch IPS full viewing angle
ANBERNIC RG353M Retro Gaming Handheld
- RK3566 Quad-Core Cortex-A55@up to 1.8GHz
- 3.5-inch IPS, multi-touch Display
- Dual OS: Android 11, Linux
- Li-polymer 3500 mAh Battery
- 2.4/5G WIFI , Bluetooth 4.2
ANBERNIC RG503 Handheld Gaming Console
- RK3566 Quad-core 64-bit Cortex A55 CPU @ 1.8GHz
- 1GB LPDDR4 RAM & 16GB OS with 64GB storage card
- 4.95” OLED screen at 960×544 resolution
- Supports 20 retro games consoles
- HDMI output for display on big TV or monitor
A retro handheld emulator usually runs on Linux and/or Android. It is dedicated mainly to running emulators and you can find them supporting consoles and computer systems ranging from the 1970’s up to more recent times depending on the model.
The best retro handheld emulator is the Retroid Pocket 3 It is powered by the ARM Unisoc Cortex A75 & A55 CPUs running Android OS. It does require some initial setting up for games, but the performance is top notch and well worth the time!
You can browse the range of the retro handheld emulators at DroiX. The staff are retro gaming fans and only choose the best, so you are not left with a dud. They provide expert technical support and full returns and warranty policy.
Choosing a retro handheld emulator
Retro gaming has grown massively in recent years. In particular, retro handheld emulators have become immensely popular thanks to newer low cost and higher powered processors. Compared to say a Windows based device, they are far cheaper in price and are capable of supporting many of the systems found in the more expensive Windows models.
The price, size and performance of a retro handheld emulators is a big draw. The handhelds are available in vertical and horizontal orientation, they can be as small as 2.5 x 3.6 x 0.70 inches, though to larger ones that are available. They are available in all kinds of shapes and sizes and have very reasonable prices.
The majority of retro handheld emulators run either or both Linux and Android OS. These are popular choices as Windows puts a higher demand on software. The emulators are optimised for use on these platforms and generally have improved performance on their higher priced Windows counterparts.
The Anbernic range is a popular choice when first getting into playing on a retro handheld emulator. They have a large range of cases material, shapes, and orientation to suit your preferences. Whether it be horizontal for playing platform games or vertical for shooters, they come ready to go, simply plug in and play!
If your technical level is more experienced, then the Retroid range is worth considering. It does require some initial setting up, but you get to learn how to maintain and expand your game collection should you need to. The Retroid range of retro handheld emulators generally has a faster processor than the Anbernic range and as a result some higher end consoles and handheld emulators will have faster performance.
Other features on some retro handheld emulators include connecting to the internet. On Linux based devices you can download game data for your games as well as connect to other players and play multiplayer games via RetroArch. On the Android OS based models you also have the ability to connect to the Google Play Store for access to many thousands of Android games and apps.
Another feature you may be interested in is the ability to connect your retro handheld emulators to your TV or monitor to be able to play on that instead. On supported models, all you need to do is connect a compatible HDMI cable and you are ready for big screen gaming while using the handheld as the controller. Our best retro handheld emulators guide is a great starting point to find out which model is best for your requirements.
Whether you’re a newcomer or experienced gamer, there are many thousands of games to explore across many systems ranging from Atari and Arcade, right up to Mega Drive and beyond into the PlayStation era. All of these are accessible on a retro handheld emulators!
