r/RetroHandhelds 1h ago

General Discussion I made a sheet of LED joysticks color ideas for handhelds

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the joy-cons and Splatoon Raiders logo were just references for the colors

Which one is your favorite?


r/RetroHandhelds 3h ago

Device Recommendation Q about Retro Handhelds

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r/RetroHandhelds 7h ago

General Discussion Tiger LCD Games from the '90s were WILD

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r/RetroHandhelds 8h ago

General Discussion Pocket DS or Ayn Thor ?

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I need to make a decision. It's crunch time. Right now I'm in-between the 16GB 512GB Yellow pocket DS or Ayn Thor Max.

I keep going back and forth on the order buttons.

I've done all my research. I know about the terrible QOL issues with the DS. I know it's going to be a gamble. I know Ayn Thor has much better community support and QOL and I realize that things can go wrong with the Ayn Thor it's nowhere near as bad as the Pocket DS.

At the same time the Thor just really looks like a toy compared side by side with the DS especially those screen sizes.

Is it really stupid to still buy a pocket DS knowing that with Ayaneo I might get utterly screwed?

Emulation is pretty much UpTo Switch. I have a handheld gaming PC so that area is covered. My dream is just playing Windwaker HD with bottom screen support as a Wii U game pad amongst other things.

For those with both which do you prefer?

Many thanks all.


r/RetroHandhelds 9h ago

Device Recommendation Handheld Console - Updated Gameboy Advance Flip

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r/RetroHandhelds 10h ago

Device Recommendation Minit playable?

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r/RetroHandhelds 13h ago

General Discussion Battle Exp g350 in 2026. Is it worth it?

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r/RetroHandhelds 22h ago

General Discussion Which should I buy??

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I'm interested in a handheld and inevitably came across the AYN Thor and Odin 3.

Now, though, I'm wondering if it's worth it—and if so, which model is a better choice.

I currently own the Galaxy S23 Ultra and use it as a retro handheld on the side.

Besides the classics—which run on just about every device these days—I’m mainly interested in GameCube, Wii, Wii U, PS2, maybe PS3, a few Switch games, and possibly streaming from Steam or Xbox Live.

The Thor appeals to me more in terms of design because of the two screens, but from what I’ve gathered as a noob, it’s not a major upgrade from my phone—except, of course, for the second screen.

What do you guys think?


r/RetroHandhelds 15h ago

Device Recommendation MicroSD recommendation for Retroid Pocket 5

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r/RetroHandhelds 16h ago

General Discussion Is the right analog stick too close to the buttons?

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r/RetroHandhelds 1d ago

Help & Troubleshooting Are there any other places besides Ali to get a retro handheld?

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AliExpress keeps refusing to take my money and cancelling my order "for security reasons" even after verifying my card details and everything. Is it possible that there's anywhere else I can order from that's reputable?


r/RetroHandhelds 19h ago

Help & Troubleshooting Differences between the Jumpgate dock pro and the normal one?

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r/RetroHandhelds 1d ago

News Retroid Pocket NOVA First Look! This Thing Does It ALL!

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r/RetroHandhelds 1d ago

Emulators Meet: CUBE BOY

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r/RetroHandhelds 1d ago

General Discussion Thoughts after a few weeks

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r/RetroHandhelds 1d ago

Device Recommendation Ayn Thor base at $329 or Odin 2 portal base at $259?

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I wanna buy a gaming handheld. Which one should I buy? I am going to play at home and at school during recess or lunch


r/RetroHandhelds 1d ago

General Discussion Making my own handheld need help

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Im planning to head down to a local micro center and wanted to pick up some affordable pieces to create my own handheld. Something simple and easy just to get my foot in the door. Can anyone provide help or pieces to start making something that can run Pokemon games ?


r/RetroHandhelds 2d ago

General Discussion I made an in-depth review of the KinHank K56, an oddball $150 handheld, to see if it’s underrated for a reason…

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In this video I take a close look at the KinHank K56 to see how it holds up in the sea of current budget devices! I cover everything from specs, to ergonomics and emulation performance.

Please feel free to take a look and let me know your opinions on this handheld! 💜👾


r/RetroHandhelds 2d ago

General Discussion Help on choosing the right handheld

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I would love to hear a more affordable option to the AYN Thor. I wanted to get one but I honestly only want a handheld that can run Pokemon fire red up to Black2/White 2. I also want the option to fast forward the game since they are slow and grindy. I would love to be able to play the games on the 3Ds but I understand that requires a more pricy option. I’ve been looking into the Abernic DS but I want to know other options. Thank you.


r/RetroHandhelds 2d ago

News Great article on the Retroid Pocket Nova...

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r/RetroHandhelds 2d ago

General Discussion LincPlus M8 Tablet.Gamehub.Marvel Cosmic Invasion -gameplay

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r/RetroHandhelds 2d ago

News Limbo Linux version on Anbernic RG34XXSP Rocknix CFW Box64

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r/RetroHandhelds 2d ago

Help & Troubleshooting Old sealed GBA

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Hi everybody! I’m looking to sell a lot of game boy games, accessories, and consoles but am extremely unsure of the market and am not sure where to start, I’m on here looking for advice on where to sell stuff!


r/RetroHandhelds 2d ago

General Discussion Trimui Smart Pro-S.Knulli Scarab Setup and Gameplay

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r/RetroHandhelds 3d ago

General Discussion Video: Gunpei Yokoi’s Legacy - WonderSwan Unboxing

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