Every buying guide, head-to-head comparison and device review we have published on retro handhelds — grouped so you can find the one that answers your question. New to these devices? Start with the buying guides.
Buying guides
Start here if you are not sure which handheld suits you.
- The Best Retro Handheld for Kids in 2026
- The Best Retro Handheld Under $100 (2026)
- AYN Thor vs Budget Handhelds: Is It Worth It?
- Best Games for the R36S: What to Play First
- Handheld Emulator
- Retro Handheld Game Consoles
- R36S Game Console
- R36S Specs & R36 Max Specs: Verified Hardware Sheets
- R36 Max 2 and R36 Ultra X: The 4.5-Inch Refresh
- R36 Pro, Pro Max and Max: What the Names Actually Mean
Head-to-head comparisons
Two devices, side by side, with an honest verdict.
- R36 Max vs R36S: Same Chip, Different Screen
- R36 Max vs Anbernic RG35XX: An Honest Comparison
- R36 Max vs Miyoo Mini Plus: Which Should You Buy?
- R36 Max vs Anbernic RG35XX H: Which Wins?
- R36 Max vs Trimui Brick: Which Retro Handheld Wins?
- R36 Max vs Retroid Pocket: Budget vs Premium
- R36S vs Anbernic RG35XX: Which Budget Handheld to Buy?
- Anbernic RG35XX vs Miyoo Mini Plus: Which to Buy?
- R36 Ultra vs R36S vs R36 Max: Which to Buy?
- R36 Max vs Powkiddy V90: Which Should You Buy?
- Anbernic RG477M vs RG476H: Which Should You Buy?
- ANS13 vs R36S: Which Handheld Should You Buy?
- XF40H vs R36S: Bigger Screen and Wi-Fi vs Budget Classic
- R36 Ultra vs R36 Max: Which Should You Buy?
- R36S vs R36 Ultra: Is the Upgrade Worth It?
Device reviews
What each handheld does well — and where it falls short.
- R36 Ultra Review: The Feature-Packed R36
- SF3000 Review: A Bigger-Screen Budget Handheld
- G350 Review: A Solid Compact Linux Handheld
- R36 Pro Review: The Refined R36S
- ANS13 Review: A Feature-Rich Square-Screen Handheld
- Trimui Brick Review: The Sharpest Budget 2D Handheld
- Trimui Brick Hammer: Metal Build, Pro U Power
- Anbernic RG476H Review: Anbernic's Best T820
- Retroid Pocket 6 Review: The Switch Emulation King
- AYANEO Pocket Air Mini Review: Budget Android Done Right
- ModRetro Chromatic Review: The Ultimate Game Boy Color
- Retroid Pocket Mini V2 Review: Compact Snapdragon Power
- AYN Odin 2 Portal Review: The Flagship Emulation King
Clones, rebrands & authenticity
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Setup & firmware
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