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Miyoo Mini Plus
(21)
The perfect device to start with Retro Gaming on a handheld. OnionOS really is very easy and user-friendly. Put your roms on here easily and play systems up to and including ps1 with ease.
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Anbernic RG35XX Pro
(4)
A nice budget handheld that can play a lot of systems up to and including Ps1.
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Ayn odin 3
(1)
This Android device raises the bar with cutting edge performance and build quality we’ve come to expect from AYNTEC.
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AYN Odin3 Portal
7-inch AMOLED at 120Hz, powerful Dragonwing Q8 and premium AYN controls. A powerhouse for retro gaming and modern emulation.
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TrimUi Brick Hammer
(4)
A very premium handheld with a great screen, which plays all your games up to PS1 brilliantly.
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Retroid Pocket Flip 2
(2)
The updated RP Flip 2 now with 12G RAM, fully ready to play games up to and including Switch.
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Anbernic RG Rotate
(3)
A very special handheld where you fold the screen shut. Good d-pad and perfect for Pokémon on the go.
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Miyoo Mini Flip
The ultimate Pokemon machine, fits easily in your pocket and you can operate it with one hand.
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Anbernic RG34XX
(1)
The handheld looks quite a lot like the original Nintendo Game Boy Advanced, and naturally plays this system perfectly!
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Anbernic RG SP
Modern clamshell that really isn’t a Nintendo Game Boy Advance DS, but then modern :)
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ANBERNIC RG DS Plus
The **Anbernic RG DS Plus** is a compact dual-screen Linux handheld, perfect 4× scaling for Nintendo DS games and a built-in stylus.
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Retroid Pocket Duo Lite
Affordable dual-screen handheld, perfect for gaming up to and including Nintendo DS
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Retroid Pocket Nova
Great handheld with a unique 4:3 screen, perfect for emulation from PS2 right up to Switch.
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Retroid Pocket Duo
A very powerful dual-screen handheld with enough power to emulate modern systems
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Anbernic rg477v
A very nice handheld with a glass front. High-quality Android handheld from Anbernic.
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