


(Better dpad than a 360 controller, or a Atari Lynx worse than a SNES / NES) People will probably hack it for even better emulation soon, if not already (old model was hacked well).īuttons just OK. Plays ~85% of good NES games - including some titles & homebrew I didn't expect to work

(can fit in a small pocket, virtually weightless) Invisible pixel ratio issues with NES games. Very high quality screen, games look beautiful. I recently got a Bittboy (NEW model) for $40, and it is quite good for NES emulation. Furthermore, Anbernic’s choice of a Linux-based operating system over Android champions ease of use over customization.I needed something very small, cheap, and with decent emulation. All of our retro favorites look gorgeous on its 4.95-inch Samsung OLED screen, and the device can handle anything up to Dreamcast, PS1, or PSP games. Although the tech specs of this device won’t bowl anyone over, the impressive screen definitely earns its place on this list of the best handheld gaming consoles. Best Screen: Anbernic RG503Īnbernic is one of the most prolific handheld gaming manufacturers and the Anbernic RG503 lives up to its brand’s reputation. Related: Check out the best Gameboy Advance emulators for Android. Limited manufacturing runs can make it difficult to source from third-party retailers.Multiple versions make it hard to distinguish.Small size makes button placement uncomfortable for play.Good build quality (provided you opt for the V2/V3).Extremely portable: 3.5 inches (9cm) in size.
