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YOUR GUIDE TO RETRO GAMING GEAR

Honest reviews and buying guides for retro handhelds, arcade machines and controllers. No hype, just signal.

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RETRO HANDHELDS

Miyoo Mini, R36S, RG35XX and more. The best pocket emulators reviewed.

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MINI ARCADE MACHINES

Desktop arcade cabinets that actually deliver. We cut through the noise.

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RETRO CONTROLLERS

8BitDo and beyond. Classic feel, modern compatibility.

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BEST RETRO HANDHELDS: MIYOO MINI PLUS vs R36S vs RG35XX

We tested the three most popular budget retro handhelds side by side. Here's what actually matters.

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DEVICEPRICESCREENRATING
Miyoo Mini+~ÂŖ603.5" IPS★★★★★
R36S~ÂŖ353.5" IPS★★★★☆
RG35XX~ÂŖ453.5" IPS★★★★☆
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MIYOO MINI PLUS

MIYOO MINI PLUS

Best overall retro handheld under ÂŖ100

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8BITDO SN30 PRO

8BITDO SN30 PRO

Best retro-style Bluetooth controller

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R36S HANDHELD

R36S HANDHELD

Best budget retro handheld under ÂŖ40

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MINI ARCADE MACHINE

MINI ARCADE MACHINE

Best desktop arcade machine for gifting

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