MIYOO MINI PLUS REVIEW
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The Miyoo Mini Plus remains the sweet spot for sub-£100 retro handhelds in 2026. Build quality punches above its price, the screen is genuinely good in daylight, and OnionOS turns it into a proper pocket emulator. PS1 performance is the ceiling — Dreamcast is a stretch. Buy if you want GBA, SNES and Mega Drive in your jacket pocket without faff.
PROS
- Excellent 3.5" IPS screen
- Solid build quality for the price
- OnionOS is genuinely polished
- Properly pocketable
- Strong D-pad for retro games
CONS
- No analogue sticks
- Struggles with Dreamcast and PSP
- Speaker is weak — use headphones
- No Wi-Fi on the base model
SPECS
HANDS-ON IMPRESSIONS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is the Miyoo Mini Plus worth buying in 2026?
Yes, for most people wanting a pocket emulator under £100. It handles everything up to PS1 reliably, the screen is bright and sharp, and OnionOS is more polished than stock firmware on most competitors. Skip it only if you need Dreamcast or PSP performance.
What emulators does the Miyoo Mini Plus run well?
Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, NES, SNES, Mega Drive, Master System, Neo Geo, arcade (via FBNeo/MAME2003) and PlayStation 1 all run at full speed. N64 and Dreamcast are hit-and-miss. PSP is not recommended.
How long does the battery last?
Real-world battery life is 6 to 8 hours of mixed use with the screen at 50% brightness. Heavier emulation like PS1 drops it closer to 5 hours. It charges via USB-C in about 2 hours.
Miyoo Mini Plus vs R36S — which should I buy?
Buy the Miyoo Mini Plus if you prioritise build quality, screen and pocketability. Buy the R36S if price is the deciding factor and you prefer a larger form factor with dual analogue sticks. Both run similar emulators at similar performance.
Does the Miyoo Mini Plus come with games?
No. It ships with the OS and a microSD card in some bundles, but ROMs are not legally included. You need to supply your own ROMs from games you own.
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