October 8, 2024

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Handhelds Database

Retro Dock is building a database of classic and modern gaming handhelds, with information to chronicle the history of handheld gaming … and to help you pick your next device! This database is far from complete, as we are currently focusing on current and recently available emulation devices.

Looking for a specific device? Use the search bar above. If you want even more handhelds and specs, including older and rare devices, visit the SBC Gaming handhelds spreadsheet.

Analogue

Analogue's boutique FPGA device plays original handheld gaming cartridges from the 80s and 90s (and is now emulation capable, too).

Anbernic

Anbernic is one of China's leading producers of emulation handhelds, with a wide range of devices of different prices, power, and form factors.

AOKZOE

AOKZOE produces high-end Windows handhelds aimed at portable AAA gaming.

Asus

Computer manufacturer Asus enters the handheld gaming market with the ROG Ally, a powerful Windows PC.

AYANEO

Hong Kong-based ANYUN has been producing some of the most powerful, and unique Windows and Android handhelds since 2020.

AYN

A relative newcomer to the handheld scene, AYN makes popular mid-range Android and Windows devices with excellent performance.

Data Frog

Data Frog is a relative newcomer to retro handhelds, with a focus on low-powered and low-priced budget devices.

Game Kiddy

Game Kiddy is a staple of the Chinese retro handheld world, with a line of cleanly designed devices that are accessible if under-powered by today's standards.

GPD

Shenzhen, China-based GPD Technology Co. has produced gaming hardware since 2013, today focusing on powerful laptop-style devices with full keyboards built in.

Lenovo

Computer manufacturer Lenovo enters the handheld gaming market with the Legion Go, a powerful Windows PC.

Miyoo

Miyoo (a.k.a. Bittboy) specializes in pocketable budget handhelds, making great entry devices for newcomers.

MSI

PC gaming hardware manufacturer MSI enters the handheld market with the Claw, a Windows device powered by Intel.

Odroid

South Korea-based HardKernel makes a variety of single-board computers, including some lower-end Linux handhelds under the Odroid brand.

OneXPlayer

Chinese laptop maker One-Netbook produces high-end Windows gaming handhelds, under the brand name OneXPlayer.

PowKiddy

One of China's older players on the modern handheld emulation scene, PowKiddy has been making inexpensive devices under its own name and many that are unbranded.

Retroid

Retroid specializes in Android-based handhelds in a small form factor and mid-range pricing.

TRIMUI

TRIMUI produces small, budget-friendly devices loved by many, despite their weaker performance.

Valve

Valve shook the handheld gaming world in 2022 with the Steam Deck, a powerful Linux device capable of PC gaming and high-end emulation.

Z-Pocket Game

The brainchild of retro enthusiast Lao Zhang, the ZPG line features lower-end devices with interesting and unique design choices.

Other Devices

A collection of handheld gaming devices from other companies, including one-offs and lesser-known handhelds from recent years.