Best handhelds for PS2

Ranked from our database of handhelds. Prices are launch prices.

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The best handheld for PS2 in our database is the AYANEO Pocket S. It scores 90 out of 100 for PS2 and launched at about $399. The cheapest is the RG-477M at $220. 39 handhelds qualify; these are the top 10.

#HandheldLaunch pricePlays well up toScreenTwo sticksWi-Fi
1AYANEO Pocket SBest for PS2$399Switch6.0 inch IPS 16:9✓✓
2AYN Odin 3$330PS26.0 inch AMOLED 16:9✓✓
3AYN Odin 2 Portal$320PS27.0 inch AMOLED 16:9✓✓
4Retroid Pocket 6$240Switch5.5 inch AMOLED 16:9✓✓
5KONKR Pocket Fit$299PS26.0 inch LCD 16:9✓✓
6Retroid Pocket Nova$229Switch4.5 inch AMOLED 4:3✓✓
7Anbernic RG-477MCheapest$220PS24.7 inch LTPS 4:3✓✓
8AYANEO Pocket DSBest screen$399SwitchTwo screens: 7 inch and 5 inch OLED✓✓
9AYANEO Pocket ACE$329Switch4.5 inch IPS 3:2✓✓
10AYANEO Pocket DMGMost pocketable$340Switch3.92 inch OLED✗✓

Every handheld here scores 80 or more out of 100 for PS2. Ranked by PS2 score, then RETROPULSE score. Windows handhelds are in their own table below. Released from 2022 on; upcoming handhelds are left out.

  1. 1AYANEO Pocket S
    Best for PS2

    AYANEO Pocket S

    $399 at launch, May 2024, Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2

    • PS2 scores 90 out of 100, GameCube 100.
    • Two sticks and stacked L2 and R2, like a PS2 pad, with analog triggers.
    • 6.0 inch IPS screen, 16:9, Android.
    • 6,000 mAh battery, 350 g.
  2. 2

    AYN Odin 3

    $330 at launch, Dec 2025, Qualcomm Dragonwing Q8

    • PS2 scores 90 out of 100, GameCube 100.
    • Two sticks and stacked L2 and R2, like a PS2 pad, with analog triggers.
    • 6.0 inch AMOLED screen, 16:9, Android.
    • 8,000 mAh battery, 390 g.
  3. 3AYN Odin 2 Portal

    AYN Odin 2 Portal

    $320 at launch, Jan 2025, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

    • PS2 scores 90 out of 100, GameCube 94.
    • Two sticks and stacked L2 and R2, like a PS2 pad, with analog triggers.
    • 7.0 inch AMOLED screen, 16:9, Android.
    • 8,000 mAh battery, 430 g.
  4. 4

    Retroid Pocket 6

    $240 at launch, Jan 2026, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

    • PS2 scores 90 out of 100, GameCube 100.
    • Two sticks and stacked L2 and R2, like a PS2 pad, with analog triggers.
    • 5.5 inch AMOLED screen, 16:9, Android.
    • 6,000 mAh battery, 304 g.
  5. 5

    KONKR Pocket Fit

    $299 at launch, Nov 2025, Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3

    • PS2 scores 90 out of 100, GameCube 100.
    • Two sticks and stacked L2 and R2, like a PS2 pad, with analog triggers.
    • 6.0 inch LCD screen, 16:9, Android.
    • 8,000 mAh battery, 386 g.
  6. 6

    Retroid Pocket Nova

    $229 at launch, Jul 2026, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

    • PS2 scores 90 out of 100, GameCube 100.
    • Two sticks and stacked L2 and R2, like a PS2 pad, with analog triggers.
    • 4.5 inch AMOLED screen, 4:3, Android.
    • 5,000 mAh battery, 255 g.
  7. 7
    Cheapest

    Anbernic RG-477M

    $220 at launch, Aug 2025, MediaTek Dimensity 8300

    • PS2 scores 90 out of 100, GameCube 100.
    • L1 and L2 sit side by side, not stacked like a PS2 pad.
    • 4.7 inch LTPS screen, 4:3, Android.
    • 5,300 mAh battery, 354 g.
  8. 8
    Best screen

    AYANEO Pocket DS

    $399 at launch, Oct 2025, Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2

    • PS2 scores 90 out of 100, GameCube 100.
    • Two sticks and stacked L2 and R2, like a PS2 pad, with analog triggers.
    • 7, 5 inch OLED screen, 16:9, 4:3, Android.
    • 8,000 mAh battery, 540 g.
  9. 9AYANEO Pocket ACE

    AYANEO Pocket ACE

    $329 at launch, May 2025, Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2

    • PS2 scores 90 out of 100, GameCube 100.
    • Two sticks and stacked L2 and R2, like a PS2 pad, with analog triggers.
    • 4.5 inch IPS screen, 3:2, Android.
    • 6,000 mAh battery, 310 g.
  10. 10AYANEO Pocket DMG
    Most pocketable

    AYANEO Pocket DMG

    $340 at launch, Dec 2024, Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2

    • PS2 scores 90 out of 100, GameCube 100.
    • Only one stick, so the PS2 camera stick needs remapping.
    • 3.92 inch OLED screen, 31:27, Android.
    • 6,000 mAh battery, 278 g.

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Windows handhelds for PS2

These are small gaming PCs. They play PS2 at full speed and run PC games too, but they are bigger and cost more. Ranked by RETROPULSE score.

HandheldLaunch pricePS2 scoreWeightScreen
AOKZOE A2$599100649 g7.0 inch IPS 16:10
AYANEO Geek 1S$699100672 g7.0 inch IPS 16:10
AYANEO Flip KB$699100650 g7.0 inch IPS 16:9
MSI Claw A1M$699100675 g7.0 inch IPS 16:9
One Netbook OneXPlayer X1 Mini$799100960 g8.8 inch IPS 16:10

Questions

What is the best handheld for PS2?

The best handheld for PS2 in our database is the AYANEO Pocket S. It scores 90 out of 100 for PS2 and launched at about $399. The cheapest is the RG-477M at $220. 39 handhelds qualify; these are the top 10.

Are these prices current?

No. They are launch prices, the one price we can check for every handheld. Prices today vary by store and on the used market.

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