Top picks
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.
| # | Handheld | Launch price | Plays well up to | Screen | Two sticks | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AYANEO Pocket SBest for PS2 | $399 | Switch | 6.0 inch IPS 16:9 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2 | AYN Odin 3 | $330 | PS2 | 6.0 inch AMOLED 16:9 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3 | AYN Odin 2 Portal | $320 | PS2 | 7.0 inch AMOLED 16:9 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 4 | Retroid Pocket 6 | $240 | Switch | 5.5 inch AMOLED 16:9 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 5 | KONKR Pocket Fit | $299 | PS2 | 6.0 inch LCD 16:9 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 6 | Retroid Pocket Nova | $229 | Switch | 4.5 inch AMOLED 4:3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 7 | Anbernic RG-477MCheapest | $220 | PS2 | 4.7 inch LTPS 4:3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 8 | AYANEO Pocket DSBest screen | $399 | Switch | Two screens: 7 inch and 5 inch OLED | ✓ | ✓ |
| 9 | AYANEO Pocket ACE | $329 | Switch | 4.5 inch IPS 3:2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 10 | AYANEO Pocket DMGMost pocketable | $340 | Switch | 3.92 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
Best for PS2AYANEO 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
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.
Specs, screen fit and owner notesAYN Odin 3 vs Odin 2 PortalCheck prices on eBay
- 3

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.
Specs, screen fit and owner notesOdin 2 Portal vs AYN Odin 3Check prices on eBay
- 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.
Specs, screen fit and owner notesRetroid Pocket 6 vs AYN Odin 3Check prices on eBay
- 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.
Specs, screen fit and owner notesKONKR Pocket Fit vs AYN Odin 3Check prices on eBay
- 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.
Specs, screen fit and owner notesRetroid Pocket Nova vs Retroid Pocket 6Check prices on eBay
- 7Cheapest
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.
Specs, screen fit and owner notesRG-477M vs Retroid Pocket 6Check prices on eBay
- 8Best 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

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
Most pocketableAYANEO 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.
| Handheld | Launch price | PS2 score | Weight | Screen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AOKZOE A2 | $599 | 100 | 649 g | 7.0 inch IPS 16:10 |
| AYANEO Geek 1S | $699 | 100 | 672 g | 7.0 inch IPS 16:10 |
| AYANEO Flip KB | $699 | 100 | 650 g | 7.0 inch IPS 16:9 |
| MSI Claw A1M | $699 | 100 | 675 g | 7.0 inch IPS 16:9 |
| One Netbook OneXPlayer X1 Mini | $799 | 100 | 960 g | 8.8 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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Specs, emulation scores and launch prices from the retrocatalog.com handheld database. Scores out of 10 are our own RETROPULSE score.