Top picks
The best handheld under $200 in our database is the Retroid Pocket Mini. It plays everything up to PS2 well and launched at about $189. The cheapest is the AYANEO Pocket Air Mini at $90. 144 handhelds qualify; these are the top 10.
| # | Handheld | Launch price | Plays well up to | Screen | Two sticks | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retroid Pocket MiniBest under $200 | $189 | PS2 | 3.7 inch AMOLED 4:3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2 | Retroid Pocket 5 | $200 | PS2 | 5.5 inch AMOLED 16:9 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3 | Retroid Pocket 4 Pro | $199 | PS2 | 4.7 inch IPS 16:9 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 4 | Retroid Pocket Flip 2 D1100 | $190 | PS2 | 5.5 inch AMOLED 16:9 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 5 | Retroid Pocket Classic | $120 | Wii | 3.92 inch AMOLED | ✗ | ✓ |
| 6 | Anbernic RG-556 | $175 | Wii | 5.48 inch AMOLED 16:9 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 7 | AYN Odin LiteBiggest battery | $165 | Wii | 5.98 inch IPS 16:9 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 8 | Anbernic RG Cube | $170 | Wii | 3.95 inch IPS 1:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 9 | Anbernic RG-476H | $165 | Wii | 4.7 inch LTPS 4:3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 10 | AYANEO Pocket Air MiniCheapest | $90 | Wii | 4.2 inch LCD 4:3 | ✓ | ✓ |
Every handheld here launched at $200 or less. Ranked by RETROPULSE score. Released from 2022 on; upcoming handhelds are left out.
- 1
Best under $200Retroid Pocket Mini
$189 at launch, Sep 2024, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
- Plays everything up to PS2 well.
- 3.7 inch AMOLED screen, 4:3, Android and Linux.
- 4,000 mAh battery, 215 g.
Specs, screen fit and owner notesRetroid Pocket Mini vs Retroid Pocket 5Check prices on eBay
- 2
Retroid Pocket 5
$200 at launch, Nov 2024, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
- Plays everything up to PS2 well.
- 5.5 inch AMOLED screen, 16:9, Android and Linux.
- 5,000 mAh battery, 280 g.
Specs, screen fit and owner notesRetroid Pocket 5 vs Retroid Pocket MiniCheck prices on eBay
- 3
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro
$199 at launch, Jan 2024, MediaTek Dimensity 1100
- Plays everything up to PS2 well.
- 4.7 inch IPS screen, 16:9, Android.
- 5,000 mAh battery, 261 g.
Specs, screen fit and owner notesRetroid Pocket 4 Pro vs Retroid Pocket MiniCheck prices on eBay
- 4
Retroid Pocket Flip 2 D1100
$190 at launch, Apr 2025, MediaTek Dimensity 1100
- Plays everything up to PS2 well.
- 5.5 inch AMOLED screen, 16:9, Android.
- 5,000 mAh battery, 300 g.
- 5
Retroid Pocket Classic
$120 at launch, Apr 2025, Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2
- Plays everything up to Wii well.
- 3.92 inch AMOLED screen, 31:27, Android.
- 5,000 mAh battery, 223 g.
Specs, screen fit and owner notesRetroid Pocket Classic vs Retroid Pocket 5Check prices on eBay
- 6
Anbernic RG-556
$175 at launch, Mar 2024, UNISOC Tiger T820
- Plays everything up to Wii well.
- 5.48 inch AMOLED screen, 16:9, Android.
- 5,500 mAh battery, 331 g.
Specs, screen fit and owner notesRG-556 vs Retroid Pocket 5Check prices on eBay
- 7
Biggest batteryAYN Odin Lite
$165 at launch, Jul 2022, MediaTek Dimensity 900
- Plays everything up to Wii well.
- 5.98 inch IPS screen, 16:9, Android.
- 6,600 mAh battery, 280 g.
Specs, screen fit and owner notesOdin Lite vs RG-556Check prices on eBay
- 8
Anbernic RG Cube
$170 at launch, Jun 2024, UNISOC Tiger T820
- Plays everything up to Wii well.
- 3.95 inch IPS screen, 1:1, Android.
- 5,200 mAh battery, 256 g.
Specs, screen fit and owner notesRG Cube vs Retroid Pocket MiniCheck prices on eBay
- 9
Anbernic RG-476H
$165 at launch, Sep 2025, UNISOC Tiger T820
- Plays everything up to Wii well.
- 4.7 inch LTPS screen, 4:3, Android.
- 5,000 mAh battery, 290 g.
Specs, screen fit and owner notesAnbernic RG-476H vs Retroid Pocket ClassicCheck prices on eBay
- 10Cheapest
AYANEO Pocket Air Mini
$90 at launch, Nov 2025, MediaTek Helio G90T
- Plays everything up to Wii well.
- 4.2 inch LCD screen, 4:3, Android.
- 4,500 mAh battery, 269 g.
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Questions
What is the best handheld under $200?
The best handheld under $200 in our database is the Retroid Pocket Mini. It plays everything up to PS2 well and launched at about $189. The cheapest is the AYANEO Pocket Air Mini at $90. 144 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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