{"id":2930,"date":"2022-02-14T11:30:51","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T11:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/droix.co.uk\/blogs\/?p=2930"},"modified":"2025-09-11T12:25:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T11:25:01","slug":"the-best-handheld-retro-games-console","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/the-best-handheld-retro-games-console\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Handheld Retro Games Console with video"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It can be overwhelming trying to decide what the best handheld retro games console<\/a> is for you. With so many different choices on the market, it is easy to just throw your hands up and go “I’ll do it later!”. So we at DroiX have put together a handy guide to help you decide on the perfect handheld for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a handheld retro games console?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A handheld retro games console<\/a> is a handheld console used for playing retro games. Self-explanatory, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your typical handheld retro games console<\/a> will consist of a single SoC (System-on-a-Chip) combined with a screen, speakers, and a built-in controller. For those unfamiliar with the concept of an SoC, think of it as something similar to a mobile phone.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What sets these handhelds apart from the average Game Boy however is what they can do<\/strong>. A handheld retro games console<\/a> is characterized by it’s ability to play many<\/strong> retro games. Primarily, arcade games and handheld games from the 80’s and 90’s. Making them excellent companions for breaks during work, or long commutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Handheld Retro Games Consoles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Retroid Pocket Flip – Best overall handheld retro games console<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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