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Featured picks from the catalog

Handpicked devices vetted for real-world playability.

AYN Odin 3 handheld

AYN Odin 3

Best overall under $400

Price
~$329
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AYN Thor handheld

AYN Thor

Most unique (dual-screen)

Price
~$349
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Retroid Pocket 5 handheld

Retroid Pocket 5

Best value flagship

Price
~$199
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Retroid Pocket Mini V2 handheld

Retroid Pocket Mini V2

Ultra-pocketable powerhouse

Price
~$179
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AYN Odin 2 handheld

AYN Odin 2

Flagship Android performance

Price
~$299
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AYN Odin 2 Portal handheld

AYN Odin 2 Portal

Premium 7" gaming beast

Price
~$299
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Anbernic RG477V handheld

Anbernic RG477V

Latest budget champion

Price
~$200
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Anbernic RG557 handheld

Anbernic RG557

Budget AMOLED option

Price
~$210
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AYN Loki Max handheld

AYN Loki Max

Windows PC gaming powerhouse

Price
~$799
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Steam Deck OLED handheld

Steam Deck OLED

Best SteamOS experience

Price
~$549
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ROG Xbox Ally X (2025) handheld

ROG Xbox Ally X (2025)

Premium Windows handheld

Price
~$1000
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ROG Xbox Ally (2025) handheld

ROG Xbox Ally (2025)

Budget Windows flagship

Price
~$600
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Lenovo Legion Go S handheld

Lenovo Legion Go S

First SteamOS alternative

Price
~$590
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GPD Win 4 (2025) handheld

GPD Win 4 (2025)

Pocket-sized powerhouse

Price
~$1091
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GPD Win Max 2 (2025) handheld

GPD Win Max 2 (2025)

Laptop-handheld hybrid

Price
~$1531
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AYANEO 3 handheld

AYANEO 3

Modular controls innovation

Price
~$699
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AYANEO Kun handheld

AYANEO Kun

Massive 8" display beast

Price
~$1329
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