Hello,
Around Christmas time I played through Pokemon Lazarus, and I really enjoyed it. I used a controller, but I realized I missed the tactile feel of a gameboy, especially with these 2d pixel art games. Pokemon, castlevania, Megaman, Dragon warrior. I did some research into what kinds of devices were available, and found a plethora. I was looking into Retroid, because I am interested in accessing my old .NDS files from when I Was hacking gen4 pokemon games, but those were on the pricier end. Someone recommended Anbernac, and Amazon has some really low end units that seemed appealing just because of the price.
Can someone help me run through whats available at what price point with which features? Ideally a link to an article to peruse.
If you have not already, check out Retro Game Corps
He has a YouTube channel that goes really in depth on each device. And even buyer guides based on what you’re looking to do with it.
I’ve been on a work trip since Saturday and I’ve been playing with my Anbernic RG280V. I’ve already beaten Metroid fusion and zero mission. Working on my 5th replay of secret of mana atm 😁
OP, definitely watch the “My Favorite Handhelds of 2025” video. It’s right on the homepage. It’s a great rundown of the current best offerings. Hopefully, one of the styles will resonate with you.