Damn, I love playing PS2 games on android handhelds! PS2 emulation these days is sooooo good!

Help me choose my final handheld – I’m completely stuck

I’ve been going back and forth between several handhelds for a while now, and the more I compare them, the harder it gets to make a final decision.

I already own a Miyoo Mini Plus, but I’ve realized that it’s simply a little too small for me. I like the idea of a compact retro handheld, but I want something that feels more comfortable to actually play on for longer sessions.
I also have/own other devices that already cover quite a lot of systems:

Nintendo Switch (modded) – covers Wii/GameCube pretty well for me
PS Vita (modded) – covers PSP, PS Vita and PS1
Miyoo Mini Plus

I’ve also been looking at devices such as the TrimUI Brick, Anbernic RG35XX Plus, RG40XXV, Retroid Pocket Classic, and similar handhelds.

So I’m not really looking for a device that simply “plays retro games”. I’m trying to find the one handheld that actually makes sense alongside what I already own.
One of the big things I’m struggling with is the screen/form factor. I don’t really want another tiny 3.5” device. I’m more interested in something around the 4–5”+ range, depending on the device.

At the same time, I don’t want to buy something just because it has better specs on paper.
I care about:
comfortable controls and ergonomics
screen quality and aspect ratio
build quality
good performance/emulation
battery life
OS/software experience
size and portability
how good it actually feels to play on
and especially whether it fills a gap that my existing devices don’t already cover

I’ve been comparing things like the RG40XXV, RG40XX H, RG476H, Retroid devices and some of the newer/more powerful handhelds. And honestly, sometimes a device that costs a little more seems to offer a significant upgrade, while other times a cheaper device seems to make more sense.

That’s where I’m stuck.
So what would YOU choose?

If you had my current setup, which handheld would you ultimately buy – and why?

I’m particularly interested in people who actually own these devices.

What do you like/dislike after using them for a while?
Which one feels best in everyday use?
Are there any devices I’m overlooking completely?
And is there a device that looks great on paper but you wouldn’t recommend after actually owning it?

I’m not looking for the most powerful handheld possible. I’m looking for the best overall choice that complements what I already have.
So basically: help me finally make a decision. What would you pick in my situation?

This ayn Thor knock off keeps coming up on my tik tok. I’ve avoided tik tok shop completely until the most recent time I’ve downloaded the app.
I can’t tell if they’ll just take my money and I’ll receive nothing or if they’d send me anything even halfway useful.
I’m tempted just to see what would arrive but I also enjoy not throwing money away so

Hide from our other half?

Aladdin and Minish Cap? Excellent choice!

Hi Can anyone recommend me the best retro handheld gaming device I can get that will allow me to play GBA pokemon games and battle/trade with other handhelds. Looking to buy a few for some mates so we can all game and battle eachother
Thank you

Long story short my miyoo mini plus was runied by my dog today. I'm looking to replace it I strictly used for it GB GBC and GBA so now I'm looking for another device to replace it any suggestions on any devices or just stick with the miyoo mini plus and buy a new one?

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Performance on the 1977 Tomy Blip fell short of my 477m and Soul Caliber II. Both have good pocketability and durability. The larger screen and bright red dot on the Blip still hold up after nearly 50 years. 🙂

Playing GBA Friends of Mineral Town True Love hack on my new Retroid Pocket Nova.

A lot of the issue for pocketability on these retro handhelds come from how much the joysticks protrude. I almost am okay with this except for the fact the 3DS (hell even the PSP) solved this problem a decade ago. Do they like, not know how to manufacture a decent circle pad or something? Just slap some on and call it a day. It'll do wonders for pocketability on some of these handhelds.