Retro Gaming Consoles
FPGA consoles, clone systems, mini consoles, and emulation handhelds. Find the best way to play classic games in 2025.
Editor's Picks
Our highest-rated retro consoles
Analogue • FPGA Handheld
Analogue Pocket
Premium FPGA handheld that plays Game Boy, GBC, and GBA cartridges with perfect accuracy. Beautiful 1600x1440 display.
Pros
- + Perfect accuracy
- + Stunning screen
- + Premium build
Cons
- - Expensive
- - Limited stock
Analogue • FPGA Console
Analogue Super NT
The definitive way to play SNES games. FPGA-based with HDMI output, plays original cartridges perfectly.
Pros
- + FPGA accuracy
- + 1080p HDMI
- + Original carts
Cons
- - Pricey
- - No cart slot cover
Various • FPGA Multi-System
MiSTer FPGA
Open-source FPGA platform supporting 100+ systems. The ultimate solution for serious collectors.
Pros
- + 100+ cores
- + Highly accurate
- + Active community
Cons
- - DIY assembly
- - Learning curve
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Hyperkin • Clone System
Retron 5
$159
Multi-system emulation console. Plays NES, SNES, Genesis, GBA, and Famicom carts.
Analogue • FPGA Console
Analogue Mega SG
$189
FPGA Genesis/Mega Drive console with perfect compatibility and HDMI output.
Playmaji • Multi-System
Polymega
$399+
Modular retro console supporting CD and cartridge-based systems with swappable modules.
Hyperkin • Clone System
RetroN Sq
$69
Budget Game Boy player with HDMI. Plays GB, GBC, and GBA carts on your TV.
Anbernic • Emulation Handheld
Anbernic RG35XX Plus
$65
Budget-friendly emulation handheld. Great for 8-bit and 16-bit systems.
Miyoo • Emulation Handheld
Miyoo Mini Plus
$69
Compact emulation handheld with great build quality and excellent screen.
Nintendo • Mini Console
SNES Classic Mini
$79
Official Nintendo mini console with 21 built-in SNES games. Easily moddable.
Sega • Mini Console
Genesis Mini 2
$99
Official Sega mini with 60+ Genesis and Sega CD games. Excellent emulation.
Konami • Mini Console
TurboGrafx-16 Mini
$99
Mini console featuring 57 TurboGrafx-16 and PC Engine games.
Retroid • Emulation Handheld
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro
$199
Android-based handheld capable of PS2 and GameCube emulation.
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