Handhelds Before 2025: Specs, Prices and Dates

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Last updated Oct 26, 2026 · 22 devices

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Retro handhelds

Emulation handhelds running Android, Linux or their own OS, plus FPGA devices.

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Compare	Pocket DMGAYANEOAndroid 13 · Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 · 3.92in OLED	Android 13	Snapdragon G3x Gen 2	3.92in OLED	$449 to $699	December 2024	Order ↗
Order ↗ A vertical, Game Boy-style Android handheld with a near 8:7 3.92in OLED, one Hall stick plus a touchpad that works as the right stick, and active cooling. Configurations 8GB / 128GB$449Moon White or Arctic Black; sold out on the AYANEO store 2026-10-23 12GB / 256GB$529Moon White, Arctic Black or Retro Color; only the Retro Color is in stock on 2026-10-23 16GB / 512GB$609Moon White or Arctic Black; sold out 16GB / 1TB$699Retro Color Limited Edition; sold out Image: AYANEO Specs Chip Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 OS Android 13 (per Liliputing and Android Central; AYANEO's pages do not give a version), AYASpace and AYAHome Screen 3.92in OLED, 1240x1080, 419 PPI, near 8:7; 450 nits per AYANEO; refresh rate not stated Battery 6000 mAh, 25W PD charging Weight 278 g (91.5 x 151 x 22.3 mm) Controls D-pad, four face buttons, Hall-sensor left stick, touchpad (right stick by default, or mouse), L1/R1/L2/R2, rear triggers, volume wheel, gyro, linear vibration motor, fingerprint sensor in the power button Ports USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.4, 25W charging), microSD Wireless Bluetooth 5.3; Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6 (sources differ) Video out Yes, DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C Timeline May 2024Announced Jul 31, 2024Pre-orders open December 2024Shipping Sources AYANEO(maker) · AYANEO(store) · Liliputing(press) · Com(press) · Androidcentral(press) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Time Extension(press) · Notebookcheck(press)
Compare	Pocket 5RetroidAndroid 13 · Snapdragon 865 · 5.5in AMOLED	Android 13	Snapdragon 865	5.5in AMOLED	$179	Nov 14, 2024	Order ↗
Order ↗ Snapdragon 865 handheld with a 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED screen, active cooling and Hall effect sticks, in a single 8GB/128GB configuration. Configurations 8GB LPDDR4x / 128GB UFS 3.1$179Single SKU; GC, 16Bit and Black buyable on Retroid's store 2026-10-20, Yellow, Turquoise and White sold out Image: Retroid Specs Chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Screen AMOLED, 1920x1080, 60Hz, 500 nits Battery 5000 mAh, 27W charging Weight 280 g Controls D-pad, ABXY (layout swappable), 3D Hall effect sticks, analog L2/R2, L1/R1 Ports USB-C, 3.5mm audio, microSD Wireless Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 Video out Yes, DisplayPort 1080p via USB-C Timeline Sep 6, 2024Announced Sep 9, 2024Pre-orders open Nov 14, 2024Shipping Sources Retroid(maker) · Time Extension(press) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Retro Dodo(press) · Ifixit(press) · Retrocatalog(press) · Notebookcheck(press)
Compare	Pocket MiniRetroidAndroid 10 · Snapdragon 865 · 3.7in AMOLED	Android 10	Snapdragon 865	3.7in AMOLED	$199	October 2024	No longer sold
Compact Snapdragon 865 handheld with a 4:3 AMOLED screen, whose panel turned out to be a scaled 1240x1080 part and was later revised as the Mini V2. Configurations 6GB LPDDR4x / 128GB UFS 3.1$199Original (V1) Image: Retroid Specs Chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Screen AMOLED, marketed as 1280x960 4:3, 60Hz, 500 nits Battery 4000 mAh, 27W charging Weight 215 g Controls D-pad, ABXY (layout swappable), 3D Hall effect sticks, analog L2/R2, L1/R1 Ports USB-C, 3.5mm audio, microSD Wireless Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 Video out Yes, DisplayPort 1080p60 via USB-C Timeline Sep 6, 2024Announced Sep 9, 2024Pre-orders open October 2024Shipping May 10, 2025Pre-orders open Sources Retroid(maker) · Time Extension(press) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Retrocatalog(press) · Retro Dodo(press) · Notebookcheck(press)
Compare	Odin 2 MiniAYNAndroid 13 · Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 5.0in	Android 13	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	5.0in	$339 to $399	June 2024	No longer sold
Smaller Odin 2 with a 5-inch Mini LED screen, the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and a 5000 mAh battery, sold directly by AYN in two memory tiers. Configurations 8GB LPDDR5X / 128GB UFS 4.0$339Base 12GB LPDDR5X / 256GB UFS 4.0$399Pro Image: AYN Specs Chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Screen Mini LED touchscreen, 1920x1080, 60Hz, up to 1100 nits Battery 5000 mAh, 65W quick charge Weight 320 g Controls PS Vita style D-pad, ABXY, Hall effect sticks, L1/R1, L2/R2 triggers, L3/R3 Ports USB-C, Micro HDMI, 3.5mm audio Wireless Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 Video out Yes, DisplayPort over USB-C and micro HDMI Timeline May 16, 2024Announced May 21, 2024Pre-orders open June 2024Shipping Sources Retro Handhelds(press) · Dexerto(press) · Retrocatalog(press) · DroiX(press) · Notebookcheck(press)
Compare	RG35XXSPAnbernicLinux · Allwinner H700 · 3.5in IPS	Linux	Allwinner H700	3.5in IPS	$54.99	May 15, 2024	Order ↗
Order ↗ Anbernic's Game Boy Advance SP-style clamshell on the Allwinner H700, with a Hall-sensor lid that sleeps on close and wakes on open, plus HDMI out and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth. Configurations 1GB LPDDR4 / 16GB microSD$54.99Current anbernic.com listing (compare-at $64.99), ships from China, US or EU warehouse; Silver, Gray, Black/White/Green/Red/Blue Transparent (EU has no White). On 2026-10-26 (Shopify data) only China / Gray and China / Green Transparent were buyable (2 of 20 options); China Silver, Black, White, Red and Blue Transparent and every US and EU option sold out. 1GB LPDDR4 / 64GB microSD$58.99Launch config (Notebookcheck, May 2024): Blue Transparent, Black Transparent, Grey, Silver; $64.99 list with $6 off for the first three days (Retro Handhelds). 1GB LPDDR4 / 64GB + 128GB microSD$73.99Launch config with two cards (Notebookcheck, May 2024); no longer listed on anbernic.com. Image: Anbernic Specs Price $54.99 ($64.99 launch) OS Linux 64-bit (stock); community firmware includes muOS, KNULLI, ROCKNIX, MinUI, SpruceOS, GarlicOS (Retro Catalog) Screen 3.5in IPS, full viewing angle, OCA full lamination, 640x480 (4:3), 60Hz, 228 PPI; no touch Battery 3300mAh polymer lithium, rated 8 hours; 5V/1.5A USB-C charging Weight 192 g Controls D-pad, A/B/X/Y, L1/R1 and L2/R2 shoulder buttons, Start, Select, M (menu) button, power and reset on the right, volume rocker on the left; no analog sticks; vibration motor; Hall magnetic lid switch Ports USB-C (charging), 3.5mm headphone jack, 2x microSD (up to 512GB), HDMI out Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2; supports 2.4G wireless controllers Video out HDMI Timeline May 2024Announced May 15, 2024Pre-orders open Sources Anbernic(maker) · Retro Dodo(press) · Notebookcheck(press) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Retrocatalog(press)
Compare	RG556AnbernicAndroid 13 · Unisoc T820 · 5.48in AMOLED	Android 13	Unisoc T820	5.48in AMOLED	$179.99	March 2024	Order ↗
Order ↗ Horizontal Android 13 handheld with a 5.48-inch 1080p AMOLED touchscreen, Unisoc T820, active fan cooling and a 5500 mAh battery. Configurations 8GB LPDDR4X / 128GB UFS 2.2$179.99Standard Version (black or translucent blue); on Anbernic's store 2026-10-20 the US warehouse has Blue T buyable and Black sold out, EU has both sold out, China has both buyable Image: Anbernic Specs Chip Unisoc T820 (1x A76 2.7GHz + 3x A76 2.3GHz + 4x A55 2.1GHz, Mali-G57 850MHz) Screen AMOLED touchscreen, OCA full lamination, 1920x1080, 60Hz (refresh per Retro Catalog) Battery 5500 mAh Weight 331 g Controls D-pad, ABXY, Hall effect sticks, Hall effect L2/R2, L1/R1, Start/Select, function and return keys, six-axis gyro, vibration motor; L3/R3 per Retro Catalog Ports USB-C (1080p DisplayPort output), 3.5mm audio, microSD (up to 2TB) Wireless Wi-Fi 5 (2.4/5GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 5.0 Video out Yes, 1080p DisplayPort via USB-C (maker notes a DP-capable data cable is required); also wireless screencasting Timeline Feb 5, 2024Pre-orders open March 2024Shipping Sources Anbernic(maker) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Retrocatalog(press)
Compare	Pocket 4 ProRetroidAndroid 13 · Dimensity 1100 · 4.7in IPS	Android 13	Dimensity 1100	4.7in IPS	$139 to $159	January 2024	Order ↗
Order ↗ Dimensity 1100 handheld with a 4.7-inch touchscreen, active cooling and Hall effect sticks, sold alongside the cheaper Dimensity 900 Retroid Pocket 4. Configurations 8GB LPDDR4x / 128GB UFS 3.1$159RP4 Pro; 16Bit and Black buyable on Retroid's store 2026-10-20, 16Bit US, Watermelon, Ice Blue and Crystal sold out MediaTek Dimensity 900 / 4GB LPDDR4x / 128GB UFS 3.1$139RP4 (non-Pro): Dimensity 900, Android 11, no USB-C video out, shipped about ten days after the Pro; every colour sold out on Retroid's store 2026-10-20 Image: Retroid Specs Chip MediaTek Dimensity 1100 Screen Touchscreen, 1334x750, 60Hz, 500 nits Battery 5000 mAh, fast charging Weight 261 g Controls D-pad, ABXY (layout swappable), 3D Hall effect sticks, analog L2/R2, L1/R1, Home, Back, Select, Start Ports USB-C, Micro HDMI, 3.5mm audio, microSD Wireless Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 Video out Yes: RP4 Pro outputs 1080p DisplayPort over USB-C plus 720p micro HDMI; RP4 has micro HDMI 720p only Timeline Dec 11, 2023Announced Dec 20, 2023Pre-orders open Jan 15, 2024Shipping Sources Retroid(maker) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Retrocatalog(press) · Notebookcheck(press) · Androidcentral(press)
Released in 2023 4
Compare	Smart ProTrimUILinux · Allwinner A133 Plus · 4.96in IPS	Linux	Allwinner A133 Plus	4.96in IPS	$85.99	November 2023	Order ↗
Order ↗ Horizontal Linux handheld with a 4.96-inch 1280x720 IPS screen, Allwinner A133 Plus, twin analog sticks with RGB light rings and a 5000 mAh battery. Configurations 1GB LPDDR4 / 8GB eMMC + microSD$85.99Single model; black, white and grey/beige, all buyable on trimui.net 2026-10-20 (no SD card included) Image: TrimUI Specs Chip Allwinner A133 Plus (quad-core Cortex-A53 1.8GHz, PowerVR GE8300 660MHz) OS TrimUI stock Linux; CrossMix, SpruceOS, NextUI, MinUI, muOS and KNULLI custom firmware supported (per Retro Catalog) Screen IPS, 1280x720, 60Hz (refresh per Retro Catalog) Battery 5000 mAh Weight 231 g (Retro Catalog; Retro Handhelds says 249 g) Controls D-pad, ABXY, two analog sticks with RGB light rings (no working L3/R3), L1/R1, L2/R2, Start/Select, Menu, FN switch, power, volume rocker Ports USB-C (top, OTG), USB-C (bottom, charging), microSD, 3.5mm audio Wireless Wi-Fi 5 (per Retro Catalog); Bluetooth not confirmed Video out None (Retro Catalog states no video out; Time Extension notes a blanked-off plate on the bottom edge) Timeline November 2023Shipping Sources TrimUI(maker) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Retrocatalog(press) · TrimUI(store) · Time Extension(press)
Compare	Odin 2AYNAndroid 13 · Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 6.0in IPS	Android 13	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	6.0in IPS	$339 to $499	Oct 26, 2023	No longer sold
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 handheld with a 6-inch 1080p IPS screen and an 8000 mAh battery, crowdfunded on Indiegogo in three memory tiers. Configurations 8GB LPDDR5X / 128GB UFS 4.0$339Base 12GB LPDDR5X / 256GB UFS 4.0$439Pro 16GB LPDDR5X / 512GB UFS 4.0$499Max Image: AYN Specs Chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Screen IPS touchscreen, 1920x1080, 60Hz Battery 8000 mAh, 65W Quick Charge 5.0 Weight 420 g Controls D-pad, ABXY, Hall effect sticks, L1/R1, L2/R2 triggers, L3/R3, two rear programmable buttons Ports USB-C (USB 3.1), Micro HDMI, 3.5mm audio, microSD Wireless Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 Video out Yes, via micro HDMI Timeline Aug 22, 2023Pre-orders open Oct 26, 2023Shipping Jan 30, 2026discontinued Sources Retro Handhelds(press) · Retro Dodo(press) · Dexerto(press) · Retrocatalog(press) · Ifixit(press) · Notebookcheck-ru(press)
Compare	RG405MAnbernicAndroid 12 · Unisoc Tiger T618 · 4in IPS	Android 12	Unisoc Tiger T618	4in IPS	$119.99	March 2023	Order ↗
Order ↗ Android 12 handheld in a CNC-machined aluminium shell with a 4-inch 640x480 IPS touchscreen, Unisoc T618, Hall effect sticks and a 4500 mAh battery. Configurations 4GB LPDDR4X / 128GB eMMC$119.99Standard Version (black or grey), single SKU; Anbernic's store ships it from China only (no US warehouse option): Gray buyable, Black sold out on 2026-10-20 Image: Anbernic Specs Chip Unisoc Tiger T618 (2x A75 + 6x A55 at 2.0GHz, Mali-G52 850MHz) Screen IPS touchscreen, full lamination, 640x480, 60Hz (refresh per Retro Catalog) Battery 4500 mAh Weight 260 g Controls D-pad, ABXY, Hall effect sticks with L3/R3, L1/R1, L2/R2, Start/Select, home, volume buttons, six-axis gyro, vibration motor, touchscreen; Retro Catalog lists L2/R2 as analog Ports USB-C, 3.5mm audio, microSD (up to 2TB) Wireless Wi-Fi 5 (2.4/5GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 5.0 Video out Yes, via USB-C (per Retro Catalog; Anbernic's page lists wireless screen projection only) Timeline March 2023Shipping Mar 24, 2023Announced Sources Anbernic(maker) · Retrocatalog(press) · Retro Dodo(press) · Ithome(press)
Compare	Mini PlusMiyooLinux · SigmaStar SSD202D · 3.5in IPS	Linux	SigmaStar SSD202D	3.5in IPS	$53.99 to $58.99	March 2023	Order ↗
Order ↗ Vertical Game Boy-style Linux handheld with a 3.5-inch 640x480 IPS screen, built-in Wi-Fi and a 3000 mAh battery, a larger version of the Miyoo Mini. My coverage Miyoo Mini Plus in 2026: What to Know Before Buying One Configurations 128MB DDR3 / microSD (bundled card size varied by seller)$53.99 to $58.99Single model; Gray, Black, Purple, White and transparent colours; lomiyoo.com sells Purple, Black, Gray and White with no card ($53.99) or a 64GB card ($58.99), all buyable 2026-10-20 Image: Miyoo Specs Chip SigmaStar SSD202D (dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 1.2GHz) OS Miyoo stock Linux; OnionOS custom firmware supported Screen IPS, 640x480, 60Hz (refresh per Retro Catalog) Battery 3000 mAh Weight 162 g Controls D-pad, ABXY, Start/Select, Menu, L1/R1/L2/R2 side-by-side shoulder buttons, volume buttons, power; no analog sticks Ports USB-C (charging), 3.5mm audio, microSD Wireless Wi-Fi (version not stated); no Bluetooth (per Retro Catalog) Video out None (Retro Catalog states it can't be connected to external monitors) Timeline Feb 24, 2023Pre-orders open Mar 1, 2023Shipping Sources Retrocatalog(press) · Time Extension(press) · Miyoo(store) · Retro Dodo(press) · Retro Handhelds(press)
Released in 2022 2
Compare	RG35XXAnbernicLinux · Quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 with PowerVR SGX544MP GPU · 3.5in IPS	Linux	Quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 with PowerVR SGX544MP GPU	3.5in IPS	$55.99	December 2022	No longer sold
Vertical Game Boy-style Linux handheld with a 3.5-inch 640x480 IPS screen, 256MB of DDR3 RAM, dual microSD slots and mini HDMI output, with no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Configurations 256MB DDR3 / 64GB microSD (games card)$55.99Base, one card 256MB DDR3 / 64GB + 128GB microSD (two cards)TBATwo-card bundle; launch price not confirmed Image: Anbernic Specs Chip Quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 with PowerVR SGX544MP GPU (Anbernic does not name the SoC) OS Anbernic stock Linux; later units dual-boot the stock OS and GarlicOS Screen IPS, OCA full lamination, 640x480 Battery 2100 mAh at launch (maker page now lists 2600 mAh) Weight 165 g Controls D-pad, ABXY, Start/Select, Menu, Power, Reset, volume rocker, L1/L2/R1/R2 on the back, vibration motor; no analog sticks Ports mini HDMI, USB-C (charging), 3.5mm audio, 2x microSD Wireless None (no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth); maker lists support for a 2.4G wireless gamepad Video out Yes, via mini HDMI Timeline Dec 8, 2022Pre-orders open Sources Anbernic(maker) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Time Extension(press) · Anbernic(press) · Retro Dodo(press) · Retrogamecorps(press)
Compare	OdinAYNAndroid 10 · Snapdragon 845 · 5.98in IPS	Android 10	Snapdragon 845	5.98in IPS	$199 to $328	January 2022	No longer sold
First AYN handheld, a 5.98-inch Android device sold in Lite, Base and Pro versions, with the Lite on a MediaTek Dimensity 900 instead of the Snapdragon 845. Configurations MediaTek Dimensity 900 / 4GB LPDDR4x / 64GB UFS 2.1$199Lite (Dimensity 900, Android 11, Wi-Fi 6 / BT 5.2, SIM slot) 4GB LPDDR4x / 64GB UFS 2.1$239Base 8GB LPDDR4x / 128GB UFS 2.1$287Pro 8GB LPDDR4x / 256GB$328Pro, higher storage Image: AYN Specs Chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (Base, Pro); Odin Lite uses MediaTek Dimensity 900 OS Android 10 (Base, Pro); Android 11 (Lite) Screen IPS touchscreen, 1920x1080, 60Hz Battery 6000 mAh (Pro); 5000 mAh (Base, Lite) per CNX Software Weight 367 g (Base, Pro); 362 g (Lite) Controls D-pad, ABXY, two analog sticks with L3/R3, analog L2/R2, L1/R1, M1/M2 rear buttons, rumble, gyroscope Ports USB-C (USB 3.1), Micro HDMI, 3.5mm audio, microSD Wireless Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 (Base, Pro); Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 (Lite) Video out Yes, via micro HDMI (the Lite needs a separate HDMI adapter for the Super Dock) Timeline Aug 19, 2021Pre-orders open Jan 17, 2022Shipping Sources Cnx-software(press) · Retro Handhelds(press) · Liliputing(press) · Retrocatalog(press) · Wikipedia(press)
Released in 2021 1
Compare	PocketAnalogueAnalogueOS · Intel/Altera Cyclone V FPGA + Intel/Altera Cyclone 10 FPGA · 3.5in LTPS	AnalogueOS	Intel/Altera Cyclone V FPGA + Intel/Altera Cyclone 10 FPGA	3.5in LTPS	$239.99	Dec 13, 2021	Order ↗
Order ↗ FPGA handheld that plays original Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance cartridges, plus other handheld cartridges through adapters, on a 3.5-inch 1600x1440 615ppi LCD. Configurations microSD slot$239.99Black (launched at $199.99) microSD slot$239.99White (launched at $199.99) Image: Analogue Specs Chip Intel/Altera Cyclone V FPGA (49K logic elements) + Intel/Altera Cyclone 10 FPGA (15K logic elements) OS Analogue OS (named Pocket OS on the product page); openFPGA cores supported Screen 3.5-inch LTPS LCD, 1600x1440, 615 ppi, Gorilla Glass, variable refresh, 360-degree rotation Battery 4300 mAh Weight 276 g (per Tom's Guide) Controls D-pad, four face buttons, L/R shoulder buttons on the back; all buttons remappable Ports Game cartridge slot, USB-C (charging), Link port, microSD, 3.5mm audio Wireless None listed for Pocket itself; Analogue Dock supports Bluetooth and 2.4GHz controllers Video out Yes, 1080p HDMI via the Analogue Dock (sold separately) Timeline Aug 3, 2020Pre-orders open Dec 13, 2021Shipping Dec 14, 2021Price change Mar 2, 2026Price change Sources Analogue(maker) · Nintendolife(press) · Dualshockers(press) · Destructoid(press) · Time Extension(press) · Tomsguide(press)

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PC handhelds

Handheld gaming PCs running Windows, SteamOS or other x86 and ARM systems.

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Compare	Win Mini (2024)GPDWindows 11 · Ryzen 7 8840U / Ryzen 5 8640U · 7in LTPS	Windows 11	Ryzen 7 8840U / Ryzen 5 8640U	7in LTPS	$879 to $999	2024	No official listing found
Clamshell handheld with a 7-inch 1080p 120Hz VRR screen and a keyboard; the 2024 model moved to Ryzen 8040 chips and replaced the OCuLink port with USB-A. Configurations AMD Ryzen 7 8840U / 32GB LPDDR5-6400 / 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe$879Indiegogo price AMD Ryzen 7 8840U / 32GB LPDDR5-6400 / 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe$999Indiegogo price AMD Ryzen 5 8640UTBAAnnounced; no launch price published Image: GPD Specs Chip AMD Ryzen 7 8840U or AMD Ryzen 5 8640U OS Windows 11 Home Screen 7in LTPS touchscreen, 1920x1080, 60Hz/120Hz VRR, FreeSync Premium Battery 44.24 Wh Weight 522 g (1.15 lb, GPD spec image) Controls D-pad, ABXY, Hall effect mini joysticks with L3/R3, shoulder buttons, QWERTY keyboard, detachable grips Ports USB4 Type-C (40Gbps), USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 3.5mm audio Wireless Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 (per GPD Store; DroiX blog says Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2) Video out Yes, via USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, up to 8K 60Hz) and the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port Timeline Mar 1, 2024Announced Mar 7, 2024Pre-orders open Sources Tom's Hardware(press) · Unwire(press) · Notebookcheck(press) · Gpdstore(retailer) · DroiX(retailer)
Compare	ROG Ally XASUSWindows 11 · Ryzen Z1 Extreme · 7in IPS	Windows 11	Ryzen Z1 Extreme	7in IPS	$799.99	Jul 22, 2024	Sold out ↗
Sold out ↗ Revised ROG Ally with the same Z1 Extreme chip and screen, 24GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, an 80 Wh battery and a second USB-C port with USB4. Configurations 24GB LPDDR5 (12GB x2) / 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe (M.2 2280)$799.99RC72LA-ALLYX.Z1X Image: ASUS Specs Chip AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme OS Windows 11 Home Screen 7in IPS-level, 1920x1080, 120Hz, 500 nits, touchscreen, FreeSync Premium Battery 80 Wh Weight 678 g Controls D-pad, ABXY, 2 thumbsticks, Hall effect analog triggers, bumpers, View, Menu, Command Center and Armoury Crate buttons, 2 assignable grip buttons, HD haptics, 6-axis gyro Ports USB4 Type-C (Thunderbolt 4 compliant, DisplayPort 1.4, PD 3.0), USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, PD), 3.5mm audio, microSD (UHS-II) Wireless Wi-Fi 6E (tri-band, 2x2), Bluetooth 5.4 (maker: version may vary by OS) Video out Yes, DisplayPort over both USB-C ports Timeline Jun 2, 2024Announced Jul 22, 2024Shipping Sources ASUS(maker) · Techradar(press) · Gamesmarket(press)
Compare	Claw A1MMSIWindows 11 · Core Ultra 7 155H / Core Ultra 5 135H · 7in IPS	Windows 11	Core Ultra 7 155H / Core Ultra 5 135H	7in IPS	$699.99 to $799.99	Mar 8, 2024	No official listing found
MSI's first handheld and the first major one with an Intel Core Ultra (Meteor Lake) chip, with a 7-inch 1080p 120Hz screen and a Thunderbolt 4 port. Configurations Intel Core Ultra 5 135H / 16GB LPDDR5-6400 / 512GB SSD$699.99A1M-052US Intel Core Ultra 7 155H / 16GB LPDDR5-6400 / 512GB SSD$749.99A1M-051US Intel Core Ultra 7 155H / 16GB LPDDR5-6400 / 1TB SSD$799.99A1M-050US Image: MSI Specs Chip Intel Core Ultra 7 155H or Intel Core Ultra 5 135H OS Windows 11 Home Screen 7in IPS-level, 1920x1080, 120Hz, 500 nits, 100% sRGB, touchscreen, VRR Battery 53 Wh Weight 675 g Controls D-pad, ABXY, Hall effect joysticks and triggers, bumpers, macro buttons, HD haptics, fingerprint reader in power button Ports Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (DisplayPort, PD 3.0 charging), 3.5mm audio, microSD Wireless Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750), Bluetooth 5.4 Video out Yes, DisplayPort via the Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port Timeline Jan 10, 2024Announced Mar 8, 2024Shipping Sources Windowscentral(press) · Pcgamesn(press) · Sammobile(press) · TechPowerUp(press)
Released in 2023 4
Compare	Steam Deck OLEDValveSteamOS 3 · custom APU / 6nm · 7.4in OLED	SteamOS 3	custom APU / 6nm	7.4in OLED	$789 to $949	Nov 16, 2023	Order ↗
Order ↗ Revision of the Steam Deck with a 7.4-inch 90Hz HDR OLED screen, a 6nm APU, a 50 Wh battery and Wi-Fi 6E. Configurations 16GB LPDDR5-6400 / 512GB NVMe SSD$789512GB; $549 until the 2026-05-27 increase; buyable in Steam's store data 2026-10-20 16GB LPDDR5-6400 / 1TB NVMe SSD$9491TB; $649 until the 2026-05-27 increase; buyable in Steam's store data 2026-10-20 16GB LPDDR5-6400 / 1TB NVMe SSD$6791TB Limited Edition, US and Canada only, limited quantity; sold out, not among Steam's options 2026-10-20 Image: Valve Specs Price $789 to $949 ($549 to $649 before the 2026-05-27 increase; $679 Limited Edition sold out) Chip AMD custom APU, 6nm (Zen 2 4-core/8-thread CPU, 8 CU RDNA 2 GPU) OS SteamOS 3 Screen 7.4in HDR OLED, 1280x800, up to 90Hz, 1000 nits peak HDR, 600 nits SDR, 110% P3 Battery 50 Wh Weight 640 g Controls D-pad, ABXY, analog triggers, bumpers, View and Menu buttons, 4 assignable grip buttons, 2 thumbsticks with capacitive touch, 2 haptic trackpads, 6-axis gyro Ports USB-C (USB 3 Gen 2, DisplayPort, 45W PD 3.0 charging), 3.5mm audio, microSD (UHS-I) Wireless Wi-Fi 6E (tri-band, 2x2), Bluetooth 5.3 Video out Yes, DisplayPort via USB-C, up to 8K 60Hz or 4K 120Hz Timeline Nov 9, 2023Announced Nov 16, 2023Pre-orders open Nov 16, 2023Shipping May 27, 2026Price change Sources Valve(maker) · Gameinformer(press) · VGC(press) · Gematsu(press)
Compare	Legion GoLenovoWindows 11 · Ryzen Z1 Extreme · 8.8in IPS	Windows 11	Ryzen Z1 Extreme	8.8in IPS	$699.99 to $749.99	Oct 31, 2023	No official listing found
Windows handheld with an 8.8-inch 2560x1600 144Hz screen, detachable controllers, a kickstand and an FPS mode that uses the right controller as a mouse. Configurations 16GB LPDDR5X-7500 / 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe (M.2 2242)$699.99512GB 16GB LPDDR5X-7500 / 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe (M.2 2242)$749.991TB, US only at launch Image: Lenovo Specs Chip AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme OS Windows 11 Home Screen 8.8in IPS, 2560x1600, 144Hz, 500 nits, 97% DCI-P3, 10-point touch, Gorilla Glass 5 Battery 49.2 Wh Weight Under 640 g without controllers, under 854 g with controllers Controls Detachable controllers: D-pad, ABXY, 2 joysticks, touchpad, mouse wheel, FPS mode switch, LB, M1/RB, M2, Y1/Y2, M3/Y3, release buttons, 4 function buttons; 6-axis gyro Ports 2x USB4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), 3.5mm audio, microSD, 2x pogo pin connectors (controllers) Wireless Wi-Fi 6E (AMD RZ616, 2x2), Bluetooth 5.3 Video out Yes, DisplayPort 1.4 via either USB4 port Timeline Sep 1, 2023Announced Oct 31, 2023Shipping Sources Lenovo(maker) · Tom's Hardware(press) · Pcgamer(press) · Wikipedia(reference)
Compare	ROG AllyASUSWindows 11 · Ryzen Z1 Extreme / Ryzen Z1 · 7in IPS	Windows 11	Ryzen Z1 Extreme / Ryzen Z1	7in IPS	$599 to $699	Jun 13, 2023	No official listing found
ASUS's first Windows handheld, with a 7-inch 1080p 120Hz screen, sold with a Ryzen Z1 Extreme or Ryzen Z1 chip and 512GB of storage. My coverage Steam Deck vs ROG Ally vs Legion Go 2 vs X2 Mini Pro: 4 games, 3 power levels Configurations AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme / 16GB LPDDR5-6400 / 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe (M.2 2230)$699.99Z1 Extreme (RC71L-ALLY.Z1X_512) AMD Ryzen Z1 / 16GB LPDDR5-6400 / 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe (M.2 2230)$599.99Z1 (RC71L-ALLY.Z1_512), arrived later in 2023 Image: ASUS Specs Chip AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme or AMD Ryzen Z1 OS Windows 11 Home Screen 7in IPS-level, 1920x1080, 120Hz, 500 nits, touchscreen, FreeSync Premium Battery 40 Wh Weight 608 g Controls D-pad, ABXY, 2 thumbsticks, Hall effect analog triggers, bumpers, View, Menu, Command Center and Armoury Crate buttons, 2 assignable grip buttons, HD haptics, 6-axis gyro Ports ROG XG Mobile interface / USB-C combo (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.4), 3.5mm audio, microSD (UHS-II) Wireless Wi-Fi 6E (tri-band, 2x2), Bluetooth 5.4 (maker: version may vary by OS) Video out Yes, DisplayPort 1.4 via the USB-C port Timeline May 11, 2023Announced May 11, 2023Pre-orders open Jun 13, 2023Shipping Sources ASUS(maker) · Slashgear(press) · HotHardware(press) · GSMArena(press)
Compare	Win 4GPDWindows 11 · Ryzen 7 6800U · 6in IPS	Windows 11	Ryzen 7 6800U	6in IPS	$799 to $1,199	March 2023	No official listing found
Slider handheld with a 6-inch 1080p screen that slides up over a backlit QWERTY keyboard, using a Ryzen 7 6800U and a USB4 port. Configurations 16GB LPDDR5-6400 / 512GB NVMe (M.2 2280)$79916GB/512GB 16GB LPDDR5-6400 / 1TB NVMe (M.2 2280)$89916GB/1TB 32GB LPDDR5-6400 / 1TB NVMe (M.2 2280)$99932GB/1TB 32GB LPDDR5-6400 / 2TB NVMe (M.2 2280)$1,19932GB/2TB Image: GPD Specs Chip AMD Ryzen 7 6800U OS Windows 11 Home Screen 6in H-IPS, 1920x1080, 60Hz (40Hz mode), touchscreen, Gorilla Glass 5 Battery 45.62 Wh Weight About 570 g Controls D-pad, ABXY, 2 analog sticks, shoulder buttons with RGB lighting, optical finger mouse, slide-out backlit QWERTY keyboard, 6-axis gyro Ports USB4 Type-C (40Gbps), USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), USB-A, microSD Wireless Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 Video out Yes, via the USB4 Type-C port Timeline Sep 21, 2022Announced Dec 19, 2022Pre-orders open March 2023Shipping Sources Ithome(press) · Notebookcheck(press) · Overkill(press) · Gpdstore(retailer)
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Compare	Steam DeckValveSteamOS 3 · custom APU / 7nm · 7in IPS	SteamOS 3	custom APU / 7nm	7in IPS	$399 to $649	Feb 28, 2022	No longer sold
Valve's first Steam Deck, a 7-inch LCD handheld running SteamOS, sold in 64GB eMMC, 256GB and 512GB NVMe tiers. My coverage A Possible Steam Deck 2 Chip Has Shown Up in a Benchmark Is FSR 4 Coming to the Steam Deck? What AMD Has Actually Said Steam Deck vs ROG Ally vs Legion Go 2 vs X2 Mini Pro: 4 games, 3 power levels Configurations 16GB LPDDR5-5500 / 64GB eMMC$39964GB; cut to $349 on 2023-11-09 and phased out 16GB LPDDR5-5500 / 256GB NVMe SSD$529256GB; cut to $399 on 2023-11-09, discontinued December 2025 16GB LPDDR5-5500 / 512GB NVMe SSD$649512GB; cut to $449 on 2023-11-09 and phased out Image: Valve Specs Chip AMD custom APU, 7nm (Zen 2 4-core/8-thread CPU, 8 CU RDNA 2 GPU) OS SteamOS 3 Screen 7in optically bonded IPS LCD, 1280x800, 60Hz, 400 nits typical, touchscreen Battery 40 Wh Weight 669 g Controls D-pad, ABXY, analog L/R triggers, L/R bumpers, View and Menu buttons, 4 assignable grip buttons, 2 thumbsticks with capacitive touch, 2 square haptic trackpads, 6-axis gyro Ports USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode, 45W PD 3.0 charging), 3.5mm audio, microSD (UHS-I) Wireless Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2x2), Bluetooth 5.0 Video out Yes, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode via USB-C, up to 8K 60Hz or 4K 120Hz Timeline Jul 15, 2021Announced Jul 16, 2021Pre-orders open Feb 28, 2022Shipping Nov 9, 2023Price change Dec 20, 2025discontinued Sources Valve(maker) · Gematsu(press) · Pcgamer(press) · Gamingonlinux(press) · Steampowered(press) · Gameinformer(press)

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