Best 5 Android Handheld Emulators In 2024...

Are you searching for an Android device that can handle PS2 and GameCube games, as well as the latest game releases? Look no further! Join me as I explore the top handheld gaming devices that offer incredible emulation support and gaming experience.

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[turnbasedtoddy]

There is more of a difference with the RP 4 vs the 4pro than just one has more ram. The more expensive 4pro has a way better chip in it and can play just about every ps2 game just fine. The 4 has a dimensity 900 chip and the 4pro has the 1200. Also the 4pro can do 1080 video on your tv though the usb-c port on the bottom, the regular 4 can’t. It only does 720p through hdmi.

[Streetsupra]

I love my Odin 2. Its been great the past 2 months of owning it!

[brandongabel]

I bought and love my Steam Deck OLED, but really wanted a pocketable companion to it. I tried out the RP2S and loved everything about it except for the screen size. It was slightly too small for my eyes to enjoy, ultimately giving me headaches with longer play sessions. So, with that I decided to sell it and upgrade to the RP4P (because to me it's a better value than the base 4 being double the power, and I didn't mind dropping the extra cash) and I love it on a very similar level to the Steam Deck. It's the perfect budget friendly powerhouse companion for my use case.

Great video man!

[adrian_veidt]

I thought when you said emulators in the title as in software like Yuzu or NetherSX2...

I usually call or known these devices as retro handheld or dedicated gaming device. 🤔

Still a very great list here my friend! 👌

[STRDVD]

The Retroid 4 and the 4 Pro also have different SOCs as well as different memory config.

[HappyRattata]

Subscribed because you answered the question I been dying to find out, how does it feel in your hand the Odin 2 - finally someone answered it.

[OJAYSAN]

you missed the part about the rp4 using a different chipset which is a huge difference not just the ram difference

[davidsapir]

One of the very best Android hand held reviews I've ever seen, thank you! A couple months ago I started looking for an upgrade to my beloved but dated GPD XD+. Nerding out to reviews before deciding was half the fun. And I found my retro hand held soul mate with the black Anbernic RG556. I curl up with this thing the way people curl up with a good book. I absolutely love it. It's so ultra comfortable to hold and play, build quality is solid, great battery life, the control layout is perfect, the sound is remarkable, it's just the right size, the stunning 1080p AMOLED screen makes every retro game you play on it look completely remastered, the PS2 emulation is waaay better than I was expecting, and the price is unbeatable. I'm not fluid at all in customizing, so I picked up the variant pre loaded with over 4400 games. The factory front end is perfectly fine, and the game library is very deep. Then I picked up a 480 game PS2 library SD card that never leaves the slot. I can't even begin to tell you how amazing it is to play my all time favorite PS2 games like MOH; Frontline, RAC and Contra; Shattered Soldier again on a hand held like this. Plus all the GooglePlay stuff too. As someone who was in my early 20's when the original Game Boy dropped, it just completely blows my mind how far hand helds have come, and how many great choices at every price point are out there right now.

[AishTalksTech]

I have to disagree on the rp4 pro, I've left it on for days in sleep mode and while the battery does drain I'd say it holds up, and you can get native controller support just switch the control style from retro to Xbox and apps will recognize them.
Also the difference between the base and pro is more than just 4gb of ram, the processor is substantially more powerful and you can get 1080p video out.

The pocket Air is discontinued so you can't buy it from Aya any more and I think you really undersold the emulation capabilities of the 720g in the G cloud.

Other than that I'd say this is a solid list.

[christianfiguroa]

Ok the first thing you should mention is storage capacity and battery life.
I like the ayin colors but could be more pink yellow light turquoise and white for the buttons or something

[averroesg]

I've always considered buying the Retroid Pocket 2s, but I'm hesitant because of the tiny screen.

[sizzlingbacon]

I got the 556 but can't figure out how to download more games

[justin-hurd]

Do you have a list of what games were being demoed? Id like to know the name to the racing one played during the 4 pro review @4:26 if possible

[temba]

Good review, thanks. I only wish you mentioned how well they Odin and Air run windows games through Winlator or Mobox. Most of my old favorites are PC games because that's all I had growing up, and that's how I learnt to emulate through no$, desmume, visual boy etc etc etc. Now it's the reverse, I'd like to emulate up to Mafia 2 or Don Bradman Cricket 2014 for PC on a budget handheld; my phone can run the latter, so I figure the Odin should also. I want something optimised for gaming. I may get the Odin 1 pro, or 2 base, but it's a $100 price difference so I'm gonna think hard.

[kalvin.]

To me, it seems odd the desire for a pocketable device that still ends up not really being that pocketable with the sticks and triggers sticking out. At that point, improve the ergonomics to make it enjoyable for its actual intended purpose which is playing the games.
It’s kind of ironic to me that the RP4Pro has the smaller and lower res screen but stronger chip than the 556, which has the way better screen and ergo, but lacks the power to fully run the GC and PS2 library upscaled making use of that screen. Seems that it would better off switching chips, and so I think the next improvement of the 556 will be a fantastic bridge between the $200 RP4Pro, and the $300 Odin 2. Maybe Anbernic can get a better bulk price for the SD 8 Gen 2 now that it’s a couple years old, and reap the benefits of emulation and graphics drivers improvements that have come out in recent times.

[stormk-]

odin handheld is kind of expensive base is 300. So my budget is 200 max i think the rg556 is the best option?what you guys think? I manly like psp.

[DancelifeBR]

my rg 35xxx h do not run psp properly is there somenthing i can do?

[CDubb]

I wish they would do an revision of the GCloud with the Gen2 chip hell I’d take a SD888 I would pay $400usd easy it’s just that good

[henrywilliams]

i love my rp4 pro its great runs ps2 games great only a few ive had issues with and mario kart wii runs great as well

[noobadventures]

I think you shouldn't have added the emulator on the title. I thought you are talking about the emulator apps. It should have been android handhelds.
Its a good video though. Kudos to you.