Are you tired of searching for the best deals on retro handhelds? Well, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll be rounding up a few of our favorite deals every week, and today, we hope your wallets are ready.

AliExpress Choice/Winter Sale

It’s the first of the month and the first of the New Year. That means it’s time to save some dough and get yourself the gifts that you actually wanted from Santa. First up is the AliExpress Winter Sale, which runs from now until January 7. In addition to the discounts that are already applied, we finally have some new coupon codes to enjoy.

Thanks to tas in the RH Discord, it turns out there are some limited-use coupons for the AE sale that are even better.

• IFPZRDC – $2 off $20
• IFPUN8D – $5 off $39
• IFPVIKG – $10 off $89
• IFPHZFL – $20 off $159
• IFPZSLW – $25 off $200
• IFPVM1D – $40 off $299
• IFPWWD4 – $50 off $400

If you’re looking for some recommendations on good deals to take advantage of, here’s a quick list of some of our favorite current retro handhelds.

• TrimUI Brick:
  • $55.60 $50.60 w/ code IFPUN8D
  • $55.60 $52.60 w/ code USAFF3
• Anbernic RG35XXSP:
  • $49.84 $44.84 w/ code IFPUN8D
  • $49.84 $46.84 w/ code USAFF3
• Anbernic RG34XX:
  • $76.64 $68.64 w/ code USAFF8
• Anbernic RG406H:
  • $165.59 $145.59 w/ code USAFF20
• Powkiddy RGB20 Pro:
  • $50.40 $45.40 w/ code IFPUN8D
  • $50.40 $47.40 w/ code USAFF3
• Powkiddy RGB20SX:
  • $60.64 $55.64 w/ code IFPUN8D
  • $60.64 $57.64 w/ code USAFF3
• Retroid Pocket 5:
  • $224 $199 (+ shipping) w/ code IFPZSLW
  • $224 $204 (+ shipping) w/ code USAFF20
• Retroid Pocket Mini:
  • $204 $179 (+ shipping) w/ code IFPZSLW
  • $204 $184 (+ shipping) w/ code USAFF20
• GKD Bubble:
  • $70.57 $65.57 w/ code IFPUN8D
  • $70.57 $67.57 w/ code USAFF3
• Miyoo A30:
  • $29.60 $26.60 w/ code USAFF3

Hit the button below to check out everything else that is on sale during the latest AliExpress savings event.

AliExpress Choice/Winter Sale

Anbernic Winter Sale

Whether it’s just to clear out inventory or to simply give the people a way to save, Anbernic is hosting a Winter Sale of its own. Almost everything in the catalog is on sale, and you’ll be able to enjoy up to 41% off. On top of that, if you use coupon code 4SNOW at check out, you’ll save an additional $4.

Anbernic Winter Sale

Retroid Deals

It’s not all that often that we’re able to enjoy discounts on Retroid devices, but that’s no longer the case!  The official Retroid (Moorechip) shop has the Retroid Pocket 4 and 4 Pro available, and now, both the Pocket 5 and Pocket Mini joined the ranks!

• Retroid Pocket 4: $154 $139
• Retroid Pocket 4 Pro: $191.43 $179
• Retroid Pocket 5: $224

Anbernic Deals

It shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise, but there’s a good chance that one of Anbernic’s handhelds will offer what you’re looking for. Although we didn’t include every device, we’ve included the ones that will probably be of interest.

Powkiddy Deals

Just like Anbernic, there are some great retro handheld deals on a few Powkiddy devices. This includes the likes of the Powkiddy V10 and a few other solid deals.

Miyoo Deals

After months and months of leaks, the Miyoo Flip is FINALLY available for pre-order over at Amazon! But there’s still the Miyoo A30, Mini, or Mini Plus out there if you want a new retro handheld. While the A30 didn’t have the greatest launch, many of the initial problems have been solved thanks to the likes of Spruce transforming the software experience.

• Miyoo A30
  • AliExpress: $32.74
• Miyoo Mini
  • AliExpress: $44.66
• Miyoo Mini Plus
  • AliExpress: $50.05
  • Amazon: $59.99 (Save $10)
• Miyoo Flip
  • Amazon: $79.99

TrimUI

One of the best values to be had in retro handhelds is the TrimUI Smart Pro, and that’s even without any special promotions or deals. That being said, you’ll definitely want to snag the Smart Pro before its price goes back up.

• TrimUI Brick
  • Powkiddy: $54.99 (w/ code POWKIDDYLOVE)
  • AliExpress: $60.85 (w/ code RHH9)
  • GoGameGeek: $67.99 (w/ code RH15)
• TrimUI Model S
  • AliExpress: $33.11
• TrimUI Smart
  • AliExpress: $34.62
• TrimUI Smart Pro
  • AliExpress: $54.37

Other Handheld Deals

There are a few other handhelds that are also on sale that we wanted to highlight and point out. Of course, this includes Nick’s beloved R36S and the Kinhank K36.

• R36S:
  • AliExpress: $29.98
• Kinhank K36
  • AliExpress: $42.35
• SF3000
  • AliExpress: $29.95
• MagicX XU Mini M
  • AliExpress: $42.50
  • Amazon: $69.99
• GKD Bubble
  • AliExpress: $70.62
• My Arcade Galaga Micro Player Pro
  • Amazon: $31.99

Xbox Amazon Fire TV Stick Bundle

The Amazon Fire TV 4K Max is a great value streaming solution when paired with an official Xbox controller. Game Pass will cover your modern needs, and you can easily install RetroArch and standalone emulators to run ROMs up to the Dreamcast era.

Xbox Amazon Fire TV Stick Bundle

Save on x86 Devices

We know that both MSI and ASUS have new handhelds around the corner, but that doesn’t mean that the current iterations should be ignored. This is especially the case considering that both the MSI Claw and Legion Go have been discounted. Over at Amazon, many of the best Windows handhelds can be had for at least $100 off, but you can save up to $200 if you want to take the Claw for a spin.

• MSI Claw (Ultra 7-155H):
  • $749 $441.83 at Amazon
• Lenovo Legion Go
  • 16GB/512GB: $549.99 at Amazon
• OneXFly
  • Amazon: $1059.95 $899
• OneXFly X1
  • Amazon: $1299.95 $1165.95

Free Games and Game Deals

While we’re all big fans of retro handhelds around here, that isn’t to say that we don’t also love good deals on games. Thankfully, there are plenty of those to go around, and we’ve rounded up the different ways you can save big.

Humble Bundle

Some of the best deals come from the various Humble Bundles that we’ve seen over the years. There are constantly new game bundles being released, saving you hundreds of dollars in the process. Here are the currently available Humble Bundle deals:

• Silent Night Deadly Night
  • Slave Zero X
  • Aragami 2
  • Furi
  • Aragami: Nightfall
  • Aragami
  • They Always Run
  • KUNAI
  • Sclash

Humble Bundle

Epic Games

To celebrate the 2024 holiday season, Epic is giving away a new game every day. The most recent one is HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED, but you’ll want to hurry, as the next free game goes live at 10 AM ET. All you need to do is hit the button below and sign in with your Epic Games account so you can claim these before they’re gone!

Free Epic Games

Amazon Prime Gaming

• The Town of Light (GOG)
• Overcooked! 2 (GOG)
• Jurassic World Evolution (Epic)
• Predator Hunting Grounds (Epic)
• Call of Juarez: Gunslinger (GOG)
• The Outer Worlds (GOG)
• DREDGE (GOG)

Those are just the three newest freebies to be had over at Amazon Prime Gaming. Check out the full list using the button below.

Free Games with Prime Gaming

Other Game Deals

• Steam Winter Sale
• Save up to 75% during the Sony Holiday Sale
• Xbox Countdown Sale: Save up to 55%

Deals on Controllers and Keyboards

Playing your favorite games on retro handhelds can only go so far, and there are times when you’d rather enjoy games on a bigger screen. There are so many great controllers out there, including the 8BitDo Pro 2. This controller features Hall Effect joysticks and triggers and the classic retro look that we’ve loved for years.

Deals on Storage

No matter how you look at it, there’s no such thing as having too much storage. That’s why we’re constantly on the lookout for great deals on microSD cards and SSDs for our various devices. Instead of focusing on just one or two, we’ve compiled a list of different storage deals for you to check out.

microSD Cards

• TEAMGROUP GO Card 128GB microSD Card (2-pack): $24.99 $20.99
• Samsung PRO Plus 512GB: $74.99 $37.99
• Samsung EVO Select (1TB): $109.99 $69.99
• SanDisk High Endurance (256GB): $59.99 $20.99
• Gigastone 128GB microSD Card (2-Pack): $38.98 $26.98
• Silicon Power Elite 64GB microSD Card (2-Pack): $17.99 $9.89
• TEAMGROUP A2 Pro Plus 1TB microSD Card: $74.99 $69.99

NVMe SSDs

• Samsung 990 EVO NVMe M.2 2280 1TB SSD: $149.99 $74.99
• Silicon Power 4TB NVMe: $239.99 $194.99
• WD_Black SN770M 2TB M.2 2230 NVMe: $239.99 $177.52
• Addlink S91 2TB M.2 2230 NVMe: $174.44 $129.44

Need a Portable Charger?

It’s wonderful being able to play your favorite retro games from pretty much anywhere. What isn’t so great is when you’re in the middle of a game and you run out of juice. That’s why we recommend grabbing a portable charger. Some of these are definitely better suited for x86 handhelds, but all of them feature a USB-A port for your retro handhelds.

• UGREEN NEXODE 130W (20000mAh): $99.99 $64.99
• Anker 347 Power Bank (40000mAh): $79.99 $59.99
• INIU 140W Power Bank (27000mAh): $99.99$71.99
• Baseus 30000mAh Portable Charger: $59.99$39.99
• Charmast Small Portable Charger (10000mAh): $19.99 $11.99
• UGREEN 300W 48,000mAh Portable Charger: $199 $118.99
• Anker Zolo Power Bank: $25.99 $17.99

Even More Deals

It’s practically impossible to round up every single deal that we come across. But, we do try our best to source and share deals for retro handhelds or accessories that we recommend. That also goes for any game deals that crop up on a daily and weekly basis. With that in mind, here are a few more deals that you should consider:

• Razer Edge: $248.63 at Amazon
• Save $10 on the Kinhank Super Console X PRO

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