Retro Handhelds Deals of the Week

by | Apr 11, 2025 | Shopping | 18 comments

Retro Handhelds Deals of the Week 2-1

Are you tired of searching for the best deals on retro handhelds? Well, you’ve come to the right place.

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We’ll be rounding up a few of our favorite deals every week, and today, we hope your wallets are ready.

AliExpress Discount Codes

AliExpress Easter Deals

Just as one sale comes to an end, another one begins. The AliExpress Choice Sale event has come to a close, but now, we already have a new set of discount codes as part of the “Easter Surprises” event. Below, you’ll find the codes that we’ve found so far, but will update this list if we end up finding more.

AliExpress Easter Deals

  • USES02 – $2 off $15
  • USES03 – $3 off $29
  • USES08 – $8 off $69
  • USAFF3 – $3 off $29
  • USAFF06 – $6 off $49
  • USAFF12 – $12 off $89
  • USAFF020 – $20 off $159
  • USAFF030 – $30 off $239
  • USAFF40 – $40 off $329
  • USAFF50 – $50 off $459
  • IFPRNTE – $5 off $39
  • IFPYHCT – $10 off $89
  • IFP0SWY – $25 off $149
  • IFPDKIJ – $45 off $259
  • IFPTRMX – $60 off $349
  • IFPI79Q – $70 off $459
  • IFPBXOI – $120 off $599
  • AEAFF03 – $3 off $29
  • AEAFF06 – $6 off $49
  • AEAFF12 – $12 off $89
  • AEAFF20 – $20 off $159
  • AEAFF30 – $30 off $239
  • AEAFF40 – $40 off $329
  • AEAFF50 – $50 off $459

AYN Deals

AYN Odin 2 vs Odin 2 Mini vs Odin 2 Portal - An 8 Gen 2 Shootout - 16x9

It’s been a while since we’ve seen a good discount on an AYN handheld. As luck would have it, the company is hosting a “Spring Discount In-stock Sale” on the Odin 2 and Odin 2 Mini.

AYN Storefront

Retroid Deals

Retroid Pocket 5 Tips and Tricks - Dock and Controller

It’s not all that often that we’re able to enjoy discounts on Retroid devices, but that’s no longer the case! Both the Retroid Pocket 5 and the Pocket Mini are available from the official Moorechip AliExpress shop!

Pocket Flip 2 and Pocket Classic

Retroid Pocket Classic banner

There’s still time for those who want to save a few bucks and pre-order the upcoming Retroid Pocket Flip 2 and/or the Pocket Classic. Here’s how the pricing shakes out:

  • Retroid Pocket Flip 2
    • Dimensity 1100
      • Pre-order $189 w/ code FLIP2SAVE10 
      • Retail: $199
    • Snapdragon 865
      • Pre-order: $219 w/ code FLIP2SAVE10 
      • Retail: $229
  • Retroid Pocket Classic
    • 4GB/64GB
      • Pre-order: $114 w/ code CLASSICSAVE5
      • Retail: $119
    • 6GB/128GB
      • Pre-order: $124 w/ code CLASSICSAVE5
      • Retail: $129

HOWEVER!

As we saw with the Retroid Pocket 5 and Pocket Mini, Retroid is offering a bundle that includes both handhelds. Ordering this combo will save you $30 versus saving just $15 if you pre-ordered both of these separately.

On top of THAT, if you were affected by the Pocket Mini debacle, use code MINISAVE10 at checkout, and this will save you an additional $10. The exception here is for those who purchase the Classic + Flip 2 bundle deal, as you’ll need to reach out to Retroid’s customer support, where they will issue a manual $10 refund.

Pre-order the Retroid Pocket Flip 2Pre-order the Retroid Pocket Classic

Anbernic Deals: Easter Sale!

Anbernic Easter Sale

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. The latest crop of discounts comes courtesy of Anbernic’s Easter Sale, where you’ll get an extra $5 off, on top of saving up to 50%. This sale starts on April 14 and lasts until April 20.

Anbernic Easter Sale

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

Miyoo Flip GBA EmulationStation

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.

TrimUI

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The crisp dense screen is fantastic for NES games

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.

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 along with a few new retro handhelds.

Xbox Amazon Fire TV Stick Bundle

Xbox Amazon Fire TV 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.

Free Games and Game Deals

New Star GP on AYANEO 2S - Ban

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.

Epic Games Store

Epic has a knack for dropping some pretty awesome games as part of its Free Game of the Week. This week, we have Arcadegeddon (4.5/5 Stars) Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms (4.1/5 Stars), and River City Girls (4.4/5 Stars). 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!

Oh, and the fun doesn’t stop there, as you can get two more games complete for free if you have the Epic Games Store app installed on your phone. This week, you’ll get Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead and Astarion’s Champions of Renown Pack for Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms for free! Just download the app, log in with your account, and claim the games before they’re gone. The only catch here is that while the Android app can be downloaded and installed by anyone, the iPhone and iPad app is only available for those in the EU.

Free Epic GamesEpic Games Store Mobile

Amazon Prime Gaming

Amazon Prime Gaming Banner

Amazon Prime Gaming is back with another list of incredible games that it’s giving away completely for free! You won’t want to miss this latest batch, as we expect more new free games to arrive in the coming days and weeks.

  • New York Mysteries: Power of Art – CE (Legacy Games)
  • Faraway: Director’s Cut (Amazon Games)
  • Minecraft Legends (PC & Xbox)
  • Mafia III: Definitive Edition (GOG)
  • Paleo Pines (Amazon Games)
  • Clouds & Sheep 2 (Amazon Games)

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

Free Games with Prime Gaming

Fanatical

Fanatical Banner

Are you like us and have a knack for collecting games, even if you never plan on playing them? It’s kind of like some messed-up version of Pokemon that never actually ends. Anyway, one of the best places to rely on for getting a bunch of games for cheap is Fanatical. Here are the bundles and deals that you can currently enjoy over at Fanatical:

Fanatical

Humble Bundle

After a pretty quiet beginning of the year, that’s no longer the case over at Humble Bundle. Currently, we have a whopping nine different bundles to choose from:

  • Dice and Destiny
  • Neon Lights
  • Armor Games
  • Best of Boomer Shooters 4: Badda Bing Badda Boom
  • Outright Games Game On! Bundle
  • Humble Heroines 2025
  • Earth Defense Force Collection
  • Tactical Triumph
  • Fellow Traveller

Humble Bundle

Deals on Controllers and Keyboards

Fantech Shooter III Review

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

Odin 2 Mini Setup Guide - microSD Cards close-up - 1

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

NVMe SSDs

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:

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18 Comments

  1. Rich
    Rich on May 21, 2024 at 5:19 pm

    Awesome resource, thanks!!!

    Reply
    • Stubbs
      Stubbs on August 2, 2024 at 9:19 pm

      Glad you enjoy! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
    • Dominic Hall
      Dominic Hall on September 30, 2024 at 11:47 pm

      The rg35xx sp link doesn’t work 🙁

      Reply
  2. Jay
    Jay on July 7, 2024 at 1:37 pm

    Do you have any UHS-II readers that you can recommend?
    Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Gotanks
    Gotanks on July 19, 2024 at 9:40 pm

    Way to go! Great round up! Also that Hyrule switch lite…. OHHH it’s so nice!

    Reply
    • Stubbs
      Stubbs on August 2, 2024 at 9:20 pm

      I want it! Thanks for reading and your kind words.

      Reply
  4. Jesse
    Jesse on July 27, 2024 at 3:48 pm

    I managed to find a coupon code for 15% off the gamesir g8+ bringing it to 68 from the manufacturer. I’ll see if I can find it again.

    Reply
    • Jesse
      Jesse on July 30, 2024 at 12:14 am

      15off still works as of today

      Reply
      • Stubbs
        Stubbs on August 2, 2024 at 9:16 pm

        Thanks!! We’ll get it added.

        Reply
  5. 3lrsc
    3lrsc on October 13, 2024 at 10:41 am

    Super infi. Thanks!

    Any suggestions on clamshells?

    Reply
    • Stubbs
      Stubbs on October 26, 2024 at 12:50 am

      RG35XX SP is my favorite clamshell this year so far! Depends on what kind of performance you’re wanting though. You could go as big as the AYANEO DS, but you’re talking nearly $1k.

      Reply
  6. Matt Santiago DigitalJedi
    Matt Santiago DigitalJedi on November 16, 2024 at 1:46 am

    The Flydigi Dire wolf is on sale not the Vader 4 pro Dire wolf is freaking awesome deal at $28 bucks BTW

    Reply
  7. ryan walker
    ryan walker on January 5, 2025 at 4:03 pm

    Gogamegeek “mystery box” deal was on here in November… the real mystery is if they will actually ever send anything or respond to emails!
    Totally understand RH does not have anything to do with GGG, but maybe they will pay attention if the community hears about it.
    Thank you for all you do RH rules!!

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    • D
      D on April 5, 2025 at 2:51 pm

      The X-mas mystery box for x-mas holidays was great, I got my device within 2 weeks, I also reached out to them and they replied within 1 day.

      I got the device I wished for (rg35xxsp) in the color I hoped for and paid €45.
      Lucky and happy

      Reply
  8. Brent Southard
    Brent Southard on February 2, 2025 at 12:42 pm

    No AliExpress coupons are working for me for several days now. Are they working for anyone?

    Reply
  9. Pridetoons
    Pridetoons on March 11, 2025 at 12:26 am

    Wow Happy Birthday to me!!! Thanks Stubb’s!

    Reply
  10. Tom
    Tom on April 2, 2025 at 9:48 am

    I just picked up RG28XX…great deal

    Reply

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