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Best handhelds for PS1 emulation

32 handhelds rated as running PlayStation games at or near full speed in the reviews we cite. PS1 runs on almost every current handheld, so choose by comfort, screen and price.

32 handhelds in this list

  1. Anbernic Anbernic RG Cube Android handheld with a 3.95-inch 720x720 square touchscreen, Unisoc T820 and Hall sticks. from $122.99 Horizontal3.95" IPSAndroidRuns 3DS
  2. Anbernic Anbernic RG477M Aluminum Android handheld with a 4.7-inch 4:3 120Hz screen and MediaTek Dimensity 8300. from $264.99 Horizontal4.7" LTPSAndroidRuns PS2
  3. Anbernic Anbernic RG556 Android handheld with a 5.48-inch 1080p AMOLED screen, Unisoc T820 and Hall sticks. from $179.99 Horizontal5.48" AMOLEDAndroidRuns Wii
  4. Anbernic Anbernic RG557 Horizontal Android handheld with a 5.48-inch 1080p AMOLED screen and MediaTek Dimensity 8300. from $274.99 Horizontal5.48" AMOLEDAndroidRuns 3DS
  5. AYN AYN Thor Clamshell Android handheld with a 6-inch 120Hz AMOLED top screen and a 3.92-inch AMOLED bottom screen. from $259 Dual screen6" AMOLEDAndroidRuns Switch
  6. Miyoo Miyoo Flip GBA SP-style clamshell Linux handheld with a 3.5-inch 640x480 IPS screen, RK3566 chip, dual sticks and HDMI out. from $58.26 Clamshell3.5" IPSLinuxRuns PS1
  7. Powkiddy Powkiddy X55 Horizontal Linux handheld with a 5.5-inch 1280x720 IPS screen, RK3566 chip, dual sticks and mini-HDMI out. from $79.99 Horizontal5.5" IPSLinuxRuns DS
  8. Various makers R36S Budget RK3326 clone handheld sold by many makers with varying parts; 3.5-inch 640x480 screen and dual sticks. Vertical3.5" IPSLinuxRuns PSP
  9. Retroid Retroid Pocket 4 Pro Android handheld with a 4.7-inch 16:9 touchscreen, Dimensity 1100, Hall sticks and active cooling. Horizontal4.7" IPSAndroidRuns PS Vita
  10. Retroid Retroid Pocket 5 Android handheld with a 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 865 and Hall sticks. from $179 Horizontal5.5" AMOLEDAndroidRuns PS Vita
  11. Retroid Retroid Pocket 6 Android handheld with a 5.5-inch 120 Hz AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Hall sticks. from $244 Horizontal5.5" AMOLEDAndroidRuns Switch
  12. Retroid Retroid Pocket Nova Android handheld with a 4.5-inch 4:3 AMOLED screen, QCS8550 chip and Hall sticks. from $239 Horizontal4.5" AMOLEDAndroidRuns PS2
  13. Anbernic RG 34XX GBA-style horizontal Linux handheld with a 3.4-inch 720x480 IPS screen and the Allwinner H700. from $59.99 Horizontal3.4" IPSLinuxRuns Dreamcast
  14. Anbernic RG 34XXSP Clamshell Linux handheld with a 3.4-inch 720x480 IPS screen, two small analog sticks and the Allwinner H700. from $67.99 Clamshell3.4" IPSLinuxRuns PS1
  15. Anbernic RG 40XXV Vertical Linux handheld with a 4-inch 640x480 IPS screen, one analog stick and the Allwinner H700. from $67.99 Vertical4" IPSLinuxRuns Dreamcast
  16. Anbernic RG DS Clamshell dual-screen Android handheld with two 4-inch 640x480 touchscreens and a Rockchip RK3568, built for DS games. from $94.99 Dual screen4" IPSAndroidRuns DS
  17. Anbernic RG Slide Android slider handheld with a 4.7-inch 1280x960 120Hz touchscreen, Unisoc T820, fan and DisplayPort out. from $139.99 Other4.7" LTPSAndroidRuns PSP
  18. Anbernic RG353M Metal-shell dual-boot Android/Linux handheld with a 3.5-inch 640x480 touchscreen, RK3566 and Hall sticks. from $117.99 Horizontal3.5" IPSAndroidRuns Saturn
  19. Anbernic RG353V Vertical dual-boot Android/Linux handheld with a 3.5-inch 640x480 touchscreen, RK3566 and two sticks. from $97.99 Vertical3.5" IPSAndroidRuns Dreamcast
  20. Anbernic RG35XX (2024) Horizontal Linux handheld with a 3.5-inch 640x480 screen, Allwinner H700, no sticks and no Wi-Fi. from $47.99 Horizontal3.5" IPSLinuxRuns Saturn
  21. Anbernic RG35XX H Horizontal Linux handheld with dual analog sticks, a 3.5-inch 640x480 IPS screen and the Allwinner H700. from $57.99 Horizontal3.5" IPSLinuxRuns Dreamcast
  22. Anbernic RG405V Vertical Android handheld with a 4-inch 640x480 touchscreen, Unisoc T618, active cooling and Hall sticks. from $109.99 Vertical4" IPSAndroidRuns GameCube
  23. Anbernic RG40XX H Horizontal Linux handheld with a 4-inch 640x480 IPS screen, dual RGB-lit analog sticks and the Allwinner H700. from $67.99 Horizontal4" IPSLinuxRuns Dreamcast
  24. Anbernic RG505 Android handheld with a 4.95-inch 960x544 OLED touchscreen, Unisoc T618 and Hall sticks. from $109.99 Horizontal4.95" OLEDAndroidRuns Dreamcast
  25. TrimUI TrimUI Brick Vertical Linux handheld with a 3.2-inch 1024x768 IPS screen and Allwinner A133P, sized like a Game Boy. from $64.99 Vertical3.2" IPSLinuxRuns PS1
  26. TrimUI TrimUI Brick Hammer Metal-shell version of the TrimUI Brick: vertical Linux handheld with a 1024x768 IPS screen. from $84.99 Vertical3.2" IPSLinuxRuns PS1
  27. TrimUI TrimUI Brick Pro Vertical Linux handheld with a 3.95-inch 1024x768 IPS screen, dual Hall sticks, and Allwinner A133P. from $89.99 Vertical3.95" IPSLinuxRuns PS1
  28. TrimUI TrimUI Smart Pro Horizontal Linux handheld with a 4.96-inch 720p IPS screen and Allwinner A133P for retro systems up to PS1. Horizontal4.96" IPSLinuxRuns PS1
  29. TrimUI TrimUI Smart Pro S Horizontal Linux handheld with a 4.96-inch 720p IPS screen, TMR sticks, and a faster chip than the Smart Pro. from $89.99 Horizontal4.96" IPSLinuxRuns PSP
  30. Miyoo Miyoo Mini Pocket vertical Linux handheld with a 2.8-inch 750x560 IPS screen, aimed at 8/16-bit and PS1 games. Vertical2.8" IPSLinuxRuns PS1
  31. Miyoo Miyoo Mini Plus Pocket vertical retro handheld with a 3.5-inch 640x480 IPS screen, Wi-Fi and Onion OS, aimed at 8/16-bit and PS1 games. from $59.53 Vertical3.5" IPSLinuxRuns PS1
  32. Powkiddy Powkiddy RGB30 Linux handheld with a 4-inch 720x720 square screen, RK3566 chip, dual sticks, Wi-Fi and HDMI out. Vertical4" IPSLinuxRuns Dreamcast

How to choose

Many PS1 games expect two analog sticks and shoulder buttons on both sides. A 4:3 screen shows PS1 games without borders.