Best handhelds for PS1 emulation

88 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.

Sony PlayStation with controller
Console photo: Evan-Amos, Wikimedia Commons, public domain. Covers via Wikipedia, publishers' artwork.

88 handhelds

  • Full speed
  • Most games
  • Some games
  • Not playable
  • Not tested yet
  • Anbernic RG28XX handheld, cut out from the manufacturer's product photo Photo: Anbernic, product page

    Anbernic RG28XX

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 2.83″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Linux
    from$36.99 1 shop
  • Anbernic RG 35 handheld, cut out from the manufacturer's product photo Photo: Anbernic, product page

    Anbernic RG 35

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Linux
    from$37.99 1 shop
  • Powkiddy V90S handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Powkiddy, product page

    Powkiddy V90S

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Clamshell
    • Linux
    from$49.99 1 shop
  • RG35XXSP handheld, cut out from the manufacturer's product photo Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG35XXSP

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Clamshell
    • Linux
    from$57.99 1 shop
  • RG 34XX handheld, cut out from the manufacturer's product photo Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG 34XX

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.4″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Linux
    from$59.99 1 shop
  • Anbernic RG SP handheld, cut out from the manufacturer's product photo Photo: Anbernic, product page

    Anbernic RG SP

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.4″ IPS
    • Clamshell
    • Linux
    from$64.99 1 shop
  • Miyoo Flip handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Miyoo, product page

    Miyoo Flip

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Clamshell
    • Linux
    from$64.99 2 shops
  • TrimUI Brick handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: TrimUI, product page

    TrimUI Brick

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.2″ IPS
    • Vertical
    • Linux
    from$64.99 1 shop
  • RG 34XXSP handheld, cut out from the manufacturer's product photo Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG 34XXSP

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.4″ IPS
    • Clamshell
    • Linux
    from$67.99 1 shop
  • RG 40XXV handheld, cut out from the manufacturer's product photo Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG 40XXV

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 4″ IPS
    • Vertical
    • Linux
    from$67.99 1 shop
  • RG40XX H handheld, cut out from the manufacturer's product photo Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG40XX H

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 4″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Linux
    from$67.99 1 shop
  • Powkiddy RGB20 Pro handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Powkiddy, product page

    Powkiddy RGB20 Pro

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.2″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Linux
    from$69.99 1 shop
  • RG353PS handheld, cut out from the manufacturer's product photo Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG353PS

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Linux
    from$69.99 1 shop
  • Powkiddy X55 handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Powkiddy, product page

    Powkiddy X55

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 5.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Linux
    from$79.99 1 shop
  • RG Rotate handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG Rotate

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Other
    • Android
    from$79.99 1 shop
  • RG351V handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG351V

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Vertical
    • Linux
    from$79.99 1 shop
  • TrimUI Brick Pro handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: TrimUI, product page

    TrimUI Brick Pro

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.95″ IPS
    • Vertical
    • Linux
    from$89.99 1 shop
  • RG DS Plus handheld, cut out from the manufacturer's product photo Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG DS Plus

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 4.3″ IPS
    • Dual screen
    • Linux
    from$94.99 1 shop
  • RG353V handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG353V

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Vertical
    • Android
    from$97.99 1 shop
  • Retroid Pocket Classic handheld, cut out from the manufacturer's product photo Photo: Retroid, product page

    Retroid Pocket Classic

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.92″ AMOLED
    • Vertical
    • Android
    from$99 1 shop
  • 5.5″ 5.5″ 16:9 IPS screen, drawn to scale

    Mangmi Air X

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 5.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    from$99.99 1 shop
  • RG VITA handheld, cut out from the manufacturer's product photo Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG VITA

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 5.46″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    from$99.99 1 shop
  • KONKR Pocket ADVANCE handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: KONKR, product page

    KONKR Pocket ADVANCE

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    from$109 2 shops
  • RG405V handheld, cut out from the manufacturer's product photo Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG405V

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 4″ IPS
    • Vertical
    • Android
    from$109.99 1 shop
  • RG505 handheld, cut out from the manufacturer's product photo Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG505

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 4.95″ OLED
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    from$109.99 1 shop
  • RG552 handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG552

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 5.36″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    from$111.99 1 shop
  • RG405M handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG405M

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 4″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    from$119.99 1 shop
  • Anbernic RG Cube handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    Anbernic RG Cube

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.95″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    from$122.99 1 shop
  • Anbernic RG 55G1 handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    Anbernic RG 55G1

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 5.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    from$139.99 1 shop
  • RG Slide handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG Slide

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 4.7″ LTPS
    • Other
    • Android
    from$139.99 1 shop
  • RG VITA Pro handheld, cut out from the manufacturer's product photo Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG VITA Pro

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 5.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    from$139.99 1 shop
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro handheld, cut out from the manufacturer's product photo Photo: Retroid, product page

    Retroid Pocket 4 Pro

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 4.7″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    from$159 1 shop
  • Anbernic RG476H handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    Anbernic RG476H

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 4.7″ LTPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    from$159.99 1 shop
  • Retroid Pocket 5 handheld, cut out from the manufacturer's product photo Photo: Retroid, product page

    Retroid Pocket 5

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 5.5″ AMOLED
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    from$179 1 shop
  • Anbernic RG556 handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    Anbernic RG556

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 5.48″ AMOLED
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    from$179.99 1 shop
  • Retroid Pocket Flip 2 handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Retroid, product page

    Retroid Pocket Flip 2

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 5.5″ AMOLED
    • Clamshell
    • Android
    from$189 1 shop
  • Retroid Pocket Nova handheld, cut out from the manufacturer's product photo Photo: Retroid, product page

    Retroid Pocket Nova

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 4.5″ AMOLED
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    from$239 2 shops
  • Retroid Pocket 6 handheld, cut out from the manufacturer's product photo Photo: Retroid, product page

    Retroid Pocket 6

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 5.5″ AMOLED
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    from$244 3 shops
  • AYN Thor handheld, cut out from the manufacturer's product photo Photo: AYN, product page

    AYN Thor

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 6″ AMOLED
    • Dual screen
    • Android
    from$259 2 shops
  • Anbernic RG477M handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    Anbernic RG477M

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 4.7″ LTPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    from$264.99 1 shop
  • AYANEO Pocket VERT handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: AYANEO, product page

    AYANEO Pocket VERT

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.5″ LTPS
    • Vertical
    • Android
    from$269 3 shops
  • Anbernic RG557 handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    Anbernic RG557

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 5.48″ AMOLED
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    from$274.99 1 shop
  • Anbernic RG 406H handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    Anbernic RG 406H

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 4″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    No current price 1 shop
  • AYANEO Pocket AIR Mini handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: AYANEO, product page

    AYANEO Pocket AIR Mini

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 4.2″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    No current price 2 shops
  • AYANEO Pocket EVO handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: AYANEO, product page

    AYANEO Pocket EVO

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 7″ OLED
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    No current price 2 shops
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: AYANEO, product page

    AYANEO Pocket Micro

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    No current price 2 shops
  • AYANEO Pocket MICRO Classic handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: AYANEO, product page

    AYANEO Pocket MICRO Classic

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    No current price 2 shops
  • AYANEO Pocket S2 Pro handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: AYANEO, product page

    AYANEO Pocket S2 Pro

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 6.3″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    No current price 1 shop
  • 5.98″ 5.98″ 16:9 IPS screen, drawn to scale

    AYN Odin

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 5.98″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    No current price
  • 6″ 6″ 16:9 IPS screen, drawn to scale

    AYN Odin 2

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 6″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    No current price 1 shop
  • 5″ 5″ 16:9 IPS screen, drawn to scale

    AYN Odin 2 Mini

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    No current price 1 shop
  • 5.98″ 5.98″ 16:9 IPS screen, drawn to scale

    AYN Odin Lite

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 5.98″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    No current price
  • 3.5″ 3.5″ 4:3 IPS screen, drawn to scale

    GKD Mini Plus

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Linux
    No current price
  • Powkiddy X28 handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Powkiddy, product page

    Powkiddy X28

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 5.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    No current price 1 shop
  • 4″ 4″ 1:1 IPS screen, drawn to scale

    R36 Max

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 4″ IPS
    • Vertical
    • Linux
    No current price
  • 3.5″ 3.5″ 4:3 IPS screen, drawn to scale

    R36S

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Vertical
    • Linux
    No current price
  • 3.5″ 3.5″ 4:3 IPS screen, drawn to scale

    Retroid Pocket 2

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    No current price
  • 3.5″ 3.5″ 4:3 IPS screen, drawn to scale

    Retroid Pocket 2S

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    No current price
  • 4.7″ 4.7″ 16:9 IPS screen, drawn to scale

    Retroid Pocket 3

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 4.7″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    No current price
  • 4.7″ 4.7″ 16:9 IPS screen, drawn to scale

    Retroid Pocket 3+

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 4.7″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    No current price
  • Retroid Pocket 4 handheld, cut out from the manufacturer's product photo Photo: Retroid, product page

    Retroid Pocket 4

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 4.7″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    No current price 1 shop
  • 3.7″ 3.7″ 4:3 AMOLED screen, drawn to scale

    Retroid Pocket Mini

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.7″ AMOLED
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    No current price
  • 3.92″ 3.92″ AMOLED screen, drawn to scale

    Retroid Pocket Mini V2

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.92″ AMOLED
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    No current price
  • RG351M handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG351M

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Linux
    No current price 1 shop
  • RG351P handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG351P

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Linux
    No current price 1 shop
  • RG353M handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG353M

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    No current price 1 shop
  • RG353P handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG353P

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Android
    No current price 1 shop
  • RG35XX (2024) handheld, cut out from the manufacturer's product photo Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG35XX (2024)

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Linux
    No current price 1 shop
  • RG35XX H handheld, cut out from the manufacturer's product photo Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG35XX H

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Linux
    No current price 1 shop
  • RG503 handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG503

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 4.95″ OLED
    • Horizontal
    • Linux
    No current price 1 shop
  • TrimUI Brick Hammer handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: TrimUI, product page

    TrimUI Brick Hammer

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 3.2″ IPS
    • Vertical
    • Linux
    No current price 1 shop
  • TrimUI Smart Pro handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: TrimUI, product page

    TrimUI Smart Pro

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 4.96″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Linux
    No current price 1 shop
  • TrimUI Smart Pro S handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: TrimUI, product page

    TrimUI Smart Pro S

    PS1 PS1: Full speed

    • 4.96″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Linux
    No current price 1 shop
  • Powkiddy V10 handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Powkiddy, product page

    Powkiddy V10

    PS1 PS1: Most games

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Linux
    from$39.99 1 shop
  • Powkiddy RGB10X handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Powkiddy, product page

    Powkiddy RGB10X

    PS1 PS1: Most games

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Linux
    from$44.99 1 shop
  • Miyoo Mini Flip handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Miyoo, product page

    Miyoo Mini Flip

    PS1 PS1: Most games

    • 2.8″ IPS
    • Clamshell
    • Linux
    from$49.99 2 shops
  • Powkiddy V20 handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Powkiddy, product page

    Powkiddy V20

    PS1 PS1: Most games

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Vertical
    • Linux
    from$49.99 1 shop
  • Miyoo Mini Plus handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Miyoo, product page

    Miyoo Mini Plus

    PS1 PS1: Most games

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Vertical
    • Linux
    from$53.99 2 shops
  • RG DS handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG DS

    PS1 PS1: Most games

    • 4″ IPS
    • Dual screen
    • Android
    from$94.99 1 shop
  • Anbernic RG ARC-D handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    Anbernic RG ARC-D

    PS1 PS1: Most games

    • 4″ IPS
    • Vertical
    • Android
    No current price 1 shop
  • Anbernic RG ARC-S handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    Anbernic RG ARC-S

    PS1 PS1: Most games

    • 4″ IPS
    • Vertical
    • Linux
    No current price 1 shop
  • Powkiddy RGB30 handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Powkiddy, product page

    Powkiddy RGB30

    PS1 PS1: Most games

    • 4″ IPS
    • Vertical
    • Linux
    No current price 1 shop
  • RG280M handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG280M

    PS1 PS1: Most games

    • 2.8″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Linux
    No current price 1 shop
  • RG280V handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG280V

    PS1 PS1: Most games

    • 2.8″ IPS
    • Vertical
    • Linux
    No current price 1 shop
  • RG350 handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG350

    PS1 PS1: Most games

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Linux
    No current price 1 shop
  • RG350M handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG350M

    PS1 PS1: Most games

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Linux
    No current price 1 shop
  • RG350P handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG350P

    PS1 PS1: Most games

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Linux
    No current price 1 shop
  • RG351MP handheld, product photo from the manufacturer Photo: Anbernic, product page

    RG351MP

    PS1 PS1: Most games

    • 3.5″ IPS
    • Horizontal
    • Linux
    No current price 1 shop

Prices updated Oct 22, 10:17 UTC. Shop links may be affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

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.