Sorry if this is insulting - handheld console q?

Weyhey

Sorry in advance if this is an insulting question to gamers but I know zilch about gaming and could really do with some help if anyone can.

I am looking for a retro type cheap handheld console for someone who loses a lot of things (hence cheapish n cheerful :-) - anyone recommend one or know where I can get one in Europe?

They had a gameboy type console and loved it but it didn't have Mario and ate batteries and couldn't save a game. I've see a few (8bit?) consoles on adverts but not sure they save any games and google says something about an MX5 7 or something like that but amazon has varying prices and reviews.

griffdaddy

I'd be interested in this too. I have a few 'real' consoles but wouldn't mind picking up a little lightweight Chinese console that works with emulators. There's a lot out there to choose from. The RP2+ seems to be popular. https://www.goretroid.com/

B.A._Baracus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058229194/sorry-if-this-is-insulting-handheld-console-q

Honestly, you would just be better off ordering a cheap handheld gaming device from AliExpress. You'll get games already pre-loaded and it will come with a lot of old school emulators - allowing you to play gameboy, nes, sega megadrive, snes etc.

Note tho: some of the really cheap handhelds are garbage. So just do a youtube search for aliexpress handheld gaming etc and you can see reviews. Pick one you like.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118513184#Comment_118513184

You can buy an arcadebox from ali, which I have been using for the last few weeks, and it seems grand. Plays nearly all old school games.

Mr.Saturn

Something well-reviewed like the PocketGo 1 would set you back around 30ish and would run everything up to 16 bit pretty well, minus the odd issue with the SNES.

steve_r

I have an RG350 that does SNES, Megadrive, PS1 etc. I don't think the version I have is still available but this is a newer version on Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anbernic-Handheld-Console-OpenDingux-Classic/dp/B08T95Q91N/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=B08T95Q91N&th=1