My Favorite Handhelds of 2023 (So Far)

We're halfway through 2023, so it's a good time to round up what I consider to be the best handhelds to buy right now.

Bamboo “handheld” rack featured in the thumbnail: https://amzn.to/3OdY6v1

*** $50-60 tier ***
Anbernic RG35XX: https://youtu.be/cWLRWEooqd8
Anbernic.com: https://bit.ly/3YmokyH
AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCGnC6n
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3NUttcM

Miyoo Mini Plus: https://youtu.be/PfclsJzeyr0
KeepRetro: https://bit.ly/3IQP7xh
AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmrjeKh
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3NJlIpK
Miyoo Mini Plus vs RG35XX video: https://youtu.be/Bdo44c2HsQY

*** under $100 tier ***
Anbernic RG353VS: https://youtu.be/0bG3yPF2hfM
Anbernic.com: https://tinyurl.com/RG353VS
AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mrBK8LU
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3NRLSHd

PowKiddy X55: https://youtu.be/GRWvXiwTn-w
PowKiddy.com: https://bit.ly/PowKiddyX55
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AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkI6iXB

*** $150ish tier ***
Retroid Pocket 3+: https://youtu.be/6IF3_8HTeKY
Buy one here: https://bit.ly/3OT4DKd
RP3+ vs Anbernic RG405M: https://youtu.be/BD0ab1gr4gM?t=1155
Android setup guide: https://retrogamecorps.com/2022/03/13/android-emulation-starter-guide/

Anbernic RG405M: https://youtu.be/Rq3x8jTl2gU
Anbernic.com: https://bit.ly/3TImUfX
AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeOd4V7

Retroid Pocket 3+ Metal Edition: https://bit.ly/3OT4DKd
Retroid Pocket Flip: https://bit.ly/3OT4DKd

*** $250ish tier ***
AYN Odin Lite: https://bit.ly/3Sac0yF

*** $400+ tier ***
Steam Deck: https://www.steamdeck.com/en/
ASUS ROG Ally: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-rog-ally-7-120hz-fhd-1080p-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-processor-512gb-white/6542964.p?skuId=6542964
GPD Win 4: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/gpd-win-4-smallest-amd-apu-handheld-console#/
AYN Loki: https://bit.ly/LokiMax

Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:00 how to buy handhelds
03:16 budget ($50-60) tier
07:30 under $100 tier
09:30 $150ish tier
14:28 $250ish tier
16:55 $400+ tier
22:25 summary (overall recommendations)
24:10 conclusion

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