Doriteney RG40XX H Retro Handheld Game Console 4" IPS Screen Linux System Game Player (Black)

You can't beat it at the price point I got it at ($50-60). While you can jump right in out of the box and the stock firmware is serviceable, I would recommend the custom retro Linux flavors out there to add more of a personal touch. Stock reminds me of Microsoft Zune knock-offs of the early 2010's It's size is both good and bad - no issue for smaller hands or younger eyes but both considerations keep my sessions short. But the pocketability is there The joysticks are fairly useless as true analog, but at least you can play games in generations that require analog sticks. Plays Dreamcast games shockingly well, although struggles on some N64. Everything else same gen as N64 or older works great. Also looks fantastic and build quality is good, not excellent. Pretty comparable to RG Cube XX but slightly less comfortable.

Pre loaded with Pokémon would make it from 4 to 5 stars.

I ordered one of these with the understanding it would have all the games the RG35xx has as well some N64 games.. which is why I chose to order this unit. The original unit I ordered plus the replacement amazon sent me has significantly less games than the Rg35XX which I already own. Both units firmware are out of date and for those that aren't computer savy it takes a decent amount of work to get them and transfer to the unit. I had to buy two different micro usb cards and a reader only to find out when I found the firmware there was not enough room on the lap top for the 32gb download. You also have to try and find reputable sites to download the games from and then transfer to them to the micro usb card to get them on the unit. This is a breeze I'm sure for the younger computer savy people. So while it may seem to be an upgrade over the RG35XX it is not.

I'm still looking through at all the pre-loaded games. So many to choose from. The controller takes a little getting used to, and with each different game the buttons don't always align (B is a A, and A is B), but it's kind of fun figuring it out. I've only been playing the pre-loaded games, so can't speak for BT pairing, and I have not tried downloading any games, nor have I tried using my own SD card. I bought this strictly for the pre-loaded games, so I can play games when there's no internet connection, or if I'm tired swiping at my phone. The controller is easy to use, very responsive, and not difficult to figure out. Lots of options, and really went down memory lane with some of these older games. Love it.

A solid hand held unit. I love playing RPG games on it. I wish it had more variety on it. Easy to handle and long battery life.