Laminated 3.5-inch IPS retro handheld with an Allwinner H700, 1GB RAM, dual-band WiFi/Bluetooth, and a preloaded 64GB card so GarlicOS pick-up-and-play emulation feels instant at home or on the go.

I revisited the RG35XX H this fall after flashing GarlicOS 1.5 and the little Linux handheld still punches way above its price. The laminated 3.5" IPS panel is genuinely crisp, and the H700 plus 1GB of RAM keeps PS1 and 16-bit cores locked at full speed while my nightly sync job copies save states over 5 GHz WiFi. ANBERNIC continues to ship a 64GB card packed with thousands of ROMs; I wipe it for my own dumps, but the dual microSD slots make juggling firmware and a clean library painless. Real-world battery life lands around 4 hours with WiFi on, so I tuck a 10,000 mAh pack in the bag, yet the ergonomics and the surprisingly snappy low-profile sticks make this the retro handheld I reach for first when I want to speed-run Symphony of the Night on the couch.

Laminated 3.5-inch IPS retro handheld with Allwinner H700 and GarlicOS. Dual-band WiFi and preloaded 64GB card make PS1 and 16-bit emulation instant.

Anbernic RG35XX H Linux Retro Handheld with GarlicOS

Anbernic RG35XX H Linux Retro Handheld Console

Buildable retro NES console with CRT TV and interactive features; nostalgic display set for gaming fans.

The LEGO NES still hits every nostalgia note for me. The console build nails the NES proportions—hinged cartridge door, functioning controller ports, and a removable Game Pak you actually insert. The companion CRT is the real magic: crank the side handle and Mario scrolls across a brick-built World 1-1 while a hidden cam wags him up and down. I paired mine with the electronic LEGO Mario figure so the TV plays the classic overworld tune and sound effects when tapped on the RFID tiles. It’s a hefty, detailed build (around 12 hours for both console and TV) with clever SNOT techniques throughout. The set has been retired, so Amazon prices are steep, but as a centerpiece for any retro gaming corner it’s phenomenal.

Buildable retro NES console with working CRT TV that scrolls Mario levels. Includes interactive features and LEGO Mario connectivity for nostalgic gaming fans.

LEGO Nintendo NES Console Building Set with CRT TV

LEGO Nintendo NES

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