Basically any retro handheld can play Nintendo Game Boy Advance, so there’s a lot and a lot of options. However, some of the budget options do have to use hacks or cores like gpSP to get full speed, and so this list will be safe options that do not require core changes or hacks for GBA games.
There can only be a few that make the best list, and so here’s my picks for the best retro handhelds for Nintendo Game Boy Advance that don’t require hacks or gpSP.
Here’s the list:
- Super Budget/Aspect Ratio Pick: $40 US – Powkiddy V10
- Budget/Aspect Ratio Pick: $70 US – Anbernic RG34XX
- Budget 16:9 Pick: $72 US – TrimUI Smart Pro
- OLED Pick: $219 US – Retroid Pocket 5
Powkiddy V10 – $72 US
Buy the Powkiddy V10 here: https://joeysrh.link/GGG_V10
TrimUI Smart Pro – $72 US
Buy the TrimUI Smart Pro here: https://joeysrh.link/GGG_TSP
Retroid Pocket 5 – $219 US
Buy the Retroid Pocket 5 here: https://joeysrh.link/RP_5