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 Pick: $72 US – TrimUI Smart Pro
- Next Best Pick: $149 US – Retroid Pocket 4
- OLED Pick: $199 US – Retroid Pocket Mini
- Money isn’t an option Pick: $219 US – Analogue Pocket
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 4 – $149 US
Buy the Retroid Pocket 4 here: https://joeysrh.link/RP_4PRO
Retroid Pocket Mini – $199 US
Buy the Retroid Pocket Mini here: https://joeysrh.link/RP_MINI
Analogue Pocket – $219 US
Buy the Analogue Pocket here: https://store.analogue.co/#pocket