There's no need to worry about software emulation, as everything here is officially licensed and ready to play straight out of the box. It has HDMI output (for gaming in 1080p resolution) and multiplayer support, which help to make it more accessible for modern gamers, and the price is right, too, as this bundle will cost you less than $100.

Where it shines though is in emulation, PS2 works at silky frame rates, Gamecube emulation is flawless, PSP looks remarkable thanks to the 16:9 display, Dreamcast is a breeze and if you manage to find a Nintendo Switch

The R36S retro handheld – my current daily driver emulator console – see full review here. Handheld emulators can do a lot, both in terms of retro gaming and their bonus features that you might not have been aware of when

Quick list: what’s the best retro handheld gaming console? The Retroid Pocket 3+ (buy now) is the most powerful retro handheld in its class, offering rock-solid PSP performance, decent GameCube/PS2 emulation, a stunning 4.7in widescreen display, and great value – despite its Android quirks and slightly awkward controls.