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Retro Gaming Consoles, Handhelds & Classic Controllers
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items I grew up on cartridges and arcade cabinets, and retro gaming is how I share that joy with my kids now. Mini consoles, retro handhelds, and classic style controllers bring back the games I loved without hunting for old hardware. These are the retro g...
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Retro Consoles & Handhelds
Controllers & Arcade Sticks
Retro Decor & Accessories
Retro Consoles & Handhelds
Mini consoles and handhelds packed with classics.
This ANBERNIC handheld is my favorite way to play the classics I grew up with. The bright AMOLED screen makes old pixel art look stunning, the controls feel solid, and the battery lasts through long flights. I load it with the cartridges I still own ...
ANBERNIC RG556 AMOLED Retro Gaming Handheld
I love the Evercade because it uses real cartridges with officially licensed retro collections. This version comes with classic Tomb Raider games, the screen is crisp, and my kids enjoy collecting the cartridges like I did as a kid. It is a fun, legi...
Evercade EXP-R Tomb Raider Handheld
This Sega Genesis Mini brought back so many memories the first time I plugged it into our TV. It comes loaded with dozens of classics, includes two controllers, and saves progress anytime. My partner and I play Sonic together on weekends, and we laug...
Sega Genesis Mini
We put this Paw Patrol arcade cabinet in our playroom, and our youngest feels like they own a real arcade. The kid sized height is perfect, the games are simple and colorful, and the controls are sturdy enough for enthusiastic button mashing. It is m...
Arcade1Up Paw Patrol Jr Full Size Arcade Cabinet
This My Arcade Pocket Player is a cheerful little handheld with Pac-Man games built in. It is perfect for car rides and waiting rooms, runs on simple batteries, and the bright yellow design makes me smile. I bought one for my dad, who played Pac-Man ...
My Arcade Pac-Man Pocket Player Pro
This PlayStation Classic is a tiny replica of the console my brother and I fought over as kids. It comes loaded with favorites, includes two controllers, and plugs straight into a modern TV. It sits on our media shelf as a conversation piece and gets...
PlayStation Classic Console
I bought this RetroN console so I could play my original cartridges from several old systems on our new TV. It upscales the picture, saves progress anywhere, and supports a wide range of classic carts. Digging through my childhood games with my kids ...
Hyperkin RetroN 5 HD Gaming Console
Controllers & Arcade Sticks
Classic style controllers and arcade sticks.
This controller feels just like the classic gamepad I grew up with, but it adds modern sticks and wireless play. It works with our Switch, PC, and phone, and the battery lasts for many hours. I use it for retro games on my laptop, and my son uses it ...
8BitDo SN30 Pro Bluetooth Gamepad
This Ultimate controller is my everyday favorite, and the charging dock means it is always ready when I sit down. The sticks are smooth, the buttons are customizable, and it connects to our Switch and PC. I bought a second one so my partner and I can...
8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller with Charging Dock
This wireless arcade stick brings a real arcade feel to our living room for fighting games and classic shooters. It works wirelessly with our Switch and PC, the buttons are swappable, and it is solid enough for heated matches. My friends fight over i...
8BitDo Arcade Stick
This Hori Fighting Stick Alpha is the arcade stick I recommend to friends getting serious about fighting games. The layout feels authentic, the build is sturdy, and there is storage inside for the cable. I keep it under our couch for quick matches wi...
Hori Fighting Stick Alpha for PS5 and PS4
I grew up with the GameCube controller, so this PowerA version for the Switch feels like home in my hands. It is perfect for Smash Bros nights, connects wirelessly, and the fun Toad design makes my kids laugh. It is an affordable way I found to bring...
PowerA GameCube Style Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch
This retro keyboard looks just like a classic gaming console, complete with big red buttons I can program for shortcuts. The mechanical keys feel satisfying, and it brightens up my desk every day. My friends who love retro design always want to try i...
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard N Edition
This Razer Kitsune is an all button controller that makes fighting game inputs incredibly precise. It is slim enough to rest on my lap, the optical switches respond instantly, and the lighting looks great. It is the upgrade I made after years on a st...
Razer Kitsune All Button Optical Arcade Controller
This Victrix fight stick is tournament quality, with a tool free case that opens so I can swap buttons and levers. The wrist rest keeps my hands comfortable through long sessions, and the build feels premium. My brother and I take turns with it durin...
PDP Victrix Pro FS 12 Arcade Fight Stick
Retro Decor & Accessories
Accessories and decor for a retro game room.
This Paladone Xbox light adds a fun glow to our game room shelves. It stands up or mounts on the wall, and the soft light is perfect for gaming at night without harsh overhead lights. My son picked it out for his room, and I love how it ties his whol...
Paladone Xbox Icons Light
This LEGO Game Boy is an incredible display piece that looks almost exactly like the handheld I carried everywhere as a kid. Building it took me a relaxing weekend, and the swappable screens are a clever touch. It sits on my desk now and everyone who...
LEGO Game Boy 72046 Building Set
This LEGO Mario and Yoshi set is a moving display model, and turning the crank makes them bob just like in the game. It was a fun build for my partner and me on a rainy weekend, and it looks fantastic on our game room shelf. Retro fans always grin wh...
LEGO Super Mario World Mario and Yoshi Building Set
This Pac-Man ghost light changes colors and adds a playful glow to our game room. My kids use it as a night light, and I love how it brings a bit of arcade nostalgia to the shelf. It is an affordable little gift that every retro gamer in our family h...
Paladone Pac-Man Ghost LED Light
This Tetris flow light has little Tetrimino shapes floating slowly in liquid, and I find it oddly relaxing to watch. It is a great conversation piece in our game room and a fun gift for retro fans. My teenager keeps one on their desk and says it is t...
Fizz Creations Tetris Flow Light
This arcade riser lifts our home arcade cabinet to full height, so adults can play standing up like in a real arcade. It was easy for me to assemble, feels sturdy, and matches the cabinet perfectly. It made our game room setup feel much more authenti...
Arcade1Up Classic Special Edition Arcade Machine Riser