Are retro gaming handhelds legal?

The handhelds themselves are legal. Emulators are legal. ROMs of games you don't own are a legal gray area. Many retro gamers dump their own cartridges or use legal homebrew. We recommend only using ROMs of games you own.

How hard is it to set up a retro handheld?

Linux-based devices like the Miyoo Mini Plus are nearly plug-and-play with community firmware. Android devices require installing emulator apps and configuring them, which takes 30-60 minutes. Community guides make both straightforward.

Can these play modern Android games too?

Android-based handhelds can run any Android game from the Play Store. The more powerful ones (Odin 2, RG556) handle demanding games well. Linux-based devices are retro-only.

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