Best Handhelds Under $100 for PlayStation 2 Emulation

Compiled & reviewed by Urs von Gunten, HandheldWiki editorial · How we rate · Updated 1 Aug 2026

The best handhelds under $100 that can run PlayStation 2, ranked by emulation quality — 6 devices that fit the budget.

GPD Win 3

GamePad Digital · 2021 / 05

High-end

Intel Core i5-1135G7 / Intel Core i7-1165G7 · 16 GB LPDDR4x

$58–$899Horizontal

AYANEO

AYANEO · 2021 / 06

Mid-range

AMD Ryzen 5 4500U · 16 GB LPDDR4x (8532 MT/s)

$47–$869Horizontal

TJD T80

TJD · 2024 / 08

Mid-range

Allwinner A523 (?), RockChip RK3588S · 4 GB LPDDR4X, 8 GB LP

$55–$399Horizontal

Pocket Air Mini

AYANEO · 2025 / 11

Mid-range

MediaTek Helio G90T · 2 GB / 3 GB LPDDR4X

$70–$100Horizontal

RG Rotate

Anbernic · 2026 / 05

Mid-range

UNISOC Tiger T618 · 3 GB LPDDR4X

$88–$108Vertical

One 35

MagicX · 2025 / 12

Mid-range

MediaTek Helio G85 · 4 GB LPDDR4X

$85Horizontal

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