Play one more level in bed
Play under the covers with the brightness down, like you did as a kid.
Retro Advance
Play the full original games, never cut-down demos
Hold every game you grew up with in your hand the minute the box opens.
- Play 15,000+ classic games straight out of the box
- Hit every jump with zero button lag
- Play 6 hours per charge with no Wi‑Fi needed
- Fast & Free Shipping
- 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Best lunch break
15 minutes of Tetris at lunch and I felt like I'd actually had a break. Very happy with it.
Chris W.
Birthday sorted!
Got two for his birthday so I could have one too. He opened his, grinned, then immediately asked what I was playing. Best present I've picked in ages.
Emma J.
not a toy!!
was worried it'd be a cheap toy. ran Crash and Mario Kart 64 with no lag and it feels solid in the hand
Alex C.
Why you’ll love it
You get every console you owned as a kid in one handheld that fits your pocket. Switch it on and play any of 15,000 games from 18 consoles, including the NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy, Genesis, PlayStation and N64. There are no ads or in-app purchases, ever.
Product details
The Retro Advance comes in nine colors, each built to feel like the consoles you grew up with. It plays games from 18 consoles: NES, Famicom, Super Nintendo, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64, Nintendo DS, Sega Genesis, Game Gear, PlayStation, PSP, Dreamcast, Neo Geo, Neo Geo Pocket, PC Engine, Atari 2600 and arcade. Every spec is listed under Technical specs further down this page.
What's in the box
1 Lake Blue Retro Advance handheld with an installed 64GB card..
One, two or three Retro Advance handhelds in the color you pick, depending on your pack. Each comes with its own game card with 15,000+ games installed and a USB-C charging cable. A wall plug is not included, and any USB-C phone charger works.
How to play
Press power and the game menu opens. Pick a console, scroll to a game and press A to start. Save from the in-game menu whenever you like and pick it up later.
Shipping & returns
Free worldwide shipping with no minimum spend, and you'll get tracking by email. Every order has our 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, and we pay return shipping on every return with a prepaid label.
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Over 100,000 gamers play their childhood favorites again
Play all your favorite games
Super Mario, Pokémon, Zelda, Sonic, Street Fighter and Crash sit next to thousands of games you forgot you loved.
- NES
- Famicom
- Super Nintendo
- Game Boy
- Game Boy Color
- Game Boy Advance
- Nintendo 64
- Nintendo DS
- Sega Genesis
- Game Gear
- PlayStation
- PSP
- Dreamcast
- Neo Geo
- Neo Geo Pocket
- PC Engine
- Atari 2600
- Arcade
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Super Mario Bros. 3NES
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Pokémon FireRedGame Boy Advance
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Zelda: A Link to the PastSuper Nintendo
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2Sega Genesis
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Mario Kart 64Nintendo 64
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Street Fighter IISuper Nintendo
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Crash Bandicoot: WarpedPlayStation
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Donkey Kong CountrySuper Nintendo
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Pac-ManArcade
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TetrisNES
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Super Smash Bros.Nintendo 64
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Mega Man 2NES
Final Fantasy VISuper MetroidKirby's AdventurePunch-Out!!Mortal Kombat IIContraSuper Mario 64Donkey KongSuper Mario KartGrand Theft Auto
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Jump from Tekken to Mario Kart without swapping a cartridge
Every game loads in seconds on the bright 3.5-inch screen.
Now playing Super Mario Bros.
Take the classics everywhere you go
Kill time on long flights
Lose yourself in Zelda from takeoff to landing and the flight feels half as long.
Take a real lunch break
Race a few laps of Mario Kart instead of scrolling your phone.
Share your games with your kids
Hand them Super Mario and watch them get hooked on your old favorites.
97% of gamers would buy it again
4.8 out of 52,184 reviews
Actually impressed!
Bought it expecting a cheap toy. Found Pokémon FireRed in about ten seconds and two weeks later I'm still playing it every night. Best thing I've bought this year.
Marcus T.
So much better
actual buttons!! My thumbs used to cover half the game on my phone. This feels exactly like my old Game Boy.
Leah P.
Love this thing
6 hour flight, zero wifi, played Zelda the whole way and still had battery left lol
Daniel R.
He knew what to do
Dad hadn't played in 30 years. Found Contra in a minute and was telling me how to beat level 2 😂
Nina S.
Brilliant
She gets the TV, I get Street Fighter. Both happy.
Owen B.
5 stars
Thought I'd only play Mario but apparently I'm a Tetris person now?? So many games I missed growing up.
Priya M.
Play on clicky buttons like the ones you grew up with
- 01Hit clean diagonals in fighting gamesThe firm D-pad clicks right where you press and is rated for 500,000 presses.
- 02Pull off every comboBig, responsive A, B, X and Y buttons land every Street Fighter special move.
- 03Steer 3D games properlyTwin thumbsticks give you real analog control in Mario Kart 64 and Crash.
- 04Play PlayStation and N64 games as designedFour shoulder buttons under your fingers cover every control those games need.
- 05Hear every theme tuneThe built-in speaker is loud and clear, and a headphone jack keeps it quiet in bed.
- 06Comfortable for hoursThe rounded back fills both hands, so long sessions never cramp your grip.
How it beats the cheap knockoffs
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Real clicky buttons✓D-pad, twin sticks and four shoulder buttons✕Mushy buttons that miss presses
Saves that stay put✓Save anywhere and pick up later✕Progress wiped when it powers off
Every game at full speed✓Tested on our bench before it ships✕Freezes, lag and games that won't open
Bright screen, no dead pixels✓Sharp 3.5-inch IPS screen✕Dim panels and dead pixels
Games that never corrupt✓Branded game card✕Cheap cards that corrupt your games
30-day money-back guarantee✓Full refund and we pay return shipping✕No one answers after checkout
Keep playing long after your old Game Boy quits
“I've fixed original Game Boys and SNES controllers for 16 years. Customers who bring me a dead Game Boy now replay the same games on this, and its D-pad still clicks tight after months of daily play.”
Why we built Retro Advance
Phone games put your thumbs over the action, and the old consoles sit boxed up in the attic with cartridges that cost a fortune to replace. We built one handheld with real buttons and every game already on it.
Get one for everyone who grew up with these games
Every handheld in a 2 or 3 pack comes with its own full library, and the bigger the pack, the more you save on each one. Pack one for the dad who still talks about Contra.
4.8 from 2,184 reviews
30‑Day Money‑Back Guarantee
Play it for 30 days. If it doesn't win you back, send it back for a full refund and we pay the return shipping.
Technical specs
Screen
- 3.5-inch IPS display
- 640 × 480 resolution
Games
- 15,000+ games on the included card
- 18 classic consoles
Battery
- 3200mAh rechargeable
- 6 hours per charge
- USB-C charging
Controls
- D-pad, A, B, X, Y, Start and Select
- Twin analog thumbsticks
- L1, L2, R1 and R2 shoulder buttons
Audio
- Built-in speaker
- 3.5mm headphone jack
Size
- 13 × 8 × 2.5 cm
- Nine shell colors
Questions before you play
How many games are on it?
Over 15,000, from 18 consoles including the NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Sega Genesis, PlayStation and Nintendo 64. They're on the game card when it arrives.
Are my favorites on it?
Yes. Mario, Pokémon, Zelda, Sonic, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Crash Bandicoot, Tetris, Pac-Man and Donkey Kong are all there, with thousands more.
Are they the full games?
Yes. Every game is the complete original with every level, never a demo.
Do PlayStation and N64 games run smoothly?
Yes. In a 50-game test on our bench, every PlayStation and N64 game we tried ran at full speed, with no lag on the buttons.
Does it work without Wi‑Fi?
Yes. Every game is on the handheld itself, so it plays on a plane, in the car or anywhere else, with nothing to download and no subscription.
Can I save my progress?
Yes. Save at any point in any game and carry on from the same spot the next time you switch it on.
How long does the battery last?
Six hours of play on a full charge. It recharges from any USB-C phone charger.
Is it easy to set up?
Yes. Switch it on, pick a game and press start. The menu sorts every game by console, so the one you want is a few clicks away.
Is it a good gift for someone who hasn't played in years?
Yes. The buttons are laid out like the consoles they grew up with, so their hands know what to do straight away.
What if I don't love it?
You're covered by our 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. Send it back for a full refund and we pay the return shipping with a prepaid label.
Is shipping free?
Yes. Shipping is free worldwide with no minimum spend, and you'll get tracking by email.
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