Miyoo Mini Plus Review: Still the Best Budget Handheld in 2026?

The Miyoo Mini Plus is a pocket-sized retro gaming handheld that runs OnionOS — a custom firmware that turns it into a polished emulation machine capable of playing everything from NES to PS1.

At around $70, it's the most popular budget handheld in the retro gaming community. But with new competitors arriving in 2026, does it still deserve the crown?

The Miyoo Mini Plus looks like a shrunk-down Game Boy Advance SP. It's small enough to fit in a jeans pocket and light enough to play for hours without fatigue.

Build quality is decent for the price — the buttons are clicky and responsive, though the shoulder buttons feel a bit hollow. The 3.5-inch IPS display is the real star, with punchy colors and excellent viewing angles.

• NES/SNES/Genesis — Flawless. Full speed with no frame drops.
• GBA — Perfect. This is arguably the best GBA emulation handheld at this price.
• PS1 — Most games run great. Occasional slowdowns in 3D-heavy titles.
• N64 — Not recommended. The chipset can't handle it reliably.

The Miyoo Mini Plus remains our top pick for budget retro handhelds in 2026. The screen quality, OnionOS polish, and pocket-friendly size make it hard to beat — especially at this price point.

If you need N64 or Dreamcast support, look at the Retroid Pocket 4 instead. But for everything up to PS1, this is the one to get.