Best Black Friday retro gaming deals — nostalgic handhelds, arcade machines, old school consoles, accessories, and more

Buying Guides
By published

Several awesome retro gaming devices are discounted right now for Black Friday.

Analogue Pocket in hand.
(Image credit: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central)
Disclaimer

Enjoy our content? Make sure to set Windows Central as a preferred source in Google Search, and find out why you should so that you can stay up-to-date on the latest news, reviews, features, and more.

Several retro gaming devices are on sale right now thanks to Black Friday, so I rounded up the 10 best deals I could find.

See the other eight best retro gaming deals for yourself:

Where to find Black Friday Retro Gaming Deals

  • AliExpress is a great place to find an enormous variety of Linux, Windows, and Android handhelds.
  • Amazon US and Amazon UK are both excellent places to find a wide range of retro handheld devices, arcade cabinets, throwback consoles, and old school controller designs.
  • Best Buy offers retro and premium Windows gaming handhelds, arcade machines, controllers, and much more.
  • Target has a limited selection, but you can find arcade cabinets, modern handhelds, controllers, and more at this retailer.
  • Walmart is the place to find mini retro consoles, arcade cabinets, and gaming handhelds.

10 best retro gaming deals for Black Friday 2025

Lenovo Legion Go S (Z2 GO, SteamOS)
Lowest price ever 💰
Save $200
Lenovo Legion Go S (Z2 GO, SteamOS): was $649.99 now $449.99 at Best Buy

This handheld runs SteamOS and comes with an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go chip, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. Its display offers higher resolution and a higher refresh rate than Steam Deck along with Hall Effect joysticks that don't drift. It's perfect for playing classic PC games on Steam or emulating games.

Windows Central review:⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1/2

View Deal
MIYOO Flip V2
Linux Game Boy Advance 🐧
Save $68.88
MIYOO Flip V2: was $111.54 now $42.66 at aliexpress.us

MIYOO took the clamshell design of the Game Boy Advance SP and added two joysticks to it. This Linux device offers 64GB of storage and charges via USB-C.

View Deal
Retroid Pocket Flip 2
Hall Effect Clamshell 🐚
Save $30
Retroid Pocket Flip 2: was $269 now $239 at Amazon

With its deep blue-purple coloring and button theme, this Android handheld reminds one of the Game Cube and the 3DS. It offers Hall Effect joysticks, a 5.5-inch AMOLED display, 128GB storage, and a protective clamshell design. You must click the coupon before check out to get this discount.

View Deal
Retroid Pocket Classic (Atomic Purple)
Android Game Boy 🤖
Save $10
Retroid Pocket Classic (Atomic Purple): was $149 now $139 at Amazon

This popular little Android device pays homage to the Game Boy Color with its transparent purple casing, but it offers a 3.92-inch OLED touchscreen, four back buttons, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth, and 128GB of storage. Make sure to click the coupon before checkout to get the deal price.

View Deal
8BitDo AKNES SN30 Pro (Jade Green)
Transparent PC controller 🎮
Save 7%
8BitDo AKNES SN30 Pro (Jade Green): was $44.99 now $41.98 at Amazon

8BitDo offers some sweet controllers that are as reliable as they are fun to look at. This wireless, transparent gamepad offers Hall Effect joysticks and works with Windows PCs and Android devices.

View Deal
My Arcade Galaga Portable Arcade
Small Arcade cabinet🕹️
Save 38%
My Arcade Galaga Portable Arcade: was $59.99 now $37.37 at Amazon

This small device brings you a full-size joystick attached to a small arcade cabinet with a 3.5-inch display. It offers speakers as well as a headphone jack if you want to enjoy the sounds privately. Make sure to click the coupon before checkout to get the deal price.

View Deal
Arcade1Up Ms. Pac-Man / Galaga Deluxe Arcade Machine
12 classic games 👻
Save $50
Arcade1Up Ms. Pac-Man / Galaga Deluxe Arcade Machine: was $499.99 now $449.99 at Best Buy

Best Buy offers a few different arcade cabinets, but I love this one since it comes with 12 games including Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Dig Dug, King & Balloon, and more. It stands a little over five feet tall, with a 17-inch display, access to a Wi-Fi leaderboard.

View Deal
8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard
Transparent keyboard ⌨️
Save $24
8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard: was $119.99 now $95.99 at Amazon

If you prefer to play retro games on PC, then this throwback, wireless mechanical keyboard is a great accessory to have. It has a transparent green color that's a nod to the original Xbox console, and it comes with dual super buttons for a fun playing experience.

View Deal
Atari Pocket Player Pro
100 games 🎮
Save 11%
Atari Pocket Player Pro: was $44.99 now $39.99 at Amazon

This little official gaming handheld from Atari comes with 100 classic games, a 2.75-inch display, and a wrist strap to keep it from falling out of your hands. It runs on four AA batteries and its compact size is great for slipping into your pocket or bag.

View Deal
Hyperkin Xbox Accessory DuchesS Wired Controller for Xbox Series X
Original Xbox controller 🔌
Save 32%
Hyperkin Xbox Accessory DuchesS Wired Controller for Xbox Series X: was $49.99 now $34.24 at Amazon

If you're an old-school Xbox fan from the days of the original console, then you might love this controller. This wired gamepad has the original layout, but works with the current Xbox Series X|S consoles.

View Deal

Why you can trust Windows Central Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test.

Retro gaming FAQ

Can I emulate games on Legion Go S (SteamOS)?

Yes, you certainly can. As the name implies, this handheld runs the Linux-based SteamOS, and many people find that Linux is a better option for emulating games than Windows.

Can I emulate games on Xbox Ally X?

Yep! The Xbox Ally X and the less powerful Xbox Ally can both be used to emulate games.

What are the best retro game emulators?

There are several game emulators out there and the best one for you will depend on what kind of programs you want to run and the kind of device you're using.

Some of the most popular emulators include:
LaunchBox, RetroArch, Project 64, Dolphin Emulator, RPCS3, and PCSX2.

Is emulating games better on Linux?

It depends on what you want to emulate. That said, many older games can more easily be emulated on Linux, and some can run more smoothly on Linux as well.

What is the standard height of a classic arcade cabinet?

Typically, most classic cabinets are around six feet tall. Nowadays, you can find several that are around five feet tall. There are even tiny ones that are only a few inches in height.

Are Arcade1Up machines good?

Yes. Many people enjoy playing on Arcade1Up machines and they usually get four to five star ratings at retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. Each model comes with a specific number of classic games, so you should get the device that has the games you want to play.

Do Arcade1Up machines take coins?

No. All Arcade1Up machines are set up for free play by default and if they have a coin slot, it is only decorative and cannot take coins. Some people do modify these machines to take change, though.

Click to follow Windows Central on Google News

Follow Windows Central on Google News to keep our latest news, insights, and features at the top of your feeds!

Rebecca Spear
Rebecca Spear
Gaming and News Editor

Self-professed gaming geek Rebecca Spear is one of Windows Central's editors and reviewers with a focus on gaming handhelds, mini PCs, PC gaming, and laptops. When she isn't checking out the latest games on Xbox Game Pass, PC, ROG Ally, or Steam Deck; she can be found digital drawing with a Wacom tablet. She's written thousands of articles with everything from editorials, reviews, previews, features, previews, and hardware reviews over the last few years. If you need information about anything gaming-related, her articles can help you out. She also loves testing game accessories and any new tech on the market. You can follow her @rrspear on X (formerly Twitter).