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Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 161 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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85%would recommend to a friend

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Customers often highlight the Go Retro! Portable's extensive library of retro games, with many expressing their enjoyment of the variety of classic titles available. The price point is also frequently praised, with customers noting that the device offers great value for its cost. While the portability of the device is appreciated, some users have concerns about the small screen size and build quality, with a few mentioning that the device can be glitchy at times.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Game selection, Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nostalgia makes this a great gift

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nostalgia yes, but the build quality could have been sharper Some really old games in there. Ideal for the collector who really wants it. There should be an option to connect it to a big screen.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Capcom Classics

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    There are about 35-37 classic Nintendo games and the rest are just whatever games but the classic Nintendo games make this worth it. Looks like a game boy but in color. Gun Smoke, Mega Man 2 and 3 Final Fight and Stryder are fun. Best part is you can use a USB to play without the 4 AAA batteries. I really like this little handheld, great pick up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game selection, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VERY pleased with this!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The only negative to this game system is I had to buy a USB cable separately. Best Buy sells them for under $20. It has more games that I knew than I expected, it’s simple to use and works instantly once batteries are inserted. I haven’t tried all the games yet because Tetris, BurgerTime and Mahjong have kept me busy, but this is a sweet toy I am very glad to have scored.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great little Retro system

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my son who has Autism and he loves it his favorite game is Tetris, but there is a lot of games on this system and if you are a retro game fan you will like it, The first time I had it shipped USPS loss it and I could even give it to him Christmas, but BestBuy stepped up and sent a new one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality, Game selection

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's not bad, but not great either

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I went on a little retro gaming binge and picked this up on a whim. It isn't a bad little gaming device, about the size of the original GameBoy, and comes with some good games (though most are filler). It probably is better than some similar systems that are cheaper, but it is built a little better. Uses batteries, but can also run from Micro-USB if needed. For the price, it's ok. Nothing spectacular, but not bad either.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Oldies but Goodies!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great item. Has all the old school games on it and a lot of fun. Glad got it now as maybe a hard item to get with the holidays coming up. Really like the old games. I am old enough to remember the originals especially Burger Time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game selection, Portability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Simple easy to use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use just like the old games. Many games to choose from.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game selection, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome if you want to enjoy the old school games.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I enjoy using this instead of being on my cell and playing games. It is the perfect screen size and the games on it are worth the purchase, especially if you’re a Tetris player. Which is one of the reasons I purchased this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for retro gamers

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my nephew cause he wanted to know how older games were. He can’t put it down and now he wants even more old games. He loves this thing sometimes he plays it more than his switch and 3ds.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Find!

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great nifty hand held console! Got it for myself and wife for Tetris. There is a lot of fluff games but the games that are licensed still make it worth the money spent. Well built compared to some of the similar hand helds also sold. My favorites are Gunsmoke and 1943

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good gift

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had bought this as a Christmas present for my boyfriend since he loves retro games. He likes it overall, but needs batteries and the screen sometimes look a bit dark.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for downtime and Brain exercise

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A fun and compact device for all occasions. A great combination of classic games for all ages and at an affordable price which proves to be a worthy purchase value.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game selection, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lots of games

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Games are enjoyable and a fun throwback. The bonus games are a bit cheesy, but they are not why I bought it. Good price for a fun toy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy for kids to hold and fun games

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I personally like the Atari games better, but my grandson doesn't care and this is easy for him to hold and navigate. And four batteries are easier to replace than someone remembering to plug it in to charge it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not bad... fun retro

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I enjoyed the first couple of famous games in this collection. The other games were not that well known but some are playable. Overall for the price it I was happy but there are other option with more games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good for small kids

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    good for small kids, good to have an easy way to connect to bigger screen

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great handheld game for the little ones.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for my granddaughter since she wanted a video game. It has turned out to be one of the best things she likes, except that it is something she will 'outgrow' really fast.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality, Game selection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Retro Amazing Boy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Retro bit is amazing! Come with 250 games of 8bit Era like Megaman 2 and Super Mario Bros! A good quality product!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Throwback fun

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for my husband as a Christmas gift. It's small, portable and easy to use. Although the screen is sometimes hard to see, the fun is worth the money paid!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Cool Knick knack

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a cool little item. Got it as a present. There’s a decent selection of games that are all 8-bit style including Final Fight

    I would recommend this to a friend
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