Alternative, Affordable And Awesome Handheld Gaming Consoles
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With the price of handheld gaming consoles increasing dramatically over the last 5 years, its no surprise why people are searching for alternatives. Nintendo Switch will now cost you a whopping £250-£350 on average and games costing £50 - £70. So if you were looking to buy a console and a few games it can soon add up. Alternative handheld consoles are becoming ever more popular and are not restricted to just gaming. They can be loaded up with apps, music, movies and e-books etc.
Aesthetically, alternative consoles are starting to look more and more attractive and impressive. They usually come loaded up with 1000's of games and the ability to download and upload games for FREE from the internet. They also support Games from multiple consoles such as N64, Dreamcast, PSP, Ps1, Ps2, Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Sega , Sega Genesis, Neo Geo, Gameboy, Gameboy Advance etc.
With this in mind, every time you want a new game or get bored of the 1000's of games at your disposal, you can quickly download and upload new games to the console for free. With over a 100,000 games to choose from, this is is becoming a popular alternative for gamers and parents looking to buy their kids a cheaper console that wont break the bank.
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These consoles can usually be hooked up to the tv as well so you can play movies and turn your handheld into a portable cinema or play music through your speaker. It also enhances the gaming experience allowing you to play through your tv.
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Below you will find some of the greatest alternative gaming consoles we have found and we will show you where to download the free games from. We will go through some of the specs of each console and the advantages that they have over expensive top branded consoles.
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You don't need to be a tech wiz in order to download these games for the consoles. Below we will show you the places you need to be in order to download these games quickly and for free.
Just check game formats your console supports such as PSP,GBA,PS1 and download the games accordingly for free
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A quick google search will give you 100's of other websites you can download games from but these are the top 3.
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Anbernic RG351P Handheld Game Console With 2500 Games
An all round great handheld gaming system available in 3 different colours. It has built in dual stereo speakers and a vibrating motor for realistic gameplay. Comes with a 3.5 inch screen and a powerful RK3326 chip to prevent any lagging or freezing whilst playing games.
It comes with an impressive 23 simulators which supports games such as PSP,NDS etc. The battery life is capable of 6-8 hours of continuous play and it has a super bright LED backlight which can stay fully lit even when the battery is low. Storage is 64GB with an impressive expandable 256GM.
£89.99
Available At Amazon
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5.1 inch 128Bit retro handheld video game console built-in 9500 games
This console ha a whopping 5.1 inch screen and comes with a huge selection of 9500 retro arcade games from consoles such as SEGA and SUPER NINTENDO. and many other formats. This is a console mainly designed to play retro arcade games but also supports HD videos, mp3 music and ha a few other functions. The storage capacity if 48GB and has a battery life of almost 5 hours. This console is budget friendly and pleasing on the eye as it looks similar to the PSP
£69.80
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MOQi i7 Android Smartphone Gaming Handheld Console
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Although this console is higher in price we think it deserved a mention in our affordable category as it really does boast some amazing features for the money. The 1080p 6inch screen is capable of handling some serious gameplay and movie watching capabilities.
Its Dual Sim support for 2G/3G/4G networks allow the MOQI to function as both a gaming handheld and a smart phone which is truly impressive.
It comes with a touch screen and still allows you to upload emulated games for retro gameplay alongside modern 3D games. It comes with a 16mp Camera, Bluetooth and GPS. Allows you to install any android apps on it.
£179.95
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Retro Game Console with 3000 Classic Games
Super affordable and easy on the eye, this handheld gaming console is a great buy for anyone looking to buy their kid their first handheld. Supports basic retro gaming formats and comes with very basic features such as the ability to upload mp3 and certain video formats. Can also be used as an e-book reader and has a voice recorder. Not a bad choice for the money, Comes pre loaded with 200 game and the ability to upload as many as you can fit on to 32GB of expandable memory. The 4.3 inch screen is big enough for your gaming needs and a continuous battery life of 3.5 hours isnt bad at all for the money.
£41.99
Available At Amazon
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GPD GamePad Digital XD Plus
An impressive android flip style handheld gaming console. The 5.1 inch screen is also touch screen and the console itself contains an app called "happy chick" which allows you to download games for free straight onto the console. Supports games from consoles such as Gamecube, PlayStation, PSP, Nintendo 64, Gameboy, Dreamcast and many more. Also supports Android gaming. It comes with 32GB Built in memory and you can expand an additional 128GB. The screen resolution supports Ultra HD for the best gaming experience. Supports Wi-fi and Bluetooth and has a battery life of 24 hours which is very cool.
£199.95
Available At Amazon
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