About Retro Ranker

Retro Ranker is a comprehensive database and comparison platform dedicated to retro handheld gaming devices. Our mission is to help enthusiasts discover and compare various retro gaming handhelds, making it easier to find the perfect device for your gaming needs.

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• Detailed technical specifications for each device
• Performance ratings for different emulation capabilities
• Side-by-side device comparisons
• Charts and graphs to visualize device performance and specifications

Retro Ranker's database is powered by the incredible work of the Retro Handhelds community.

We particularly draw from their comprehensive Handhelds Overview, which serves as the foundation for our device specifications and performance ratings.
By using this data, we ensure our data remains accurate and up-to-date with the latest developments in the retro handheld scene.

We encourage you to join the Retro Handhelds community to contribute to this growing knowledge base. Their collective expertise and hands-on experience with these devices help maintain the accuracy and reliability of our information.

Visit their Discord to connect with fellow enthusiasts and share your experiences.

I'm a big fan of the work done by Jipsony on his website Retro Catalog.
I've borrowed some of his ideas for this website.
In the end, I'm just hoping to be of some help to the community.

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It's open source and self-hosted, all data collection is anonymous and GDPR compliant. Hence why we don't need a cookie banner!