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About Retro Ranker

Learn more about Retro Ranker and our mission to help you find the perfect retro gaming handheld.

What is Retro Ranker?

Retro Ranker is a platform to compare, review, and discover retro gaming handhelds, helping you find the perfect device for your needs.

Tech Stack
  • DenoDeno - A secure runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript
  • FreshFresh - The next-gen web framework
  • PocketBasePocketBase - A lightweight, open-source database
  • PicoCSSPicoCSS - Minimal CSS Framework for semantic HTML
  • Chart.jsChart.js - JavaScript library for building charts
  • DockerDocker - Containerization for deployment
  • HetznerHetzner - Cloud hosting
What We Offer
  • 400+ retro handhelds to search through
  • Save your favorite devices and manage collections
  • Leave comments, reviews and ratings for devices
  • 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
Community websites made by others
  • I'm a big fan of Jipsony's website Retro Catalog. The original inspiration for this website.
  • Looking for accurate size comparisons? RetroSizer by beetlefeet/jackcasey should help you out.
Where does the data come from?

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.

Community Contribution

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.

Cookies

Retro Ranker uses Umami, a privacy-focused analytics tool, to track usage. It's open source and self-hosted, all data collection is anonymous and GDPR compliant. Hence why we don't need a cookie banner!