The Retro Portable

The Retro Gameboy’s big brother. Same love for the classics, a whole lot more screen.

£64.95 £108.95 40% off

A big 5.48-inch AMOLED screen to sink into: deep blacks, vivid colours and more room for every level.
15,000+ games, already on it: switch on and play. Nothing to download, nothing to buy.
Glowing rings around both sticks: it looks as good in your hands as the games do on screen.

15,000+ classic games on a screen wide enough to really get lost in. Your childhood, in widescreen.

Plays anywhere, no Wi-Fi needed
Up to 8 hours of play per charge
Save your game at any moment
No subscription. Yours for life.

The more you play, the more you save Just for you 1 console £64.95~~£108.95~~ Bring a friend £57.48 each Save 10% £114.95~~£129.90~~ Best value The whole family £54.98 each Save 15% £164.95~~£194.85~~

2 free gifts with your order

Digital User GuideFree
Full Games LibraryFree

Limited stock · Free gifts included

Free UK delivery · 30-day returns · 2-year warranty

What’s in the box?

Everything you need to start playing today:

The Retro Portable in your chosen colour
microSD game card with the games, already fitted
USB charging cable
User guide

It charges from a standard 5V USB plug, which isn’t included. You almost certainly have one in a drawer.

Why will I love it?

Because the games you grew up with deserve a bit more room. There’s no account, no downloads and no waiting around. Press the power button, and moments later you’re choosing a game from your childhood.

The wide screen pulls you in, the sticks sit naturally in both hands, and suddenly it’s an hour later.

How is it different from The Retro Gameboy?

Think of it as the big brother. The Retro Portable has a 5.48-inch AMOLED widescreen display and glowing ring lights around its sticks, for when you want a bigger view of every game.

The Retro Gameboy has a classic upright shape and a 3.5-inch screen. Both come with 15,000+ games, so it’s really about how you like to play.

Will it keep me busy on a long trip?

Very much so. Every game is on the memory card, so it plays offline on planes, trains and anywhere the signal gives up. There’s no Wi-Fi to find and nothing to download before you leave.

It plays for up to around 8 hours on one charge. Simpler 8-bit and 16-bit games use less power, and a lower screen brightness makes it last longer.

Is it a good gift?

It’s a lovely one for anyone who still talks about the games they grew up with. The games are already on it, so there’s nothing to set up on the big day. Just charge it first.

Delivery takes 10 to 12 days, so please order in good time.

Delivery & returns

UK delivery is free, with tracking.
It takes 10 to 12 days from our international warehouse.
Changed your mind? You have 30 days to return it for free. How returns work.

Warranty

Your Retro Portable comes with a 2-year warranty. If something goes wrong, email support@retroparlour.com and we’ll sort it with a repair, a replacement or your money back.

Curious about the details?

Have a look through the guide. It’s short, friendly and shows you how to save your game and find your favourites.

Download the guide (PDF)

See it in real hands

Meet the big brother

Four minutes of real hands and real games, so you can see how much screen you really get.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THE RETRO PORTABLE

The Retro Portable in black, with a colourful racing game on its wide screen

A bigger view of your childhood

15,000+ classics across 21 emulators, and a screen that gives every one of them room to breathe.

Made for both hands

A proper D-pad and two analogue sticks sit right under your thumbs, so it feels settled from the first level.

Fills your eyes, not your evening

The 5.48-inch AMOLED widescreen has deep blacks and colours that really pop, so every game looks its very best.

The big brother upgrade

Love the idea of a retro handheld but want more screen? This is the one to go for.

The Retro Portable in black and white, with pixel games on their wide screens

Save your game anytime
Up to 8 hours of play
Glowing ring lights

More screen, less scrolling

Put the phone down. Pick this up.

Your childhood, in widescreen
Swap the endless feed for something you actually enjoy. From arcade classics to 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit favourites, there’s a game for every mood, and a screen big enough to enjoy it.
An AMOLED screen worth looking at
Deep blacks and vivid colours, on the sofa or on the move.
No Wi-Fi needed
Planes, trains, tents. If you can switch it on, you can play.
No set-up needed
No account and no downloads. It’s ready when you are.

The Retro Portable in black showing a space shooter, under the words Your Childhood, Widescreen

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Some games deserve more screen.

You remember them bigger than they were. On The Retro Portable, they finally are. With 15,000+ classics, you can go back to your old favourites, or finally beat the level that beat you.

And this time, nobody can tell you it’s bedtime.

Bring the Parlour with you

The Retro Portable in white surrounded by colourful pixel games

Something for every mood

Ten minutes or a whole Sunday. It’s your call.

Quick arcade blast before the kettle boils? A proper adventure on a rainy afternoon? It’s all on there, and it saves exactly where you stopped.

No downloads, no updates to wait for. Just the next game.

Choose a colour

Where will it go first?

Three places it was made for.

The long way home

Delays and long journeys turn into bonus levels. You might even miss your stop.
The sofa, after bedtime

Lamp on, feet up, one more level. Save it and pick up tomorrow, right where you stopped.
Under the tree

It comes boxed and full of games, for the person who still talks about the ones they grew up with.

The Retro Portable in black and white with their boxes

Black or white? Good luck choosing.

Both look great, both play the same, and neither will judge you for “just one more go”.

For bigger-screen people
If you always want the better view, this is the one.
For quiet evenings
Your feet up, your favourite game, and no one asking for the remote.
For the 90s kid you know
One look at it and they’re back on their bedroom floor.

Find your console

Which RetroParlour is yours?

Three consoles, one family. Here’s how the big brother compares.

For the family sofa

RetroParlour Classic
£59.95 ~~£99.95~~

Screen
Your own TV

Games
20,000+

Play time
Plugged in

Players
Two

Colours
White

Wi-Fi needed
No

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For your pocket

The Retro Gameboy
£49.95 ~~£83.95~~

Screen
3.5-inch IPS

Games
15,000+

Play time
Up to 6 hours

Players
One

Colours
WhiteBlackPurple

Wi-Fi needed
No

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For the biggest view

The Retro Portable
£64.95 ~~£108.95~~

Screen
5.48-inch AMOLED

Games
15,000+

Play time
Up to 8 hours

Players
One

Colours
WhiteBlack

Wi-Fi needed
No

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 4591 reviews.

Customer photo review of The Retro Portable

I like that you can simply switch it on and start playing.

Cameron B. 5/5 Verified July 29, 2012

The Retro Portable

Very impressed with the amount of games packed into such a small device.

Zara B. 5/5 Verified July 6, 2012

The Retro Portable

Bought it as a gift and ended up ordering another one for myself.

Ciaran B. 5/5 Verified July 3, 2012

The Retro Portable

Bought this for a bit of nostalgia and ended up playing for hours on the first night.

Oscar W. 5/5 Verified June 15, 2012

The Retro Portable

RetroParlour Classic has been brilliant for relaxed nights in with a takeaway and a few games.

Joel K. 5/5 Verified May 12, 2012

The Retro Portable

The Retro Portable is simple, convenient and easy to enjoy without needing to plan a gaming session.

Sofia M. 5/5 Verified April 7, 2012

The Retro Portable

The Retro Portable has kept me entertained on more delayed trains than I care to remember.

Sebastian C. 5/5 Verified January 19, 2012

The Retro Portable

I have recommended the RetroParlour Classic to several friends who are into retro gaming.

Rupert H. 5/5 Verified November 24, 2011

The Retro Portable

The amount of choice on the RetroParlour Classic is fantastic and I am still discovering new favourites.

Finlay P. 5/5 Verified August 26, 2011

The Retro Portable

We took it with us for a weekend away and it barely took up any room in the bag.

Ritika M. 5/5 Verified July 30, 2011

The Retro Portable

The choice of games is almost ridiculous, in a good way.

Leon M. 5/5 Verified July 23, 2011

The Retro Portable

The game selection keeps surprising me.

Archie F. 5/5 Verified December 28, 2010

The Retro Portable

It feels like having a whole shelf of retro consoles condensed into one little setup.

Anjali S. 5/5 Verified November 27, 2010

The Retro Portable

Compact enough to take on holiday and easy enough to connect to another television.

Lewis K. 5/5 Verified September 15, 2010

The Retro Portable

My husband and I have started keeping score of our wins, which has made it dangerously competitive.

Maxwell F. 5/5 Verified September 13, 2010

The Retro Portable

A really enjoyable way to revisit gaming memories with friends who grew up around the same time.

Zoya R. 5/5 Verified July 8, 2010

The Retro Portable

I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly everyone understood how to use it.

Owen G. 5/5 Verified June 23, 2010

The Retro Portable

This has become a favourite when family come over because everyone can find something they recognise.

Henry R. 5/5 Verified May 20, 2010

The Retro Portable

Really pleased I gave this a try.

Hiba Q. 5/5 Verified April 1, 2010

The Retro Portable

We had friends round and everyone wanted a turn.

Jack W. 5/5 Verified February 5, 2010

The Retro Portable

RetroParlour Classic is one of those things that guests always notice and immediately want to try.

Amira D. 5/5 Verified October 27, 2009

The Retro Portable

We had friends over last weekend and the RetroParlour Classic ended up being the main entertainment all night.

Alastair M. 5/5 Verified June 10, 2009

The Retro Portable

The Retro Portable is excellent for those moments when taking a full console simply is not practical.

Aiden M. 5/5 Verified May 23, 2009

The Retro Portable

The Retro Portable has a great balance between portability and having plenty to play.

Tobias E. 5/5 Verified May 11, 2009

The Retro Portable

We bought it for the guest room and now everyone asks to play it when they visit.

Toby P. 5/5 Verified January 5, 2009

The Retro Portable

It has been nice rediscovering games I was never very good at as a child.

Edward F. 5/5 Verified January 3, 2009

The Retro Portable

Really good for people like me who still prefer simple arcade-style games.

Hiba Q. 5/5 Verified December 7, 2008

The Retro Portable

It has been a surprisingly good way to get everyone away from their phones for an evening.

Adam K. 5/5 Verified October 16, 2008

The Retro Portable

We have discovered some brilliant two-player games we never knew before.

Dominic H. 5/5 Verified September 18, 2008

The Retro Portable

The RetroParlour Classic is perfect for those nights when you want something simple and entertaining.

Pooja D. 5/5 Verified August 30, 2008

The Retro Portable

The RetroParlour Classic has been a brilliant addition to our weekend routine.

Alistair B. 5/5 Verified May 17, 2008

The Retro Portable

The controllers have been reliable and make local multiplayer much more enjoyable.

Nadia H. 5/5 Verified March 19, 2008

The Retro Portable

A very enjoyable piece of kit and much easier than setting up my old consoles again.

Jaya K. 5/5 Verified February 14, 2008

The Retro Portable

My wife was not particularly interested at first but now she keeps asking to play the puzzle games.

Yasmeen A. 5/5 Verified February 12, 2008

The Retro Portable

The controllers have been reliable and make local multiplayer much more enjoyable.

Tanya D. 5/5 Verified December 10, 2007

The Retro Portable

I have been recommending it to friends who are into retro gaming.

Anaya D. 5/5 Verified September 1, 2007

The Retro Portable

Great balance between nostalgia and convenience.

Evie T. 5/5 Verified August 30, 2007

The Retro Portable

I took The Retro Portable on a four-hour train journey and barely noticed the time passing.

Nadia A. 5/5 Verified March 21, 2007

The Retro Portable

It is one of those products that instantly gets people talking when they see it.

Caleb W. 5/5 Verified July 27, 2006

The Retro Portable

Very simple to connect, simple to navigate and simple to enjoy.

Nadia R. 5/5 Verified May 1, 2006

The Retro Portable

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House Rules

Everything you’d want to know before you bring the big brother home.

Level 1: What you get

What will it actually do for me?

It gives you back the games you grew up with, on a screen big enough to really enjoy them. Press power, and moments later you’re choosing a game, wherever you are.

How is it different from The Retro Gameboy?

It’s the big brother. The Retro Portable has a 5.48-inch AMOLED widescreen display and glowing ring lights around its sticks. The Retro Gameboy has a classic upright shape and a 3.5-inch screen. Both come with 15,000+ games.

Which colour should I pick?

Black or white. They play exactly the same, so go with the one that makes you smile.

What’s in the box?

The console, a microSD game card with the games already fitted, a USB charging cable and a user guide. You’ll need a standard 5V USB plug, which isn’t included.

Do I need Wi-Fi, an app or an account?

No. It plays offline, with no app, no account and no subscription. The games are already on the memory card.

Level 2: Playing

What’s so good about an AMOLED screen?

Every tiny point on the screen makes its own light, so black looks properly black and colours really stand out. Dark levels and bright pixel art both look great on it.

How many games are on it?

More than 15,000 across 21 emulators, from arcade classics to 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit favourites. You can browse by system, jump to a random game or search by name.

Can I save my game?

Yes, at any moment. Hold FN and press R1 to save, then FN and L1 to go back to that exact spot. Dinner’s ready? Your game can wait.

How long does the battery last?

Up to around 8 hours on a full charge, depending on the game and your settings. Simpler 8-bit and 16-bit games use less power than 3D ones, and a lower screen brightness makes it last longer.

How do I charge it?

Use the USB cable from the box with a standard 5V USB plug or a computer. If it doesn’t charge from a fast laptop or phone charger, a simple 5V plug will do the job.

What do the glowing rings do?

They’re there to look good. The rings around the sticks are purely decoration and don’t change how the sticks work.

Can I play it on my TV?

It’s made for your hands, not the telly. If you’d like to play on the big screen with two wireless controllers, have a look at the RetroParlour Classic.

Can two people play together?

The Retro Portable is made for playing on your own. For two players on one sofa, the RetroParlour Classic is the better choice.

Can I add my own games?

Yes, games you have the right to use can be added with a computer and a microSD card reader. The guide shows you how.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes, with a grown-up nearby. Children aged 6 to 14 should play with adult supervision, and small parts and packaging should be kept away from children under 3.

Level 3: Delivery and returns

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 10 to 12 days and comes with tracking. More about delivery.

How much does delivery cost?

UK delivery is free.

Is it a Christmas present?

Please allow the full 10 to 12 days, and order early if it needs to be under the tree.

What if I change my mind?

You have 30 days to return it for free. How returns work.

Level 4: Warranty and help

What does the 2-year warranty cover?

If your console develops a fault within 2 years of delivery, email support@retroparlour.com and we’ll sort it with a repair, a replacement or your money back. This doesn’t affect your statutory rights.

Is my payment secure?

Yes. Payments are encrypted and handled by certified payment providers. We never see or store your card details.

Who am I buying from?

RetroParlour is run by BADABING PAY LTD, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ. Company number 17553169.

How do I get help?

Email support@retroparlour.com and a real person will get you playing again.

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2-Year Warranty.

Covered long after it arrives.
30-Day Free Returns.

Changed your mind? Send it back for free.
Real Human Support.

Real people, ready to help.

The Retro Portable

Curious about the details?

Meet the big brother

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THE RETRO PORTABLE

A bigger view of your childhood

Made for both hands

Fills your eyes, not your evening

The big brother upgrade

Put the phone down. Pick this up.

Your childhood, in widescreen

An AMOLED screen worth looking at

No Wi-Fi needed

No set-up needed

Some games deserve more screen.

Ten minutes or a whole Sunday. It’s your call.

Three places it was made for.

The long way home

The sofa, after bedtime

Under the tree

Black or white? Good luck choosing.

For bigger-screen people

For quiet evenings

For the 90s kid you know

Which RetroParlour is yours?

RetroParlour Classic

The Retro Gameboy