Handheld gaming mods have been around since the original Game Boy, but thanks to advances in technology, they are now so epic and awesome as to warrant new attention. Gaming on the go is often the best way to pass any amount of time spent away from your go-to gaming console at home. Regular handheld gaming systems are just fine, but I'd much rather spend my morning commute playing on one of these modded handhelds.
These handheld gaming mods are seriously epic -- at least, if you fancy yourself a gamer. Imagine being able to play SEGA Dreamcast games or N64 games without needing a TV or the actual retro consoles. If the thought of playing Goldeneye 007 in the backseat almost makes you pass out, you're definitely going to want to click through all of these awesome handheld gaming mods.
13 Handheld Gaming Mods
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Backside Keyboards
Microsoft's RearType Tech Places the Keyboard on Your Gadget's Back
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Gaming iPhone Attachments
The iControlPad Turns Your iPhone into a Game Boy
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Papercraft Gaming Systems
The Paper Game Boy Makes Me Want to Game like It's 1999
10
Custom Handheld Consoles
The Dreamcast Portable Lets You Take Sonic On the Road
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DIY Handheld Gaming
Hailrazer's N64 Gameboy Advance Lets You Play Your Favorite Games on the Go
8
Handheld Console Mods
The Custom Made Portable Wii Lets You Play Wii Fit on the Go
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Retro Handheld
DS-inspired Atari 2600 Portable
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Nostalgic Gamer Suds
The 'Game Boy' Soap Looks Exactly Like The Real Thing
5
Portable Pong Consoles
The Portable Atari 2600 is Retro Revival On-The-Go
4
Steampunk Game Boys
Artist Turns a Game Boy into Victorian Treasure
3
Classic Game Recreations
Nintendo Mini Classics Bring Back Memories in Digital Form
2
Retro Game Stones
Gijs Gieskes Creates Gameboy Bricks for Geeky Gardeners
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Custom Handheld Consoles
The Handheld PS2 Puts the DS and PSP to Shame
Related Ideas
Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles
The Conceptual teenage engineering OP-J DJ Console is Advanced
Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual PocketMan P1 Has Exposed Components
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Modernized 90s Gaming Consoles
The Analogue 3D Console Upscales N64 Games to 4K
Modular Next-Gen Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual Nintendo Switoo Imagines the Brand's Next Handheld
Rotating Display Gaming Consoles
The Small Universe X Sugar Cubes Work in Two Orientations
Minimalist Mobile Gaming Controllers
The Conceptual 'Mini Controller' by Wootae Kim is Stylish
Tactile Modular Gaming Consoles
The LUMI DREAMSTATION-02 by Bukvity Lorisz is Shapeshifting
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
Customizable Mobile Gaming Consoles
The 'ORBIS' Handheld Gaming Console Concept is Multipurpose
Handheld Gaming Laptop Designs
The Conceptual Compal Rover Play Has a Two-in-One Design
Next-Generation Gaming Handhelds
Anbernic Announced its Debut Sixth-Generation Device
Retro Gaming Phone Cases
The GameBaby Optimizes the iPhone 15 & 16 Pro Max for Mobile Gaming
Charging-Friendly Smartphone Controllers
The 'PocketPlay' iPhone Gaming Controller is Feature-Rich
Brand-Themed Handheld Consoles
The HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Comes in Two Special Editions
Retro-Themed Mechanical Keyboards
8BitDo's Latest Keyboard is Inspired by SNES-Era Gaming
Crypto-Integrated Game Consoles
The BitBoy One from Ordz Games lets Players Earn Crypto
Large-Screen Pocketable Handhelds
Anbernic's RG40XX H Improves on its Predecessor with a 4" Screen
Game System Docking Stations
Retroid Pocket Announced the Official Dock for its Pocket 4 Pro
Next-Gen Mobile Gaming Consoles
This Steam Deck 2 Concept by Carota Design is Ergonomic
Console-Style Smartphone Controllers
The GameSir G8 Galileo Works on Android and iOS Devices
Ergonomic Mobile Console Concepts
This Conceptual Nintendo Switch 2 Elevates a Classic
High-Performance Handheld Gamer Consoles
The Orange Pi Neo Handheld Gaming Console Runs Linux
Retro-Inspired Handheld Concepts
AYANEO Announced the 'Pocket DMG' as Part of its 'REMAKE' Line
High-Power Handheld Gaming Consoles
The OneXPlayer X1 Has a 10-95-Inch Display
Ergonomic Minimalist Gaming Controllers
The Moenix Game Controller Concept Has a Yoke-Style Design
Flipped Handheld Gaming Devices
AYANEO's Flip DS Gaming Device is Inspired by Nintendo
Debut Handheld PCs
NanoPlay Announced its Entrance to Handheld Gaming with its First PC
Pocketable Handheld Devices
'Cake' is a Case That Transforms Apple Watches into Pocketable Devices
Multifunctional Handheld Gaming Devices
The Unihertz Jelly Star is an Adorable Smartphone
Modular Handheld Gaming Systems
The 'feeel' Gaming System by Jasmin Kappler is Customizable
High-Power Mobile Gaming Devices
The AYANEO Pocket DMG Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2
Keychain-Sized Gaming Devices
The 'Thumby Color' is the Successor to the 'Thumby' Micro Device
Accessible Nostalgic Gaming Systems
The Anbernic RG35XX H Pays Homage to the History of Gaming
80s Computer-Inspired Keyboards
The 8BitDo C64 Edition Retro Keyboard is Commodore 64-Inspired
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Handheld PC Sling Cases
The Saya Carry is a Convenient Travel Accessory for Gamers
Mobile-Friendly Gaming Controllers
The 'MOI3D' Concept Controller by Vadim Danilkov is Two-in-One
Ultra-Compact Horizontal Handhelds
The MIYOO A30 Emulates Thousands of Games at a Low Price
Vertical Layout Game Consoles
Powkiddy's RGB20 Pro Plays 16-bit-era Games with Ease
Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Controllers
This Nintendo Switch GameCube Controller Revives a Classic
Powerful Handheld Emulation Devices
GoRetroid Announced its Upcoming 'Retroid Pocket 4'
VR-Focused Console Concepts
This PlayStation 5 Pro Concept by Seungjae Lee Has Dual Headsets
Pocket-Sized Clamshell Devices
The RG35XXSP is a Retro-Inspired Foldable Gaming Handheld
Shapeshifting Business Gamer Laptops
The GPD Pocket 4 Supports Users During Work and Play Hours
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Retroid Pocket 2S is Retro Yet Powerful
Horizontal Handheld Gaming Consoles
The AYANEO Pocket MICRO is Android-Powered
Heritage-Inspired Game Consoles
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Nods to the First Console
Gaming-Focused Lapdock Kits
UPERFECT Launched the USteam X 14 for Gaming on Handheld PCs
High-Power Handheld Gamer PCs
The GPD WIN Mini is Powered by the Ryzen 7 7840U Processor
Wireless Controller Custom Kits
8BitDo Introduces the NGC Mod Kit for Custom Experiences
Millennium Gamer Smartphone Chargers
The Elago WS M5 Charging Stand is Game Boy-Inspired
AR Headset Handheld Consoles
The TECNO Pocket Go Works with the AR Pocket Vision Headset
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Modular External PC eGPUs
The SGWZONE GaN eGPU Dock is Space-Saving
Nostalgic Gamer Smartphone Wallets
The elago Game Boy MagSafe Wallet is Nintendo-Inspired
Handheld Gaming Console Docks
The GuliKit Docking Station Has a Seven-in-One Functionality
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Phones
The Samsung Young Entertainer Nods to Earlier Eras
Ultra-Miniature Gaming Handhelds
Anbernic Unveiled the RG28XX to Play Retro Games in your Pocket
High-Performance Handheld Gaming Consoles
The AOKZOE A2 Has the Ryzen 77849 U Processor
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
Free Emulation Applications
PPSSPP is Now Available on the iOS App Store for Free
High-Power Handheld Gaming Consoles
The AYN Odin 2 is ARM-Based and Runs Android
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Retro Handheld Computers
soulscircuit Draws Nostalgic Elements with Raspberry Pi and Pilet 5
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems
My Arcade Gamestation Portable Has Retro-Style Controls
Android-Powered Handheld Systems
AYANEO Debuts its Second Android Handheld, the Pocket S
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Crystalline Handheld Gaming Devices
The Analogue Pocket: Transparent Limited Editions are Stylish
Vertical Handheld Gaming Devices
Anbernic's 'RG 40XXV' is for Fans of the Chocolate Bar Shape
Ergonomic Pro-Grade Game Systems
The Asus ROG Ally X Has the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor
Accessible Handheld Gaming Systems
The Anbernic RG566 is Powered by the Unisoc T820 Processor
Downsized Handheld Game Consoles
Go Retroid Announced the 'Pocket Mini' as its latest console
Low-Cost Gaming Devices
The RGB10X Offers Powerful Pocketable Emulation at Just $40
Updated Game-Streaming Devices
Sony Added a Few Much-Needed Features to its 'Portal' Handheld
Alternative Handheld Gaming PCs
MSI Unveiled 'The Claw' Handheld PC with an Intel Core Ultra
All-Aluminum Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Analogue Pocket Aluminum Comes in Four Colors
Video Game Travel Merchandise
The Nintendo Super Mario Travel Items are Arriving for Summer
Hardware Replication Gaming Handhelds
The Chromatic from ModRetro Uses FPGA to Play GameBoy Games
Portable Mountable Storage Drives
The Genki Savepoint is Designed for Handheld PCs
Fold-Out Portable Monitors
The GAEMS Sentinel Pro XP is a Gaming Monitor Inside a Briefcase
Mobile Retro Gaming Apps
The 'Delta' Application is Now Available on iOS Devices
Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Pro Features More Than 200 Games
Detachable Controller Gaming Handhelds
The Pimax Portal QLED Plays Everything on Android and VR
Multipurpose Handheld Game Consoles
Powkiddy's RGB20SX Plays Games from Various Platforms
Game Console Replication Kits
FunnyPlaying's FPGBC Uses FPGA to Replicate the GameBoy
Modular Arcade Gaming Systems
The Polycade Sente System is an Innovative Gaming Design
Premium Button Gaming Handhelds
Ampown's 'XU10' Handheld Emulation Device has a High Build Quality
Highly Customizable Gamer Controllers
The modue Modular Control Station is Personalization-Ready
Feature-Packed Handheld PCs
The OneXPlayer X1 Mini is Ultra-Compact and Powerful
Transformational Handheld PCs
The Lenovo Legion GO has Nintendo Switch-Like Controllers
Compact Handheld Computers
Lenovo is Working on a Legion Go Lite With Some Missing Features
Miniature Retro Consoles
The Atari 400 is Downsized for the Modern Era in 'THE 400 MINI'
Handheld PC-Grade Gaming Systems
The ONE XPLAYER X1 Has a 10.95-Inch Display and More
Alternate ARM-Based Handhelds
AYANEO Announced a Qualcomm-Powered Pocket AIR Handheld
Left Hand Gaming Controllers
Columbian Startup Evo Gameware Introduces the Hex Evo
Expanded-Capacity Game Cartridges
Evercade's 'Giga Carts' Enable Larger, More Ambitious Titles
Refreshed Handheld Gaming PCs
ASUS' Announced the 'ROG Ally X' as a New-and-Improved Model
Reimagined Retro Gaming Consoles
The Atari 2600+ Console Brings Back a Classic 1980 System
Left-Hand Dynamic Game Controllers
Hex Gameware Launches the Hex Evo Controller to the Gaming Set
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Units
The Analogue Pocket GBC Colors Edition is Limited in Numbers
Original Controller Modification Kits
8BitDo's Newest Mod Kit Transforms Original GC Controllers
Handheld Emulation Devices
GoRetroid is Back with its Fifth-Iteration of the Retroid Pocket
Glowing Handheld Gaming Devices
Analogue Pocket's Pocket Glow is a Special Edition Version
Downsized Handheld Gaming Consoles
AYN Released the 'Mini' Version of its Odin2 for Pocketability
Joystick-Focused Gaming Handhelds
The GameMT E6 Plus Places Emphases on its Dual-Stick Design
Ergonomic Smartphone Gaming Controllers
CRKS Presents the NEO S Mobile Kit and Wall Display Kit
Affordable Emulation Consoles
Anbernic's RG353PS is a Lower-Priced Handheld Emulator with Power
Foldable Gaming Controller Concepts
The Swift Game Controller Concept Makes it Easily Portable
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Expandable Storage Handheld Devices
The TRIMUI Smart Pro Plays Games from Various Generations
Gamepad-Like Game Controllers
CRKD Introduces the NES-Style Neo S Game Controller
Mobile-First Gaming Controllers
The SCUF Nomad Enhances Comfort and Performance for Mobile Gamers
Keychain-Sized Game Controllers
The 8BitDo Micro is a Wireless Controller that Fits in a Pocket
Expandable Mobile Gaming Controllers
abxylute's S9 Controller Enables Cloud Gaming on Phones
Feature-Rich Retro Gamer Consoles
The XGO Handheld Retro Gaming Console Supports 10 Emulators
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Handheld Gaming Operating Systems
'PlaytronOS' is Optimized for Small Screens and Gamepad Use
Mappable Mobile Gamer Controllers
The 8Bitdo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller is Android-Ready
Hybrid Game Console Sequels
Nintendo is Sending Out Developer Kits for the Switch 2
Compact Handheld Game Consoles
PowKiddy Released the 'RGB30' Pocket-Sized Gaming Device
Functional Gaming Toys
Nintendo's Latest Gashapon Toys Can be Added as Controller Parts
Hardware-Brand Gaming Handhelds
The Zotac Zone is Coming Soon from the Motherboard Manufacturer
Retro-Inspired Power Banks
AYANEO's Retro Power Bank Replicates Old Video Game Consoles
Color-Matched Gaming Consoles
The Analogue Classic Limited Edition Pockets Come in Eight Colors
OLED Handheld PCs
Valve Announced its Steam Deck Refresh with an OLED Display Panel
Gaming Console Energy Supplements
The G FUEL Atari 2600+ Pays Homage to the Golden Era of Gaming
Backwards-Compatible Gaming Consoles
This Atari 7800 Plus Console Will Run the Original Cartridges
Inclusive Modular Controllers
Aiden Schutte Designs the Inclusive Free Play Controller Concept
Digitized Board Game Consoles
This Smartphone-Controlled System Displays Board Games On Your TV
Handheld Cartridge-Style Consoles
The 'Super Pocket' is a Portable Game Console with Themed Skins
Metallic Retro Game Controllers
8BitDo Debuted Two Limited-Edition Controllers for its Anniversary
Collapsible Gamer Controller Designs
The 'Swift' Foldable Controller Concept is Compact
Transparent Handheld PCs
Valve Announced a Limited Edition Steam Deck with a Clear Shell
Cost-Effective Handheld Consoles
Evercade Announced the 'EXP-R' at a Lower Price
Portable Console Docking Stations
The 'Nitro Deck' Makes the Switch More Ergonomic
Vibrant Celebratory Gaming Consoles
The Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition is Sleek
Hardware-Based Emulation Devices
Analogue Announced the '3D,' an FPGA Device for Nintendo 64
Handheld Gaming Console Processors
The Qualcomm Snapdragon G Series Includes Three Chipsets
Retro Gaming Controller Support
The New Retro Receiver by 8BitDo is a Versatile Modern Controller