Best Gaming Handhelds Under $1,300

The best gaming handhelds you can buy under $1,300 right now — 11 in-stock models from 4 brands, $399 – $1,300. Every pick is normalized to the same spec sheet so you can compare processor, memory, storage and graphics at a glance, then click straight through to buy.

ModelBrandPriceProcessorMemoryStorage
Steam Deck 256 GB LCDSteam (Valve)$3997 nm AMD APU16 GB256 GB
Steam Deck 512 GB LCDSteam (Valve)$4496 nm AMD APU16 GB512 GB
Steam Deck 512 GB OLEDSteam (Valve)$7896 nm AMD APU16 GB512 GB
Steam Deck 1 TB OLEDSteam (Valve)$9496 nm AMD APU16 GB1 TB
OneXFly F1 Pro: OLED 144Hz Ultimate Gaming Handheld ConsoleOneXPlayer$999AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 37032 GB1 TB
CLAW 8 AI+ Polar Tempest Edition – 8" 120 Hz Gaming HandheldMSI$1,149Intel Core Ultra 7 258V32 GB1 TB
Aokzoe A1X: Powered by HX 370 with 8" VRR Landscape DisplayAOKZOE$1,199AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 37032 GB1 TB
Refurbished OneXFly F1 Pro: OLED 144Hz Ultimate Gaming Handheld Console(US Stocks)OneXPlayer$1,249AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 37032 GB1 TB
Claw A8MSI$1,299AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme24 GB1 TB
Claw 8 AI+MSI$1,299.99Intel Core Ultra 7 258V32 GB1 TB
Claw 8 AI+MSI$1,299.99Intel Core Ultra 7 258V32 GB2 TB

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Frequently asked

What is the best gaming handhelds under $1,300?

We list every in-stock gaming handheld in our catalog priced under $1,300 — 11 models right now — each with normalized specs so you can compare processor, memory, storage and graphics side by side and pick the best fit for your budget.

Are these gaming handhelds in stock?

Yes — the shortlist only includes models marked in stock at the manufacturer or a matched retailer when we last checked. Prices and availability are refreshed regularly.

How is the list ordered?

By price, lowest first, so you can see how much computer each budget buys. Every row links to the full spec sheet and current price, and out to buy from the source.