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.
| Model | Brand | Price | Processor | Memory | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck 256 GB LCD | Steam (Valve) | $399 | 7 nm AMD APU | 16 GB | 256 GB |
| Steam Deck 512 GB LCD | Steam (Valve) | $449 | 6 nm AMD APU | 16 GB | 512 GB |
| Steam Deck 512 GB OLED | Steam (Valve) | $789 | 6 nm AMD APU | 16 GB | 512 GB |
| Steam Deck 1 TB OLED | Steam (Valve) | $949 | 6 nm AMD APU | 16 GB | 1 TB |
| OneXFly F1 Pro: OLED 144Hz Ultimate Gaming Handheld Console | OneXPlayer | $999 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | 32 GB | 1 TB |
| CLAW 8 AI+ Polar Tempest Edition – 8" 120 Hz Gaming Handheld | MSI | $1,149 | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | 32 GB | 1 TB |
| Aokzoe A1X: Powered by HX 370 with 8" VRR Landscape Display | AOKZOE | $1,199 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | 32 GB | 1 TB |
| Refurbished OneXFly F1 Pro: OLED 144Hz Ultimate Gaming Handheld Console(US Stocks) | OneXPlayer | $1,249 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | 32 GB | 1 TB |
| Claw A8 | MSI | $1,299 | AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme | 24 GB | 1 TB |
| Claw 8 AI+ | MSI | $1,299.99 | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | 32 GB | 1 TB |
| Claw 8 AI+ | MSI | $1,299.99 | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | 32 GB | 2 TB |
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.
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.
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.