Best Gaming Handhelds Under $500
12 in-stock gaming handhelds under $500, from 2 brands, $89 – $449. All normalized to the same spec sheet, so you can compare processor, memory, storage and graphics at a glance and click straight through to buy.
| Model | Brand | Price | Processor | Memory | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konkr Pocket Advance | AYANEO | $89 | 3 GB | 32 GB | |
| Konkr Pocket Advance x Peach | AYANEO | $89 | 3 GB | 32 GB | |
| Konkr Pocket Advance x ONYX ICE | AYANEO | $109 | 3 GB | 32 GB | |
| Ayaneo Pocket AIR Mini x B.Duck | AYANEO | $109.99 | 2 GB | 32 GB | |
| Ayaneo Pocket AIR Mini x Arcade Home Limited Edittion | AYANEO | $129.99 | 2 GB | 32 GB | |
| Ayaneo Pocket Micro 2 | AYANEO | $239 | 6 GB | 128 GB | |
| Ayaneo Pocket VERT | AYANEO | $269 | 8 GB | 128 GB | |
| Ayaneo Pocket S Mini | AYANEO | $319 | 8 GB | 128 GB | |
| Konkr Pocket FIT G3 Gen3 | AYANEO | $369 | Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 | 8 GB | 128 GB |
| Konkr Pocket FIT 8 Elite | AYANEO | $399 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | 8 GB | 128 GB |
| Steam Deck 256 GB LCD | Steam (Valve) | $399 | 7 nm AMD APU | 16 GB LPDDR5-6400 | 256 GB NVMe |
| Steam Deck 512 GB LCD | Steam (Valve) | $449 | 6 nm AMD APU | 16 GB LPDDR5-6400 | 512 GB NVMe |
Frequently asked
What is the best gaming handheld under $500?
Every in-stock gaming handheld in our catalog priced under $500, 12 models right now. All normalized to the same spec sheet, so you can compare processor, memory, storage and graphics side by side.
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.