r/Handhelds↗
This is the definitive Reddit source for handheld consoles. Here you can post about old obscure handhelds, but also about new portables that you discover. You can post your own handhelds or anything related to handhelds. It's a place to share collections, ideas, tips, tricks and secrets. Most importantly, it's a place for handheld enthusiasts and collectors to keep handheld gaming history alive. Feel free to subscribe and contribute!
157k subscribers1,107 posts / mo in Sep 2026860 authors / mosince 2013
r/Handhelds has 157k members (+60% over the last 12 months). It gets about 1,107 posts a month from 860 people. Top topics: Nintendo Handhelds & Collections, Lenovo Gaming Gear and ROG Devices & Handhelds.
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Topics and brands on r/Handhelds
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Share of the subreddit's posts
- Nintendo Handhelds & Collections6.8%
- Lenovo Gaming Gear4.4%
- ROG Devices & Handhelds3.7%
- SteamDeck vs Switch2.2%
- Handheld Gaming Emulation2.0%
Brands people mention
Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months
- VideoCardz
- Retro Catalog
- Best Buy
- etsy
- Notebookcheck
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