About Joypadia
Why Joypadia?
Joypadia was born from a simple idea: replaying our childhood games shouldn't require tinkering or a 40-page manual. We select portable retrogaming consoles and plug-and-play arcade sticks that are ready to play — SD card with preloaded OS, configured emulator. You plug it in, turn it on, and play.
What we do (and what we don't do)
We specialize in one thing: handheld and home retro consoles. No gaming PCs, no retail games, no gadgets. Each model is documented: emulated systems (NES, SNES, GBA, PS1…), screen type (IPS), system (ArkOS, EmuELEC, Linux or Android).
Our promise
We state what a console can do — and its limitations. Customer service in French and English, responses within 24 business hours. If a model doesn't suit you, we'll work something out.
A question before buying?
We respond quickly. Discover our portable retrogaming consoles or write to us from the contact page.
Not a project.
A plug & play.
We hate 40-page manuals. With us, a console arrives ready: you take it out of the box and you play.
You choose
Depending on your budget, format, and games. Our buying guides will help you in 2 minutes.
We ship ready to play
SD card with preloaded OS and configured emulator. Nothing to install, nothing to set up.
You turn on, you play
The OS boots directly into your library. It's like Proust's madeleine, right off the bat.
Browse by desire
Handheld Consoles
Retro in Your Pocket: From NES to PS1.
Arcade & TV
Plug it into the TV, and play with others.
Inexpensive
Start retro gaming without breaking the bank.
Premium
PSP, Dreamcast, big screen, long battery life.
Accessories
Case, SD card, controller, HDMI.