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Best handheld consoles by repairability score
Handheld gaming consoles vary significantly in repairability. Some models allow joystick replacement (a common fault) at home, others require specialist servicing.
Source: iFixit + Indice de RéparabilitéNo sponsored results
1
Asus
ROG Xbox Ally X
EURepairability
7.0/ 10
2
Valve
Steam Deck OLED
EURepairability
7.0/ 10
3
Asus
ASUS ROG Ally
EURepairability
7.0/ 10
4
Valve
Steam Deck (LCD)
EURepairability
7.0/ 10
5
Retroid
Retroid Pocket 5
EURepairability
6.0/ 10
6
Sega
Sega Game Gear
EURepairability
6.0/ 10
7
AYN
AYN Odin 2
EURepairability
5.0/ 10
8
AYANEO
AYANEO NEXT Pro
EURepairability
5.0/ 10
About the score: Repairability score 0–10 is a composite of the French Indice de Réparabilité (official government index, mandatory since 2021) and iFixit repairability ratings. It evaluates documentation, spare-parts availability, cost and ease of disassembly. Full methodology →
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