Many modern portable handhelds (like the ASUS ROG Ally or Lenovo Legion Go) run Windows or Linux, making RetroArch the perfect "all-in-one" gaming hub.

To truly appreciate the experience, you need quality content. Here are five community favorites (all legal; they require you to own the original assets or are original IP):

This prevents someone else’s local PC from overwriting your portable settings.

Cores are the "engines" that RetroArch uses to run specific types of games.

If you haven't already, download the "portable" or "standalone" version of RetroArch from the official website and extract it to your chosen portable drive. This ensures all configuration files stay within that folder, making it truly mobile. 2. Download and Install the OpenBOR Core