GAMEMT MTX: A Sub-$80 Handheld That Also Plays Your Real Game Boy Advance Cartridges

The Chinese retro handheld market keeps growing with the GAMEMT MTX, a new device that just appeared on the manufacturer's website and on AliExpress. Its main hook: alongside standard software emulation, it packs an actual Game Boy Advance cartridge slot, letting you play your original cartridges directly on the device without dumping a ROM first.

On the spec sheet, the MTX offers a 4-inch IPS screen at 720x720, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of expandable storage via microSD, and a 3,000mAh battery. It's priced at $79.99 on GAMEMT's official site, or roughly $71 on AliExpress.

From physical GBA carts to software emulation

Beyond the GBA slot, the MTX also handles software emulation for other systems like the SNES, Genesis/Mega Drive, PS1 and even PSP, with early tests reporting decent performance for this price bracket. This hybrid approach, part cartridge reader and part all-in-one emulation console, echoes the strategy other makers like FunnyPlaying have used to appeal to both collectors and casual players.

For a device priced under $80, this dual approach is a good illustration of just how competitive the budget retro handheld segment has become.

Source: Retro Handhelds