Are Android handhelds any good?

For emulation, they are often the value sweet spot. Android handhelds run cool and long on ARM chips, and the upper tiers (recent Snapdragon and Dimensity) clear right up through the PS2/GameCube/Wii band for less power and money than an x86 device. The trade-offs: no native PC library, occasional per-emulator driver quirks (more common on some MediaTek parts), and the usual import-brand support caveats. If your goal is a light, long-lasting emulation machine for games you legally own, a good Android handheld is a strong, sensible pick.