I’ve tested dozens of MagSafe accessories throughout the year, ranging from MagSafe wallets that stow all of my cards and cash, all the way to more niche items like one that expands the storage of my iPhone. Just recently, though, I bought the Miro V99 multifunctional power bank that lets me charge while on the go.
It might not sound all that special, especially when it’s packing a 5,000 mAh battery — but this $40 MagSafe accessory also serves as a neat retro gaming handheld. Honestly, it’s the best thing I personally bought all year, and I can’t stop enjoying all of the retro games I fell in love with.
I’ve tested many of the best portable chargers around, but the Miro V99 is truly in a class of its own, in part due to how it also doubles as a gaming console. This isn’t meant to replace the best gaming handhelds out there, like the Lenovo Legion Go S or Steam Deck OLED. In fact, it’s way simpler than either of them — which is exactly the kind of thing I personally would go after.
Think of it like a Game Boy, but it packs over 1,500 titles across different genres. The vast majority of the games included with the Miro V66, however, are knock-off time-killing games you can already get on your phone. Many of them have obscure names like Animal Machines and Baby Karting, but they’re copies of Candy Crush and Mario Kart.
The really good stuff is found with the included microSD card that contains many of the games I remember playing religiously during the 8-bit era. I don’t want to say exactly what they are, but they come mostly from Nintendo and Sega. The controls are great, featuring a standard d-pad and four action buttons — which all have excellent feedback.
Even though the display on the Miro V99 isn’t the sharpest, it’s more than enough for me to enjoy playing the games. There are speakers on the bottom of the unit, so it has everything I want in a retro handheld. It’s worth noting, though, that it doesn’t offer any quick save or loading options — so if you put in an hour playing a title and end up dying, you start over from scratch.
Beyond the gaming aspect, the Miro V99 has a really sophisticated design with its MagSafe connection. The ornate circuit-esque design blends nicely with the wireless charging coil, which delivers your typical 15W wireless charging speed. If you need something faster, the USB-C port on the bottom pumps out 20W charging speeds — and I love how it comes with a USB-C cable that also acts as a lanyard to carry it around.
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