--- product_id: 222297060 title: "Arcade Classics - Defender Retro Handheld Mini Arcade Game" brand: "basic fun" price: "€ 118.41" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Basic Fun" url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/222297060-arcade-classics-defender-retro-handheld-mini-arcade-game store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # Arcade Classics - Defender Retro Handheld Mini Arcade Game **Brand:** basic fun **Price:** € 118.41 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Arcade Classics - Defender Retro Handheld Mini Arcade Game by basic fun - **How much does it cost?** € 118.41 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/222297060-arcade-classics-defender-retro-handheld-mini-arcade-game) ## Best For - basic fun enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted basic fun brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Arcade Classics, Defender Retro Handheld Mini Arcade Game. Review: So Freaking Fun! - This is my first mini-cabinet, so take the review with a grain of salt. First off, this isn't Defender -- it's Defender II: Stargate. So if you want the true Defender, avoid this. However, in terms of it being Stargate, this thing is a blast. I can't stop putting it down. The controls are very responsive and to my surprise easy to use despite the small size. The graphics and sound are great! I've been looking forever for reliable "Defender" ports, as I love this game, but the controls are always wonky. This one is not. The controls work great and I am ecstatic. I think I'm hooked on mini-cabinets now as I just bought four more. Including Heavy Barrel which I haven't found anywhere until now! My all-time fave after this one. Review: It is EXACTLY Defender (Stargate) and UNBELIEVABLE for the price!! - I was absolutely addicted to Defender in the 1980s and my muscle memory knows every nuance of the game. I ordered this because it was only $10 and I thought I didn't have much to lose. But when I got it, WOW, I was shocked! It is actually Defender Stargate, the more advanced version that came out later. And it is an EXACT clone, it seems like an emulator using the same code. The look, feel and sound is basically the same thing I skipped college classes to play back in the day :) Just smaller. And for only $10 this is mind-blowing. IT IS SO GOOD! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B084DLYRH2 | | Best Sellers Rank | #579,987 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #1,425 in Plug & Play Video Games | | Brand Name | Basic Fun | | Color | Black | | Controller Type | Button Control | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (71) | | Display Type | LCD | | Form Factor | Mini | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Manufacturer | Arcade Classics | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 120 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 36.00 | | Manufacturer Part Number | 09602 | | Number of Batteries | 3 AA batteries required. (included) | | Number of Players | 1 | | Operation Mode | manual | | Platform | PlayStation2 | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Set Name | Defender | | Subject Character | Defender | | Theme | Retro | | UPC | 885561096026 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Images ![Arcade Classics - Defender Retro Handheld Mini Arcade Game - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51mcwrfZSyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So Freaking Fun! *by D***B on December 9, 2020* This is my first mini-cabinet, so take the review with a grain of salt. First off, this isn't Defender -- it's Defender II: Stargate. So if you want the true Defender, avoid this. However, in terms of it being Stargate, this thing is a blast. I can't stop putting it down. The controls are very responsive and to my surprise easy to use despite the small size. The graphics and sound are great! I've been looking forever for reliable "Defender" ports, as I love this game, but the controls are always wonky. This one is not. The controls work great and I am ecstatic. I think I'm hooked on mini-cabinets now as I just bought four more. Including Heavy Barrel which I haven't found anywhere until now! My all-time fave after this one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It is EXACTLY Defender (Stargate) and UNBELIEVABLE for the price!! *by C***S on November 5, 2020* I was absolutely addicted to Defender in the 1980s and my muscle memory knows every nuance of the game. I ordered this because it was only $10 and I thought I didn't have much to lose. But when I got it, WOW, I was shocked! It is actually Defender Stargate, the more advanced version that came out later. And it is an EXACT clone, it seems like an emulator using the same code. The look, feel and sound is basically the same thing I skipped college classes to play back in the day :) Just smaller. And for only $10 this is mind-blowing. IT IS SO GOOD! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is not the item pictured, it is much better! *by J***. on December 3, 2020* This item is a bargain! You get Defender II the NES version. Actual screen, not the LED one pictured. They need to update those photos. I did not buy this for a long time because I thought it was the lame LED one. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/222297060-arcade-classics-defender-retro-handheld-mini-arcade-game](https://www.desertcart.it/products/222297060-arcade-classics-defender-retro-handheld-mini-arcade-game) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*