Retroid Pocket 2
Specification
| Model Name | Retroid Pocket 2 |
| Brand | Retroid |
| Release Date | 2020 |
| Price | $80 |
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| OS | Android 8.1 |
| Launcher | Retroid Launcher |
| Custom Firmware (CFW) | |
| CPU | MediaTek MT6580 |
| Cores/Threads | 4 x ARM Cortex A7 @ 1.5 Ghz |
| GPU | Mali 400 MP2 @ 500 MHz |
| RAM | 1GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 |
| Internal Storage Size | 8GB |
| Internal Storage Type | eMMC |
| Internal Storage Speed | |
| Expandable Storage | microSD |
| Expandable Storage Speed | |
| Width | 152.91 mm |
| Height | 81.03 mm |
| Depth | 20.07 mm |
| Weight | 196g |
| Material | Plastic |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Colors | Orange/Blue/Pink/Retro/Indigo/16 bit |
| Shoulder / Trigger Buttons | |
| Analog Sticks | Dual |
| Rumble / vibration | |
| Battery Capacity | 4000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | |
| Avg. Battery Life (tested) | 4 to 8 hours |
| Size (inches) | 3.5 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Display Type | IPS |
| Touchscreen | |
| Max Brightness | |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Protection | |
| Screen to body ratio | |
| Pixel Density | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 |
| Network | |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | |
| TV Output | |
| Ports | 1 x USB Type C 1 x micro HDMI |
| Others | |
| Other features | |
| Nintendo Entertainment System | |
| Super Nintendo Entertainment System | |
| Sega Saturn | |
| PlayStation 1 | |
| Nintendo 64 | |
| Sega Dreamcast | |
| PlayStation 2 | |
| Game Boy Advance | |
| Nintendo GameCube | |
| Nintendo DS | |
| PlayStation Portable | |
| Nintendo Wii | |
| PlayStation 3 | |
| Nintendo Wii U | |
| Compatibility Sheet | Retroid Pocket 2 |
| Passmark CPU Mark | |
| Geekbench 6 | |
| Geekbench 5 | |
| Antutu | |
| Cinebench R23 | |
| 3DMark |
The Retroid Pocket 2 is the highly anticipated successor to the Retroid Pocket. Released way back in 2020, it quickly establishes Retroid as one of the key players in the retro gaming market. With its improved performance and features, it is one of the better value buys when compared to its competition.
Pros
- Low price point makes it a suitable device for people looking to buy their first retro gaming console.
- Micro HDMI is a welcome addition. Many pricier competitors of the Retroid Pocket 2 are not even providing a TV output option.
- Performs very well up until the N64. Definitely one of the best performers in this price point.
Cons
- Right analog stick isn’t a ‘full’ stick.
- Squarish form factor doesn’t provide the best ergonomics for long gaming sessions.
- Lacks a touchscreen which makes it very difficult to use with Android.
- Dreamcast emulation requires a bit of tinkering before games can be playable.
Comparisons
Retroid Pocket 2 vs Retroid Pocket 2+
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