Retroid Pocket 2

Retroid Pocket 2

Specification

General
Model NameRetroid Pocket 2
BrandRetroid
Release Date2020
Price$80
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Software
OSAndroid 8.1
LauncherRetroid Launcher
Custom Firmware (CFW)
System
CPUMediaTek MT6580
Cores/Threads4 x ARM Cortex A7 @ 1.5 Ghz
GPUMali 400 MP2 @ 500 MHz
RAM1GB
RAM TypeDDR3
Storage
Internal Storage Size8GB
Internal Storage TypeeMMC
Internal Storage Speed
Expandable StoragemicroSD
Expandable Storage Speed
Body
Width152.91 mm
Height81.03 mm
Depth20.07 mm
Weight196g
MaterialPlastic
SpeakersStereo
ColorsOrange/Blue/Pink/Retro/Indigo/16 bit
Shoulder / Trigger Buttons
Analog SticksDual
Rumble / vibration
Battery
Battery Capacity4000 mAh
Fast Charging
Avg. Battery Life (tested)4 to 8 hours
Display
Size (inches)3.5
Resolution640 x 480
Aspect Ratio4:3
Display TypeIPS
Touchscreen
Max Brightness
Refresh Rate60 Hz
Protection
Screen to body ratio
Pixel Density
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4
Bluetooth4.0
Network
3.5mm Headphone Jack
TV Output via micro HDMI
Ports1 x USB Type C
1 x micro HDMI
Others
Miscellaneous
Other features
Performance
Nintendo Entertainment System Excellent
Super Nintendo Entertainment System Excellent
Sega Saturn Poor
PlayStation 1 Excellent
Nintendo 64 Excellent
Sega Dreamcast Average
PlayStation 2 Poor
Game Boy Advance Excellent
Nintendo GameCube Poor
Nintendo DS Excellent
PlayStation Portable Average
Nintendo Wii Poor
PlayStation 3 Poor
Nintendo Wii U Poor
Compatibility SheetRetroid Pocket 2
Benchmarks
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+

Retroid Pocket 2 vs Retroid Pocket 3

Reviews

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