Retroid Pocket 3+

Retroid Pocket 3+

Specification

General
Model NameRetroid Pocket 3+
BrandRetroid
Release Date2022
Price$149
$179 (Metal Edition)
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*Get a case for the Retroid Pocket 3+ on Amazon
Software
OSAndroid 11
LauncherRetroid Launcher
Custom Firmware (CFW)
System
CPUUnisoc Tiger T618
Cores/Threads2 x ARM Cortex A75 @ 2.0 GHz
6 x ARM Cortex A55 @ 2.0 GHz
GPUMali G52 MP2 @ 850 MHz
RAM4GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4X
Storage
Internal Storage Size128GB
Internal Storage TypeeMMC
Internal Storage Speed
Expandable StoragemicroSD
Expandable Storage Speed
Body
Width184.65 mm
Height81.38 mm
Depth24.23 mm
Weight235g
285g (Metal Edition)
MaterialPlastic
Metal (Metal Edition)
SpeakersStereo
Colors16 bit/Retro/Orange/Indigo/Black/Clear Blue/Clear Purple
Shoulder / Trigger Buttons
Analog SticksDual with L3/R3
Dual with L3/R3 and hall sensor (Metal Edition)
Rumble / vibration
Battery
Battery Capacity4500 mAh
Fast Charging
Avg. Battery Life (tested)6.5 hours
Display
Size (inches)4.7
Resolution1334 x 750
Aspect Ratio16:9
Display TypeIPS
Touchscreen
Max Brightness450 nits
Refresh Rate
ProtectionOCA laminated screen
Screen to body ratio
Pixel Density
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.0
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 Excellent
PlayStation 1 Excellent
Nintendo 64 Excellent
Sega Dreamcast Excellent
PlayStation 2 Average
Game Boy Advance Excellent
Nintendo GameCube Excellent
Nintendo DS Excellent
PlayStation Portable Excellent
Nintendo Wii Average
PlayStation 3 Poor
Nintendo Wii U Poor
Compatibility SheetRetroid Pocket 3+
Benchmarks
Passmark CPU Mark2536
Geekbench 6Single-core: 460
Multi-core: 1435
Geekbench 5
Antutuv9: 213115
Cinebench R23
3DMark

The Retroid Pocket 3+ is really one of the best device money can buy today. It is compact, sufficiently powerful, it has great battery life and good ergonomics. Best of all, it only costs $149. Is it the perfect retro console? Definitely not. But at this price point, it sets a new benchmark for the amount of value and fun you can get from a $150 device.

Pros

  • Supports PS2 and GameCube emulation.
  • Low price for the performance you are getting.
  • Device is compact and has improved ergonomics over predecessors.

Cons

  • Retroid Pocket 4 or 4+ may just be months away.

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