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Retroid Pocket 2

Retroid Pocket 2 by Retroid / Moorechip, priced around $80, Horizontal retro handheld, running Android 8.1, LineageOS 15.1, Retroid OS

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Specifications

62 of 65 catalogued fields are filled in for this handheld. Anything the catalogue has not recorded is labelled Not documented rather than estimated.

Identity

Brand
Retroid / Moorechip
Release Date
2020 / 08
Price
$80 ( + $10 shipping)
Pricing category
$075 - $100

Form factor & shell

Form Factor
Horizontal
Shell material
Plastic
Colors
Black, Light Blue, Pink, Yellow, DMG Gray, SNES UK, GBA Indigo, Funtastic N64 colors
Dimensions
150 mm x 81 mm x 17-30 mm (Size comparison)
Weight
196 grams
Cooling
Not documented

Operating system

Operating System
Android 8.1, LineageOS 15.1, Retroid OS

Performance

System on a Chip
MediaTek MT6580A
CPU
Cortex-A7
CPU cores
4 Cores
CPU threads
4 Threads
CPU clock speed
1.5 GHz
Architecture
ARM
GPU
Mali-400 MP2
GPU cores
2 Cores
GPU clock speed
500 MHz
RAM
1 GB DDR3
Performance rating
8/10 · A-

Display

Screen size
3.5 inch
Screen type
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
PPI
228.57 PPI
Aspect ratio
4:3
Screen refresh rate
60 Hz
Screen lens
Tempered Glass

Battery & charging

Battery
4000 mAh
Charge port
USB-C
Storage
Internal 8 GB EMMC & External MicroSD

Controls

D-pad
Cross Lower placement
Analogs
Thumbstick & Slidepad (Digital) Left: Upper placement Right: Lower placement
Face buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2 Vertical
Extra buttons
Home, Power, Vol +-
Rumble
Not documented
Volume control
Dedicated Buttons, Menu
Brightness control
Button Combination, Menu
Power control
Button

Connectivity

Connectivity
Bluetooth, WiFi
Video output
Micro HDMI
Audio output
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Dual Stereo Front facing
Sensors
Not documented

Emulation grades

Game Boy
A
Nintendo Entertainment System
A
Sega Genesis
A
Game Boy Advance
A
Super Nintendo
A
PlayStation 1
B+
Nintendo DS
B
Nintendo 64
B
Dreamcast
C
PSP
C
Sega Saturn
F
GameCube
F
Wii
F
Nintendo 3DS
F
PlayStation 2
F
Wii U
F
Nintendo Switch
F
PlayStation 3
F
Emulation limit
PSP mostly playable but some need frameskip, Dreamcast barely playable, and N64 is hit and miss

Where To Buy

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Store Price
Amazon
Amazon search results
$80 ( + $10 shipping)
Aliexpress
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
$80 ( + $10 shipping)
Alibaba
Alibaba search results
$80 ( + $10 shipping)

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Quick Take

The long-form editorial block is being regenerated, so this quick summary is built from the latest console specs.

Retroid Pocket 2 is a retro handheld from Retroid / Moorechip.

Its horizontal design keeps the hardware focus clear for players who already know the shape they prefer.

The device runs Android 8.1, LineageOS 15.1, Retroid OS, which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.

Inside, the MediaTek MT6580A chipset sets the ceiling for emulation and overall responsiveness.

Playable Games

Games shown here match systems this handheld can run at a B grade or better.

1080 Snowboarding 2
1080 Snowboarding 2

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11 Card Games

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12

2008 •Nintendo DS

12 Family Games (also known as 12 and 12 Games) is a collection of 12 mini-games targeted for families, released for the Nintendo DS, on 2008, and pub...

Retroid Pocket 2 — Frequently Asked Questions

Every answer is built from this console's own catalogue record. Where the record is empty, the answer says so rather than guessing.

Is the Retroid Pocket 2 an official Retroid / Moorechip product?

The console database lists the Retroid Pocket 2 under the brand Retroid / Moorechip. It does not document whether the Retroid Pocket 2 is an officially licensed Retroid / Moorechip product.

When was the Retroid Pocket 2 released, and what does it cost?

The console database lists the release date as 2020 / 08 and the price as $80 ( + $10 shipping) for the Retroid Pocket 2.

What chipset and how much RAM does the Retroid Pocket 2 have?

The console database lists the system on a chip as MediaTek MT6580A, the CPU as Cortex-A7, and the RAM as 1 GB DDR3 for the Retroid Pocket 2.

What are the Retroid Pocket 2's dimensions, weight and battery?

The console database lists the dimensions as 150 mm x 81 mm x 17-30 mm (Size comparison), the weight as 196 grams, and the battery as 4000 mAh for the Retroid Pocket 2.

Which systems can the Retroid Pocket 2 emulate well?

The console database gives the Retroid Pocket 2 a grade of B+ or better for 6 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, Super Nintendo, and PlayStation 1.

Where can I buy the Retroid Pocket 2?

The marketplace rows shown for the Retroid Pocket 2 are search and marketplace links, not a verified live price feed. The console database does not verify live prices or stock, so check the linked marketplace listings for current availability.

Sources & Editorial Notes

  • Specifications are taken from this handheld's entry in the Lost In Consoles catalogue, which is compiled from manufacturer documentation and public filings. How we compile device data.
  • Empty fields are published as Not documented. Nothing on this page is estimated, inferred or carried over from a similar device.
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