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Retroid Pocket G2

Retroid Pocket G2 by Retroid / Moorechip, priced around $219, Horizontal retro handheld, running Android 15, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2

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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
2025 / 10
Price
$219
Pricing category
$200 - $300

Form factor & shell

Form Factor
Horizontal
Shell material
Plastic
Colors
Black, Gray, Turquoise, Yellow, Gamecube Indigo
Dimensions
199.2 mm x 78.5 mm x 15.6 - ? mm
Weight
280 grams
Cooling
Heatsink Fan Ventilation cutouts

Operating system

Operating System
Android 15

Performance

System on a Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2
CPU
Qualcomm Kryo 1x Gold Plus / 4x Gold / 3x Silver
CPU cores
8 Cores
CPU threads
8 Threads
CPU clock speed
1.9 GHz - 2.8 GHz
Architecture
ARM
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno A22
GPU cores
1 Core
GPU clock speed
Not documented
RAM
8 GB LPDDR5X
Performance rating
4/10 · C+

Display

Screen size
5.5 inch
Screen type
AMOLED Touchscreen
Resolution
1920 x 1080
PPI
400.53 PPI
Aspect ratio
16:9
Screen refresh rate
60 Hz
Screen lens
Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)

Battery & charging

Battery
5000 mAh
Charge port
USB-C Bottom facing
Storage
Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD

Controls

D-pad
Cross Upper placement
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks (L3/R3, Hall) Lower placement
Face buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2 Vertical Analog Triggers
Extra buttons
Home, Back, Power, Volume +-
Rumble
Not documented
Volume control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness control
Menu
Power control
Button

Connectivity

Connectivity
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
Video output
USB-C video out Bottom facing
Audio output
3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing
Speaker
Dual Stereo Front facing
Sensors
Gyroscope, Microphone

Emulation grades

Game Boy
A
Nintendo Entertainment System
A
Sega Genesis
A
Game Boy Advance
A
Super Nintendo
A
PlayStation 1
A
Nintendo DS
A
Nintendo 64
A
Dreamcast
A
PSP
A
Sega Saturn
A
GameCube
A
Wii
A
Nintendo 3DS
A
PlayStation 2
A
Wii U
B
Nintendo Switch
D
PlayStation 3
D
Emulation limit
Not documented

Where To Buy

Marketplace rows use affiliate-friendly links where available. Average price stays based on the console database, not live per-store pricing.

Store Price
Amazon
Amazon search results
 $219
GoRetroid.com
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
 $219
Aliexpress
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
 $219
Alibaba
Alibaba search results
 $219

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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 G2 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 15, which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.

Inside, the Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 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.

Retroid Pocket G2 — 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 G2 an official Retroid / Moorechip product?

The console database lists the Retroid Pocket G2 under the brand Retroid / Moorechip. It does not document whether the Retroid Pocket G2 is an officially licensed Retroid / Moorechip product.

When was the Retroid Pocket G2 released, and what does it cost?

The console database lists the release date as 2025 / 10 and the price as $219 for the Retroid Pocket G2.

What chipset and how much RAM does the Retroid Pocket G2 have?

The console database lists the system on a chip as Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2, the CPU as Qualcomm Kryo 1x Gold Plus / 4x Gold / 3x Silver, and the RAM as 8 GB LPDDR5X for the Retroid Pocket G2.

What are the Retroid Pocket G2's dimensions, weight and battery?

The console database lists the dimensions as 199.2 mm x 78.5 mm x 15.6 - ? mm, the weight as 280 grams, and the battery as 5000 mAh for the Retroid Pocket G2.

Which systems can the Retroid Pocket G2 emulate well?

The console database gives the Retroid Pocket G2 a grade of B+ or better for 15 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, Super Nintendo, PlayStation 1, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, PSP, Sega Saturn, GameCube, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, and PlayStation 2.

Where can I buy the Retroid Pocket G2?

The marketplace rows shown for the Retroid Pocket G2 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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