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 |
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Amazon
Amazon search results
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$219 |
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GoRetroid.com
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
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$219 |
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Aliexpress
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
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$219 |
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Alibaba
Alibaba search results
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$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.
ZPF
2025 •Sega Genesis, Nintendo Switch
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive s...
Ztar Attack 0.5: Mario Escape from the Jail
2016 •Nintendo 64
Mario has been arrested for a crime he didn't commit! Can you break out, and uncover a conspiracy along the way?
Ztar Attack 2: A Blast to the Past
2018 •Nintendo 64
A linear Super Mario 64 hack, Bowser has destroyed the seal that protects the Kingdom from the Ztars and kidnapped the Princess! Mario must collect th...
Ztar Attack 3: Dimensional Panic
Unknown year •Nintendo 64
Game details are still being synced from IGDB.
Ztar Attack Rebooted
2019 •Nintendo 64
SM64 Ztar Attack Rebooted is a rom hack made by TheGael95 and Aglab2, it is a remake of Super Mario 64 1.5 Ztar Attack! featuring 170 Ztars, reworked...
Ztar Attack: Mario Escape from the Jail - Definitive Edition
2022 •Nintendo 64
Mario: Escape from the Jail - Definitive Edition is a ROM hack which contains 5 main courses and several side courses to explore and 50 collectable st...
Zubo
2008 •Nintendo DS
Zubo is a 3D rhythm action game set in the vibrant and melodic universe of Zubalon. Players enter Zubalon to help the zany inhabitants, the Zubos, def...
Zuma
2003 •PlayStation 2, PSP
Survive the ancient temples of Zuma, the critically acclaimed action-puzzler from PopCap! Deep in the jungle lie hidden temples bursting with traps an...
Zuma's Revenge!
2009 •Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3
Conquer over 60 levels by staying sharp and avoiding hidden traps. Slide and hop for smarter shots; hit targets for exotic bonuses; detonate new power...
Zumba Fitness
2010 •PlayStation 3, Wii
Less of a workout and more of a party, the Zumba Fitness craze has helped millions of people shed unwanted weight through invigorating high-calorie-bu...
Zumba Fitness 2
2011 •Wii
Party yourself into shape! Players can learn and perfect nine different dance styles: Reggaeton, Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, Hip hop, Mambo, Rumba, Flam...
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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