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Retroid handheld gaming device releases

Overview

Retroid has introduced new handheld gaming devices focused on high-performance emulation. The Retroid Pocket 6, featuring a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and an Adreno 740 GPU, is designed to emulate platforms such as PlayStation 2, Nintendo Switch, and GameCube.

Following this, the Retroid Pocket Nova was launched as a specialized Android-based device for retro gaming. Priced at $239, the Nova is an evolution of the Pocket 6, utilizing a plastic shell for increased durability and a flat back design for better grip. The device is optimized for 4:3 aspect ratio games and includes hardware support for visual filters to mimic CRT televisions.

Expanding its lineup, Retroid has detailed its dual-screen handhelds, the Retroid Pocket Duo and the Pocket Duo Lite, which utilize a clamshell design for Nintendo DS and 3DS emulation. The flagship Pocket Duo features dual 120 Hz AMOLED displays—a 5.5-inch 1080p primary screen and a 4.5-inch 960p secondary screen—powered by a Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-7790 processor running Android 16. Pre-order pricing for the flagship is $249, with a standard retail price of $269.

The Pocket Duo Lite provides a budget-friendly alternative with dual 60 Hz TFT displays (5.5-inch primary and 4.2-inch secondary) and a Qualcomm Dragonwing QSC6125 processor running Android 15. Pre-order prices for the Lite model start at $135 for a 4 GB RAM/64 GB storage configuration and $155 for a 6 GB RAM/128 GB storage configuration. Both models will be available in various colors, including transparent options such as ‘atomic purple’ and ‘ice blue’ much like classic hardware.

Entities

Retroid · Nintendo · Retroid Pocket Nova · Powerplanet · Android

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Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    Retroid unveils dual-screen Pocket Duo handheld consoles

    Retroid has unveiled the Pocket Duo and Pocket Duo Lite, dual-screen handheld consoles optimized for DS and 3DS emulation, with prices starting at $135 for the Lite model and $249 for the flagship.

  2. 13 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Retroid Pocket Nova handheld launched for retro gaming

    The Retroid Pocket Nova is a $239 Android-based handheld designed for high-performance retro gaming emulation, featuring a durable plastic shell and optimized 4:3 display.

  3. 26 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Retroid handheld consoles offer high-performance emulation

    Retroid's handheld gaming devices, including the Pocket 6 and Pocket Nova, offer high-performance emulation for platforms like PS2, Switch, and GameCube using advanced Android-based hardware.

Sources

actualitesjeuxvideo.fr · carolinehenderson.dk · in.ign.com · lovendal.net · pk.ign.com · press-start.com.au · stuff.co.za · zbgame.nl

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