We can already reserve the new Retroid Pocket Classic retro console in vertical format, it comes loaded with good specifications in all its aspects and inspired by the Game Boy Color.
A retro console that stands out for using a SoC of the new platform for portable consoles from Qualcomm. Specifically we find the Snapdragon G1 Gen 2, the most basic of this new range, but which will undoubtedly have a great performance thanks to its Kyro cores and Adreno GPU.
Its screen is also of high quality compared to the cheapest Chinese consoles, as we have a 3.92-inch AMOLED that will give us a great visual quality. The operating system is Android 14 and surprises us with its wide range of colours and its two versions, one with 6 buttons, that will delight those who want to emulate some SEGA consoles.
Retroid Pocket Classic Specifications
Inside this retro console we find the new SoC Octa Core Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2. A chip with 2 clusters of Qualcomm Kyro processors, 2 of them high performance and 6 efficient. The Gpu is an Adreno A12. For proper cooling we have a small internal fan.
For RAM we have versions with 4/6 LPDDR4x at 2133 Mhz. The storage is of the eMMc 5.1 type with 64 and 128 GB options, although we have a micro SD card reader.
Other specifications
Its screen is a 3.92-inch AMOLED with a resolution of 1240 x 1080 pixels, sRGB of 107% and a maximum brightness of 500 nits. We also have Wi-Fi 5 connectivity, Bluetooth 5.1 and the battery has a capacity of 5000 mAh with fast charging up to 27 W.
As connectors, we find a 3.5 mm audio jack and a USB-C port for charging and data. Its controls include four rear triggers and two versions with 4 and 6 buttons respectively.
Price and availability
- The new Retroid Pocket Classic can now be pre-ordered on AliExpress for $140 using coins and applying the discount code USOF10
- If the code doesn’t work for you try another one from AliExpress Choice Day.
