Can the Retroid Pocket Duo Lite Run Nintendo Switch?
Barely. The Retroid Pocket Duo Lite struggles with Nintendo Switch. A few of the lightest titles are tolerable, but most games — certainly The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate — run too slowly to enjoy. If Nintendo Switch matters to you, look at a stronger device below.
DBarely — only the lightest titlesOur Nintendo Switch rating for the Retroid Pocket Duo Lite: grade D — Barely playable
What to expect
| Nintendo Switch game | On this device |
|---|---|
| Super Mario Odyssey | Choppy but runs |
| The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening | Choppy but runs |
| The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | Won't run well |
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Won't run well |
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | Won't run well |
Why Nintendo Switch is the test: current-gen emulation — only the most powerful Android and Windows handhelds run it, and even then it's title-dependent and legally grey.
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Where to buy the Retroid Pocket Duo Lite
Typical price: $135–$169