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Retroid / Moorechip Retroid Pocket G2

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The Retroid Pocket G2 is an Android gaming handheld released in 2025 by the Chinese manufacturer Retroid / Moorechip. It is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 with 8 GB LPDDR5X, has a 5.5 inch AMOLED Touchscreen 1920 x 1080 display, and uses a 5000 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is PS2 full speed, placing it in the premium retro tier for Android-based emulation and game streaming. Notable hardware features include active cooling, video output, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 support.

How far can it go?

Runs everything up to PlayStation 2 at full speed, and pushes as far as Switch with some compromises.

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NES
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PS1
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DS
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Dreamcast
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PSP
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GameCube
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PS2
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Full speedGreatPlayableBarelyWon't run

Specifications

Chip (SoC)Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2
CPUQualcomm Kryo 1x Gold Plus / 4x Gold / 3x Silver
GPUQualcomm Adreno A22
RAM8 GB LPDDR5X
Screen size5.5 inch
Screen typeAMOLED Touchscreen
Resolution1920 x 1080
PPI400.53 PPI
Refresh rate60 Hz
Aspect ratio16:9
Battery5000 mAh
CoolingHeatsink Fan Ventilation cutouts
StorageInternal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
ConnectivityWiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
SpeakersDual Stereo Front facing
Charge portUSB-C Bottom facing
Video outputUSB-C video out Bottom facing
Audio out3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing
Dimensions199.2 mm x 78.5 mm x 15.6 - ? mm
Weight280 grams
ShellPlastic
ColorsBlack, Gray, Turquoise, Yellow, Gamecube Indigo

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Often sold by: GoRetroid.com · Aliexpress

See also

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