Retroid Pocket
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Retroid Pocket is a gaming handheld launched in 2020. Powered by MT6580A (4-core, 1.3 GHz), 512 MB RAM. Features a 3.5" IPS LCD display (640 x 480). 4000 mAh battery. Runs Android.
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Retroid Pocket is a gaming handheld launched in 2020. Powered by MT6580A (4-core, 1.3 GHz), 512 MB RAM. Features a 3.5" IPS LCD display (640 x 480). 4000 mAh battery. Runs Android.
The 3.5-inch IPS display with 640 x 480 resolution and a 4:3 aspect ratio is a natural fit for classic games, and its roughly 229 PPI density delivers a sharp picture. It runs at 60 Hz and sits behind a tempered glass lens.
For controls, the disc-style D-pad is placed low with a single analog stick above it, alongside 6 face buttons plus Home, Power and volume buttons. The layout is well suited to fighting games, but there are no shoulder buttons, although the side volume buttons can be mapped as L1 and R1. The buttons are also fairly loud and clicky. The plastic body measures 87 x 140 x 19 mm and weighs 200 g, with active cooling via a heatsink, fan and ventilation cutouts.
The 4000 mAh battery charges through a top-facing Micro USB port. Connectivity includes WiFi, Bluetooth, USB OTG, Micro HDMI video output and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, both on the bottom edge. Audio comes from a single front-facing mono speaker, and a gyroscope rounds out the features; there is no rumble.
On the software side, the Retroid Pocket runs Android 6, giving access to popular emulators and front-ends, with Retroid OS supported as an alternative. The 32 GB of storage can be expanded via microSD, and modding is permitted.
Ideal for: budget-minded players who want a compact vertical handheld for 8/16-bit classics, Game Boy Advance and PlayStation, especially fighting game fans.
- Manufacturer
- MediaTek
- SoC
- MediaTek MT6580A
- Model
- MT6580A
- Architecture
- Cortex-A7
- Cores
- 4
- Threads
- 4
- Frequency
- 1.3 GHz
- Instruction Set
- ARM
- Chipset
- Mali-400 MP2
- GPU Cores
- 2
- GPU Frequency
- 500 MHz
- Capacity
- 512 MB
- Technology
- DDR2
- Size
- 3.5
- Technology
- IPS
- Resolution
- 640 x 480
- Quality
- SD
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 228.57
- Aspect Ratio
- 4:3
- Lens
- Tempered Glass
- Capacity
- 4000 mAh
- Analog Sticks
- Single thumbstick
- Stick Placement
- Upper
- D-Pad
- Disc
- D-Pad Placement
- Lower
- Shoulder Buttons
- None
- Shoulder Orientation
- Vertical
- Extra Buttons
- Home, Power, Volume +-
- Speaker Type
- Single Mono
- Speaker Position
- Front facing
- Ports
- USB OTG
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth
- Charge Port
- Micro USB
- Charge Port Placement
- Top facing
- Video Output
- Micro HDMI
- Video Output Placement
- Bottom facing
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Audio Output Placement
- Bottom facing
- Internal Storage
- 32 GB
- Card Support
- microSD
- Operating System
- Android
- OS Version
- 6
- Custom OS Support
- Retroid OS
- Dimensions
- 87 mm x 140 mm x 19 mm
- Weight
- 200 g
- Body Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Heatsink, Fan, Ventilation cutouts
Modding officially supported
The manufacturer officially permits or encourages modding (custom firmware, OS replacement, hardware modifications). Warranty remains valid under normal use.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Good for fighting games
Cons
- No shoulder buttons (can use volume buttons on the side as L1,R1 though)
- Loud and clicky buttons
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Compliance & Safety
Retroid Pocket — 5 marks declared by manufacturer
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CE Marking
EUConformité Européenne — certifies that the product meets essential EU requirements for safety, health and environmental protection. The mark indicates the manufacturer has assessed the product and confirmed compliance with applicable European legislation (EMC, RoHS, RED directives, etc.). Mandatory for all electronic products sold in the European Economic Area since 1985.
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Environmental
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RoHS
GlobalRestriction of Hazardous Substances — EU directive limiting 10 hazardous substances in electronics (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, phthalates, etc.). Limit: 0.1% per substance (0.01% for cadmium). RoHS compliance is part of the CE declaration and mandatory for all electronics sold in the EU.
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WEEE
EUWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment — the crossed-out wheeled bin pictogram indicates the obligation to separate electronic waste from household trash. Manufacturers must register with a national collection scheme and cover recycling costs. Consumers can return used devices free of charge at stores or collection centers.
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Safety
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Not for children under 3
EUSafety warning per Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC — product not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts presenting choking hazard. Applicable to consoles with small detachable accessories (joycons, batteries, short cables). Manufacturer sets the age limit based on safety testing.
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Electric Hazard
GlobalElectric hazard warning per ISO 7010 — the pictogram indicates the presence of high-voltage components inside. Disassembling without qualified personnel can cause severe electric shock, even after disconnecting from mains (capacitors may retain charge for a long time). DO NOT disassemble unless you are an authorized technician.
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