Retroid Pocket MINI Game Console

Highlights

The Retroid Pocket Mini is a recently launched handheld gaming device by Retroid Pocket, crafted to provide a compact and portable gaming experience. Powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC, this device features a 3.7-inch OLED touchscreen with a 1280×960 resolution, ideal for those seeking a truly ‘pocket-sized’ gaming device. With dual analog sticks, a D-pad, and standard ABXY buttons, the Pocket Mini offers a comprehensive control scheme for various gaming genres. It also includes stacked shoulder buttons and LED joysticks, one of the most innovative features in Retroid’s handheld lineup. 

• Android 10 and Linux dual boot
•  3.7 inch AMOLED touchscreen 1280×960@60fps
• Compatible with Batocera and Armbian
• Snapdragon 865 7nm processor with Adreno 650 GPU 
• RAM 6GB LPDDR4x UFS 3.1
• WiFi 2.4G / 5G /6 + BT 5.1
• 27W fast charge
• Supports Play Station 1, Play Station 2, PSP, Game Cube N64, NeoGeo, MAME, Sega Genesis, SNES, etc. emulators

Measuring 165 x 77 x 17 mm and weighing 215 grams, the Retroid Pocket Mini has a small footprint, making it slightly larger but comparable to other compact handhelds like the Anbernic RG40XX H. Available in multiple color options, this device caters to a wide audience. Connectivity options include a USB-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a microSD card slot, all protected by a cover. The Pocket Mini is designed with dual front-facing speakers and an exhaust cutout for improved audio and cooling performance.

3.7″ AMOLED Display and renewed design

The new Retroid Pocket MINI features a 3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen with a resolution of 1280×960 pixels and 60 fps, making it ideal for emulating platforms like PlayStation 1 and PlayStation 2. The high-quality AMOLED panel is a significant improvement over previous models, putting it in direct competition with top brands like Ayaneo and Ayntec. 

The console’s ergonomic design includes backlit Hall sticks and comes in 5 different colors. With direct access to the Play Store for downloading games, the resolution adjusts seamlessly for a smartphone-like experience.

Powerful thanks to its Snapdragon 865

One of the standout features of the Retroid Pocket MINI compared to its predecessor, the Retroid Pocket 2S, is its significantly improved processor. The Snapdragon 865 processor powers this device, boasting eight cores consisting of 1xA77 at 2.8GHz, 3xA77 at 2.4GHz, and 4xA55 at 1.8GHz. The GPU is Adreno 650.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor is a powerhouse, perfect for avid gamers looking to play a wide range of games. It can handle even the most demanding games with ease, such as PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty Mobile at high frame rates. Backing up this powerful processor is 6 GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB UFS 3.1 internal memory, with the option to expand storage using an SD card.

With the Retroid Pocket MINI, gamers can enjoy a variety of emulators including PSP, PS1, PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, N64, MAME, Sega Genesis, SNES, and many more.

Possibility of playing online

This Retroid Pocket MINI includes an important new feature: can you imagine being able to play classics like Contra or Pang with another friend? Well, this time you can! It includes a function to be able to play online with another friend creating a hotspot.

You can also listen to the sound of your favorite games with both wired and bluetooth headphones. Another thing that drives us crazy is being able to play with our console on our home television … well, you can also do this easily through 1080p video output that incorporates this Retroid Pocket MINI.

Play the most legendary sagas

We gamers love to remember old times by sticking to the machine on duty and mashing the buttons as if our lives depended on it. Games with which we spent our weekend pay in the games room. Pang, Street Fighter, Sunset Riders, Bubble Bobble, Out Run, Metal Slug, Ghosts ´n Goblins … Now comes the Retroid Pocket MINI, a super portable console that will transport us to another era. You will also be able to enjoy more recent PS2 titles or access store games on Android.

Dual boot with Android and Linux

Thanks to the Android operating system, you can connect to Wi-Fi 6 and download applications from Google Play. With the Retroid Pocket MINI we can have access to our social networks, GMAIL, Calendar, YouTube, twitch and a host of smartphone-like features. This new version has Android so you can access all of Google’s services. On the other hand also has Linux for a simpler environment from which you can take greater advantage of the power of the device to play more demanding games. It supports Batocera and Armbian Linux systems

Multiple connections

The Retroid Pocket MINI is equipped with a Type C OTG connection, 2 stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm audio jack port. It supports 1080p video output, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. 

Battery with 27W fast charge

As far as battery is concerned, 4,000 mAh so we don’t get stuck in the middle of the game and fully charge it in just 2 and a half hours through its USB-C port. 27W fast charging. Supports cards up to 128 GB.

Without a doubt, the Retroid Pocket MINI is one of the best options on the market if you’re considering purchasing a portable retro console with great value for money.

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