One for the classic gamers
TL;DR Retroid has confirmed screen specs for the upcoming Retroid Pocket Nova handheld. The device will pack a 4.5-inch 1,280 x 960 OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. Retroid…
Retroid Pocket Nova teased with a 4:3 OLED display
TL;DR Retroid has teased the upcoming Pocket Nova, a retro gaming handheld featuring a 4:3 aspect ratio display paired with a modern OLED panel. The 4:3 format would allow older…
The 12GB Retroid Pocket 6 is back, at the cost of storage
TL;DR Retroid has announced that it’s now selling a 12GB/128GB Pocket 6 handheld. This comes several months after it discontinued the 12GB/256GB Pocket 6 due to the RAM crisis. Expect…
These iconic Android gaming handhelds will soon get Android 16-based LineageOS
TL;DR The developer community is bringing Android 16-based LineageOS to a bunch of Android gaming handhelds. The list includes AYN’s Odin 2, Odin 2 Mini, Odin 3, and Thor, as…
Retroid Pocket 5 owners report that their handhelds are cracking
TL;DR Some Retroid Pocket 5 owners have reported a crack appearing on their handheld. The crack seems to appear near screw holes, suggesting that over-tightened screws are to blame. This…
Retroid Pocket Classic review: A modern (retro) gamer’s dream
The Retroid Pocket Classic features a new chipset with exceptional retro gaming performance for the price. Combined with the best screen in the biz, this is the new vertical handheld…
Retroid Pocket Flip 2 review: Killer clamshell emulation
The Retroid Pocket Flip 2 is an exceptionally versatile device, with just enough performance for PS2, GameCube, and Dreamcast emulation. It’s not the most comfortable to use, but the compact…
Retroid works out new US shipping options for handheld consoles
TL;DR Handheld console emulators are being hit hard by recent tariffs. Retroid earlier announced some big limitations in shipping options for US customers. The company now shares the path forward…
Good news for US Retroid customers, bad news for everyone else
TL;DR Retroid appears to be shipping US Pocket Flip 2 and Classic pre-orders ahead of other countries. Retroid has not officially announced this policy, but the evidence is overwhelming. Shipments…
Retroid Pocket Flip 2 and Classic ship next week, but will they beat the tariffs?
TL;DR Retroid Pocket Flip 2 pre-orders will begin shipping on April 13, and Classic pre-orders begin shipping on April 16. The company has promised to have all pre-orders shipped by…