The new Retroid Pocket 6 offers boosted Android performance and serious value for money
Following a teaser last week, the Retroid Pocket 6 is now official, by means of a no-frills reveal on social media. Despite the lack of fanfare, this new Android gaming handheld looks like it might be worth shouting about, boasting an improved design and souped-up hardware, but no
For those who don’t know, last year’s Retroid Pocket 5 is still a top pick from our guide to the best retro handhelds, thanks in part to its low price and impressive performance. It looks like we can expect more of the same from the Pocket 6. The new device features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which is a significantly more powerful chip than the Snapdragon 865 in the 5, and is launching for just $229.99, or $209.99 for early birds who pre-order online.
Outside of the price and processor, the Retroid Pocket 6 has a few notable design differences from its predecessors, most notably a selection of buttons underneath the display and a more rounded shell that should make it a little more comfortable to hold. However, despite the clamor from users for change, the left-sided thumbstick remains below the d-pad. As a fan of the Pocket 5, I’ve never had a problem with the thumbstick placement, but I can see how it might be more frustrating for fans of FPS games, racing games, or those with Nintendo Switch muscle memory.
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Following a teaser last week, the Retroid Pocket 6 is now official, by means of a no-frills reveal on social media. Despite the lack of fanfare, this new Android gaming handheld looks like it might be worth shouting about, boasting an improved design and souped-up hardware, but no For those who don’t know, last year’s…