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Horizontal · 4.7"184.65 x 81.38 x 24.23 mm
Horizontal · 4.7"184.65 x 81.38 x 24.23 mmPrice
$119
Not enough published devices in this tier to rank
Circuit Score
71/ 100
Reach 32Polish 21Feel 18
Reach T4 · 61% of 18 systems Great+
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Current modelPocket Duo LiteView →Discontinuedno longer sold new
System Analysis
Positioned as a clear shift in direction, the Retroid Pocket 3 was designed to move beyond the compact legacy form factor in favor of usability and comfort. It is known for introducing a larger, higher-quality display alongside improved ergonomics, making longer sessions more practical and visually engaging. The updated platform also delivers more consistent performance across a wider range of systems. Introduced in August 2022, the larger chassis marks a clear departure from Retroid’s earlier pocket-first designs, prioritizing improved ergonomics and display size at the expense of portability.
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2 configurations of this device
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| Configuration | ||
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 3 GB | 2 GB |
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PLAYABILITY
Playability by system
Tier 1
CLASSIC 2D
NES
Perfect
SNES
Perfect
Genesis
Perfect
Game Boy
Perfect
GB Color
Perfect
GBA
Perfect
Tier 2
EARLY 3D
PlayStation
Perfect
N64
Perfect
Saturn
Playable
Nintendo DS
Great
Dreamcast
Great
Tier 3
ADVANCED HANDHELDS
PSP
Great
3DS
Struggles
Tier 4
CLASSIC HOME
PS2
Struggles
GameCube
Playable
Tier 5
MODERN & HD
Wii
Struggles
16 of 23 systems graded · the rest are untested, not unplayable
Every recorded field for this configuration
FULL SPECIFICATIONS
Platform
OS / Firmwareandroid 11
Silicon
SoC / ChipsetOther UNISOC Tiger T310
CPU1 × Cortex A753 × Cortex A55
CPU Archarm64
ArchitectureARM
CPU Cores4
CPU Threads4
CPU Clock1.8 - 2 GHz
GPUImagination PowerVR GE 8300
GPU Clock800 MHz
Memory & Storage
RAM2 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4x
Storage32 GB
Storage TypeeMCP
ExpandableYES
Card SlotmicroSD
Display
Size4.7 "
Resolution1334 x 750
Panel TypeIPS LCD
Refresh Rate60 Hz
Brightness450 nits
TouchscreenYES
Aspect Ratio667:375
PPI326
Screen LensTempered glass
Input
D-Pad ShapeSegmented
D-Pad PosTop
Face Buttons4
Face LabelsNintendo
Sticks2
Stick LayoutSymmetric
Stick PosBottom
Stick ClicksYES
Trigger LayoutStacked
System LabelsHome, Power, Volume +/-
GyroYES
RumbleYES
Pad ClicksNO
KeyboardNO
Connectivity
Wi-Fi5
Bluetooth5
CellularNO
Video OutMicro-HDMI 720p
Power & Thermals
Battery Cap4000 mAh
Charge PortUSB-C
CoolingPassive
Chassis
Dimensions184.65 x 81.38 x 24.23 mm
Weight230 g
MaterialPlastic
ColorsWhite, Black, Indigo, Yellow, Gray, Transparent Purple, Transparent Blue
Audio & Sensors
Speakers2 × stereo, bottom-firing
Headphone JackYES
MicrophoneYES
Ranked against tier 4
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