AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 vs. Retroid Pocket 6

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Best value
Pocket Micro 2
Better screen
Retroid Pocket 6
More portable
Pocket Micro 2
Newer model
Pocket Micro 2

Main differences

  • AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket 6.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 is roughly 34% smaller and 23% lighter.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 120 Hz AMOLED Touchscreen on Retroid Pocket 6.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 is highlighted for 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube; Retroid Pocket 6 is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, Saturn.

AYANEO

Pocket Micro 2

Details
Price
$239.00
OS
Android 13
Released
Jun 2026
Up to
3DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
248 grams

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Retroid

Retroid Pocket 6

Details
Price
$244.00
OS
Android 13
Released
Jan 2026
Up to
Switch
Screen
5.5 inch AMOLED Touchscreen
Weight
320 g

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6 collectors · 271 sessions

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On the Retroid Pocket 6

  1. 1

    Stardew Valley

    2 players · 3 sessions

  2. 2

    Harvest Moon 64

    1 player · 6 sessions

  3. 3

    Dead Cells

    1 player · 2 sessions

Specs

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SpecPocket Micro 2Retroid Pocket 6
Price$239.00$244.00
Screen3.5 inch5.5 inch
Aspect ratio3:216:9
Resolution960 x 6401920 x 1080
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
PanelIPSAMOLED Touchscreen
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 865Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
CPUCortex-A77 / Cortex-A55Cortex-X3 / Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A710 / Cortex-A510
GPUQualcomm Adreno 650Qualcomm Adreno 740
RAM6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X8 GB / 12 GB
Battery3950 mAh6000 mAh
Weight248 grams320 g
Dimensions162 mm x 67.8 mm x 18 mm210.4 mm x 86.6 mm x 17.2 mm
Stick typeTMRHall effect
Analog triggersNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPocket Micro 2Retroid Pocket 6
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • Pocket Micro 2 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Retroid Pocket 6 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Pocket Micro 2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glEF4b-GzSw
  • Retroid Pocket 6 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Pocket Micro 2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Retroid Pocket 6 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 and the Retroid Pocket 6?
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket 6. AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 is roughly 34% smaller and 23% lighter. AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 120 Hz AMOLED Touchscreen on Retroid Pocket 6. AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 is highlighted for 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube; Retroid Pocket 6 is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, Saturn.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 or the Retroid Pocket 6?
The AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 is the cheaper of the two at around $239.00, roughly $5.00 less than the Retroid Pocket 6 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 or the Retroid Pocket 6?
The AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 or the Retroid Pocket 6?
The Retroid Pocket 6 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 6 collectors tracking it.

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