Device comparison

Creoqode Lyra vs. Retroid Pocket G2

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
Retroid Pocket G2
Better screen
Retroid Pocket G2
More portable
Lyra
Newer model
Retroid Pocket G2

Main differences

  • Retroid Pocket G2 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Retroid Pocket G2 is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Creoqode Lyra is roughly 5% smaller.
  • Retroid Pocket G2 has a 60 Hz AMOLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Creoqode Lyra.
  • Retroid Pocket G2 runs Android 15; Creoqode Lyra runs Linux (RetroPie).
  • Retroid Pocket G2 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; Creoqode Lyra is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

Creoqode

Lyra

Details
Price
$222
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Dec 2019
Up to
PS1
Screen
5.0 inch TFT
Weight
?

No reviews yet

0 collectors

Retroid

Retroid Pocket G2

Details
Price
$219
OS
Android 15
Released
Oct 2025
Up to
Wii U
Screen
5.5 inch AMOLED Touchscreen
Weight
280 grams

No reviews yet

1 collector · 1 session

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Collectors
Lyra0
Retroid Pocket G21
Rating
LyraNo reviews yet
Retroid Pocket G2No reviews yet
Logged play
LyraNo logged sessions yet
Retroid Pocket G21 player · 1 session · 12h

Lyra

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Most played on Retroid Pocket G2

  1. 1
    Mina the Hollower

    Mina the Hollower

    1 player · 1 session

Specs

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SpecLyraRetroid Pocket G2
Price$222$219
OSLinux (RetroPie)Android 15
Screen5.0 inch5.5 inch
Resolution800 x 4801920 x 1080
PanelTFTAMOLED Touchscreen
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2837B0Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2
CPUCortex-A53Qualcomm Kryo
GPUBroadcom VideoCore IVQualcomm Adreno A22
RAM1 GB DDR28 GB LPDDR5X
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
Battery3000 mAh5000 mAh
Weight?280 grams
Dimensions186 mm x 80 mm x 19 mm199.2 mm x 78.5 mm x 15.6
BluetoothNoYes
Hall effect sticksNoYes
Analog triggersNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemLyraRetroid Pocket G2
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

  • Lyra DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Retroid Pocket G2 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retroid Pocket G2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket G2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Retroid Pocket G2 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket G2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket G2 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retroid Pocket G2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retroid Pocket G2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Lyra PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Retroid Pocket G2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retroid Pocket G2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket G2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retroid Pocket G2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Lyra Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Retroid Pocket G2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retroid Pocket G2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Lyra Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket G2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket G2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retroid Pocket G2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Retroid Pocket G2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Creoqode Lyra and the Retroid Pocket G2?
Retroid Pocket G2 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Retroid Pocket G2 is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Creoqode Lyra is roughly 5% smaller. Retroid Pocket G2 has a 60 Hz AMOLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Creoqode Lyra. Retroid Pocket G2 runs Android 15; Creoqode Lyra runs Linux (RetroPie). Retroid Pocket G2 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; Creoqode Lyra is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the Creoqode Lyra or the Retroid Pocket G2?
The Retroid Pocket G2 is the cheaper of the two at around $219, roughly $3 less than the Creoqode Lyra based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Creoqode Lyra or the Retroid Pocket G2?
The Retroid Pocket G2 is the newer model, released in 2025.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Creoqode Lyra or the Retroid Pocket G2?
The Retroid Pocket G2 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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