Device comparison

GAMEMT EX8 vs. Retroid Pocket Mini V2

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
GAMEMT EX8
Better screen
Retroid Pocket Mini V2
More portable
Retroid Pocket Mini V2
Newer model
GAMEMT EX8

Main differences

  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • GAMEMT EX8 is about $59 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 is about 26% lighter.
  • GAMEMT EX8 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz AMOLED on Retroid Pocket Mini V2.
  • GAMEMT EX8 runs Android 14; Retroid Pocket Mini V2 runs Android 13.
  • GAMEMT EX8 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; Retroid Pocket Mini V2 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA.

GAMEMT

GAMEMT EX8

Details
Price
$140
OS
Android 14
Released
Mar 2026
Up to
Wii
Screen
4.88 inch IPS
Weight
290 grams

No reviews yet

0 collectors

Retroid

Retroid Pocket Mini V2

Details
Price
$199
OS
Android 13
Released
May 2025
Up to
3DS
Screen
3.92 inch AMOLED
Weight
215 grams

No reviews yet

1 collector · 27 sessions

Community signal

Collectors
GAMEMT EX80
Retroid Pocket Mini V21
Rating
GAMEMT EX8No reviews yet
Retroid Pocket Mini V2No reviews yet
Logged play
GAMEMT EX8No logged sessions yet
Retroid Pocket Mini V21 player · 27 sessions · 53h 7m

Specs

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SpecGAMEMT EX8Retroid Pocket Mini V2
Price$140$199
OSAndroid 14Android 13
Screen4.88 inch3.92 inch
Aspect ratio3:231:27
Resolution1620 x 10801240 x 1080
PanelIPSAMOLED
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
CPUCortex-A76 / Cortex-A55Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G57 MC2Qualcomm Adreno 650
RAM6 GB LPDDR4X6 GB LPDDR4x
StorageInternal ?, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
Battery5000 mAh4000 mAh
Weight290 grams215 grams
Dimensions?165.28 mm x 77.62 mm x 16.5 - 29.3 mm
Video outNoYes
Hall effect sticksNoYes
Analog triggersNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGAMEMT EX8Retroid Pocket Mini V2
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

  • GAMEMT EX8 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GAMEMT EX8 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GAMEMT EX8 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GAMEMT EX8 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GAMEMT EX8 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GAMEMT EX8 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GAMEMT EX8 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GAMEMT EX8 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GAMEMT EX8 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GAMEMT EX8 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GAMEMT EX8 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GAMEMT EX8 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glEF4b-GzSw
  • GAMEMT EX8 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GAMEMT EX8 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GAMEMT EX8 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GAMEMT EX8 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GAMEMT EX8 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GAMEMT EX8 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Mini V2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the GAMEMT EX8 and the Retroid Pocket Mini V2?
Retroid Pocket Mini V2 has stronger listed emulation coverage. GAMEMT EX8 is about $59 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroid Pocket Mini V2 is about 26% lighter. GAMEMT EX8 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz AMOLED on Retroid Pocket Mini V2. GAMEMT EX8 runs Android 14; Retroid Pocket Mini V2 runs Android 13. GAMEMT EX8 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; Retroid Pocket Mini V2 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the GAMEMT EX8 or the Retroid Pocket Mini V2?
The GAMEMT EX8 is the cheaper of the two at around $140, roughly $59 less than the Retroid Pocket Mini V2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the GAMEMT EX8 or the Retroid Pocket Mini V2?
The GAMEMT EX8 is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the GAMEMT EX8 or the Retroid Pocket Mini V2?
The Retroid Pocket Mini V2 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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