TRDR Pocket
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TRDR Pocket

Plays everything up to Dreamcast. Saturn runs with compromises.

Overview

The TRDR Pocket is a mid-range vertical retro handheld from Go Games with a 3.5-inch 640×480 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Android 10. It is best suited for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, with support listed up to Dreamcast. It typically sells for around $199.

Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Chipset
MediaTek Helio P60
RAM
3 GB
Battery
4000 mAh
Weight
250 grams
OS
Android 10

Emulation

  1. Classicexcellent
    • NESExcellent
    • Game BoyExcellent
    • SNESExcellent
    • GBAExcellent
    • GenesisExcellent
    • PS1Excellent
  2. Mid-genmixed
    • N64Good
    • DSGood
    • PSPGood
    • DreamcastGood
    • SaturnPlayable
  3. 6th genlimited
    • GameCubeLimited
    • WiiNo
    • PS2No
  4. Modernunsupported
    • 3DSNo
    • Wii UNo
    • PS3No
    • SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
  • DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

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Specifications

General

Released
April 2021
Type
Handheld, Vertical
Operating system
Android 10
Price range
Mid-Range

Display

Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Resolution
640 x 480 (4:3)
Pixel density
228.57 PPI
Refresh rate
60 Hz

Performance

Chipset
MediaTek Helio P60
CPU
Cortex-A73 / Cortex-A53, 8 cores, 2.0 GHz
GPU
Mali-G72 MP3, 800 MHz
RAM
3 GB
Storage
External MicroSD
Architecture
ARM

Battery and build

Battery
4000 mAh
Weight
250 grams
Dimensions
87 mm x 140 mm x 19 mm
Material
Plastic

Controls

D-pad
Left
Sticks
Single
Inputs
Analog sticks, Touch screen
Extra buttons
Home, Power, Volume +-

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
4.0
Ports
HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
Storage slot
microSD
Speakers
Mono

FAQ

What systems can the Go Games TRDR Pocket emulate?

The Go Games TRDR Pocket plays systems up to Dreamcast well. It is at its best with PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

Can the Go Games TRDR Pocket play Dreamcast games?

Yes. Dreamcast performance on the Go Games TRDR Pocket is rated good in our catalog. Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Can the Go Games TRDR Pocket play Saturn games?

Only partially. Saturn on the Go Games TRDR Pocket is playable with compromises. Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

How much does the Go Games TRDR Pocket cost?

The Go Games TRDR Pocket typically sells for around $199, which puts it in the mid-range tier of retro handhelds.

What operating system does the Go Games TRDR Pocket run?

The Go Games TRDR Pocket ships with Android 10.

Can I track my play time on the Go Games TRDR Pocket?

Yes. Install the retroshelf plugin for Android and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own, with the game and how long you played.

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