Overview
The KT-R2 is a premium horizontal retro handheld from KT Pocket with a 4.5 inch (3:2), 1620×1080 (3:2), IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Android 14. It is best suited for Wii, GameCube, PSP, DS, with support listed up to PS2. It typically sells for around $269.
- Screen
- 4.5 inch (3:2), IPS
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7300
- RAM
- 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB
- Battery
- 6920 mAh (3:2),
- Weight
- 249/264 (3:2),
- OS
- Android 14
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genexcellent
- N64Excellent
- DSExcellent
- PSPExcellent
- DreamcastExcellent
- SaturnExcellent
- 6th genexcellent
- GameCubeExcellent
- WiiExcellent
- PS2Good
- Modernmixed
- 3DSExcellent
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchLimited
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 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: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Switch: Nintendo Switch: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- 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: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
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Setup guides
Specifications
General
- Released
- April 2026
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- Android 14
- Price range
- Premium
Display
- Screen
- 4.5 inch (3:2), IPS
- Resolution
- 1620 x 1080 (3:2), (3:2 / 4:3)
- Pixel density
- 432.67 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7300
- CPU
- Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55, 8 cores, 2.0 GHz - 2.5 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G615 MP2, 1.05 GHz
- RAM
- 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR4X
- Storage
- Internal 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB, External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 6920 mAh (3:2),
- Weight
- 249/264 (3:2),
- Dimensions
- 169.6 mm x 79.8 mm x 17.2 mm (3:2),
- Material
- Plastic / Magnesium alloy
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
- Rumble
- Yes
Controls
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Shoulders
- Inline
- Inputs
- Hall effect sticks, L3/R3, Analog L2/R2, Touch screen, Gyroscope
- Extra buttons
- Power, Volume +-, Home, Hotkey/Menu
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 6
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Ports
- USB-C, HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the KT Pocket KT-R2 emulate?
The KT Pocket KT-R2 plays systems up to PS2 well. It is at its best with Wii, GameCube, PSP, DS.
Can the KT Pocket KT-R2 play PS2 games?
Yes. PS2 performance on the KT Pocket KT-R2 is rated good in our catalog. Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Can the KT Pocket KT-R2 play Wii U games?
No. Wii U is not supported on the KT Pocket KT-R2. Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
How much does the KT Pocket KT-R2 cost?
The KT Pocket KT-R2 typically sells for around $269, which puts it in the premium tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the KT Pocket KT-R2 run?
The KT Pocket KT-R2 ships with Android 14.
Can I track my play time on the KT Pocket KT-R2?
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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