Retroid Pocket Mini V2
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Retroid Pocket Mini V2

Plays everything up to 3DS. Switch runs with compromises.

Overview

The Retroid Pocket Mini V2 is a mid-range horizontal retro handheld from Retroid with a 3.92-inch 1240×1080 AMOLED screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Android 13. It is best suited for 3DS, PS2, Saturn, Dreamcast, with support listed up to 3DS. It typically sells for around $199.

Screen
3.92 inch AMOLED
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
RAM
6 GB LPDDR4x
Battery
4000 mAh
Weight
215 grams
OS
Android 13

Emulation

  1. Classicexcellent
    • NESExcellent
    • Game BoyExcellent
    • SNESExcellent
    • GBAExcellent
    • GenesisExcellent
    • PS1Excellent
  2. Mid-genexcellent
    • N64Excellent
    • DSExcellent
    • PSPExcellent
    • DreamcastExcellent
    • SaturnExcellent
  3. 6th genexcellent
    • GameCubeExcellent
    • WiiExcellent
    • PS2Excellent
  4. Modernmixed
    • 3DSExcellent
    • Wii ULimited
    • PS3Limited
    • SwitchPlayable
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: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • 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: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glEF4b-GzSw
  • Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • 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

Track your play on the Retroid Pocket Mini V2

Install the plugin for Android, Knulli, Batocera, or ROCKNIX and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own: what you played, and for how long.

Start trackingFree, about five minutes

Setup guides

Specifications

General

Released
May 2025
Type
Handheld, Horizontal
Operating system
Android 13
Custom firmware
Batocera, Knulli, ROCKNIX
Price range
Mid-Range

Display

Screen
3.92 inch AMOLED
Resolution
1240 x 1080 (31:27)
Pixel density
419.49 PPI
Refresh rate
60 Hz

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
CPU
Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55, 8 cores, 1.8 GHz - 2.84 GHz
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 650, 587 MHz
RAM
6 GB LPDDR4x LPDDR4x
Storage
Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
Architecture
ARM

Battery and build

Battery
4000 mAh, 4-8 hours (varies by workload)
Weight
215 grams
Dimensions
165.28 mm x 77.62 mm x 16.5 - 29.3 mm
Material
Plastic
Cooling
Active (fan)

Controls

D-pad
Top
Sticks
Symmetrical
Shoulders
Stacked
Inputs
Hall effect sticks, L3/R3, Analog L2/R2, Touch screen, Gyroscope
Extra buttons
Home, Back, Power, Volume +-

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
WiFi 6
Bluetooth
5.1
Ports
USB-C, HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
Storage slot
microSD
Speakers
Stereo

FAQ

What systems can the Retroid Pocket Mini V2 emulate?

The Retroid Pocket Mini V2 plays systems up to 3DS at excellent quality. It is at its best with 3DS, PS2, Saturn, Dreamcast.

Can the Retroid Pocket Mini V2 play 3DS games?

Yes. 3DS performance on the Retroid Pocket Mini V2 is rated excellent in our catalog. Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Can the Retroid Pocket Mini V2 play Wii U games?

Not well. Wii U performance on the Retroid Pocket Mini V2 is rated poor. Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glEF4b-GzSw

How much does the Retroid Pocket Mini V2 cost?

The Retroid Pocket Mini V2 typically sells for around $199, which puts it in the mid-range tier of retro handhelds.

What operating system does the Retroid Pocket Mini V2 run?

The Retroid Pocket Mini V2 ships with Android 13 and also supports Batocera, Knulli, ROCKNIX.

Can I track my play time on the Retroid Pocket Mini V2?

Yes. Install a retroshelf plugin (there's one for Android, Knulli, Batocera, and ROCKNIX) and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own, with the game and how long you played.

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