Retroid is cutting prices on three of its handheld gaming consoles, making retro emulation more affordable for budget buyers. The company has permanently lowered the cost of the Retroid Pocket Classic, Retroid Pocket 5, and Retroid Pocket Flip 2. These discounts apply to specific configurations that will not receive restocks once current inventory runs out.
Budget retro gaming handhelds drop in price with final stock discounts
The entry-level option is the Retroid Pocket Classic, which features 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It now runs on a Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 processor and sells for $99. This model replaces the previous $129 price point for the same hardware specifications.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Pocket Classic | Pocket 5 | Flip 2 (SD865) | Flip 2 (Dimensity) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 865 | Snapdragon 865 | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | 12GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| New Price | $99 | $179 | $189 | $149 |
Mid-range buyers can choose between the Retroid Pocket 5 and the Retroid Pocket Flip 2. The Pocket 5 uses a Snapdragon 865 chip with 12GB of RAM and costs $179. The Flip 2 comes in two versions: a Snapdragon 865 model with 12GB of RAM for $189, and a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 model with 8GB of RAM for $149.
All discounted units are available to buy now directly from Retroid's website. The company states that these specific SKUs will be discontinued once the current stock is sold out. This means buyers who want these exact configurations must purchase them before they disappear from the lineup.
We tracked these price drops as part of our ongoing coverage of handheld gaming deals. The reductions make these older but capable chips more accessible for casual retro gaming. Buyers should act quickly if they want the specific hardware configurations listed above.
Source: NotebookCheck
