Retroid Pocket Flip 2 and Retroid Pocket Classic: Pre-Orders, Pricing, and Specs Revealed

GoRetroid, a prominent name in the retro handheld gaming industry, has officially launched pre-orders for its highly anticipated devices—the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 and Retroid Pocket Classic.

Both handhelds were originally unveiled on Valentine's Day 2025, generating significant buzz among enthusiasts seeking modern alternatives to classic gaming experiences.

Pre-order listings have now gone live on the Retroid Pocket store, with shipments scheduled to begin in mid-April 2025. The Retroid Pocket Flip 2 builds on GoRetroid’s established hardware expertise, offering consumers a clamshell design available in four distinctive color combinations: Ice Blue, Black, GC, and 16-Bit US.

In a nod to both performance and versatility, the Flip 2 is available in two distinct models based on different System-on-Chip (SoC) configurations.

The first variant features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 chip—a processor that previously powered the Retroid Pocket Mini and Retroid Pocket 5—targeting users prioritizing high performance and compatibility.

The second option includes MediaTek’s Dimensity 1100 SoC, a chipset familiar to fans of the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro. GoRetroid's official communication, shared across social channels and Discord, details the following price structure for the Retroid Pocket Flip 2: - Snapdragon 865 version: $229 retail, $219 during pre-order - Dimensity 1100 version: $199 retail, $189 during pre-order Meanwhile, the Retroid Pocket Classic appeals to retro enthusiasts with a design reminiscent of legacy handhelds, enriched by modern hardware.

The most significant announcement is its utilization of Qualcomm’s brand-new Snapdragon G1 Gen2 SoC.

This newly developed chip leverages an 8-core Kryo CPU (comprising 2 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores) alongside an Adreno A12 GPU, promising a robust balance between efficiency and robust gaming performance. The Pocket Classic is offered in two primary versions: a four-button variant available in Berry, Atomic Purple, Kiwi, Retro, PKM Yellow, and Teal color schemes, and a specialized six-button edition known as the "Classic 6"—aimed at genres demanding additional input versatility.

Here's the complete price list for the Pocket Classic: - 4+64GB (Classic 6 and Retro colorways): $119 retail, $114 pre-order - 6+128GB (all colorways): $129 retail, $124 pre-order Additionally, GoRetroid is offering a bundle that includes both the Flip 2 (Snapdragon 865) and Classic (6+128GB): $358 retail, $328 pre-order.

In a statement paraphrased from GoRetroid's official communication, the company expressed excitement about delivering innovative, high-quality handheld experiences to its growing global community, emphasizing its commitment to continuous hardware evolution and customer satisfaction. Both the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 and Retroid Pocket Classic cater to a devoted audience seeking new ways to enjoy retro and Android gaming titles, directly appealing to those invested in portable, feature-rich alternatives to mainstream handhelds like the Nintendo Switch.

With strong hardware, varied configurations, and attractive launch pricing, GoRetroid continues to solidify its position at the forefront of the retro gaming hardware scene.

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