Compact, nice… Here is an Android console for fans of retro games and cloud games

Many Android consoles are designed for legacy and cloud gaming. Discover a new design whose design will surely evoke fond memories.

The manufacturer Retroid is preparing to release pre-orders for its new handheld console, the Retroid Pocket Flip. Equipped with a foldable body (clamshell format), this pocket PC is reminiscent of a Nintendo DS that also folds like a laptop. However, the Pocket Flip is running Android 11.

Under Android 11 with Play Store

Positioned as a retro arcade machine, the Retroid Pocket Flip allows various titles from old consoles to be played through emulation. With apps like Dolphin or My Boy! Available on Google Play Store, you can play old retro games from Super Nintendo, Sega Mega Drive or Gameboy Advance. Technically, it can emulate PSP, GameCube and PS2 games. Thanks to the Android operating system, Pocket Flip is also suitable for cloud gaming. You can install Game Pass (via Xbox Cloud Gaming) or Nvidia GeForce Now.

The 4.7-inch diagonal IPS screen, with an extraordinary definition of 1334 x 750 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio), displays games at up to 450 cd/m² brightness, according to Retroid. The console is equipped with several controls to support a wide range of games: two flat analog sticks, four action buttons, “start” and “select” buttons, a digital directional pad, as well as four shoulder triggers located on the rear. There’s also a micro HDMI port for external displays, a USB-C port, a micro SD card reader, and a 3.5mm jack.

The Retroid Pocket Flip is powered by the 64-bit ARM Unisoc T618 processor, which consists of two Cortex-A75 cores and six Cortex-A55 cores, not to mention the ARM Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. The system also has 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 128GB of eMMC storage. This is the bare minimum, it allows you to run most emulators. The battery capacity is 5000 mAh, which also explains the thickness of the console (25.4 mm and 170 grams). Obviously, there is Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 5.

ready. hiring. retro. pic.twitter.com/80y5yCbqFO

– Retroid Pocket Official (@Retroid0fficial) March 14, 2023

Prices count from 150 to 160 euros, pre-sales are open. Note that Retroid is far from a new player, this Pocket Flip has some of the characteristics of the Pocket 3 Plus.

Some reasons not to crack now

Want some reasons not to fall apart? Below is a list, that will allow you to avoid compulsory purchase.

• We advise you to avoid pre-sale and wait for full testing. This makes it possible to avoid some disappointments such as delays and disappointment if offers are not there;
• Although the controller is compatible with many Android apps and emulators, some games may not run perfectly or have compatibility issues. Furthermore, this format is not at all suitable for games played in a vertical format;
• The unusual resolution of 1334 by 750 pixels (HD) may cause display problems for certain games or applications, and the 4.7-inch touchscreen may be considered too small;
• The Unisoc T618 processor is a mid-range choice for a gaming console, and performance may not be up to par with some resource-intensive games or cloud games;
• Since this is a console from a lesser-known manufacturer, software updates and tech support may be less responsive than a more established brand.

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