Retroid Pocket Flip 2 Hands-On Shows Why It’s Perfect for Retro Gaming, Xbox and PS3 Included

Love retro gaming and looking for the perfect handheld that won’t break the bank? If so, the Retroid Pocket Flip 2, a clamshell-style retro gaming handheld manages to combine performance, design, and affordability into a single device.

Available with either the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (1x A77 @ 2.8GHz, 3x A77 @ 2.4GHz, 4x A55 @ 1.8GHz, Adreno 650 GPU) or MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipsets, it features a vibrant 5.5-inch AMOLED screen that offers better color accuracy and contrast than the IPS displays common in competitors like Anbernic’s RG405M or Powkiddy models.

The Snapdragon 865 version can handle emulating games from systems like Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 2, and even a few Xbox and PS3 games. It runs GameCube, Wii, PSP, and Dreamcast games really nicely, often looking sharper than the originals. The Dimensity 1100 is slightly less powerful but still capable for most retro systems up to PS2, making it a solid choice for classic consoles like NES, SNES, N64, and DS.

Other features include a mini-HDMI port that lets you output games onto a TV or monitor at 720p, 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM @ 2133MHz, USB-C, microSD expansion, and Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless controllers or other gadgets, and a 5000mAh battery. Better-placed joysticks, a strong hinge, and a cooling system keep it comfy and steady, unlike some cheaper ones that bend or get too hot.