Retroid Pocket 4
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$149 USD
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Retroid Pocket 4 is a gaming handheld launched in 2024. Powered by Dimensity 900 (8-core, 2.4 GHz), 4 GB RAM. Features a 4.7" IPS LCD Touchscreen display (1334 x 750). 5000 mAh battery. WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2. Runs Android.
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Retroid Pocket 4 is a gaming handheld launched in 2024. Powered by Dimensity 900 (8-core, 2.4 GHz), 4 GB RAM. Features a 4.7" IPS LCD Touchscreen display (1334 x 750). 5000 mAh battery. WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2. Runs Android.
That hardware translates into a wide emulation reach. N64, Dreamcast and PSP run at full speed, almost all GameCube and Wii games run at full speed, and PS2 is playable. Switch emulation is mostly unplayable, so it is best treated as an experiment. Below that ceiling, the list covers Atari, NES, SNES, Mega Drive, the Game Boy family, Nintendo DS and 3DS, arcade boards such as CPS1–3, Neo Geo, NAOMI and Atomiswave, plus computers like the Amiga, MS-DOS and ZX Spectrum.
The 4.7-inch IPS touchscreen runs at 1334 x 750 (about 326 ppi) in 16:9 at 60 Hz, protected by OCA-laminated tempered glass. The wide format suits PSP games, while touch input helps with Nintendo DS and 3DS titles.
Controls include symmetric Hall Effect thumbsticks with L3/R3, an upper cross D-pad, four face buttons, L1/R1 and analog L2/R2 triggers, plus rumble. Home, Back, Power and dedicated volume buttons round out the layout. The plastic body measures 184.8 x 82.6 x 15.8 mm and weighs 261 g, while the dual stereo speakers and 3.5 mm headphone jack face the bottom.
The 5000 mAh battery charges over USB-C, and active cooling with a heatsink, fan and ventilation cutouts helps sustain performance. Connectivity covers WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 and micro HDMI video output for TV play. The 128 GB of UFS 3.1 storage can be expanded via microSD.
The device runs Android 11, a flexible environment where you can install your preferred emulators and front-ends, and modding is permitted.
Ideal for: retro fans who want portable GameCube, Wii, PSP and PS2, Hall Effect controls with analog triggers and TV output, at a reference price of 149 USD.
- Manufacturer
- MediaTek
- SoC
- MediaTek Dimensity 900
- Model
- Dimensity 900
- Architecture
- 2x Cortex-A78, 6x Cortex-A55
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 8
- Frequency
- 2.0 - 2.4 GHz
- Instruction Set
- ARM
- Chipset
- Mali-G68 MC4
- GPU Cores
- 4
- GPU Frequency
- 900 MHz
- Capacity
- 4 GB
- Technology
- LPDDR4X
- Size
- 4.7
- Technology
- IPS, Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 1334 x 750
- Quality
- HD
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 325.61
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:9
- Lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
- Capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- Stick Technology
- Hall Effect
- Stick Placement
- Symmetric
- D-Pad
- Cross
- D-Pad Placement
- Upper
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2, Analog Triggers
- Shoulder Orientation
- Vertical
- Extra Buttons
- Home, Back, Power, Volume +-
- Additional Features
- Analog Triggers, Hall Effect Joysticks, Rumble
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Bottom facing
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 6
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Charge Port
- USB-C
- Charge Port Placement
- Bottom facing
- Video Output
- Micro HDMI
- Video Output Placement
- Top facing
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Audio Output Placement
- Bottom facing
- Internal Storage
- 128 GB
- Card Support
- UFS 3.1, microSD
- Operating System
- Android
- OS Version
- 11
- Dimensions
- 184.8 mm x 82.6 mm x 15.8 mm
- Weight
- 261 g
- Body Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Heatsink, Fan, Ventilation cutouts
Modding officially supported
The manufacturer officially permits or encourages modding (custom firmware, OS replacement, hardware modifications). Warranty remains valid under normal use.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- strong GameCube and Wii emulation
- Hall Effect joysticks
- analog triggers
- active cooling with fan
- micro HDMI video output
- WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2
Cons
- only 4 GB RAM
- older Android 11
- Switch emulation mostly unplayable
- 60 Hz screen
- plastic body
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Compliance & Safety
Retroid Pocket 4 — 7 marks declared by manufacturer
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CE Marking
EUConformité Européenne — certifies that the product meets essential EU requirements for safety, health and environmental protection. The mark indicates the manufacturer has assessed the product and confirmed compliance with applicable European legislation (EMC, RoHS, RED directives, etc.). Mandatory for all electronic products sold in the European Economic Area since 1985.
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Environmental
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RoHS
GlobalRestriction of Hazardous Substances — EU directive limiting 10 hazardous substances in electronics (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, phthalates, etc.). Limit: 0.1% per substance (0.01% for cadmium). RoHS compliance is part of the CE declaration and mandatory for all electronics sold in the EU.
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WEEE
EUWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment — the crossed-out wheeled bin pictogram indicates the obligation to separate electronic waste from household trash. Manufacturers must register with a national collection scheme and cover recycling costs. Consumers can return used devices free of charge at stores or collection centers.
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Safety
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Not for children under 3
EUSafety warning per Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC — product not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts presenting choking hazard. Applicable to consoles with small detachable accessories (joycons, batteries, short cables). Manufacturer sets the age limit based on safety testing.
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Electric Hazard
GlobalElectric hazard warning per ISO 7010 — the pictogram indicates the presence of high-voltage components inside. Disassembling without qualified personnel can cause severe electric shock, even after disconnecting from mains (capacitors may retain charge for a long time). DO NOT disassemble unless you are an authorized technician.
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Wireless
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Bluetooth SIG
GlobalBluetooth Special Interest Group — non-profit organization owning the Bluetooth trademark. All products using Bluetooth technology must be qualified through SIG (specification conformance testing). Using the Bluetooth name or logo without qualification is a trademark violation.
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Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
GlobalIndustry consortium certifying Wi-Fi interoperability between devices. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED mark guarantees that the product has been tested for compliance with IEEE 802.11 standards and works correctly with other certified Wi-Fi devices. Also covers security (WPA2/WPA3).
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