A decent pocket emulator should do one thing well: play old games in a compact, portable box utilizing software emulation. GoRetroid’s Retroid Pocket 2+ delivers on both performance and form size, and it does it for less than $100. This emulator is all new for 2022, following in the footsteps of the immensely successful Retroid Pocket 2.
The portable can easily handle old systems such as the SNES, Sega Genesis, and Neo Geo, but it can also handle more demanding platforms such as the Dreamcast and Sony PSP. While the Pocket 2+ has PS2 and GameCube emulators, the system’s screen size and button layout make it unsuitable for both systems.
Because Android 9 is present, you may also download mobile games. However, this isn’t the greatest emulator for mobile games since the screen isn’t optimized for the aspect ratio of a mobile phone game and running Android may be a little sluggish.
The Retroid Pocket 2+ has a 3.5-inch 480p display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, which is ideal for the vintage systems it is designed to interact with. These older games were created with 4:3 CRT televisions in mind, so there will be no unwanted black bars on either side of the screen.
With two analogs “slider” type sticks, a directional pad, four face buttons, two bumpers, and two triggers, the controls are decent. Touch is supported on the display, and there is a built-in rumble for emulators and games that support it.
Consider the Anbernic RG351MP if you need something a bit more durable to play older games on the fly. It’s more than adequate for 16 and 32-bit emulation, including SNES and Sega Genesis classics, as well as the original PlayStation. It’s designed like a tank, with all-metal construction, and it runs Linux rather than Android.
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