Retroid Pocket Duo takes on Anbernic with more RAM and storage

Earlier this week, Retroid released the first teaser for its next Android-powered handheld. At the time, we only knew that it was called the Pocket Duo and that it would have two screens, like a Nintendo 3DS. Since then, Retroid has provided more details, including specs, models, and pricing.

As the company revealed, the Retroid Pocket Duo will actually come in two forms: the Pocket Duo and Pocket Duo Lite. Design-wise, the two handhelds will look similar, but there are a couple of differences. One is that the secondary display on the Duo is slightly larger than that on the Duo Lite. The other difference is the layout of the L1/L2 and R1/R2 buttons. These buttons are laid out horizontally on the Duo Lite, while L1 and R1 are on top of L2 and R2 on the Duo.

We also now have the specs, which you can check out in the table below. Notably, you’re getting 8GB/128GB on the Pocket Duo and starting with 4GB/64GB for the Pocket Duo Lite. That means both handhelds offer more RAM and storage than the Anbernic RG DS, which isn’t bad at all, given that the Duo Lite is only $50 more expensive than Anbernic’s device.

In addition to the specs, Retroid has also shared a video showing off the Pocket Duo in action. We can see in the video below that the user is playing games like Kirby, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, Mario Kart, and more using the emulator Azahar. Additionally, MelonDS is used to play Sonic the Hedgehog, Contra, and so on.

The Pocket Duo and Duo Lite are available in five colors: GC, 16Bit, Black, Ice Blue, and Clear Purple. It will cost $269 for the Pocket Duo. Meanwhile, the Duo Lite will start at $149, which goes up to $169 for more RAM and storage.