GoRetroid recently unveiled the Retroid Pocket Classic, a new handheld console with a Game Boy-inspired design. This is the brand's first vertical model since the original Retroid Pocket.

Teasing before the official announcement

The existence of this console was first hinted at on Valentine's Day**, when a glimpse of the device was discreetly hidden in the background of a promotional image of the Retroid Pocket Flip 2.

Now official, the Retroid Pocket Classic boasts a sleek, compact design. The images published by the brand show seven colours available: pink, turquoise, lime green, blue, yellow, as well as two versions inspired by the Ayaneo and PiBoy DMG (‘GameBoy’ grey).

Minimalist design and a six-button model

Unlike the brand's previous models, this new device does not feature an analogue stick, but instead incorporates a D-pad, as well as the classic X, Y, A and B buttons. A front speaker is positioned at the bottom right, along with the Start, Select and Home buttons.

A promotional video released after the official announcement revealed a surprise: a variant with six buttons will also be offered. This is an appropriate choice for emulating consoles such as the N64, Sega Saturn and Mega Drive, which used six-button controllers. This configuration is reminiscent of other competing models, such as the Anbernic RG ARC-D and ARC-S, although four-button consoles are still more widespread.

AMOLED screen and first images of the back of the console

GoRetroid has also confirmed that the Retroid Pocket Classic will feature an AMOLED screen offering a resolution of 1240 x 1080 pixels.

Finally, the brand has shared images of the back of the device for the first time, offering a fuller look at its design and finishes as well as confirming the presence of the L1 R1 L2 R2 triggers.

While GoRetroid has yet to release any internal technical specifications or a release date, this announcement is already attracting the interest of retrogaming enthusiasts.

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Sources: Time Extension