The main difference between the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro and the RG-405V is power.
The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro plays everything up to PS2 well, while the RG-405V tops out at PSP.
Other differences
- The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro measures 184.8 x 82.6 x 15.8 mm and weighs 261 g; the RG-405V measures 105 x 145 x 35 mm and weighs 282 g.
- The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is a horizontal, the RG-405V is a vertical, Game Boy shaped.
- The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro has a 16:9 screen and the RG-405V a 4:3 one, so different systems fill each.
- The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro connects to a TV; the RG-405V cannot.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
Retroid Pocket 4 ProThe Retroid Pocket 4 Pro (184.8 x 82.6 x 15.8 mm, 261 g). The RG-405V is 105 x 145 x 35 mm, 282 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro or the RG-405V?
Retroid Pocket 4 ProThe Retroid Pocket 4 Pro. It scores 86 out of 100 for PS2 against 50.
Which costs less?
RG-405VThe RG-405V, at about $138 at launch against $199. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
Retroid Pocket 4 ProThe Retroid Pocket 4 Pro. GBA games fill 61% of the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro's screen at 4x with even pixels, against 50% of the RG-405V's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
TieAbout the same: 5,000 and 5,500 mAh.
Side by side
| Retroid Pocket 4 Pro | RG-405V | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $199 | $138 |
| Released | Jan 2024 | Sep 2023 |
| Plays well up to | PS2 | PSP |
| Shape | Horizontal | Vertical |
| Software | Android | Android |
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 | UNISOC Tiger T618 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Screen | 4.7 inch IPS 16:9 | 4.0 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 1334 x 750 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Weight | 261 g | 282 g |
| Size | 184.8 x 82.6 x 15.8 mm | 105 x 145 x 35 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, symmetrical | Double, symmetrical |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | Yes |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, stacked | Yes, side by side |
| Analog triggers | Yes | ? |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- Retroid Pocket 4 ProRG-405V
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
- 3DS
- Wii
- PS2
- Switch
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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