The main difference between the Retroid Pocket Classic and the RG-406V is power.
The RG-406V scores 78 for PS2 against 76 on the Retroid Pocket Classic, and 40 against 10 for Switch.
Other differences
- The RG-406V has two analog sticks; the Retroid Pocket Classic has none.
- The Retroid Pocket Classic has an AMOLED screen with true blacks; the RG-406V uses an IPS panel.
- The RG-406V connects to a TV; the Retroid Pocket Classic cannot.
- The Retroid Pocket Classic runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2, the RG-406V on the UNISOC Tiger T820.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
Retroid Pocket ClassicThe Retroid Pocket Classic (89.9 x 138 x 26 mm, 223 g). The RG-406V is 105 x 145 x 29 mm, 289 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the Retroid Pocket Classic or the RG-406V?
TieAbout the same: 76 and 78 out of 100. It has no sticks, so games that use the camera stick need remapping.
Which costs less?
Retroid Pocket ClassicThe Retroid Pocket Classic, at about $120 at launch against $155. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
RG-406VThe RG-406V. GBA games fill 89% of the RG-406V's screen at 4x with even pixels, against 72% of the Retroid Pocket Classic's screen at 5x.
Which has the bigger battery?
TieAbout the same: 5,000 and 5,500 mAh.
Side by side
| Retroid Pocket Classic | RG-406V | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $120 | $155 |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Sep 2024 |
| Plays well up to | Wii | Wii |
| Shape | Vertical | Vertical |
| Software | Android | Android |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 | UNISOC Tiger T820 |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Screen | 3.92 inch AMOLED | 4.0 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 1240 x 1080 | 960 x 720 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Weight | 223 g | 289 g |
| Size | 89.9 x 138 x 26 mm | 105 x 145 x 29 mm |
| Analog sticks | None | Double, symmetrical |
| Hall effect sticks | ? | Yes |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | Yes, side by side |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Video out | No | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- Retroid Pocket ClassicRG-406V
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
- 3DS
- Wii
- PS2
- Switch
- Wii U
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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