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AAnbernic RG Vita Pro

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General

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Series

RG Vita1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026The store page covers the RG VITA and the RG VITA Pro. The Pro column is used for every value.

Retroid Pocket2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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R6-8DT_BK1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheld.jsRead 8 October 2026Exact current Black / 8G_DPAD_TOP variant, SKU R6-8DT_BK, Shopify variant 48076837486816. Its available flag is true. Shipping weight metadata is not device weight.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

3 February 20267Maker product pageanbernic.com/blogs/news/rg-vita-first-lookRead 15 October 2026Maker blog post First Look, dated 3 Feb 2026, shows the exterior of the RG VITA and RG VITA Pro. The full specification followed in March 2026.

26 October 202514Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-6-and-pocket-g2-officially-unveiledRead 10 October 2026Article dated October 26, 2025 reports the Retroid Pocket 6 as officially unveiled. The first design was pulled after community backlash and the redesigned model went to pre-order on November 2 to 3, 2025.15Press articleretrododo.com/goretroid-finally-reveals-new-pocket-6-android-retro-handheldRead 10 October 2026Announcement article updated October 27, 2025.

Status

Available2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-pro.jsRead 15 October 2026Store data lists the Pro in Black and White, Standard Version with no SD Card, in stock at the China and US warehouses. Firmware updates continued until August 2026.

Available1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheld.jsRead 8 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Retroid Pocket 517Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Retroid-Pocket-6-120-Hz-AMOLED-gaming-handheld-returns-with-new-designs-for-209.1153954.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Retroid Pocket 6 the Pocket 5 successor.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$149.992Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-pro.jsRead 15 October 2026Store data: Pro compare-at price 149.99 and current price 139.99 for the Standard Version with no SD Card. Retro Handhelds gives 149.99 as the retail price and 139.99 as the early-bird price. Tax treatment is not stated.16Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/anbernic-rg-vita-and-rg-vita-pro-price-and-release-date-revealedRead 15 October 2026Article dated 18 Mar 2026 and updated 23 Mar 2026: the Pro costs 149.99 USD at retail, with an early-bird price of 139.99 USD for the first 72 hours. The update says the first version swapped the Vita and Vita Pro prices. This is the console without an SD card. Tax treatment is not stated.

$22914Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-6-and-pocket-g2-officially-unveiledRead 10 October 2026Pre-order price $209 for 8 GB and 128 GB. Regular price after release $229. The 12 GB and 256 GB option was $279 and is not this reference. USD list price without sales tax.15Press articleretrododo.com/goretroid-finally-reveals-new-pocket-6-android-retro-handheldRead 10 October 2026Retailing at $229 for the 8 GB model, with $20 off for pre-orders. The 12 GB model was $279 at retail.16Maker product pagegoretroid.com/policies/refund-policyRead 10 October 2026Maker policy states the selling price does not include applicable tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Color: Black/White.2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-pro.jsRead 15 October 2026Store option TYPE for the Pro: Black Standard Version and White Standard Version.

Black1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheld.jsRead 8 October 2026

Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Android handheld1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Android 14 and Linux 64-bit dual system that plays Android games and 30+ emulators. Emulator support is not native backward compatibility.

Android handheld2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026Android 13 gaming handheld. Fixed controls in a single slate body.

Form factor

Slate1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Product photos show one fixed slate body with the screen between the controls.

Slate2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

Platform and software

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OS family

Android1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row System: Android 14/Linux 64-bit. Both systems ship on the device. Time Extension and Retro Handhelds say Linux boots by default. The first listed system is stored.15Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg-vita-pro-a-vita-in-name-only-and-thats-okayRead 15 October 2026Review dated 24 Apr 2026: the handheld dual-boots Linux by default or Android 14 when the R button is held at boot.

Android2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

OS at launch

Android 14 and Linux 64-bit dual system1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row System: Android 14/Linux 64-bit.

Android 132Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

Latest OS

Android V1.15 and Linux V1.0.110Maker product pageanbernic.com/blogs/news/rg-vita-pro-v1-15Read 15 October 2026Maker post dated 4 Aug 2026: the Android V1.15 system update is officially available. This is the newest Android release in the maker news feed.11Maker product pageanbernic.com/blogs/news/rg-vita-pro-linux-v1-0-1-system-updateRead 15 October 2026Maker post dated 17 Jun 2026: RG VITA Pro Linux V1.0.1 system update. This is the newest Linux release in the maker news feed.

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Built-in game stores

Google Play9Maker product pageanbernic.com/blogs/news/rg-vita-pro-v1-14-firmware-updateRead 15 October 2026Maker post dated 20 May 2026: the V1.14 update officially integrates the Google Play Store over OTA. Time Extension said the launch firmware had no Play Store.

Google Play10Reviewretrogamecorps.com/2022/01/16/retroid-pocket-2-starter-guideRead 8 October 2026Current guide explicitly focuses on Pocket 6 and Nova and describes setup through the Play Store. Emulation and streaming do not imply native Steam or Xbox console stores.

Physical games

None1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026The specification and the accessory image show no game card or disc slot. Games load from storage or the TF cards.

None3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpgRead 10 October 2026The maker interface list is USB Type C, 3.5 mm audio jack and TF card slot. It shows no game card or disc slot.

Backward compatibility

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Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

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Processor and graphics

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Chip

Rockchip RK35761Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row CPU: RK3576 64-bit octa-core processor: 4×A72 + 4×A53, up to 2.2GHz.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 22Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

Chip brand

Other1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026

Qualcomm2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

Core configurationiPhysical CPU cores, including cores reserved by the operating system. P/E labels describe the maker architecture. Source notes identify clocks used only in specific operating modes.

AAnbernic RG Vita Pro

Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
4	Cortex-A72	2.2
4	Cortex-A53	Not available

Source1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026The maker gives 4×A72 + 4×A53 and one clock, up to 2.2GHz. The clock is stored on the A72 cluster. The maker does not publish the A53 clock, so it is left out. Core names are confirmed by the Rockchip brief datasheet.13Maker spec sheet (PDF)macrogroup.ru/upload/iblock/5ae/pcppugofyszbwkpynnc1pn5ceaxyd0sg/RK3576-Brief-Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Rockchip RK3576 brief datasheet lists a quad Cortex-A72 and a quad Cortex-A53. It gives no clocks.

BRetroid Pocket 6

Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	GoldPlus	3.2
4	Gold	2.8
3	Silver	2

Source2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026Maker names 1 GoldPlus at 3.2 GHz, 4 Gold at 2.8 GHz and 3 Silver at 2.0 GHz. These published names are retained without guessing individual Arm core models.

CPU cores

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Max CPU clock

2.2GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

3.2GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Process

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4nm3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpgRead 10 October 2026

GPU

Arm Mali-G52 MC31Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row GPU: Mali-G52 MC3.

Qualcomm Adreno 7402Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

GPU architecture

Bifrost14Maker product pagearm.com/products/silicon-ip-multimedia/gpu/mali-g52Read 15 October 2026Arm calls Mali-G52 the second Bifrost-based mainstream GPU.

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GPU compute unitsiAMD compute units, NVIDIA streaming multiprocessors or Intel Xe-cores. These counts use different architectures and are not directly comparable. The source note names the unit.

313Maker spec sheet (PDF)macrogroup.ru/upload/iblock/5ae/pcppugofyszbwkpynnc1pn5ceaxyd0sg/RK3576-Brief-Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026The brief datasheet lists ARM Mali G52 MC3. MC3 is Arm's name for a three-core configuration. The unit is Arm Mali shader cores, not AMD compute units.

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GPU max clockiHighest documented GPU operating clock for this device. Source notes say when a value applies only in docked or mains-powered mode.

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680MHz2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

GPU compute (claimed)iMaker-rated FP32 throughput. Mode is named in the source note. Not a game performance benchmark.

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Power modesiDocumented device APU power limits or per-mode clocks. A continuous range may be represented by its two endpoints, identified in source notes. Transient boost power is not substituted for sustained TDP.

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Lowest TDP

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Highest TDP

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Highest TDP on battery

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Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

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Memory and storage

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RAM

4GB1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Memory & Storage: 4GB +64GB eMCP.

8GB1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheld.jsRead 8 October 2026This reference retains only 8 GB / 128 GB with the D-pad above the left stick. Other layouts and 12 GB options are excluded. Current 12 GB text explicitly says 128 GB, not the discontinued 256 GB configuration.

RAM type

LPDDR4X17Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/exclusive-anbernic-rg-vita-and-rg-vita-pro-set-to-arrive-in-marchRead 15 October 2026Article dated 11 Feb 2026 relays a spec table from a source close to Anbernic that lists 4GB LPDDR4X for the Pro. The maker states only 4GB. HeldGames also lists LPDDR4X and nothing contradicts it.18Spec databaseheldgames.com/devices/anbernic-rg-vita-proRead 15 October 2026Spec page lists 4 GB LPDDR4X.

LPDDR5X2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

RAM speediEffective memory transfer rate, not a clock stated in MHz. Source notes identify mode or platform speed limits.

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Memory bandwidthiPublished memory bandwidth in decimal GB/s. Source notes identify handheld or docked mode. Do not calculate from rounded speed and bus-width claims.

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StorageiAdvertised internal storage tiers in decimal GB. Convert a published 1 TB or 2 TB tier to 1000 or 2000 GB. Keep a literal published GB number as given. Do not infer usable formatted capacity.

64GB1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Memory & Storage: 4GB +64GB eMCP.

128GB1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheld.jsRead 8 October 2026

Storage typeiType of the built-in storage. eMCP is a package that holds eMMC flash and RAM, so it is eMMC.

eMMC1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026The maker names eMCP, a package that holds eMMC flash and RAM. HeldGames lists 64 GB eMMC 5.1. No source names UFS.18Spec databaseheldgames.com/devices/anbernic-rg-vita-proRead 15 October 2026Spec page lists 64 GB eMMC 5.1 plus microSD up to 2 TB.

UFS2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026128 GB UFS 3.1. TF card slot is microSD.

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed storage module, not the maximum supported by the connector.

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Storage slotsiInternal physical storage sockets, including occupied sockets. Interface describes compatible storage. Source notes distinguish the installed drive from slot capability.

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M.2 slots

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Memory card

microSD1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row TF card: 16GB system card, dual card slots, supports TF card expansion up to 2TB. TF is microSD.

microSD2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

Card speed class

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Max card sizeiLargest card capacity explicitly supported for games. Decimal storage units: 1 TB is 1000 GB. Support for screenshots only does not establish game-storage support.

2TB1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row TF card: expansion up to 2TB. Stored as 2000 GB in decimal units.

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Display

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Screen size

5.5in(14 cm)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Screen: 5.5-inch IPS INCELL touchscreen, resolution 1920*1080.

5.5in(14 cm)2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

Native resolution

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Screen: 1920*1080.

1920 × 1080px3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpgRead 10 October 2026

Pixel density

400.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

400.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

16:919Retailer pagedragonbox.de/en/anbernic/anbernic-rg-vita-proRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists 16:9, which matches 1920 x 1080 exactly.

16:94Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/3_f06c4e94-eccc-4883-ad75-983b0a08ffd3.jpgRead 8 October 2026Current display image explicitly says 16:9. It also states 550 nits peak brightness without SDR/HDR mode or window size. This is not stored as typical SDR or HDR brightness. The 150% sRGB gamut volume is not converted to DCI-P3 coverage.

Panel typeiUse the panel type explicitly stated by the source. IPS-level is a maker comparison term. LCD means the maker does not name the LCD subtype.

IPS1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Screen: IPS INCELL touchscreen.

OLED2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026AMOLED.

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

Landscape1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 20261920*1080 is wider than tall, so the panel is landscape.

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Screen surfaceiSurface finish or treatment stated by the maker or reviewer. Etched anti-glare glass is not automatically classified as matte.

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Screen: IPS INCELL touchscreen.

Yes9Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-6-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reviewer describes swiping directly on the display to access settings and change apps.

Built-in display refresh modesiMaximum built-in display refresh rate for each documented resolution and mode. External displays and dock output have separate fields. Do not copy supported input timings as proven maxima.

AAnbernic RG Vita Pro

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1920	1080	60

Source16Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/anbernic-rg-vita-and-rg-vita-pro-price-and-release-date-revealedRead 15 October 2026The article lists the Pro display as 5.5-inch, 1920 x 1080, 60Hz. The maker publishes no refresh rate. Retro Handhelds first impressions also list 60Hz.

BRetroid Pocket 6

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1920	1080	120

Source2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

Max refresh rate

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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VRR lower limit

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iPercentage of the DCI-P3 colour space covered, from 0 to 100. Gamut volume, Display P3 and unspecified P3 are different measurements.

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HDR formats

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Second display

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Controls

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Stick sensoriHow the stick measures its position. Capacitive is only for a stick that senses its position by capacitance. Maker wording such as capacitive sticks often means the sticks sense a resting thumb, which is Touch-sensitive sticks.

Hall effect1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Joystick: Large-angle 3D Hall joystick.

Hall effect2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

Stick layout

Symmetric3Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/10_ee2fcd06-0e5c-4724-8f1c-8fbf9a721d8e.webpRead 15 October 2026Diagram shows both sticks below the D-pad and the face buttons, mirrored left and right. That is the symmetric layout.

Symmetric6Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/11_cd5828e9-cbe8-47dc-a121-5dc4f1e63a64.jpgRead 8 October 2026Exact Black / 8G_DPAD_TOP variant photo shows both sticks below the D-pad and ABXY. This is the symmetric layout.

Touch-sensitive sticksiThe sticks sense a resting thumb. It says nothing about how the stick measures its position, which is Stick sensor.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Trigger sensor

Digital15Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg-vita-pro-a-vita-in-name-only-and-thats-okayRead 15 October 2026Reviewer describes digital shoulder buttons and triggers as excessively clicky and says there are no analogue triggers.20Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/anbernic-rg-vita-pro-first-impressionsRead 15 October 2026Reviewer says there are no analog triggers and the triggers are clicky button style.

Hall effect5Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/4_d759889f-b05c-4828-885a-05802f8ebd3f.jpgRead 8 October 2026L2/R2 triggers: Hall sensor based triggers. Stick technology is separately stated in the product text.

Trigger stops

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No9Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-6-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly states no trigger-locking shoulder buttons.

D-pad

Cross3Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/10_ee2fcd06-0e5c-4724-8f1c-8fbf9a721d8e.webpRead 15 October 2026Diagram shows one cross D-pad on the left.

Cross5Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/4_d759889f-b05c-4828-885a-05802f8ebd3f.jpgRead 8 October 2026Maker image shows a single cross D-pad.

Face button labels

Nintendo3Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/10_ee2fcd06-0e5c-4724-8f1c-8fbf9a721d8e.webpRead 15 October 2026Diagram labels X top, Y left, A right and B bottom, the Nintendo layout.

Nintendo6Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/11_cd5828e9-cbe8-47dc-a121-5dc4f1e63a64.jpgRead 8 October 2026Printed X above, Y left, A right and B below. Software layout can differ from the printed buttons.

Extra rear and grip buttonsiExtra rear or grip buttons and paddles. Excludes shoulder bumpers and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2), Joy-Con rail SL/SR and system/menu controls.

04Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/RGVITAPro_3.jpgRead 15 October 2026Maker rear and side views show no rear buttons or paddles. L1, L2, R1 and R2 sit on the top edge and are excluded.

27Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/041efb152c0233f560a630c60b42c08a.jpgRead 8 October 2026Maker rear product view shows one rear paddle at each grip, two total. Shoulder triggers are excluded.

Trackpads

03Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/10_ee2fcd06-0e5c-4724-8f1c-8fbf9a721d8e.webpRead 15 October 2026No trackpad on the maker diagram or renders. The screen and sticks are excluded.

06Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/11_cd5828e9-cbe8-47dc-a121-5dc4f1e63a64.jpgRead 8 October 2026No dedicated trackpad in the complete front view and structural decomposition image. The touchscreen and thumbsticks are excluded.

System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Yes10Maker product pageanbernic.com/blogs/news/rg-vita-pro-v1-15Read 15 October 2026The V1.15 post adds RG Keymapper, which turns on-screen controls into physical button inputs with saved profiles, and a Control Center with Button Mapping. This works without game support.

Yes10Reviewretrogamecorps.com/2022/01/16/retroid-pocket-2-starter-guideRead 8 October 2026Current Pocket 6 setup section describes choosing the Xbox ABXY button layout in Handheld Settings. This is system-level preset remapping, not proof of arbitrary reassignment of every system key.

System buttons

Power, Volume +, Volume -, Reset, Function, Return, Select, Start3Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/10_ee2fcd06-0e5c-4724-8f1c-8fbf9a721d8e.webpRead 15 October 2026Diagram labels: power key, VOL-/+, Reset Button, Function key, Return key, SELECT and START. Face buttons, sticks and shoulders are excluded.

Power, Volume +, Volume -, Start, Select, Menu, Back9Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-6-reviewRead 8 October 2026Front Start, Select, Menu and Back. Top volume buttons and on/off button. Face buttons, shoulder controls, stick clicks and rear paddles are excluded from system buttons.

Detached controller connectioniWireless connection used after the controllers are detached. Does not describe the attached controller contacts.

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Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

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Fingerprint

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None9Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-6-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly states no fingerprint recognition.

Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Other function: Built-in six-axis gyroscope sensor.

Yes11Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-6Read 10 October 2026Exact Pocket 6 page rendered feature accessibility label: Gyroscope: Supported.

RumbleiUse the maker feedback wording. Generic haptic feedback is not automatically labelled HD haptics. Trigger rumble is separate from adaptive trigger resistance.

Rumble1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Other function lists a vibration motor.

Rumble11Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-6Read 10 October 2026Exact page rendered feature accessibility label: Vibration: Supported. Generic rumble only, with no inferred actuator type.

RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Other function lists joystick light control. Maker renders show lit rings around both sticks.

Yes5Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/4_d759889f-b05c-4828-885a-05802f8ebd3f.jpgRead 8 October 2026Configurable decorative RGB ring for both sticks.

Measured

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Brightness (measured)iCentre, full white, SDR. Measured by a reviewer

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iMeasured DCI-P3 area coverage, from 0 to 100. Do not substitute gamut volume, Display P3 or unspecified P3. Test method belongs in source notes.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)iRuns on Windows, Android and Arm. Measured by a reviewer

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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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AnTuTu (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame rates (measured)iReviewer measurements only. Each row preserves resolution, preset and power settings when stated. In-game and driver frame generation are identified in source notes.

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Memory card read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Battery runtime per test (measured)iReviewer runtime tests only. Exact time conversions are allowed. Source notes identify brightness, game, power mode and settings. Missing conditions are not inferred.

AAnbernic RG Vita Pro

Test	Game	Hours (h)
Gaming	PSP emulation, game not named	5

Source15Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg-vita-pro-a-vita-in-name-only-and-thats-okayRead 15 October 2026Reviewer says about five hours of PSP gameplay on a single charge. The game, brightness and settings are not stated, so this is an approximate figure. The same review says 10% to 90% charging takes roughly 70 minutes. That is a partial charge and is not stored as a full charge time.

BRetroid Pocket 6

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Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)iShortest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally heaviest game or worst possible use.

5h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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Longest gaming test runtime (measured)iLongest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally lightest game or best possible use.

5h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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Video runtime (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured 0 to 100% charge time. Source notes identify the charger, device operating state and test conditions.

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Power draw gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise per mode (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Max fan noise (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Back surface under load (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Grips under load (measured)iWhere the hands rest. Measured by a reviewer

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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Stick tests (measured)iReviewer tests of the built-in sticks. Method, firmware, calibration and transport settings belong in source notes.

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Speaker loudness (measured)iAt max volume. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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SpeakersiBuilt-in speaker drivers on the handheld, with its controllers attached. Excludes speakers in a separate dock or headset.

26Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/RG_VITA_Pro_7.webpRead 15 October 2026Maker feature image: High-fidelity stereo dual speakers. Two speakers are stored.

29Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-6-reviewRead 8 October 2026Two front speakers.

Speaker direction

Bottom-firing4Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/RGVITAPro_3.jpgRead 15 October 2026Maker bottom-edge view shows a speaker grille on each side of the headphone jack. Time Extension also calls the speakers downward-firing.

Front-facing9Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-6-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Audio features

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones on the handheld. Mono audio or an array name alone does not prove a capsule count.

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3.5 mm jack

Yes3Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/10_ee2fcd06-0e5c-4724-8f1c-8fbf9a721d8e.webpRead 15 October 2026Diagram shows a headphone symbol at the bottom edge. The product page lists support for 3.5mm stereo headphones. Time Extension places the jack between the two microSD slots.

Yes9Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-6-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Ports and dock

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PortsiPhysical connectors on the handheld and its attached controllers. Controller charging-only ports count. Separate dock connectors belong in dock_ports.

AAnbernic RG Vita Pro

Type	Count	Side	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	1	Top	Yes	18
HDMI	1	Top	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	1	Bottom	Not available	Not available
microSD card	2	Bottom	Not available	Not available

Source3Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/10_ee2fcd06-0e5c-4724-8f1c-8fbf9a721d8e.webpRead 15 October 2026Maker diagram: the top edge shows power key, VOL-/+, Reset Button, HDMI, an indicator light and USB. The bottom edge shows TF1/INT., a headphone symbol and TF2/EXT. The maker gives no HDMI subtype. Retro Handhelds says mini HDMI and Time Extension says micro HDMI, so the subtype is left out. The USB-C port carries the 18 W charging input and DisplayPort output named in the specification. USB speed is not stated.8Maker product pageanbernic.com/blogs/news/rg-vita-pro-dual-systemRead 15 October 2026Maker post dated 4 Mar 2026 confirms an HDMI connection to a TV in addition to the USB-C DisplayPort output.

BRetroid Pocket 6

Type	Version	Count	Side	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	USB 3.1	1	Bottom	Yes	27
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Bottom	Not available	Not available
microSD card	Not available	1	Bottom	Not available	Not available

Source3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpgRead 10 October 2026USB 3.1 Type C, 3.5 mm audio jack and TF card slot. USB generation suffix and link rate are not published. Charging is explicitly 27 Watt, rather than inferred from an adapter.9Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-6-reviewRead 8 October 2026Bottom SD card slot, headphone jack and USB-C port. Nominal common body facts only. Reviewer uses the other stick-top layout and does not establish sample storage, so runtime and performance are not transferred.

USB-C ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

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USB4 or Thunderbolt

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USB-C charging

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27W=CalculatedFrom Ports

Video outiVideo output available at a device connector with a direct cable or adapter. A console that requires its proprietary dock is documented through dock_output_max.

Yes1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Other function: USB Type-C supports 1080p display port output and HD connection to TV.8Maker product pageanbernic.com/blogs/news/rg-vita-pro-dual-systemRead 15 October 2026Maker post dated 4 Mar 2026: the Type-C port supports 1080p DP output and TV mode connects through HDMI.

Yes3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpgRead 10 October 2026

Max external displayiHighest documented external resolution and its maximum refresh rate. Do not combine a resolution and refresh rate taken from different modes.

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Other function: USB Type-C supports 1080p display port output, stored as 1920 x 1080. The maker names no refresh rate.

Resolution3840 × 2160 pxRefresh rate60 Hz3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpgRead 10 October 2026DisplayPort 4K 60 Hz via USB-C, interpreted as 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz.

External GPU

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Dock

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Sold separately13Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-official-dockRead 8 October 2026Retroid Official Dock is separately sold. Current compatibility list explicitly names RP Nova / RP6 / RP5 as fully compatible.

Max output through dock

AAnbernic RG Vita Pro

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BRetroid Pocket 6

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source13Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-official-dockRead 8 October 2026Maker dock specification: HDMI output up to 4K at 60 Hz. No HDR capability is inferred.

Dock ports

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1 USB-C PD charging input, 1 HDMI output up to 4K at 60 Hz, 1 Gigabit Ethernet port, 2 USB 3.0 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports13Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-official-dockRead 8 October 2026Seven-in-one dock lists one PD charging input, one HDMI, one Gigabit Ethernet, two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports. These are dock connectors, separate from handheld ports.

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row WIFI/Bluetooth: WiFi 6. The maker does not name the bands.

Wi-Fi 72Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

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Bluetooth

5.21Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row WIFI/Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2. A March 2026 maker blog post says Bluetooth 5.0 for TV mode controllers. The specification row is used.

5.32Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

NFC

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Cellular

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No11Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-6Read 10 October 2026Exact page rendered feature accessibility label: Mobile Data: Not supported. Wi-Fi bands are not inferred from Wi-Fi 7.

Network

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Battery and charging

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Battery energyiEnergy rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Source notes name hardware revisions.

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Battery capacityiCharge rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Different battery voltages are not directly comparable.

5,000mAh1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Battery: Li-polymer battery 5000 mAh, battery life 8 hours. The maker publishes no nominal voltage, so no Wh figure is stored.

6,000mAh2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

Claimed battery lifeiA range like 2 to 6.5 hours is one row with both values

AAnbernic RG Vita Pro

Hours (h)
8

Source1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Battery: battery life 8 hours. The maker names no workload, brightness or endpoint, so the use case is left out. Nominal claim, not a measurement.

BRetroid Pocket 6

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Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Wired chargingiMaximum supported charging input explicitly stated for the device. It is not automatically the wattage printed on the included adapter.

18W1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Charging: 5V/9V and 18W, stored as 18 W. The maker names no charging standard.

27W3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpgRead 10 October 2026Charging: 27 Watt, stated by the maker rather than inferred from an adapter.

Charging standards

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Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Charger in box

No5Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/RGVITAPro_2.jpgRead 15 October 2026The accessory image shows a charging cable only and no power adapter.

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Included chargeriRated output power of the supplied adapter. This may exceed the handheld charging limit. Store per sold configuration when bundles differ.

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Cooling

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Fans

015Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg-vita-pro-a-vita-in-name-only-and-thats-okayRead 15 October 2026Reviewer says there is no integrated fan and calls the handheld whisper-quiet.18Spec databaseheldgames.com/devices/anbernic-rg-vita-proRead 15 October 2026Spec page lists a passive design with no fan.

18Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/2c466b3d088544db8b1ad6832160062f.jpgRead 8 October 2026RP6 Active Cooling cutaway shows one blower fan.

Vapor chamber

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Custom fan curveiUser can set fan speed against temperature. A fixed preset or manual fan-speed slider alone does not qualify.

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Build

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Built-in kickstand

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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Thumbstick caps9Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-6-reviewRead 8 October 2026Removable thumbstick grips/caps are explicitly described. This does not establish replaceable stick sensor modules.

Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiExternal dimensions with supplied controllers attached. Width is left to right, height is top to bottom in handheld use and depth is the maximum front-to-back extent, including fixed protruding controls. Leave depth missing when only unqualified chassis thickness is published. A clamshell is measured closed, as makers publish it. Width is left to right, height is front to back of the closed device and depth is the closed thickness.

Width206Height84mm(8.1 × 3.3 in)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Console specification: length 20.6 cm, width 8.4 cm, height 1.86 cm. Length is stored as width 206 mm and width as height 84 mm. The 18.6 mm is an unqualified chassis thickness, so depth is left out.

Width205.5Height80.5mm(8.1 × 3.2 in)3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpgRead 10 October 2026Maker Size row 205.5*80.5*17.2mm. Handheld landscape body, so the first two values are width and height. The third value is not stored as depth.11Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-6Read 10 October 2026Page lists 205.5 x 80.5 x 17.2 mm, matching the maker spec image. Width and height only. The 17.2 mm third value has no stated axis or maximum depth including the sticks, so depth is left out.

WeightiWhole handheld with the supplied controllers attached, without a dock or carrying case. A detachable battery pack that ships with the handheld is attached. Approximate maker figures are identified in source notes.

278g(9.8 oz)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Console specification: weight 0.278 kg, converted exactly to 278 g. The box specification weighs 0.458 kg.

304g(10.7 oz)11Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-6Read 10 October 2026Exact Pocket 6 page lists 304 g. The maker publishes no weight. The page does not say which layout or RAM option was weighed.

Weight without controllersiHandheld body only, without detachable controllers, dock or carrying case.

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Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

RG VITA Pro handheld, Type-C charging cable, User manual5Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/RGVITAPro_2.jpgRead 15 October 2026Maker RG VITA Pro Accessories image: game console x1, user manual x1, Type-C charging cable x1 and gift box x1. The gift box is retail packaging. The image shows no microSD card.

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Carrying case

None5Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/RGVITAPro_2.jpgRead 15 October 2026No case in the maker accessory image.

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Links

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Product page

anbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-pro1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026

www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheld2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpg3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpgRead 10 October 2026Current RP6 Specifications image states 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X and 128 GB UFS 3.1.

Manual

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year12Maker product pageanbernic.com/pages/refund-policyRead 15 October 2026Anbernic store terms: commodity warranty period 12 months, counted from the day the customer receives the item. Applies to purchases from anbernic.com.

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