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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 Pocket1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Retroid Pocket product line on the maker's store.

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

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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.

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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-classicRead 11 October 2026The maker sells the Classic in the 6 GB / 128 GB configuration. Several colours are shown as sold out.2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classic.jsRead 11 October 2026Store data marks Classic 6, PKM Yellow and Retro as available.

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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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.

From $1195Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-flip-2-and-classic-pricing-pre-order-info-revealedRead 11 October 20266Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-classic-first-impressionsRead 11 October 20269Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-classic-6-the-portable-sega-saturn-ive-always-wantedRead 11 October 2026

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.

Classic 6 SG, Classic 6, PKM Yellow, Retro, Berry, Teal, Kiwi, Atomic Purple1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Store colour options: Classic 6 SG, Classic 6, PKM Yellow, Retro, Berry, Teal, Kiwi and Atomic Purple.2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classic.jsRead 11 October 2026Store data options: Color Classic 6 SG, Classic 6, PKM Yellow, Retro, Berry, Teal, Kiwi, Atomic Purple. Model option 6+128GB. The 4 GB / 64 GB model is no longer listed.6Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-classic-first-impressionsRead 11 October 2026Colors: teal, kiwi, berry, retro, atomic purple, PKM yellow, classic 6.

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 handheld1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Android 14 handheld with official OTA support.

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.

Vertical1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Vertical Game Boy-style body with the screen above the controls on the maker photos. Retro Handhelds and the community sheet list it as vertical.7Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-classic-setup-guideRead 11 October 2026Spec table: Form Factor Vertical.

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.

Android1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026OS: Android 14.

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 141Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Maker specification: OS Android 14. Retro Dodo and Joey's Retro Handhelds name Android 13 on their review units.4Press articleretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-classic-specs-officially-revealedRead 11 October 2026Will run Android 14 OS.9Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-classic-6-the-portable-sega-saturn-ive-always-wantedRead 11 October 2026Running Android 14.

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 Play7Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-classic-setup-guideRead 11 October 2026The setup guide lists Google Play as the source of apps and launchers on the device.

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.

None1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026The interface list is USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack and TF card. There is 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 G1 Gen 21Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Processor: G1 Gen2. The maker spec image shows G1 Gen2 4nm.

Chip brand

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

Qualcomm1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 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 Classic

Core type	Physical core count
Performance	2
Efficiency	6

Source1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 20268-Core Kryo CPU: 2 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores. Core designs and clocks are not stated by the maker or Qualcomm, so they are left out.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-G1-Gen-2-Product-Brief.pdfRead 11 October 2026Snapdragon G1 Gen 2: Qualcomm Kryo CPU with 8 cores, 2 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores.

CPU cores

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Max CPU clock

2.2GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Process

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4nm1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Maker feature image: G1 GEN2, 4nm.

GPU

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

Qualcomm Adreno A121Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026GPU: Adreno A12.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-G1-Gen-2-Product-Brief.pdfRead 11 October 2026Qualcomm Adreno A12 GPU.

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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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.

4, 6GB1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026RAM: 4GB/6GB LPDDR4x@2133MHz.

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.

LPDDR4X1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 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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4,266MT/s1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 20262133 MHz is the memory clock. LPDDR4X transfers twice per clock, so 4266 MT/s.

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.

64, 128GB1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Storage: 64GB/128GB eMMC 5.1 plus a TF card slot.

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.

eMMC1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026

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.

microSD1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026TF card slot.

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.

2TB7Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-classic-setup-guideRead 11 October 2026Spec table: External storage 1x MicroSD up to 2TB. Stored as 2000 GB.

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.

3.92in(10 cm)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Screen: 3.92 inch, AMOLED, 1240*1080@60fps.

Native resolution

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

1240 × 1080px1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026

Pixel density

400.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

419.5ppi=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.

31:277Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-classic-setup-guideRead 11 October 2026Spec table: aspect ratio 31:27 for 1240 x 1080.11Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Screen 3.92 inch, 31:27.

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.

OLED1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026

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.

Landscape1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 20261240 x 1080 is wider than tall, so the panel is landscape.

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.

Yes11Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Feature label: Touch Screen supported.

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 Classic

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1240	1080	60

Source1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 20261240*1080@60fps. No other refresh mode is stated.

Max refresh rate

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

60Hz=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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500nits1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Maker feature image: 500 NITS high brightness. It does not say whether this is typical or peak, and gives no HDR or window size.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Trigger stops

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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.

Cross6Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-classic-first-impressionsRead 11 October 2026The D-pad is Vita-style.8Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-classic-review-the-greatest-vertical-android-handheldRead 11 October 2026The D-pad is clicky and reminds the reviewer of the PS Vita D-pad. Maker photos show a cross-shaped 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.

Nintendo9Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-classic-6-the-portable-sega-saturn-ive-always-wantedRead 11 October 2026Four-button layout on most colours and a six-button layout on the Classic 6 variant. Four-button layout is stored.

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.

08Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-classic-review-the-greatest-vertical-android-handheldRead 11 October 2026The four shoulder buttons are on the back and are not extra rear buttons.9Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-classic-6-the-portable-sega-saturn-ive-always-wantedRead 11 October 2026Four shoulder buttons on the rear. No analogue stick and no extra rear buttons.

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.

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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.

Yes10Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-classic-reviewRead 11 October 2026Swipe-down settings change the controller style from Nintendo to Xbox layout without game support. This is a system-level preset, not free reassignment of every button.

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 -, Menu, Start, Select6Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-classic-first-impressionsRead 11 October 2026Describes the start and select buttons below the face buttons and the shoulder buttons. The menu button is covered by Retro Dodo.8Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-classic-review-the-greatest-vertical-android-handheldRead 11 October 2026Start and select, with the menu button up top.12Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Extra buttons: Menu, Power, Volume +-.

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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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.

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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.

Rumble7Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-classic-setup-guideRead 11 October 2026Spec table: Vibration supported. Retro Catalog lists the same.11Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Feature label: Vibration supported.

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.

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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 Classic

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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.

19Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-classic-6-the-portable-sega-saturn-ive-always-wantedRead 11 October 2026The system's mono speaker has plenty of punch.10Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-classic-reviewRead 11 October 2026Fantastic mono speaker.

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-facing12Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Speaker column: Single Mono, front facing.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Interface: 3.5mm audio jack.

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 Classic

Type	Count	Side	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	1	Top	27
3.5 mm audio	1	Top	Not available
microSD card	1	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Interface: USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack, TF card. The maker back-design image shows the audio jack and the USB-C port on the top edge. 27W charging is stated for the battery.8Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-classic-review-the-greatest-vertical-android-handheldRead 11 October 2026Headphone jack on top, micro SD card slot, on/off, volume buttons and a USB-C port for charging.12Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Charge port: USB-C, top facing. Audio output: 3.5mm headphone, top facing.

USB-C ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

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USB4 or Thunderbolt

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USB-C charging

18W=CalculatedFrom Ports

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.

No1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Spec image: Video Output N/A.8Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-classic-review-the-greatest-vertical-android-handheldRead 11 October 2026The USB-C port does not do video-out.10Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-classic-reviewRead 11 October 2026The handheld does not support video out at all.11Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Feature label: Video Out not supported.

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.

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External GPU

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Dock

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Max output through dock

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Dock ports

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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 51Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Wi-Fi 5 and BT 5.1.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-G1-Gen-2-Product-Brief.pdfRead 11 October 2026Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac 1x1). The Retroid spec lists Wi-Fi 5.

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.

5.11Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-G1-Gen-2-Product-Brief.pdfRead 11 October 2026Bluetooth 5.1. The Retroid spec lists BT5.1.

NFC

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Cellular

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No11Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Feature label: Mobile Data not supported.

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.

5,000mAh1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 20265000mAh battery which supports 27W charging.

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 Classic

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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.

27W1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Charging Speed 27Watt.

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.

No1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Packing list image: handheld, retail box and one USB cable. No power adapter.

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.

11Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Heat dissipation: active cooling. The maker image shows one fan.4Press articleretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-classic-specs-officially-revealedRead 11 October 2026Comes with active cooling.10Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-classic-reviewRead 11 October 2026The fan can be turned on or off from the settings and has a lowest Quiet setting.

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

None of 3 known

Built-in kickstand

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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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.

Width89.8Height138mm(3.5 × 5.4 in)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Size: 138*89.8*26mm. Width 89.8 mm and height 138 mm in handheld use. The 26 mm is not qualified (body or maximum depth), so depth is left out.4Press articleretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-classic-specs-officially-revealedRead 11 October 2026Retro Dodo, 12 March 2025: 138 mm high x 89.8 wide x 26 mm deep, from the maker's image.6Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-classic-first-impressionsRead 11 October 2026138 x 89 x 26 mm, rounded.

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.

223g(7.9 oz)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Weight: 223g.4Press articleretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-classic-specs-officially-revealedRead 11 October 2026Weighs 223g.

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

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Certifications

None of 2 known

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.

Retroid Pocket Classic, USB cable1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Packing list image shows the handheld, its box and one cable.

Carrying case

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

None1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026No case in the packing list image.

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-classic1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classic1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026

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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