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General

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Series

RG34XX3Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026The maker store lists RG 34XX and RG 34XXSP side by side. Retro Handhelds describes the RG34XXSP as following the RG34XX design.

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.

RG34XXSP13Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AJU8-RG34XXSPRead 21 October 2026FCC application model RG34XXSP, product code RG34XXSP, grantee Shenzhen Yangliming Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. (code 2AJU8). The test report prints the model as RG 34XXSP. The maker publishes no other model number. Its store SKUs name the warehouse and color and are not model numbers.

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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.

6 May 20251Press releaseanbernic.com/blogs/news/rg34xxsp-debutsRead 15 October 2026Maker post Game On: RG 34XXSP Debuts Now, dated May 6, 2025, with the full technical specification. It lists LPDDR4 2GB. Pre-orders followed on May 16, 2025.

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Status

Available2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxsp.jsRead 15 October 2026Current maker store data lists 5 colors with 64G, 64G+128G and 64G+256G card options. The China warehouse variants are available. The US and EU warehouse variants show unavailable.

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.

$66.9911Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/anbernic-rg34xxsp-announcedRead 15 October 2026Retro Handhelds, May 2025: pre-order on 16 May 2025 at a retail price of $66.99, with $59.99 in the first 72 hours. This is the 64G option from the maker store. Tax treatment is not stated. The current store price of $67.99 is not used.

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

Yellow, Gray, Black, Indigo, Metallic Blue1Press releaseanbernic.com/blogs/news/rg34xxsp-debutsRead 15 October 2026The launch post names four colors: Yellow, Gray, Black and Indigo. The current store adds Metallic Blue.2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxsp.jsRead 15 October 2026Store option Color: Yellow, Gray, Black, Indigo, Metallic Blue. Community posts say Metallic Blue uses a different display panel and mainboard parts than the first four colors. The maker publishes no such difference.

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

Retro handheld3Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026Linux emulation handheld in a clamshell body. 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

Clamshell3Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026

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

Other Linux3Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026

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

OS at launch

Linux 64-bit1Press releaseanbernic.com/blogs/news/rg34xxsp-debutsRead 15 October 2026Specification row System: 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

Linux 64-bit V1.0.6 (2026-05-26)6Maker product pageanbernic.com/pages/system-updateRead 15 October 2026Maker system update page lists RG 34XXSP-V1.0.6-EN16GB-260526 and RG 34XXSP-EN-64G-V1.0.6-260526. The date is read as 26 May 2026 in YYMMDD form. This is Anbernic's stock Linux firmware.

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Built-in game stores

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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

None3Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026The specification lists TF card slots only and games are loaded by the user. No cartridge or disc slot.

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

Allwinner H7003Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026

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

Other3Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 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 RG34XXSP

Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
4	Cortex-A53	1.5

Source3Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026Row CPU: H700 quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.5GHz frequency.

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

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Max CPU clock

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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

Mali-G31 MP23Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026Row GPU: dual-core G31 MP2.

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

Bifrost7Maker product pagearm.com/products/silicon-ip-multimedia/gpu/mali-g31Read 15 October 2026Arm identifies the maker-named Mali-G31 as a Bifrost 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.

23Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026Dual-core Mali-G31 MP2. 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.

650MHz16Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-34xxspRead 21 October 2026Page row GPU Clock Speed: 650 MHz. The maker does not state a GPU clock. This is a spec database value for the exact model.17Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 21 October 2026Same row, GPU Clock Speed: 650 MHz.

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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

1, 2GB3Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026Current maker page lists RAM 1GB with no type. The maker launch post listed LPDDR4 2GB. Retro Handhelds dated the listing change to 21 Jan 2026 with Wayback Machine snapshots. Retro Handhelds also relayed a Reddit teardown on 27 May 2026 that found 512 MB LPDDR3 in one unit. The maker has not published that, so it is not stored. Both published options, 1 GB and 2 GB, are listed. The RAM type is left out because it is stated only for the 2 GB launch version.

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

RAM type

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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.

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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.

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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

microSD3Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026Row TF card: dual card slots, support TF card expansion, maximum 512GB. 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.

512GB3Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026Maker states a maximum of 512 GB for TF card expansion.

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

3.4in(8.6 cm)3Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026Row Screen: 3.4-inch IPS full viewing angle, OCA full lamination, 720*480. Community teardown reports of a larger 4:3 panel behind a bezel are not stored. Anbernic told Retro Game Corps the panel is 3:2 720 x 480.

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

Native resolution

720 × 480px3Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026Maker states 720*480.

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

Pixel density

254.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

419.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

3:29Reviewthesixthaxis.com/2025/12/04/anbernic-rg34xxsp-retro-handheld-review-the-gba-sp-returnsRead 15 October 2026Reviewer states the 3.4-inch IPS screen is 3:2 at 720x480, which matches the maker resolution exactly. Retro Handhelds and Time Extension also say 3:2.

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.

IPS3Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026Maker states IPS.

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

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

Landscape3Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026720*480 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

No16Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-34xxspRead 21 October 2026Rendered feature label Touch Screen: Not supported.

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 RG34XXSP

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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

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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.

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Stick layout

Symmetric4Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/RG34XXSP_db4b724c-914f-47d1-9668-382e9aea2f68.jpgRead 15 October 2026Maker all-side views show two sticks at the lower edge of the control panel, one under the D-pad and one under the face buttons. 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

Digital4Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/RG34XXSP_db4b724c-914f-47d1-9668-382e9aea2f68.jpgRead 15 October 2026The maker views show L1, L2, R2 and R1 as pushbuttons along the top edge. The maker publishes no analog trigger. Digital is stored.

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Trigger stops

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D-pad

Cross4Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/RG34XXSP_db4b724c-914f-47d1-9668-382e9aea2f68.jpgRead 15 October 2026Maker views show 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

Nintendo4Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/RG34XXSP_db4b724c-914f-47d1-9668-382e9aea2f68.jpgRead 15 October 2026Printed X above, Y left, A right and B below. Colors differ per edition.

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 pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/RG34XXSP_db4b724c-914f-47d1-9668-382e9aea2f68.jpgRead 15 October 2026The maker rear and side views show no rear buttons or paddles. The four shoulder buttons 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

04Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/RG34XXSP_db4b724c-914f-47d1-9668-382e9aea2f68.jpgRead 15 October 2026No trackpad in the maker views. The display and sticks are excluded.

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System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Yes15Owner's manualfccid.io/2AJU8-RG34XXSP/User-Manual/User-Manual-9400846.pdfRead 21 October 2026Section 4 Common Settings, Key Customization: Button Custom in Settings lets the user customize the button mapping of the body buttons or the gamepad. This is a system setting and does not depend on the game.

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

Menu, Select, Start, Power, Reset, Volume +, Volume -8Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/anbernic-rg34xxsp-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review photos label the Face buttons, TF, Power and Reset positions. Sixth Axis adds the volume rocker.9Reviewthesixthaxis.com/2025/12/04/anbernic-rg34xxsp-retro-handheld-review-the-gba-sp-returnsRead 15 October 2026Reviewer names a volume rocker, a reset switch and a power button. Select and Start are printed on the maker renders. They also show an M button at the hinge, stored as Menu.10Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/anbernic-rg34xxsp-setup-guideRead 15 October 2026Setup guide control list: ABXY, D-pad, dual thumbsticks, Menu, Start, Select, L1/R1, L2/R2, Volume, Power, Reset. Face buttons, sticks and shoulders are excluded from system buttons.

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

No16Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-34xxspRead 21 October 2026Rendered feature label Gyroscope: Not supported. The maker Hall switch is a lid closure sensor, not a gyroscope.17Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 21 October 2026Community handheld spreadsheet, row RG34XXSP, Sensors column: Hall switch lid closure. No gyroscope is listed.

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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.

Rumble3Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

19Reviewthesixthaxis.com/2025/12/04/anbernic-rg34xxsp-retro-handheld-review-the-gba-sp-returnsRead 15 October 2026Reviewer describes the mono speaker at the center of the front panel. The maker lists one speaker. Retro Handhelds and the maker renders also show one grille.

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

Front-facing4Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/RG34XXSP_db4b724c-914f-47d1-9668-382e9aea2f68.jpgRead 15 October 2026The speaker grille sits in the middle of the lower control panel and faces the player. Retro Handhelds also calls it a front-facing speaker.8Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/anbernic-rg34xxsp-reviewRead 15 October 2026Reviewer says the RG34XXSP has a front-facing speaker, in the same design as the RG35XXSP.

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

Yes4Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/RG34XXSP_db4b724c-914f-47d1-9668-382e9aea2f68.jpgRead 15 October 2026The maker bottom-edge render shows a round 3.5 mm audio jack. The maker specification table does not name it. Sixth Axis lists the 3.5mm headphone socket.9Reviewthesixthaxis.com/2025/12/04/anbernic-rg34xxsp-retro-handheld-review-the-gba-sp-returnsRead 15 October 2026

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

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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 RG34XXSP

Type	Count	Side
USB-C	1	Top
HDMI	1	Top
3.5 mm audio	1	Bottom
microSD card	2	Not available

Source4Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/RG34XXSP_db4b724c-914f-47d1-9668-382e9aea2f68.jpgRead 15 October 2026Top edge shows L1, L2, a Type-C labelled USB/OTG, an HD connector, R2 and R1. The 3.5 mm jack is on the opposite edge, at the front of the lower body. Two TF card slots per the maker specification, so their side is left out. HDMI subtype is left out because reviews call it mini HDMI and the maker only says HD. USB speed and charging watts are not stated.9Reviewthesixthaxis.com/2025/12/04/anbernic-rg34xxsp-retro-handheld-review-the-gba-sp-returnsRead 15 October 2026Reviewer lists four shoulder buttons, a USB-C/OTG port and a mini-HDMI out around the outside edge, with a 3.5mm headphone socket at the front.10Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/anbernic-rg34xxsp-setup-guideRead 15 October 2026Setup guide ports list: 1x USB-C, mini HDMI, 3.5mm audio jack and 2x microSD card slots. The mini HDMI wording matches Sixth Axis.

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

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USB4 or Thunderbolt

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USB-C charging

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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.

Yes3Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026Row Other function: HD connection to TV. The maker renders show an HDMI connector. The maximum output is not stated.

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.

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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 53Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026Row WIFI/Bluetooth: 2.4/5G WIFI 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, so Wi-Fi 5. The 5G in the maker text is the 5 GHz band. The FCC test report of June 2026 for this model (2AJU8-RG34XXSP) tests only 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n. The maker states 5 GHz and ac, so the maker value is kept.

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz3Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026

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Bluetooth

4.23Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026Maker states Bluetooth 4.2.

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

No16Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-34xxspRead 21 October 2026Rendered feature label Mobile Data: Not supported. The 5G in the maker Wi-Fi text means the 5 GHz band, not a 5G modem.

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.

12.2Wh14Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AJU8-RG34XXSP/Test-Report/CTA26060900902-Test-Report-2-4G-WIFI-N40-9400817Read 21 October 2026Test report section 2.2, Product Description, model RG 34XXSP, hardware version V1.0: Power supply Input DC 5V, Battery 3.7V 3300Ah 12.2Wh. The report prints Ah where it means mAh. 3.7 V x 3.3 Ah = 12.21 Wh, so 12.2 Wh agrees with the maker 3300 mAh. A community sheet says 3000 mAh true capacity, which this filing does not support.

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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.

3,300mAh3Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026Row Battery: polymer lithium battery 3300mAH, lasting 6 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 RG34XXSP

Hours (h)
6

Source3Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026Maker says lasting 6 hours. It 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)

6h=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.

7.5W3Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026Row Charging: 5V/1.5A, support C2C charger. 5 V x 1.5 A = 7.5 W. The maker gives volts and amps, not a wattage.

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 pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/RG34XXSP_a9f1d76f-4045-488a-8c78-67a117c424a0.jpgRead 15 October 2026The maker list has a charging cable only. It has 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

016Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-34xxspRead 21 October 2026Rendered feature label Cooling: Not supported.17Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 21 October 2026Same row, Cooling column is marked with a cross, meaning none.

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

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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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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.

Width82Height83Depth25mm(3.2 × 3.3 × 1 in)3Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026Row Size: 8.3 cm (L) x 8.2 cm (W) x 2.5 cm (H) for the closed clamshell. Stored as width 82 mm, height 83 mm (front to back, the maker length) and depth 25 mm (closed thickness). Notebookcheck, Retro Catalog and the community sheet give the same three numbers for the closed device.16Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-34xxspRead 21 October 2026Page row Dimensions: 82 x 83 x 25 mm (closed).17Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 21 October 2026Same row, Dimensions: 82 mm x 83 mm x 25 mm (Closed).18Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Anbernic-RG34XX-SP-Pocket-friendly-Nintendo-Game-Boy-Advance-SP-lookalike-impresses-in-early-reviews-after-global-release.1018054.0.htmlRead 21 October 2026Notebookcheck, 16 May 2025: Anbernic confirmed the footprint of 83 x 82 x 25 mm and 178 g. The axes are not labeled in the article.

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.

178g(6.3 oz)3Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026Console specification: weight 0.178kg, converted exactly to 178 g.

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

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Game compatibility programme

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FCC ID

2AJU8-RG34XXSP13Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AJU8-RG34XXSPRead 21 October 2026Grant of 2026-06-18 for FCC ID 2AJU8-RG34XXSP, Handheld Game Console, Part 15C. The maker letter of model difference says the same PCB and circuit cover RG 34XXSP, RG 34XX, RG CubeXX, RG 40XXV, RG 40XXH, RG SP, RG DS, RG DDS and RG DS Pro, with only model number and color different.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

RG34XXSP handheld, 64 GB microSD card, USB charging cable (Type-C), Screen protector, User manual5Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/RG34XXSP_a9f1d76f-4045-488a-8c78-67a117c424a0.jpgRead 15 October 2026Maker RG 34XXSP Accessories image and the page Included in the box list: console, Type-C charging cable, screen protector, user manual and gift box. The selected 64G option adds one 64 GB TF card. This is removable storage, not internal flash. The gift box is retail packaging.

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 pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/RG34XXSP_a9f1d76f-4045-488a-8c78-67a117c424a0.jpgRead 15 October 2026No case in the maker accessory list. Retro Handhelds notes a carrying case is not included.

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/rg34xxsp3Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 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

fccid.io/2AJU8-RG34XXSP/User-Manual/User-Manual-9400846.pdf15Owner's manualfccid.io/2AJU8-RG34XXSP/User-Manual/User-Manual-9400846.pdfRead 21 October 2026Maker English instruction sheet (two pages, one page of instructions and one FCC statement), submitted to the FCC on 2026-06-18. It names the ports TF1/INT., TF2/EXT., HD, OTG/USB, RESET and -VOL+. It has no specification table.

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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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