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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-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

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.

February 20256Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-flip-2-announcedRead 6 October 2026Retroid revealed the Flip 2 on its Discord and on X (Coming soon, February 14, 2025). Article published 2025-02-13 US time, so only the month is kept

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-flip-2Read 10 October 2026SD865 Black and GC in stock on 2026-10-06. Sale price 189.00 USD, regular price 219.00 USD8Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-slashes-prices-on-remaining-stock-of-devicesRead 6 October 2026Published 2026-09-14. Retroid Discord: Flip 2 (12GB SD865) now 189 USD. The devices will be discontinued when remaining stock runs out

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 $2291Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 20267Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/bad-news-the-retroid-pocket-5-and-flip-2-just-got-an-upgradeRead 6 October 202610Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-flip-2-reviewRead 10 October 202616Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-flip-2-and-classic-pricing-pre-order-info-revealedRead 10 October 202617Press articleretrododo.com/pre-orders-are-now-live-for-retroid-pocket-flip-2-classicRead 10 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.

Black, GC, Ice Blue, 16Bit US1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Color options: Black, GC, Ice Blue, 16Bit US. Shared by the SD865 and D1100 models

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-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

Form factor

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

Clamshell1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

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-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

OS at launch

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

Android 131Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

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 Play Store14Reviewretrogamecorps.com/2022/01/16/retroid-pocket-2-starter-guideRead 7 October 2026Current Retroid Pocket Starter Guide explicitly includes RP5/Mini/Flip 2 in its supported-device table and states these devices have essential apps Play Store and Chrome pre-installed. Software setup supports installing apps through Play Store. No commercial game ROMs preloaded.

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.

None9Owner's manualdevice.report/m/5b3dbe2198995be8aec0472f5c1cb9033b77f6311f99cc129aeef39f642d18cf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete printed page 2 port/interface diagram has only USB-C, TF card and audio jack, with no physical game-card/cartridge drive. Printed page 6 game directory and page 10 ROM-file transfer describe file-based games on Android, not commercial physical game media.

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 8651Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Model option SD865. Performance image: Snapdragon SD865

Chip brand

Other3Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg34xxspRead 15 October 2026

Qualcomm1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 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 Flip 2 (Snapdragon 865)

Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	Cortex-A77	2.8
3	Cortex-A77	2.4
4	Cortex-A55	1.8

Source1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 20261*A77@2.8G 3*A77@2.4G 4*A55@1.8G

CPU cores

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Max CPU clock

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Process

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7nm1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Performance image, SD865 column: Process 7nm

GPU

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

Qualcomm Adreno 6501Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

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.

587MHz2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026Qualcomm Adreno 650 (587 MHz)3Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 6 October 2026Graphics (GPU) Max Frequency: 587 Mhz

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.

8, 12GB1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Current text: RAM 12GB LPDDR4x@2133MHz. The System Parameters image (uploaded March 2025) lists 8GB LPDDR4x for both models7Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/bad-news-the-retroid-pocket-5-and-flip-2-just-got-an-upgradeRead 6 October 2026

RAM type

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LPDDR4X1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 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-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Current product text lists RAM as 12GB LPDDR4x@2133MHz for the SD865 model. This is the memory clock. LPDDR4X transfers twice per clock, so 4266 MT/s. The maker table for the 8 GB model gives LPDDR4x without a speed.

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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128GB1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

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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UFS1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026128GB UFS 3.1 + TF Card Slot

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-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

Card speed class

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

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

2TB18Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-flip-2-setup-guideRead 10 October 2026Specs table lists External Storage as 1x MicroSD up to 2TB. Stored as 2000 GB. The maker spec sheet does not give a card limit.

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.

5.5in(14 cm)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

Native resolution

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

1920 × 1080px2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026Resolution 1920 x 10803Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 6 October 2026

Pixel density

254.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

400.5ppi=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.

16:92Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026

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-flip-2Read 10 October 2026AMOLED

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.

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

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Touchscreen

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

Yes2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 20263Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 6 October 2026

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 Flip 2 (Snapdragon 865)

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

Source1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Screen: 5.5 inch, AMOLED, 1080p@60fps

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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500nits4Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-flip-2-first-impressionsRead 10 October 2026Describes the screen as 5.5 inch AMOLED at 1080p and 500 nits of max brightness, the same screen as the Pocket 5.15Maker product pagegoretroid.com/cdn/shop/files/6c20a324e6072b865fee52abbf3de30.jpgRead 10 October 2026System parameters row reads 5.5 inch 1080p AMOLED 500Nits for both chip versions. The maker 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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Hall effect1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 20263D hall sticks

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.

Symmetric1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026From the product photos: both sticks above the D-pad and face buttons2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026Thumbstick Layout: Double, symetrical

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.

Hall effect12Press articlenotebookcheck.com/Retroid-Pocket-Flip-2-Retro-Handheld-zeigt-sich-im-Teaser-Video-mit-OLED-Display-und-Luefter.964119.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Flip 2 teaser article states the analog triggers also use Hall-effect sensors. Maker current page names only Hall sticks and analog L2/R2. DroiX exact Flip 2 hardware table independently says Trigger Technology Hall. Retained as secondary claim, not a manufacturer-confirmed sensor.13Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 7 October 2026Exact current SD865 Flip 2 physical controller table: Trigger Technology Hall. This is corroborated by Notebookcheck exact-model article. Generic in-page unrelated device CPU/port entries are excluded.

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.

Cross1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026From the product photos: one cross with grooves between the arms

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.

Nintendo1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026From the product photos: X top, A right, B bottom, Y left. Page notes interchangeable button layout (DIY)

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.

010Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-flip-2-reviewRead 10 October 2026Exact SD865 review Lack of M1/M2 section explicitly says these extra buttons from original Flip are absent on Flip 2. The complete maker rear/side photos and manual interface confirm only shoulder L1/R1/L2/R2 and system controls, not rear grip 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.

09Owner's manualdevice.report/m/5b3dbe2198995be8aec0472f5c1cb9033b77f6311f99cc129aeef39f642d18cf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 2 complete interface diagram accounts for the screen, D-pad, sticks, ABXY, shoulders, system buttons and all body edges. No separate touchpad. Android Authority describes the empty central lower area instead of a second display. Touchscreen is not counted as a touchpad.

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.

Yes9Owner's manualdevice.report/m/5b3dbe2198995be8aec0472f5c1cb9033b77f6311f99cc129aeef39f642d18cf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 3 Basic Information explicitly lists game key mapping. Printed pages 11-12 document controller Xbox/retro modes, joystick calibration and dead-zone settings. Android Authority exact SD865 review independently describes native touch-control mapping for games without controller support.11Reviewandroidauthority.com/retroid-pocket-flip-2-review-3555562Read 7 October 2026Exact Snapdragon 865 review says Retroid includes a tool to map controls on the screen for games without controller compatibility. This is on-device software, not emulator-only mapping.

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, Home / Back, Start, Select, Volume +, Volume -9Owner's manualdevice.report/m/5b3dbe2198995be8aec0472f5c1cb9033b77f6311f99cc129aeef39f642d18cf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 2 complete Interface Introduction names Home, ON/OFF, Start, Select and Volume +/-. Joey exact review confirms Home/Back is one multifunction button. ABXY/D-pad/sticks/shoulders are gameplay controls, not included in this system-button list.10Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-flip-2-reviewRead 10 October 2026Exact review describes home/back as one combo button next to power, plus Start/Select. Named physical functions only, no inferred remapping options.

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.

Yes2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026Rendered feature label: Gyroscope: Supported3Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 6 October 2026

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.

Rumble2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026Rendered feature label: Vibration: Supported3Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 6 October 2026Rumble: Yes

RGB lighting

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Yes1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Lit rings around both sticks on the product photos

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.

23Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 6 October 2026Speakers Type: Front Facing (X2)

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-facing2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026Speaker Placement: Front3Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 6 October 2026

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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-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Interface: USB-C / 3.5mm Audio Jack / TF Card

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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 Flip 2 (Snapdragon 865)

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

Source1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Interface: USB-C / 3.5mm Audio Jack / TF Card. Video Output: DisplayPort 1080p via USB-C. Charging Speed: 27Watt (SD865 column). All three on the bottom edge of the base on the colour photos2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026Charge Port: Bottom

USB-C ports

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

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

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1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Video Output: DisplayPort 1080p via USB-C. No refresh rate is stated

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 61Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

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-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

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.

No2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026Rendered feature 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-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

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 Flip 2 (Snapdragon 865)

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Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

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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-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

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-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Packing list image shows no charger

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-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Heat Dissipation: Active-cooling. The cooling image shows one blower fan

Vapor chamber

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

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Build

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Built-in kickstand

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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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.

Width140.5Height89.5mm(5.5 × 3.5 in)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026System Parameters: Size 140.5*89.5*24.4mm, measured closed. A clamshell is stored closed, so width is 140.5 mm and height is the closed front-to-back 89.5 mm. 24.4 mm is the closed thickness and does not include the thicker trigger area, so depth is left out.

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

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

306g(10.8 oz)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026System Parameters: Weight 306g

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 Flip 2, USB Type-C cable, User guide1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Packing list image: handheld, a printed card and a USB-C cable. No charger and no case shown3Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 6 October 2026Package Includes: 1x Retroid Pocket Flip 2, 1x USB Type-C Cable, 1x User Guide

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-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Packing list image shows no case. A Flip 2 carrying case is sold separately for 10 USD

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-flip-21Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.goretroid.com/cdn/shop/files/6c20a324e6072b865fee52abbf3de30.jpg1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Maker published graphical System Parameters datasheet for both chip options. The URL is the maker JPEG, not a separate PDF. Read the SD865 column. Its old 8 GB row is not used to override current 12 GB RAM revision.

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.

device.report/m/5b3dbe2198995be8aec0472f5c1cb9033b77f6311f99cc129aeef39f642d18cf.pdf9Owner's manualdevice.report/m/5b3dbe2198995be8aec0472f5c1cb9033b77f6311f99cc129aeef39f642d18cf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Authentic 14-page maker user manual submitted in regulatory documents and publicly mirrored. Direct HTTP download is 403, but public web PDF reader exposes all 14 pages. Artificial generated manuals with Helio G99 and 4.7-inch IPS are excluded.

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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