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AAnbernic RG405M

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General

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Series

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

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

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GTIN / EAN

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

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Status

Available1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026The maker sells the Gray version. The Black options are shown as unavailable in the store data.

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.

$177.991Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Maker store: regular price $177.99 for the standard version, shown with a sale price. Reviews and the community sheet give the same $178 retail price, with $167.99 for the first 48 hours. The 128 GB and 256 GB microSD bundles cost more. Tax is not included.8Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Price column: $168 (first 48 hours), $178 (retail).

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

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

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

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Grey1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Specification table: Color Black / Grey. The store options are Gray and Black.2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405m.jsRead 11 October 2026Store options: Gray and Black.

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

Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Android handheld1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Android 12 handheld that plays Android games and 20+ emulators.

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

Form factor

Slate1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Single slate body with the controls around the screen on the maker photos.

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

Platform and software

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OS family

Android1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

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

OS at launch

Android 121Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

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

Anbernic system V1.18 (Android 12)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Store notice: RG405M latest system version V1.18. The page still lists Android 12.

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Built-in game stores

Google Play1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Specification table: Support Android games, and users can download games. The Google Play Store is confirmed by Retro Dodo and Time Extension.4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Play Store already installed.6Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg405m-ps2-and-gamecube-emulation-that-fits-in-your-pocketRead 11 October 2026Games and apps come from the Google Play Store.

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

Physical games

None1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026The specification table and accessory list show no game card or disc drive. Games load from internal storage or the TF card.

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

Unisoc Tiger T6181Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Unisoc Tiger T618 64-bit octa-core.

Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 21Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Processor: G1 Gen2. The maker spec image shows G1 Gen2 4nm.

Chip brand

Other1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 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 RG405M

Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Cortex-A75	2
6	Cortex-A55	2

Source1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 20262*A75@2.0GHz + 6*A55@2.0GHz.

BRetroid Pocket Classic

Core type	Physical core count
Performance	2
Efficiency	6

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

CPU cores

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Max CPU clock

2GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Process

12nm9Spec databasegsmarena.com/zte_axon_20_4g-10601.phpRead 11 October 2026GSMArena lists the Unisoc Tiger T618 chipset as 12 nm. This is the chipset fact, taken from a phone that uses the same SoC.

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

GPU

Arm Mali-G52 MP21Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Maker writes Mali G52@850Mhz. The MP2 core count comes from the community sheet and Retro Catalog.

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

Bifrost10Maker product pagearm.com/products/silicon-ip-multimedia/gpu/mali-g52Read 11 October 2026Arm: Mali-G52 is the second mainstream GPU based on the Bifrost architecture.

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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.

28Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026GPU Cores: 2 Cores (Mali-G52 MP2). 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.

850MHz1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Mali G52@850Mhz.

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

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

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Lowest TDP

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Highest TDP

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Highest TDP on battery

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Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

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Memory and storage

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RAM

4GB1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 20264GB LPDDR4X@1866Mhz.

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

RAM type

LPDDR4X1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

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.

3,732MT/s8Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026RAM column: 4 GB LPDDR4X (3732 MT/s). This is twice the 1866 MHz clock the maker states.

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.

128GB1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026128GB eMMC. The 128G and 256G options add a loaded TF card and do not change the internal storage.

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

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

eMMC1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

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

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

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

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M.2 slots

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Memory card

microSD1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026TF card expansion.

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

Card speed class

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

2TB1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Support TF card expansion, up to 2TB. Stored as 2000 GB.

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

4in(10.2 cm)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026The 4-inch IPS touch screen, resolution 640*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

640 × 480px1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

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

Pixel density

200ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

419.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

4:34Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Review: 4-inch IPS display, 640 x 480, the 4:3 ratio.

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

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

IPS1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026IPS.

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

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

Landscape1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026640*480 is wider than tall, so the panel is landscape. Retro Catalog also lists it as horizontal.

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

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

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026IPS touch screen.

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 RG405M

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
640	480	60

Source7Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-405mRead 11 October 2026Refresh Rate 60 Hz at 640 x 480. The maker states no refresh rate.

BRetroid Pocket Classic

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

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

Max refresh rate

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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VRR lower limit

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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

Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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

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HDR formats

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Second display

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Controls

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

Hall effect1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Built-in Hall joystick.6Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg405m-ps2-and-gamecube-emulation-that-fits-in-your-pocketRead 11 October 2026Analog sticks use Hall Effect sensors.

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Stick layout

Offset5Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/rh-reviews-the-anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Review: left analog stick on top of the D-pad, right analog stick below the face buttons. Staggered sticks.

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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

Digital5Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/rh-reviews-the-anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026L1/L2 and R1/R2 are in-line buttons on the top edge. Retro Catalog marks analog triggers as not supported.7Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-405mRead 11 October 2026Feature labels: L2/R2 supported, Analog Triggers not supported.

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Trigger stops

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D-pad

Cross8Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026D-Pad: Cross, lower placement.

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

Nintendo4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Action buttons use the SNES colour scheme.

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.

04Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026The back has rubber grips only. Shoulder buttons are on the top edge.6Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg405m-ps2-and-gamecube-emulation-that-fits-in-your-pocketRead 11 October 2026Back has rubber bumpers. No rear buttons. Four in-line shoulder buttons on the top.

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

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System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Yes4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026The quick menu swaps between Xbox and Switch mode, which changes the A/B layout. This is a system-level preset and not free reassignment of every button.

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

System buttons

Power, Volume +, Volume -, Home, Start, Select4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Top edge volume buttons and power button. Plastic start and select buttons below the right stick.5Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/rh-reviews-the-anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Start and Select under the right stick. Home button on the left near the screen.8Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Extra buttons: Power, Volume +-, Home.

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

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

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Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

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Fingerprint

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Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Six-axis gyroscopic sensor.

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

Rumble1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Vibration 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.

AAnbernic RG405M

Test	Game	Hours (h)
Gaming	Demanding games, not named	6

Source4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Reviewer says they would easily pull around 6 hours from one charge when playing pretty demanding games. Approximate. Brightness, game and settings are not stated.

BRetroid Pocket Classic

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

6h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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

6h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Audio

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

24Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Dual speakers on the bottom edge.8Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Speaker column: Dual Stereo, bottom facing.

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

Speaker direction

Bottom-firing4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Bottom edge: headphone jack, SD card slot and dual speakers.5Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/rh-reviews-the-anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Lower edge holds the downward-firing speakers, a headphone jack and a micro-SD slot.

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

Yes1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Support 3.5mm stereo earphones.

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

Ports and dock

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

AAnbernic RG405M

Type	Count	Side
USB-C	1	Top
3.5 mm audio	1	Bottom
microSD card	1	Bottom

Source4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Top: USB-C port, volume buttons, LED and power button. Bottom: headphone jack, SD card slot and dual speakers. No ports or buttons on the sides.5Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/rh-reviews-the-anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Upper edge: in-line L1/L2, cooling vent, USB-C/DC port, volume rocker, power button, R1/R2. Sides carry no buttons or features.6Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg405m-ps2-and-gamecube-emulation-that-fits-in-your-pocketRead 11 October 2026Top: power button, volume rocker, USB-C port, air vent. Bottom: 3.5mm headphone socket and MicroSD slot.

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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27W=CalculatedFrom Ports

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

No7Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-405mRead 11 October 2026Feature labels: Video Out not supported. The listing also says it cannot be connected to external monitors. The maker's wireless projection is screen casting, not a connector output.

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 51Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 20262.4/5G WIFI 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. Bluetooth 5.0.

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 GHz1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

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Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

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

No7Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-405mRead 11 October 2026Feature label: Mobile Data not supported.

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

Network

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Battery and charging

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

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

4,500mAh1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Li-polymer battery 4500 mAh. The maker gives no watt-hour figure or voltage in text.

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 RG405M

Hours (h)
7

Source1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Battery life 7 hours. No game, brightness or power mode is stated.

BRetroid Pocket Classic

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Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

7h=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.

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

Charging standards

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Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

120min1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Charging 2 hours. The maker gives no charger or starting charge, so this is a nominal claim.

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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

No1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Accessories: USB charging cable, giftbox, user manual, screen protector. No power adapter is listed.

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

08Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Cooling column: ventilation cutouts and a heat shield. No fan is listed.

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.

Width163Height76mm(6.4 × 3 in)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Console specification: length 16.3 cm, width 7.6 cm, height 1.59 cm. Stored as width 163 mm and height 76 mm. The 15.9 mm is not qualified (body or maximum depth), so depth is left out.

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

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

260g(9.2 oz)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Console weight 0.260 kg. Retro Catalog gives 265 g. The maker figure is used.

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

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

RG405M handheld, Type-C charging cable, User manual, Screen protector1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Accessories list. The giftbox is retail packaging. The microSD card in the bundle versions is left out of the standard version.

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

None1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026No case in the accessories list.

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/rg405m1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

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

Spec sheet

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

Manual

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

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Warranty

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

1year3Maker product pageanbernic.com/pages/refund-policyRead 11 October 2026Anbernic store terms: commodity warranty period 12 months from receipt. Applies to purchases from anbernic.com.

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