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Retroid Announces Pocket G2 Discontinuation, Higher Pocket Classic Prices
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Retroid Throws a Curveball: Pocket G2 Discontinued, Classic Gets Pricier 🎮💥
Just when handheld gamers thought they had a moment to catch their breath, Retroid dropped a double whammy: the Pocket G2 is “temporarily discontinued,” and the Pocket Classic just got $20 heavier in price—now $149 for the 6GB/128GB model.
Why? Let’s break it down:
- The Pocket G2, launched last year with the niche Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 chip (a beefed-up 7+ Gen 3), never quite carved out a clear spot in Retroid’s lineup—sandwiched between the Pocket 5 and 6, with near-identical design and display.
- Meanwhile, the Classic—a budget-friendly favorite—is now more expensive, with only two color variants left in stock (Classic 6 and Classic 6 SG), pushing third-party buyers to pay extra elsewhere.
The silver lining? The Pocket 5 survives the chop and remains at $199, while the Pocket 6 continues shipping after its second pre-order batch. And yes—Discord is definitely buzzing about it.
In short: Retroid’s reshuffling the deck, and players are left wondering if this is a pivot… or a pause. 🔄