Retroid Pocket Mini V2 Arrives with Key Screen Upgrade
If you're keeping up with the retro handheld scene, then you might've heard some murmurings of the Retroid Pocket Mini. Well, it seems like Retroid has listened to criticism because a new model, the Pocket Mini V2, has popped up quietly on their website, and it's bringing a nice welcome screen update.
It was not that long ago that Retroid brought out the Pocket Classic and Pocket Flip 2. Those units have generally been embraced by everyone, but there were some problems with the original Pocket Mini screen. Some of those actually employed a DIY replacement for the front panel, a very involved process.
What Is New with the Pocket Mini V2
The biggest news with the Pocket Mini V2 is the screen. Retroid is solving those issues in the past by equipping this new model with the 3.92-inch AMOLED display utilized on the new Pocket Classic. The display comes in with a native resolution of 1,240 x 1,080 pixels and silky-smooth 60 Hz refresh. This ought to offer much of an improvement when it comes to visuals.
Behind the scenes, much of the necessary hardware seems to be sticking around. You'll still have the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor paired with 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. This setup should still have the Pocket Mini V2 performing, operating nearly as well as more expensive Android gaming handhelds on the market today.
End your downtime with a big 4,000 mAh battery that wired fast-charges at up to 27W to keep you in the action quick.
When Can You Get It, and How Much
The Retroid Pocket Mini V2 costs $199 prior to its global release. While there is no specific global release date announced yet, the device is already available in China, and that typically implies that an international release isn't far off. So, watch this space.
Something to consider, by the looks of things from the information available, this new Pocket Mini V2 will only be in the black color model.
Therefore, if you were holding out for the original Pocket Mini due to display problems, this V2 model with its fresh AMOLED screen might just be the one to look out for. It provides the same solid performance with a striking visual boost.
(source: Retroid)
