Retroid Tries for a Staggered Release of Pocket 6 and Pocket G2 Gaming Handhelds
Following what can only be described as a brief teaser campaign, Retroid confirmed the dates for the launch of its newly unveiled handhelds, Pocket 6 and Pocket G2. The two Android-based devices will be shipped at distinctly different times; imprinting one with much closer delivery times than the other.
Specs, Pre-Order And Pricing Information
Pre-orders for both the Retroid Pocket 6 and the Pocket G2 will begin on October 28 starting at 01:00 UTC. The pricing for both new handhelds has been set as follows:
- Retroid Pocket6: $209+
- Retroid Pocket G2: $199+
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| Retroid Pocket 6 and G2 full specs |
Shipping Schedule Details
Retroid has released a staggered shipping schedule, in particular for the Pocket G2, which will be sent out in two separate batches depending on the color choice of the purchaser.
Retroid Pocket G2 Shipping Dates
- 1st Batch (October 29): Black, GameCube, and 16-bit colors will be shipped.
- 2nd Batch (November 5): Turquoise and Yellow colors will be held back to ship on this date.
Retroid Pocket 6 Shipping Date
On the contrary, the customers pre-ordering the Retroid Pocket 6 will have to deal with a fair amount of lag. The company stated that it would at least begin dispatching such units not until January 2026.
This method of announcement thus marks a significant turn for Retroid, having previously adopted a much longer teaser campaign for devices such as Pocket Classic or Pocket Flip 2.
