Retroid has recently revealed the Pocket 2S Metallic Edition, a gaming handheld that boasts the same specifications as its regular counterpart but comes with a sleek metal casing. The regular variant of the Pocket 2S was initially introduced by Retroid in July of this year. The introduction of the Metal Edition adds another option to the already existing six color choices for the Retroid Pocket 2S.
Design and Availability
The design of the Pocket 2S draws inspiration from the original Nintendo model. The Metal Edition, featuring a custom metallic casing, is now available for purchase on the company's official website. This edition is only available in one color, which is a stylish grey.
Specifications of the Metal Edition
The Retroid Pocket 2S Metal Edition comes equipped with a 4,000 mAh battery and a powerful Unisoc Tiger T610 processor. In terms of specifications, it boasts a Mali-G52 MC2 GPU, six Cortex-A55 CPU cores, and two ARM Cortex-A75 CPU cores. These cores are clocked at 1.8 GHz, 1.8 GHz, and 614 MHz respectively.
Display and Operating System
The Metal Edition features a 3.5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels and a 4:3 aspect ratio. Additionally, the display incorporates a touchscreen layer for enhanced input options and has a refresh rate of 60 Hz. However, since its initial release, Retroid has not provided any updates regarding the latest version of Android. The Pocket 2S handhelds still come pre-installed with Android 11.
Price and Availability
Retroid has decided to discontinue the entry-level variant with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage for the Metal Edition. As a result, the Pocket 2S Metal Edition is only available with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, priced at $149. To celebrate its launch, the company has reduced the price of the Metal Edition by $4, but this offer is only valid until December 23.
In conclusion, Retroid has introduced the Pocket 2S Metallic Edition, which offers the same specifications as the regular variant but features an attractive metal casing. With its sleek design and powerful hardware, the Metal Edition provides gamers with a unique and visually appealing gaming experience.
