The retro gaming handheld market is currently led by a select few companies. Anbernic, for example, has been launching a new device every month since the year began, with the latest being the RG406H, which is priced at $249.99 on Amazon. Powkiddy is also a consistent competitor, along with SZDiier, who are always in the mix.
Unico’s New Offering
A lesser-known brand, Unico, has introduced the Pocket, aiming to set itself apart from the other recent handheld gaming consoles in a significant way. The Pocket is powered by what Unico calls a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor, which likely refers to some variant of a Rockchip chipset, possibly the Rockchip RK3328.
Specifications to Note
The Unico Pocket features a 4-inch IPS screen that delivers visuals at 960 x 720 pixels in a 4:3 aspect ratio, similar to the RG406H. Its dimensions are 156 x 77.6 x 17 mm, and it has the typical buttons one would expect, including a d-pad and two joysticks. Uniquely, it also has ABCD buttons, which honors the system it was designed for.
As depicted in the image below, the Unico Pocket includes 40 games from SNK’s vast Neo Geo collection, featuring popular titles like multiple versions of The King of Fighters, Metal Slug, and Fatal Fury. However, it remains uncertain whether these games are officially licensed. Presently, the Unico Pocket can be purchased in grey and black colors for $79, with a suggested retail price of $89.
