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Retroid Reveals New 12GB + 128GB "Top Stick" Pocket 6 Handheld

Retroid Reveals New 12GB + 128GB "Top Stick" Pocket 6 Handheld

The Retroid Pocket 6configuration is one of the best Android retro handhelds on the market. It's an absolute monster, with great build quality and a large 5.5" display, wrapped in an Android OS, and good specs capable of emulating PlayStation 2 games.

Originally, Retroid released the Pocket 6 with a number of configurations after some pushback from the community. These configurations include the choice between 8GB and 12GB versions with either 128B or 265GB storage, alongside the choice between two stick layouts (top or bottom), which was an incredibly nice touch from Retroid.

Though one configuration many wanted was a 12GB RAM and 128GB Internal storage configuration with the analogue stock placed at the top, above the DPAD. This was never originally made, and with Retroid's recent announcement to pull 12GB versions from their site, to counter the increase in RAM prices, it looked like we'd never get it.

But out of nowhere, Retroid announced today that this new configuration is now available for those wanting the larger RAM but smaller storage with the top stick layout.

This Retroid Pocket 6 starts at $279 with three colours available: Black, Silver and 16Bit. This could be a sign that Retroid are slowly bringing back the 12GB models as RAM prices level out and hopefully decrease. I have no idea if this is a limited drop or if they've opened it up completely, but they're ready to ship.

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Brandon is the founder of Retro Dodo and has loved gaming ever since his mother bought him Pokemon Yellow for the Game Boy in the late 90's. Now he writes about his passions for gaming and collecting.