Retroid Pocket 6: Powering Up Portable Gaming
Retroid is unveiling the Pocket 6. It is arriving with some heavy-duty power to the portable scene. The big news is Qualcomm announced that the Pocket 6 will be one of the first of its kind to ship with their newest Snapdragon processor designed specifically for mobile gaming.
Snapdragon G2 Gen 2: A New Era for Portable Power
We're talking about the brand-new Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 mobile platform. Consider the latest Retroid Pocket 5 to understand the magnitude of this. It's a fantastic device, no doubt about it, but it's centered on the Snapdragon 865. That processor is four years old already. Although the 865 continues to play a lot of Android emulators with ease, others are gaining. Gamers such as AyaNeo are already shifting to newer-generation processors.
The Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 is truly a game-changer. It's not a refresh. It's a processor that has been reimagined from the ground up for gaming on a mobile. It's not about raw horsepower alone, though it's going to pack a huge performance punch. Interestingly, one of the main highlights is anticipated to be improved energy efficiency. This means more gaming with longer battery life when not plugged in.
In a curious aside, Retroid is also developing a "Classic" model. This hints at further devices on the way. The "Classic" version is also among the first based on the Snapdragon G1 Gen 2. That is a more mass-market chip from the same new generation of Qualcomm processors.
Still Waiting for More
For now, details like the official launch date and price for such new Retroid Pocket devices are kept secret. Still, with such a processor announcement from Qualcomm, it seems like we're approaching a position where we can finally glimpse what Retroid has been cooking up. If you're a fan of handheld gaming, such as emulation and Android games, then the Retroid Pocket 6 is definitely one to look out for.
