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Retroid Relaunches 12GB Pocket 6 With Reduced Storage and Higher Price

The change reflects rising RAM and flash costs that are pushing makers to cut onboard capacity or raise retail prices across the handheld market.

I almost bought the new 12GB Retroid Pocket 6, until I read the small print
Retroid Pocket 6 Review

Overview

  • Retroid has brought back a 12GB RAM version of the Pocket 6 but replaced the original 256GB internal drive with 128GB and set the price at $279, with a MicroSD slot available for expansion.
  • The company previously pulled the 12GB tier because of rising memory and storage costs, and the relaunch keeps the higher-spec RAM while trimming built-in flash to control component expense.
  • Using a MicroSD card lets owners add storage but shifts extra cost and setup effort to buyers and can complicate game management for large titles.
  • Other handheld makers have reported similar moves, with companies like Ayn and Ayaneo adjusting prices or product lines and reports showing price rises for the Switch 2 and Steam Deck OLED.
  • For buyers weighing value, the older Retroid Pocket 5 at about $199 remains a lower-cost alternative for many libraries, while the Pocket 6 targets users who need extra RAM for heavier emulation workloads.