Retroid Pocket MINI Handheld: Difference between revisions

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The '''Retroid Pocket Mini''' is a compact handheld gaming console ~~designed for enthusiasts of~~ retro gaming. Released in late ~~'''~~2024~~'''~~, it features a ~~'''~~3.7-inch AMOLED display with a 4:3 aspect ratio~~''', ideal for classic game formats~~. The device runs on ~~'''~~Android 10~~'''~~ and is ~~equipped with a '''Qualcomm Snapdragon 865''',~~ capable of emulating platforms up to the PlayStation 2 and GameCube.

The '''Retroid Pocket Mini''' is a compact handheld gaming console aimed at retro gaming enthusiasts. Released in late 2024, it features a 3.7-inch AMOLED display with a 4:3 aspect ratio. The device runs on Android 10 and is capable of emulating platforms up to the PlayStation 2 and GameCube.

The original Retroid Pocket Mini (V1) is primarily plagued by an unfixable screen scaling defect. While marketed as a 1280x960 AMOLED display, it had an effective vertical resolution of ~928p scaled to 960p. The scaling causes uneven pixels, moiré effects in 3D games, and broken retro shader grids.

The manufacturer offered very limited return options.

~~==Consumer impact summary==~~

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==Incidents==

[[File:Retroid David announcement screenshot 2025-03-11.jpg|alt=They gave customers 6 ~~DAYS~~ to request a refund - Only the ~~FIRST~~ 200 requests will be processed - All taxes and shipping costs are still for the customer ~~- The website DOES NOT mention this hardware flaw for future buyers - The price of the product hasn't changed~~|thumb|The image is a screenshot taken in the Discord server of the Product. The Admin's response to the consumer backlash is visible along with the community's reactions|301x301px]]

[[File:Retroid David announcement screenshot 2025-03-11.jpg|alt=They gave customers 6 days to request a refund - Only the first 200 requests will be processed - All taxes and shipping costs are still for the customer|thumb|The image is a screenshot taken in the Discord server of the Product. The Admin's response to the consumer backlash is visible along with the community's reactions|301x301px]]

===Defective screens===

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The product is still available for purchase<ref>{{Cite web |title=Retroid Pocket MINI Handheld |url=https://www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-mini-handheld |url-status=live |access-date=15 Mar 2025 |website=[[Retroid]] |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250504172904/https://www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-mini-handheld |archive-date=4 May 2025}}</ref> with the defective screen disclosed on the product page:<blockquote>'''Note: This product has a screen that does post-processing in a way some customers find unacceptable. This effect is most noticeable using shaders in emulators that support them. Please take this into consideration before you purchase.'''</blockquote>

~~==See also==~~

~~{{Ph-C-SA}}~~

==References==

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-The '''Retroid Pocket Mini''' is a compact handheld gaming console designed for enthusiasts of retro gaming. Released in late '''2024''', it features a '''3.7-inch AMOLED display with a 4:3 aspect ratio''', ideal for classic game formats. The device runs on '''Android 10''' and is equipped with a '''Qualcomm Snapdragon 865''', capable of emulating platforms up to the PlayStation 2 and GameCube.
+The '''Retroid Pocket Mini''' is a compact handheld gaming console aimed at retro gaming enthusiasts. Released in late 2024, it features a 3.7-inch AMOLED display with a 4:3 aspect ratio. The device runs on Android 10 and is capable of emulating platforms up to the PlayStation 2 and GameCube.
 The original Retroid Pocket Mini (V1) is primarily plagued by an unfixable screen scaling defect. While marketed as a 1280x960 AMOLED display, it had an effective vertical resolution of ~928p scaled to 960p. The scaling causes uneven pixels, moiré effects in 3D games, and broken retro shader grids.
 The manufacturer offered very limited return options.
-==Consumer impact summary==
-{{Ph-C-CIS}}
 ==Incidents==
-[[File:Retroid David announcement screenshot 2025-03-11.jpg|alt=They gave customers 6 DAYS to request a refund - Only the FIRST 200 requests will be processed - All taxes and shipping costs are still for the customer - The website DOES NOT mention this hardware flaw for future buyers - The price of the product hasn't changed|thumb|The image is a screenshot taken in the Discord server of the Product. The Admin's response to the consumer backlash is visible along with the community's reactions|301x301px]]
+[[File:Retroid David announcement screenshot 2025-03-11.jpg|alt=They gave customers 6 days to request a refund - Only the first 200 requests will be processed - All taxes and shipping costs are still for the customer|thumb|The image is a screenshot taken in the Discord server of the Product. The Admin's response to the consumer backlash is visible along with the community's reactions|301x301px]]
 ===Defective screens===
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 The product is still available for purchase<ref>{{Cite web |title=Retroid Pocket MINI Handheld |url=https://www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-mini-handheld |url-status=live |access-date=15 Mar 2025 |website=[[Retroid]] |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250504172904/https://www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-mini-handheld |archive-date=4 May 2025}}</ref> with the defective screen disclosed on the product page:<blockquote>'''Note: This product has a screen that does post-processing in a way some customers find unacceptable. This effect is most noticeable using shaders in emulators that support them. Please take this into consideration before you purchase.'''</blockquote>
-==See also==
-{{Ph-C-SA}}
 ==References==