Retroid has quietly hit the brakes on one of its newest retro gaming handhelds. Just five months after launch, the Retroid Pocket G2 has been temporarily discontinued, with the company pointing to ongoing fluctuations in memory pricing as the main reason behind the decision.
The Pocket G2, revealed in late October 2025 and shipped the same month, is now marked as sold out on Retroid’s official store. While that makes it look like the device has simply run out of stock, Retroid’s statement makes it clear this is a production pause tied to rising component costs—especially memory, which has been climbing across the industry.
That pause is already affecting real-world prices. Resellers that still have the Pocket G2 available are listing it well above its original $219 price tag, with some offers pushing as high as $260. For buyers who were considering the G2, this puts the handheld in a tricky spot: availability is shrinking, and remaining units are becoming noticeably more expensive.
Retroid’s recent moves suggest this isn’t an isolated issue. Only weeks ago, the company also stopped producing a 12GB RAM version of the Retroid Pocket 6, another decision that appeared to be linked to the same cost pressures.
There is a bit of relief for shoppers, though. Retroid says the older Retroid Pocket 5 will continue to be sold, and it remains priced at $199. The Pocket 5 is very close to the Pocket G2 in overall features, with the main difference being the processor, making it a practical alternative for anyone who wants a similar handheld experience without paying inflated reseller pricing for the G2.
Unfortunately, the price pressure is also spreading to other models. Retroid has announced a price increase for its vertical handheld, the Pocket Classic. The device, currently listed at $129, will jump to $149 starting Friday, March 20.
For fans of retro handheld gaming, these updates are a reminder that hardware pricing can change fast when key parts like memory spike in cost. If you’re shopping for a Retroid handheld right now, availability and pricing may depend heavily on timing—especially with the Pocket G2 on pause and the Pocket Classic about to become more expensive.
