Your favorite childhood games. One pocket console. Zero setup.
🕹️ Every console you owned between 1985 and 2010 — in one handheld
👾 All games are pre-installed — No setup, no accounts, no Wi-Fi, just pick it up and play
🔋 Up to 6 hours of play per charge + auto-save mode — pick up where you left off
You didn't forget these games. You just put them down.
Somewhere between the first job and the mortgage, the console went in a box. The games didn't go anywhere.
Two seconds after the title screen loads, your thumbs remember the inputs before your brain does. That's the whole product.
The consoles you actually owned
Super Nintendo, Mega Drive, Game Boy, N64, Nintendo DS, PlayStation, Dreamcast, PSP and the arcade cabinets you fed coins into — all running on one screen.
One new game, or all of the old ones
A single new release for a current console costs about what this does. A loose cartridge of the one game you actually miss, on eBay, often costs more.
This is the whole shelf — the platformers, the RPGs, the fighters, the racers — in something that fits in a coat pocket.
A full charge gives you up to 6 hours of play on the classic 8- and 16-bit titles, and it recharges in under 2 hours over USB-C. Light enough to live in a jacket pocket — the commute, the flight, the sofa.
Twin analogue sticks alongside a full D-pad and shoulder buttons, so the 3D-era games from the PS1, N64 and PSP control the way you remember them.
The same USB-C port that charges it also carries video, so the console plugs straight into a television when you want the games on a big screen. You'll need a USB-C to HDMI cable or adapter — any standard one works.
A full charge gives you up to 6 hours of play on the classic 8- and 16-bit titles, and it recharges in under 2 hours over USB-C. Light enough to live in a jacket pocket — the commute, the flight, the sofa.
Twin analogue sticks alongside a full D-pad and shoulder buttons, so the 3D-era games from the PS1, N64 and PSP control the way you remember them.
The same USB-C port that charges it also carries video, so the console plugs straight into a television when you want the games on a big screen. You'll need a USB-C to HDMI cable or adapter — any standard one works.
FAQ
Everything people ask before they order. Anything else, email us — we answer 7 days a week.
What's in the box?
- Cogistick Pocket Retro V2 console
- SD memory card with the games already loaded
- USB-C charging cable
Nothing to download and nothing to register — it works out of the box.
Does it need Wi-Fi or an account?
No. Every game is already on the memory card, so it works completely offline. There is no sign-up, no download and no update to install — switch it on and play.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 6 hours of play on a full charge on the classic 8- and 16-bit systems, which is the bulk of the library.
The heavier 3D systems — PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast and PSP — draw more power and will shorten that, as will running the screen at full brightness.
It recharges in under 2 hours over USB-C, the same cable most phones and tablets use.
How big is the screen?
It is a 3.5-inch IPS panel in a 4:3 shape — the same proportions these games were originally drawn for, so nothing is stretched or cropped.
It is not a high-definition screen, and it is not trying to be. Retro games were made for low resolutions, and they look sharper and more correct here than they do blown up on a modern television.
How well do the games run?
It depends on the era. The 8-bit and 16-bit consoles and the 90s handhelds run smoothly, and that is the bulk of the library.
The later 3D systems — PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast and PSP — ask far more of the hardware. Most of the well-known titles play well, some need a small settings tweak, and a few of the heaviest ones do not run properly.
If one specific game is the reason you are buying, search for it above or email us first. We would rather tell you before you order than after.
Which systems does it play?
- Arcade / MAME
- Capcom Play System 1, 2 and 3
- Sega Naomi
- PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16
- Famicom / NES
- Super Famicom / Super Nintendo
- Nintendo 64
- Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance
- Nintendo DS
- Mega Drive / Genesis
- Dreamcast
- Neo Geo AES / MVS
- Neo Geo Pocket / Pocket Color
- PlayStation
- PlayStation Portable
Is the game I want on it?
Use the search box near the top of this page. Type the title and it will tell you straight away, including which storage version it is on.
If it is not listed, email hello@cogistick.com and we will check the card before you order.
Which should I choose — 64 GB or 128 GB?
The hardware is identical: same screen, same battery, same controls. The only difference is the memory card, and therefore how many games are already loaded.
The search box marks any title that needs the larger card. Search two or three games you actually want and let that decide it.
Can I save my progress?
Yes. You can save where you are in any game and pick it back up later — no passwords to write down, no starting the level again.
Can I add my own games?
Yes. The console reads standard game files from the SD card. Put the card in your computer, drop files into the matching system folder, and they appear in the menu next time you switch it on.
Can I play it on a TV?
Yes. The USB-C port that charges the console also carries video, so it plugs straight into a television.
You will need a USB-C to HDMI cable or adapter for that — any standard one works, and it is not included in the box.
Can two people play together?
The Pocket Retro is a single-player handheld — one screen, one set of controls. You can put it on a TV over USB-C, but you would still be playing on the built-in gamepad.
If you want two people playing together on the television, our HDMI console is the one to get: it comes with a second controller.
When will my order arrive?
Orders are dispatched within 24 to 48 hours, and delivery takes 5 to 8 business days after that — so most orders land 6 to 10 business days from the moment you order.
The estimated dates shown further up this page are calculated from today's date.
How do I track my order?
You will receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order is dispatched, and you can follow it on our Track my order page.
If you have not received that email within 3 business days of ordering, email hello@cogistick.com and we will chase it for you.
What if it arrives damaged or will not switch on?
Email hello@cogistick.com with your order number and a photo or short video. We will send a replacement or refund you in full.
Every console also comes with a 1-year warranty covering manufacturing faults and component failure.
Will I pay customs or import duties?
No. The price you see at checkout is the price you pay. There is nothing to settle with customs when your order arrives, and no surprise fee on the doorstep.
What if I change my mind?
You have 120 days from delivery to send it back for a full refund — change of mind included. No questions asked, no restocking fee, and we pay the return shipping.
Email hello@cogistick.com and we'll send a prepaid label.
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