# Aftermarket Handheld Console Displays The Retroid Dual Screen Add-On Works with the Retroid Pocket By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-06-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retroid-dual-screen-addon References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/news/683635/retroid-pocket-dual-screen-add-on-nintendo-ds-touchscreen) & [goretroid](https://www.goretroid.com/en-ca)  The Retroid Dual Screen Add-On has been developed by the brand with its own [handheld video game consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-s-mini) in mind that's engineered to add in a new kind of gameplay experience. The supplemental display comes in a variety of model options for use with the [Retroid Pocket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retroid-pocket-mini), RP Mini, RP Mini 2, the RP4 Pro and the RP5, and features support for DisplayPort with USB-C for pass-through charging. The unit puts a 5.5-inch AMOLED screen in focus alongside dedicated brightness buttons on the side and the ability to easily clamp onto your choice of device thanks to an expanding clamp. The Retroid Dual Screen Add-On weighs in at 130-grams, has a price point of $69 and is expected to be available soon. Image Credit: Retroid ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 43% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modular Gaming Accessories:** Modular gaming accessories bring new dimensions to gaming experiences by allowing users to customize and enhance their handheld consoles with add-ons like dual screens and improved controls. - **Portable Gaming Innovations:** Portable gaming innovations continue to reshape how consumers interact with video games, offering compact and powerful solutions that rival traditional gaming setups with added flexibility and ease of use. - **Accessory-made Gaming Consoles:** Accessory-made gaming consoles are creating a niche within the gaming market, allowing manufacturers to offer budget-friendly options with detachable components that enhance user interaction. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry sees significant growth potential with the integration of expandable and adaptable systems in handheld gaming devices to meet dynamic gamer preferences. - **Gaming Technology:** As gaming technology evolves, there's an increased focus on developing more versatile and adaptable hardware that complements the rapid advancements in game graphics and immersive experiences. - **Mobile Accessories:** The mobile accessories industry explores new opportunities by aligning its product lines with the latest gaming trends, encouraging the development of versatile add-ons that improve device functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Screen Gaming Handhelds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-pocket-ds.md) - [Portable Gaming Console Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upswitch-orion.md) - [Dual-Screen Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-flip-1s-ds.md) - [Downsized Handheld Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retroid-pocket-mini.md) - [Supplemental Gaming Console Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-2-display-concept.md) - [Detachable Display Handhelds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e5-modx.md) - [Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retroid-pocket-2s.md) - [Handheld Emulation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retroid-pocket-5.md) - [Powerful Handheld Emulation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retroid-pocket-4.md)