GPD XP+ Review: The Most Powerful Android Handheld Today

[@felipe.quaglietta]

I think my problem with this one is the fact that they clearly attached addon controls to a smartphone screen - and It kinda shows. And to have this "improvised look" to this premium/expensive device hurts the image of the product. Does that make any sense?

[@RetroGameCorps]

I totally agree, the hole punch in particular really gives it a "put together" vibe.

[@MrCumstein]

Makes perfect sense.

[@MS-gn4gl]

@@RetroGameCorps the hole punch is insane. Like... Wtf.

[@Angultra]

Looks like a smartphone with an add-on joystick like the Gamesir X2.

[@GhastlyHunger]

It even has the thicker bezel at the right side like most modern smartphones.

[@Lilacs4]

I agree with some other comments, not a device I'd be interested in but I always appreciate your reviews! Enjoyable content regardless 👍🏻

[@RetroGameCorps]

I appreciate that!

[@tjs8560]

Russ’ “learn to live from your own disappointment,” comment kinda hits home a little bit. I need to re-examine my life now thanks! Lol

[@JonathanHolt1988]

I feel like the modular controller was a huge missed opportunity. They should have made both the left and right side modular, and then they could have sold tons of different types of controllers with different controller layouts, some retro. It would have been more customizable and great for nerds like me that would love retro themed controllers. Edit: This would be even more appealing since you have the option for cellular connectivity. It would be a much more appealing phone option if you could fully remove the controls to make it more pocketable.

[@SuperDarthKelly]

Exactly my thoughts too. For a minute I was considering buying it and using it to replace my phone until I realized the left hand wasn't removable too

[@WickedGamerCollector]

Awesome video buddy ! 👌 Edit - good point with those cheaper Windows handheld coming 😳

[@Winston-1984]

That screen aspect ratio is something I cant get past. I'm happy with my Odin Pro.

[@russellbrosam1722]

Looks like a great handheld, and I'd love it for ps2 and gamecube games, but not having analog triggers really turns me off. I'm gonna have to do some soul searching before I make my final decision

[@GundamDroid]

9:45 Yes thank you for including night time bed play with screen brightness. this is very important for me since thats what i do to relax before bed!

[@ColombianMusclePapi]

WOW! Such a great and thorough reviewer! NEVER knew you til now. Subbed. I listen to Taki and ETA but you def come up on top as prime! TY FOR THE VIDS

[@RetroGameCorps]

Thanks for subbing, welcome!

[@ordinaryalan]

Looks like a fine device but honestly I haven’t seen anything to tempt me from giving up my modded PS Vita. Except maybe the Odin but I’m still good with what I have. Great video as usual, Russ! Keep ‘em coming!

[@ICONICMUSIC]

Same 💪

[@peewhocantbeaimed6954]

Yup. 🤘

[@yahoowahooey]

i just wish I could get decent snes emulation out of mine, all my favorites can't run at full speed or have emulation problems

[@ro8inmorgan]

Tbh the Vita would be the best emu device if it was just a lil bit faster. It struggles even with SNES games which is why its not really an option for me.

[@SilverKnight16]

GPD's products are always super sleek looking, but man, almost $400 _as an early bird discount_ seems a little outside my wheelhouse.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Totally agree, when it goes full retail it will have that same ridiculous price/performance ratio as its first model.

[@wordsmith451]

@@RetroGameCorps when the new Ayn and Aya low-end devices come out for a hundred bucks less, it'll be pretty embarrassing for GPD

[@gibiati8295]

@@wordsmith451 It all depends on delivery schedules. Loki won't be out before 2023 at all, no shot. GPD will be delivering close to the bulk of Odin shipments and is significantly stronger than any Odin Pro. I don't think it'll be embarrassing to pay 100$ more for a 30-40% stronger chipset - SD870 is miles ahead of SD845. The embarrassing thing is buying a cellphone with attachments and letting GPD convince you its a "retro handheld" when its just not. This thing sucks, but not because price/performance.

[@wordsmith451]

@@gibiati8295 raw power ain't everything - I'd still take the Odin. I'll put it another way: GPD is starting to go the way of Anbernic - idiot dinosaurs who had their day but have now been made obsolete by a market that has finally broken free from stagnation. These new offerings will not cut it, and I think they'll be a fitting tribute to the end of an era that should have been put to pasture back in 2019. If I'm most worried about mobile performance, I also have a redmagic 6 pro that wipes the floor with the overXPensive+. To your last point, however, that's why I look forward to seeing GPD fail. A second edition of a device that shouldn't exist, and they're so cheap they can't even bother sourcing displays without a camera. Baby's First Android Emulation Project would have been really neat a few years ago. Now they're trying to sell a bucket on wheels as a car when we've all got Teslas. Sure, the new models aren't cheap or issue-free, but it beats cleaning up dung and resaddling the horses every time you want to take the GPD 1920s edition out for a run.

[@jamesyu5212]

to be fair... GPD devices never sell at their ridiculous retail prices. Its only their tactic to get people to see a bargain in their indiegogo campaign.

[@vicorp]

Any chance for a set up guide for this? I just got mine yesterday and I've never built a SD card for Android, so it would really help.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Hi, I have an Android setup guide which is what I used to set up my own XP+. Hope you like the device, I've heard that they made some improvements from my review unit. retrogamecorps.com/2022/03/13/android-emulation-starter-guide/

[@spider2MW]

This feels more like a phone with e.g. Gamesir X2 controller than a handheld or even retro handheld. I think the way Ayn goes with the Odin is way more interesting. GPD had some unique thing with the clambshell design of the XD and XD Plus (yeah there is also Powkiddy with their devices, but cmon...), but they decide to go away from their "trademark" design, the same thing Anbernic did with their last devices. Poor decision I think, power is not everything. So the Odin will rock the premium sector of Retro Handhelds, this thing nobody cares allthough it is the strongest device on the market for now...

[@Goldstarman]

Doesn't help that GPD likes to just trash talk the competition rather than actually improve things. They tried to claim that Ayn was using "African chips," which was pretty ridiculous of them.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Yep, I agree that this doesn't seem to have found an audience. I too would rather have a clamshell than a looong device like this.

[@nathansstuff1547]

@@Goldstarman Liked making stupid claims about the Steam Deck too

[@spider2MW]

@@Goldstarman Really hard to understand why they go this way of "communication", Anbernic also did some things like blacklist people for making honest reviews about their products. They are not really sell a single unit more cause of that, for sure...But Ayn, Retroid and some other do their things very well for the moment, so we will see good devices in the future for sure :-)

[@rjsmith2007]

@@RetroGameCorps Yea the ultra wide handheld isn't the way. I'd rather see a shift back to something like a 16:10 or 3:2 screen for handhelds. Having it be so wide is why I don't like using my phone with a controller attachment like Razer Kishi, even though it's more powerful than all these handhelds and has an OLED screen and better speakers.

[@stuartt172]

I have a google pixel pro and razer kishi also I own the ayn odin pro, I prefer my ayn odin and I really wouldnt swap it for this device mostly because of the aspect ratio of the screen, love the ayn odin it feels like a hand held console not a phone with controls stuck on either end.

[@angrybudgie96]

This device is like a dream come true for me honestly. I love using emulators on my phone, especially the GBA and Drastic emulators. But I hate that I have to use a touchscreen for all the controls. I'm a handheld gamer through and through. The only issue I have with this device is the camera, it is unnecessary for the main purpose of this device. Thank you for this thorough review! I will be looking forward to buying this for myself in the future!

[@PlasmaSnake369]

The Odin is better for emulating retro games. This one is better for playing modern Android games

[@FaeezHendricks]

I LOVE your intro music. Damn. Such nostalgia coming from it.

[@notime2d8]

So the arguments for this over a phone would be the controls, launcher, mapper, and customization?

[@RetroGameCorps]

Yeah, I would say for me it's the dedicated controls and modular options (although those aren't particularly important to my play preferences). The battery is about twice the size of flagship phones too.

[@ihatemadmoe]

I'm assuming these screens are QC rejects from a major company to keep the price down, did you do any checks for dead pixels? In fact looks like the same screen as the Moto G9 Plus

[@benjaminlee3669]

Such a neat console and it does seem equipped in offering a consistent and seamless gaming support with the Dimensity 1200 processor as well.

[@Stockarts]

I know i sound like a broken record, but i would like to see you test the Galaxy Z Fold in Combination with the Gamesir X2. The unfolded Display ist nice for Retrosystem, like Snes, Nes or Megadrive, and the screen is also big enough for 16 to 9 content, PSP looks great tbh. You have to see this for yourself. Used your android tutorials for setting things up, works and looks great with this big oled screen in your hands, that you can fold :)

[@mediaman9719]

I always laugh when he complains about the controls. I have the original version and have had no issues what’s so ever. It’s a pretty good system, but I don’t see buying the upgraded version. Especially with all the Windows handhelds coming out. Even though I tend to disagree with most of the time he complains about control issues, I do think it’s good that he mentions it. Always appreciate how thorough these reviews are.😁

[@DragonDreamVNY]

That's something interesting I noted... Is maybe because I've small Asian hands, so them analog sticks don't seem to bother me or get in my way... (I can only compare with the GameSir X2) Methinks most of these handheld designers in Hong Kong and Shenzhen have small hands like mine 🤔🙌

[@johnkovacs1523]

Semper Fi brother man! Love you content! Iv been following you for a long time and never knew you were in or about the military.

[@BarsMar]

hey, I'm new here... just wanted to know anbernic win600 vs gpd xp plus... which is better?? or can you suggest anything better... please and thank you 😊🙏

[@RetroGameCorps]

They are two totally different machines. The Win600 is an x86 handheld, so it can run Windows, SteamOS, and Batocera, while the GPD XP+ is Android-based and can only run that OS. They are about the same in terms of performance but it'll really depend on what type of games you want to play on it (PC vs Android), and the battery life on the XP+ is about 6x longer than the Win600.

[@BarsMar]

@@RetroGameCorps Thank you so much... Guess we can't have everything in one device just yet... I'll wait for it... Just stick to emus on my phone for now... 😊🙏 Thank you again for clearing up the fog for me

[@JohnneyleeRollins]

Someone else may have noted that the fps controller attachment was mistakenly called the moba attachment. The moba attachment is just the little bar cover.

[@notime2d8]

Zero desire for this device..... watching just for support. 😩

[@mfreddy22]

same here. still fun to watch but no chance.

[@RetroGameCorps]

I appreciate it!

[@MrViscious]

LoL yeah. I'm set on Android handhelds. But I do enjoy the rundown of the device. Now if they could get a PC type handheld like the gpd win series at this price point I'm listening.

[@hardworkingsloth]

Me too, $300-$400?, I can buy a series x and run emulators on that on top of having access to current gen gaming.

[@Cutiebunnies3]

Hey does it run gta 5?

[@Flipfuchs]

Are you going to add Switch emulation per Skyline Emulator to your Reviews?

[@RetroGameCorps]

I will at some point, but the way I see it right now, it's not the device that is holding back Switch emulation, but the emulator and its compatibility. So showcasing it right now isn't a very good indication of device performance, but rather a development state for the emulator.

[@smokeymanson2191]

Been using the original GPD XP and Odin pro for streaming AAA games lately and theres a major difference in Analog sticks any game where you need to aim using the right stick is so much harder on the Odin with the tiny sticks compared with GPD which is far better for aiming, this has made the steam deck still the best option for me( full size analog sticks ) ahead of the Loki and Aya neo air even if some models are going to be more powerful.

[@mediaman9719]

I really do prefer my Odin, however I 100% agree on the analog sticks. IMO the GPD XP sticks just feel better.

[@rassular]

The Neo Air with its hall sensors and Replaceable joysticks I think means that the caps can be swapped for full size ones

[@nubialeon5228]

Which AAA games?

[@nitind]

Probably the best emulation handheld for DS, with that width.

[@gibiati8295]

Not really. Maybe 5% Of DS/3DS games actually require you to look at/use the bottom screen enough to justify you needing it to be the same size. All the glaring flaws of this device doesn't just suddenly get excused when considering DS performance. You still have a massive joystick getting in the way of good gameplay for nearly all games. Screen Toggle more than suffices for 90% of DS games and the rest are mostly ideal with just a half-sized small screen to the side of the big screen. You almost never need matching screens - DS was a mostly 1 screen device with a gimmick attached. Yes the side by side is lovely and neat with no black bars but that alone hardly makes something the best DS experience.

[@Miyamoto_Musashiii]

Great video thoroughly enjoyed it 🙂

[@GhsVilela]

I also like to recommend the console launcher instead of ATV Launcher, I used to use ATV but after this other launcher was released I fall in love with it, you should try it, it's very good

[@svcross-do]

What's the name? Just console launcher?

[@GhsVilela]

@@svcross-do yep, from K2 MEDIA

[@svcross-do]

@@GhsVilela Thank you for your quick response! I'll try it.

[@garethevans2499]

It's a testament to how enjoyable your videos are that I've watched this one in its entirety, despite having no desire to buy an Android gaming machine.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Thanks for watching regardless, Gareth!

[@HuntaKiller91]

6'' should be optimal for this type of handheld,1080p oled and same soc or even give it dimensity 8100 will be another chefs kiss

[@lucasbrown7338]

Gaming will be so fun with this mediatek-powered GPD XP plus handheld.

[@jimmerseiber]

Would you be down to do a top 5 games of yours on each system? Including current portmaster, pico 8, anything that would be on retro handheld devices, but mostly the usual consoles that most retro handhelds play? I ask because literally every time you drop a video showing a clip of the games. I find a game I haven't played that I need to add to my device! Haha I didn't know either of those Sega saturn games. Or even like a top 5 games for each console you should play if you havent..something like that? I'd be interested in you down a video on romhacks and homebrews. Your videos I always enjoy most than others, so even different types of content related to retro handhelds I'm here for if you're down :)

[@hadouken2123]

Video is already a bit older, however quite interesting as the upcoming Ayaneo Pocket Air will feature the same SoC (Dimensity 1200).

[@NicoSensei]

As a buyer of the original XP, I feel screwed up by GPD... I would have been interested in a DIY upgrade like they did for the Win Max, but no they don't do it. Disappointing. Going to sell it, I'm just blown away by my Odin Pro at any rate.

[@tawawani]

Better than the Odin pro? Should i cancel the Odin and get this one instead?

[@sunnygalli]

Do you think people would purchase this as a cellphone option if they allowed both sides to slide off with covers?

[@MrHturtle99]

Yeah I agree with your end assessment about going all the way with the phone thing. If they would have I could have used this as my primary phone and be able to clip both modules on each side for when I wanted to game. Would have sold me on it if they did that. Even with 4G in 2023. Hopefully they make it even better with the next iteration. And a 16:9 aspect ratio. Then this device would be selling like hot cakes.

[@captnpete1514]

Lte + phone capabilities meaning you can use it as a phone too? (Call, text, etc)

[@brendanarmstrong7802]

If I wanted a handheld purely for Sega Saturn emulation, what would you suggest?

[@johnsmith9205]

Does the HDMI output work at 30 or at 60 Hz? How does Lemuroid behave when the HDMI cable is plugged in, does it mess up the games' framerates?

[@Arcade1983]

I'm wondering if you can give me some more detail about the D-Pad on this device. It looks super raised but without a lot of travel.

[@paolofanin]

I have an XP ... do you suggest an upgrade to the XP + model?

[@vspud]

Wat more better red magic 7 or this ?

[@technomad900]

I allways thought the idea of handhelds was to be pocketable , cheap and low power ( = longer battery ) these 'Powerful' handhelds are too cumbersome , too expensive and if you ask me ; pretty pointless .

[@chrislaustin]

After just receiving my AYN Odin a few weeks back, and having a Steam Deck on pre-order for later this year, this is an easy pass. As stated, you can see how they put in the least amount of work possible by just using the last device, and inserting a new chip set. While I understand that level of thinking, it's not a great idea when the last device was so far from perfect to begin with. The AYN team has already hinted at slapping a newer Snapdragon to the Odin down the line, and that's a great idea, as the Odin is just about perfect as it sits. So another version can bypass most R&D, slap a newer chip in, and their off to the races. They can even upgrade the screens at that point if they want, as 95% of the system already exist. The GPD XP+ could be a solid buy at the discount, depending on a persons current needs, but probably not so much at full retail. As always Russ, thanks for the informative video, as it's always good to know all the ins and outs to a device like this.

[@KE8NKO_Radio]

where did you get your live background?

[@TechieHousewife]

Love the look and it seems to have a great grip for comfort and control. 👾👾🤩

[@BullShifter]

Just out of curiosity, is Champions of Norrath playable on it?

[@FakeSant]

same price as odin pro right now, which one do you recommend?

[@robindickinson5376]

I have the GPD Xp and really like it. My only whish is that it would play my PlayStation roms. Is it worth shelling out the money just for that feature...?

[@CJLC07]

How did you set the live wallpaper in the gpd XP plus?

[@rafaellasaten8147]

Hey Russ, love your videos. Very helpful in retro gaming. Hope that you can do an in depth review of the GDP XD plus with all the features and firmware updates. Thanks and more power to you. Let’s start gaming….

[@EricAllerton]

Can you just remap the X+A to Y+B to try and take care of the issue hitting the right stick?

[@lesgagnon8740]

As always another GREAT video & thanks.... Now I want one! Any chance you can do a video on Retroarch bezel and overlays in the future. I am sure I am not the only one that smuggles with this.

[@cho-v4n]

Don't forget that they added hull sensors for the analog sticks this time around.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Good catch, thanks! Functionally they feel the same to me, but they are probably going to have better longevity.

[@cho-v4n]

I'm sure that's why they did it. Great review Russ. I only knew about the hull sensors because of the phawx's review 😂.

[@TheDraftAttack]

I have a non Android phone that I can't switch due to personal reasons. Anywho, I'm really torn as to which device is the best to buy at this very moment for game streaming and light emulation. There are not many products out there but there are still quite a few to consider.

[@MarcoLoves360gamer]

Hello can you share how to root the device for extra performance??

[@SuperXayahJinx]

One question if broke down where do i get part for it? Do you know where to get any part

[@evilskeletor1]

Personally I don't like this design. Feels too much like they took a cell phone and slapped game controllers on either side. It doesn't give me the handheld feel. I still say their BEST device was the GPD XD. The design, while not 100% perfect, was a great! It used to be my go to on a plane. I could pay my games AND put it to sit while watching a movie. Great video as always Russ!!

[@Eris514]

I really want to see them do a refresh of the XD mostly because I love clamshell systems

[@catchthisfire]

reminds me of my moto g stylus phone and my gamesir x2 controller combo similar setup and it was only around $250

[@Mixer001]

Honestly, I knew I wouldn’t want this handheld in the first place, I just watched the video to support your channel. I would rather get a Retroid Pocket 2 + , or wait for the Odin Lite to release.

[@Matt__B]

I got the RP2+ as a stop gap because the Odin Lite kept getting delayed and haven't regretted it. Even should I eventually get something more powerful, it'll still be the best you can get that's truly pocket sized for some time.

[@ganganthefatman1382]

Im getting the miyoo mini.

[@40Sec]

I liked my Retroid Pocket 2+ for a couple of my PS1 RPG's, but overall I prefer my rg351v in that price point. Way better screen and better quality buttons (although the landscape format of the Retroid with the stacked shoulders is definitely more comfortable for long sessions). I feel like the speed of the RP2+ kinda went to waste as I personally find 3.5" to just be too small once you get into the systems that need that extra horsepower. I'd probably wait for the Odin for those more demanding titles.

[@depressedpersiantowtruckman]

Don't get a RP2+....it's a piece of shit. I regret buying mine every fucking time I look at it smfh.

[@ganganthefatman1382]

@@depressedpersiantowtruckman And now you're a depressed Persian tow truck man.

[@hengkenny5003]

How do I format SD card to exfat? The system formats it to fat32 and I can’t add roms exceeding 4G. Thanks!

[@ahavestudio]

What kind of analog does this use? switch or psvita it's useless if you use parts that don't have spare parts

[@clc6433]

First to market with a Snapdragon 865, 8gb ram and 1080p screen gets my money. I'd opt for that over a Steam Deck.

[@DevManStrider]

Hey, RGC. What device do you recommend for full speed PS2 and GameCube emulation without upscaling? (Kinda partial to the pixelated look).

[@TehAbdullah]

Does this have GPS for running Google Maps or 2GIS?

[@teddym2808]

Might get one, still seems to be a good option in 2023.. The PS1 issue is very very weird though!

[@quickcuts3000]

shenzen based company... i wonder what that means for actual delivery?

[@GhsVilela]

Hi, there is anyway to put launch box on immersive mode? Without showing top bar of Android

[@MrKlawUK]

how is visible screen size when set to 16:9 vs odin? looks pretty similar

[@Crit-Chance]

Wouldn't your Super Mario control problems be prevented by just using Y for running and B for jumping instead?

[@RetroGameCorps]

Sure but then I’d have to map the spin jump to A, which isn’t ideal either. There are definitely ways around it but the whole thing about retro emulation is recreating the original control scheme too, so we can relive those epic childhood memories. And unfortunately in that sense it doesn’t line up well.

[@Crit-Chance]

@@RetroGameCorps Fair enough!

[@02stampede]

I agree to just buy a controller for your phone and save $300+ over this. It's kind of a neat handheld but I would probably regret not saving that money for one of the new windows devices coming out.

[@jamesyu5212]

So you can buy a phone and a controller for just 38 dollars? Seeing that the GPD XP+ just costs 338? Try harder to be more informed bro.

[@TMGQ]

@@jamesyu5212 "The most useful word in the English language is "so" at the beginning of a sentence. It tells us to stop reading the rest of the sentence because it's going to be a ridiculous interpretation of someone's comment."

[@jamesyu5212]

@@TMGQ no. Your argument got bodied. Get over yourself.

[@jamesyu5212]

Are you able to buy a controller and a phone for just 38 dollars , since the GPD xp plus costs 338? There , I took out the "so" in my statement. What's your response? I'm genuinely curious how you can weasel yourself out of this argument without resorting to pseudo intellectualism , arrogance and elitism.

[@TMGQ]

@@jamesyu5212 Rotor Riot MFI controller $24.99 + iPhone 12 128gb $11.53 per month = $36.52

[@infernox9237]

When it comes to android games, can you map controls with the buttons like the Odin?

[@RetroGameCorps]

Yes, it has button mapping, and the buttons will switch depending on what attachment you use. I show off the feature in this video!

[@masteven7632]

Drastic emulator cannot open any folders in GPD XP plus. Do you know how to solve it?

[@bbs6806]

Loved this review. Could you or someone tell me what is the exact title of the pc game shown ‘Moonlight’? I can’t seem to find this on steam.

[@JerrardJDDavis-gy9hh]

Will It Play PS2 Or Nintendo GameCube Where Can I Order This From Online Will It Play On The TV If It Does How

[@ervinpebenito]

if the left size is not modular they should put the camera on that side

[@bluefrancis14]

I reached a point where ergonomics for me outweighs performance. I'v had the same problem with the vita with its right analog stick location.

[@JerrardJDDavis-gy9hh]

Will It Play PS2 Or Nintendo Gamecube Where Can I Buy This Handheld Will It Play On The TV If It Does How

[@j.r.h.9265]

Well, the reason why GPD was only modular on the right side is because if you make the other side also modular, they will look like joycons of the Nintendo Switch. That will be a possible Patent Infringement case.

[@Senorgrav]

I commend GPD for trying. Sure it’s beats the Odin but they really should have matched the price with the Odin. The steam deck has kinda made things a bit awkward with it’s crazy 400 tag. The question everyone is gonna just ask is oh why not just get a steam deck..

[@BlastingXNP]

The value of the $399 Steam Deck can't be beat. But the availability of it certainly can.

[@StubbsStuff]

Pass on this one, great video my dude!

[@andrewjohnson1486]

This is not a smartphone for sure. But they did really well with the huge battery and the Dimensity 1200 chipset.

[@asherael]

i want to play gamecube, n64, and saturn good without upscaling them to death, ps2 would be cool but not needed. anbernic 351 cant quite, what kind of device should i be looking at?

[@RetroGameCorps]

Unfortunately GameCube does take quite a bit of power. So at this time only the Odin or this device could comfortably play GameCube. For N64 or Saturn you could use the Retroid Pocket 2+ and they’ll play great at a native resolution.

[@asherael]

@@RetroGameCorps i think i really like the sound of the performance of the Retroid Pocket 2+, but I'm struggling to get over that goofy chin it has.....

[@mariozt4rr]

I'm honestly very tempted to cancel my Odin Pro (I've been waiting for 5 months) and order this. What do you say?

[@sipahi61]

Do it

[@gerychico88]

So which one is better to take?ayn odin pro or gdp?i want to preorder now 🙏

[@RetroGameCorps]

I prefer the Odin because of how well it plays retro games (which are my favorite), and for the screen dimness and overall comfort.

[@gerychico88]

@@RetroGameCorps thanks fyi.keep spirit and keep working

[@tongoso]

FOR N64 emulation you have 2 ratio options:
 4:3 - gives significant boxes on the sides 16:9 - teaches you how to live with your own disappointment

[@adams4244]

I appreciate these preview, I do.... but... I wish these companies would send these test units out much, much closer to being actually available to consumers, not at the beginning of the Indiegogo campaign. Seems like they have a working prototype that they may still be waiting on parts and suppliers, which is subject to change. Just me maybe.

[@Chummy8]

The new N-Gage looks dope.

[@NathanielAlvarezJr]

I think for the price, performance and form factor it will be a wise purchase.

[@iclubsealz]

It's an old Galaxy S9 with a Gamesir controller. If they want to compete with the Ayn Odin, they needed to at least make it look and feel like a handheld console. This just looks shoddy and thrown together.

[@tylerdurden783]

This and the Ayn Odin get a pass for having bottom firing speakers. I like to prop my handhelds on a pillow and play lying in bed, and can't do that if the speakers are firing into the pillow. Front firing speakers are a must for me.

[@DABESturkey]

Is it a gaming PC

[@skreeog]

Every time i see someone say "the thumbstick gets in the way of the buttons" i cannot fathom how you guys use or put your hands on these devices. First and foremost, stretching your thumb and fingers that way is not good for your hands. It plain isn't. Second... you don't even need to do that. I would post a photo if i could. Angle out your hand, your thumb will come just right of the stick and your hands will have a much more comfortable position. My hands hurt just watching how you (but many others too) put your fingers on a controller :P Have you really never tried a different way of holding the console/controller?

[@skreeog]

I want to try and describe how i would suggest you to hold this thing. Rest your console on your ring fingers, the palm of your hands should mostly be against the sides of the controller, and your thumb free to move without hassle from the thumbstick to the face buttons without any difficulty or overlapping. Index fingers are BELOW the triggers, supporting the console from there and moving on the triggers only when needed. I don't know if you can read this message or if you will actually try... but i am quite sure you will find this far more comfortable.

[@otakudante321]

Is it thin enough to fit in the odin super dock?

[@RetroGameCorps]

Definitely not, it’s quite a bit thicker even not factoring in the grips.

[@otakudante321]

@@RetroGameCorps thanks for letting me know. I was considering getting one for that purpose.

[@NeroVingian40]

You can make a call with it? Where is the earpiece and the mic?

[@RetroGameCorps]

There are small mic holes at the top and bottom of the device, on the left hand side. But there is no earpiece. So if you were to use it for phone calls you'd have to use speakerphone or a bluetooth headset, airpods, etc

[@NeroVingian40]

@@RetroGameCorps I see. So, it’s definitely not made to be held onto your face lmao

[@RetroBreezeYT]

I'm at the point where it's a 16:9 screen or bust. I've been using a Poco F1 with a Kishi for Moonlight and retro gaming, which is okay in a pinch, but the other day I got a couple of Razer Phones from Ebay and fixed them up. Wow, the 16:9 screen makes all the difference in the world for gaming. I actually don't think I would ever consider a dedicated gaming device with anything else, except the more classic ratios like 4:3 and 3:2. It's absolutely shocking how much of a better experience it is compared to the elongated phone screen. They are kind of interesting, but I feel like the GPD XP line are kind of bad faith devices with obviously poor design choices like the punch camera. Look at all the space on the left side of the device, or the corners of the screen bezels- plenty of space for a camera. But the XP line appears to be pretty obviously built with recycled smartphone parts and weird controls with no real consideration for a good experience and it just gives me a really lazy feeling. Despite the performance being worse, I would go with a dedicated gaming device made from the ground up by someone like AYN who from the very beginning focused on the best possible gaming device.

[@gibiati8295]

Its clearly just cost cutting and opportunistic recycling - I feel bad for anyone dumb enough to give GPD their money.