Should you buy the Retroid Pocket 5/Retroid Pocket Mini?

[@TheNintenja]

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[@GlitteredUp4Easter]

I'm probably going for the mini because I really want something that small that's still powerful, and this is pretty much the only option other than the odin mini, which is bigger and over $100 more. I wish it had that GC color though! It's beautiful. Probably my one disappointment is that I couldn't get a GC mini. We got a Saturn color but not a GC? Who tf was asking for a Saturn color lol.

[@lengwei4864]

Same I'm going from 2S to Mini but how does the Mini stack up against 4pro or 5 which one is it closer too,I'm getting it for fzero gx and Metroid prime GC hopefully

[@Stevedacowin]

⁠@@lengwei4864I saw some test and it can run god if war 2 at a 2.5x upscale so i think it can play Metroid prime I am also really excited to get my one

[@caliguy44]

Odin 2 has been awesome. The thing i didn't realize is bezel less isnt for me. 😂 I didn't know I feel claustrophobic not seeing bezels. Its weird but i have to see some bezel lol.

[@roderix-dk]

They will probably bring out the pro a few months later. its worth the wait to first let people review them and checking out if it runs your favorite emulators and games before buying it.

[@TheNintenja]

@roderix-dk retroid said no pro model for the rp5..I would guess they would say this so people won't wait for one...I do think we may get a retroid flip 2 with the same specs though ...I'm actually waiting to see what odin does...if odin 3 has snap dragon 4 that would be awesome..only thing is sd4 Costa 250 by itself...odin 3 I'm guessing snap dragon gen 3 and amoled? Either way I wait for now.

[@roderix-dk]

@@TheNintenja I'm waiting for a handheld that runs 3ds, gamecube and wii u perfectly for around 200/250. I cant wait on nintendo for playing twilight princess. It would be awesome to play these emulators in atleast 2x native res.

[@toycoma98]

I got RP3+, held off 4pro due to the screen and trigger issues. I want the 5 but I have a feeling it might have some problems too. I'll just wait for the 4 pro to go on sale this black friday, that was the plan after all.

[@Lionpigster]

Do they do Black Friday sales? Because I am not a huge fan of how big the 5 got... They should have kept it slim for portability.

[@GlitteredUp4Easter]

@@Lionpigster It's barely bigger though, maybe 10mm longer. But also shorter and negligibly thinner.

[@toycoma98]

@@Lionpigster I'm sure they do, i remember last year they did. BTW, RP4pro is $185 right now

[@toycoma98]

@@Lionpigster It is slightly bigger, but not a lot. It just looks big because its bezel less now, huge screen, no black bars under the glass like the 3 and 4. You got 2 hours left to get the 5.

[@Lionpigster]

@@toycoma98 the bumps at the backside look so big... It really looks like it is a lot less portable. Also the 2 hours is only for the early bird. You can still preorder after that, but for 5-10 bucks more I think.

[@hopelives7469]

At this point I have too many handhelds to not get exactly what I want. All the games for this rp5 will be 4:3 aspect ratio, a BIG 4:3 aspect screen would have had me buying but it was not to be, so I decided it's time for a used steam deck and just go for it. I know the screen is not 4:3 but I will avoid getting the retroid 5+6+7+8+9 all of which get closer to a steam deck, might as well pay the extra £75 and get a used one as an investment.

[@GlitteredUp4Easter]

I haven't bought any of these handhelds yet because nothing was "exactly what I want". I'm pretty happy with the steam deck, but I'm really itching for something small and powerful that I can always have in a pocket. And the retroid mini is what I've been waiting for. 4:3 screen, powerful enough for ps2/gc, and tiny! My dream combo. Plus a clicky dpad on top. I hope it happens for you one day, but my holy grail is here :D But for home use, steam deck pretty much can't be beat.

[@hopelives7469]

@@GlitteredUp4Easter Ah that's great to hear enjoy!

[@mrloko9664]

HEY WHATS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 16BIT AND THE OTHER ONES?

[@JJN603]

Ima get the pocket 4 buttons and grey knobs and triggers with the black retrod 5 and make it look like a black snes edition. Kinda wierd they didn't have a snes and nes colour scheme for these

[@TheNintenja]

Yeah true..it's weird..I think the indigo is the real killer honestly but those colors could work

[@JJN603]

@TheNintenja I kinda wish they brought back the bright orange game cube controller colour also. And surprised these guys never released the pocket 5 with the classic n64 colour's. Like so much more potential to make this device really shine to many more people. Those n64 colour's really get your attention if you owned one or had a friend who owned one

[@TheNintenja]

@JJN603 only thing is they have to do the rp5 pro soon,,they are holding back I'm sure.,join our discord! Links in the comments. Great people there.

[@seitostockman]

Nice vid, I'm not going to preorder. I ordered a white odin 2 at the end of last week after the specs on this came out. I want the extra power and waiting til end of October for rp5 to ship isn't ideal

[@TheNintenja]

Very cool...bro awesome...white odin 2 looks clean af..u got the mini or full size? I'm tempted to snatch one honestly. The rp5 specs are kinda trash honestly. Odin 2 just blows it away. Odin 3 gonna be a beast.

[@seitostockman]

@@TheNintenja I got the full size odin, did consider the mini but prefer the bigger screen. Kinda wish I would have got one months and months ago

[@StopToBreathe]

congrats on the odin 2 purchase, it is a superior product overall but the OLED screen is just too good on the rp5 especially if its close to the RG556 because it blows the Odin 2 screen out the water.

[@seitostockman]

@@StopToBreathe I mainly use an rg556 these days and the oled 5.5 inch screen is definitely great. I guess that's another reason i am hesitant to get the rp5, since it would start getting redundant with the same screen size

[@StopToBreathe]

@@seitostockman true, 556 and odin 2 is a great combo

[@TheBoneFather]

I have Odin 2 max i guess the mini will be good combo , am thinking about rg cube too and now am confused. Any suggestions please?

[@GoyoFreecs]

If you want to play 3DS and NDS the Cube is perfect for that, I've been with it for 1 month, and I think I'll also order the Retroid Pocket Mini, I think it's a good combo the two are small and powerful

[@TheNintenja]

Depends on what u want it for honestly.I don't suggest the cube,,snapping cardinals direction analog stick, screen only 4 inches..I got the 4inch screen rgb 30 for 50 on Amazon and it can play up to ps1 for 50 bucks with the screen and analog sticks. Check out my new video for multiple pocket handhelds.

[@TheBoneFather]

@@TheNintenja my main concern is something on the go as the Odin 2 is big sized , actually now am thinking about Retroid Pocket 4pro

[@filipino1216]

the early bird coupon was nothing i paid $30 for shipping

[@TheNintenja]

Dsmn u in the u.s.?

[@filipino1216]

@@TheNintenja yes california

[@HD-pc4id]

Answer the phone my dudeeeeeee

[@TheNintenja]

I wish,,lol..I was like plz stop ringing..lol

[@TheNintenja]

Looks like there is not gonna be a pro model of the rp5 pee retroid.

[@AhmadZakwan-fd3xc]

Turn off you phone

[@TheNintenja]

I was at work. :) the for watching.

[@ICLAIMTHISNAME]

@@TheNintenja what is this zoomer shit holy fuck society is doomed

[@steamdeckknights8978]

Why a lot of you KZbinrs claim the power of these devices before they come out?? Like it bad enough yall don't feel responsible when these things end up lack luster this will be ps2/GC at best lol the 865 is pretty dated but watching people trying switch is gonna be funny 😁