The Retroid Pocket Flip: So much potential...

[@imnotbreno]

I'm waiting for you to say "This one is perfect, runs everything is supposed to, has all desired buttons, they feel nice and are easy to repair.". When (or if) this happen, I'll get one.

[@nunyabidnes6010]

You'll be waiting forever. You can probably get 3 out of 4 somewhere. Until then just get a SteamDeck or a PC.

[@robwaters8848]

Bob usually states this in all of his videos referring to this subject matter. There is a new handheld like every 3-4 months. There will never be a "great" time to buy one because the next best thing is always right around the corner. Similar to building a gaming PC. Find one that suits your needs and don't look back.

[@imnotbreno]

@Angel Torres "Runs everything is supposed to" is not something I'd say about Steam Deck. It has the hardware but a lot of games are incompatible.

[@imnotbreno]

@@nunyabidnes6010 Some changes of design and this Flip could achieve that.

[@mangu3574]

I'm with ya on that sentiment. Anbernic RG35X was as good as Bob said for beginners but it's not a high end product. Waiting on the actual high end handheld that is pocketable, meaning that'd be considerably smaller than a Switch or Steam Deck.

[@irkandcrew]

Okay... I just bought this thing about 2 weeks ago. And I gotta say my dude is wrong about a couple things... Of course these also might have been changes Retroid has made to the product over time but either way... The M1 and M2 buttons are definitely mappable to home and back. I have mine set this way and it comes with its own settings to do this. Next the screen doesn't go back far enough he said... This is technically true... But that's because there are 2 tiny plastic stops on the back. I took a tiny file or some light 400 grit sandpaper and sanded those stops like a millimeter... Or. 010 of an inch... And my screen comfortably goes back to the most comfortable point... (Mr. Wulff here is a bit of a modder so I'm surprised he didn't try this already) Oh and I moved 30 Gb of data from my computer through the cable it came with, to my device... So the stock cable does transfer data And the GameCube emulation is actually great... There are some guides online about how to optimize the quality. It might not be good to play Melee or FZero GX... Duhh. But Mario Sunshine and Windwaker I've finished 70% of and they have zero issues. I recommend using the PAL versions btw... Also I've played Twilight princess, Papar Mario TTYD and Star wars Jedi Outcast and they play perfectly...

[@Seanbo88]

So glad that this clamshell is getting so much praise and attention. The inevitable Flip + will knock it out of the park with better GC and PS2 emulation, and maybe a home button.

[@AlexDenton0451]

I likely will get it. I've got the current flip, if I could run 99% as opposed to 75% of games I would be a very happy lad.

[@tehpyrotechnic]

The Retroid Pocket Etc. Dancing All Night Edition would be an amazing opportunity to make an off the rails device that’s sparkly

[@shawnforman1687]

Btw, i dont know how I forgot to mention this throughout the whole stream, but your retroid functioned exactly as mine did until I found out about the "sleep trick" where you'd put it into sleep mode for 30s and after, performance took a huge jump. The guys at retroid were aware of it and did nothing until like 3 weeks ago and they did an OTA(over the air) update which gave those performance boosts without the sleep trick. Before the trick, ds/gc/ps2 was nowhere near working but after they run pretty damn good. So if you haven't, turn on wifi and update because it makes a very noticeable difference. For reference I can run ps2 and gc with 100% speed or very close to it whereas prior, I could only dream of that. Hope this helps a bit.

[@shawnforman1687]

oh also worth noting, even after the update, 3ds is still like 80% unplayable even with optimal settings...so dont even bother lol

[@mortemincarnatam2836]

​@@shawnforman1687 have you tried the latest canary build citra it added Vulkan, and it brought insane performance boost to Mali GPUs.

[@shawnforman1687]

@@mortemincarnatam2836 I'll check it out, thx

[@warbossgegguz679]

I was wondering if this test was before or after the firmware updates to the P3+/Flip, because from what I saw on RGC's video about it it was actually a huge boost to overall performance.

[@mortemincarnatam2836]

@@warbossgegguz679 yeah it's insane, now even my shitty Samsung Galaxy a12 nacho can play 3ds games.

[@Sadtiric]

I'm waiting for whatever the next clamshell is. This one is SO CLOSE! Having a pocketable gaming device that I can just throw in my pocket and not worry about damaging the buttons and screen is awesome. And of course, having the screen up just a bit higher is just a bit nicer, imo. Edit: Wait.. I already have a 3DS.. I'm good. 😅

[@kacamataonline007]

Man i try to know about this device, and your comment make me realise, i have new 2ds xl.. and switch oled.. 😂

[@meechthelittle]

The cinematography of your videos is truly unparalleled. I've never seen a stream that well focused and framed. Good on ya

[@thatzaliasguy]

Had this preordered, and after dealing with their piss customer service for a month after losing my order and then not wanting to refund me, I'll never deal with Retroid again. Thankfully used PayPal to preorder, so they were able to refund me from their end. Was so excited for this and the clear grip case.

[@Topgunnder]

Can't wait for the Retroid Pocket 3+ Dancing all night edition

[@_allcap]

I got the RP3+ and Miyoo Mini+ as my first emulation system. Love both. RP3+ stays home and I take the miyoo with me when I want to game on the road.

[@glitch2424]

do you by any chance have a cloud sync system that is setup for your saves? curious if this is a thing

[@sunnygalli]

@@glitch2424 syncthing but its not supported by the miyoo mini plus. Works for alot of other handhelds though.

[@glitch2424]

@@sunnygalli thank you! Just thinking it would be nice to have saves across both the rp3 and the miyoo M+. One for home, and one for the go, continue your game progress

[@_allcap]

@@glitch2424 I haven't messed with that yet. I just got both devices last month or so so i'm still a noob. Most my time (even more than gaming) has been spent converting file types (CHD,CSO,ISO) and playing with the different cores. I only recently got everything in a really good state

[@glitch2424]

@@_allcap for sure! Enjoy. My rp3+ is still on its way, so looking forward to that 😊

[@SimonNeilScott]

You really should take a look at the EVERCADE EXP and VS. A superb and easy to use emulation option, which anyone can jump into and enjoy without ANY of the headache. Perhaps more limited choice in games, but that library grows and it's all legal.

[@nsgames24]

I've had my eye on Blaze Entertainment for awhile now and I finally bit the bullet and got the original Evercade handheld. I don't know why I waited, so long to jump in because they've been on fire these past few years, especially with that recent Showcase. I'm looking into potentially getting the VS next.

[@nunyabidnes6010]

Gf: come back to bed Me: no. There's a new Wulff Den video.

[@Anna_Rae]

While a lot more expensive and a lot larger, the Steam Deck has become my favorite retro emulation machine. It’s powerful enough for GC/Wii, and allows me to use very high end emulation features on older consoles. On top of that I can dock it to a TV and easily use any controller I want. I like playing retro games on handhelds, but sometimes I wanna play it on a TV. This has been the most seamless while also offering a huge library thanks to the extra horsepower. All that and it also just plays PC games. I really love the device.

[@warbossgegguz679]

Glad the $400+ device is better than a

[@Dracossaint]

@@warbossgegguz679 ok cap, It sounds like you had a bad time with Emulation and you're just kind of taking the piss.

[@warbossgegguz679]

@@Dracossaint ??? No? I'm very active at keeping tabs on this stuff, because I've been using emulators since age 9. Very good counterpoints there though... I'm not saying "It's not Cycle accuracy therefor it's trash!". It wasn't until like late 2020-ish that PCSX2 got particularly good. Prior to that there was no hardware mipmapping, Vulkan support was a dev-build only thing, the UI was borderline nonexistent, there was way less optimization for software rendering... And I can't imagine a close-source discontinued android PS2 emulator is much stronger than one designed for actual gaming rigs. And apparently it was bad enough that the dev quit development and the internet because of people hounding him that XYZ couldn't run. I mean, the fact these recent handhelds (including the steam deck) can run Saturn is more impressive hardware wise than being able to run PS2. With Saturn the software is mostly there, it just takes more CPU than a super computer to run. With PS2, the android arms of the emulation scene are behind what is already a scene far behind Dolphin. Like, me not getting the point of steam deck shilling aside, I'm speaking as someone who plays PS2 ON a gaming PC. PS2 emulation is still not amazing.

[@skycloud4802]

I really like the Steam Deck. The main problem aside from it being too big to fit into my pocket, is that when I boot the thing up I end up playing my Steam library instead of my retro games. It's like Valve knew they'll hook me in!

[@warbossgegguz679]

@@Dracossaint I'm just very confused by what you mean... like yeah it's better NOW, but I've been following PS2 emulation since 2018, and it was ass for most games at the time even on a dedicated gaming rig. Which wouldn't have been disappointing if Dolphin wasn't fantastic even back then. I have no reason to lie, and I'm not lying. I'm just trying to tell people to taper their expectations for PS2 emulation IN GENERAL so they don't get upset/disappointed that it doesn't work amazingly just because "console old". Which imo is a pretty reasonable thing to tell people.

[@priscillaquinn9505]

I dont know what your talking about with the m1 and m2 buttons.. i have them mapped in every single emulator to hotkeys for quick save and quick load. No problems at all

[@TheIzzyNobreShow]

Bought a Retroid Pocket 3+ out of my own money for a review. It didn't last long enough for me to be able to shoot the review. Buttons straight up just stopped working. It was dead within 2 weeks of me receiving it. They have notoriously bad QA issues.

[@FloorManiac]

The clamshell design is the only design that matters.

[@ricioly]

This is the first emulator that I’m considering buying!

[@corgikun2579]

Anbernic RG35XX and Miyoo Mini+ are good options as well, in case you don't know them, cheers

[@jayjayhooksch1]

Just recieved mine two days ago. It's my first emulator as well. It's a lot more work than I expected to get everything set up and running well but I imagine that's similar across all android devices. As far as the flip is concerned, my only complaint so far is that the fan sound is obnoxious. But according to some other reviewers the fan doesn't do anything for performance and the device doesn't get too hot, so I just leave it turned off.

[@majzako]

I got mine earlier this week as well. Previously, I used a PSPGO and 3DS as my portable emulation devices, so this is a first for me. Clamshell is a huge plus to me, and I actually do prefer sliders to analog for form factors like these. I do get wulf's similar complaint with the angling on the left analog slider does make me lean like 15degrees off when I go up and down on it. Would've preferred if the DPAD and left analog were swapped It did take a while for me to setup certain emulators and their control mappings, but I think most people will be used to that if they're used to these emulator apps. But no issues a quick web search couldn't resolve. Overall I like it. No issues running GBA/DreamCast/PS1/N64 games. Runs some RPG GameCube games with no issues, but wouldn't recommend GC emulation on it. It does also start running a bit warm while doing GC games, but no throttles. Haven't tried PSP/Switch/NDS/3DS on it yet though.

[@warbossgegguz679]

@@majzako When Retro Dodo and RGC reviewed this, they basically said that (like with the RP3+) you should view PS2 and GC emulation as more of a "bonus" or at least know that it's gonna require a lot of tinkering. Which I'm fine with because the main goal for me is to get a companion/upgrade to my modded N3DSXL, which can't really run anything past the SNES in terms of retro consoles, but has native GBA, DS, and 3DS support. So if I want to play those, it's already my best option even if Citra and DeSeMu/Drastic were easy to configure on this. I've heard it can run PSP no issue at all, so it seems like a great option for everything from the NES to the Dreamcast + GBA and PSP. Plus there are decent android ports of a lot of indie PC games, so that's cool. Literally my only issues are the flared shoulders being weird for a pocketable device, and the speakers being on the back when there's so much real estate on the front of the system.

[@XionSteel]

i personally like where the screen sits fully open. When i had to click the screen up on my 3ds it didnt quite sit at the angle i wanted and and it could only click one way or the other, but the angle retroid is at and the form factor near the L2 and R2 props it up in such a way that its the perfect angle to play with it sitting on the desk for me.

[@Rare2297]

4:50 if you want the +180° on the flip you can just break the 2 little stopper behind the screen.

[@gregmasciola3332]

I kind of want to get a Flip just as a secondary handheld, but I might wait and see if they do a second one with the RP4 internals.

[@shadowedfate151]

Cant wait for the retroid pocket flip 2 to release in 4 months

[@RockYoMomsWorld]

This didn’t age well

[@tayfunyasar]

​@@RockYoMomsWorld and this is kinda sad.

[@PrecludeLP]

Casually starts his intro with a 3k CRT screen.

[@lawrence703]

This is an amazing coincidence, I came across my 3DS today and whilst I was checking it out I thought, I wonder if Nintendo’s next hardware release will be a Switch Pocket, same kind of size as the 3DS XL. A few hours later and your video pops up.

[@armyofninjas9055]

Personally I think ALL handhelds with thumbsticks should use the 3ds style circle pads.

[@kuroneko8506]

You can map the m1 and m2 buttons just fine. They work in retroarch, drastic, citra, ppsspp, redream and mupen64. I use them as hotkeys all the time. No problems

[@jurjcluners8490]

Sounds like Retroid being shitty again. If Wulff couldn't map the buttons it's likely a janky device which Retroid is notorious for.

[@callanwilson3623]

exactly they work with the screen mapper and in retroarch (have not tested other emulators heck i even mapped them as android home and back buttons which my have been Retroid listening to feedback either way that stuff isnt an issue anymore

[@wtfiswiththosehandles]

​@@jurjcluners8490wow, real fan of his, aren't you?

[@ghozt3043]

I actually like the screen locks at certain degree I’ve always hated seeing the DS opened all the way, also the 2dsxl screen and hinge terrible but was my favorite handheld for long game I could see my self enjoying this device

[@nouieg667]

I think you missed the Powkiddy V90 Bob..that was a pretty sturdy clamshell device

[@deanpfendner5474]

I've been having no issues with most of the ps2 games I've tried, you might have to tinker with the settings a little but I've got everything from Battlefront II to Prince of Persia to Burnout running just fine on my flip

[@army103]

I have a Retroid Pocket 3+, and I haven't had much trouble emulating PS2 games, either. I've tried a couple that were a bit too rough, but most have been perfectly playable. It was very strange to hear him completely write it off like that. Same goes for Gamecube and 3DS; I've gotten many games to play just fine with a bit of tweaking.

[@misterkeebler]

​@@army103 wulff isn't much of the software tinkering type. He does hardware mods but I rarely see him doing much with emulator settings on a per game basis. His videos on these devices are more to get an idea of how things run on stock setups and default emulator settings.

[@SansINess53]

Btw The device is good but, I wish it was more flexible and also had a second screen but currently ayaneo had done their ayaneo DS flip.

[@XRTerra]

For gamecube, I suggest Dolphin mmjr. Runs gamecube a lot better than normal dolphin

[@luistoses]

Mario Kart DD, Smash Bros Melee and Chibi-robo runs perfectly smooth with Dolphin MMJR!

[@MrMartellSincere]

I'm excited to see the Retroid Pocket Flip 😊

[@Appl_Jax]

I'd love it if someone could figure out clamshell with recessed low profile analog sticks, instead of that slider thing. I hate those for control mechanisms. Vita's was nice.

[@auspex9847]

The GPD XD and the GPD XD Plus were both clamshell designs with actual recessed analog sticks. I had the GPD XD and it was really nice to play on (not the best shoulder buttons though). But neither of those are on the market anymore. Even if they could be found somewhere, both systems suffer from out-of-date hardware and their android versions are horribly out of date. I believe GPD mainly does mini handheld PCs these days. From what I've seen their clamshell PCs still use the recessed analog sticks. No idea why the design was never picked up by any other retro handheld manufacturer.

[@christianr.5868]

​@@auspex9847 they havr a new gpd xp buy its basically a phone with built-in controllers

[@pilotreaux]

Just to let anyone know, the USB cable can transfer data. And this is probably with all Retroid products.

[@Eric-mf6vm]

I've literally never opened my ds screen all the way

[@Mojomanultra]

I love clams

[@7even871]

You’re my favorite tech reviewer. Literally the only one that actually makes me laugh

[@thebeast7590]

still rocking my 2+ works fine can still play everything i want it to when i want something smaller, my steam deck takes care of the more difficult to run games

[@mittinss]

honey wake up, new wulff den video.

[@Tenshi659]

3:38 I think it is using iPhone 6 screen that's why it has 750p resolution

[@Fernando-ek8jp]

I think this form factor would have been ideal for a steam deck style layout. It is more comfortable to just have to reach over in the same plane, than having to stretch down to reach the sticks

[@therealtoomuchdog116]

Yoo that sounds sick then they could add home and back buttons where the sticks were and probably some other stuff

[@Fernando-ek8jp]

@@therealtoomuchdog116 exactly. There's so much real estate there

[@therealtoomuchdog116]

@@Fernando-ek8jp perhaps even a scond screen

[@Fernando-ek8jp]

@@therealtoomuchdog116 wouldn't be impossible. The issue is that making a doual screen capable os wouldn't be as easy

[@Carighan]

Wow, TIL that people actually over-opened the 3DS/GBASP hinges and even ascribe an actual use to it.

[@Christopher_Lefevre]

The ads are always on point. Zim is the best co-star. By the by, STILL waiting on a Analogue Pocket. I kind of want to pick up a Miyoo Mini or something in the interim, but the minute I find one for a not insane price, the Pocket will ship...

[@Tarantulah]

Man that hinge angle is a HARD dealbreaker for me, that's just awful

[@hotmintchoco]

Ikr. It was like such a half assed job. Why couldn’t they just mimic Nintendo all the way if they wanted to… such a bummer. If it was me I might accidentally snap off the screen by accident one day playing with it cos I forget it’s not my 3DS.

[@protoseries]

I've had mine for about a week, and it has been an overall pleasant experience. The form factor is great and it will play most consoles full speed, aside from ps2 and gamecube. Gamecube runs better than ps2 so if your looking for a certain title try the gcube port first. It runs n64 and dreamcast the best in my current set up. So if you love older nintendo and sega systems this will be a great buy. I recommend using retroarch for the bulk of emulation, and then switching it up for ps2, gamecube, and dreamcast(sorta). It's so far a wonderful handheld, that I can't seem to put down.

[@warbossgegguz679]

I mean Dolphin's moblie branch and PS2 emulators in general aren't super great even on PC, so that's to be expected. It's just that people don't tend to test multiple games on each platform. Redream is the best for Dreamcast, Duckstation for PSX, PPSSPP for PSP, there's really no "good "option for N64 Mupen is just the best we got atm, and I have no idea what's available for PS2 on android because given the state of PCSX2 on PC I don't really have high hopes for a mobile PS2 emulator being good for like at least another 4 years. Retroarch is a mixed bag in terms of emulation, because a lot of the best emulators don't have libretro cores. At the same time though there are some where I would say using them in retroarch is better than using the standalone versions (mainly in terms of Sega and GB/GBC emulators).

[@protoseries]

@@warbossgegguz679 I found in some cases parallel is really good for more intensive n64 titles especially on android, star fox 64 is a great example. ps2 is definitely a mixed bag aethersx2 is my next pick. Still not great. I usually lean towards retroarch bc it's a very clean front end that I can configure in fine detail, especially in individual cores.

[@warbossgegguz679]

@@protoseries I always have to be the guy to crush people's dreams when it comes to Android/Linux handhelds when I tell people that solid PS2 emulation is hardly a thing even on PC let alone something like an android device. Overall I like this thing because I'm just looking for an upgrade/alternative to my modded N3DSXL and that's about it. If it can do PSX - DC and PSP (which I know from other reviews it can) + the android ports of some indie games, it's worth the price I'm mainly looking for portability and durability over "jaw-dropping high-end PC level performance" so this fits my needs/wants perfectly. I'm just afraid to adopt early and get burned like people did with the RP3. Also, I would love to see a model revision that addressed my few issues with the design. Namely the speaker placement and flared shoulders. Not that those are deal breakers, it'd just be even cooler to see them changed given they seem to be a gripe that I and most others have with it.

[@protoseries]

@@warbossgegguz679 That's exactly why I bought it, I wanted to play psx dreamcast and n64 in a clamshell form factor. They all run amazing, and definitely an upgrade to a modded 2ds/3ds. I'm not going to worry about a retroid upgrade, bc I'm pretty happy with the preformance. If the next one ends up with joysticks and better hardware that's amazing, I'll buy that one for gamecube+. If your on the fence, and know what you want to play pull the trigger. It's a wonderful compact device with the power of a retroid pocket 3+.

[@warbossgegguz679]

@@protoseries I guess I just I have way lower expectations for these than Bob and other people in the comments. Like, I don't buy a >$200 handheld and expect it to be on the same level as my $700 gaming laptop just because both are technically portable. Like, yeah, if horsepower enough to run everything under the sun is an issue just get an Ayaneo (not the Air, the REAL ones) and blow the steam deck and most gaming laptops out of the water... for the price of a high-end tower gaming PC (like $1400+ last I checked). I don't even play RPGs on my 3DS in public for the sake of personal emotional/mental investment, so all I'm really looking for in handheld gaming is some decent "pick up and play" experiences without god-awful touch controls. So something like this is great. I just don't have the cash atm. But when I do I'm planning on getting one. Retro Game Corp's video already kind of sold me on it.

[@garethevans2499]

I have one and really like it, so far. It's a sod to set up but once you do it's great. They say that you can use a 8bitDo sn30 pro controller with it, but whilst it connects, it does not work.

[@finnwheetley7353]

Anyone else notice there's a spot for a second screen RIGHT THERE! Maybe..........that's where it'll be on the flip 2 next month.

[@jasp3r6119]

adn then i transfered 60gb of data from my laptop to the retroid using this "charging only" cable, wonder why u had a problem with that

[@JeskidoYT]

YA HUNGRY IS BACKKKK!!

[@HighguyMcfly]

Retroid pocket 3+ and flip are fantastic PSP emulation machines. Also they run Windwaker on Gamecube surprisingly well.

[@carlospiedra308]

You can map the m1 and m2 buttons to home and back. Go into the system settings. Than handheld settings. Than input. From here you can map them

[@ObiJoan]

I'm waiting for my second upgraded plastics and design Pocket Flip... I sent the first broken console to Retroid; it was broken for 3 different parts: hinge, directional cross and L triger.

[@Festivus_Miracle]

With GameCube, 3DS, and PS2 not working properly, this is almost certainly a "great in concept but bad in execution" handheld. Best to wait for one or two revisions so the power can catch up.

[@-hawtzauce-1108]

My biggest problem with the switch lite is the stick height an how they get caught on everything 5:31

[@Oizzy]

I would get this if it had a vertical form factor, like the GBA SP, similar to what Miyoo seem to be working on

[@jurjcluners8490]

Well it is. It's just wide. Would you want a phones length vertical flip of a device?

[@Oizzy]

@@jurjcluners8490 If it has a vertical form factor, but wider, wouldn't that make it a hotizontal form factor? But yeah, think I would prefer a phones leanght vertical flip device, for the classic GBA SP look (plus I prefer a narrower aspect ratio for retro games) I love the NDS, but it does not scratch that notalgic itch for me

[@jurjcluners8490]

@@Oizzy hmmmm maybe lol. I'm merely thinking if the buttons are below the screen it's vertical and of the buttons are on the sides of the screen it's horizontal. Your best bet is Anbernics 353v. It's got two joysticks and a killer screen and plays all the way through PS1 and some N64 and Dreamcast.

[@Oizzy]

@@jurjcluners8490 Ah, yeah that makes sense when I think about it lol I've been very tempted to buy the 353v, especially the atomic purple version, it seems to be a very cool device

[@-hawtzauce-1108]

Id love to see this with a small touch pad/screen built into the bottom like a PS4/dreamcast hybrid

[@belltaco129]

"I wouldnt recommend it for GameCube" Me while watching the video and playing GameCube in Fullscreen on the Flip: Works kinda good tho 👀

[@kennethomalley2070]

I actually ordered the "Sport Red" edition and got # 0071. Haven't used it as it's up for sale. Also have an Odin Pro that's awesome but not a clam shell.

[@Burbanana]

i heard you can remove the plastic stoppers at the back to make the screen go further back without issue

[@BassForever]

I went with the Flip as a gift over the 3+ for a friend due to the location of start/select on 3+

[@shadow06hunter78]

These consoles are getting super close to becoming amazing im just gonna wait until they add a second screen because as soon as they get dual screen stuff into these thing im going to buy hundreds maybe thousands if i can

[@perpetualcollapse]

They went backwards and copied GPDs homework lol

[@Apollo-iq1vx]

If they make an upgraded Flip with the same specs as the Odin I'll hop on it so quick lol

[@boardsontables8924]

I'm definitely waiting for the 3.5 plus ultra dancing all night edition 😂

[@Ruslan.88266]

I play a lot of GameCube games on my rp flip and it works fine. And have a couple of PS2 games as well.

[@YOUR_NARRATOR975]

The screen actually isn't that bad. The viewing angles are pretty wide so it works, and the thumb pads are fine (as long as you aren't playing fps games. But other than that, they're fine.)

[@rabidrivas]

I remember loving the GPD XD. I still have it. Now with the steamdeck I can't justify any other handheld purchase

[@KiraSlith]

I really want to want this, on paper it's everything I could want, but at $170 (+S&H&D ~$200 total) with the problems it has, it faceplants into that "no man's land" where just getting a grip and portable charger for your existing Android phone makes more sense. I'll just keep using my RG35xx instead.

[@yusegarban8387]

boy, i've been waiting for this video for weeks

[@greenprotag]

I had an odd problem. A first world problem. I have a Miyoo mini, an RP2+, and a Steamdeck. The T618 isn't really enough for gamecube. The odin is expensive when I could just put a clamp controller on my flagship android phone or use the steam deck. The RG405M is basically the PERFECT size... but it's STILL a T618... I need ODIN power in the RG405M size with the hall sticks and I would be good. I gotta wait a bit till full speed gamecube is like $150-200 AND SMALL. Basically what I am saying is, if it's the size of a switch light or bigger? I am NOT putting it in my pocket it goes in a bag. If it goes in a bag? I can just use the deck. I need the flip OR the RG405M with a BETTER SoC.

[@10devongard]

"I'm wondering why this thing exists" It's for me dude! Clamshell is superior.

[@apollolux]

I'd love this device if it had six face action buttons a la Nomad or Saturn instead of four. Other than space constraints I never did figure out why console makers (including Sega with Dreamcast) ultimately chose four face buttons.

[@nightzelmods]

The Anbernic Arc-D just launched with exactly this if you didn’t know!

[@xavier2946]

Dual screen clamshell would be litttt

[@jeffdewe]

With all these budget handhelds, They put so much effort in looks, controls, screens etc but really matters CPU and Memory speeds/size is just a bit underwhelming, Really things like N64, Xbox, PS1,PS2 should play perfectly now if not , don't include the emulators for it.

[@RicochetSaw]

10:00 that cable is basically a security device.

[@jasp3r6119]

the m1 and m2 buttons are easily assigned as inputs in emulators, wonder why u had a problem with that

[@cloudshad0ws]

I could be wrong, but I imagine NIntendo has a patent on the dual screen thing. Could be the reason why these companies haven't done it.

[@Hako_exe]

i would love to see in a short if the LTT sticklocks will work on any of these handhelds.....

[@warbossgegguz679]

Given most use Joycon or steam deck sticks, probably.

[@MarcSchellinkhout]

Why not 3D print a cover for the non-clammshell Retoid Pocket? either a face shell only with inner coutouts to fit the face buttons, or have it extend past the edge with cutouts for the side buttons.

[@evshrug]

@15:58

[@mb31415]

Watching on the RP flip! ❤

[@ThatReviewerGamer]

If I play my 3DS like a regular person and not like a madman will I have problems with the screen's angle?

[@banana02]

something ive been wondering for the longest time, why hasnt anyone made a modern version of the 3ds. give me a dual screen android device in a 3ds form factor and ill buy it in a heartbeat, that one microsoft duo thing was the closest ive seen.

[@Etharros]

I agree in 100%

[@warbossgegguz679]

"just make a new 3DS 4head" Pretty sure atm there are patents and such that prevent that, not to mention the manufacturing is a bit rougher if you want something more powerful than a 2013/2015 handheld.

[@AntonioDiaz]

Can you play psp games on this? Without and set backs?

[@noraaaaaaa]

i think im in the minority on this form factor. id love for an analogue pocket that folds and feels exactly like a GBA SP

[@ShinyMooTank]

With a little more work your better off buying an LG velvet 5g off ebay which is a dual screen phone with way way better specs than retro pocket flip. Then you can spend a little more for a controller that grips the phone for $60 - $90. It even runs Android 13 and can actually run 3DS games. Heck if you want to spend a little more you can get an LG V60 with dual screen and blow away any game. These phones even have headphone jack and micro SD card support.

[@beeseechurger]

Oh I read online and saw a lot of places that it plays most GameCube (PAL games) very well. Not perfect, but good/great.

[@Skywardsaiyan]

Ngl, this video was my tipping point to get an emulation device while I wait for my analogue pocket

[@jahmaricampbell2791]

I want a hdmi port/accessibility

[@DavyDave1313]

Think I will stick with the miyoo for now. I love how pocketable it is but for long play sessions it cramps the hands so bad I was gonna get either a new Nintendo 3DS xl or this retroid pocket flip, but I’m gonna wait for when they make the newest edition!

[@Eiji___]

For a rookie like me, what would be the best device to buy if I wanted to emulate classic Resident Evils and maybe even PS2 and/or GameCube?

[@krispykleen3404]

You make a pretty strong point with the hinge not going all the way back. That’s a deal breaker for me. I can see that annoying me.

[@pokeswapsans4]

Gonna wait for a retroid flip+ lol😂

[@mont-doggBeats]

Wait for the Retroid pocket 4 flip ++. It might play more Ps2 games…Maybe

[@RegularJonMTB]

I’m still on the RP2+ but need to sell it as it doesn’t get used - my Switch is getting all my gaming time.

[@braedonrogers5534]

Damn, i might have to pick up a 3 plus

[@jezusmylord]

oh fuck it, i will get the analogue pocket and get over with this.

[@spinjitsudoomyt5136]

Id like an emulation device that has dual screens so i can use it for Ds emulation and just so i can multitask while playing any other game

[@chunkabo716]

honetly I wouldn't even use the touchscreen if it was clamshell design, I'd rather them make it cheaper and get rid of the touchscreen funcinailty with a different screen.

[@FondestAlloy56]

Review linus' joystick covers in a short please

[@alkydaklown]

Im new to emulation and got mine today and i got that white screen and was like whaaa. Had to fight the urge to put it back in the box and sell it

[@N3RDCULTURE]

Love the design. I really wanted a 2DS XL but might get this instead!

[@thequincy_]

I wouldn't honestly, I'd be better to homebrew your 2DS XL and get basically everything this retroid can do with the exception of PS2, along with native/dedicated touch screen.

[@megajatt123]

@@thequincy_ hah! This thing can do maybe 5 ps2 games if even that many. Their build quality is questionable. People's hinges are cracking with plain regular use.

[@N3RDCULTURE]

Knowing myself and my lack of self control I’ll likely get both lol I have 5 switches for no reason other than collecting 😂

[@johnnorthtribe]

My 2Ds XL is the reason I do not buy any of these emulation handhelds. When a small emulation handheld is able to play gamecube games without problems, then I will consider buying one. But for now my 2Ds XL kan emulate most of what Retroid Pocket can do plus I can play 3Ds and NDs natively.

[@warbossgegguz679]

Even if this weren't available, don't get a 2DSXL. It's SO cheaply made. You're better off paying extra for a New 3DS/3DSXL. I lucked out and had a friend that just had an almost mint N3DSXL that he never used, but the current going price for refurbished is much more than $200. The only real upside to a modded 3DS over this is that it can run DS and (obviously) 3DS and play them properly, but it also can't run anything past PSX to save its life so 6 and 1/2 dozen. I love my modded N3DS, but I'm looking into getting one of these. The only thing holding me back is cash atm and what retroid did with the 3+ making me skittish to buy-in early. I'd rather wait at least a bit to see if a new model revision is announced soon.

[@ReavoEnd]

I'd love if that blank space in the center of the bottom half could be used to store a microfiber cleaning cloth or like, a tethered microfiber cushion. Then you could always keep the screen clean, no prob!

[@finnwheetley7353]

It's where they'll stick a small touch screen on the one they release next month. Soon as this one gets to everyones house.