What's your thoughts on the RP5? Livestream with game testing and Q+A with Retro Tech Dad, Aish Talks Tech and Retro Game Corps: ua-cam.com/video/hfaU0yPUJfY/v-deo.html Notes: At 11:23 I said "IPS" by accident, this is an AMOLED display. I've clipped this out to avoid anymore confusion. 😛
Im a reviewer of sorts my self the reason people feel that way is because your getting something only "inside" guys can get. No one gets free jewelry. Same way no one ( like you ) can get inside access without working for them or getting the sponsorship. 💯🤷♂️
PS2 emulation can be hit or miss because of the emulator as well. It was never finished for android and the developer has abandoned it. You can do a lot with it. I'm currently playing Fallout 3 and NV on the retroid mini. I like it a lot. Possibly tonight or sometime this weekend I'm going to try skyrim if I get time to.
As a long time user of snapdragon 865 for emulation; it will play about 2/3rds of the ps2 library flawlessly. Some games do not run great. Aethersx2 is the emulator i use. GameCube runs flawlessly; i havent found a game that doesn't run well. But since this device has active cooling; it's feasible it can play more games at a higher resolution scale than my old phone lol.
@@TravisAxel it's more limited by the emulator than by the hardware. I've seen it run God of War 2 so in practice almost any PS2 game should run but Aether compatibility isn't 100%
lol all these ppl nitpicking “cancelled my order due to button size/glass front/waiting for my perfect handheld” only to just scroll through roms and never play anything anyways
I had to get the grip for my RP4 pro. Made my hands sore playing it. Now it's comfortable as all hell. Shame I had to spend extra for that comfort but I love the device so no biggie.
I just learned that the 865 and the Gen 2 are really the better chips done by TSMC. The 888 and the Gen 1 are prone to overheating, the reason you don't see them much and not made by TSMC
I wished reviewers use side to side comparism with phones instead. Because not everyone has a handheld but with phones, it will be easier for me to get an estimate on how it would feel like on my hands personally.
aesthetics is subjective of course, but I think the black model looks like the best of the 3 (and thankfully isn't using transparent/translucent plastic)
I'm new to the hobby. I have a Miyoo A30, Powkiddy V10, and just recently a RG 406v. My wife has the TrimUI Smart Pro. I have this RP5 pre-ordered. It will be my first real higher-end device. Not having anything to compare it to, I'm sure I will love it tbh. really as far as collecting and form factor... I'm just waiting on a RG 40xx SP to round out the Vertical vs Horizontal vs SP forms and have a nice collection.
The RP2S recently became my main retro console, which is funny because I have it since release and only now it clicked. For context I own the Miyoo Mini+, RG35XX (og), RG35XX H and the A30. It just feels good, and while I prefer the Linux experience, once I'm playing a game, the RP2S feels the best to me. Been playing FF6 Pixel Remaster (android) on it.
I don't know all of them, but the big ones mentioned tend to be diablo immortal, call of duty, minecraft, fortnite, genshin impact, honkai star rail, zenless zone zero.
for streaming and android games i prefer joystick top. emulation I feel is better the other way around depending on devices main use case. I'm mostly dpad top
2 things surprised me about this Retroid Pocket 5: 1º - 8:20 It weighs only 272g? It is much lighter than the Odin 2 which weighs 420g. 2º - 8:55 it's pocketable (I know it seems obvious that a product called "pocket" will fit in your pocket), But the RP3 and RP4 were 4.7 inches and this one is 5.5 inches and still fits perfectly in your pocket, Odin 2 is 6.0 inches and is not pocketable.
Awesome. Looks good and I love that the face buttons are quieter than the ones on the RP Mini. Can't wait for my GC colorway RP5 that I got early bird price to arrive (and I bought it with a screen protector, a case and the 35W charger, will probably by the dock sometime in the future). Hopefully it will arrive by the end of next month but I believe it'll likely arrive by December. Hopefully the speakers will be better with the final product but that's a lil bit worrying that the right speaker is crackling at medium volume
@@Spike1Speigel Yeah I don't think i will buy anything until i see 120hz+ OLED on a smaller 5-6 inch device. Cant stand 60hz displays anymore even though it doesn't matter for retro gaming. Basically the ODIN portal just smaller, I suspect AYN will update the smaller models at some point.
Does it support battery bypass when docking? I will go weeks of just using it docked then weeks of using it while traveling and have trashed more than a couple batteries this way
Dude great video! The position of the sticks worry me, they seem to be more to the outside than on the Mini. Do you have any thoughts on this? Do you like the stick position better on the mini or the 5?
I think I have a sickness. I watched the entirety of the RH & Friends four hour live stream and still I wanted more quality RP5 content. So, here I am. I wrote in the live chat when Stubbs and Rob did the size comparison that I didn't get the RP5 until that moment. I'll repeat it here: I thought the RP5 was going to be a big chungus. I knew the specs because I can read. I just couldn't properly visualize them. The 5 looks porcine in pictures. Why buy a slightly smaller and markedly less capable Odin2 Base for 70% of the price, right?... ...Wrong! This thing is as petite as Stubbs' pug. I was very enthused about the Mini's size to performance ratio. I still am; but, I was then too. That said, my enthusiasm for the Mini has been somewhat tempered by this unit being Vita sized. That's just a wonderful all around size that will fit in my pants pockets and be big at home. The performance on-tap makes sense for this class of handheld, just like it did for the Mini. I get it now! I don't want to say that I'm happy I didn't end up getting a Mini, because there's a good chance that I still will anyways. It's just that deciding between the Mini and the 5 went from a slam dunk, stone cold lead pipe lock to 2000's Presidential Election. They're both awesome devices that Retroid should be proud of. I hope people don't start accusing me of shilling...
I ordered one 10 days ago. Very excited. I would recommend this over most modern handhelds if you are fine with playing anything from the Nintendo Wii era and Down
@DigitalJedi898 Honestly I wish the RP5 had the same color options as the Mini. That Saturn color scheme was probably my favorite. Hope they announce more soon.
Super excited for my gc model but im worried about the fingerprint magnet of the glass front. Is it like the vita in that regard? I remember that being impossible to keep clean. Maybe the indigo will hide it better than the black...
Thanks for the quick video! I'm probably upgrading from the clear blue rp3+ to this and the color options on this are pretty bland to me as well. They do have other back plates, though, so I'll probably go black/crystal when I order mine. Going to wait for Russ to review it and then I'll probably get it in a couple months to avoid early run issues.
Please compare with "Retroid Pocket 4 Pro". Is performance the same? Does RP4 also run batocera, or only RP5? Are RP5 speakers much worse? I am interested in Wii performance and performance when playing on the TV. Can it handle it or is a Odin 2 needed? I am a first time buyer, and I want to play Amiga 500, MAME and Wii games. Occasionally, I would like to play some old games in multiplayer on the big screen. Also, I would prefer an OS where I don't have to give big tech like Google my data :)
I’m trying to decide between this and the steam deck for emulation. I’m wondering if this one will be good enough for me as I mostly want to play PS2/XBOX
They're not in a good position on either...well at least not the left analog stick (conventionally used for movement). The Odin 2 and Anbernic 556 stick placement is perfect ergonomically but the RP5/RP mini's D-Pad placement is perfect. So it really comes down to what games you wanna play.
@@EliHank I think this question was more about having the d-pad on top but having the analogie sticks (that's what I'm going to call them from now on) get in the way. It looks like on the Mini the sticks are a little more inboard, meaning less chance of accidentally nudging it when using the d-pad.
You read that bullshit reddit comment too, huh? I usually avoid reddit for that reason, I just enjoy the updates, hands-on impressions, and help posts. Most social media content is not worth my time. Too contrarian, toxic, and misinformed for my likes.
Ha, yeah the negativity is getting really intense lately. Every Retroid launch brings that crowd out louder than ever. I still don't quite understand humans sometimes, but ill keep doing my thing and spreading the best vibes I can ❤
What do you mean? Batocera can be put on any android device can't it? It's just software you download. You can put it on an ad card and insert it anywhere and run it off the SD card.
I preordered the GameCube colour RP5. Not a huge fan of the GameCube. Just love the mix of colours. I think black is boring. Most electronics today are black.
The RP4 Pro is my first handheld of this type and I'm already behind. Lol. I've been watching the market for awhile so I'm aware how fast it moves but it's still disappointing that theres already a new one out. No reason I can't just hold out a few years before upgrading though. If i wait long enough we'll eventually have a handheld that'll play PS3 and Xbox 360. Just a matter of time.
I'm not particularly drawn to Android handheld consoles like the Retroid. For an Android handheld experience, I prefer my much more powerful phone paired with a telescopic gamepad like the Razer Kishi and Emulation Station for Android-that setup just feels superior to buying a dedicated Android handheld. For compact handhelds, I’d rather go with smaller Linux-based consoles like the Miyoo A30, which I recently got and find amazing with Spruce OS.
Ancient chipset with a form factor that doesn't really support the games its meant to run.... for 160 bucks. Fine to enjoy it, but it's firmly mid; and for the cost, not powerful enough
I've been far more interested in this than the Mini. Already, I'm a bit more impressed by it, and the fact that it's not limited by the size of the screen for things that aren't just 4:3. Like, sure let's just casually play some Vita games.
I really hope the setup is easy like choose and click. Choose the emulator and heres a list of all games to select and done. Having to install everything on a sd card and flash it feels so extra.
💯 I have a 35xxsp for my front shirt pocket and a steamdeck that I’ll continuously upgrade when they have a new one. The sweet spot left for me is a retroid flip2 with all the specs of the mini/rp5 and I won’t need to upgrade handhelds for years.
While annoying AF, blurring Nintendo games being emulated is understandable given their copyright strike hammer they're wielding these days. I have an RP4 Pro, and an Odin 2. I'm not getting one of these, it wouldn't be an upgrade, even to the RP4 Pro. At best it would be just a side-grade.
I wish people would STOP saying the glass front is “fingerprinty”. It has an oleophobic coating which actually is fingerprint resistant. It’s on par with a new iPhone.
Those coatings (if present) last a few months and then they are gone. Especially when you're using and cleaning the device regularly it will wear off pretty quick leaving you with the fingerprint magnet again.
I'm in an Android game showcase camp. I know pretty well what the SD865 can emulate (which makes this a desirable device), but I'd like to see some Android games worth paying. There's just too much junk to sift through.
Odin 2 portal. I have rg 556 which has similar spec as rp5. In rg 556 not all ps2 and game cube games are playable in 2x resolution. Switch indie games emulation also struggle to run.
The 2S is a great performing machine for its price, but it has a similar problem that the Mini has - screen to body ratio. I don't care about the kind of vibes the system gives if it's bigger than it needs to be. That said, I'm going to go play on my RG353p for a bit...
@ahmedp8009 yeah I have big hands also, it's on the verge of being uncommon for shooters, but just big enough thankfully. Can't wait to compare against the Odin 2 Portal next for ergo.
I do love this channel and i watch a few channels for handheld reviews but one thing that's always weirded me out and I don't understand the fascination of..... Face button asmr!!!! 😵💫
Hey thanks David! People like to hear what the buttons sound like specifically, to get an idea of using it in public or at night around others, see how loud they are or what they feel like, not meant as ASMR per say (but I did have fun with that in our short the other day, heh). Thanks for checking out the channel!
Canceled my pre-order. Don't want that glass front and dpad centric layout. Still waiting for a 4:3 aspect ratio large (minimum 5 inch screen) device with snapdragon soc and joystick centric layout. Maybe anbernic, ayn or retroid will do it next year...
I hate those full glass front screen stuff, one bad drop at the corners and the screen will be done. Also compared to the RP4 there isn't too much power difference 🤔
What's your thoughts on the RP5? Livestream with game testing and Q+A with Retro Tech Dad, Aish Talks Tech and Retro Game Corps: ua-cam.com/video/hfaU0yPUJfY/v-deo.html
Notes: At 11:23 I said "IPS" by accident, this is an AMOLED display. I've clipped this out to avoid anymore confusion. 😛
It's just a slightly downgraded 4 Pro
@@morrius0757 downgraded? the 865 is much better than the D1100 especially the GPU with turnip drivers
@@morrius0757 lmao the cope is starting
@@pavichokche Your stupidity is showing.
Im a reviewer of sorts my self the reason people feel that way is because your getting something only "inside" guys can get. No one gets free jewelry. Same way no one ( like you ) can get inside access without working for them or getting the sponsorship. 💯🤷♂️
I think a PS2 emulation stress test would be really useful, to see what games would be considered the upper limit
PS2 emulation can be hit or miss because of the emulator as well. It was never finished for android and the developer has abandoned it. You can do a lot with it. I'm currently playing Fallout 3 and NV on the retroid mini. I like it a lot. Possibly tonight or sometime this weekend I'm going to try skyrim if I get time to.
As a long time user of snapdragon 865 for emulation; it will play about 2/3rds of the ps2 library flawlessly. Some games do not run great. Aethersx2 is the emulator i use. GameCube runs flawlessly; i havent found a game that doesn't run well.
But since this device has active cooling; it's feasible it can play more games at a higher resolution scale than my old phone lol.
I thought the RP4 basically conquered PS2 and Gamecube. Would this be for more high res testing or am I missing something?
@@TravisAxel it's more limited by the emulator than by the hardware. I've seen it run God of War 2 so in practice almost any PS2 game should run but Aether compatibility isn't 100%
@@THNF89 Oh ok
lol all these ppl nitpicking “cancelled my order due to button size/glass front/waiting for my perfect handheld” only to just scroll through roms and never play anything anyways
I keep telling myself oh this will allow to play Saturn games but will I?
lol @ people caring how others spend their money
Don't call out 90% of the retro handheld community like that
Lol😊
True. Lmao, I'm waiting for rp6 since I still have my rp4p but the rp5 looks pretty badass ngl. Wish it was a tad smaller but overall super nice.
That black looks the best. Just blends the screen perfectly
Especially with the subtlety of different aspect ratios, the black bars will just fade into the physical device
My issue with Retroid has always been that there ergonomics suck. The RP5 looks like they nailed it
Yeah, but now people are complaining it's less pocketable :D
I had to get the grip for my RP4 pro. Made my hands sore playing it. Now it's comfortable as all hell. Shame I had to spend extra for that comfort but I love the device so no biggie.
I just learned that the 865 and the Gen 2 are really the better chips done by TSMC. The 888 and the Gen 1 are prone to overheating, the reason you don't see them much and not made by TSMC
Wow. Didn't expect this to be the first "first look" on November 1st.
We all complain about the price like if we have not already wasted $500 on Anbernic consoles in total and none of those gets even close to this anyway
Hey... that's not right. I only have an RG353P, RG35XX, RG280V, and an RG Nano. I've spent $300, max...
I wished reviewers use side to side comparism with phones instead. Because not everyone has a handheld but with phones, it will be easier for me to get an estimate on how it would feel like on my hands personally.
aesthetics is subjective of course, but I think the black model looks like the best of the 3 (and thankfully isn't using transparent/translucent plastic)
I'm new to the hobby. I have a Miyoo A30, Powkiddy V10, and just recently a RG 406v. My wife has the TrimUI Smart Pro. I have this RP5 pre-ordered. It will be my first real higher-end device. Not having anything to compare it to, I'm sure I will love it tbh. really as far as collecting and form factor... I'm just waiting on a RG 40xx SP to round out the Vertical vs Horizontal vs SP forms and have a nice collection.
Bought one of these for when I travel to BC in December. This should be fun! :)
The RP2S recently became my main retro console, which is funny because I have it since release and only now it clicked.
For context I own the Miyoo Mini+, RG35XX (og), RG35XX H and the A30.
It just feels good, and while I prefer the Linux experience, once I'm playing a game, the RP2S feels the best to me.
Been playing FF6 Pixel Remaster (android) on it.
I don't know much about good Android games. A showcase of the best stuff would be a nice intro for people like me.
Retrotechdad made a great one about a week ago! Check it out, got a few gems on there
I don't know all of them, but the big ones mentioned tend to be diablo immortal, call of duty, minecraft, fortnite, genshin impact, honkai star rail, zenless zone zero.
@cirmothe9 thanks!
Rocket League Sideswipe is sooo good! I should make more Android game showcase videos on my channel!
Also - Titan Quest, Bloodstained RoTN, Dead Cells
7:52 The "circle motif" and the all-glass-front is clearly a PS Vita styling choice, imho
Looking at it from the front I’m getting the exact same vibes
It's here!!! Ordered my GC one and will make it violet and white!
That sounds amazing!!
I did the same thing but with black buttons. I hope the GC coloring is a fairly deep purple.
Have you received it already? How's the purple? I'm so torn between black and purple (purple is my fave color btw)
@@rainy5517 They are only shipping starting on november 14th so no I won't be getting mine for a bit. (review units were also just black and 16bit)
@@glazedbelmont Funny, i did the same thing!! :) I was really excited to see it could mod it to be GBA-themed. Love that color way
for streaming and android games i prefer joystick top. emulation I feel is better the other way around depending on devices main use case. I'm mostly dpad top
2 things surprised me about this Retroid Pocket 5:
1º - 8:20 It weighs only 272g? It is much lighter than the Odin 2 which weighs 420g.
2º - 8:55 it's pocketable (I know it seems obvious that a product called "pocket" will fit in your pocket),
But the RP3 and RP4 were 4.7 inches and this one is 5.5 inches and still fits perfectly in your pocket, Odin 2 is 6.0 inches and is not pocketable.
Looks promising! Can't wait.
I just wanna say shout out to apocalypse ps1 in the background during the intro, loved that game when I was a kid, neversoft were awesome
You're a real one! One of my absolute favorite PS1 games!
Awesome. Looks good and I love that the face buttons are quieter than the ones on the RP Mini. Can't wait for my GC colorway RP5 that I got early bird price to arrive (and I bought it with a screen protector, a case and the 35W charger, will probably by the dock sometime in the future). Hopefully it will arrive by the end of next month but I believe it'll likely arrive by December. Hopefully the speakers will be better with the final product but that's a lil bit worrying that the right speaker is crackling at medium volume
Damn I wish the ODIN 2 mini looked like this and had an OLED.
Your in Luck this is much cheaper and made by the same people 😉
@robras2850 Sadly no snapdragon 8 gen 2 though.
That’s some big flapjack facts if the Odin 2 mini had a OLED screen I woulda bought that too
@@Spike1Speigel Yeah I don't think i will buy anything until i see 120hz+ OLED on a smaller 5-6 inch device. Cant stand 60hz displays anymore even though it doesn't matter for retro gaming. Basically the ODIN portal just smaller, I suspect AYN will update the smaller models at some point.
Does the placement of the analog sticks feel comfy for your thumbs ? or to low and feel cramped?
You've been mistaken about IPS display, it's OLED. 😉
That's why i don't trust youtubers.
Nope....it's actualy AMOLED ;)
@@tomekkowalski5522 , lol, yeah )
What are you talking about??? He literally says "I'm a screen snob so I am excited to see this has an AMOLED screen"
@@JgHaverty I think they might be referring to the bit at 11:23
Does it support battery bypass when docking? I will go weeks of just using it docked then weeks of using it while traveling and have trashed more than a couple batteries this way
Dude great video! The position of the sticks worry me, they seem to be more to the outside than on the Mini. Do you have any thoughts on this? Do you like the stick position better on the mini or the 5?
Hey thanks!! I like the position better on the 5 for sure, more ergonomic for me.
I think I have a sickness. I watched the entirety of the RH & Friends four hour live stream and still I wanted more quality RP5 content. So, here I am.
I wrote in the live chat when Stubbs and Rob did the size comparison that I didn't get the RP5 until that moment. I'll repeat it here: I thought the RP5 was going to be a big chungus. I knew the specs because I can read. I just couldn't properly visualize them. The 5 looks porcine in pictures. Why buy a slightly smaller and markedly less capable Odin2 Base for 70% of the price, right?...
...Wrong! This thing is as petite as Stubbs' pug. I was very enthused about the Mini's size to performance ratio. I still am; but, I was then too. That said, my enthusiasm for the Mini has been somewhat tempered by this unit being Vita sized. That's just a wonderful all around size that will fit in my pants pockets and be big at home. The performance on-tap makes sense for this class of handheld, just like it did for the Mini. I get it now!
I don't want to say that I'm happy I didn't end up getting a Mini, because there's a good chance that I still will anyways. It's just that deciding between the Mini and the 5 went from a slam dunk, stone cold lead pipe lock to 2000's Presidential Election. They're both awesome devices that Retroid should be proud of.
I hope people don't start accusing me of shilling...
Hello Matthew Shillington! I appreciate your in-depth comment as per usual, more shillings pls!
I ordered one 10 days ago. Very excited. I would recommend this over most modern handhelds if you are fine with playing anything from the Nintendo Wii era and Down
Great video as ever ♥️
The RP5 screen is amazing!
Glad to hear that buttons are not so loud as on mini. I was really worried about them
I have the Retro Pocket 4 Pro and I love it, this looks amazing but living in the UK the customs charges stun me. Maybe one day.
You work fast, Stubbs. Thank you
Really debating on the 16bit and the black one. I really love how seamless the black screen on black is but the 16bit looks good too.
I couldn’t resist the GC color way. The 16bit looks awesome but that GC!
@DigitalJedi898 Honestly I wish the RP5 had the same color options as the Mini. That Saturn color scheme was probably my favorite. Hope they announce more soon.
@@FatalityPWNsameee I love red/black combo
Super excited for my gc model but im worried about the fingerprint magnet of the glass front. Is it like the vita in that regard? I remember that being impossible to keep clean. Maybe the indigo will hide it better than the black...
Thanks for the quick video! I'm probably upgrading from the clear blue rp3+ to this and the color options on this are pretty bland to me as well. They do have other back plates, though, so I'll probably go black/crystal when I order mine. Going to wait for Russ to review it and then I'll probably get it in a couple months to avoid early run issues.
He’s talking about dna mobile gaming huh? 😅
💯
Please compare with "Retroid Pocket 4 Pro".
Is performance the same?
Does RP4 also run batocera, or only RP5?
Are RP5 speakers much worse?
I am interested in Wii performance and performance when playing on the TV. Can it handle it or is a Odin 2 needed?
I am a first time buyer, and I want to play Amiga 500, MAME and Wii games. Occasionally, I would like to play some old games in multiplayer on the big screen. Also, I would prefer an OS where I don't have to give big tech like Google my data :)
The og retroid pocket 2 was my first one and surprisingly outlasted my rp3+
I’m trying to decide between this and the steam deck for emulation. I’m wondering if this one will be good enough for me as I mostly want to play PS2/XBOX
analogie sticks are in a comfy position or they are better in the rp mini ?
They're not in a good position on either...well at least not the left analog stick (conventionally used for movement). The Odin 2 and Anbernic 556 stick placement is perfect ergonomically but the RP5/RP mini's D-Pad placement is perfect. So it really comes down to what games you wanna play.
@@EliHank I think this question was more about having the d-pad on top but having the analogie sticks (that's what I'm going to call them from now on) get in the way. It looks like on the Mini the sticks are a little more inboard, meaning less chance of accidentally nudging it when using the d-pad.
You read that bullshit reddit comment too, huh? I usually avoid reddit for that reason, I just enjoy the updates, hands-on impressions, and help posts. Most social media content is not worth my time. Too contrarian, toxic, and misinformed for my likes.
Ha, yeah the negativity is getting really intense lately. Every Retroid launch brings that crowd out louder than ever. I still don't quite understand humans sometimes, but ill keep doing my thing and spreading the best vibes I can ❤
Wanted to upgrade my R36S.. now i found one.. thanks for the video.. u have the link for this RETROID POCKET 5? Love to buy them
I haven’t owned a handheld game device since the first psp back in 2004 lol. Really debating wether I should pick this up or not
This latest batch of retro handhelds are all so pretty
*I'll wait until Batocera is released on the system.* But it's quite promising.
What do you mean? Batocera can be put on any android device can't it? It's just software you download. You can put it on an ad card and insert it anywhere and run it off the SD card.
Are you able to switch out the joysticks?
Yeah sound seemed kinda bad. Not a fan of the all glass front. I think I will have to wait to make a decision on this one.
Either this or the portal for streaming for me, I’m favoring the portal since I have the RG556 already.
I preordered the GameCube colour RP5. Not a huge fan of the GameCube. Just love the mix of colours. I think black is boring. Most electronics today are black.
Same!
The RP4 Pro is my first handheld of this type and I'm already behind. Lol. I've been watching the market for awhile so I'm aware how fast it moves but it's still disappointing that theres already a new one out. No reason I can't just hold out a few years before upgrading though. If i wait long enough we'll eventually have a handheld that'll play PS3 and Xbox 360. Just a matter of time.
Looks nice. Seems like a lot of us reviewers are seeing the Reddit posts about shills
I'm not particularly drawn to Android handheld consoles like the Retroid. For an Android handheld experience, I prefer my much more powerful phone paired with a telescopic gamepad like the Razer Kishi and Emulation Station for Android-that setup just feels superior to buying a dedicated Android handheld. For compact handhelds, I’d rather go with smaller Linux-based consoles like the Miyoo A30, which I recently got and find amazing with Spruce OS.
I really like the grippy texture on the grips hope the have that on the Portal!
The only handheld I ever used when I was a kid was a Nintendo GameBoy. Does this play mario games and youtube?
Yes it can plus much more
Yes and yes 🎉
@@robras2850 thank you!
@@retrohandhelds thank you!
Yeah but if you primarily want to play GameBoy there are more affordable quality options.
If you have a ps5, and you want a portable experience. This makes more sense than the playstation portable.
RP2s still best for the money even today
Ancient chipset with a form factor that doesn't really support the games its meant to run.... for 160 bucks. Fine to enjoy it, but it's firmly mid; and for the cost, not powerful enough
@@JgHaverty Um... the RP2S is only $90.
@@christophergarcia6064 oh you're right, sorry I just saw other sites. At 90$ it is indeed a more compelling buy
wrong device
Super solid for under $100!!
Waiting for a handheld that can play up to the PS2 and OG Xbox (I know Steam Deck can) but competition is good.
Of course we want to see more 😁
How does Rogue Squadron 2 or 3 play?
I've been far more interested in this than the Mini. Already, I'm a bit more impressed by it, and the fact that it's not limited by the size of the screen for things that aren't just 4:3. Like, sure let's just casually play some Vita games.
I really hope the setup is easy like choose and click. Choose the emulator and heres a list of all games to select and done. Having to install everything on a sd card and flash it feels so extra.
When they drop a flip device with a similar screen and performance, I'm all in.
💯 I have a 35xxsp for my front shirt pocket and a steamdeck that I’ll continuously upgrade when they have a new one. The sweet spot left for me is a retroid flip2 with all the specs of the mini/rp5 and I won’t need to upgrade handhelds for years.
Just ordered mine that gc blue is the way
Thanks Stubbs! Im super hyped for this device. Im hoping its gonna be my it device for android.
Hope you enjoy it!
@retrohandhelds how can I not enjoy a GameCube colorway device that actually plays GameCube 😎
This for xcloud, psp, and game cube would be perfect for me
So far working really well for game streaming!
While annoying AF, blurring Nintendo games being emulated is understandable given their copyright strike hammer they're wielding these days. I have an RP4 Pro, and an Odin 2. I'm not getting one of these, it wouldn't be an upgrade, even to the RP4 Pro. At best it would be just a side-grade.
I wish people would STOP saying the glass front is “fingerprinty”. It has an oleophobic coating which actually is fingerprint resistant. It’s on par with a new iPhone.
Cool. It still gets fingerprints on it. Now what.
Even if it has this oleophobic coating and all the other fancy words, it still gets fingerprints on it😅
Those coatings (if present) last a few months and then they are gone. Especially when you're using and cleaning the device regularly it will wear off pretty quick leaving you with the fingerprint magnet again.
@@Tom-pk4ye so it's fingerprinty, and causes cancer.
gamer hands are especially oily with all the cheetos
Seems to me that Retroid is taking design cues from AYN. It's a very sleek design, though I prefer the sticks to be offset.
black or 16-bit color ? i cant decide. Retro color would be cool but black is just so sharp and neutral
I like the non black versions for look, but screen pops the most on the black front!
I don't get the ugly front. Is because the circles around the d-pad and buttons are not the same size?
Ugly isn't the right word, a little boring in comparison to their previous ones is all, has no impact on my enjoyment of the device though ❤
Can i play switch on the RP5?
Nice so clean
So that’s not an affiliate link, right?
does DI run 60fps well on rp5?
I'm in an Android game showcase camp. I know pretty well what the SD865 can emulate (which makes this a desirable device), but I'd like to see some Android games worth paying. There's just too much junk to sift through.
Odin 2 portal or RP5 if price isnt an issue?
If price isn't an issue odin 2 portal all day,bigger screen and likely better hardware.
Odin 2 portal. I have rg 556 which has similar spec as rp5. In rg 556 not all ps2 and game cube games are playable in 2x resolution. Switch indie games emulation also struggle to run.
If price isn't an issue, the only reason to get an RP5 over the Portal is portability.
Its giving me Vita vibes and thats a great thing
Please show streaming on this on the Full Review !
I definitely think that the RP5 looks way cooler then say, the 2S.. design wise, I think Retroid has come a long way..
dont knock the RP2S best squareish design imo. not a gameboy bootleg, not exactly anything but definitely has retro inspired aesthetic.
@@HitoriGnocchi I respect that. That was just my personal opinion
Yeah, modern vs. retro. The gamcube rp5 looks dope. If the RP2S had a 4 inch or bigger screen I'd buy one. Already have a 3.5 inch device
The 2S is a great performing machine for its price, but it has a similar problem that the Mini has - screen to body ratio. I don't care about the kind of vibes the system gives if it's bigger than it needs to be.
That said, I'm going to go play on my RG353p for a bit...
Sexy AF!
However, I wish they made them larger for people with larger hands like myself, it looks tiny :(
@ahmedp8009 yeah I have big hands also, it's on the verge of being uncommon for shooters, but just big enough thankfully. Can't wait to compare against the Odin 2 Portal next for ergo.
Cool video Stubbs, well done man! I just got my black (review unit) as well, looks like the dev/review units are black, same as the Mini. 😉
Cheers man! Can't wait for your content 🎉
@@retrohandhelds Thanks man! 🤩🥰
Yeah I once feel the same way, I Originally wanted to do Retroid Only until One Day I wanted to do More than Retroid.
11:24 IPS display?
its oled, probably just misspoke
AMOLED
Just misspoke, it's Amoled
I do love this channel and i watch a few channels for handheld reviews but one thing that's always weirded me out and I don't understand the fascination of..... Face button asmr!!!! 😵💫
Hey thanks David! People like to hear what the buttons sound like specifically, to get an idea of using it in public or at night around others, see how loud they are or what they feel like, not meant as ASMR per say (but I did have fun with that in our short the other day, heh). Thanks for checking out the channel!
Canceled my pre-order. Don't want that glass front and dpad centric layout.
Still waiting for a 4:3 aspect ratio large (minimum 5 inch screen) device with snapdragon soc and joystick centric layout.
Maybe anbernic, ayn or retroid will do it next year...
does it has Charging Separation? or Bypass Charging like Odin2?
Love my Retroid pro 4 pro
This thing is super rad
Honestly if they make the mini with the Gamecube colorway that would be 😩
I ordered the 16 bit version with 2 backcovers green and transparnt one...cant wait to put my rg556 to rest..i hate those wii sticks on the rg556
Better than rg556?
@patmontes2 performance wise, buttons, and sticks. Ergonomics still feel better on the 556.
@retrohandhelds does those differences justify the higher price?
How were you able to get this so fast
They send out reviewer devices first!
@jang.6097 awe that sucks I ordered mine during the early bird special. Beginning of September, just gotta wait patiently
GeForce Now would be very compelling for me and accessing my Steam Library.
Ah it works well on here too! Tested during the livestream today .
I hate those full glass front screen stuff, one bad drop at the corners and the screen will be done.
Also compared to the RP4 there isn't too much power difference 🤔
Don’t buy one then, problem solved for you.
Yeah a small performance improvement, but better driver support
I beg that you test honkai star rail and see if the controllers are detected natively
I looks like a TSP on steroids with the same size, screen size, and form factor.
TSP has a 4.96in screen, this has a 5.5in screen.
@christophergarcia6064 close enough, it's that extra non bezel space that adds the extra half inch.
@@Jabiinc No... the RP5 has a 5.5in diagonal screen. That's viewable space...
Why did you upscale to 5x PSP? You get the best quality at 4x on a 1080p, going beyond that is meaningless.
Yeah just to stress test, not something I would recommend normally, needless battery drain
Stupid question: can you play your steam games on it?
Yeah via streaming like with moonlight
But, wouldn't every shill say that it's a 'fair and honest review'? :D
I so want to play hyper light drifter on the GameCube version