Is the Retroid Pocket 2S worth the HYPE?

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  • Опубліковано 31 січ 2025

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  • @TechDweeb
    @TechDweeb Рік тому +28

    Love your editing style!
    *Timmies cheers to a fellow Canadian*

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  Рік тому +3

      Yayyy! Nothing like a Timmies cheer to start my day! 😁 Tks ❤️🤍❤️

    • @KyleRuggles
      @KyleRuggles Рік тому +2

      Canadians in da house! @@GameTechTalk

  • @kamranmammadli5850
    @kamranmammadli5850 Рік тому +5

    wow, my man graduated from video editing bootcamp:)) liked your concise speech and not just another reviewer style

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  Рік тому +2

      Wow, thanks! Editing is very much still an on-going process and some of the things out there that I see, I know I'd never achieve but hey, thanks for seeing it for what it is, an honest body of work. Cheers!

  • @RetroVGs
    @RetroVGs Рік тому

    Excellent review! Thanks for clarifying the audio jack goes both ways, that's HUGE.

  • @RemTilak
    @RemTilak Рік тому +1

    Thx for the cool and good review. I'm a WIN Max 2 user, but I definitely like to watch videos about other handheld devices. Thank you very much for all the info you share with us. Keep it up! :-)

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Rem, I got a video that might be a bit more to your liking coming in a week or two! 😉 Happy Holidays!

    • @RemTilak
      @RemTilak Рік тому

      @@GameTechTalk Happy holidays, buddy! :-)

  • @rrahll
    @rrahll 2 місяці тому

    Awesome editing mate! Liked and subscribed!

  • @tretmizz5656
    @tretmizz5656 Рік тому +1

    Great video :) I subscribed. Keep up the great work!

  • @AznKei1
    @AznKei1 5 місяців тому

    I bought a Retroid Pocket 2+ from a seller for 90CAD and while I like it the left analog sticks more out than the right analog which can be troublesome when you try to carry it in your pocket. The 2S analogs seems to be the same height. Nice review though.

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you greatly! I never owned the 2+ if being honest, I don't have any reference.

    • @AznKei1
      @AznKei1 4 місяці тому

      @@GameTechTalk They're similar except the left stick are positioned on the top-left and there's no R3/L3. It's a little bit underpowered compared to the 2S, being released a year earlier but most of the time I play rhythm games like Dance Dance Revolution & Pump It Up because I like smashing buttons quickly.

  • @Ananchel27
    @Ananchel27 5 місяців тому +1

    In my personal opinion, this is the best for affordability and also if you only want it to play up to Dreamcast games. This is perfect for that and I wassss going to purchase the Pocket 4 Pro however I thought to myself, I already love playing Gamecube and PS2 games on my tv why not just use this for my older games instead? Plus it's A LOT cheaper and more comfortable to hold.

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  5 місяців тому

      I haven’t picked it up in a minute but when I had originally, I was amazed at how good this one particularly felt. Thanks for reminding me, I’ll pick it up again soon!

  • @СергійДмитренко-ю2ъ
    @СергійДмитренко-ю2ъ 3 місяці тому

    Wow ! Great video ! Thanks man !

  • @Sadtiric
    @Sadtiric 9 місяців тому

    I have been fighting myself for months on this one. I know I don't NEED it, but I want it so bad!! 💚Great video, I really dig your style! ^_^

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks!! Greatly appreciated!

  • @briantran3791
    @briantran3791 8 місяців тому

    I really enjoyed the video . The intro was was amazing too.

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  8 місяців тому

      Thanks! I'd like to do some intros like that again in the future, glad you enjoyed!

  • @Busyshark92
    @Busyshark92 6 місяців тому

    I got the metal one and loving it!

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  6 місяців тому

      Yeah, Retroid did a lot of things right, no great, with this handheld. Cool stuff for sure!

  • @majinshinsa
    @majinshinsa Рік тому +4

    Love your review of this handheld. I think I'll pass for now as I bought a RP2/RP3 and never used them... I buy too many devices to keep up with them

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  Рік тому +2

      Ahahah! I hear you, I'm in the same boat so I try to recycle them into a UA-cam career 😂 All kidding aside though, thanks Majin, I appreciate the kind words!

  • @rayfoxcocus69urmutha30
    @rayfoxcocus69urmutha30 Місяць тому

    Great review , I want one

  • @MrPnutt916
    @MrPnutt916 6 місяців тому

    Awesome review

  • @superscatman4236
    @superscatman4236 9 місяців тому

    2:09 is that some Faxanadu I see back there? I enjoy me some Faxanadu. One of my favorite NES soundtracks!

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  9 місяців тому

      Right? That game's soundtrack is seared into my brain and has been living rent free for decades. One of the very few games I replay from time to time!

  • @kpgaming13
    @kpgaming13 8 місяців тому

    Wavy intro bro keep it up

  • @TonyJayy
    @TonyJayy Рік тому

    Loved the intro good job

  • @dbozgt
    @dbozgt Рік тому

    There error in your video says internal 126gb emmc actually 128gb emmc. Great video thank you.

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  Рік тому +1

      I must've had a brain fart, my apology. Thanks for pointing out the mistake. Cheers! :)

  • @BeastingSolo
    @BeastingSolo Рік тому

    From what i experience from this to improve on just little is make 4 inch screen without bezel i like box screen rather then widescreen as i just wanna play gamecube ps2 and below. And just make it handle gamecube and ps2 with perfection as im old school gamer. Grew up on original nintendo up to ps2. I just wanna play older games.

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  Рік тому

      I reckon it might take a bit of extra time, maybe a year or two? 4:3 or 3:2 panels tend to stay in the entry level model and those are usually not efficient enough for Gamecube and PS2 but hopefully, in a year or two, as we get that "annual mainstream" chip upgrade, I think the device you describe is not that far off.

    • @BeastingSolo
      @BeastingSolo Рік тому

      Yea I agree I like the size of rps2 if it can have 4 inch screen and 8 gigs of ram and better chipset. But I'd say a year or so it be more affordable. But rps2 is great for N64 and below which I'm fine with and fact can play sum gc dc and PSP I'm ok with. Plus I love green color. For price it's definitely worth it.

    • @googlesucks6029
      @googlesucks6029 9 місяців тому

      Then just buy a different device. Like the RP 4 pro. You essentially wrote I'd like this device if it was a different device.

  • @danandtab7463
    @danandtab7463 10 місяців тому

    did all of you on youtube decide together to go with the green one, or...? I just got my 2s today, and of course I got the green one :)

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  10 місяців тому +1

      Ahahahaha! You know, we all look at the same devices and I do think there is a mental process of wanting to break the "mundane" from time to time so indeed, the color that stands out often gets picked. Or, there is no actual logic and we just all like green, you included! 🤣🤣

  • @emiliev
    @emiliev Рік тому

    Another well done video

  • @japyoo2248
    @japyoo2248 Рік тому

    Just ordered the 3gb version for 126 bucks including shipping got the miyoo mini plus now but not very comfortable hopefully this one will feel better.

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  Рік тому +2

      Oh definitely, they both are nice but where if I had to pick one, RP2S no questions asked. RP2S is a legitimate solution. MiyooM+ is more of a novelty, just a very amazing one.

  • @ConcasicoWoodworks
    @ConcasicoWoodworks Рік тому

    Would you recommend it for something like retro shooters? I would love to have something like this for Half Life or Quake ports

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  Рік тому +1

      Oh definitely, it's a bit on the small side screen-wise but all the same and because it is so light, keeping it close to your face is easily achieved for long periods with this handheld.
      After which, you'd most likely tackle these retro shooting using their original control schemes and yes, I can't think of any reason why you wouldn't have a blast from the past, if but feeling like you are compromising a bit. But believe me, the nostalgia will more than make up for it. Thanks for engaging!

    • @ConcasicoWoodworks
      @ConcasicoWoodworks Рік тому

      It occurred to me to install the Quake port into my Miyoo Mini + and the game runs great, although the controls really need those dual joysticks. I will keep the 2S in mind and maybe I'll grab it in a sale 👍
      Also, do you know if the 2S can run ps1 games through Duckstation? Because if it can run them with some of the fixes it provides, I'm sold on it

  • @labnine3362
    @labnine3362 Рік тому

    Anyone else get horrific sound from the HDMI??? Any fixes for this?

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  Рік тому

      I do not personally but if I did, I'd look into finding a potential setting in the debug/developer mode of Android. You should find a guide on how to access it without too much effort on UA-cam/Google. Cheers!

  • @marksmith-po7wl
    @marksmith-po7wl 7 місяців тому +1

    I guess im gonna pull the trigger on one of these before Soulja Boy gets his hands on them and knocks up the price an extra $200 bucks.

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  7 місяців тому +1

      😂😂😂 I'd bet it won't happen because Chinese manufacturers probably learned it's bad press at this point! 😅

    • @marksmith-po7wl
      @marksmith-po7wl 7 місяців тому

      @@GameTechTalk LOL and i subbed you too bro! Nice channel and content.

  • @valvomo1540
    @valvomo1540 Рік тому

    How is the temperature if I play only Dreamcast and PSP? Any issues?

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  Рік тому

      Oh no issues at all. I hardly ever felt even a bit of warmth throughout my testings, including when pushing it to its limits.

  • @TheRootko
    @TheRootko Рік тому

    Thanks for the video. Would it be possible to test 2 more games? Legacy of Kain - Soul Reaver 2 and Defiance. No need to make another video, you could simply reply to this message. Thanks!

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  Рік тому

      Nice classics there! Sorry for the delay, I was mid productions but I got the info you were looking for: Soul Reaver 2 was almost playable, dips can get quite low (40-45fps) if possible, I'd look for a PAL rom and I think it might be a decent experience overall. As for Defiance, it's similar but the dips are lower (as low as 30fps), and even when dipping at 50 from 60, the game slows down whereas Soul Reaver 2 maintains gamespeed better despite fluctuations. While I think, that with patience and concessions, Defiance might be feasible, I'd reserve that game for a strong handheld.
      Defiance

    • @TheRootko
      @TheRootko Рік тому

      @@GameTechTalk wow, thanks for getting back to me and testing those games. I think I'll wait for some 4:3 2024 handheld that will manage to play both. I have a Steam deck and it can handle any PS2 game, I'm just looking for something more portable. And also cheap 😀 Cause I don't feel like shelling out $350+ for Odin 2 or $250 for retroid 4 pro (with taxes and shipping)...

  • @rnova294
    @rnova294 Рік тому

    Can i change nintendo layout for xbox layout?

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  Рік тому +1

      If you mean the physical buttons? No you cannot, the notches won't align properly. If you mean their values, yes you can in software. Cheers!

    • @rnova294
      @rnova294 Рік тому

      @@GameTechTalk thanks that's perfect for me

  • @Ivan94741
    @Ivan94741 Рік тому

    Tengo una de estas, y me encanta.

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  Рік тому +1

      ¡Gracias por tu comentario! Sí, es un muy buen dispositivo :)

  • @KyleRuggles
    @KyleRuggles Рік тому +1

    I so want this but I already have a few devices already, I was super pissed it had those Hal sticks and analog triggers! It doesn't feel like we got the RP3+ that long ago and this is such an upgrade for the hardware. I'd love if we had a proper back button the RP3+ or a way to remap the home button to a back button, i tried using a button remapper but it f*cks with PPSSPP, Redream and Dolphin controls. I hate touching the screen lol. I gotta skip this, got an Odin, RP3+, RG351V, and an old GP2X Ver.2 from 2005/06, and that's enough for now lol.
    Great review, buddy!

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  Рік тому +2

      Soo many devices!! It went from like 4-5 releases a year to 45 lol, I don't blame you for drawing the line at some point! 🤣

    • @KyleRuggles
      @KyleRuggles Рік тому +1

      You're telling me! 45!? Jesus, man! lol!
      I mean I don't want it to be like women and shoes, shoes for every occasion lol. I just need something pocketable, something powerful but portable and like.. that's it lol. @@GameTechTalk

  • @dantefilms3170
    @dantefilms3170 10 місяців тому

    Can it run Old School RuneScape tho? 😂

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  10 місяців тому +1

      I wouldn't actually know but I would assume it does? Unless it's notoriously taxing on hardware, this thing can still pack a decent punch and old Runescape looks pretty basic by today's standards lol. Or maybe it is hard on CPUs for having multiple players simultaneously?
      Yeah I really don't know, sorry.

    • @dantefilms3170
      @dantefilms3170 10 місяців тому

      @@GameTechTalk hopefully it runs on there lol, thanks for the reply!

  • @dominosnostradamus2415
    @dominosnostradamus2415 Рік тому

    They need to make it just a little less powerful than the steam deck

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  Рік тому +3

      More power on Android is nowhere near as valuable as on SteamOS or PC. Android does not YET leverage even the top-tier SoC that the platform has. Even Apple barely scratches the surface with their new "console quality" releases now coming to the Pro 15 lines. But, for emulation purposes, a device such as the Odin 2 is pretty much the best in terms of raw power we can get on Android. At least until the Redmagic 9 Pro release in December that has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. I can't wait to see just how superior it'll be to Bionic A17 Pro. 😈