I don't know if it was an issue with the renders being off-color or the final product coming out in a different hue, but you're right. The green itself isn't bad in a vacuum, it's just not what we expected. -Zu
for the price and performance I will stick with the x55 and a 5 inch screen for under 99. prefer having the larger screen at the expense of a little performance
Glad I'm going with instead of a Miyoo Mini + or RP3+. The fact it has bluetooth support and can play up to gamecube is alot to be desired. Also the 4:3 aspect ratio screen is more suited for retro gaming than a 16:9. I mainly plan on playing Super Nintendo, Genesis, GBA, and an occasional PS1, NDS, and Gamecube game. If you want anything more as far as emulation you might as well go with a Steamdeck or similar devices. The fact this system can run Sunshine and has the analog trigger which means you can run and lightly press for the water is insane to me.
The one thing i like about my r35s is the arkos 2.0 it allows me to flip with a trigger between two screens or top and bottom. And it runs most basic ds games good. And the screen is great.
Good review, Wow you demo a football game, a sports game that wasn't golf or tennis. Braking all the rule I see. (j/k) The TV out, some retroid devices are picky which tv it plays on. had the same issue with the 2+. I think it might not play well with older tv.
28:08 - George Jefferson is gonna be surprised when he finds out Weezy is an uncle! Another great review. I just want to put it out there that I appreciate Zu includes sports games in his emulation showcases. I like older sports games because I hate the Ultimate Team-ification of modern sports titles. Yeah, the old franchise and exhibition modes are still there; but, I feel like all the resources are going to better bleed whales of their cash instead of making a better game. I feel like the NFL 2K games still play a more realistic game of football than the newest Maddens. Popular opinion: exclusive league licenses are the devil and should be banned. Leagues can set a price for their IP; but, any developer should be allowed to pay that price if they can afford it. When I become President we probably won't have world peace, low gas prices, abundant high paying jobs, or a workable plan to eliminate kudzu; but, gosh darn it we'll have 2K football again! 🇺🇲
How does the RP2S do with Android games like Roblox and Minecraft? Looking at this and a few other handheld models for my kid. Trying to avoid higher end systems like Steam Deck or Odin because he's 10 and I'd prefer if he accidentally lose or break it, it's a $100 item and not $300-400+. Thanks!
Okay I know my review isn’t perfectly accurate, but Minecraft performed well on the RP2+ with about 50 FPS so the 2S should do even better with a 60 FPS experience. Roblox ran well on my Snapdragon 695 phone and not the RP2+ and the T610 sits between the T310 and Snapdragon 695. I hope this helps in some way.
It is not the same color, but in the promotional photos it was. very bad retroid, you used to be cool. I laughed a lot when the joke about feed me dust, thanks for the analysis
I am looking for handheld and my priorities are full speed psp support with 2x resolurion and acceptable ps2 support in games like Mortal Kombat , Devil May Cry, Prince of Persia and Harry Potter.
Since you want PSP a 16:9 screen would be ideal so I would suggest the retroid pocket 3+, anbernic 505 or the Retroids flip those should also be able to handle the type of PS2 games you mentioned.
What is it with Retroid, twice the colour is nothing like the luminous green, shown originally. Same with my RP3 +, that was far darker in colour. Edit - I had the clear blue version BTW.
Hi, I have recently been playing a LOT on my new Anbernic RG35XX, I am very new to emulation, I really would quite like to try something that can handle Nintendo DS for Pokémon HGSS/B&W, can you recommend anything?
@@retrohandhelds Thanks so much! from what I can tell the RG35XX H has the same internals as the plus, and I quite like the form factor! so I think I am going to give that a go :) I like this Pocket 2S too, do you think that would be able to handle HGSS/Black and White etc.? Tinkering with android looks fun
Podrias hacer un video propiamente de la retroid poxket 2s jugando varios juegos de gba osea muchisimos mas de los que mostraste entre ellos megamna zero 2?
Really wish it wasn't so bulky, it doesn't have to be. If they would have gotten rid of that huge chin at the bottom and made it as thin as the rp3 this thing would be perfect. I don't really have a good 4:3 device yet so I'm still considering it but I'll probably go with the 353v because it's just such a turnoff to see a screen that doesn't look like it fits on the device in 2023.
“You can muffle the speakers while playing…” Demonstrates by holding thumps unnaturally. 5 seconds later, while playing…no muffling, thumps held naturally. Yeah, sure, make up a non-issue.
Almost no 4:3 games take advantage of dual analog sticks & analog triggers. What is the point of this device? I bought the same exact transparent green 4gb model btw. Lol... It was an impulsive purchase...
@@luqmans7 i have played with it a bit. But to be honest, i have fully stopped using it. I play with my Miyoo Mini Plus every day. I just don't feel like i will use the analog triggers and sticks. Especially with a screen that small, and that aspect ratio.
sorry to say but even with that chipset being better than the powkiddy rgb10max3 pro, the max3 pro runs ps2 better than this and gamecube is perfect. also 3ds runs a bit better than this did.
What did you think about the video? Are you going to be picking up an RP2S?
Community Spreadsheet:
tinyurl.com/RP3PlusGameSettings
Got one already
ones shipping
I did, hope I made the right choice, want it for some gameboy, ps1, gamecube and dreamcast. Hope it's ok!
This Zu guy is making sense
I wouldn’t dare say otherwise 😮
When I saw renders transparent green model was looking much more vibrant and it was looking like it's warm green, this green is looking blue-green
I don't know if it was an issue with the renders being off-color or the final product coming out in a different hue, but you're right. The green itself isn't bad in a vacuum, it's just not what we expected. -Zu
for the price and performance I will stick with the x55 and a 5 inch screen for under 99. prefer having the larger screen at the expense of a little performance
Thank you so much for the video! I appreciate that you mentioned the heating, as most handheld reviews don't mention that.
Glad it was helpful!
I 100 percent feel that rant at the end. Still waiting for my green.
I feel seen and heard. Thank you
Thanks for sharing an honest and detailed review Zu! 🏆
No problemo.
Ordered the jungle green as my first retro handheld 😊 im excited
If N64 was Jungle Green... this is Dank Green. Perhaps without the pungent smell. I was expecting it to be more neon like.
Bummer about the green, doesn’t have near the saturation of the N64 console/controller. If this had a 4” screen it’d be about perfect though.
Glad I'm going with instead of a Miyoo Mini + or RP3+. The fact it has bluetooth support and can play up to gamecube is alot to be desired. Also the 4:3 aspect ratio screen is more suited for retro gaming than a 16:9. I mainly plan on playing Super Nintendo, Genesis, GBA, and an occasional PS1, NDS, and Gamecube game. If you want anything more as far as emulation you might as well go with a Steamdeck or similar devices. The fact this system can run Sunshine and has the analog trigger which means you can run and lightly press for the water is insane to me.
The one thing i like about my r35s is the arkos 2.0 it allows me to flip with a trigger between two screens or top and bottom. And it runs most basic ds games good. And the screen is great.
The Nickleback reference got me LMAO
I'm in love with that green model... but I absolutely adore my 353m
Yes, YES, YES!!!
Shipping from China, the Chinese shipping. You get tracking number and your sanity's slipping. Playing X-men with no lights on...
Elite
I think this is the greatest UA-cam comment I have seen on the platform
That's some Dr Seuss level rhyming
It's been.... one week
@@twoinchrpinchr6040 it's been... 3 weeks since the shopping spree. Dropped my head with a sigh "my wallets empty"...
Voice of a young man hands of a grandad.
Love your reviews bud. This for sure is a great looking device. Thanks for another good one👍
Thanks for watching!
Good review, Wow you demo a football game, a sports game that wasn't golf or tennis. Braking all the rule I see. (j/k) The TV out, some retroid devices are picky which tv it plays on. had the same issue with the 2+. I think it might not play well with older tv.
Just bought this as my second hanheild.(my first retro hanheild the polish rgb10 stopped powering on after 2 days) hoping this will be a great fit!
I hope so too!
28:08 - George Jefferson is gonna be surprised when he finds out Weezy is an uncle!
Another great review. I just want to put it out there that I appreciate Zu includes sports games in his emulation showcases. I like older sports games because I hate the Ultimate Team-ification of modern sports titles. Yeah, the old franchise and exhibition modes are still there; but, I feel like all the resources are going to better bleed whales of their cash instead of making a better game. I feel like the NFL 2K games still play a more realistic game of football than the newest Maddens.
Popular opinion: exclusive league licenses are the devil and should be banned. Leagues can set a price for their IP; but, any developer should be allowed to pay that price if they can afford it. When I become President we probably won't have world peace, low gas prices, abundant high paying jobs, or a workable plan to eliminate kudzu; but, gosh darn it we'll have 2K football again! 🇺🇲
12:43 I see we play games similarly lol
How does the RP2S do with Android games like Roblox and Minecraft? Looking at this and a few other handheld models for my kid. Trying to avoid higher end systems like Steam Deck or Odin because he's 10 and I'd prefer if he accidentally lose or break it, it's a $100 item and not $300-400+. Thanks!
Okay I know my review isn’t perfectly accurate, but Minecraft performed well on the RP2+ with about 50 FPS so the 2S should do even better with a 60 FPS experience. Roblox ran well on my Snapdragon 695 phone and not the RP2+ and the T610 sits between the T310 and Snapdragon 695. I hope this helps in some way.
Where's my RP3+ nipple case Retroid?!?
I absolutely LOVE my RP2s but my vision gets blurry after just an hour 😢. Thinking of getting the Odin 2 but this is so much bigger 😑
It is not the same color, but in the promotional photos it was. very bad retroid, you used to be cool. I laughed a lot when the joke about feed me dust, thanks for the analysis
I am looking for handheld and my priorities are full speed psp support with 2x resolurion and acceptable ps2 support in games like Mortal Kombat , Devil May Cry, Prince of Persia and Harry Potter.
Since you want PSP a 16:9 screen would be ideal so I would suggest the retroid pocket 3+, anbernic 505 or the Retroids flip those should also be able to handle the type of PS2 games you mentioned.
@@retrohandhelds I was thinking abour 3 plus by myself . Probably I will save some extra money and get one.
Its BMO colored! So cute!
What is it with Retroid, twice the colour is nothing like the luminous green, shown originally.
Same with my RP3 +, that was far darker in colour.
Edit - I had the clear blue version BTW.
Do you prefer the R2PS or the RG405M more?
I personally prefer the 405M, but the price to performance ratio is lower than the RP2S. - Zu
@@retrohandhelds does the d pad placement on the 405m bothers you?
Not at all. I'm dpad up/down agnostic though.
@@retrohandheldsthank you! d-pad agnostic... I really liked this expression... I wonder, could I be a d-pad atheist?
@@retrohandhelds how do the two screens compare? I really like the screens on the rp3. Games look amazing on it. Wondering if it’s the same for the 2s
Hi, I have recently been playing a LOT on my new Anbernic RG35XX, I am very new to emulation, I really would quite like to try something that can handle Nintendo DS for Pokémon HGSS/B&W, can you recommend anything?
35XX Plus if you already like the size of the base 35xx. You can also try the RGB30 or any 3566 handheld with a form factor that appeals to you!
@@retrohandhelds Thanks so much! from what I can tell the RG35XX H has the same internals as the plus, and I quite like the form factor! so I think I am going to give that a go :) I like this Pocket 2S too, do you think that would be able to handle HGSS/Black and White etc.? Tinkering with android looks fun
This Handheld isn't for me. But maybe the Retro Pocket Arc will be that Retroid redemption I'm looking for.
Is the 3 plus better?
I hate it when people wake up Uncle Weezy
I guess Gary had another commitment while you were filming
He was with his new friends Steven and Alex at the library. He better not pull this crap again!
Podrias hacer un video propiamente de la retroid poxket 2s jugando varios juegos de gba osea muchisimos mas de los que mostraste entre ellos megamna zero 2?
Que tan buena es la pnatalla para juegos de ds que requieren la doble pantalla como dragon quest 6?
No es ideal porque tienes que estar cambiando, pero varios juegos que no usan mucho las 2 pantallas funcionan muy bien.
@@retrohandhelds como los de pokemon o chrono trigger?
Really wish it wasn't so bulky, it doesn't have to be. If they would have gotten rid of that huge chin at the bottom and made it as thin as the rp3 this thing would be perfect. I don't really have a good 4:3 device yet so I'm still considering it but I'll probably go with the 353v because it's just such a turnoff to see a screen that doesn't look like it fits on the device in 2023.
I’m starting to think green is the only color available since all of the 2S reviews I’ve watched has this color.
It's just the most popular color
I Downloaded F Zero GX On Nintendo Gamecube It Didn't Run On Full Speed
It would appear Zu, me and Joey all released a video at the same time! And we all agree 😮
please can you do streets of rage 4 on it? (android)
Live, Laugh, Batman Returns Nipples Case
Whee! 😂
HDMI is because of that dongle you have. Super janky
I'm trying my best!
Funny enough my 4g model didn’t come, they sent me a 3g model instead
“You can muffle the speakers while playing…” Demonstrates by holding thumps unnaturally.
5 seconds later, while playing…no muffling, thumps held naturally.
Yeah, sure, make up a non-issue.
thump it up!
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
All PS2 Games Do Not Run In Full Speed
❤😢
Almost no 4:3 games take advantage of dual analog sticks & analog triggers. What is the point of this device? I bought the same exact transparent green 4gb model btw. Lol... It was an impulsive purchase...
Hi, are you enjoying your 2s?
@@luqmans7 i have played with it a bit. But to be honest, i have fully stopped using it. I play with my Miyoo Mini Plus every day. I just don't feel like i will use the analog triggers and sticks. Especially with a screen that small, and that aspect ratio.
@@timnosretap7611 alright thanx soo much for the info, i’ll take this into account.
sorry to say but even with that chipset being better than the powkiddy rgb10max3 pro, the max3 pro runs ps2 better than this and gamecube is perfect. also 3ds runs a bit better than this did.
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