Is the Retroid Pocket 2S worth the HYPE?

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 พ.ย. 2023
  • The Retroid Pocket 2S has been out for weeks now and made lots of waves amongst gamers from around the world. Is it as great as we hear? And more importantly, if it is, why?
    All that's left is to watch and find out!
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    🎬 Showcased Product(s) 🎬
    ➯ www.goretroid.com/ ║ Retroid Pocket 2S║
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    📖 Chapters 📖
    🕒00:00 Intro
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    😍 The socials 😍
    💗 I recommend subscribing to TH-cam's channel first
    Any additional support is extremely appreciated 🥹
    🌲Linktree ║ linktr.ee/gametechtalk ║
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    ⚙️ Equipment used in this video ⚙️
    📄The list ║ geni.us/eDeHEo4 ║
    #retroid #gametechtalk #handheldgaming
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  • @TechDweeb
    @TechDweeb 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

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

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

    • @KyleRuggles
      @KyleRuggles 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Canadians in da house! @@GameTechTalk

  • @kamranmammadli5850
    @kamranmammadli5850 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

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

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful, thanks!

  • @briantran3791
    @briantran3791 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @tretmizz5656
    @tretmizz5656 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @RemTilak
    @RemTilak 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GameTechTalk Happy holidays, buddy! :-)

  • @kpgaming13
    @kpgaming13 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wavy intro bro keep it up

  • @TonyJayy
    @TonyJayy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved the intro good job

  • @superscatman4236
    @superscatman4236 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  หลายเดือนก่อน

      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!

  • @Sadtiric
    @Sadtiric 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks!! Greatly appreciated!

  • @ConcasicoWoodworks
    @ConcasicoWoodworks 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @emiliev
    @emiliev 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another well done video

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it! ☺

  • @majinshinsa
    @majinshinsa 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @japyoo2248
    @japyoo2248 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @valvomo1540
    @valvomo1540 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @dbozgt
    @dbozgt 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @SuperNewdles
    @SuperNewdles 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow, this was the best review of the 2s I've seen out of them all :D

  • @labnine3362
    @labnine3362 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 TH-cam/Google. Cheers!

  • @danandtab7463
    @danandtab7463 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +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! 🤣🤣

  • @Ivan94741
    @Ivan94741 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tengo una de estas, y me encanta.

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @BeastingSolo
    @BeastingSolo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @TheRootko
    @TheRootko 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can i change nintendo layout for xbox layout?

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GameTechTalk thanks that's perfect for me

  • @dantefilms3170
    @dantefilms3170 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can it run Old School RuneScape tho? 😂

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @KyleRuggles
    @KyleRuggles 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @dominosnostradamus2415
    @dominosnostradamus2415 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +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. 😈