Stick on the bottom works fine, the problem is that they have it directly below the D-pad. They need to move it inboard, making V shape controls. Then you are not cramped using the lower controls. 🍻
Stick on the bottom on this device is only fine for d-pad centric games. And a lot of them can be played on cheaper devices (50-70$). I agree it's good for people that want to play specific dpad centric games from ps2, gamecube... . But it's definitelly not "fine" for people that want to play joystick centric games, unless they know they're gonna play only for short periods of time, or have young healthy hands(and they don't care about them). But when you know you gonna play only for short periods, why not just stick with pico-8 and be satisfied. Add nes/snes/gba and you are good for years.
Part of the reason I got this is dpad up top because my Odin 2 is already stick up top and the dpad on that is crampy. I’m sure custom grips will be able to make this a bit more comfy, though.
Considering every other high end handheld has the dpad on the bottom I am glad retroid put it on top. It's the reason why I chose this handheld over waiting. A lower dpad feels way less comfortable than having the stick down there. I think a better solution would be to offset like the PlayStation.
Mine should be coming tomorrow and the left stick is my concern as well. I just will plan on buying a grip once someone on esty makes one. Could've been the perfect handheld
Why is the design made for playing PS1 and below? Does the PS2 controller not have the same design as the PS1 controller? Now... my OG RG350... THATS for PS1 and below, loaded up mine with a 512gb card and all the Sega CD, TG-CD games, nearly all the non CD based systems below that and about 300gb of PS1 goodness.
Another down part is that it's really noisy. The fan and the buttons. The fan is like a plane. Besides that I love it. Specially 3ds with improved resolution, enjoying that a lot.
3:32 this was the main complaint about rp4, but this is literally on %80+ handheld devices, including switch, switch lite and oled, but no one complained until rp4? It always shook me 🤷♂️
I must be the only freak who doesn’t care about stick placement or controller preference. I just pick up anything and use it fine. I’m the same with guns and rifles though. Idk what it’s like to not be able to pick something up and just use it. All seems just natural for me. Not judging I just struggle to understand the actual struggle I guess for people interfacing with different things where as I just never have complaints haha
Yeah I just use things as they are made and unless it’s something that’s completely wrong with the design I don’t mind or notice the way the controls are
It's mentioned in the video. This will play everything up to PS2, GameCube and Wii nearly perfect. You can squeeze in some Switch but it won't be as smooth as it would be on a Switch itself.
@@JeererDaClown Thank you for your reply and the video! So, you're saying the GBA, DS and 3DS Pokemon games should run somewhat perfectly on the device?
Stick on the bottom works fine, the problem is that they have it directly below the D-pad. They need to move it inboard, making V shape controls. Then you are not cramped using the lower controls. 🍻
Stick on the bottom on this device is only fine for d-pad centric games. And a lot of them can be played on cheaper devices (50-70$). I agree it's good for people that want to play specific dpad centric games from ps2, gamecube... . But it's definitelly not "fine" for people that want to play joystick centric games, unless they know they're gonna play only for short periods of time, or have young healthy hands(and they don't care about them). But when you know you gonna play only for short periods, why not just stick with pico-8 and be satisfied. Add nes/snes/gba and you are good for years.
Part of the reason I got this is dpad up top because my Odin 2 is already stick up top and the dpad on that is crampy. I’m sure custom grips will be able to make this a bit more comfy, though.
Dpad goes up top on all retroid devices because retro is in the name. It’s their business model.
What game is that at 6:50?
Gotcha Force for GAMECUBE 👍
Its literally the most beautiful handheld ive owned
Considering every other high end handheld has the dpad on the bottom I am glad retroid put it on top. It's the reason why I chose this handheld over waiting.
A lower dpad feels way less comfortable than having the stick down there.
I think a better solution would be to offset like the PlayStation.
Mine should be coming tomorrow and the left stick is my concern as well. I just will plan on buying a grip once someone on esty makes one. Could've been the perfect handheld
The design was made for playing games ps1 and below.
Which is ironic considering it comes in a GameCube color
@oOTheMastaOo240 AND Game Cube (and PS2) hardware playing ability, at higher resolutions no less!
Why is the design made for playing PS1 and below? Does the PS2 controller not have the same design as the PS1 controller?
Now... my OG RG350... THATS for PS1 and below, loaded up mine with a 512gb card and all the Sega CD, TG-CD games, nearly all the non CD based systems below that and about 300gb of PS1 goodness.
Is there a GRIP to make the RP5 more ergonomic (that will also fix the fact that the left stick is too low)?
Is Retroid not creating a Grip?
Ive heard that retroid wont be making an official grip, but sellers on esty have said that they will be working on one soon
probably not because it already kinda has grips so either wait for one or 3d print if you have one
Another down part is that it's really noisy. The fan and the buttons. The fan is like a plane. Besides that I love it. Specially 3ds with improved resolution, enjoying that a lot.
3:32 this was the main complaint about rp4, but this is literally on %80+ handheld devices, including switch, switch lite and oled, but no one complained until rp4? It always shook me 🤷♂️
Plus the additional grip made it much more comfortable, even better so than the Odin 2. It's nice for the versatility.
Finally someone said it, i thought this was weird, i used the switch lite for so long and nobody comllained
6 mini should keep that stick setup and the larger 6 flips the sticks would be perfect.
Stick at the bottom killed it for me.. Canceled my preorder . Hoping for a stick up top on the next RP
Doesn’t Gravelware means ewaste. This definitely isn’t
D-pad below the stick they had that on the retroid pocket 2 was a pain on the thumb
I must be the only freak who doesn’t care about stick placement or controller preference. I just pick up anything and use it fine.
I’m the same with guns and rifles though. Idk what it’s like to not be able to pick something up and just use it. All seems just natural for me. Not judging I just struggle to understand the actual struggle I guess for people interfacing with different things where as I just never have complaints haha
Yeah I just use things as they are made and unless it’s something that’s completely wrong with the design I don’t mind or notice the way the controls are
I have preferences, but yeah, like different cars, you just adapt to how it is setup @Elite4CardShop
How does the Pokemon games from all gens run on this? Just ordered one myself and I'm super stoked to get my hands on this! Nice video btw !
It's mentioned in the video. This will play everything up to PS2, GameCube and Wii nearly perfect. You can squeeze in some Switch but it won't be as smooth as it would be on a Switch itself.
@@JeererDaClown Thank you for your reply and the video! So, you're saying the GBA, DS and 3DS Pokemon games should run somewhat perfectly on the device?
@@tenyoki Yes
@@tenyokiIt will run flawless. Most 3DS games even in 3x resolution
@@Edwinschuur Thanks man!
It can run NBA 2K25 MyTEAM Mobile smoothly?
Should've gotten the Odin Portal indigo
With this being an all glass front there's no way im using mine without a screen protector
And all the other handhelds like switch, steam deck have bezels…
This cost 200€ and looks more expensive.
The RG556 right stick is in a better place too. The Pocket 5 right stick gets in the way of the buttons.
You lost me at 245 $ 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Gen 5 down - stick bottom. Gen 6 up - stick top. This should be the universal rule.
Premium premium premium!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reported 💜
wha-
Better than switch smh.
Mine arrives tomorrow but i think I'm going to sell it straight away. I think I've come to realize that stick on bottom is uncomfortable
You've not even tried it and want to sell it smh 🙄🙄