I've had my RP5 for almost four weeks now and I have it set up fairly well running Daijisho as a frontend. I'm hesitant to mess around with changing anything unless Rocknix offers any other benefits. PS3 and XBox would be a cool addition, but I've heard XBox emulation is pretty crappy, and being overly selective on what PS3 games it can run doesn't seem like it's worth it.
Great breakdown and even better game selection. Thank you for taking the time to pick games that can run half decently, and providing historical context for them.
This is awesome. I can't believe that we can now emulate some PS3 on a reasonably affordable Android based handheld. I remember when "some PS2" was a big deal for this class of handheld. Happy New Year, Rob.
your videos are amazing. got myself a whole list of things to do this 2025, thanks. i was wondering if Virtua Fighter 5 is playable using this approach. hope to hear, happy new year! update: just saw it. patience is a virtue. thanks a heap!
I plan on buying the Odin 2 Max for stuff like this, mind i ask why you sold it? Something i should know before getting one or waiting on for the Odin Portal device to release soon?
Fantastic! I never would have imagined PS3 on a handheld this soon. I almost want an RP5, but I'll wait for a stronger chip that supports Linux for now.
As someone who watches a lot of anime aquapazza is very recognisable becasue it had characters from the VN eroge Utawarerumono, tears to tiara and to heart. Fun fact - To heart had a different ending in the anime than the VN
Really awesome vid dad, thank you. It's incredible how well these titles run on the little potent SD865 and It'll only get better with more optimizations. I'm curious to know if the Odin 2 Portal will have support for a dual boot linux/android handheld. Would love to see what that chip can run comfortably right now. Another banger!!
Hey, have you tried Street Fighter IV, KOF XIII or any ArcSys fighting game to see if the emulator runs them normally/stable on this handheld? Greetings and happy 2025
Nice work! Obviously you cannot test every title but I assume Demons Souls didn't even hit 30fps if it's not in here? Can't wait for the coming years and higher performance chips, if I learned one thing it's that I do not like the android experience on handheld and want to pick linux where possible :D
That's correct! Brooksy from the Rocknix team did test it though: th-cam.com/video/gdnV3V5MLcI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=erHC269nRDqN9rfd It runs slow but it's pretty wild to see it run at all!
What would you recommend for a first retro handheld . . My modded psp vita about had it and looking to upgrade to retro handheld and any recommendations would be appreciated it . . Thank you
Done everything to a 512gb card and now it's saying there's only 2.14gb on the card on the Rocking partition!!!! Thanks a lot!!!! Knackered my card!!!!!
My build of rocknix which is the newest one does not have RPCS3? What can I do? I couldnt get it to work I get some sort of error. I installed firmware and everything.
@retrotechdad yeah I used your build that was linked and it worked. I have to tinker with settings but for the RAM and considering it's early development it wasn't bad at all. I think down the road we may have something. I sometimes have problems with the screen being to pixelated but hey it's still something
@@retrotechdad Little Big Planet game of the year and Ratchet & Clank tools of Destruction. I'm launching the games from Rocknix and I got the Retroid pocket mini.
@@retrotechdad I fixed the problem, The problem was the PlayStation 3 firmware was named incorrectly I was using PS3UPDAT491.PUP. The file must be renamed to PS3UPDAT.PUP for the firmware to be installed correctly. Now the only I need to get working is to control a mapping.
The Rocknix game settings just aren’t working it for me. I set the resolution to 720p, but it keeps sticking at 480i. It’s easier to tweak the settings in RPCS3 because that actually works. And by the way, I’m playing Geometry Wars 3 Dimensions Evolved at 1080p and 60fps! Only downside is RPCS3 drains the Retroid Pocket's battery very quickly - get about one hours play even on a 2D game so only worth using for PS3 exclusives IMO.
Can you test PS3 Football games and post some screenshots? The only game I play when I was young is just PES13 so I wanna get nostalgic feeling with RP5.
Curious if there's any major performance differences between emulation on Linux vs Android. I'd love to switch permanently to Linux on the RP5 but love having access to higher-end emulation.
@naruhearts1 So far, I haven't noticed much of a difference on GameCube. I haven't really messed with PS2 on Rocknix yet, as I'm still in the process of getting my system set up. From what I can see, it looks like Rocknix is still using a version of AetherSX2, and I'm not sure how it stacks to the patched versions of NetherSX2 on Android.
That didn't answer all of our question, the good of ps3 is gta v and white knight chronicles i doubt it will run on this device since you only show puny mini game ps3 rom
I showed games that CAN run. The RP5 and Mini have a Snapdragon 865, it’s impressive that this works at all. The games are “puny” to you but plenty enjoy these titles. 👍
so glad the spot light shined on linx ps3 i been saying it sinse the 351p days but xD if you misstpell stuff and talk alot peple ignore what u say tbh id just think the persons crazy but read along none the less the miss spelling just a encypred hyroglphics
If you are going to buy an Odin 2 Portal and put Linux on it, you might as well get a PC handheld at that point lol. And you’ll actually be able to play some real PS3 games.
Eh that's a pretty ignorant Comment bc current snapdragon chips outperform baseline x86 pcs by a mile. We just don't have the driver and software maturation quite there yet. My ayaneo pocket evo outperforms the steamdeck in ps3 Emulation and so does the odin 2. @@MithosDagon
@@const3llations_370 Keyword is that Odin 2 doesn’t have any Linux support at all. So even if it eventually comes, it will not be anywhere near optimized enough to compete with even Steam Deck. But I’m not even talking Steam Deck. I’m talking a Z1 extreme with Bazzite or Windows. Instead of trying to play PS3 on a RP5 or waiting for Linux on an Odin 2 which will probably never come, then get a PC handheld to play PS3 emulation.
@@retrotechdad In my job, I see lots of, lets say, interesting attempts at creative names. My usual first thought is, "oh no!"... BUT I did come across someone whose parents actually gave them the middle name Danger. This person can truthfully use that "Danger is my middle name" line.
Have you tried Rocknix on your Retroid Pocket 5/Mini yet? Were you surprised by the performance of RPCS3? 🙏🤗
Do retro achievements work in Dolphin on Rocknix?
@@matrixkittyyes
I've had my RP5 for almost four weeks now and I have it set up fairly well running Daijisho as a frontend. I'm hesitant to mess around with changing anything unless Rocknix offers any other benefits. PS3 and XBox would be a cool addition, but I've heard XBox emulation is pretty crappy, and being overly selective on what PS3 games it can run doesn't seem like it's worth it.
I have everything set up with ES-DE on android on my RP5. What does rocknix offer me? I understand I can dual boot it...
This is awesome! Hell Yeah looks awesome! Just bought it. On sale for $3.74 I’m completely forgot about Reshogun. Your are a Beast! Dude!
Dude, Resogun is one of my favorite games ever. It's so good! 🔥🔥
What do you mean you just got it? As of late, the most recent sale was at $7.49 and it was 3.74 7 years ago..
That's pretty cool. Excited to see where we end up in the next year or two.
If we keep getting Linux support on Retroid devices, it's going to be amazing! 🔥🔥
If Valve goes all in on Linux support for arm and manufacturers agree to it, it'll be big.
My RP5 just arrived this morning and I’m setting this up!
how long did it take to come?
@@Macvezmine took about a week
@@ctto9525 Damn, im at like almost two weeks waiting now. Chomping at the bit lol. Thanks for letting me know. Hope you enjoy it.
Did you own a RP4P? If so is it worth upgrading?
Mine took 3 days and i ordered it early jan @Macvez
Great breakdown and even better game selection. Thank you for taking the time to pick games that can run half decently, and providing historical context for them.
This is NUTS. Thanks Dad!
Man, I just ordered a RP5, didn't know this was possible. Now I'm even more excited.
Oh damn, and I just ordered mine RP5 today over RP4P :D guess that was a good choice
For sure! As much as I love the RP4 Pro, the 5 is the better purchase. 🙏
Awesome video bro i love emulation and seeing where its going and hopefully ending up definitley subscribed !!!
Exciting times for sure! 🔥🔥🙏
Mamorukun is a deep cut, thanks for the heads up on it coming to pc, makes me happy to hear
Thumbs up 👍🏼 just for covering Resogun. That game is the only reason I keep a physical PlayStation.
This is awesome. I can't believe that we can now emulate some PS3 on a reasonably affordable Android based handheld. I remember when "some PS2" was a big deal for this class of handheld. Happy New Year, Rob.
Right?! Good times right now!
Are you for real about this?! I got to have a Retroid Pocket 5 and Mini now!
Oh yea!! Just temper your expectations. The games shown here are a good idea of what to expect, but mostly very light PSN games. 🙏
@@retrotechdad All the more to look forward to. Thanks a bunch!
I love hardcore uprising, i 100% that baby back in the day. It is so good!
My man 🔥🔥
I wasn't sold on the retroid pocket 5... until now
Oh man. I hope I can play Tekken Tag Tournament 2 on the Go one Day 😍
Awesome guide !
your videos are amazing. got myself a whole list of things to do this 2025, thanks. i was wondering if Virtua Fighter 5 is playable using this approach. hope to hear, happy new year!
update: just saw it. patience is a virtue. thanks a heap!
You could get the REVO version with Winlator instead if it works.
OMG! Super Stardust playable at full Res!
Right!?! It's the small wins 🤗
damn, I just got my RP5 this thing is so damn good. I sold my Ayn Odin 2 Max and this thing does everything great for half the price.
I plan on buying the Odin 2 Max for stuff like this, mind i ask why you sold it?
Something i should know before getting one or waiting on for the Odin Portal device to release soon?
Fantastic! I never would have imagined PS3 on a handheld this soon. I almost want an RP5, but I'll wait for a stronger chip that supports Linux for now.
Ordered my retroid pocket 5 yesterday did not exspect it to be able to do this woah
Incredible news!
I didn’t even know afterburner existed. It definitely was buried
It's a fun one! Definitely check it out 🤗
wow this is a awesome to see PS3 on this little handheld. my dreaams come true
Woah haven't heard of some of these! they look great!, Thanks for the vid and Happy New Year!
As someone who watches a lot of anime aquapazza is very recognisable becasue it had characters from the VN eroge Utawarerumono, tears to tiara and to heart.
Fun fact - To heart had a different ending in the anime than the VN
Really awesome vid dad, thank you. It's incredible how well these titles run on the little potent SD865 and It'll only get better with more optimizations. I'm curious to know if the Odin 2 Portal will have support for a dual boot linux/android handheld. Would love to see what that chip can run comfortably right now. Another banger!!
Hey, have you tried Street Fighter IV, KOF XIII or any ArcSys fighting game to see if the emulator runs them normally/stable on this handheld?
Greetings and happy 2025
Nice work! Obviously you cannot test every title but I assume Demons Souls didn't even hit 30fps if it's not in here?
Can't wait for the coming years and higher performance chips, if I learned one thing it's that I do not like the android experience on handheld and want to pick linux where possible :D
That's correct! Brooksy from the Rocknix team did test it though: th-cam.com/video/gdnV3V5MLcI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=erHC269nRDqN9rfd
It runs slow but it's pretty wild to see it run at all!
Dope!!!
Question! Does it play any of the wipeout games???
Thanks for the great video, Rob! Happy New Years!
Super vidéo, tu es un génie
No way! PS3!? this is unbelievable!
What about Vita emulation? I’ve never seen someone try it.
I will buy retroid pocket 7 someday
😂
Better to wait for retroid pocket 8.
@@8bitchiptune420so damn true
Your a genius 😊
Excellent video, thank you so much! Does Rocknix give more performance on PS3/PC games than Winlator ?
Wondering if rocknix is going to be available for the Odin 2 portal?
One question, in addition to the RP5 I also have an RG35XX SP, is Rocknix or Knulli better for this in your opinion?
What would you recommend for a first retro handheld . . My modded psp vita about had it and looking to upgrade to retro handheld and any recommendations would be appreciated it . . Thank you
@@crodriguez2004 vita should be fine for retro emulation up to psp
Tmnt, nice! Another digital only game lost but saved by emulation. 🍻🤘🏼🔥
Hi. I read about Rocknix has issues with sleep mode. Is that right ?
Done everything to a 512gb card and now it's saying there's only 2.14gb on the card on the Rocking partition!!!! Thanks a lot!!!! Knackered my card!!!!!
That’s normal… you have the rest of the capacity for game storage.
@ Sorry, my bad, I’ll have another look.
Tried it again. No Roms folder created on Rocking partition
That's two cards Ive used to no avail.
Connect your RP5 via USB and enable the MTP function under Network Settings > USB Gadget. 07:26
Please tell me,can rp5 and mini play pc games on this linux version ?
I didn't try RPCS3 on ARM myself, but from what I saw, ARM SoCs have easier time emulating x86 games (aka Winlator) rather than PS3.
when i click flash from file in balena etcher nothing happens. When i click on flash to file again it has a red circle over it. any suggestions?
My build of rocknix which is the newest one does not have RPCS3? What can I do? I couldnt get it to work I get some sort of error. I installed firmware and everything.
Did you grab the latest dev build? I have a link to the file in my description or you can grab it directly from the Rocknix Discord. 🙏
@retrotechdad yeah I used your build that was linked and it worked. I have to tinker with settings but for the RAM and considering it's early development it wasn't bad at all. I think down the road we may have something. I sometimes have problems with the screen being to pixelated but hey it's still something
Can you PLEASE test NBA Jam On Fire Edition?
I saw that now you can put Linux on Odin 2. How would be RPCS3 performance on it?
On that logic, can you also install linux based pcsx2 on rp5?
So if I have an Sd card where I have all my stuff I run though android, do I need to use a different one for Rocknix?
It will wipe your micro SD card when you flash Rocknix but afterwards you can use the micro SD card in Android.
@@retrotechdadwith caveats! You'll need to fix permissions for /storage.
Thanks for the heads up. Can you elaborate on how to do this?
I'm getting and ext4 fs error the second time I reboot the console while installing Rocknyxx. Do you guys maybe know what can I do to solve this?
Every time I set the per game setting it resets everything back to default when I reboot the device. Is there any way of saving the settings?
Can I use a Micro SD card that I am currently using or does this have to be a new/blank SD card?
Yes, since flashing Rocknix to the microSD will wipe the contents.
You can use the card to store games on the Android afterwards.
Is this setup possible on a Mac if you don’t have a Windows PC?
Yes, it should work almost the same way!
How do you get your games to run? all I get is just a black screen every time I run a game. yes, I do got the PlayStation 3 firmware install.
Which games are you trying to run? Are you trying to launch from Rocknix or within RPCS3?
@@retrotechdad Little Big Planet game of the year and Ratchet & Clank tools of Destruction. I'm launching the games from Rocknix and I got the Retroid pocket mini.
Those games are going to be far too demanding for the Mini. 🙏
@retrotechdad okay
@@retrotechdad I fixed the problem, The problem was the PlayStation 3 firmware was named incorrectly I was using PS3UPDAT491.PUP. The file must be renamed to PS3UPDAT.PUP for the firmware to be installed correctly. Now the only I need to get working is to control a mapping.
The Rocknix game settings just aren’t working it for me. I set the resolution to 720p, but it keeps sticking at 480i. It’s easier to tweak the settings in RPCS3 because that actually works. And by the way, I’m playing Geometry Wars 3 Dimensions Evolved at 1080p and 60fps! Only downside is RPCS3 drains the Retroid Pocket's battery very quickly - get about one hours play even on a 2D game so only worth using for PS3 exclusives IMO.
Best played on Dock mode for now i assume
Can you test PS3 Football games and post some screenshots?
The only game I play when I was young is just PES13 so I wanna get nostalgic feeling with RP5.
Curious if there's any major performance differences between emulation on Linux vs Android. I'd love to switch permanently to Linux on the RP5 but love having access to higher-end emulation.
Thats what i was wondering. Id like a Gamecube and PS2 comparison
@naruhearts1 So far, I haven't noticed much of a difference on GameCube. I haven't really messed with PS2 on Rocknix yet, as I'm still in the process of getting my system set up. From what I can see, it looks like Rocknix is still using a version of AetherSX2, and I'm not sure how it stacks to the patched versions of NetherSX2 on Android.
can it run super robot war og 2nd??
PS3 emulation would be more worth it on the Odin 2 portal
It would be amazing! 🔥🔥 We just don't have Linux support for it. 😭
Any idea why controller is not recognized?
You can try launching RPCS3 from the tools section and then checking your gamepads but it should automatically be detected.
@retrotechdad thanks had to set my controller to SDL.
Love to see if Yakuza runs, don't want to buy a PS3 if I don't have to
Nice almost all game can run
I'm waiting for God of Wat but it looks like its not supported though
Can it run Skyrim?
Winlator with the PC version or Switch on the Android side will be a better option to run Skyrim. 🙏
crazy times
Does roknix have good support for Bluetooth audio w no delayed audio?
No it doesn't have bluetooth audio but it has a 3.5mm jack.
Possible on Odin 2 mini?
Those games were like psvita games does that mean it can't run last of us, dragon's Dogma and souls game?
No, the Retroid Pocket 5 has a Snapdragon 865. It’s a miracle anything PS3 works on it.
@@retrotechdad cause those were not AAA heavy games guess that will work.
Nice, but wgen read PS3 emulation I ecpected Gran turismo 5,6.
God of war , GTA V etc. Regards
Those games probably ran like $hitte.
@@animejoe4041it would still be interesting to see it on here
@@TVCHLORD steam deck running native
th-cam.com/video/d1rGkgKyd54/w-d-xo.html
you think pocket 5 stronger than deck?
Retroid pocket 6 needs the snapdragon elite so we can play gran turismo 6
if pocket support linux (required)
Cn it run gta4?
Need the snap dragon 8 3rd gen to crank it to native 3d ps3 speed.
Does this only work on this device?
for devices support dualboot linux android only
no native port rpcs3 apk
8 elite: finally a worthy opponent, our fight will be legendary 😂
Sure, if there is Linux for 8 elite devices.
That didn't answer all of our question, the good of ps3 is gta v and white knight chronicles i doubt it will run on this device since you only show puny mini game ps3 rom
I showed games that CAN run. The RP5 and Mini have a Snapdragon 865, it’s impressive that this works at all.
The games are “puny” to you but plenty enjoy these titles. 👍
@@retrotechdad consegue encontrar um drive bom para jogar zelda tears of kingdom?
I'm still waiting for proper releases of Linux for the Retroid Pocket 5/mini like we were promised, loll
Whats "improper" about this one? Are you wanting a full desktop experience?
Does the ps3 emu allow you to play ps2 games too?
Why? AetherSX2/NetherSX2 work great!
I was thinking is it possible to do an android wrapper to run it over bionics with termux or something.
running like shitsss
don't do it
@@pupo-j2x I was thinking to downscale it to 272p or 180p to get it playable
@@jierenzheng7670 then you eyes will be blind lol
Did Rob actually scoop Russ on this?
can it run red dead redemption
so rp6 will be great for ps3 cant wait
If we continue to get Linux support, then yes!!! 🔥🔥
so glad the spot light shined on linx ps3 i been saying it sinse the 351p days but xD if you misstpell stuff and talk alot peple ignore what u say tbh id just think the persons crazy but read along none the less the miss spelling just a encypred hyroglphics
How about switch games?
My dumbass was waiting to see how MGS4 runs 😂
If rpcs3 is optimised for steamdeck
That would have been great
rpcs3 need strong cpu like 7800x3d
steam deck can playing is miracles
@pupo-j2x i don't understand numbers
@@sivapetit1 check this video
th-cam.com/video/YVZqO9Hkz5c/w-d-xo.html
need amd ryzen 7800x3d cpu for heavy ps3 games
Give us Odin 2 Portal! pls 😅
me crying with my retroid pocket 4 pro
Can it run Demon's Souls?
Odin 2 portal please
I assume rp5 is a unlocked bootloader straight out the box
Can someone test 3D Dot Game Heroes please?
So in theory...if the Odin 2 Portal was on linux....🧐
Sooo much power, it's such a shame we don't have any Linux support for it. 😭
If you are going to buy an Odin 2 Portal and put Linux on it, you might as well get a PC handheld at that point lol. And you’ll actually be able to play some real PS3 games.
Anything can be.. with "if".
Eh that's a pretty ignorant Comment bc current snapdragon chips outperform baseline x86 pcs by a mile. We just don't have the driver and software maturation quite there yet. My ayaneo pocket evo outperforms the steamdeck in ps3 Emulation and so does the odin 2. @@MithosDagon
@@const3llations_370 Keyword is that Odin 2 doesn’t have any Linux support at all. So even if it eventually comes, it will not be anywhere near optimized enough to compete with even Steam Deck.
But I’m not even talking Steam Deck. I’m talking a Z1 extreme with Bazzite or Windows. Instead of trying to play PS3 on a RP5 or waiting for Linux on an Odin 2 which will probably never come, then get a PC handheld to play PS3 emulation.
6% battery, you sure like to live on the edge
Danger is my middle name 🔥🔥
@@retrotechdad In my job, I see lots of, lets say, interesting attempts at creative names. My usual first thought is, "oh no!"... BUT I did come across someone whose parents actually gave them the middle name Danger. This person can truthfully use that "Danger is my middle name" line.
😅😅 That’s awesome lol
Interesting. Can it run persona 5 ? XD
And they say its impossible to ps3 on android device.
this is linux not android apk
Please text on snapdragon x elite
What about this running on Odin 2 since it's much more powerful than Retroid Pocket 5/Mini?
Unfortunately we don't have Linux support for Odin 2 so we have no way of running RPCS3. 😭
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