This feels like the Retroid Pocket 4 designers had finished the shell design before the internal design was done. So they decided to launch this model to test out a clamshell design with active cooling, for the eventual 4.
I hope the 4 has real joysticks, I personallt think that the clamshell/larger screen isn't a good tradeoff for slider nubs and an overall bulkier system
new subscriber. Thank You! I've changed my order from red to SNES and seeing yours confirms that was the right choice. I'm excited to get mine. I love the triggers and hope the sliders work well for me, I actually like them on my 3DS...
Hey! Thanks for subscribing. If you like the 3DS sliders I think you’ll be fine. The 16bit color way definitely looks nicer than I expected and haven’t loved what I’ve seen of the shiny red so I think you made a good choice.
@@MjolnirStone I was torn when I ordered then saw an unboxing of the red and didn't like it at all... I was able to email and get it changed and they even game me the $5 back since I wasn't getting the limited edition.
@@benjaminbjacobsen Nice! Glad they took care of you. I know people have had some complaints but on the whole I’ve found their customer service does a pretty good job with stuff like that.
You just gained a subscriber. I have no idea why my device hasn't shipped when I ordered it within 30 seconds of drop. But thank you so much for the detailed review!
Same here, I understand they are a small team, but I feel if they were a little more responsive and honest about actually how long it would take to ship out I feel people would be more understanding 😅
Sorry about that. My unit was sent for review or I’m sure I would be waiting with you. They definitely are a small team and I’m sure they are working hard to get them shipped. I expect a lot of people will get shipping notifications next week.
Agreed. Although I love the design of the 3+ I hate carrying a case and feel like I need to, but with the clamshell I will be more likely to bring it with me because without a case it is obviously much more pocketable.
I'm not a fan of all that empty space on the bottom half. I appreciate that there are reasons they designed it that way, but I don't find it aesthetically pleasing; it makes the whole unit look cheap and dull, to me.
I get what you’re saying and I don’t disagree but having seen the internals, it’s right. The space under that empty area doesn’t have room for buttons or really anything else. So aesthetically I get the complaints, but there wasn’t room left to do anything with that area.
Chinese companies are very good at copying what already exists and doing it better. But these companies have a serious problem in design new products. Just look at the Anbernic and Powkiddy products, a lot of the products are bizarre.
@@MjolnirStone Yeah, I've heard that the space needed for the cooling system wouldn't allow for stuff like a second screen, so I get why there's no extra tech there. Still, I think even some sort of design in the middle would have gone a long way...but I suppose they may have thought the blanks spots would encourage people to personalize their handhelds with stickers or something like that.
I love the clamshell form factor and have no issues with sliders if they're done well, however I'm only going to get one if they release a clear purple version.
Great video. I've been waiting on the unboxing vids before ordering. I do like the new form factor and all. Trying to decide on my favorite color as they are not offering as much as with the RP3+
I can't see how the sliders were a necessary change just because of the clamshell. The XD handhelds were clamshells and they had analogue sticks almost 10 year ago. If possible it'd be nice to see a comparison between the clamshell options available with the GPD XD and perhaps the Powkiddy v90. One thing I do know is that the d-pad on this is going to be better than the one on the GPD XD because there's no way it could possibly be worse.
@@KingPepper41 That's true but the XD did have L3+R3 buttons on the face, so that function wasn't lost. Personally I kind of liked having them separate as I'm a bit too heavy handed and keep accidentally pressing them on other controllers.
@@MjolnirStone GPD did add separate buttons for L3+R3 so the function wasn't lost and to me those buttons and the rest made far better use of the free space on the front. Plus after after this much time there really isn't a small clickable analogue stick that could have been used in the Flip?
Thor's might coming back with another banger unboxing! Love to see it! Edit: Would love to see if the active cooling results in better sustained performance. I found that if the RP3+ starts to get hot then it's a wrap for performance.
Hey! I’ll be checking battery life with the fan on and off and doing thermal comparisons to see just how much heat it takes care of. That’ll be in the review.
Honestly I’m so happy we are getting a clamshell design handheld. These types just fit so well in pocket Though I think I might hold out to see if a plus version or such comes out. I (believe they said it these are the same power as the RP3+) I’d like Something that could handle more ps2 games so hopefully a plus or something else clamshell comes out!
If/When you do a Dreamcast video, can you show us how to set up analog triggers. Great unboxing and looking forward to future Retroid Pocket Flip videos👍
Good for you sir to get your pocket flip It's been completely a month now since I order from there website and there's no update about my order and no shipping information or a tracking number It's definitely a disrespect for the customer's to sell them something and not send it to them
6:00 Which version of Street Fighter Alpha 3 was this? I'm assuming it's not the arcade version because of the flashing "Press Start" prompt on Player 2's side. And i know it's not the PS1 version because Blanka has his back walking animations intact. I would imagine it's not the PSP version because of the hit impact sound effect being faithful to the arcade origin. So I'm guessing it's the Dreamcast/NAOMI version, or could it be the PS2 version?
Thanks for sharing your first thoughts! Do cloud streaming services like GeForceNow or Xcloud work on this device? I want to get it, but only if this model solved problem from previous models where the second triggers weren’t recognized by those streaming services. I want to stream Riders Republic or Forza Horizon 4/5 on the device. Would I be able to play those games through internet streaming on the RP Flip? Please let me know if you have any advice!
It really depends on which games and whether you need perfect emulation. A lot of the PS2 library is playable, and some nearly perfect. However, which games run well and which don’t can be surprising.
That's the handheld emulation scene for ya, there is always new tech just on the horizon. Retroid are releasing at least one other emulation device this year as well.
Good question. I checked now and yes, you can. I had some issues when I had the sliders pressed all the way to one direction but the click worked, I just didn’t “feel” the click.
You can do anything you could on another Android device, so it should work. I know people have used them to do Twitch streaming and stuff, and also since you do have HDMI out you could use that and stream/capture from another device. If you want!
@Mjolnir Stone: Games & Stuff That is very cool. I'm most likely going to order one of these. I was really, really close to getting an Anbernic RG505 but this seems so much better. Thanks for the helpful info!
Trash keypad and trash camera on a device I would honestly only really wan to use to play games. No thank you. I woulf rather they invest more time in making the device more powerful so that it can handle ps2 games better.
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This feels like the Retroid Pocket 4 designers had finished the shell design before the internal design was done. So they decided to launch this model to test out a clamshell design with active cooling, for the eventual 4.
If you saw the show that Retroid took part at, on the board at the back was listed RP4 Flip, then a line going to the right, showing RP5 - 2023?
Maybe so, although I don’t think the 4 is anywhere close and I would expect if anything it may be offered in flat or clamshell options.
I hope the 4 has real joysticks, I personallt think that the clamshell/larger screen isn't a good tradeoff for slider nubs and an overall bulkier system
new subscriber. Thank You! I've changed my order from red to SNES and seeing yours confirms that was the right choice. I'm excited to get mine. I love the triggers and hope the sliders work well for me, I actually like them on my 3DS...
I have heard the sliders on here are actually better then 3DS's - Not sure how true that is.
Hey! Thanks for subscribing. If you like the 3DS sliders I think you’ll be fine. The 16bit color way definitely looks nicer than I expected and haven’t loved what I’ve seen of the shiny red so I think you made a good choice.
@@MjolnirStone I was torn when I ordered then saw an unboxing of the red and didn't like it at all... I was able to email and get it changed and they even game me the $5 back since I wasn't getting the limited edition.
@@benjaminbjacobsen Nice! Glad they took care of you. I know people have had some complaints but on the whole I’ve found their customer service does a pretty good job with stuff like that.
You just gained a subscriber. I have no idea why my device hasn't shipped when I ordered it within 30 seconds of drop. But thank you so much for the detailed review!
Same here, I understand they are a small team, but I feel if they were a little more responsive and honest about actually how long it would take to ship out I feel people would be more understanding 😅
Sorry about that. My unit was sent for review or I’m sure I would be waiting with you. They definitely are a small team and I’m sure they are working hard to get them shipped. I expect a lot of people will get shipping notifications next week.
Also, thanks for subscribing!
Nice to see a FM tuner built in, most cellphones don’t even have that. Would of also like a type C otg support, hopefully next version.
I just ordered one in classic black. I think the clamshell design and sizing will fit in my pockets much better than the 3+ ever did.
Agreed. Although I love the design of the 3+ I hate carrying a case and feel like I need to, but with the clamshell I will be more likely to bring it with me because without a case it is obviously much more pocketable.
Does it fit well in your pocket?
I'm not a fan of all that empty space on the bottom half. I appreciate that there are reasons they designed it that way, but I don't find it aesthetically pleasing; it makes the whole unit look cheap and dull, to me.
I get what you’re saying and I don’t disagree but having seen the internals, it’s right. The space under that empty area doesn’t have room for buttons or really anything else. So aesthetically I get the complaints, but there wasn’t room left to do anything with that area.
Chinese companies are very good at copying what already exists and doing it better. But these companies have a serious problem in design new products. Just look at the Anbernic and Powkiddy products, a lot of the products are bizarre.
@@MjolnirStone Yeah, I've heard that the space needed for the cooling system wouldn't allow for stuff like a second screen, so I get why there's no extra tech there. Still, I think even some sort of design in the middle would have gone a long way...but I suppose they may have thought the blanks spots would encourage people to personalize their handhelds with stickers or something like that.
This for whatever reason like so much better than it's toy counter parts
I love the clamshell form factor and have no issues with sliders if they're done well, however I'm only going to get one if they release a clear purple version.
I want a solid Kiwi Green like the Gameboy Color. But nobody makes those 😢
Just keep asking them for it and maybe the next one will have the option. :)
Great video. I've been waiting on the unboxing vids before ordering. I do like the new form factor and all. Trying to decide on my favorite color as they are not offering as much as with the RP3+
I can't see how the sliders were a necessary change just because of the clamshell. The XD handhelds were clamshells and they had analogue sticks almost 10 year ago. If possible it'd be nice to see a comparison between the clamshell options available with the GPD XD and perhaps the Powkiddy v90.
One thing I do know is that the d-pad on this is going to be better than the one on the GPD XD because there's no way it could possibly be worse.
The GPD XD etc etc, didn't have clickable analogues though, this flip does.
Yup, and would have been clickable sticks. It’s always a compromise.
Can’t help laugh about the d-pad comment. :)
@@KingPepper41 That's true but the XD did have L3+R3 buttons on the face, so that function wasn't lost. Personally I kind of liked having them separate as I'm a bit too heavy handed and keep accidentally pressing them on other controllers.
@@MjolnirStone GPD did add separate buttons for L3+R3 so the function wasn't lost and to me those buttons and the rest made far better use of the free space on the front.
Plus after after this much time there really isn't a small clickable analogue stick that could have been used in the Flip?
Thor's might coming back with another banger unboxing! Love to see it!
Edit: Would love to see if the active cooling results in better sustained performance. I found that if the RP3+ starts to get hot then it's a wrap for performance.
Hey! I’ll be checking battery life with the fan on and off and doing thermal comparisons to see just how much heat it takes care of. That’ll be in the review.
Dammit! Didn't think I wanted one till I watched this :D
Hahaha sorry about that. Once I post the review I might break your resolve.
How's that hinge holding? Strong enough to not break easily? Does it feel good quality?
Thanks for the unboxing!
Pre ordered mine the first day it was available. Had to wait for my rp3+ for 2 months to ship, so I hope I get this one before christmas 😅
I’m 99% sure it won’t take till Christmas. Maybe 99.5. ;)
Honestly I’m so happy we are getting a clamshell design handheld. These types just fit so well in pocket
Though I think I might hold out to see if a plus version or such comes out. I (believe they said it these are the same power as the RP3+)
I’d like Something that could handle more ps2 games so hopefully a plus or something else clamshell comes out!
Can't wait to get mine in! Watermelon 🍉
I secretly want watermelon.
If/When you do a Dreamcast video, can you show us how to set up analog triggers.
Great unboxing and looking forward to future Retroid Pocket Flip videos👍
as someone who grew up with a 3ds i think i would prefer having sliders than actual analog sticks tbh
In that case this is perfect for you. The sliders do feel very nice.
I'm glad a went with the 16-bit colorway. Still waiting on it to arrive, should be here in a few days.
Nice unboxing!
Thanks!
@@MjolnirStone Looking forward to seeing if there are any throttling improvement advantages, compared to the RP3+ for games that max the T618 out.
Looks really nice I might actually get it
If you’re in the market for a clamshell I can safely recommend d it.
Good for you sir to get your pocket flip
It's been completely a month now since I order from there website and there's no update about my order and no shipping information or a tracking number
It's definitely a disrespect for the customer's to sell them something and not send it to them
Anyway have fun with your console I hope I can get mine soon enough
The lines on the slider make it look like lights
very good quality review
6:00 Which version of Street Fighter Alpha 3 was this? I'm assuming it's not the arcade version because of the flashing "Press Start" prompt on Player 2's side. And i know it's not the PS1 version because Blanka has his back walking animations intact. I would imagine it's not the PSP version because of the hit impact sound effect being faithful to the arcade origin. So I'm guessing it's the Dreamcast/NAOMI version, or could it be the PS2 version?
It was indeed the Dreamcast version of the game. :)
Thanks. Great color :) - How's the D-pad? - clicky, like the original Game Boy on somewhere inbetween (like the Analogue Pocket)?
You will compeare the battery life with the fan speeds too?
Haha. the most beautiful color.
Thanks for sharing your first thoughts! Do cloud streaming services like GeForceNow or Xcloud work on this device? I want to get it, but only if this model solved problem from previous models where the second triggers weren’t recognized by those streaming services. I want to stream Riders Republic or Forza Horizon 4/5 on the device. Would I be able to play those games through internet streaming on the RP Flip? Please let me know if you have any advice!
looks good!!!
If it plays ps2 games then I’ll definitely buy it ain’t gonna lie
Not all, a few with some compromises in emulation accuracy. I’d wait another generation or go for Odin.
It really depends on which games and whether you need perfect emulation. A lot of the PS2 library is playable, and some nearly perfect. However, which games run well and which don’t can be surprising.
@@MjolnirStone I currently have a steam deck but I was thinking of getting another might go for the Odin or Loki idk what’s the difference in them lol
Do the analog triggers work with gamestreaming with Xbox, PC/Steam?
Is there a difference in the shipping methods does the more expensive one mean it'll get here faster?
Not that I’m aware of, but you can pay for DHL shipping.
Please check if you can connect to a monitor with the console closed
I believe you can, but I’ll test that for my review. Thanks for the suggestion!
When did you order yours? And when did you receive it?
im curious if there will be a flip+?
One day? I’m sure. Or a flip version of the 4. For now? It’s definitely far off if at all.
Does the Retroid launcher app appear to have any updates?
I just bought retroid 3 plus recently and now this one comes out..
That's the handheld emulation scene for ya, there is always new tech just on the horizon. Retroid are releasing at least one other emulation device this year as well.
Glad it doesn't open completely flat, never liked that on the ds
Personally I don't need it to open any flatter. It is a little annoying using the touch screen but thankfully I don't use it often anyway.
Does it come preloaded with games ?
Can this play backyard football 🏈 ( 2002 )
See if it does wii plz
Doesn't the slide pad come out with powder?
Out of the box does it come with games and emulators? I'm considering getting one
Nope!
Had no problem with the slider on 3ds playing resident evil , worked very well.
Can you click the sliders in while moving them forward/backward/etc?
Good question. I checked now and yes, you can. I had some issues when I had the sliders pressed all the way to one direction but the click worked, I just didn’t “feel” the click.
What version and platform of outrun at the end of your video
That’s outrun coast to coast for PSP. Runs great at 3x resolution.
Can you record video or stream from these devices? Thanks.
You can do anything you could on another Android device, so it should work. I know people have used them to do Twitch streaming and stuff, and also since you do have HDMI out you could use that and stream/capture from another device. If you want!
@Mjolnir Stone: Games & Stuff That is very cool. I'm most likely going to order one of these. I was really, really close to getting an Anbernic RG505 but this seems so much better. Thanks for the helpful info!
It needs a keypad and a front camera, it needs to be a smart gaming device.
Trash keypad and trash camera on a device I would honestly only really wan to use to play games. No thank you. I woulf rather they invest more time in making the device more powerful so that it can handle ps2 games better.
Does this device have L3 and R3?
It does! The sliders are both clickable for proper L3 and R3 support.
@@MjolnirStone wow!!! Could you make more videos about this device and show some PS1 and N64 gameplay?
The angle of the screen seems not great
Well, it does make it incredibly hard to record on camera, but playing it feels just right.
@@MjolnirStone well that’s good! Maybe seeing it in person is more natural.
Wow this can go up to ps2?
It can play a lot of PS2 games but not the entire library. It really depends which PS2 games you want to play. Some play great, some barely at all.
Don't buy them unless they have a real product!! They haven't sent out package since 10th April
That hinge is unnecessarily big.
It does seem a bit large, doesn’t it?
race car red? Nah.. Resale red lol.
This does not look that good, I’ll wait for the 4
looks like cheap shit lol retroid pocket 3 + was better
The 3+ is better imo but some people prefer the DS form factor.