I don’t like that the processor is slower than the rp4 pro. I have the mini and GameCube for instance runs much better on rp4 pro. I have the rp5 ordered as well but I’m disappointed and think it’s a bit shady releasing a slower product as a new entry.
@@josephhooks1292 oh no I bought the Pro cause I wanted next Gen performance. And now I'm upset because I'm stupid and I spent $400 on both variations. and the next gen device performs like the device I bought last year 😂 D1100 is a very capable chip when it comes to what we use it for in a retro handheld. More than enough power for two to three years while Android devs figure out how to emulate more than ps2. If you have a game that is demanding of more power buy an Odin 2. And I know the Odin 2 isn't too expensive for you because you spent $400 on two devices with the same performance level that you already owned
this is insane! ps2 emulation used to be considered very high end to run, and now seeing it working in a hand held format is quite insane! The future of emulation and rom preservation awaits us.
Absolutely crazy right? I remember trying to emulate PS2 back in the day on Core 2 Duo E8400 and struggling to get any playable fps. We've come a long way.
I've seen people say "just buy a phone with the same chip and slap a controller on it," but it's really not the same as a dedicated device. The phone+controller hybrid is even larger and unwieldy unless you remove the controller between play sessions which doesn't make it convenient. This might not fit in a pants pocket but it might fit in a jacket pocket the phone+controller wouldn't without removing the controller, additionally you're burning phone battery in long gameplay sessions that might be needed later for actual phone stuff. I'm honestly right on the verge of pulling out the credit card and buying my first Retroid product. It might not be perfect, but It's feeling like we'll never see an _actual_ perfect device, just one that's "close enough."
Not rly if you get a phone only for games, you just uninstall everything, you can optimize it and customize a little and make your own little console, and modern phones even poco f6 ( its like 300€) can easly emulate ps2 and probably switch games , and do it better than even this console, sure youd waste time to make it work ,but it would be better in every way, battery, performance, etc can mirror games to big screen also easly. I bought retro console for like 50€ it can play games up to psp games and thats all i need.
@chrislo2007 I have yet to be able to play many switch games at a decent fps. Not sure how the people on YT are getting it to work aside from 30+ hours of torture to fill the shader cache. I'm waiting to see what deals are going to come up for black Friday and Cyber Monday with AYN, Id like an Odin Mini.
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I’m really glad to hear you say it feels a lot like a Vita because I’ve been wishing for exactly that (the other ones are either too big or too expensive and I have a Vita but there’s games I wish I could play that I can’t) but seeing Linux run on a Mini is what sold me honestly. Can’t wait to get one!
@@fillerbunnyninjashark271 Odin 2 looks less like a vita to me, especially with the left analog being above the dpad. This has the similar shape, screen to body bezel design, button size, circles around the buttons, only thing different is the triggers, and the Odin 2 buttons look more like a vita. Wish I could blend the 2 together and keep the Snapdragon Gen 2.
Looks great. I have an OLED Steam Deck and an Analogue Pocket, both of which I love, but I've been wanting a sort of middle ground handheld that I can take on the go. Steam Deck is too big to lug around places and the Pocket is really fragile so I'm always afraid to bring it anywhere outside of the house. RP5 seems like it has the power, form factor, and portability that would make for a great on the go device.
I appreciate that you’re suggesting phones with similar chipsets as a cheaper option for emulation, but it's worth noting that these phones lack active cooling. Without it, they tend to thermal throttle during longer emulation sessions, which impacts performance. This is where a handheld like the Retroid really shines, since it has built-in active cooling, making it better suited for extended play. Emulating on phones is convenient, but they definitely come with some limitations
You can legit buy a phone, a controller, a cooler and a battery bank and still be cheaper than the retroid, don't for, you'll also get better performance
@@SomtochukwuOnyenaucheyaYeah that's literally what I did with my old OnePlus 8. Also you don't actually need a battery bank, you can overclock GPU + underVolt the CPU to get way better performance and battery draining
@@FiscoInferno most people don't want to strap wings to their sports car just because it can go fast enough to take off, and even if you might it doesn't mean someone else wants to go through the same process.
@@SomtochukwuOnyenaucheya You're adding a lot of bulk to this setup, and it becomes far from convenient for portability. Sure, you can get a phone, controller, cooler, and power bank, but most telescopic controllers don’t even allow space to attach a cooler unless it’s built-in, like the GameSir X3. And even then, the X3 still needs a separate power source since it doesn’t draw power from the phone. If you’re using an Xbox or PS4 controller, you’ll also need a phone clip, and most clips block room for a cooler. Even if you somehow manage to attach everything, you’re stuck with constant cables and battery management just to avoid overheating. While this setup might work for some, it’s hardly portable and far less streamlined than a dedicated handheld like the Retroid. With a handheld, everything-controls, cooling, and battery life-is built in for gaming, without the extra attachments. And while it might seem cheaper to use a phone, good quality accessories add up, and handhelds are designed to run games consistently without the hassle. It’s just a more practical, portable solution
This is more powerful than the 4 pro. It's only $20 more, but I don't remember hearing anybody talk about the price on the 4 pro. People loved that device
Amazing Android Gaming Handheld device... very compact... RP-5 = A-O2 PORTAL mini... RP- mini = RP-5 micro.... 🙃🧐🤓😎... Been Rocking that Snapdragon 865 chip on my Samsung Galaxy TAB-S7 11inch... still going strong...
It looks fantastic. And it seems like a nice step up from the first Ayn Odin for relatively the same price. Sure, the Odin 2 has an ever better SoC, but at $300+ you might as well buy a Steam Deck and have the ultimate handheld console that not only crushes every emulator you throw at it but actually runs AAA PC games like GoW Ragnarok. At around $200 this is the perfect medium between the cheaper handheld emulators and the Steam Deck. It’s not as powerful as the latter, but still offers a premium experience that is significantly better in every aspect than what you get for a sub $200 price tag. Personally, after owning a bunch of them, I’ve noticed Android handhelds aren’t for me and I tend to just grab the ROG Ally or Steam Deck for the added size and power, or use my phone with a controller. But that’s my personal preference, and does nothing to diminish that this looks like a great handheld device.
Glad to see tri band wifi being used, makes a difference to those of us wanting to game stream with big families sharing the wifi, or those of us in apartments.
I can't believe this handheld is cheaper than my used ROG Phone 3 with a same chipset and a permanent joystick, if I using a phone less powerful than snapdragon 865, I will definitely buy this handheld
I’m enjoying my Retroid Pocket Mini - performance is really good in something so small. I hope the 5 can reach up to Switch but even if it’s just solid for PS2 that’s good for me
It’s almost the same as the Mini, I think there’s a bit of a ram difference and I’m not sure what else. The RP4Pro reaches up to Switch but not everything runs perfectly.
I'm probably going to get this as a Christmas gift for myself. I wish the Snapdragon processor was a little bit more powerful stability wise overall but I'll definitely take a chance on it & give Anbernic a break as well. Thanks for the video review.
Temporary android emulation gaming on my Google pixel 6A for 2 months while I wait for a Linux device this powerful was very enjoyable and made me comfortable enough to take ETA PRIME's recommendation to buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 ULTRA as my new retro gaming device for 6th gen gaming, paired with a brand new X-box One controller I found for $5 while thrifting at a Goodwill has made the experience of Android gaming on a 14.6" AMOLED tablet an ABSOLUTE joy as I sit in the oil field for 12 hours each night waiting for something to require my attention. God of War for PS2 looks absolutely AMAZBALLZ and runs like a dream at 2x resolution, even my wife was impressed. I have not used my OG RG350 or powkiddy V90 in months even though their both loaded up with a 512gb and a 128gb SD card and that's ok, they were GREAT at the time but now with a 1TB card in my S8 Ultra I no longer have want for the 5" Linux retro gaming handheld that plays God of War on PS2 for $150 that I've dreamt of for the past 25 years any longer. 😊
Nice first look! Very interesting little device. I feel for reviewing this device a pocketability test is super important having PS2/GameCube and little bonus Switch on your pocket is what sets this device apart.
I have a Samsung S10 lite international version (because I'm from the UK) that I got from ebay. The Snapdragon 855 runs everything I throw at it including switch games. This combined with a Gamsir controller is all I need. Thank you for your honest review as usual.
@@granvillehenderson7618 That's cool. I prefer to have my phone available for calls, texts, looking up things on the internet etc while I am gaming though. I also don't won't to fill my phone with hundreds of gb of roms and apps tbh.
I picked up a Motorola Edge+ for $99 on ebay. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will run everything. Nice OLED screen. I use my Xreal Air 2 glasses and Xbox controller.
Have you tried Winlator on it yet? It's the one thing I wish the 4 Pro did better so if this can play the likes of New Vegas it might convince me to upgrade
Does the OS upgrade or stick to just only the OS it came with the system? How many years will they support? How powerful is the system? Does it play ps1, dreamcast, ps2 and ps3?
I have a Samsung s24 which uses the exynos 2400, however I don’t like playing games on my phone really. I don’t know much about chipsets, so my question to you would be is the exynos 2400 chip better than the snapdragon685 found in the pocket 5 as I’m really considering picking up this handheld.
Bazzite would be awesome on a little ARM handheld like this! They've gotten powerful enough to handle a lot of Windows games, especially older titles and 2d titles. Unfortunately, I dont think Bazzite has released an image for ARM yet.
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Guys, Google snapdragon 865 vs Dimnesity 1100 (rp4p) and check the bench marks etc. They're very very similar in power, so please manage your expectations. If you want switch and winlator, then odin 2 is the device you need to be looking at.
Great Video. 🌞👍🏽 The Retroid Pocket 4 - especially the Pro version - is of course superior & cheaper at the same time, even if only looking at the specs. The "5" version has only a greater display. It's up to each person what they prefer at the end of the day, of course.
ETA, if you read this, I'm curious if you're still going to do a full review of the Anbernic RG406V? Or has the Retroid Pocket 5 family completely made it irrelevant in your eyes? I'm still interested in the RG406V because of its good enough performance + appealing fat Game Boy form factor. Your first look seemed promising, but, that was a while ago.
I like it, but definitely more interested in the Odin 2 portal. 7-inch 120 HZ OLED screens with the more powerful Snapdragon 8 gen 2, though it is about $100 more
When I had a Retroid Pocket Flip, it had a lot of trouble running Automodelista at 100% speed, except when running the ps2 version which ran much easier. Ps2 ports of specific games may run more nicely and potentially vice versa.
Bruh, you can't just say switch sized for analog sticks anymore, people might get confused. These are the newer model with full range and no cardinal snapping. They're the best small sticks you can get
I fear my hands are too big for this still but it looks very cool. Wish it had the dimesity 3000 for better thermal and power management on such a small device
My main issue with a device like this would be the button/d-pad, joystick layout. I just don’t like the placements, tight layout space and the overall device size is too small and outdated for how I like something to fit in my hands. I use a Galaeo G8+ and swap between an 8 inch Samsung tablet and iPad mini. Might seem big for some but for me it’s closer to a Nintendo Switch size which is more my style comfort and fit wise. $220 isn’t a bad price point considering what you get but I just wouldn’t want to adjust to the button layout.
"Rob The Retro Tech Dad" did a Winlator tutorial + games test using his Retroid Pocket Mini a couple of days ago. That should give you a good idea what the Pocket 5 can do as well.
As someone who can do this by using my cheap Bluetooth gamepad to my old Poco using Snapdragon 865+ , i think this might be worth but to other who can do this without buying that using their other gamepad, i think not, i would like to have this if it was tested to more heavy emulator like- Exagear, supporting that controller built-in
Yup! ETA Prime is a video review factory so he usually spits up incorrect info on these stuff. I just came here to see how good the screen of the RP5 with the black color. The black borders are really good compared to an lcd screen like my Odin.
despite having a Steam Deck, this does have my interest simply because it is a bit more portable. With up to Gamecube/Wii and PS2 emulation, I am curious as to how well it handles Twilight Princess, Wind Waker, and the two Rogue Squadron Gamecube games.
Can you play Wild rift, HOK, Pokemon unite and mobile legends on it. Also what's the os version and how many years of update its going to provide. Just curious.
If the price was right and you only really just need it to play on the couch or the bed away from your desktop PC (or a gaming notebook that you use like a transportable desktop replacement, regardless of actual size classification) using SteamLink, this is a good idea. "But you might already have a phone so you just need an accordion controller!" That's what I was thinking before, but 1. I don't have a lot of time to charge in the morning before work, so I'd much rather not use my phone. 2. It's a PITA looking for accordion controllers that can fit on my 11in tablet, and even for the ones that can fit my tablet (including those that needs some level of modding)... 3. ...I keep seeing articles red flagging the manufacturers' button-mapping software on some of these accordion controllers as security risks, which sounds like a bad idea considering my bank apps are on the same tablet. Ditto everybody else's phones. 4. FF Tactics for Android doesn't work with controllers anyway. So for now what I ended up doing was get a bad clamp arm for my tablet to hold it at eye level while I use the same controller I use for my gaming PC. The tablet is basically just a wireless display.
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So what’s your thoughts on the overall design and price with the new Pocket 5? Personally wish we had a newer chip but overall the device is solid.
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I don’t like that the processor is slower than the rp4 pro. I have the mini and GameCube for instance runs much better on rp4 pro. I have the rp5 ordered as well but I’m disappointed and think it’s a bit shady releasing a slower product as a new entry.
@@ETAPRIME what more does the RP5 need todo? It’s a RETRO emulator. Anything more powerful or expensive than the RP5 is a different market.
Not impressed with this rp5 at all
@@josephhooks1292 oh no I bought the Pro cause I wanted next Gen performance.
And now I'm upset because I'm stupid and I spent $400 on both variations. and the next gen device performs like the device I bought last year 😂
D1100 is a very capable chip when it comes to what we use it for in a retro handheld. More than enough power for two to three years while Android devs figure out how to emulate more than ps2. If you have a game that is demanding of more power buy an Odin 2. And I know the Odin 2 isn't too expensive for you because you spent $400 on two devices with the same performance level that you already owned
this is insane! ps2 emulation used to be considered very high end to run, and now seeing it working in a hand held format is quite insane! The future of emulation and rom preservation awaits us.
It's not insane regarding this handheld though. 😅
Not if Nintendo has anything to say about it
Absolutely crazy right? I remember trying to emulate PS2 back in the day on Core 2 Duo E8400 and struggling to get any playable fps. We've come a long way.
snapdragon 8gen1 is all u need, id save up for one of them and use something like a razer kishi
This chip is almost 5 years old... We've been able to play PS2 on our phones for over half a decade already
I like the end where you tell people go for something else if you are only after performance.
odin 2 pro
@@olinafan4459odin 2 portal. Once you go oled, you never go back.
@@olinafan4459Odin 2 Mini Pro
$50,000 gaming desktop.
@@suhtangwong $50,000 gaming desktop? WT_?!
I've seen people say "just buy a phone with the same chip and slap a controller on it," but it's really not the same as a dedicated device. The phone+controller hybrid is even larger and unwieldy unless you remove the controller between play sessions which doesn't make it convenient. This might not fit in a pants pocket but it might fit in a jacket pocket the phone+controller wouldn't without removing the controller, additionally you're burning phone battery in long gameplay sessions that might be needed later for actual phone stuff. I'm honestly right on the verge of pulling out the credit card and buying my first Retroid product. It might not be perfect, but It's feeling like we'll never see an _actual_ perfect device, just one that's "close enough."
@@TheRealAlpha2 if only sony continue making new experia play with modern SoC.
@@TheRealAlpha2 I have fold 5 and gamesir g8+
Totally just finished ordering the RP5 because it's as you say. Dedication is best.
@@gh0stdr0pz Congrats!
Not rly if you get a phone only for games, you just uninstall everything, you can optimize it and customize a little and make your own little console, and modern phones even poco f6 ( its like 300€) can easly emulate ps2 and probably switch games , and do it better than even this console, sure youd waste time to make it work ,but it would be better in every way, battery, performance, etc can mirror games to big screen also easly. I bought retro console for like 50€ it can play games up to psp games and thats all i need.
@@malyman316 That's awesome for you. Not everyone else is you.
Wish more channels would spend time showing docked performance on the retroid dock. And showing what the input lag is when docked
I would expect I put lag on nearly any handheld docked. My Steam Deck has audio and input lag when docked.
@@JyroOne yea it's why i sold my steam deck. docked experience was such an afterthought. false advertising on that aspect of a switch replacement imo
@chrislo2007 I have yet to be able to play many switch games at a decent fps. Not sure how the people on YT are getting it to work aside from 30+ hours of torture to fill the shader cache. I'm waiting to see what deals are going to come up for black Friday and Cyber Monday with AYN, Id like an Odin Mini.
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"Quite a capable little emulation machine"
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@@ghostfreckle wow quite cranky are we?
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"running great with vulcan back end"
I’m really glad to hear you say it feels a lot like a Vita because I’ve been wishing for exactly that (the other ones are either too big or too expensive and I have a Vita but there’s games I wish I could play that I can’t) but seeing Linux run on a Mini is what sold me honestly. Can’t wait to get one!
Costs almost as much is as a Vita did too.
The Odin 2 mini is a Vita... This doesn't look like a PSP or Vita
@@fillerbunnyninjashark271 if only they place the right analog stick correctly.. while interesting, that thing looks cursed.
@@fillerbunnyninjashark271 Odin 2 looks less like a vita to me, especially with the left analog being above the dpad. This has the similar shape, screen to body bezel design, button size, circles around the buttons, only thing different is the triggers, and the Odin 2 buttons look more like a vita. Wish I could blend the 2 together and keep the Snapdragon Gen 2.
so excited my kids will be able to grow up with great selection of handhelds. Not as great as we had but better than just having the switch alone.
Thanks. Good looking device for $220. I used to buy $1200phones so these seem cheap (even if the chip is a couple years old)
Then look at the Odin Mini...
Okay
Looks great. I have an OLED Steam Deck and an Analogue Pocket, both of which I love, but I've been wanting a sort of middle ground handheld that I can take on the go. Steam Deck is too big to lug around places and the Pocket is really fragile so I'm always afraid to bring it anywhere outside of the house. RP5 seems like it has the power, form factor, and portability that would make for a great on the go device.
The Odin Mini emulates switch.
@@JyroOne Its also a whopping 50% more expensive than the retroid pocket 5.
You can get a flagship cellphone and gamepad and use your phone to play video games from ps2, dolphin and switch
if we can get a device this size that visually looks as appealing with a snapdragon 8 elite with 16gb of ram itll be amazing
Get ready to pay 500+
Seeing how well God of War and Automodelista runs on this video sure takes me back to how much those games used to stutter on older videos!
damn the all black model looks incredible
I appreciate that you’re suggesting phones with similar chipsets as a cheaper option for emulation, but it's worth noting that these phones lack active cooling. Without it, they tend to thermal throttle during longer emulation sessions, which impacts performance. This is where a handheld like the Retroid really shines, since it has built-in active cooling, making it better suited for extended play. Emulating on phones is convenient, but they definitely come with some limitations
You can legit buy a phone, a controller, a cooler and a battery bank and still be cheaper than the retroid, don't for, you'll also get better performance
@@SomtochukwuOnyenaucheyaYeah that's literally what I did with my old OnePlus 8. Also you don't actually need a battery bank, you can overclock GPU + underVolt the CPU to get way better performance and battery draining
@@FiscoInferno most people don't want to strap wings to their sports car just because it can go fast enough to take off, and even if you might it doesn't mean someone else wants to go through the same process.
@@SomtochukwuOnyenaucheya You're adding a lot of bulk to this setup, and it becomes far from convenient for portability. Sure, you can get a phone, controller, cooler, and power bank, but most telescopic controllers don’t even allow space to attach a cooler unless it’s built-in, like the GameSir X3. And even then, the X3 still needs a separate power source since it doesn’t draw power from the phone.
If you’re using an Xbox or PS4 controller, you’ll also need a phone clip, and most clips block room for a cooler. Even if you somehow manage to attach everything, you’re stuck with constant cables and battery management just to avoid overheating.
While this setup might work for some, it’s hardly portable and far less streamlined than a dedicated handheld like the Retroid. With a handheld, everything-controls, cooling, and battery life-is built in for gaming, without the extra attachments. And while it might seem cheaper to use a phone, good quality accessories add up, and handhelds are designed to run games consistently without the hassle. It’s just a more practical, portable solution
Retroid pocket is more portable than a phone plus a controller, ok, I get it, but then you're still going to carry your phone plus a retroid pocket?
This is more powerful than the 4 pro. It's only $20 more, but I don't remember hearing anybody talk about the price on the 4 pro. People loved that device
So many companies want to be that next big handheld.
Software section of the video shows RPMini
They're the exact same device inside.
@@jamiem2494 Sherlock
I have a Retroid Pocket 4 Pro, and I love it.
I’ll wait for the Retroid to update to at least Snap Dragon 8 Gen 1 to update to the next version.
You may as well get the Odin 2 then
@@jamiem2494Odin 2 Mini
@@jamiem2494no OLED
Microsoft needs to drop a handheld and set the bar.
Your wifi is called 'Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Lan?' I take a note of that.
The quality just from looks is off the charts
While Retroid does produce decent quality handhelds, they aren't spectacular.
This is the retroid pocket I've been waiting for.
I am sorry to be that person, but the way you kept 1 finger on the trigger rather than rather than 2 really bothered me. Loved the review
wow this looks amazing i cant wait to get mine when it finally shows up in january lol
Why January? Shipping starts this week on the 14th…
I want it so badly, I love "PSvita styled" consoles I must have them ALL
Ordered mine on the 27th september ... Not long now 🔥
Amazing Android Gaming Handheld device... very compact...
RP-5 = A-O2 PORTAL mini...
RP- mini = RP-5 micro....
🙃🧐🤓😎...
Been Rocking that Snapdragon 865 chip on my Samsung Galaxy TAB-S7 11inch... still going strong...
What is the screen's PPI?
This would be awesome for GeForce Now Streaming Service.
It looks fantastic. And it seems like a nice step up from the first Ayn Odin for relatively the same price. Sure, the Odin 2 has an ever better SoC, but at $300+ you might as well buy a Steam Deck and have the ultimate handheld console that not only crushes every emulator you throw at it but actually runs AAA PC games like GoW Ragnarok.
At around $200 this is the perfect medium between the cheaper handheld emulators and the Steam Deck. It’s not as powerful as the latter, but still offers a premium experience that is significantly better in every aspect than what you get for a sub $200 price tag.
Personally, after owning a bunch of them, I’ve noticed Android handhelds aren’t for me and I tend to just grab the ROG Ally or Steam Deck for the added size and power, or use my phone with a controller.
But that’s my personal preference, and does nothing to diminish that this looks like a great handheld device.
Glad to see tri band wifi being used, makes a difference to those of us wanting to game stream with big families sharing the wifi, or those of us in apartments.
I will probably get this device and the Odin2 Portal. The RP5 will be my PSP and GBA device, and anything lower.
But why? The Odin Portal can do all that much better
@@CasepbX eh?
I can't believe this handheld is cheaper than my used ROG Phone 3 with a same chipset and a permanent joystick, if I using a phone less powerful than snapdragon 865, I will definitely buy this handheld
Ohhh this looks like the best combo with Viture AR glasses for portable gaming.
Me with my Retroid Pocket 3+ . . . It's only been like a year or so!
@@WhackieEwelelel me to and I still love the damn thing. But im really considering the Odin portal for the larger form factor. Got big hands 😉
I’m enjoying my Retroid Pocket Mini - performance is really good in something so small. I hope the 5 can reach up to Switch but even if it’s just solid for PS2 that’s good for me
They have the same chipset
It’s almost the same as the Mini, I think there’s a bit of a ram difference and I’m not sure what else. The RP4Pro reaches up to Switch but not everything runs perfectly.
Small? The size is almost the same with rp5.
I'm so hyped for the AYN Portal! It's exactly this, but faster and bigger. For only like 60 bucks more early bird
Might be my first emulation handheld. Just for the design and android os. Gamepass is a huge plus
I'm probably going to get this as a Christmas gift for myself. I wish the Snapdragon processor was a little bit more powerful stability wise overall but I'll definitely take a chance on it & give Anbernic a break as well. Thanks for the video review.
You're probably better off waiting on a sale on the Odin 2 instead.
Odin 2 portal looks way better
@@stevenbriggs2891 Unless you don't want to lug a giant thing around with you to game, or don't want to spend $400.
@@ezg8448I'm waiting for black Friday for Odin Mini. Power to dollar value is much better.
@@stevenbriggs2891So does the mini.
I’m happy with Odin 2 and RP Mini, but this looks like a lovely middle ground
Temporary android emulation gaming on my Google pixel 6A for 2 months while I wait for a Linux device this powerful was very enjoyable and made me comfortable enough to take ETA PRIME's recommendation to buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 ULTRA as my new retro gaming device for 6th gen gaming, paired with a brand new X-box One controller I found for $5 while thrifting at a Goodwill has made the experience of Android gaming on a 14.6" AMOLED tablet an ABSOLUTE joy as I sit in the oil field for 12 hours each night waiting for something to require my attention. God of War for PS2 looks absolutely AMAZBALLZ and runs like a dream at 2x resolution, even my wife was impressed. I have not used my OG RG350 or powkiddy V90 in months even though their both loaded up with a 512gb and a 128gb SD card and that's ok, they were GREAT at the time but now with a 1TB card in my S8 Ultra I no longer have want for the 5" Linux retro gaming handheld that plays God of War on PS2 for $150 that I've dreamt of for the past 25 years any longer. 😊
Nice first look! Very interesting little device.
I feel for reviewing this device a pocketability test is super important having PS2/GameCube and little bonus Switch on your pocket is what sets this device apart.
I have a Samsung S10 lite international version (because I'm from the UK) that I got from ebay. The Snapdragon 855 runs everything I throw at it including switch games. This combined with a Gamsir controller is all I need. Thank you for your honest review as usual.
@@granvillehenderson7618 That's cool. I prefer to have my phone available for calls, texts, looking up things on the internet etc while I am gaming though.
I also don't won't to fill my phone with hundreds of gb of roms and apps tbh.
I picked up a Motorola Edge+ for $99 on ebay. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will run everything. Nice OLED screen. I use my Xreal Air 2 glasses and Xbox controller.
@@granvillehenderson7618 it works but not as pretty as this one
You can't compare used devices to new ones, but congrats regardeless for getting this chip for this price.
Does it run Batocera or Rocknix the way this device does? This isn’t just an Android device anymore, it’s also compatible with a Linux firmware.
i ll wait for the retroid pocket 5 pro in few months
Have you tried Winlator on it yet? It's the one thing I wish the 4 Pro did better so if this can play the likes of New Vegas it might convince me to upgrade
¡THIS IT´s a REVIEW! Great Video!
Does the OS upgrade or stick to just only the OS it came with the system? How many years will they support? How powerful is the system? Does it play ps1, dreamcast, ps2 and ps3?
Does it come preloaded or do u have to add ur own emulation
cant wait for these to hit amazon
Looking forward to the extended video. Would love to know how switch runs.
I have a Samsung s24 which uses the exynos 2400, however I don’t like playing games on my phone really. I don’t know much about chipsets, so my question to you would be is the exynos 2400 chip better than the snapdragon685 found in the pocket 5 as I’m really considering picking up this handheld.
Bazzite would be awesome on a little ARM handheld like this! They've gotten powerful enough to handle a lot of Windows games, especially older titles and 2d titles. Unfortunately, I dont think Bazzite has released an image for ARM yet.
For a nice low price... Love it, make's me more excited for the next ROG ALLY X with OLED.. Worth the wait
I want to point something out, you make so good Videos. Thank you.
Some time ago i was looking for a Mini Pc, just for some Good Old Classic Games like Kings Quest ect.. i am from 1975.
Your Videos about the Minisforum Mini Pc got me. Now i have the MinisForum UM350, i am very happy about it.
How you make the Videos is great, showing the Specs, Gaming performance, Pro and cons about the machines. And thank you that you make Videos about all this Retro machines, awesome work ❤
Thank you
Greetings from Germany 👍🏼
Guys, Google snapdragon 865 vs Dimnesity 1100 (rp4p) and check the bench marks etc. They're very very similar in power, so please manage your expectations. If you want switch and winlator, then odin 2 is the device you need to be looking at.
Great Video. 🌞👍🏽 The Retroid Pocket 4 - especially the Pro version - is of course superior & cheaper at the same time, even if only looking at the specs. The "5" version has only a greater display. It's up to each person what they prefer at the end of the day, of course.
Ordered this a bit ago but had bit of buyers remorse. You saying it feels like a PS Vita soothed my fears a bit.
Nothing like the Vita. The Odin 2 mini is literally identical to the vita
Many don't want to spend that kind of money on an emulation machine.
@@fillerbunnyninjashark271Closer to a PSP but far more like a vita than this Retroid.
And then they buy another handheld 6 months later when this doesn't fulfill their expectations.
ETA, if you read this, I'm curious if you're still going to do a full review of the Anbernic RG406V? Or has the Retroid Pocket 5 family completely made it irrelevant in your eyes? I'm still interested in the RG406V because of its good enough performance + appealing fat Game Boy form factor. Your first look seemed promising, but, that was a while ago.
I like it, but definitely more interested in the Odin 2 portal. 7-inch 120 HZ OLED screens with the more powerful Snapdragon 8 gen 2, though it is about $100 more
That thing looks really good in black
When I had a Retroid Pocket Flip, it had a lot of trouble running Automodelista at 100% speed, except when running the ps2 version which ran much easier.
Ps2 ports of specific games may run more nicely and potentially vice versa.
Bruh, you can't just say switch sized for analog sticks anymore, people might get confused. These are the newer model with full range and no cardinal snapping. They're the best small sticks you can get
I fear my hands are too big for this still but it looks very cool. Wish it had the dimesity 3000 for better thermal and power management on such a small device
I wish the screen was bigger with the snapdragon 888 with 16gb of ram I would definitely buy it.
To all those saying "THE REVIEWS MUST FLOW", ETA Prime sounds as bored as I am by this thing.
Show us the inside of it next. I'm curious about the cooling system of it.
My main issue with a device like this would be the button/d-pad, joystick layout. I just don’t like the placements, tight layout space and the overall device size is too small and outdated for how I like something to fit in my hands. I use a Galaeo G8+ and swap between an 8 inch Samsung tablet and iPad mini. Might seem big for some but for me it’s closer to a Nintendo Switch size which is more my style comfort and fit wise. $220 isn’t a bad price point considering what you get but I just wouldn’t want to adjust to the button layout.
No winlator test??
Winlator and Switch are super important. Those were the limits of the RP4 Pro.
Get an Odin 2 mini pro if you wanna do PC
Winlator works on rp mini.
@@Ludecan not going to see Switch emulation on here. Nintendo so DMCA over it.
"Rob The Retro Tech Dad" did a Winlator tutorial + games test using his Retroid Pocket Mini a couple of days ago. That should give you a good idea what the Pocket 5 can do as well.
Nice Video! I wonder if it's able to run Champions of Norrath, which is hard to emulate on ps2
That is way smaller than I thought! Might have to get one now
Battery 🔋?
Would it do switch emulation? Some of the newer games on switch just don’t run well considering it’s a native platform
As someone who can do this by using my cheap Bluetooth gamepad to my old Poco using Snapdragon 865+ , i think this might be worth but to other who can do this without buying that using their other gamepad, i think not, i would like to have this if it was tested to more heavy emulator like- Exagear, supporting that controller built-in
I remember when Chinese were know to sell cheap built piece of hardware, it's unbelievable how they got real better.
The mini uses a 3.7 in screen
Yup! ETA Prime is a video review factory so he usually spits up incorrect info on these stuff. I just came here to see how good the screen of the RP5 with the black color. The black borders are really good compared to an lcd screen like my Odin.
What SD card would you recommend for this bad boy?
despite having a Steam Deck, this does have my interest simply because it is a bit more portable. With up to Gamecube/Wii and PS2 emulation, I am curious as to how well it handles Twilight Princess, Wind Waker, and the two Rogue Squadron Gamecube games.
Is it more comfortable than a switch? I was hoping I didn’t need to get grips which were not available with the preorder….
I like this a lot thx for the info! I have a Zfold 6 so kind of wondering if I should just buy a controller and use that instead. 🤔
Can't wait for you to get your hands on a snapdragon 8 elite
How is the battery life while playing PS2 games and does it overheat while playing PS2 games?
Can you play Wild rift, HOK, Pokemon unite and mobile legends on it. Also what's the os version and how many years of update its going to provide. Just curious.
I'm looking forward to it!
Speaking of the PSP; Are the joysticks swappable? Would love add a low profile joystick like the psp.
I'd really like retroid to build a retroid device with a newer chip and a bigger screen like a 7.5 in screen.
What are your in-game settings for grand turismo on the ps2? Is it the 1080i mode?
1. can it run geforce now without lag
2. does the sticks have the ability to be pushed down for L3/R3
How does Game Pass cloud gaming go? I assume that because Steam Link is good it will be ok with GP too?
Waiting for your review on the Ayaneo DMG.. apparently the test units are all out there now for review before they release it to backers like me. hehe
Very cool device, just wish analogs were considered primary and put above the other buttons.
Question does this support Geforce Now Ultimate? Thanks
The 865 is actually still really good... perfect for retroach 👍
That really looks cool. It reminds me of the PSP. I wish they can make the new psp/psvita.
I’m curious if this is powerful enough to play older major titles such as fallout 3 or oblivion?
Most things can run everything before PS2. Please showcase a dozen PS2 games and their overall performance, in the future.
ciao consigli ayn odin 2 o RP5 come prestazioni?
How'd you get it already I have to wait til the 14th
I was team Mini at first but man the screen size on the 5 is too good
If the price was right and you only really just need it to play on the couch or the bed away from your desktop PC (or a gaming notebook that you use like a transportable desktop replacement, regardless of actual size classification) using SteamLink, this is a good idea.
"But you might already have a phone so you just need an accordion controller!" That's what I was thinking before, but
1. I don't have a lot of time to charge in the morning before work, so I'd much rather not use my phone.
2. It's a PITA looking for accordion controllers that can fit on my 11in tablet, and even for the ones that can fit my tablet (including those that needs some level of modding)...
3. ...I keep seeing articles red flagging the manufacturers' button-mapping software on some of these accordion controllers as security risks, which sounds like a bad idea considering my bank apps are on the same tablet. Ditto everybody else's phones.
4. FF Tactics for Android doesn't work with controllers anyway.
So for now what I ended up doing was get a bad clamp arm for my tablet to hold it at eye level while I use the same controller I use for my gaming PC. The tablet is basically just a wireless display.
How does this compare to emulating on a steam deck? Trying to decide what my first handheld should be
i might pick this up to take on the go i have the rog ally but its too big for out and about is it pocketable