Yeah, I was just reaching for my drink when that came up. If that was 5 seconds later, I would have drenched my PC screen. My favorite TechDweeb joke in a while...LOL
I just started watching your videos today, I can't stop enjoying it, your videos are awesome and i love it, the style, the personality and everything just making me addicted
Amazing video, such vibe and quality!!! The talking console is adorable and a really refreshing gimmick, tragic though when it comes to listing downsides and it feeling like there's something wrong with a living thing... I actually got sad at the dpad part...... Amazing channel, my go to, feels like more than just reviews, it's an experience!!
You're an artist! His videos are extremely ambient, very immersive and enjoyable lighting, what a satisfaction to see the irreverent and detailed way in his reviews Congratulations!
The talking AI robot voice is a nice touch. Reminds me of the late 90s PJ cartoon hosts and their animated counterparts bouncing off each other between programs airing. Very retro touch
Since declaring this my favorite retro handheld channel, TechDweeb has been putting out his best videos yet. So i want more. I demand more entertainment! Ok bye.
Thanks to your review and RGC's I have decided to cancel my order for this. Definitely disappointed in the dpad, the sticks and the drivers. And really happy at the announcement of the odin 2 mini as that will basically check all of my boxes bar any fatal flaws that might appear once reviewers get their hands on it. Appreciate reviewers for saving consumer's money, thanks TechDweeb!
Thank you so much for your interview on Adin Walls' channel. I'm a classical musician at about a D-List level in my field, and I'm almost 4 months into my sobriety journey. The comments that you made about both addiction and your role in life as an artist really resonated with me. Also, I love your content! Keep up the amazing work :-)
I wasnt interested in the handheld but still watched the whole video and it was a blast! Your videos are so entertaining and i laughed out loud several times... That tp is just... Magic... rofl I love you, Techdweeb and please, never change!
The device looks beautiful and I'd love to have one, but a less than stellar d-pad is a dealbreaker 😭 $400 is definitely a ton of money, but I could let my bank account take a big hit if this one device could play all my retro games with amazing controls, even the 8 bit stuff. Loved the video! You're one of the top emulation handheld TH-camrs for me and I'm always excited to see you put new videos out!
@samsungfan1982 yeah it's bad. Their brand subreddit is full of horror stories. I've literally seen someone ask for advice about purchasing an ayaneo device vs a steam deck and 90% of people said get the Steam Deck. On their own subreddit.
I was incredibly happy when I bought the PocketS, but seeing all these in-depth reviews and hearing that the things I'd care about (dpad, sticks, key mapper) really bums me out ahead of receiving it...
This, with that grip case are promising! 💚I'm loving where the industry is going with all this stuff, though... at the same time it feels like we've been "on the edge" of perfection for a WHILE.
I really hope we eventually get a full steam client for android. If steam just allowed devs the choice to port their games to Android a lot would since they already have an arm version for switch to base it on. Would buy a device like this in a heartbeat if it could play my steam games. Plus with the right optimization something like this would be plenty powerful enough to play even the most demanding games at 720p low settings
I'd really like to see smaller, cheaper and more power efficient x86 handheld PC that can play 2D indie games from my steam library arrive on the market, the closest thing is the Loki Zero but it deserves more competition since it's not perfect and pretty much a nightmare to get your hands on one
@@ninjason57 well it's not all bad but it's still a bit large, battery doesn't last a lot longer than 2 hours and is almost as expensive as a steam deck which is way better, but i'd be willing to pay steam deck price for a smaller steam deck with a less powerful but less power hungry chip
Great review, love the comedy. Don’t let people tell you otherwise, talking to inanimate objects means you’re always surrounded by friends and the world is more vibrant than those normies. One note: at 11:53 did you mean Odin 2 or pockets?
11:53 Both. Any Android device really. At a certain point it doesn't matter how much power you can get because you won't be able to make full use of it using the software we have.
Great Video as always. I was wondering what that stand was that you where using at 13:43 for the Pocket S and was wondering if it will fit the Odin 2 in it? If so can you send me a link. Thx :)
It's very pretty, but I'm not really interested in it at all? Somehow it veers too far into that modern aesthetic for me to truly appreciate it. But the cute AI that comes with it almost had me convinced
Yeah I can see that. It's beautiful and elegant, but also kinda soulless. This feels like the handheld equivalent of a white iPhone or something. Industrial feeling I guess.
I think this is the most aesthetically pleasing handheld I’ve ever seen. When I first saw it teased my jaw dropped, but they took so long to give an official release date and price I ended up buying a steam deck in the interim. I do want a smaller pocketable device but that’s going to be the new Anbernic SP, so I guess I’ll wait to see if any new system emulators get released for android and if so I’ll then look for sales on either this or the Odin 2 mini for a “mid size” kind of portable, I think… idk XD
@@TechDweeb what we need is an Odin 2 Pro type handheld, with the same level of battery optimization but for windows gaming. Now that would be awesome. Having said that, Winlator does seem to be coming along nicely.
Great review! Not for me given the Odin 2, BUT... Maybe an idea for your next video would be to try Mobox? NFS: The Run? I think this might shine when it comes to emulating windows apps.
Howdy. I've been following you for some time and I honestly appreciate your quality humor, but when I heard the phase with "bombarder de cornichons" I subscribed instantly.😁 I own only one retro device, namely RG35XX H... Yeah, the ZAZZBIZZLE, which arrived a few days ago and which I'm still trying to get used to. It's ok, but the screen seems too small and I'm thinking of getting one with a bigger screen in the near future and with more "muscles" for more demanding games.😄 Finally, great video. You are so funny to watch. 🥳I think you have become my No. 1 Comedy channel.... Aaaa... I mean Retro Handheld Channel.😅 Big like and greetings from Romania!👍
You know those people who always buy the new most expensive version of an iPad every time one comes out? I feel like they were going after that crowd with the Pocket S.
Tbh I prefer the option of handheld devices causing me to go crazy as opposed to them causing me to be in crippling and irrecoverable debt, which seems to be the case. Oh, to be in a world where debt is not a thing and just being crazy is what we have to deal with. Instead, I have to deal with both. I guess I gotta thank myself for the double whammy..... Good video as always, made me think.
Great review! When it comes to the device itself - such a dpad and other flaws with that price? Sorry, definitely a "no"! Odin 2 and Retroid Pocket 4 Pro are way better when it comes to most bang for buck.
I have been playing Baldur's Gate 3, Hades 2, The Witcher 3 with mods, Fallout 4 with mods on my Steam Deck. I now look at this Pocket S, look at the price, look back at my steam deck, remember its price, and just say "hum... no" to the pocket S. I'm sorry, but if you are at or above Steam Deck price you should play what the Steam Deck plays or better. It is what it is.
True. True. I guess the steam deck isn't pocketable though. And this thing has an all-day battery. Different devices but if pure bang-for-the-buck power and compatibility is the goal, then really nothing beats the Deck
Swing and a miss. They didn’t need to create a new shell for the pocket air; Just needed to ditch the apu. This thing looks like it could be used as a skipping stone.
"You should start a fire" "What?" "What?" 🤣
Yeah, I was just reaching for my drink when that came up. If that was 5 seconds later, I would have drenched my PC screen. My favorite TechDweeb joke in a while...LOL
'I hear voices, but I ignore them... And carry on killing' - Sean Lock
Yes Beavis, start studying for your exams !!!
Aw mate, that got me. Humour just right at my level. Brilliant.
its an ayaneo so it might on its own
Video production quality on your videos are so good and the face animations are super fun. Good job!
Thanks for saying so!
Simulation?
0:31 Yall notice how bro told us on the slick side hes going insane😂😂
Like a slip n slide the dood is moist. I'm not sure what we're talking about...
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@@TechDweeb 🙃🥴😵💫🤓
Too late
If use your link to buy will it come preloaded with games?
Never seen a retro handheld that comes with real-time voice AI, amazing!
I would love a full on comparison between this and the Odin 2 😎 you rock dork
Thanks nerd
I just started watching your videos today, I can't stop enjoying it, your videos are awesome and i love it, the style, the personality and everything just making me addicted
Thanks for taking the time to say so!
This is one of your best videos ever. I can tell you had a lot of fun making it lol
The french statement translates to "Would you like to be pelted with pickles?"😆
Touché
I watch your reviews like a fun cartoon show. Each has a cool narrative and upbeat mood that make every episode a joy to rewatch.
Thanks for saying so!
the dweeb videos just get better and better. love the device as a character describing their own design
Amazing video, such vibe and quality!!! The talking console is adorable and a really refreshing gimmick, tragic though when it comes to listing downsides and it feeling like there's something wrong with a living thing... I actually got sad at the dpad part...... Amazing channel, my go to, feels like more than just reviews, it's an experience!!
Weird compliment, but this is the coolest looking thumbnail I've ever seen lol. Those colors soothe me for some reason.
You're an artist! His videos are extremely ambient, very immersive and enjoyable lighting, what a satisfaction to see the irreverent and detailed way in his reviews
Congratulations!
The talking AI robot voice is a nice touch. Reminds me of the late 90s PJ cartoon hosts and their animated counterparts bouncing off each other between programs airing. Very retro touch
I have the same addiction to retro handhelds
Im not addicted. I just ALWAYS need more of them.
We all do. We enable each other.
@@TechDweeb I can stop whenever I have to. I just don’t want to. It’s fine. Relax shut up
maybe your BEST intro yet! haahahahahahaha
Agree hahaha It surpassed the Asus Zenbook one, which was the best.
Odin 2 wipes the floor with it on the P/Q ratio. Entertaining video as always!
These videos ooze so much personality. One of my favorites along with Retro Game Corps.
Dude your videos are so fun. Just pure joy!
Thank you for being such a fun person!
You’ve been growing a lot lately I found your page at 5k followers
Thanks buddy! Slowly but surely :D
I still think this's got the best intro of any retro games video on TH-cam.
omg the butt slap lol
what a nice channel! always enjoy this well crafted and cosy vids :D
Thanky!
Since declaring this my favorite retro handheld channel, TechDweeb has been putting out his best videos yet.
So i want more. I demand more entertainment!
Ok bye.
Your wish is my command!
@@TechDweeb bluff called. Ill prolly just watch whatever you make. I dont have the drive to start demanding specifics.
i ordered the exact model reviewed here. looking forward to getting it
I really enjoyed this type of review giving the product a voice. Very creative! Will be back for more reviews
This would be better if the price was lower but nice looking product
Agreed
Thanks to your review and RGC's I have decided to cancel my order for this. Definitely disappointed in the dpad, the sticks and the drivers. And really happy at the announcement of the odin 2 mini as that will basically check all of my boxes bar any fatal flaws that might appear once reviewers get their hands on it. Appreciate reviewers for saving consumer's money, thanks TechDweeb!
Thank you so much for your interview on Adin Walls' channel. I'm a classical musician at about a D-List level in my field, and I'm almost 4 months into my sobriety journey. The comments that you made about both addiction and your role in life as an artist really resonated with me. Also, I love your content! Keep up the amazing work :-)
Hi TD! Fun as always. I hope tonight was a good one for you 😀
Damn man , the video quality is top notch
I love your reviews, they are always fun and good :)
Greetings from Mexico :D!
Greetings!
You’re hilarious. Man I love this channel 😍😂😂
I wasnt interested in the handheld but still watched the whole video and it was a blast!
Your videos are so entertaining and i laughed out loud several times...
That tp is just... Magic... rofl
I love you, Techdweeb and please, never change!
This thing looks beautiful
Great video! Loved the insistance on calling him pockets
Thank for the honest review! It’s a super nice device but seems to be ahead of its time (lack of software). I’m eager to see the Pocket DMG
So entertaining. I love your spin on this. Great work.
You’re not crazy Tech Dweeb because I heard it too! 🔥🔥🔥
The device looks beautiful and I'd love to have one, but a less than stellar d-pad is a dealbreaker 😭 $400 is definitely a ton of money, but I could let my bank account take a big hit if this one device could play all my retro games with amazing controls, even the 8 bit stuff.
Loved the video! You're one of the top emulation handheld TH-camrs for me and I'm always excited to see you put new videos out!
also a less than stellar joysticks and in practice the faster chipset isnt that much faster at all.
It’s a beautiful handheld but the price and having to get a case for better ergonomics keeps me with my Odin 2 Pro. Excellent review as always.
And Ayaneo is a shit-tier company. Terrible QC and support.
Really? I haven’t looked too deep about their after sales support.
@samsungfan1982 yeah it's bad. Their brand subreddit is full of horror stories. I've literally seen someone ask for advice about purchasing an ayaneo device vs a steam deck and 90% of people said get the Steam Deck. On their own subreddit.
I was incredibly happy when I bought the PocketS, but seeing all these in-depth reviews and hearing that the things I'd care about (dpad, sticks, key mapper) really bums me out ahead of receiving it...
This, with that grip case are promising! 💚I'm loving where the industry is going with all this stuff, though... at the same time it feels like we've been "on the edge" of perfection for a WHILE.
I really hope we eventually get a full steam client for android. If steam just allowed devs the choice to port their games to Android a lot would since they already have an arm version for switch to base it on. Would buy a device like this in a heartbeat if it could play my steam games. Plus with the right optimization something like this would be plenty powerful enough to play even the most demanding games at 720p low settings
Love your videos . Very slick and funny but informative also . Thanks 👍
Production quality is soo underrated
I "might" be addicted to retro handhelds. Welcome to being a handheld collector lol! Great video! I agree with like everything lol.
I'd really like to see smaller, cheaper and more power efficient x86 handheld PC that can play 2D indie games from my steam library arrive on the market, the closest thing is the Loki Zero but it deserves more competition since it's not perfect and pretty much a nightmare to get your hands on one
Anbernic win 600 but even that one is bad.
@@ninjason57 well it's not all bad but it's still a bit large, battery doesn't last a lot longer than 2 hours and is almost as expensive as a steam deck which is way better, but i'd be willing to pay steam deck price for a smaller steam deck with a less powerful but less power hungry chip
I came for the Dweeb but stayed for the Advance Wars.
Odin 2 owners will like this review
Well made n fun as always 🕹️👾
Keep it up TD 👍
Great review, love the comedy. Don’t let people tell you otherwise, talking to inanimate objects means you’re always surrounded by friends and the world is more vibrant than those normies. One note: at 11:53 did you mean Odin 2 or pockets?
11:53 Both. Any Android device really. At a certain point it doesn't matter how much power you can get because you won't be able to make full use of it using the software we have.
Birth of the Dweebverse 👌.
That toilet paper B-roll 😂
Great Video as always. I was wondering what that stand was that you where using at 13:43 for the Pocket S and was wondering if it will fit the Odin 2 in it? If so can you send me a link. Thx :)
Awesome review 🎉❤
As a sensible and serious man-adult, your PocketS little "tee hee" melted my heart. ❤
aww man, wish the 1440p one was still in stock ;-) This is definitely a slick looking handheld!
your videos are great!
Really like the color and look but the price is gnarly. I think my next device is going to be the rg cube. It looks so stupid, and cute and wonderful
The personality that you gave Pockets almost made me enticed to buy 😂
Don't let his bubbly personality fool you. He's a snake in the grass!
@@TechDweeb snakes in boots are ok, but we draw the line at grass
for that price point i expect an audio jack included
I'm happy with my miyoo mini plus and oled steam deck. They also came with cases, that was nice. Linux for life!!!
It's very pretty, but I'm not really interested in it at all? Somehow it veers too far into that modern aesthetic for me to truly appreciate it. But the cute AI that comes with it almost had me convinced
Yeah I can see that. It's beautiful and elegant, but also kinda soulless. This feels like the handheld equivalent of a white iPhone or something. Industrial feeling I guess.
I think this is the most aesthetically pleasing handheld I’ve ever seen. When I first saw it teased my jaw dropped, but they took so long to give an official release date and price I ended up buying a steam deck in the interim. I do want a smaller pocketable device but that’s going to be the new Anbernic SP, so I guess I’ll wait to see if any new system emulators get released for android and if so I’ll then look for sales on either this or the Odin 2 mini for a “mid size” kind of portable, I think… idk XD
🤣 Ayaneo "Pockets". Love it. When i saw it i though this looks like some premium samsung phone had a baby with the Retroid Pocket 4 pro.
Pockets did the outro? Drunk with power!
I've been replaced. It's for the best.
so compared to Odin 2 pro? i guess there is no point in getting this if you have the odin 2 right?
Correct. It's a marginal upgrade in terms of performance, and a downgrade in the controls.
@@TechDweeb what we need is an Odin 2 Pro type handheld, with the same level of battery optimization but for windows gaming. Now that would be awesome. Having said that, Winlator does seem to be coming along nicely.
That opening bit was hilarious
Great review! Not for me given the Odin 2, BUT... Maybe an idea for your next video would be to try Mobox? NFS: The Run? I think this might shine when it comes to emulating windows apps.
Great review!
Howdy. I've been following you for some time and I honestly appreciate your quality humor, but when I heard the phase with "bombarder de cornichons" I subscribed instantly.😁
I own only one retro device, namely RG35XX H... Yeah, the ZAZZBIZZLE, which arrived a few days ago and which I'm still trying to get used to. It's ok, but the screen seems too small and I'm thinking of getting one with a bigger screen in the near future and with more "muscles" for more demanding games.😄
Finally, great video. You are so funny to watch. 🥳I think you have become my No. 1 Comedy channel.... Aaaa... I mean Retro Handheld Channel.😅 Big like and greetings from Romania!👍
I would love an OLED screen 👌
That is clean. It looks so nice in white. Clean.
Best video so far😂
I mean with chipset 2K screen makes sense. Not sure why the Odin 2 has 1080p. The SD8 Gen 2 can render way over 1080p.
Love the intro
I think this is my new aspirational device. Although that Odin is pretty compelling, too.
really interested in windows for arm on this thing
Going the extra mile, it makes me like a review that I don't really care about. Good job.
New episodes i want to see ALL devices come alive and talk.
At least 500 fires were started on this day...
What?
@@TechDweeb ...what?
You know those people who always buy the new most expensive version of an iPad every time one comes out? I feel like they were going after that crowd with the Pocket S.
Haha yeah probably
Is the panel OLED for that kind of price? When a £120 RG556 can provide OLED, these £300-400 devices should easily come with OLED
I'm with ya
Tbh I prefer the option of handheld devices causing me to go crazy as opposed to them causing me to be in crippling and irrecoverable debt, which seems to be the case. Oh, to be in a world where debt is not a thing and just being crazy is what we have to deal with. Instead, I have to deal with both. I guess I gotta thank myself for the double whammy..... Good video as always, made me think.
Great video, but how long was battery life lasting you during use?
That pocket s guy is so cute. want to see him more
Nice editing
I always wanted one of these bad boys, the obsidian black model always seems to catch my eye... the price is a tad too high but man... me want XD
the lore deepens
Great review! What's the phone stand you're using at 13:27?
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@@TechDweeb Thank you!
pocket? that things heeyowwge!
also how did you keep the face in line with the screen in the moving shots?
Great review!
When it comes to the device itself - such a dpad and other flaws with that price? Sorry, definitely a "no"!
Odin 2 and Retroid Pocket 4 Pro are way better when it comes to most bang for buck.
It's a cool aesthetic! But it's basically the Retroid pocket 4 plus. But it's good to see it pushing in the emulator region 🔥
I have been playing Baldur's Gate 3, Hades 2, The Witcher 3 with mods, Fallout 4 with mods on my Steam Deck. I now look at this Pocket S, look at the price, look back at my steam deck, remember its price, and just say "hum... no" to the pocket S. I'm sorry, but if you are at or above Steam Deck price you should play what the Steam Deck plays or better. It is what it is.
True. True. I guess the steam deck isn't pocketable though. And this thing has an all-day battery. Different devices but if pure bang-for-the-buck power and compatibility is the goal, then really nothing beats the Deck
Swing and a miss. They didn’t need to create a new shell for the pocket air; Just needed to ditch the apu. This thing looks like it could be used as a skipping stone.
No OLED at this price? RG556 has spoiled me...
Haha true!
I hereby deny your request to hand out resumes to any potential emplyees. I need more Tech Dweeb in my life.
Handheld character LORE.