After nearly three weeks of almost zero communication from Retroid, I have to throw in the towel on owning a working Nova. Some of you might have seen my post about my Nova arriving wet and damaged. I got one email back asking me if the Pocket Classic that was also in my order was working. I told them yes, only the Nova seems to have problems (it smells and the R1 and M2 buttons don't work). Since then, nothing. I was told in other online spaces that Retroid would most likely do nothing about this and it seems like they were right. I'm happy you all get to enjoy this device but I just had bad luck. The Pocket Classic is cool at least and I think it was an amazing deal at 100 bucks.

Got a Flip 2 a couple days ago and am struggling to come to grips with the ergonomics. My main problem is that using the dpad and bumpers at the same time requires you to stretch your index fingers awkwardly. Is this something you get used to, or am I just holding it wrong? If not, I’m debating returning or selling it and getting a nova or rp6.

Hi all,

I'm trying to understand the consternation over the Pocket Duo having the two analog sticks in parallel. On the RGC impressions video he complained about it like it was self-evidently a bad thing and I've been seeing a lot of complaints on here as well.

Ergonomically, what is bad about having the sticks be parallel like in this device? It has been years since I handled a 3DS so I know that the controller layout isn't the same as that was but I don't have a strong memory of why it might have felt better.

I've used devices like a Playstation controller where the sticks are parallel and Switch joycons where they are not and haven't really noticed a difference.

Apologies if this sounds like trolling, I am not trying to defend the layout or say that it doesn't matter, I am thinking about getting the device and the fact that this decision seems to be universally panned is giving me pause, but I am trying to understand why.

EDIT: Thanks for all the comments. Sounds like the main complaints are needing to reach further for the triggers, and by having a main part of the control lower down, the device doesn't sit in your hands as well and so requires a more uncomfortable grip on that side. Since this is meant for DS/3DS games primarily it would make sense to move the D Pad down instead.

First attempt to boot from USB, not sure yet if it'll work. Previously I booted from a microSD, but my Kingston microSD recently broke after only a couple of weeks of use. Maybe I was sold a fake microSD. I think a USB flash drive will be more reliable in any case.

Actually, I'm not doing this for gaming, on Armada OS it's really convenient to test the Turnip driver.I just noticed that games on the AYN Odin 3 sometimes consume much less RAM, for example system with Elden Ring on the Odin 3 seems to use 8 GB, while on the Retroid Pocket 6 it's around 10. My RP6 version is the 8 GB one, so I got curious and I think I found that UBWC in Turnip on Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is not enabled everywhere it could be, which is where the difference comes from. But I haven't had time to check everything before my microSD broke and part of the work was lost along with it, so if this works out I'll make a separate post about it.

Has anyone had any experience with their item being sent back to retroid before it went international? I emailed them a few days ago but still yet to receive a reply, just wondering if anyone has first hand experience with this sort of issue

Lot of discourse about the recent clamshells that Anbernic and Retroid are pushing out. This post is just me yapping shortly about them and summarizing most points, as well as what I'd want personally as an endgame device. This is strictly my own bias, feel free to let me know what you think.

In summary:

Retroid Duo: Great screens, not enough power for endgame, stick bottom which is strange for 3DS and other slightly modern titles you might play, unremovable stick caps that some people dislike comfort-wise

Anbernic RGDDS: Great concept, great design since it mimics 3DS, great performance, has a stylus, lackluster screens, horrendous pricing, not OLED, 60hz, ai button but officially stated that it can be remapped (was never too mad about this one since it could help translate games)

AYN Thor: Great screens, great performance, all glass makes it more fragile, bit thick, closes a bit harshly, uneven lip means it doesn't close flush, weird bottom screen ratio

For what I'd want is very simple and a mix of all 3

- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 like the Thor

- OLED 120 hz for both screens, they can be 16:9 on top and 4:3 on bottom like the Duo

- Design can be similar to the RGDDS. The nostalgic look of RGDDS is peak but can be tweaked to be more modern like a slightly wider screen

- Plastic front, no lip unlike the Thor so it closes evenly

- Included stylus

Optional:

- Would be nice if it was a bit smaller but big isn't bad, would just be more of an at-home console or for bags rather than pockets

TLDR: snapdragon 8 gen 2, Duo screens, RGDDS's design more or less, with an included stylus would be my endgame. Until then I just wait until it (ever) exists

What are your guys thoughts and what would you be okay with/not be okay with for a potential "Dream Dual Screen Handheld"?

I love him. I pray for him. The best thing that RETROID has done!! :D

Can anyone who already has the lite or the base model tell me how the analog stick being down feels while playing ps2 or gamecube games that make use of it? Are they really as bad as russ makes them out to be?

The analog stick placement is the only thing keeping from getting the duo so id like to know how it actually feels

I'm thinking of getting a Retroid Pocket Nova and using gamehub. How does it fare for games such as Sleeping dogs, Once Human, Batman Arkham city and Skyrim? I know skyrim works but i'm not sure if thats without tweaks.

Any advice would be very helpful!

I have a question about what to get i need extra storage but idk if i should get a 256GB or 512GB the prices are crazy so I'm not sure i play PSP, PS2, PSV, Switch, And Few Android Ports not a whole collection like 3-4 Games for Each System.

Whatever apk I get for Sifu the game stays on this on launch. Nothing happens after. What do I do? My device is the retroid pocket 6.

Hey everyone! I’ve already ordered my Retroid Pocket Duo, and now I’m trying to figure out what microSD card to get for it.

This is my first step into gaming on something outside of the mainline consoles, so I’m pretty excited to try out emulation and play some games I never got around to playing before!

I’m mainly planning on playing:

Nintendo 3DS games

GameCube games

DS and GBA games

PSP, PS1, and other older systems

I’ve been trying to look up what microSD card would be best, but it’s surprisingly hard to find the actual right specs for this sort of thing. A lot of the information I find is either too general or doesn’t really explain what you need for emulation.

So, what’s the sweet spot for storage and speed?
Would 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB be the best choice?
How fast does the card actually need to be? Is a regular card good enough, or is it worth paying extra for a faster one?
Are there any particular brands or models you’d recommend?

I’m mainly looking for the best balance between price, storage, and performance without spending extra on features that won’t make a noticeable difference.

Would love to hear what you guys use in your Retroid devices and what you’d recommend for a beginner. Thanks!

This is my first handheld since the Game Boy Advance, and I’m loving the Retroid Pocket 6. I got the 8GB model.. (12gb are hard to find) I got a brand new one from ebay (screen protector , case and the grips) mainly to play PS2 and GameCube games, and the performance has been amazing. It feels solid, the buttons feel great, and the front ends are so worth setting up.
As a father of a 3-month-old, it’s the perfect little device to keep me occupied instead of doomscrolling. This thing is freakin’ amazing.

So I am installing Droid Deck on my RP5. This is my first time messing around with Steam. What good games play well on RP5?

How long does it usually take in transit? (I live in Canada)

I have a retroid pocket 5 for about 4 months now. Been having a lot of fun. Just some stuff I can't figure out. Wanting to emulate some games from the original Xbox. Like splinter cell chaos theory and some 007 games. And also some PC games. Namely the total war series, maybe mech commander 2. Just needing some advice to be pointed in the right direction when it comes to what emulators I need and if I need to root or anything. Not too well versed in all that.

I kid, of course. I dont expect them to release yet another variant, but man I wish they would.

I want a Duo Plus, where they drop in nova's chipset and 12gb ram..... and no, thor is not the same.

and

I also would like a Duo Lite Plus Plus.... Just like Lite Plus (with inline triggers and duo's chip) but with duo's screens.... or would they instead call this a Duo Minus?

Not even about OLED for me though. I think I'd honestly prefer the LCD, but the bottom is smaller screen on the lite, and Im scared of input latency.

Hello all - so I've had my RP6 for a little over a month but today I accidentally discovered something weird with the buttons on the back of the system.

If I press just to the side of them and on the front of the screen, it triggers as if I actually pressed it. I haven't dropped or banged it up in anyway. Does this happen to anyone else or is it just me? If so, I will reach out to Retroid and see what they have to say on it

just feels so right!

Model: 12gb Memory /128gb Storage

spent a little over a week with the RP6 and it’s easily my favorite handheld i’ve ever owned. device has played everything i’ve thrown at it pretty flawlessly

i’m gaming more and actually getting through titles. trying to keep the library minimal for now as to not have choice fatigue but here’s a couple of my favorite games and systems i’m trying out:

PSVita - RP6 just feels like it was meant to run Vita. runs @ 2-3x resolution with minimal settings changes (really just needed to update latest driver)
-Ultimate MvC 3 (runs great, cutscenes have some animation issues)
-The Swapper (flawless)
-Dead Nation (flawless)

PS2 - runs @ 3-4x resolution. I can’t believe I have a PS2 in my pocket. got to revisit my old library and actually completed a play through of some games.
switching between openGL or Vulkan may work better for some games
-MK Shaolin Monks (near flawless, had to lower resolution on some fights/scenes)
-The Force Unleashed (near flawless, controls a bit clunky)
-LOTR 2 & 3 (runs great @ 4x)
-Budokai Tenkaichi 3 (perfect @ 4x)
-Spartan Total Warrior (runs great, some character model rendering issues)

Steam - via GameHub (Droid Deck and GameNative did not work well for me) after changing some settings, games ran well
-Sleeping Dogs (consistent 60 FPS @ 720p) great game!
-Cairn (got around 20-30 FPS) too many dips to be enjoyable but was excited to actually get it to run. didn’t have the patience to tinker so just moved on for now

and that’s it! I hope you all have enjoyed this little device as much as I have. if you are on the fence about purchasing it I wouldn’t hesitate!

notes: battery life is better than expected. amoled screen is beautiful!

Hey everyone. I was planning to get the upcoming duo lite plus, but am unsure due to the left stick position. I want to ask people who have actually used the sticks on duo lite and the new duo for longer sessions on how comfortable are those to use without the grip. Have the position caused you pain or muddied the experience of playing a stick heavy game? My main concern is developing long term issues with my hand.

Why is there still only one decent review (first impression) of the Duo on YouTube?

Was Russ the only person/influencer Retroid send their new product?

Seems a bit weird to me.