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Retroid Pocket 6 coming shortly. 5.5 in AMOLED. 1080p / 120 hz. $210.
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StereoVsn
Gold Member
This is a very good deal for the specs, IMO. It would have been better if the screen was larger, but comparable devices would run 50% more at least.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
These devices always impress me except for then they have bad components. The tech and form factor is good. If I didn't have a handheld PC already I'd consider.
StereoVsn
Gold Member
They are a bit different in a sense it's quicker to go into a game, play a bit and jump out I feel.
I have Anbernic RG556, Steam Deck and OG Ally. Overall I like Deck the best, but the size something like these Android handhelds is more conductive to quicker gameplay like Metro or short train ride.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Good points. I upgrading from both Steak Decks and run Bazzite on the Ally. Best of both worlds and basic BASICS like sleep are so much better on Linux/Steam OS. Windows is getting more annoying by the month, it seems.
StereoVsn
Gold Member
Yep, I have de-cluttered version of Windows on Ally just in case, going to put the new Windows interface from XAX on it and have Steam Deck for most of my handheld gaming.
Steam OS is still better by far though. I need to back to Bazzite on the Ally again. It's not like I have GamePass or play MP games on handheld.
StereoVsn
Gold Member
Specs are good. Kind of eying the base version since they would be enough for PS2, GameCube (max I would play).More Details
That screen is kind of small though
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LiquidMetal14
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I refuse to use any future handheld without a dual boot. Bazzite has really opened me up to putting me on track for considering this as well on my desktop in the future.
The gains and efficiency are so much better. Once this matures I am really excited to try it with proper high end PC HW.
I think we are in the middle of a new shift in gaming with these handhelds. As a parent and hardware enthusiast, I welcome this
Durin
Member
Looks pretty good, and I like the price-point.
Given I already got a Steam Deck, I still am mulling over the Ayn Thor though. It's pocket-able like these to use when I don't have a bag for my Deck, and it would make DS/3DS games more playable to justify itself more for me.
Given I already got a Steam Deck, I still am mulling over the Ayn Thor though. It's pocket-able like these to use when I don't have a bag for my Deck, and it would make DS/3DS games more playable to justify itself more for me.
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StereoVsn
Gold Member
Thor just looks uncomfortable to hold. Really needs some grips I feel.
Also, it's going to be like $300+ in US once everything is done between shipping and tariffs.
Edit: Actually $350 for regular 8GB model after shipping and tariffs most likely. Hmm… what are the tariffs from China now, 30% (till Nov bump)?
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jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
Not sure it's worth the upgrade from the Pocket 5 or not, waiting for more impressions. If anything, I'm more likely now to pick up the Thor.
Durin
Member
It does come with a grip that attaches on the back to make things more comfortable to hold, so if I'm going anywhere that I'd be playing for a long bit of time I'd just bring it.
I also like clamshells for the screen protection in the pocket, and if it makes more games like DS/3DS playable it has more justification for the additional cost. The model that hits $300+ dollars also has more 4GB more RAM than these Retroids, which can be helpful with gamehub to play some PC titles.
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BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
Thor looks cool but pricey for one of these. I'm more curious about that sub $100 Anbernic DS device just to see what they can do for that cheap.
StereoVsn
Gold Member
Yeah, DS and 3DS are the main draw certainly. The format is wonderful for that purpose.
Hemingwayoffbase
Member
I'm dumb. How does this compare to the retroid pocket 5?
Durin
Member
Yeah, I saw that. My only worry is if at that price-point it will have the horsepower to do 3DS games well enough.
If it can handle anything in that library, I might be tempted, otherwise with the Ayn Thor I saw people playing Hades 2 on that thing with gamehub which made it easier for me to justify the cost.
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
Faster CPU, 120Hz screen (vs Pocket 5's 60Hz screen). Two extra programmable buttons(?).
The biggest difference most people will notice is if you're using Android's new Windows emulation apps (gamehub or winulator) to play Steam games. As far as I can tell, the 5 even handles Switch emulation pretty fluidly, though this might be able to upscale the resolution a bit.
Lambogenie
Member
Slightly better specs than RP5.
RPG2 looks nicer. Is the CPU difference drastic? Other than that and looks, what else is different?
RPG2 looks nicer. Is the CPU difference drastic? Other than that and looks, what else is different?
StereoVsn
Gold Member
Better in every way.
StereoVsn
Gold Member
Still kind of wish the screen was larger. But it's like $100 to Thor or Odin 2 Portal. Regular Odin 2 screen apparently sucks.
NeoIkaruGAF
Gold Member
The 6 looks much, much better in button placement and ergonomics. I was never convinced by how close the buttons are to the right stick on the 5, and that G2 looks about the same.
Anyway, I have a RP Mini and… I pretty much never used it after seeing how much of a hassle it is to set up Retroarch on these Android devices. And frankly, it's not that I have all that time on my hands to game, too.
It's still terrific what you can get today for that price (even if tariffs will make the final price much steeper than you'd like, usually).
Anyway, I have a RP Mini and… I pretty much never used it after seeing how much of a hassle it is to set up Retroarch on these Android devices. And frankly, it's not that I have all that time on my hands to game, too.
It's still terrific what you can get today for that price (even if tariffs will make the final price much steeper than you'd like, usually).
ThisIsMyDog
Member
I turned my Poco F7 into a retro console, it's got a 6.83-inch screen, and even then, I often feel like it's still a bit too small for comfortable gaming, 5.5 inches would probably just give me a headache trying to focus on such a tiny display.
Mattyp
Not the YouTuber
Specs are good. Kind of eying the base version since they would be enough for PS2, GameCube (max I would play).
That screen is kind of small though
Easily enough, my RP5 runs them with AA looks like upscales so much cleaner.
Odinnii
Member
Apparently there was such a big backlash to the design of the RP6 that Retroid decided to do a poll on X to decide whether to change it or not
They are also polling d-pad placement.
I love that Chinese companies have the willingness(& logistics) to do this kind of thing on the spot.
They are also polling d-pad placement.
I love that Chinese companies have the willingness(& logistics) to do this kind of thing on the spot.
Lambogenie
Member
Oh cool.Apparently there was such a big backlash to the design of the RP6 that Retroid decided to do a poll on X to decide whether to change it or not
They are also polling d-pad placement.
I love that Chinese companies have the willingness(& logistics) to do this kind of thing on the spot.
Lose the function buttons, but not required.
However, I liked the speaker placement on RP6 more as the hands do cover them on RP5 placement.
NeoIkaruGAF
Gold Member
Fookin hell?Apparently there was such a big backlash to the design of the RP6 that Retroid decided to do a poll on X to decide whether to change it or not
They are also polling d-pad placement.
I love that Chinese companies have the willingness(& logistics) to do this kind of thing on the spot.
The design of the 6 is clearly superior. Much better distance between controls. It maintains everything good about the 5 and makes it better.
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
lol they removed the RP6 store page from their website
Maybe they're going back to the drawing board after getting some shit for this design.
The G2 is still available though.
Retroid Pocket 6 Handheld (Second Batch Pre-order)
Retroid Pocket 6 Specifications & Features: Processor: 8 Gen 2 CPU: 1 GoldPlus@3.2GHz 4 Gold@2.8GHz 3 Silver@2.0GHz GPU: Adreno 740@680MHz RAM: LPDDR5x 8GB/12GB Storage: UFS 3.1 128GB/256GB + TF Card Slot OS: Android 13 Screen: 5.5 inch, AMOLED, 1080p@120Hz Heat Dissipation: Active-cooling...
www.goretroid.com
Maybe they're going back to the drawing board after getting some shit for this design.
The G2 is still available though.
NeoIkaruGAF
Gold Member
Bad choice. I don't know what kind of shitty comment they could have taken so seriously that they felt it was legitimate complaint.lol they removed the RP6 store page from their website
Retroid Pocket 6 Handheld (Second Batch Pre-order)
Retroid Pocket 6 Specifications & Features: Processor: 8 Gen 2 CPU: 1 GoldPlus@3.2GHz 4 Gold@2.8GHz 3 Silver@2.0GHz GPU: Adreno 740@680MHz RAM: LPDDR5x 8GB/12GB Storage: UFS 3.1 128GB/256GB + TF Card Slot OS: Android 13 Screen: 5.5 inch, AMOLED, 1080p@120Hz Heat Dissipation: Active-cooling...www.goretroid.com
Maybe they're going back to the drawing board after getting some shit for this design.
The G2 is still available though.
I've seen Russ's video and the only criticism I feel was very valid is that rear bumpers on the 6 may make it less ergonomic while playing dual-stick games.
The 6 was scheduled for shipping in January. Now it'll get pushed back to the spring.
Radical_3d
Member
I find it curious that Wii U is harder to emulate than Switch.
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
Just a combination of Switch emulation (ironically) being older and more mature. WiiU emulation suffered for a long time because there were so few games to care about, the WiiU hardware itself was wide open by the time emulation became a thing, and the WiiU being "old news" by then didn't exactly help the emulation mature.
Doczu
Member
I'm still baffled the OG Xbox emulation is lagging behind. Yes, i know, almost no documentation, low level custom hardware, blah blah.
The RP6 might easily emulate PS3, Switch and 360. I held off from buying the RP5 hoping Xbox emulation would finally be possible as this would be an instant buy from me...
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
OG Xbox emulation is more mature on Linux, I don't think anything has been done (yet) on Android. Xemu runs great in Rocknix, which the Retroid Pocket 5 can boot to.
Here's a video with some examples
Odinnii
Member
Lambogenie
Member
It definitely wasn't so bad to cancel and redesign like that. The acceptance of feedback and RP's reaction to it is as extreme as the extreme reactions. Weird.
I'm not normally one to care about DPad or Stick placement as I can adapt, but I will be sad if it changes as then it won't look like Vita.
I'm not normally one to care about DPad or Stick placement as I can adapt, but I will be sad if it changes as then it won't look like Vita.
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
Lambogenie
Member
I always laugh how Chinese companies are very quick to find these solutions.
Meanwhile, others just have a crap load of useless meetings spread over a month(s) to discuss. Not China, they just come out with it. The same goes for game dev or design. They are just rapid with turn around times. Really inspiring and impressive.
It's cool they're giving the choice. It could be cool to even make it a modular, swappable section in future.
I still think I prefer the PS layout though. And wish speakers were moved.
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NeoIkaruGAF
Gold Member
Stupid decision, imo. Very disappointing. The previous design was unique and stood out. This is basically the 5, which I didn't like the design of in the first place.
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
Same here, even less of a reason for me to upgrade now over the 5.
Cyberpunkd
Member
Because they use pre-made shit OEM plastic moulds that are easily available, which is the reason the build quality is shit as well.
StereoVsn
Gold Member
A lot of time plastic injection molds are quite good now days on more expensive devices out of China.
The real reason they can move fast is that they already have factory contacts and now days they are quite flexible on making mould changes.
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
The build quality is not shit tho.