I’m anxiously waiting for my RP3+ to arrive on Thursday so I’m just browsing videos about it hyping myself up. Thought I’d chime in and mention my horror story about Anbernic. I ordered three different 353Ms, only two of them showed up, and both were defective right out of the box. I don’t know where the third one is and I don’t care. The first one had a faulty screen, and the second one had two buttons that didn’t work. I returned both of those for a full refund(ordered the first one, it was defective, then ordered the second, the carrier lost it, and then ordered the third while returning the first). The whole situation has caused me to never trust Anbernic again. I thought about the 405m but tons of users have been reporting that the screen on theirs is or has already fallen out. So now I hard pass on anything Anbernic.
When i ordered my 405m, i paid the extra for fast shipping and they waited a week and a half to even ship it and refused to refund me for fast shipping.
I don’t have the 3+ but I have the 3. And I must say I haven’t been disappointed once. Of course I can’t play ps2/game cube very well, but the fact that I can play just about all my childhood games with little to lag is well worth it to me. I can play any psp game, n64, ps1, Dreamcast ect ect… and also half-life with mod support, morrowind, Doom with a high range of mod support, quake 1-3, return to castle wolfenstien… there’s seriously so much you can do with it and it does it very well.
I dont think retroid was so unethical. I had a 2+ when the 3 came out, and the incentive to buy just was not there. I think most buyers had the info available to know that the 3 was merely a screen upgrade to the 2+. It is pretty clear in retrospect that the 3+ is the real successor to the 2+, with a signicant cpu boost, so I think I'll upgrade pretty soon.
Had the same noise on my left analog. Added some mineral oil (maybe not needed) - that along with play it has actually become near silent. The RP3+ is by far the best bang for your money. Excellent device that took me a while to warm up to. Can't wait to see what Retroid has in the pipeline.
Okay I will find something. I know clipper oil is a good fix. Did you just put it on the top where the stick meets the body (sorry that sounds disgusting)
I've been having a blast since its release, endless endless hours on monster hunter for psp and wii. I use it every day for chatting on discord / using spotify in the car when going to work. I've used it for countless things when I didn't want to waste my phones battery. It's a neat little gadget and I have no issues on build quality / hardware but I will say that the micro hdmi to hdmi cable I had bought off their site had only worked for maybe a couple hours before dying completely
I love my RG35XX, but you prefer the RG351P's buttons over the Pocket 3+'s? I find Anbernic d-pads to not be that great, and I'm not a fan of the size and concave letters on the face buttons that the RG351P/RG353V/etc have (RG35XX's smooth face buttons are much nicer). I haven't held a Retroid Pocket before, but the d-pad looks like it would be similar to the PlayStation Vita's? Side note; I wonder if the RG35XX's shoulder buttons intentionally have a little bit of looseness to help against wear and tear from them protruding and being rested on when laid down/having pressure against them if it's in your pocket.
Now 8bitdo... Prior to using 8bitdo products, my favourite d-pad of all time was the original "phat" Nintendo DS's d-pad. I thought it was perfect and was pained when they replaced it for the simplistic + design for the DSlite/Wii. But oh man, the 8bitdo Zero/Zero 2's d-pad is my favourite d-pad of all time now. It is absolutely perfect in every way.
Hey man, it’s definitely a matter of preference. You definitely get used to the smaller buttons but the rubber membrane response and the texture of the Anbernic buttons feel better to me. Yes the Dpad is a dome switch style like the Vita which I am enjoying.
@@adinwalls I've had to change both the button and dpad membranes on my 351p, they both split/tore after only 6 to 8 months of casual use, so I'm happy with the dome switches on the retroids, they'll definitely last longer!
Releasing a model and an upgrade of the same model months later isn’t new to the market. Apple does that, Samsung does that… PlayStation does that… and that’s why I wait at least 6 months to buy a new electronic device. In this time some hardware fix will happen, some software update even, some fault will come out and solved, a new revision of the board will come out and fitted in the new releases… and yes, probably an upgraded model. That’s why buy electronics at the release date is not the best thing to do. Remember the exploding galaxy notes? The flexing iPhone 6 Plus? This stuff needs to be used in real life after the lab testing and the reviews in a week…
Glad I waited. Picked up a clear purple for $130 US. $125 for the regular colors. What a steal @ that price. I actually wanted the widescreen most of all. Still using a RP2 and 2+ for older systems but this thing kills some PSP and can run widescreen patches and hacks with some older stuff (Super Metroid and Super Mario World work great). Game streaming is kind of a nice bonus since the RP2+ didn't have the widescreen or R3 and L3 buttons. Now to get the grip and some hall effect joysticks for $25.
The in line shoulder buttons aren’t as big a deal a some people make out. Especially the ones one the RG505 (similar to RG280V). But in the end stacked shoulder buttons win 😊
I don't care if an RP4 comes out. The RP3+ plays 99.9% of ps1, dreamcast, saturn, psp, and 64, and with widescreen hacks. Then it plays almost every single gamecube and ps2 game i care about in widescreen at 720p.
That's the only way to be happy with tech. Does it do what you wanted it to do? Does it do it well? Then you're good. Otherwise you're gonna be chasing "the next thing" forever.
I think what happens is, people discover a new system on their device and realise it can’t play it. For example I never knew about the Metroid Prime version for GameCube, but it wont play well on my RP3+ (gonna see if I can tweak settings tonight) so now I’m thinking I should get a more powerful device 😂
Idk if the rp3 and rp3+ share the same speakers but i was pretty blown away by the audio on rp3+ when u hold it just right it sounds like you surrounded by speakers
The Retroid pocket has problems....I cant even use my USB and the left side of my controller pad is faulty. I JUST GOT IT and al these problems are present. Talking to customer service at the moment. Hopefully I get a refund
this device has now become my daily driver, and while not perfect, it does almost everything right and i would definitely recommend to anyone looking to buy a good android gaming device. also, i highly recommend getting the grip since joystick is annoying to use without the grip. and if you're already getting accessories, you might as well throw in a pair of extra sticks and maybe set of buttons.
This costs in the UK the same price as a Nintendo Switch. For a product with no warranty or quality standards i think anything over 75 dollars is not worth it. Also most retro arcade games were designed for 4:3 screen ratio , and hence you can’t play utilizing the full screen
Hey Adin, I had a few questions, if you didn't mind me asking. First, does it come with roms installed? Second, does the FM radio work? It's a feature I'm actually looking for, haha! Third, I heard you mention an HDMI port. Does that mean I could connect this to a TV? Thank you!
@adinwalls Actually, I have a follow-up question, if you didn't mind answering. Does the Retroid Pocket contain a decoder chip for FM radio? Much like the old android phones used to have? If so, thats an awesome feature. Thank you again for answering my questions. I'm currently jumping back and forth between purchasing an Odin and this Retroid Pocket. Everyone says the Odin is better, but something about the retroid pocket is calling me. An FM radio is also make or break for me, and as far as I'm aware, the Odin doesn't have one. I'd really love to see someone showcase the radio and other apps on these handheld emulators. Sorry for the rant haha, thank you again!
I thought The original PS Vita was one of the worst consoles for squeaky buttons. It drove me nuts. I actually tried 3 of them and they were all the same.
In regards to entertainment apps like Spotify or Discord App, will the audio overlay in the background? Or do emulators take over the full audio channels?
I got the rp3+ and the 405m they are both great, would like an oden 2 but im gonna wait for a device with the snapdragon 8 gen 3, maybe rp4 or odin 3 will deliver.
Since you are so fond of comparing it to Ambernic what about comparing prices too ? Part of Retroid appeal is also the low price, what about Ambernic ?
i did not had to do any setting up on the Retroid Pocket 2, it was preloaded with games. I ordered the Pocket Flip but I hear it needs setting up which is a pain. lso no games ? Where do you get games ? I didn't realise Emulators had to be set up, I download a dozen games on my android phone for Gamesir and half of them don't work. Now I understand.
I bought the RP3, then got the upgrade kit. There’s a couple spots on my lcd that the touch barely works. I thought it was maybe quality of the RP3, hopefully software
Damn... the clear and clean audio on the Retroid 3+ compared to the Anbernic products is a night and day difference. ...Why does the iOS version of Sonic The Hedgehog speed up the intro audio like that? It kills the nostalgic timing of those sparkles!
Hehe I’m not sure what the iOS version does that. I’m glad you felt the RP3+ audio was better. I didn’t want to over state it in the video, but yes, it is better
I’m undecided on this. N64 will be nice with the joystick on the top (even though original hardware wasn’t) also a lot of people with play psp on this even though the screen is not the right ratio which will be nice with the joystick. And then GameCube aswell, although gameplay is limited. Okay you’re right… it was a weird choice 😊😂
I know it's more expensive but my ayn odin was finally the one and done handheld for me. Really wish it was getting more love and recognition. Truly a beautiful and comfortable handheld that I have no regrets buying
@Adin Walls It's great now you just have to order it from the website I ordered mine in December and got it like 2 weeks later very surprised Because from what people were saying I was expecting it to take months I got it very quickly. I was also made aware that citra didn't play 3-D S games very well and boy were they wrong because I've been playing them on my TV in 2X resolution use the micro hdmi cable that comes with it I might get a little hiccup here and there but it's never anything unplayable
@@adinwalls I second the Ayn Odin as a one and done device. I've owned both, and I want to love the 3+ and still think it's a great buy. The Odin does most of the GC and PS2, many upscaled and looking amazing with little tinkering needed. But actually, the main thing for me is the curved shape on the Odin is ridiculously comfortable in comparison with the flat back of the 3+. And the extra inch of screen real estate makes a big difference with 4:3 aspect ratio games. By the way, availability of all retro devices is fluctuating regularly thesedays. The 3+ currently has a backlog of orders that may take a month to clear. The Odin has a next batch shipment date of about 2 weeks from now. The Miyoo Mini+ that just released apparently sold out their first batch in less than 2 minutes. Just my opinion but I'd recommend the device on its strengths and let people go and see if it's in stock. Retroid and Ayn both have shipping disclaimers on their sites so people can know when to expect their device to be shipped if they order it.
Yes, I am trying to calm the angry comments regarding shipping. It’s a reality, resources aren’t as easily available as they were in the past. Sometimes it’s worth waiting for the device you want. Although I do think bigger companies like Anbernic (relative to the size of AYN and Retroid) are winning because they are managing their stock well. But again,I would rather wait for an RP3+ than settle for an RG505 (still to be tested on my channel)
Expecting ethics from a tech company is like expecting chocolate ice cream to come out of a bovine backside. I respect the optimism, but you're just gonna get shit on your face. Expecting ethics from business in general this day and age.... there is a conversation to. be. had
Well I decided last night I’m going to get an RG505 into the studio to see for myself. I really enjoy the trigger buttons, so I want to see how that feels. Also in the beginning no hdmi out was a dealbreaker for me but I’m realising I never plug my devices into a TV
Shoulder buttons and the lower resolution screen says otherwise. "It's OLED" it's a mediocre OLED from the Vita, not a bad screen but it doesn't come close to the kind of AMOLED displays on smartphones these days that people think about when you say OLED, it's not much better than the RP3 screen if at all. The resolution is also way lower, RP3 does 3x integer scaling in PSP games meanwhile the Anbernic only does 2x and that ratio translates to older systems too. Not to mention you REALLY want a high resolution if you're gonna use the device for cloud or PC streaming, same for stacked shoulders.
@@steel5897 yeah this It's not a plus that it uses the vita OLED. With that being such an outdated OLED panel burn in is a lot more likely, many 1st gen vitas have some burn in. And the resolution is so low for an android device.
I will not be forgiving Retroid for the numerous quality control issues with my non-plus RP3 that I purchased mere weeks before the announcement of the 3+. Shoulder buttons that do not work + customer service that makes it not cost-effective to even bother trying to get the device repaired when there are better ways to use my money. Aside from feeling betrayed by the product launch of the 3+, the customer service and poor QC makes the whole company persona non grata for me. If you don't care much about higher-end consoles, just buy a Miyoo Mini plus or RG35xx, or get a Steam Deck instead if you'd rather be able to do everything. Retroid are scum.
please explain why you think putting the joystick above the dpad would make it a better psp device? thats literallly already the psp layout for the dpad and joystick....
You definitely can’t trust it. Mine ran off with my wife and got her addicted to coke.
Despite the Position of the Select/Start Buttons, the RP3+ is the best Android Handheld. Finally i sold my GPD XD+.
I think the Odin is better although it is more expensive
The grip is almost a necessity if you want to play joystick games for a long time. But I love it for what it is.
Odin 2 is now arguably better value.
Tho I would still put RP3 plus and RG405m as the best budget handheld
I’m anxiously waiting for my RP3+ to arrive on Thursday so I’m just browsing videos about it hyping myself up. Thought I’d chime in and mention my horror story about Anbernic.
I ordered three different 353Ms, only two of them showed up, and both were defective right out of the box. I don’t know where the third one is and I don’t care. The first one had a faulty screen, and the second one had two buttons that didn’t work. I returned both of those for a full refund(ordered the first one, it was defective, then ordered the second, the carrier lost it, and then ordered the third while returning the first). The whole situation has caused me to never trust Anbernic again. I thought about the 405m but tons of users have been reporting that the screen on theirs is or has already fallen out. So now I hard pass on anything Anbernic.
When i ordered my 405m, i paid the extra for fast shipping and they waited a week and a half to even ship it and refused to refund me for fast shipping.
Paid the extra on shipping for the rp3+ and had it in a week
The rp3+ has been out for a couple of months now, we all know it's trustworthy already and very powerful semi cheap device.
I don’t have the 3+ but I have the 3. And I must say I haven’t been disappointed once. Of course I can’t play ps2/game cube very well, but the fact that I can play just about all my childhood games with little to lag is well worth it to me. I can play any psp game, n64, ps1, Dreamcast ect ect… and also half-life with mod support, morrowind, Doom with a high range of mod support, quake 1-3, return to castle wolfenstien… there’s seriously so much you can do with it and it does it very well.
Yes that’s very true. Obviously there’s a performance bump with the RP3+ but its not as big a deal as people made it out to be
@@adinwalls yeah I do wish I had rp3+ but I mean if I can play sonic adventure and resident evil code Veronica with no lag I’m a happy guy.
I dont think retroid was so unethical. I had a 2+ when the 3 came out, and the incentive to buy just was not there. I think most buyers had the info available to know that the 3 was merely a screen upgrade to the 2+. It is pretty clear in retrospect that the 3+ is the real successor to the 2+, with a signicant cpu boost, so I think I'll upgrade pretty soon.
Had the same noise on my left analog. Added some mineral oil (maybe not needed) - that along with play it has actually become near silent. The RP3+ is by far the best bang for your money. Excellent device that took me a while to warm up to. Can't wait to see what Retroid has in the pipeline.
Okay I will find something. I know clipper oil is a good fix. Did you just put it on the top where the stick meets the body (sorry that sounds disgusting)
if it's plastic on plastic, maybe use the stuff they use to lube mechanical keyboard switches... krytox something something
I will check it out. The right stick has started squeaking now…
I'm getting one and I'm new to all this I can't wait to dive in and get my 3+ tuned just right
I've been having a blast since its release, endless endless hours on monster hunter for psp and wii. I use it every day for chatting on discord / using spotify in the car when going to work. I've used it for countless things when I didn't want to waste my phones battery. It's a neat little gadget and I have no issues on build quality / hardware but I will say that the micro hdmi to hdmi cable I had bought off their site had only worked for maybe a couple hours before dying completely
Oh okay pity about the cable. Honestly I haven’t even used the one I bought locally
This is the only review that talks about Bluetooth audio!
That’s coz I’m the best 😂
I truly wishhh the purple one cane with colored buttons
i think the clear shells tend to be more fragile
…rp3+ is to become a modern classic…retroid is the maker of this fantastic device…bravo…
Luckily I just found out about retro handhelds and ordered a Pocket 3+, missed all the drama :)
Haha you skipped to the good stuff 😊
My RP3+ shipped as I was watching this video!
I cannot wait to get mine, thank you for all of your videos
I love my RG35XX, but you prefer the RG351P's buttons over the Pocket 3+'s? I find Anbernic d-pads to not be that great, and I'm not a fan of the size and concave letters on the face buttons that the RG351P/RG353V/etc have (RG35XX's smooth face buttons are much nicer). I haven't held a Retroid Pocket before, but the d-pad looks like it would be similar to the PlayStation Vita's?
Side note; I wonder if the RG35XX's shoulder buttons intentionally have a little bit of looseness to help against wear and tear from them protruding and being rested on when laid down/having pressure against them if it's in your pocket.
Now 8bitdo... Prior to using 8bitdo products, my favourite d-pad of all time was the original "phat" Nintendo DS's d-pad. I thought it was perfect and was pained when they replaced it for the simplistic + design for the DSlite/Wii.
But oh man, the 8bitdo Zero/Zero 2's d-pad is my favourite d-pad of all time now. It is absolutely perfect in every way.
Hey man, it’s definitely a matter of preference. You definitely get used to the smaller buttons but the rubber membrane response and the texture of the Anbernic buttons feel better to me. Yes the Dpad is a dome switch style like the Vita which I am enjoying.
That’s interesting. I actually have the Zero 2. It’s nice, but I prefer the Anbernic Dpads
@@adinwalls I've had to change both the button and dpad membranes on my 351p, they both split/tore after only 6 to 8 months of casual use, so I'm happy with the dome switches on the retroids, they'll definitely last longer!
Aha. That’s a fair point. Thank you.
I appreciate your review. Your honesty, opinions and overviews are detailed and useful and helpful. Thank you.
Releasing a model and an upgrade of the same model months later isn’t new to the market. Apple does that, Samsung does that… PlayStation does that… and that’s why I wait at least 6 months to buy a new electronic device. In this time some hardware fix will happen, some software update even, some fault will come out and solved, a new revision of the board will come out and fitted in the new releases… and yes, probably an upgraded model. That’s why buy electronics at the release date is not the best thing to do. Remember the exploding galaxy notes? The flexing iPhone 6 Plus? This stuff needs to be used in real life after the lab testing and the reviews in a week…
Glad I waited. Picked up a clear purple for $130 US. $125 for the regular colors. What a steal @ that price. I actually wanted the widescreen most of all. Still using a RP2 and 2+ for older systems but this thing kills some PSP and can run widescreen patches and hacks with some older stuff (Super Metroid and Super Mario World work great). Game streaming is kind of a nice bonus since the RP2+ didn't have the widescreen or R3 and L3 buttons. Now to get the grip and some hall effect joysticks for $25.
Yup when you look at it that way it’s a steal.
Never thought I would see a retro gaming handheld with an iPhone screen that runs on Android lol
Haha. What a world we live in!
The main reason I passed on Abernic was the in-line shoulder buttons.
The in line shoulder buttons aren’t as big a deal a some people make out. Especially the ones one the RG505 (similar to RG280V). But in the end stacked shoulder buttons win 😊
Its not missing grips, you forgot to buy them, they're worth it.
I don't care if an RP4 comes out. The RP3+ plays 99.9% of ps1, dreamcast, saturn, psp, and 64, and with widescreen hacks. Then it plays almost every single gamecube and ps2 game i care about in widescreen at 720p.
Hehe well then you’re set!
@@adinwalls Yeah just the fact that it's a superior psp would justify it.
That's the only way to be happy with tech. Does it do what you wanted it to do? Does it do it well? Then you're good.
Otherwise you're gonna be chasing "the next thing" forever.
@@mickeymickey9914 Exactly, people should ask themselves what systems matter most to them and only buy a device that meets those requirements.
I think what happens is, people discover a new system on their device and realise it can’t play it. For example I never knew about the Metroid Prime version for GameCube, but it wont play well on my RP3+ (gonna see if I can tweak settings tonight) so now I’m thinking I should get a more powerful device 😂
You deserve so many more subscribers. Excellent review as always!
He's one of the best ones imo! His music stuff is cool too❤️🤩👾👾
Thanks so much.
Thank you! Maybe once this channel takes off I should make a spin off music channel…?
@@adinwalls that would be rock'n!🙂
I ordered mine on Saturday. Hopefully it ships soon, loll. The Ally felt like overkill for SNES/Genesis
Idk if the rp3 and rp3+ share the same speakers but i was pretty blown away by the audio on rp3+ when u hold it just right it sounds like you surrounded by speakers
The Retroid pocket has problems....I cant even use my USB and the left side of my controller pad is faulty. I JUST GOT IT and al these problems are present. Talking to customer service at the moment. Hopefully I get a refund
You can gently sand the buttons with sandpaper, just use a fine one gently.
Side buttons on rp3 is not an issue with the grips, they are worth the $10 or whatever it is.
I’m not sure if I should buy one now as I’m worried they’ll bring the RP4 just after I get it 😬🤔
Yes it does feel like they may release the 4 before Christmas
this device has now become my daily driver, and while not perfect, it does almost everything right and i would definitely recommend to anyone looking to buy a good android gaming device.
also, i highly recommend getting the grip since joystick is annoying to use without the grip. and if you're already getting accessories, you might as well throw in a pair of extra sticks and maybe set of buttons.
Hehe yup. I’ve ordered PSP style buttons from SakuraRetroModding on Etsy. I’m not a fan of grips but I do think it would work well.
Hey, im planning to buy this to play native android games with a couple of social media apps.. is this capable enough?
Yes definitely
@@adinwalls thanks! I intended to buy a redmagic gaming phone but this seems to be a better and practical option
This costs in the UK the same price as a Nintendo Switch. For a product with no warranty or quality standards i think anything over 75 dollars is not worth it. Also most retro arcade games were designed for 4:3 screen ratio , and hence you can’t play utilizing the full screen
Wow your Nintendo Switches are cheap. In South Africa the RP3+ is half the price.
@@adinwalls they aren’t cheap , the rp3+ is overpriced
Switch lite is 200 dolars and you will pay 60 dolars per game. This thing is 150 dolars and games are free
I’d shop around mate, found prices varied by around 40%
Fantastic overview! Solid device
Hey Adin, I had a few questions, if you didn't mind me asking.
First, does it come with roms installed?
Second, does the FM radio work? It's a feature I'm actually looking for, haha!
Third, I heard you mention an HDMI port. Does that mean I could connect this to a TV?
Thank you!
1) no
2) yes with wired headphones
3) correct at 720p resolution
@@adinwalls Okay, great! Thank you again!
@adinwalls Actually, I have a follow-up question, if you didn't mind answering. Does the Retroid Pocket contain a decoder chip for FM radio? Much like the old android phones used to have? If so, thats an awesome feature.
Thank you again for answering my questions. I'm currently jumping back and forth between purchasing an Odin and this Retroid Pocket. Everyone says the Odin is better, but something about the retroid pocket is calling me. An FM radio is also make or break for me, and as far as I'm aware, the Odin doesn't have one. I'd really love to see someone showcase the radio and other apps on these handheld emulators.
Sorry for the rant haha, thank you again!
Strange I got the same question today. Yes the fm radio works with a wired audio connection.
The Odin definitely seems like a better option though. But maybe first check availability. Their stock control is terrible.
I use Reset Collection as a frontend as it has matured as of late.
Hmmm… rabbit hole engaged.
@@adinwalls Well worth the trip.
The shell doesn’t crack when dropped..
Good to know
I thought The original PS Vita was one of the worst consoles for squeaky buttons.
It drove me nuts. I actually tried 3 of them and they were all the same.
In regards to entertainment apps like Spotify or Discord App, will the audio overlay in the background? Or do emulators take over the full audio channels?
The apps don’t play in the background when you play games if that’s what you’re asking.
@@adinwalls thanks
Alright. Yes it is a dedicated handheld. But "cheap" price means cheap build quality. The shoulder buttons stopped working after only a few weeks.
I wouldn’t say this device is cheaply made. I think you were unlucky there, there aren’t a lot of reports of glaring quality issues with the RP3+
One of my Nintendo Switch Light's analog sticks make the same sound
It must be a common issue with these sticks then. Thank you
I got the rp3+ and the 405m they are both great, would like an oden 2 but im gonna wait for a device with the snapdragon 8 gen 3, maybe rp4 or odin 3 will deliver.
Since you are so fond of comparing it to Ambernic what about comparing prices too ? Part of Retroid appeal is also the low price, what about Ambernic ?
i did not had to do any setting up on the Retroid Pocket 2, it was preloaded with games. I ordered the Pocket Flip but I hear it needs setting up which is a pain. lso no games ? Where do you get games ? I didn't realise Emulators had to be set up, I download a dozen games on my android phone for Gamesir and half of them don't work. Now I understand.
I bought the RP3, then got the upgrade kit. There’s a couple spots on my lcd that the touch barely works. I thought it was maybe quality of the RP3, hopefully software
Yes mine is the same. Must be firmware. I will see if the Flip is the same
i just order the rp3+ today i hope i will love it cause its my first one and is it worth getting the grip
Hey there yes if this is your only device I think the grip is worth it. I think you’re going to love it.
Damn... the clear and clean audio on the Retroid 3+ compared to the Anbernic products is a night and day difference.
...Why does the iOS version of Sonic The Hedgehog speed up the intro audio like that? It kills the nostalgic timing of those sparkles!
Hehe I’m not sure what the iOS version does that. I’m glad you felt the RP3+ audio was better. I didn’t want to over state it in the video, but yes, it is better
It's not on the level of quality of ambernic? Dude, the RG505 looked like a toy and rg405m had screen falling off 😅
Just a note 38:45 it's actually the ps vita oled screen from the first vita.
Ah I wish my channel was bigger so I could send you a prize. I realised that shortly after uploading!
@@adinwalls a prize would be great! Honestly your channel is top notch, in due time you'll get there! Then I'll remember the prize lol
Haha okay
i too have a squeak on the left stick. it bugs me a lot. how did you solve this issue ?
I haven’t. Someone said a bit of machine oil
One comes here to hear about the Pocket 3+ and all we hear is Ambernic Ambernic Ambernic 😂
Wheres the link for the custom buttons you mentioned?
Not sure but look up Sakura Retro Modding
@@adinwalls thanks
I like the gameboy style handhelds but cant find one has powerful has these new handhelds does anyone know if one is coming out soon
Do you mean a vertical handheld? Check out the RG353P. There are no vertical T618 devices that I know of.
One thing.
Is 4GB Ram enough to run RP3+ for today android apps? Does it affect gameplay?
I haven’t done a lot of Android games. I’ve played Real Racing perfectly.
@@adinwalls Really Thanks.
I'm so impressed with RP3+'s appearance more than Anbernic's.
Great review & keep it up!
I’m getting the RG505 soon but I already know I prefer the Retroid. The new Anbernic Rg405 is a different story.
@@adinwalls 405's problem is they intend it for 4:3 retro players but choosing cross D pad , Xbox controller stlye over classic layout makes it weird.
I’m undecided on this. N64 will be nice with the joystick on the top (even though original hardware wasn’t) also a lot of people with play psp on this even though the screen is not the right ratio which will be nice with the joystick. And then GameCube aswell, although gameplay is limited. Okay you’re right… it was a weird choice 😊😂
I know it's more expensive but my ayn odin was finally the one and done handheld for me. Really wish it was getting more love and recognition. Truly a beautiful and comfortable handheld that I have no regrets buying
How is their availability. I just don’t want to recommend a device that people can’t get.
@Adin Walls It's great now you just have to order it from the website I ordered mine in December and got it like 2 weeks later very surprised Because from what people were saying I was expecting it to take months I got it very quickly. I was also made aware that citra didn't play 3-D S games very well and boy were they wrong because I've been playing them on my TV in 2X resolution use the micro hdmi cable that comes with it I might get a little hiccup here and there but it's never anything unplayable
Yes that’s strange because I get pretty good 3DS gameplay on my RP3+ as well. Although, a limited selection.
@@adinwalls I second the Ayn Odin as a one and done device. I've owned both, and I want to love the 3+ and still think it's a great buy. The Odin does most of the GC and PS2, many upscaled and looking amazing with little tinkering needed. But actually, the main thing for me is the curved shape on the Odin is ridiculously comfortable in comparison with the flat back of the 3+. And the extra inch of screen real estate makes a big difference with 4:3 aspect ratio games.
By the way, availability of all retro devices is fluctuating regularly thesedays. The 3+ currently has a backlog of orders that may take a month to clear. The Odin has a next batch shipment date of about 2 weeks from now. The Miyoo Mini+ that just released apparently sold out their first batch in less than 2 minutes. Just my opinion but I'd recommend the device on its strengths and let people go and see if it's in stock. Retroid and Ayn both have shipping disclaimers on their sites so people can know when to expect their device to be shipped if they order it.
Yes, I am trying to calm the angry comments regarding shipping. It’s a reality, resources aren’t as easily available as they were in the past. Sometimes it’s worth waiting for the device you want. Although I do think bigger companies like Anbernic (relative to the size of AYN and Retroid) are winning because they are managing their stock well. But again,I would rather wait for an RP3+ than settle for an RG505 (still to be tested on my channel)
Does it have a gyro? I like using it for shooting games like COD Mobile
Yes it has a gyro
Nice!
Expecting ethics from a tech company is like expecting chocolate ice cream to come out of a bovine backside. I respect the optimism, but you're just gonna get shit on your face.
Expecting ethics from business in general this day and age.... there is a conversation to. be. had
Looking for.bones in an egg.
The Anbernic is actually better. Specs don’t tell the full story.
How so? The ergonomics look tremendously worse. Anything without stacked shoulders is just settling.
Well I decided last night I’m going to get an RG505 into the studio to see for myself. I really enjoy the trigger buttons, so I want to see how that feels. Also in the beginning no hdmi out was a dealbreaker for me but I’m realising I never plug my devices into a TV
@@adinwalls but it has mini hdmi out with adapter
Shoulder buttons and the lower resolution screen says otherwise. "It's OLED" it's a mediocre OLED from the Vita, not a bad screen but it doesn't come close to the kind of AMOLED displays on smartphones these days that people think about when you say OLED, it's not much better than the RP3 screen if at all. The resolution is also way lower, RP3 does 3x integer scaling in PSP games meanwhile the Anbernic only does 2x and that ratio translates to older systems too.
Not to mention you REALLY want a high resolution if you're gonna use the device for cloud or PC streaming, same for stacked shoulders.
@@steel5897 yeah this
It's not a plus that it uses the vita OLED. With that being such an outdated OLED panel burn in is a lot more likely, many 1st gen vitas have some burn in. And the resolution is so low for an android device.
I will not be forgiving Retroid for the numerous quality control issues with my non-plus RP3 that I purchased mere weeks before the announcement of the 3+. Shoulder buttons that do not work + customer service that makes it not cost-effective to even bother trying to get the device repaired when there are better ways to use my money. Aside from feeling betrayed by the product launch of the 3+, the customer service and poor QC makes the whole company persona non grata for me. If you don't care much about higher-end consoles, just buy a Miyoo Mini plus or RG35xx, or get a Steam Deck instead if you'd rather be able to do everything. Retroid are scum.
Fair enough man. There’s bound to be a fallout with a situation like this.
…rp3+ is to become a modern classic…retroid is the maker of this fantastic device…bravo…
The placement of volume and home button on this device is stupid, thats why in China we call it Retard Pocket 3 Plus
It really doesn’t feel in the way at all to me
please explain why you think putting the joystick above the dpad would make it a better psp device? thats literallly already the psp layout for the dpad and joystick....
I don’t recall saying that. Not sure. I know some people prefer that layout in general.