I won't be surprised if Retroid were to release the plus variant of Pocket Flip with Dimensity 930 or 1080 chipset. Thus, I would rather wait for the better version.
That’s the only thing I’m waiting on. But man, I love clamshell designs. I usually throw my devices in my backpack before commuting. That added protection of the screen and buttons is super appealing to me. Ive heard that the fan in the Flip is completely unnecessary for performance and I assume it’s there for an updated variant in the near future.
I think the flip is better for D pad gaming and the 3+ is perfect games that use joy sticks (of course if you like the sliders then the flip is for you)
I really hope they do another clamshell like this next year with slightly more powerful hardware. If it could play more GCN and PS2 games without big issues, more like the Steam Deck, I'd pick one up in an instant.
@@ryecatcher25 Yeah, I don't mind having a long "one-time set-up" but I do agree, it's probably going to be 2-3 years before the chips I'd want would be at a price I'd be willing to pay for a "cheap, pocketable portable."
@@ryecatcher25 no one is saying you can play most ps2 games but as far as GameCube goes, you can watch the reviews and see the games running fine at ~30fps, without these massive slowdowns you mention. Yes, you have to do some tweaking, but it's not 20 minutes per game as you suggest. It's more like 20 minutes one time in the global settings and then 2 minutes per game. I think the next generation of handhelds will be able to play GameCube without tweaks and ps2 similar to how GC runs on this generation, which is to say most of the library with a decent amount of tweaking.
@@ryecatcher25 what do you define as full speed? 60 fps? Then yes, it's true, limited amount of the library runs at that speed. But more than half of the library runs at 30+, which is playable to most people and is close to what the original console ran at. Aside from the rp3+, nothing else delivers GC at these frames for this price, so yes, it's worth it to a lot of people. Especially people who are just buying into handhelds for the first time. If you want to wait 2-3 years for it to run at 60fps 95% of the library for GC and PS2 that's fine too. Most people don't have the patience to wait 3 years. Especially considering by then you'll want to wait for ps3 emulation compatibility.
11:30 - Haha... ingenious! It reminds me of a time back around 2006, when I left "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" running with my right-mouse button taped down, whilst I went to school, to grind the "Block" skill on my character whilst an enemy kept attacking me haha...
I ordered mine last week, the same SNES-inspired color, in addition to an 8Bitdo controller and HDMI out cable. One of the biggest features I'm looking forward to is being able to play it on TV! Can't wait for it to arrive so I can play some classic Dreamcast generation games as well as PSP, DS, and some of the timeless PS2 titles! By the way you're very handsome! Lol!
@@MjolnirStone I'm just hoping that it'll also run PS2's Street Fighter Alpha Anthology. Other RUclipsrs have demo'd the Retroid Pocket 3 Plus running PS2's Hyper Street Fighter II, Street Fighter III Third Strike, Capcom vs. SNK 2 without issues. I was never able to get the 2D fighting games running choppy sound on the PCSX2 on the PC, which is exponentially more powerful than these retro handheld devices. So I'm hoping that being that this is a DEDICATED emulation device, and the fact that it's an Android-based PS2 emulator, I would have a little better luck. Anyway I ordered my Retroid Pocket Flip 04/20/2023. No sign that it's been shipped yet. But I'm hoping it'll arrive at the latest by the end of May!
Hey man I just wanted to take my time and tell you I really love your videos! I found you because I was looking for optimal settings for emulators and yours seem to be the best! Keep the content coming! 🙌
Just wondering, does the flip run emulation as smooth as the 3+ you said in the video you prefer the 3+ as a stay home device. And in this video u were saying the flip maxes out at ps2, can the flip not play WII emulation? The 3+ you had the wii emulator working somewhat fine.
They are running the exact same chipset, so performance really should not differ much between the two. I would not really consider either to be a Wii-capable machine, save for maybe a few less demanding titles.
hi, been waiting for this video. I watched your video on setting up the rp3+ and just want to ask if we still need to go through the whole process on that video or would you say this is more of a out of the box and loaded rom to play. THank you
No games and I am trying to add games but its a pain in the asset least for me.I also prefer the ones that come with games,I don't have much time to research and fiddle with something just to get it to work.
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If they make a more powerful version of this clamshell I'll buy it might have to skip for now
I won't be surprised if Retroid were to release the plus variant of Pocket Flip with Dimensity 930 or 1080 chipset. Thus, I would rather wait for the better version.
That’s the only thing I’m waiting on. But man, I love clamshell designs. I usually throw my devices in my backpack before commuting.
That added protection of the screen and buttons is super appealing to me.
Ive heard that the fan in the Flip is completely unnecessary for performance and I assume it’s there for an updated variant in the near future.
I hope this sells well enough for them to make a + model; I love the design but I really want slightly better GameCube performance.
Just ordered it on Amazon. It arrives Wednesday and I can't wait
Great detail thank you, you mentioned so many helpful things other reviewers didn't.
I think the flip is better for D pad gaming and the 3+ is perfect games that use joy sticks (of course if you like the sliders then the flip is for you)
Great video! I’m waiting to see if the flip will get more Colors before I purchase but I’m sold
Woah you oddly look very similar to retro game corp 😵💫
I really hope they do another clamshell like this next year with slightly more powerful hardware. If it could play more GCN and PS2 games without big issues, more like the Steam Deck, I'd pick one up in an instant.
@@ryecatcher25 Yeah, I don't mind having a long "one-time set-up" but I do agree, it's probably going to be 2-3 years before the chips I'd want would be at a price I'd be willing to pay for a "cheap, pocketable portable."
@@ryecatcher25 no one is saying you can play most ps2 games but as far as GameCube goes, you can watch the reviews and see the games running fine at ~30fps, without these massive slowdowns you mention. Yes, you have to do some tweaking, but it's not 20 minutes per game as you suggest. It's more like 20 minutes one time in the global settings and then 2 minutes per game.
I think the next generation of handhelds will be able to play GameCube without tweaks and ps2 similar to how GC runs on this generation, which is to say most of the library with a decent amount of tweaking.
@@ryecatcher25 what do you define as full speed? 60 fps? Then yes, it's true, limited amount of the library runs at that speed. But more than half of the library runs at 30+, which is playable to most people and is close to what the original console ran at.
Aside from the rp3+, nothing else delivers GC at these frames for this price, so yes, it's worth it to a lot of people. Especially people who are just buying into handhelds for the first time. If you want to wait 2-3 years for it to run at 60fps 95% of the library for GC and PS2 that's fine too. Most people don't have the patience to wait 3 years. Especially considering by then you'll want to wait for ps3 emulation compatibility.
11:30 - Haha... ingenious! It reminds me of a time back around 2006, when I left "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" running with my right-mouse button taped down, whilst I went to school, to grind the "Block" skill on my character whilst an enemy kept attacking me haha...
1:52 the hinge gap on the right. doenst look so tight tbh.
The 16 bit looks clean
What's the Max SD Card Size you can put?
Great review
Great review, thank you!
I ordered mine last week, the same SNES-inspired color, in addition to an 8Bitdo controller and HDMI out cable. One of the biggest features I'm looking forward to is being able to play it on TV! Can't wait for it to arrive so I can play some classic Dreamcast generation games as well as PSP, DS, and some of the timeless PS2 titles! By the way you're very handsome! Lol!
You are going to be SO set for some Dreamcast and other retro gaming! Also, thank you! You flatter me. :)
not pressing the thumbsup button until I saw the last sentense.
Would you say it runs mmjr2 as good as the 3+@@MjolnirStone
@@MjolnirStone I'm just hoping that it'll also run PS2's Street Fighter Alpha Anthology. Other RUclipsrs have demo'd the Retroid Pocket 3 Plus running PS2's Hyper Street Fighter II, Street Fighter III Third Strike, Capcom vs. SNK 2 without issues. I was never able to get the 2D fighting games running choppy sound on the PCSX2 on the PC, which is exponentially more powerful than these retro handheld devices. So I'm hoping that being that this is a DEDICATED emulation device, and the fact that it's an Android-based PS2 emulator, I would have a little better luck. Anyway I ordered my Retroid Pocket Flip 04/20/2023. No sign that it's been shipped yet. But I'm hoping it'll arrive at the latest by the end of May!
I just really hope we get a more powerful version of these. A design like this that could run PS2 and GameCube/wii well would amazing
If you look up the RP3+ compatibility list you can see that it’s pretty capable of running most ps2 games
But he he made it sound as if it it’s really struggling with ps2/GameCube emulation never mentioned if it can run wii titles at all
Is there a crack in the hinge?
I think it’s where the two sides of the plastic meet. It’s not a perfect seam.
Its a crack
Hey man I just wanted to take my time and tell you I really love your videos! I found you because I was looking for optimal settings for emulators and yours seem to be the best! Keep the content coming! 🙌
Not a fan of the bump stops for the screen lid, those will end up leaving a mark and maybe even break.
Thank you for all this vídeos. Your work is amazing! Can you show us how to setup the gyro for Wii games?
Hello, thank you very much for the review! Question: have you tried x-box cloud gaming? Does it work as well as retroid 3+? Thanks!
for DC N64 end below we need fan on to not get it too warm?
I will skip this and go for the next one. Need a real upgrade.
Man if these guys made a dual screen console for emulating DS and 3DS games at higher res and better performance, I'd be all in.
The closest you'll get right now i think it's a surface duo with a telescoping controller.
It'd be far too niche an product.
@@AJDOLDCHANNELARCHIVE probably
You can use r4 card for DS games and home brew the 3ds to emulate those games perfectly by using the original hardware.
@@bobodeng1784 Yeah, there were games like MGS3 on 3DS that ran at about 15fps though.
Just wondering, does the flip run emulation as smooth as the 3+ you said in the video you prefer the 3+ as a stay home device. And in this video u were saying the flip maxes out at ps2, can the flip not play WII emulation? The 3+ you had the wii emulator working somewhat fine.
They are running the exact same chipset, so performance really should not differ much between the two. I would not really consider either to be a Wii-capable machine, save for maybe a few less demanding titles.
Is that hinge cracked already?
hi, been waiting for this video. I watched your video on setting up the rp3+ and just want to ask if we still need to go through the whole process on that video or would you say this is more of a out of the box and loaded rom to play. THank you
Same process
Are all of the games pre-installed?
ANSWER PLEASE . . . does this come with game on it or not . . . I am not sure why no reviewer will answer this simple question
No games and I am trying to add games but its a pain in the asset least for me.I also prefer the ones that come with games,I don't have much time to research and fiddle with something just to get it to work.
Can you use the controller of the handheld for android games or Xbox Cloud?
Don't buy them unless they have a real product!! They haven't sent out package since 10th April
Very cheap looking handheld
Fortunately the price also reflects that, so no worries on overpaying haha
Oh wow more e-waste, wonderful!
It's only waste if you don't use it, king 💪