Retroid Pocket FLIP 1 MONTH LATER
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- Опубликовано: 15 июл 2024
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00:00 - Intro
00:53 - I don't like the grip
01:18 - Form factor review
01:37 - Compared to Retroid Pocket 3+
02:40 - Is the hinge any good?
03:08 - The problem with a Flip TOUCHSCREEN
03:32 - Shake Test
04:19 - Bluetooth Controller support
04:49 - M1 and M2 as back buttons?
05:16 - What's up with all the tiny buttons?!
05:44 - Different setup to RP3+
06:27 - Top tip for M1 button
07:16 - Sliders... YES or NO?
08:28 - More tiny buttons!
08:46 - Problem with L3 and R3
08:58 - Squeeky dpad
09:22 - Dpad vs Retroid Pocket 3+
09:43 - Action buttons review ABXY
10:13 - Ergonomics for gameplay
11:18 - Re-discovering DS games with Retroid Pocket Flip
13:16 - Value proposition
13:42 - Problem with L1 and R1
14:12 - Compromises with the Retroid Pocket Flip
14:31 - Worth it vs RG405M vs Retroid Pocket 3+ vs Powkiddy X28 
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I had my suspicions. I had it in my cart 4 times but bailed every time. Watched endless vids to understand what I clearly saw was a bunch of compromises and odd design choices. But YOURS was the first vid that actually spoke my lingo! Thank you so much. Superb. You have a new fan (and not one that needs adjusting for performance mode)!
I've had both the plus and the flip but I much prefer the Flip. I really like the sliders in that I seem to have better control, especially with driving games, than with the sticks on the 3+. I was a bit surprised but the Flip is my go-to now.
I'm debating between the Flip or 3 plus. Can PS2 emulation run well on it? I also heard the cooling fans can be noisy. Is that true? Also, will I need a grip for the flip? If it doesn't run PS2 well, that's fine. I'll just play PS1, PSP, N64 and Dreamcast games on it. Will it take a 512GB SD card too? I'm also afraid the hinges on the Flip might break but if I'm careful it should not break. Thanks for your help.
Really comes down to form factor, maybe I'm lucky but I haven't had any issues, so far. The fan can be a little noisy, I guess, but I have mine turned off, and it seems fine. Emulation is the same between models. As far as the hinge goes mine (red one) has been fine and I use it daily but just my experience. I use a 512gb and it will handle up to 1tb micro SD card. Here's a guide for how well games run on both RP3+ and the flip. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Vf7SIS7ecWa_J301h0mb2bxMWBMtKLvcpAFyaa5-LDc/htmlview#@@DarinMartin86
@@DarinMartin86yes to the SD card, PS2 and GameCube can be hit or miss. May take tweaking depending on the games. And as for the hinge it should be fine now. They upgraded it recently. And as for the grip. Better safe then sorry. I didn't get it but thankfully I don't need to
Interesting take. I’ve been using the device for almost two months. I’ve found the small buttons and clamshell ergonomics to be mostly a non issue. The sticks are noticeably inferior to my Switch and Xbox but like you say, that’s the price you pay for the form factor. I picked up this device over everything else because it’s so easy to carry in a pocket and doesn’t require a separate case. It plays PSP and PS1 games perfectly. I have many GameCube and PS2 games running on the device and also had Xbox Game Pass working flawlessly. The biggest issue I’ve had with more traditional home console games is the size of the screen (which is identical to RP3+). My main point of reference for this device is the 3DS which, for me personally, is the best portable gaming device ever made - this Retroid is about the same size but packs in the power to play vastly more game libraries. It’s quite mind boggling how much gaming goodness is packed into this tiny console! Best £150 gaming spend I ever made.
your content is great man! thanks so much for your guide on the retroid 3+/flip, it really helped me get everything up and running
and yeah, while the video was playing I just ignored the parts about where to map the menu and emulator option buttons, the M1 and M2 buttons really did make that difference, and it's great that you love the flip as well!
happy gaming dood!
Thanks for that!
I feel like the clamshell space has room for more models that could make even better use of form. I'm personally waiting for a dual screen one that could emulate ds. Keep putting out great videos!
Thank you. Well I heard Nintendo has a patent on the dual screen. If this is true I would imagine they’re going to hold onto that patent for as long as they can to limit the emulation of their games. That being said, NDS on the Flip is fantastic.
@@adinwalls Not sure if you saw but Retro Handhelds did a video with a Microsoft Surface handheld dual screen and was able to do DS and 3DS like Nintendo, I think that's the only solution for the time being.
Problem with a dual screen device is that the use case is extremely specific, and 2 of the systems that could use dual screen 3DS and Wii U are hard to emulate.
This was a very interesting review to watch! It was also very useful in the insight it gave to what choice i should make for buying a retro handheld. Overall after watching this I decided that in going to go through and buy the flip instead of the 3+. Great video!
Okay great. Apparently there were issues with the hinge but mine has been fine. The new ones have a new reinforced hinge.
Loving this review format in conjunction with the original video on the device. I would agree with most of what you said except for me I prefer this over the rp3+ size of device just for the ease of carting it about
Thanks for that 👍
You've definitely sold me on this.
I have decided to go for the Retroid pocket flip
Hehe awesome. It’s pretty cool hey?
I love mine. I play the f out of ps2
Awesome adin ❤
Thank you
I used to have a flame red 3ds, I'm getting it even if i only use it for gba/android games.
(Also, you could just use some duct tape and tape the grip to the console, or hot glue it if you're looking for a more permanent method)
Just got mine in today. I like it alot but I wish there was an xl version similar to the ndsxl. I had no idea it was this small. But I'm liking it so far. Wifi seems to have issues but maybe that's just for today. Will try more testing tomorrow.
Oh okay, yes size is a tricky thing to judge from RUclips. But I really think you’ll get used to it. It’s the perfect size in terms of portability.
@@adinwalls I actually bought it because I love my nvidia shield portables form factor but unfortunately the tech is too dated. I also picked up the powkiddy x28 but it doesn't run as well as the Flip so definitely loving it.
I have both the 3+ and the flip and the flip is so much easier to carry around and the sticks are great. I worry about the hinge though. I kind of want to keep both but I have to return one.
Hmmm. Ya I also like the Flip for the novelty and convenience of it. I also really like those analog triggers. But overall the RP3+ is the sturdier option… go with your gutt😊
Hi Adin. Your guide helped me a lot with setting up my retroid pocket flip. However, this morning I plugged the charing cable in and leave it there for 30min and the battery percentage won’t budge (not charing), even though there’s the charging indicator. Do you run into the same issue?
I have not had this issue. Maybe contact Retroid about this.
First I wasnt' sure about it, then I kinda hated it - squeaky dpad that is also way too stiff, viewing angles, triggers hard to press too.. But then it just became my to go console when being lazy in bed. Viewing alnles while laying down are pretty good, also it doesn't need any case for it since it's clamshell. Just pick it up and play, and then just close it, put away and that's it. Wish it had wireless charging though.
PS: I actually like those sliders. I was able to play some Silent Scope and it felt pretty accurate when shooting. RP3+ thumbsticks were just bad for this kind of precise aiming.
Great input, thank you
I personally like the stiffer buttons. Have had way to many loose buttons on so many things. The grindy noise can get annoying, but much better then rattling imo
Getting the black flip and its still on the way. The flip price is should be more expensive than the 3+ but funny enough because of inflation and rarity at my place the flip becoming more cheaper by around 30$ and also the reason i am getting the flip instead of 3+
That’s great. The Flip is a special little device.
I need something like this, powerful enough for some ps2, compact, but i wish the bottom was flat too. Im okay with inline triggers because i prioritize pocketabllity over comfort
Well then why not consider the Anbernic R405M
The only difference is not just the active cooling. What about the analogue shoulder triggers which, correct me if I'm wrong, are not present in the Retroid Pocket 3 +. Analogue triggers make a huge difference when gaming, in particular, Cloud Gaming. I'd pick the Retroid Pocket Flip over my RP3+ Metal Edition all day long for Cloud Gaming.
My hinge on my
Mines broke ill buy another device cause it does what it says and its convenient to have but they could improve the hinge tho
Well I am glad you like it so much you are willing to buy another one. Why not try the RP3+
The Retroid Pocket 3 Plus looks amazing and a quality product, especially in that colour. The Flip looks like a flimsy budget device.
It’s not so much like that in reality. I’ve had comments saying that before. I think it just looks that way on the video but the Flip feels very premium.
Were you able to get n64 games to run? I was gifted one of these and I can't get any N64 games to load, which was disappointing.
Yes N64 works easily with Mupen64 FZ Pro
@@adinwalls Interesting. It might be the ROM of OOT that I have. It seems to load other N64 ROMS just fine
Yes it could very well be. I often just have a dodgy rom and I have to find one that works. I found the paid version of Mupen64 FZ worked better for me in general.
How much does it cost to import these into SA
Hey there. Import duties with DHL are about R250.
@@adinwalls That's actually not too bad.
Ya I do think the Retroid devices are worth it overall. The shipping is a lot - $50 but the price is still worth it. Very good devices.
I really like mine in theory but in practice it is my most useless handheld, for one reason. Sleep mode is essentially non-functional. The device aabsolutely plummets battery life in sleep mode unless you close all apps first. Which makes sleep essentially useless.
I use my handhelds in small spurts. Play for 10 min, put down, 10 hrs later play for another 20 min, put down.
This device was dead SO MANY TIMES after being in sleep for not very long. All my other handhelds can be in sleep for days or weeks with minimal drain.
Yes I never got into the sleep mode because Retroid are working on a fix.
@adinwalls That's good to hear. Hope that is released soon because until it happens mine is basically a paperweight. Once it happens it had the potential to be my most used handheld.
I usually close all apps out of habit since I have an android phone. So thankfully I haven't had a problem.
@@NovaIsTheBot that did not consistently solve the problem for me
@@caramelzappa I've only had mine for like 2 days. So haven't had much time to test. Hopefully we do get a fix tho. So many devices can't seem to get sleep right for some reason.
Is the watermelon colour nice?
I was disappointed at first because it’s nothing like the original renders but I actually really like it now.
I accidentally ordered watermelon when I wanted black. But honestly kinda glad I did. Just hope I don't have hinge problems. Updated or not who knows if it'll still happen
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