Dude! You only have 420 subs?! This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and it was freaking fantastic! Thank you for the creation. I look forward to more. You’re MOST DEFINITELY underrated, sir!
Honestly the main reasons I decided on the Retroid are because it runs Android and supports BT/Wifi. Being able to sync it with my Google Drive for a unified ROM collection and cloud saving is just too cool to pass up.
@@minimoe2807 The output doesn't look very impressive since it's still 480p and it stretches to widescreen, but the capability is there so credit where it's due in that respect
@@ivy-envy can you set your tv or computer screen to native resolution to go to the original screen config? Widescreen on games that were not made for that are mess! Lol!
Quality, unbiased video, I'm defo way more informed after watching this than most other tubers, who tend to over hyper things and miss important details. Kudos
I ordered the retroid recently because the form factor just looks nicer imo, as well as the ability to sync things over wifi / the quality of life and familiarity of android
Thanks for the great in-depth comparison. You weren't kidding about this coming soon! Oh man, this helps flush out the comparison but still such a hard call to make. I hear that both have their place but without wanting to buy two devices at the same time it's just so hard to choose. Part of me thinks the tinkering with the RP2 would be fun another part just says wait until something super polished comes out that doesn't struggle with newer systems and in the meantime enjoy the buttery polish of the RG350m. Anyway love your stuff keep it coming and thanks again!
Haha, glad to be of "help"! It's a hard decision to make, I'm happy that I have both so that I don't have to be torn about it. I do think that everything up to PSX is just about perfect on the 350M, and I agree that while the RP2 (and the 351, I suspect) will help show that there is a market for better chipsets, the generation that comes out *after* this will be even better. If we stay on this same trajectory, I expect we'll see the next big thing by this time next year.
One more Pro I'd like to point out on the RP2. You can bluetooth a controller to it and HDMI to a bigger screen and use it as a retro home console and use the same save states as you do when your on the go. And because it is Android (6 for now updating to 8 in late October) any Android app you use can he big screen as well.
@@RetroGameCorps Yeah I think the polish of the RG350m (though I am considering the RG350P too, but you really sold me on the fit and finish of the m) is pulling me in that direction, not to mention the Pico-8 capabilities (which led me to your channel in the first place. (one more thing I am thankful for the Pico-8 for!) I may just wait until the market matures a bit more so that I can really faithfully and smoothly play N64, Dreamcast, DS etc.! Any chance you would test to see if the Pico-8 player will run Pullfrog? It's one of my absolute favorite Pico-8 games and I'd be so bummed if I bought the RG350 only to find out it doesn't run properly for some reason. Here's the link, google doesn't like it when you just search for "pullfrog" much, keeps trying to autocorrect it to something else. Thanks so much, really appreciate your content! www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=38636
@@minimoe2807 That is a serious and undeniable pro. I'd love to do that but I think at this point I think the RP2 may be trying to be all things to all people but might not be fully nailing any one of them. And while I do love a hacky/tinkery multi-tool sometimes I just want the right tool for the job. I may end up going RG350m/p and just use original consoles or even a Raspberry Pi4 for the big screen and as I said above to Retro Game Corps wait until the next-gen for the "newer" gen consoles. But I am still weighing it. Thanks for the added pro. Just makes the decision that much hard! ;)
Seth Toybes I hacked a €50 Android TV box (S905x3 chip) with EmuELEC and it plays everything up to PSX perfectly and some lighter PSP games too. From what I’ve seen, it looks like it performs between Pi 3 and 4. I’m very happy with it.
I have both and I prefer the RG350. The RP2 is SO much work to set up and using Android without a touchscreen is painful. The RG350 feels much faster in the OS and there's no switching between control modes to use a mouse cursor like the RP2. RP2 has better sounding speakers, but not as good button feel as the RG350. Nothing about the RP2 is simple!
Extremely thorough, comprehensive and well thought out review. The only thing I would add or update is that on the RP2 the Flycast app is running a good amount of DC games and at a much better FPS than what the emulator you used on this video was able to do. The Flycast app is a significant boost and can run a ton more games.
Excellent review and answered a lot of questions I had about both units. I liked that you covered the qualitative side of things. Too many reviews focus only on the numbers.
@@RetroGameCorps hey real quick...FINALLY got my RP2. Anyway, PS1 and Dreamcast won't open. I get a message that there is not enough memory!?! What the heck am I doing wrong. I've but a 128 SD card in it and don't have thousands of games just a few hundred from GB to Dreamcast. Help!
@@minimoe2807 hi, I haven't seen that issue before but I would recommend checking out the RP2 wiki and maybe their discord page, there are a lot of people who can help troubleshoot. Here is the wiki page: goretroid.info/
I use syncthing to keep all my retroarch game saves in sync across all my devices. Syncthing works on linux and android both, but the lack of wifi on the Abernic makes this a done deal for me unfortunately as I like the build quality and form of the Abernic better.
Excellent in-depth video! I think you are one of the rare who actually points-out the screen ratio trashing the experience. And thanks a lot for that! Questions: how many games are available when unboxing? It does not say? Also what about Mame games are they really smooth? Do they have the same ratio issue as the one you mention for console games? Thanks a lot keep doing the job!
Love the video man , i think both of these live in there own space. if you want to just have a handheld to play games rg350 if you want an open source handheld rp2 all day, ive got both and use both of a weekly bases .
Thank you! I agree, there are a lot of reasons why each device is the best in its own way. I find myself grabbing each one for different reasons throughout the day.
@@RetroGameCorps Is there any clues about the upcoming OS updates? Performance wise, i can not play IREM games and CPS3 titles on FBA emulator, but other than that, i think it is doing well for other retro systems.
Thanks for this great comparison video of those great portable retro-consoles. For me, wireless support was the main feature that I looked for in portable retrogaming, not only because I can sync battery saves of previous gaming session easily, but also retroachievementsupport through Retroarch was something that couldn't afford to not have... so, for now Retrod Pocket 2 for portable gaming is the proper way to fulfill nostalgia and sense of completion.
Nice! I tested out retroachievements yesterday on my RG351P and I have to say that it is pretty awesome. Definitely something that I want to play around with more!
I wish I'd seen your vid before getting an RP2. I regret it... Your vid is the only one I've seen that mentions the (very) shitty buttons and overall controls of the RP2. Also, configuring the RP2 is *HELL* and I'm honestly fed up with it... And the store is a joke. Did you notice that you can't even type a space in the search? Therefore technically can't find certain games? Everything is quite terrible with the RP2... I might get a 350 now -_- (and yeah, not a 351 since I want a 4:3 screen)
ok so you had some keys jingling in the video and that was the most realistic sound ever made, i actually thought someone broke into my home and was gonna kill me XD
I have the 350M and have been loving it. Enjoying playing the old DOS games like Day of the Tentacle, The Curse of Monkey Island series, LSL, Commander Keen etc. I have had no issues with any SNES, GENISIS or GBA games I have played so far. I have only loaded a hand full of Playstation games on it and they have played flawlessly. As a retro handheld console it is all I need.
If you haven't already, check out my guide on how to add voice tracks to the first two Monkey Island games -- makes them so much more fun! retrogamecorps.com/2020/09/03/guide-add-voice-tracks-to-the-first-two-monkey-island-games-on-your-rg350-device/
Thanks for this vid, I subbed. I have been looking for my next handheld for my channel and this has helped. I think Im going with the retroid because of the value.
Just a tremendous review. Much appreciated. The colors are somewhat divisive. Where you liked the RG350M as being a bit warmer and having deeper hues for blues, browns, and other colors, I watched another review that showed how the white balance was off. The 350M’s whites are more yellow, which don’t look so great for pure white ... but maybe add a bit of warmth for the non-whites. One item you didn’t cover that I’d like to know more about is the left side control layout. The 350M obviously stacks the D pad on top of the left analog stick. The RP2 stacks the left analog on top of the D pad. With so many of these games (GBA, NES, SNES, etc.) leveraging the D pad, what did you like better? Conventional wisdom is that it’s nicer to have the D Pad up top (like the 350M), but I’d love to hear your side-by-side thoughts.
Hi, great feedback. Yes, the 350M is a little warm, the original RG350 actually had the best white balance I've seen so far (here is an example, forgive my terrible lighting: retrogamecorps.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/rg350vsrg350m-coloring2-1.png). It might be a *twinge* green in tint, but I'm just using my eyeball here (I was a food photographer for many years). Honestly thought, when I'm playing these systems without having another device around, it's very hard to discern any issues. Okay, as far as d-pad orientation, I'm probably in the minority but I do prefer that the d-pad is below the analog stick, like how it is on the Nintendo Switch or Xbox controllers. It just feels more balanced in the hand to me, to be a bit offset.
I loved that you used other known consoles to explain how to buttons feel like. I heard that the RP2 has stiff buttons but I had no idea what this means. I thought that it is a major bug and a deal breaker but if they feel like a 3ds's buttons that is a okay with me. I'm still trying to figure out if I actually need all the power the RP2 offers (in exchange for all the work), but having the possibility is always good
I got my 350m about a month ago and recently added a 128 gb card full of roms. No complaints here. I think it still would’ve been my choice after watching the comparisons
The slider stick on the Retroid Pocket 2 to me feels a lot like the one on the 3DS/2DS which I fine it’s just hard to fit a grip on it, though the one I did find that fits it perfectly is the official Nintendo switch grip that comes with the Zelda & Mario packs that comes with the grips, a console skin, & a screen cloth
@@RetroGameCorps So I was thinking of either getting the Retroid or the Rg351p The thing is Retriod you have to tinker with it and Rg already has the games but could Retroid handle ds games like Diamond and Pearl
In my opinion the superior experience is on the PowKiddy X15. While yes, the D Pad isn't really a D-Pad it feels good for what it is you can pull off hadokens with a little practice. Not bad. The reason, I say it's superior is simply due to it's power. It can play Sega Saturn, Sega Dreamcast and most of anything else save for PS2. It's a big screen touch screen. It plays Android games properly and is a genuine value for the money. Now, there is a Yewge or Huge caveat here. You need to install the "Clean rom." It's a process you don't have to do with these systems however, once done it really opens the system up and you can have mega fun.
Rp2 buttons are literally vita buttons so if ya know what that feels like than it's pretty much identical. I have a 280m for the size but am seriously considering a 640x480 device too.
@@RetroGameCorps I'm definitely one of those vita weirdos and sometimes forget they didn't do that well outside of my little bubble haha! Definitely a fun little handheld though, I recommend it!
I got the RP2 and have only test-played the games on the Retroid app for now and am noticing some input latency. I did some rudimentary testing by comparing Golden Sun on Retroid and on Wii U’s virtual library; with slow-motion video I’m seeing at least a minimum of 6-frames of lag between the two. I’ve yet to setup RetroArch however and experiment with. Curious about the RG350m on this. Have you noticed any input latency?
RetroidOS has a horrendous input lag in some emulators. You need to install the stand alone emulators. Myboy! for GBA, for SNES the Snex9x from the Robert Broglia Site (the ArmV7 version) (the retroarch and the googleplay versions has some input lag too), gbc.emu/myboy! for gbc...
I think I'm team Retroid here. Great having DC emulator even if it's not perfect. Sad about the L3/R3 though. I don't mind messing around with options either. Thanks for this review!
Thanks! Dreamcast has made some great strides on the RG351M thanks to a new emulator available on ArkOS, check it out if you haven't already: ruclips.net/video/vfL3ohWaYgk/видео.html
@@RetroGameCorps Oh thanks for that! Very helpful. I'm still kinda torn. I'd love if they could both play Saturn in a stable way. Crazy how difficult it is to emulate!
To me, the big deciding factor for going with the RG350 series devices has been build quality and support. Software community is far more active, and the interface is more polished, plus the hardware itself is just built better. I definitely feel like the RG350 is going to last longer and be more enjoyable, even without the extra horsepower. The few systems that the RP2 can run over the RG350 are not fully supported, and while none of these will be great for input lag, Opendingux seems marginally better than Android.
Haha, yeah you wouldn't believe how many comments I've been getting about that! So it turns out that the official name is the "New Nintendo 2DS XL" -- what a mouthful! I've been tinkering with my 351P every day and I am liking it more and more each time I pick it up! I'll do a full review and comparison videos with other devices soon.
@@RetroGameCorps one more correction while I'm being a douche. It's called retroarch not arc. Ok I'm done now. Lol. I am a fan of your content for real.
For me, after watching a bunch of reviews, the deciding factor was the alignment of the d-pad and the buttons... the RG351m won out.,. I was going to get an Odroid one, but after hearing reviewers descriptions of the joysticks, Odroid fell off of the list.
Aah, 4:54, thank you for this, I hate the Switch face buttons. Too bad cause I love the way the Retroid looks. I guess an Anbernic device takes the lead then, I want them mushy. :-P
Hi, thanks for the feedback. I love both devices, and they both have their strengths and flaws. It just so happens that some of the things I find most important, like button travel, d-pad, and user interface, I like better on the RG350M. Over the past few weeks I've definitely been playing with the RP2 more, because I like all of the new possibilities this device represents. But if I'm going to sit down at play an 8-bit or 16-bit game, I always reach for my RG350M.
@@RetroGameCorps I agree completely, but your nickled and dimed comment left me with a bad taste of what your review had to offer. Apologies if I offended you in any way, but you tried to say the RP2 will end up costing you the same as a 350m because you had to pay for a $5 emulator.... that is fully capable of running well on the RP2 and not at all on the 350m. Do you see what I am saying? You can't make that assumption when one system is clearly more powerful than the other and able to run emulation of systems the other cannot.
@@x7slim8x I get what you're saying, and I don't disagree. My point with the comment about price is to show that while the RP2 has a lower sticker price, you could eventually pay as much money as the RG350M over time. For some people, that bottom dollar is important, so I thought it was worth mentioning. Now in terms of sheer value, the RP2 wins hands down, even despite paying for premium emulators (that won't even play on the 350M at all, as you said).
@@RetroGameCorps I guess, for me, these just aren't in the same league and thus shouldn't really get a comparison.... especially with the rg351p available. Which I also have and will say yet again, the RP2 smokes it as well... but at least they are in the same ballpark spec, OS, form, and function wise.
I have yet to get my hands on a retroid pocket but I have to say that for some reason my rg350m chugs on ps1 games plus its pretty heavy. I’m really excited to finally grab up on of those retroid 2’s
Hi, make sure you have the latest version of PCSX4All, that is often the issue with the RG350M. Here's a link: retrogamecorps.com/2020/08/23/guide-how-to-load-games-onto-the-rg350-home-consoles-and-handhelds/#PSX
That's the New Nintendo 2DS XL lol. Yea, the naming scheme is weird. They just had to put a "New" in the name, apparently. It's called 2DS because it doesn't have the 3D mode.
@@jaysanprogramming6818 I think that's the only one that only works on the "New" ones, but there are others that are labeled like it. Like the other ones work on the old ones, just aren't as good
@@jaysanprogramming6818 Yea, I meant like the names of console reiterations can get confusing, especially if they use "New" in the name which will soon become "old". To this day I'm still not sure what the Super Marios on the Wii and DS are actually called. The "XL" naming scheme is more tolerable since it's simple and straight-forward (clear indicator of a size difference). Using "New" as part of the naming scheme just bugs me a lot since it complicates things. Not to mention the "New" name scheme stacks with the "XL", making the name way too long. "New" sometimes can be mistaken for meaning that the item is in new condition. "2DS" naming scheme is also confusing because it makes it seem as if it's a different console from the 3DS when they play basically the same games. Words like "New" and "XL" are additions to the main product name that is 3DS, but when you modify the one and only main product name to name another version of essentially the same console, it's almost kind of misleading. Kind of reminds me of the situation of how people didn't buy the Wii U because they thought it was a gamepad addon. Not sure what Nintendo is really thinking lol
I've seen many different videos about it and i thank you for yours... I write you to ask if is it possible to make the rg350m act like a console, so connecting to a tv via hdmi and play with external controller (wired or not)? Thank you
If I would end up paying the same price for either(because of duty taxes and shipping), which would you recommend? Am mainly going to play GB and GB Advance on it.
I’d go with the RG350M. It’s a pleasure to hold, and the GB and GBA emulators are top notch, and are constantly being updated. I’ve seen three new revisions to the GBA emulator come out in the past two weeks!
@@RetroGameCorps Thak you very much! Your video was also really great and the way you interact with people in the comments is great :) Definitely got a new sub here!
I think you would be better with a RG351P. The screen is a perfect 2x resolution of GBA. Alternatively the very cheap Powkiddy V90 is great for GB and GBA.
Hey great video! I just ordered both of these systems recently actually, haha. Any idea how long I can expect to wait? Already been like almost two weeks on the Retroid Pocket 2, I'm getting impatient. ;( PS: Do you have an RG 300 by any chance? I have that one from a long time ago but the stock OS is garbage and I tried following some videos & tutorials and they all seem out of date. If you have one would you mind doing a tutorial on how to get a nice OS on the RG 300? Thanks!
Retroid has a handy new delivery dashboard that will show you the expected ship date for the specific color you ordered: www.goretroid.com/pages/delivery-dashboard Unfortunately I am relatively new to the handheld emulation world, just got my RG350 over the summer. So I haven't had a chance to try the RG300. However, there is now an official Anbernic discord server, which includes a channel specifically for the RG300, so you may be able to ask in there and get some advice: discord.gg/D6qBmzG
How does the Dpad position feel on the RP2? I worry when dpads are placed low they tend to feel awkward to play for extended periods cause you cant comfortably cup your whole palm like you would if it were higher.
I actually prefer the offset d-pad, because the diagonal hold feels more balanced to me, and it's natural after many years of Xbox 360 playing. I often feel like I'm going to flip the device when both analog sticks are on the bottom.
Here's my RG350 cheats guide, and if you want to run cheats on the RP2 check out my most recent video: retrogamecorps.com/2020/09/06/rg350-cheats-guide/
how much input lag does the rp2 have? i've heard from several people that it has a slight delay in game boy for instance , so much that one of them sold the rp2 and bought a rg351p instead .
Hey a couple questions regarding the retroid. Does it come with the micro/mini HDMI? Also, did you say that it comes with that N64 app (Mupen64) alredy on it? Also how does it look on TV ; )? Thanx
i will chose retroid. the first reason is it use android system and can run happy chick game emulator, that's more easy to use cheat code in games. the 2rd reason is it has the color as same as the original game boy, thats freaking fire！
Hi! Sorry but Can I ask you a couple of things? Once you're in the retroid app, what happens when you turn it off? Will it reboot in android or will it reboot in retroid app? Have you tried to use a USB stick with the otg port on top of it? Can it read external drives? Can you save encrypted files from the market inside it?
Hi, good questions. When you power off the device, it will reboot into whatever OS you were using previously. You have to actually select the other app in the OS in order to switch the OS itself. I haven't tried sticking a USB stick in the OTG port, my guess is that you won't be able to save encrypted games on it. I'm charging my RP2 right now or else I'd try it -- I'll let you know if I get a chance to work on it and if it does work!
When I go to the retroid site it says that these were on pre-order status and not shipping until November. How are you guys getting your hands on these?
I ordered mine in the first official pre-order wave, back in early August. Expedited shipping still took over a month to get to me, but now with an increased demand that backlog has gotten worse.
@@RetroGameCorps Okay I see. Thank you for that. Honestly the backlog is keeping me from ordering.... I just want to pull the trigger on something solid and easy play ROMS spanning NES through the Gameboy Advanced.... and maybe also TG16.
@@imj3688 I feel you. I think Retroid has been losing out on a lot of business because of the long wait time. I would encourage you to look at the RG351P, it is the perfect system for GBA, and plays most of the same games that you can on the RP2 (minus Android games and streaming). It’s up on Amazon with pretty fast shipping.
Good review, however i believe the $$ factor was not accurate, as the RG350p is out and is basically the same as the 350m but with a plastic shell which is way cheaper and on par with the retroid price tag.
Good point, but the reason why I didn't compare it to the RP2 is because the 350P's 320x240 screen resolution makes it a poor comparison to the RP2. To me, the display is a huge factor, and the difference between the screen quality on the 350P and 350M is very stark. I think the RG350P is no contest in comparison to the RP2, whereas the nice screen on the RG350M makes it a good competitor.
I have a retroid pocket 2 which is great, but one thing is very disturbing me is the SIZE of the console and of the buttons, i don't have big hands but it feels too small in my hands so i can't control it very well, it's sweeping under my thumbs and palms. I hope the next one, with a bigger screen, and bigger size, will be almost perfect. What do you think ?
i hate that you could get a different wallpaper on your 350m. mine refuses to let me apply any wallpaper i try to add. no matter the type, size extension arrrghhh
I'm doubting between RP2 and RG350. does the RG350 come with roms installed? I CBA searching for hours on end for the right roms that can be played by that particular system. I just wnat a easy to use pocket system that I can play some games with on the fly.
Some distributors will pack an extra SD card with their RG350M, but those cards are often of poor quality and not organized very well. If you're looking for something that will allow you to play games without having to deal with loading your own, the RP2 is a better choice; its Retroid OS is flawed but very simple to use.
@@RetroGameCorps Yeah I guess. I can emulate games on my pc just fine, but I have 0 experience iwth emulation on any handheld. it just seems daunting to me as I'm sure manuals will just be weird forums I never know about.
The input lag in the menus is noticeable, but it's something that I got used to after a few days. It bothered me a lot in the first few days, but then I just got accustomed to its pace. It is likely that the Android 8.1 update will fix some of the lag, but at the same time, I wouldn't expect a huge improvement -- it's still running Android with 1GB of RAM.
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Thank you! I'm looking forward to making more videos son.
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Your videos are legitimately useful in addition to being interesting. Thank you.
Honestly the main reasons I decided on the Retroid are because it runs Android and supports BT/Wifi. Being able to sync it with my Google Drive for a unified ROM collection and cloud saving is just too cool to pass up.
wow didnt event think of that
Agree and being able to Bluetooth a controller while hooked to HDMI is a win for me. This can be a travel system and home console.
@@minimoe2807 The output doesn't look very impressive since it's still 480p and it stretches to widescreen, but the capability is there so credit where it's due in that respect
@@ivy-envy can you set your tv or computer screen to native resolution to go to the original screen config? Widescreen on games that were not made for that are mess! Lol!
@@minimoe2807 Oh yeah that's not a problem, but it's still annoying lol
Quality, unbiased video, I'm defo way more informed after watching this than most other tubers, who tend to over hyper things and miss important details. Kudos
Great video, thanks for taking the time and effort to put this together.
Best review of a product I've seen probably... ever!
thanks!
I ordered the retroid recently because the form factor just looks nicer imo, as well as the ability to sync things over wifi / the quality of life and familiarity of android
Have you flashed a different firmware on yours? I'm waiting for mine in the mail and I want to know if it needs a different firmware to run better
Thanks for the great in-depth comparison. You weren't kidding about this coming soon! Oh man, this helps flush out the comparison but still such a hard call to make. I hear that both have their place but without wanting to buy two devices at the same time it's just so hard to choose. Part of me thinks the tinkering with the RP2 would be fun another part just says wait until something super polished comes out that doesn't struggle with newer systems and in the meantime enjoy the buttery polish of the RG350m. Anyway love your stuff keep it coming and thanks again!
Haha, glad to be of "help"! It's a hard decision to make, I'm happy that I have both so that I don't have to be torn about it. I do think that everything up to PSX is just about perfect on the 350M, and I agree that while the RP2 (and the 351, I suspect) will help show that there is a market for better chipsets, the generation that comes out *after* this will be even better. If we stay on this same trajectory, I expect we'll see the next big thing by this time next year.
One more Pro I'd like to point out on the RP2. You can bluetooth a controller to it and HDMI to a bigger screen and use it as a retro home console and use the same save states as you do when your on the go. And because it is Android (6 for now updating to 8 in late October) any Android app you use can he big screen as well.
@@RetroGameCorps Yeah I think the polish of the RG350m (though I am considering the RG350P too, but you really sold me on the fit and finish of the m) is pulling me in that direction, not to mention the Pico-8 capabilities (which led me to your channel in the first place. (one more thing I am thankful for the Pico-8 for!) I may just wait until the market matures a bit more so that I can really faithfully and smoothly play N64, Dreamcast, DS etc.! Any chance you would test to see if the Pico-8 player will run Pullfrog? It's one of my absolute favorite Pico-8 games and I'd be so bummed if I bought the RG350 only to find out it doesn't run properly for some reason. Here's the link, google doesn't like it when you just search for "pullfrog" much, keeps trying to autocorrect it to something else. Thanks so much, really appreciate your content! www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=38636
@@minimoe2807 That is a serious and undeniable pro. I'd love to do that but I think at this point I think the RP2 may be trying to be all things to all people but might not be fully nailing any one of them. And while I do love a hacky/tinkery multi-tool sometimes I just want the right tool for the job. I may end up going RG350m/p and just use original consoles or even a Raspberry Pi4 for the big screen and as I said above to Retro Game Corps wait until the next-gen for the "newer" gen consoles. But I am still weighing it. Thanks for the added pro. Just makes the decision that much hard! ;)
Seth Toybes I hacked a €50 Android TV box (S905x3 chip) with EmuELEC and it plays everything up to PSX perfectly and some lighter PSP games too. From what I’ve seen, it looks like it performs between Pi 3 and 4. I’m very happy with it.
I have both and I prefer the RG350. The RP2 is SO much work to set up and using Android without a touchscreen is painful. The RG350 feels much faster in the OS and there's no switching between control modes to use a mouse cursor like the RP2. RP2 has better sounding speakers, but not as good button feel as the RG350. Nothing about the RP2 is simple!
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Extremely thorough, comprehensive and well thought out review. The only thing I would add or update is that on the RP2 the Flycast app is running a good amount of DC games and at a much better FPS than what the emulator you used on this video was able to do. The Flycast app is a significant boost and can run a ton more games.
Excellent review and answered a lot of questions I had about both units. I liked that you covered the qualitative side of things. Too many reviews focus only on the numbers.
Wow fantastic video!, and very level calm comparisons without pushing one over the other. Thank you for the deep dive. 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@RetroGameCorps hey real quick...FINALLY got my RP2.
Anyway, PS1 and Dreamcast won't open. I get a message that there is not enough memory!?! What the heck am I doing wrong. I've but a 128 SD card in it and don't have thousands of games just a few hundred from GB to Dreamcast.
Help!
@@minimoe2807 hi, I haven't seen that issue before but I would recommend checking out the RP2 wiki and maybe their discord page, there are a lot of people who can help troubleshoot. Here is the wiki page: goretroid.info/
@@RetroGameCorps thanks, will do!
Really great video, very informative, exactly what I was looking for.
Glad it was helpful!
I use syncthing to keep all my retroarch game saves in sync across all my devices. Syncthing works on linux and android both, but the lack of wifi on the Abernic makes this a done deal for me unfortunately as I like the build quality and form of the Abernic better.
Whoa, I am reading about syncthing right now, this is a great idea. I might have to do a video on this :)
Great video, really appreciate all the info you gave us. I ordered the RP2 but when you mentioned the input lag i got a little sad hahaha
It's not too terrible, you get used to it. There's a lot to love about the device!
Great video, thanks for this. Went for the retroid just for the N64 games
Good choice!
I just want retroid functionality in a rg350 m layout
Someone who gets it
With the Retroid triggers.
@@TheUlquiorraCifer EXACTLY
Yes exactly this.... Shame the Retroid coulda been awesome without a few bad decisions...
Oh my Lord Y E S.
Very good breakdown!!! Look forward to more video from you!
Excellent in-depth video! I think you are one of the rare who actually points-out the screen ratio trashing the experience. And thanks a lot for that! Questions: how many games are available when unboxing? It does not say? Also what about Mame games are they really smooth? Do they have the same ratio issue as the one you mention for console games? Thanks a lot keep doing the job!
Love the video man , i think both of these live in there own space. if you want to just have a handheld to play games rg350 if you want an open source handheld rp2 all day, ive got both and use both of a weekly bases .
Thank you! I agree, there are a lot of reasons why each device is the best in its own way. I find myself grabbing each one for different reasons throughout the day.
I'll say that the rg350 line is going to get a big bump from the Opendingux community soon, major OS updates coming from the original GCWZero devs.
@@arfink Yes, cannot wait for these updates! I'm reading quite a nice jump in performance numbers from their preliminary post.
@@RetroGameCorps Is there any clues about the upcoming OS updates? Performance wise, i can not play IREM games and CPS3 titles on FBA emulator, but other than that, i think it is doing well for other retro systems.
@@bademoderndesigns5962 here is the latest update; it's way over my head but it sounds nice! zcrc.me/
Thank you for this comparison/review, I know now which one I want
Glad I could help!
Thanks for this great comparison video of those great portable retro-consoles. For me, wireless support was the main feature that I looked for in portable retrogaming, not only because I can sync battery saves of previous gaming session easily, but also retroachievementsupport through Retroarch was something that couldn't afford to not have... so, for now Retrod Pocket 2 for portable gaming is the proper way to fulfill nostalgia and sense of completion.
Nice! I tested out retroachievements yesterday on my RG351P and I have to say that it is pretty awesome. Definitely something that I want to play around with more!
I wish I'd seen your vid before getting an RP2. I regret it... Your vid is the only one I've seen that mentions the (very) shitty buttons and overall controls of the RP2. Also, configuring the RP2 is *HELL* and I'm honestly fed up with it... And the store is a joke. Did you notice that you can't even type a space in the search? Therefore technically can't find certain games? Everything is quite terrible with the RP2... I might get a 350 now -_- (and yeah, not a 351 since I want a 4:3 screen)
Man, your videos are awesome
Detailed comparison. Thank you.
My pleasure!
I'd love a RG350m with it's analog sticks and build quality with just the design of the retroid pocket 2.
ok so you had some keys jingling in the video and that was the most realistic sound ever made, i actually thought someone broke into my home and was gonna kill me XD
Haha, that was a dog collar. Sorry to give you a scare!
Great video, thanks a lot! You deserve a lot more subs!
I appreciate that!
Aquí tienes tu like, buen señor
That was one awesome review, subscribed.
Welcome aboard, thanks for watching!
I have the 350M and have been loving it. Enjoying playing the old DOS games like Day of the Tentacle, The Curse of Monkey Island series, LSL, Commander Keen etc. I have had no issues with any SNES, GENISIS or GBA games I have played so far. I have only loaded a hand full of Playstation games on it and they have played flawlessly. As a retro handheld console it is all I need.
If you haven't already, check out my guide on how to add voice tracks to the first two Monkey Island games -- makes them so much more fun! retrogamecorps.com/2020/09/03/guide-add-voice-tracks-to-the-first-two-monkey-island-games-on-your-rg350-device/
Love your videos. Great breakdowns
I appreciate that!
Great comparison video.
Thanks!
Wow thanks a lot!!! fantastic video!!!!!
With this video I finally decide to get a retroid pocket 2.
Glad I could help!
Thanks for this vid, I subbed. I have been looking for my next handheld for my channel and this has helped. I think Im going with the retroid because of the value.
Thanks for the sub! RP2 definitely has more bang for the buck.
Thank you, I really enjoyed this video a lot
Glad you enjoyed it!
Just a tremendous review. Much appreciated. The colors are somewhat divisive. Where you liked the RG350M as being a bit warmer and having deeper hues for blues, browns, and other colors, I watched another review that showed how the white balance was off. The 350M’s whites are more yellow, which don’t look so great for pure white ... but maybe add a bit of warmth for the non-whites.
One item you didn’t cover that I’d like to know more about is the left side control layout. The 350M obviously stacks the D pad on top of the left analog stick. The RP2 stacks the left analog on top of the D pad. With so many of these games (GBA, NES, SNES, etc.) leveraging the D pad, what did you like better? Conventional wisdom is that it’s nicer to have the D Pad up top (like the 350M), but I’d love to hear your side-by-side thoughts.
Hi, great feedback. Yes, the 350M is a little warm, the original RG350 actually had the best white balance I've seen so far (here is an example, forgive my terrible lighting: retrogamecorps.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/rg350vsrg350m-coloring2-1.png). It might be a *twinge* green in tint, but I'm just using my eyeball here (I was a food photographer for many years). Honestly thought, when I'm playing these systems without having another device around, it's very hard to discern any issues.
Okay, as far as d-pad orientation, I'm probably in the minority but I do prefer that the d-pad is below the analog stick, like how it is on the Nintendo Switch or Xbox controllers. It just feels more balanced in the hand to me, to be a bit offset.
I loved that you used other known consoles to explain how to buttons feel like. I heard that the RP2 has stiff buttons but I had no idea what this means. I thought that it is a major bug and a deal breaker but if they feel like a 3ds's buttons that is a okay with me.
I'm still trying to figure out if I actually need all the power the RP2 offers (in exchange for all the work), but having the possibility is always good
Awesome review!
Glad you enjoyed it!
what a review! you covered everything. thx.
I got my 350m about a month ago and recently added a 128 gb card full of roms. No complaints here. I think it still would’ve been my choice after watching the comparisons
There is nothing that quite beats a nicely tuned RG350M! Still my go-to device when I want to play any PS1 or older game.
thanks for the comparison
Thanks for watching!
The slider stick on the Retroid Pocket 2 to me feels a lot like the one on the 3DS/2DS which I fine it’s just hard to fit a grip on it, though the one I did find that fits it perfectly is the official Nintendo switch grip that comes with the Zelda & Mario packs that comes with the grips, a console skin, & a screen cloth
Good to know, thanks! I'll check out that grip.
As long as I've been messing with emulation on android, the Retroid Pocket is a no brainer.
Same here plus Am2r
Thank you for the information. They both are really cool.
Great video. Ordered retroid because of n64 and dc emulation. Although I probably have to tinker with it to see what works. But i dont mind.
Hope you enjoy it! The RP2 has a lot of neat capabilities.
@@RetroGameCorps So I was thinking of either getting the Retroid or the Rg351p The thing is Retriod you have to tinker with it and Rg already has the games but could Retroid handle ds games like Diamond and Pearl
Excellent review
In my opinion the superior experience is on the PowKiddy X15.
While yes, the D Pad isn't really a D-Pad it feels good for what it is
you can pull off hadokens with a little practice. Not bad. The reason,
I say it's superior is simply due to it's power. It can play Sega Saturn,
Sega Dreamcast and most of anything else save for PS2. It's a big screen
touch screen. It plays Android games properly and is a genuine value for the money.
Now, there is a Yewge or Huge caveat here. You need to install the "Clean rom." It's a
process you don't have to do with these systems however, once done it really opens the
system up and you can have mega fun.
Rp2 buttons are literally vita buttons so if ya know what that feels like than it's pretty much identical. I have a 280m for the size but am seriously considering a 640x480 device too.
That's good to know! I haven't ever held the Vita, so I didn't have that comparison.
@@RetroGameCorps I'm definitely one of those vita weirdos and sometimes forget they didn't do that well outside of my little bubble haha! Definitely a fun little handheld though, I recommend it!
Great video. Thank you so much.
I got the RP2 and have only test-played the games on the Retroid app for now and am noticing some input latency. I did some rudimentary testing by comparing Golden Sun on Retroid and on Wii U’s virtual library; with slow-motion video I’m seeing at least a minimum of 6-frames of lag between the two. I’ve yet to setup RetroArch however and experiment with.
Curious about the RG350m on this. Have you noticed any input latency?
RetroidOS has a horrendous input lag in some emulators. You need to install the stand alone emulators. Myboy! for GBA, for SNES the Snex9x from the Robert Broglia Site (the ArmV7 version) (the retroarch and the googleplay versions has some input lag too), gbc.emu/myboy! for gbc...
@@bal3aric I very much appreciate your reply. I will try those out!
One thing that killed me in RP2 is a bad d pad and buttons, so I decided to buy rg350.
I think I'm team Retroid here. Great having DC emulator even if it's not perfect. Sad about the L3/R3 though. I don't mind messing around with options either. Thanks for this review!
Thanks! Dreamcast has made some great strides on the RG351M thanks to a new emulator available on ArkOS, check it out if you haven't already: ruclips.net/video/vfL3ohWaYgk/видео.html
@@RetroGameCorps Oh thanks for that! Very helpful. I'm still kinda torn. I'd love if they could both play Saturn in a stable way. Crazy how difficult it is to emulate!
Thanks man I ll get the 350 for GBA and ps1 games and the RP for N64 games! Very Nice video
Sounds like a good plan! The RG351P is also fantastic for the GBA (but underwhelming for most other systems)
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
To me, the big deciding factor for going with the RG350 series devices has been build quality and support. Software community is far more active, and the interface is more polished, plus the hardware itself is just built better. I definitely feel like the RG350 is going to last longer and be more enjoyable, even without the extra horsepower. The few systems that the RP2 can run over the RG350 are not fully supported, and while none of these will be great for input lag, Opendingux seems marginally better than Android.
Weird hitch at 25:16 where it looks like some audio got lost.
Great video! Thank you for the insight.
Where did you get those grip caps?
Thanks! The grip caps are from Skull & Co: amzn.to/3i3kwvy
5:15 it's literally called the 2DS. Lol. Anyway great video. The RG351 is the one I'm leaning towards.
Haha, yeah you wouldn't believe how many comments I've been getting about that! So it turns out that the official name is the "New Nintendo 2DS XL" -- what a mouthful! I've been tinkering with my 351P every day and I am liking it more and more each time I pick it up! I'll do a full review and comparison videos with other devices soon.
@@RetroGameCorps one more correction while I'm being a douche. It's called retroarch not arc. Ok I'm done now. Lol. I am a fan of your content for real.
Chaoss Creations is it really? I thought it was short for “Retro Archive”. I know ETA Prime says “Arch” and it drives me crazy 😂
@@RetroGameCorps haha yep. The name is from arch Linux and even the devs of retroarch confirmed the pronunciation.
Chaoss Creations oh, that sucks for me. I’m going to have a hard time breaking that habit. Please don’t judge me if I say it wrong in future videos!
For me, after watching a bunch of reviews, the deciding factor was the alignment of the d-pad and the buttons... the RG351m won out.,. I was going to get an Odroid one, but after hearing reviewers descriptions of the joysticks, Odroid fell off of the list.
one thing 350M is a dual core 512M console. RP2 is a quad core 1G console. that's why RP2 can run more games smoothly.
Aah, 4:54, thank you for this, I hate the Switch face buttons. Too bad cause I love the way the Retroid looks. I guess an Anbernic device takes the lead then, I want them mushy. :-P
Anbernic devices definitely have mushier buttons!
Great video thank you
I have both so far and I think I enjoy the retroid a bit a more, but I do wish it had the same buttons as the RG350M
I wish the joystick layout on the anbernic was like the retriod
Well done video, but I just get the feeling there is some bias and you happen to love the 350.
Hi, thanks for the feedback. I love both devices, and they both have their strengths and flaws. It just so happens that some of the things I find most important, like button travel, d-pad, and user interface, I like better on the RG350M. Over the past few weeks I've definitely been playing with the RP2 more, because I like all of the new possibilities this device represents. But if I'm going to sit down at play an 8-bit or 16-bit game, I always reach for my RG350M.
@@RetroGameCorps I agree completely, but your nickled and dimed comment left me with a bad taste of what your review had to offer. Apologies if I offended you in any way, but you tried to say the RP2 will end up costing you the same as a 350m because you had to pay for a $5 emulator.... that is fully capable of running well on the RP2 and not at all on the 350m. Do you see what I am saying? You can't make that assumption when one system is clearly more powerful than the other and able to run emulation of systems the other cannot.
@@x7slim8x I get what you're saying, and I don't disagree. My point with the comment about price is to show that while the RP2 has a lower sticker price, you could eventually pay as much money as the RG350M over time. For some people, that bottom dollar is important, so I thought it was worth mentioning. Now in terms of sheer value, the RP2 wins hands down, even despite paying for premium emulators (that won't even play on the 350M at all, as you said).
@@RetroGameCorps I guess, for me, these just aren't in the same league and thus shouldn't really get a comparison.... especially with the rg351p available. Which I also have and will say yet again, the RP2 smokes it as well... but at least they are in the same ballpark spec, OS, form, and function wise.
@@RetroGameCorps aside from that, awesome channel. Please don't take any criticism as negative, keep up the great work!
I have RG350M. but Retroid Pocket2 looks like better!!
It would have been nice if Retroid 2 came out a little earlier.
I have yet to get my hands on a retroid pocket but I have to say that for some reason my rg350m chugs on ps1 games plus its pretty heavy. I’m really excited to finally grab up on of those retroid 2’s
That being said, ps1 plays fine on my original rg350 so maybe I just got a lemon
Hi, make sure you have the latest version of PCSX4All, that is often the issue with the RG350M. Here's a link: retrogamecorps.com/2020/08/23/guide-how-to-load-games-onto-the-rg350-home-consoles-and-handhelds/#PSX
Dont you have RP2 guide on your homepage? only RP2+? - (am i obsolete?!) i will get the RP2 this week, Levi
Its no longer on my frontpage, but here is a link to my (very old!) guide: retrogamecorps.com/retroid-pocket-2/
@@RetroGameCorps Thanks!
That's the New Nintendo 2DS XL lol. Yea, the naming scheme is weird. They just had to put a "New" in the name, apparently. It's called 2DS because it doesn't have the 3D mode.
They added the "New" brand because it can run "New" 3DS games like Xenoblade (is there any other one ?).
@@jaysanprogramming6818 I think that's the only one that only works on the "New" ones, but there are others that are labeled like it. Like the other ones work on the old ones, just aren't as good
@@jaysanprogramming6818 Yea, I meant like the names of console reiterations can get confusing, especially if they use "New" in the name which will soon become "old". To this day I'm still not sure what the Super Marios on the Wii and DS are actually called.
The "XL" naming scheme is more tolerable since it's simple and straight-forward (clear indicator of a size difference). Using "New" as part of the naming scheme just bugs me a lot since it complicates things. Not to mention the "New" name scheme stacks with the "XL", making the name way too long. "New" sometimes can be mistaken for meaning that the item is in new condition.
"2DS" naming scheme is also confusing because it makes it seem as if it's a different console from the 3DS when they play basically the same games. Words like "New" and "XL" are additions to the main product name that is 3DS, but when you modify the one and only main product name to name another version of essentially the same console, it's almost kind of misleading. Kind of reminds me of the situation of how people didn't buy the Wii U because they thought it was a gamepad addon. Not sure what Nintendo is really thinking lol
R buttons and the OS of the Retroid with the the metal casing and sticks on the RG350.
That would be nice! And maybe a bit more RAM/CPU so that Android isn't so slow :)
I've seen many different videos about it and i thank you for yours... I write you to ask if is it possible to make the rg350m act like a console, so connecting to a tv via hdmi and play with external controller (wired or not)? Thank you
If I would end up paying the same price for either(because of duty taxes and shipping), which would you recommend?
Am mainly going to play GB and GB Advance on it.
I’d go with the RG350M. It’s a pleasure to hold, and the GB and GBA emulators are top notch, and are constantly being updated. I’ve seen three new revisions to the GBA emulator come out in the past two weeks!
@@RetroGameCorps Thak you very much!
Your video was also really great and the way you interact with people in the comments is great :)
Definitely got a new sub here!
I think you would be better with a RG351P. The screen is a perfect 2x resolution of GBA.
Alternatively the very cheap Powkiddy V90 is great for GB and GBA.
Hey great video! I just ordered both of these systems recently actually, haha. Any idea how long I can expect to wait? Already been like almost two weeks on the Retroid Pocket 2, I'm getting impatient. ;(
PS: Do you have an RG 300 by any chance? I have that one from a long time ago but the stock OS is garbage and I tried following some videos & tutorials and they all seem out of date. If you have one would you mind doing a tutorial on how to get a nice OS on the RG 300?
Thanks!
Retroid has a handy new delivery dashboard that will show you the expected ship date for the specific color you ordered: www.goretroid.com/pages/delivery-dashboard
Unfortunately I am relatively new to the handheld emulation world, just got my RG350 over the summer. So I haven't had a chance to try the RG300. However, there is now an official Anbernic discord server, which includes a channel specifically for the RG300, so you may be able to ask in there and get some advice: discord.gg/D6qBmzG
@@RetroGameCorps Thanks so much for the info :D
How does the Dpad position feel on the RP2? I worry when dpads are placed low they tend to feel awkward to play for extended periods cause you cant comfortably cup your whole palm like you would if it were higher.
I actually prefer the offset d-pad, because the diagonal hold feels more balanced to me, and it's natural after many years of Xbox 360 playing. I often feel like I'm going to flip the device when both analog sticks are on the bottom.
How did you setup game genie to load automatically when selecting a game?
Here's my RG350 cheats guide, and if you want to run cheats on the RP2 check out my most recent video: retrogamecorps.com/2020/09/06/rg350-cheats-guide/
how much input lag does the rp2 have? i've heard from several people that it has a slight delay in game boy for instance , so much that one of them sold the rp2 and bought a rg351p instead .
My question is which one do you personally game on yourself the most? I am waiting for my RP2 to arrive, first retro handheld ever.
I grab my RG350M when I want to play any game that's PS1 or older, and I go for the RP2 when I want to mess around with the software options.
On the rg350 is game genie already on there because I bought one and I want to use it for Pokémon and things like that
Hi, can you please tell where to get the joystick grippers from? What make and size are they?? Many thanks.
Hey a couple questions regarding the retroid. Does it come with the micro/mini HDMI? Also, did you say that it comes with that N64 app (Mupen64) alredy on it? Also how does it look on TV ; )? Thanx
You forgot the Moonlight and SteamLink ability of the Retroid P2 in its Pros :c
Definitely! Another useful feature.
i will chose retroid.
the first reason is it use android system and can run
happy chick game emulator, that's more easy to use cheat code in games.
the 2rd reason is it has the color as same as the original game boy, thats freaking fire！
so, which system that u gonna buy? tempted to buy rp 2 but rg 350m is more appealing for me
Very good comparison. Keep it up. Can Anbernik 350M play "Caddilacs & Dinosaurs", " Metal Slug", "Sonic", " King of Fighters"?
Yes, all of those games play well on the RG350M!
Hi! Sorry but Can I ask you a couple of things?
Once you're in the retroid app, what happens when you turn it off? Will it reboot in android or will it reboot in retroid app?
Have you tried to use a USB stick with the otg port on top of it? Can it read external drives? Can you save encrypted files from the market inside it?
Hi, good questions. When you power off the device, it will reboot into whatever OS you were using previously. You have to actually select the other app in the OS in order to switch the OS itself. I haven't tried sticking a USB stick in the OTG port, my guess is that you won't be able to save encrypted games on it. I'm charging my RP2 right now or else I'd try it -- I'll let you know if I get a chance to work on it and if it does work!
When I go to the retroid site it says that these were on pre-order status and not shipping until November. How are you guys getting your hands on these?
I ordered mine in the first official pre-order wave, back in early August. Expedited shipping still took over a month to get to me, but now with an increased demand that backlog has gotten worse.
@@RetroGameCorps Okay I see. Thank you for that. Honestly the backlog is keeping me from ordering.... I just want to pull the trigger on something solid and easy play ROMS spanning NES through the Gameboy Advanced.... and maybe also TG16.
@@imj3688 I feel you. I think Retroid has been losing out on a lot of business because of the long wait time. I would encourage you to look at the RG351P, it is the perfect system for GBA, and plays most of the same games that you can on the RP2 (minus Android games and streaming). It’s up on Amazon with pretty fast shipping.
@Charles Which one do you mean?
Where is everyone getting their emulators and Roms? Does the box recommend any sites or something?
Good review, however i believe the $$ factor was not accurate, as the RG350p is out and is basically the same as the 350m but with a plastic shell which is way cheaper and on par with the retroid price tag.
Good point, but the reason why I didn't compare it to the RP2 is because the 350P's 320x240 screen resolution makes it a poor comparison to the RP2. To me, the display is a huge factor, and the difference between the screen quality on the 350P and 350M is very stark. I think the RG350P is no contest in comparison to the RP2, whereas the nice screen on the RG350M makes it a good competitor.
@@RetroGameCorps cool, thanks for explaining.. look forward to more content 👍🏻
Are the buttons of the Retroid the same size as the ones from the Nintendo Switch? I have Snes-button stickers i'd like to put on them
Hi, they are about the same size, maybe just a hair larger than the Switch joy-con buttons. Hope that helps!
@@RetroGameCorps thanks. I'll try to put the covers on xD
I have a retroid pocket 2 which is great, but one thing is very disturbing me is the SIZE of the console and of the buttons, i don't have big hands but it feels too small in my hands so i can't control it very well, it's sweeping under my thumbs and palms.
I hope the next one, with a bigger screen, and bigger size, will be almost perfect.
What do you think ?
Comparing retro console controllers to modern systems. How do they feel compared to SNES, ps1 etc
hey Russ, is there a ps1 emulator for 350M that utilizes the resolution? I can't seem to find any. They use the 350 resolution mainly.
i hate that you could get a different wallpaper on your 350m. mine refuses to let me apply any wallpaper i try to add. no matter the type, size extension arrrghhh
I'm doubting between RP2 and RG350. does the RG350 come with roms installed? I CBA searching for hours on end for the right roms that can be played by that particular system. I just wnat a easy to use pocket system that I can play some games with on the fly.
Some distributors will pack an extra SD card with their RG350M, but those cards are often of poor quality and not organized very well. If you're looking for something that will allow you to play games without having to deal with loading your own, the RP2 is a better choice; its Retroid OS is flawed but very simple to use.
@@RetroGameCorps Yeah I guess. I can emulate games on my pc just fine, but I have 0 experience iwth emulation on any handheld. it just seems daunting to me as I'm sure manuals will just be weird forums I never know about.
I've got both and neither can come close to my homebrew Vita or even my PSP. Maybe someday.
How bad is the input lag on the RP2 and is it possible it'll be fixed when they release the update to Android 8?
The input lag in the menus is noticeable, but it's something that I got used to after a few days. It bothered me a lot in the first few days, but then I just got accustomed to its pace. It is likely that the Android 8.1 update will fix some of the lag, but at the same time, I wouldn't expect a huge improvement -- it's still running Android with 1GB of RAM.
My understanding is the lag is not "in game" but is only when in Android navigating the apps.
Mini Moe I hope so. I ordered one
Hi, Which is best for playing only Amiga games (Desert Strike, Speedball 1 & 2, Jungle Strike, Lemmings, etc)?
I'm sure RP2 can play Amiga, but I haven't tried it. Amiga on the RG350M is pretty straightforward - I have a guide on my website!