Retroid Pocket Flip First Look! Hands On With The Best Clamshell Retro Handheld!
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- Опубликовано: 14 июл 2024
- The Retroid Pocket flip is finally here and in this video we take a first look at and test out this fantastic clamshell retro gaming handheld! Powered by an actively cooled Unisoc T618 backed by 4GB of ram AND A 4.7" Screen This new Clamshell handheld is amazing!
We do an unboxing of the Retroid FLip, Go over the specs test some native android games like Minecraft and Call Of duty mobile and finally test out some emulators like Dreamcast using Redream, PSP with PPSSPP, Gaming using the dolphin emulator and PS2 with Aether SX2 on the Retroid Pocket Flip
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00:00 Introduction
00:14 Unboxing Retroid Pocket Flip
00:43 Overview Retroid Pocket Flip
03:12 Specs Retroid Pocket Flip
04:04 Setup Retroid Pocket Flip
05:18 Overall Thoughts Retroid Pocket Flip
05:30 Size Comparison Retroid Pocket Flip
06:11 Minecraft Retroid Pocket Flip
06:42 Drift carX Retroid Pocket Flip
07:13 Call Of DUty Mobile Retroid Pocket Flip
07:54 Retroid emulator Launcher Retroid Pocket Flip
09:02 Nintendo DS Drastic Emulator Retroid Pocket Flip
09:33 Dreamcast Emulation and D-Pad Testing Retroid Pocket Flip
10:10 PSP EmulationRetroid Pocket Flip
10:40 Gamecube Dolphin EMulator Test Retroid Pocket Flip
11:14 PS2 Emulation AetherSX2 Retroid Pocket Flip
12:02 FIrst Impressions
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Clamshell is the most pocket friendly format. I'm glad to see it's resurgence.
This. I'm hoping to see it with a keyboard from the big manufacturers (Valve, etc).
Yea I’m waiting for a clamshell pc
@@Febald You aren't GPD. That's clickbait...
Absolutely! I wish more powerfully handhelds would come out let alone clamshell
@@thibaldus3if valve did a redo of the deck with a clamshell design I would 100% get it. Despite having a deck already.
in my opinion this is the best possible interpretation of a portable console, clamshell-shaped. It combines portability with a large screen, you can house excellent hardware and an excellent battery because the space available is very good, the screen and controls are protected when the console is closed, it slips well into the pockets and the rectangular shape and compact size increase its portability. In the future, the retroid, if it will be successful and I hope so, will have to think about further reducing the thickness.
All very good points
Nah they screwed this up, apparently the r1 and r2 are not easy to access because the screen is in the way, there was enough space on the face of the unit for the speakers but the left SO much blank space and stuck the speakers under facing away from the user, shipped with Android 11 when the Anbernic rg405m shipped with 12, and using sliders vs real analog sticks was a huge mistake as they could have fit them given this thing is already way way too thick. Combine all that with cheap plastics and a noisy fan and this isn't appealing in the slightest. RP3+ is vastly superior even though its D-Pad is garbage, and the rg405m is about perfect especially with its 4:3 screen and native gamecube / PS2 screen resolution.
@@TeamGun I have no doubts about what you are saying, it is not absolutely perfect and can be improved a lot, the anbernics are qualitatively another world, I just hope that anbernic produces a flip model similar to the retroid but with its proverbial build quality because for me the clamshell console are fabulous when they are well designed !!
Thanks ETA for the initial review! I am also a big fan of the clam shell design. Next video can you show how sturdy the clam shell is. For instance the 3ds was more sturdy than the 2ds xl. Look forward to more videos!
The design is so good I can’t wait to get my hands on one of these !!
Oh my God finally. I just got my shipping notification today and was like super thirsty to watch a video and no one had anything. Thank you
Surprisingly, I've been waiting for this video. Watched it 1 minute after you posted it.
Bought one of these as soon as I saw it. Impatiently waiting for it to arrive!
Great review! Like the form factor here. I'm one that hasn't upgraded my RP2 to the RP3+ as of yet. The flip may be the one worth upgrading to.
God I want this...whole lot of great games from previous consoles that I love playing
Loved it, ordered the same color, can't wait to get a hand on
Nice looking design, the hardware looks solid, I just wish it had a better CPU, T618 just doesn't really cut it anymore.
@@caleb7475 GameCube minimum
@@caleb7475ameCube/PS2 minimum.
@@caleb7475 Yeah i mean most decent handhelds can do that nowadays some even even for less money. I just think because its a rare formfactor would have been nice to see something more powerful then their previous products and something that gives some advantages over similar devices.
@@caleb7475 you can get that for a lot less money these days.
@@caleb7475 you can buy any other device for under $100 that does the same thing
I love clamshell devices! Even though I have an RP2+ I usually have my powkiddy v90 in my pocket just cause its so resilient when im on the go. Just ordered the flip today and excited to be using that as my daily driver soon.
Just preorders can’t wait
Waiting for mine ❤ Great Video Eta.
This design is so cool!
I like it mostly the form factor, but I'm grateful with RP3+. Great video as always❤
Love the form factor. Will pick something like this up when they can run GC and Wii.
I don't mind the lack of a second screen, there seems to be a fair amount of hardware in the base, though I wonder if they couldn't have at least put a trackpad there. The little slider analogs probably wouldn't be as favorable without the Hall sensors so at least that's a reasonable upgrade, but there's still the hope for a little more performance that's holding me back from a purchase. Once again I'll give it 3 months or so to see if they don't turn around and cough up a new models for 200 with a slightly better processor and all the improvements this has.
Great video. Can't wait to get mine.
This is really nice, I'm considering picking one up next week now lol.
I love my RG353M Anbernic handheld, but this looks freaking awesome. I think I'm going to have to purchase this. The clamshell design is killer.
The analog triggers are what are making me think about getting one
Nice looking design and great video.
I already have the RP3+ so I don't have an incentive now to get this, but the active cooling of this one is definitely going to make my long gaming sessions more fun in the long run.
Great video, thanks! I ordered my watermelon even while the ltd red edition was still available and have no regrets (other than how long I'm having to wait for it to reach me!)
Can’t wait for the Flip+ to be announced in a few weeks!
Honestly that’s why I’m holding out lol.
The Flip 7 is being developed in time for Xmas but there’ll be a few models before that.
Taki hasn’t made his one yet.
Excited to see your take on the Flip. It's really disappointing that mine still hasn't shipped yet even though I preordered within two minutes of the launch going live.
same here mate
Ditto
Great video. Many thanks from France. In your next one about this machine, it would be great to compare it with the old gpd xd and see how this machine works if you dock it.
form factor is dope, I'd love to see something of this caliber in an altoids can. miss the mintypi days lol
I didn't think I would regret buying the RP3+, but then they announced this... if it had a better chip I'd buy it but I have no need for 2 t618 handhelds
clamshell design is great, but any moving part introduces durability concerns down the road. I would be interested to see how easy it is to repair the hinge. The example that comes to mind is the 3DS - usually wears out significantly over just a few years, and is pretty challenging to replace for the typical user.
Also, Retroid seems to be in a pattern of releasing a miniscule performance upgrade, followed by a big one. Kinda wish they would just hold off until they have a new chipset in their handheld. Active cooling is nice, but I don't think it allows us to do anything that the RP3+ can't already do just as well.
active cooling will keep the device cooler in your hands , so that's another plus .
I never liked clamshell, it feels like an outdated design but it makes sense for a retro design. The only clamshell device I've owned is the Gameboy SP which I didn't like, the GBA was the best design for a handheld imo. Nintendo went back to a great design with the switch lite.
@@Macky4941 I dont agree at all lol.
Everyone knows the SP was the best + Nintendo had huge success with DS
@@hia5235 SP was a pain in the ass to use for those with big hands. Seriously, I'd be cramping after 2 hours, OG GBA was easily the best form factor.
@@hia5235 Not sure what you'd been smoking yesterday but the SP is pants. Horrible uncomfortable form factor. The original GBA is by far the most comfortable retro handheld.
I really love the look of it
I’m so glad you emulated Timesplitters, I still play it to this day , one of the hidden gems. Very few people know what game that is , absolute beast of a game
It was literally a huge game at the time, everyone knows what Time Splitters is lmfao
@@TeamGun oh you’re everyone ?
@@jovanimedina1089 You clearly are a 2000's baby 🤣
@@TeamGun 1992 , but we can kiss if you want
@@jovanimedina1089 I built my first PC 2 years after you were born, move along kiddo.
Excited to get mine! Thanks for getting this out quickly. I've been looking for feedback on the sliders and from what I'm seeing they're very similar to the 3DS which means I'll be fine. I'm curious to see which I prefer, this or the 405m.
rg405m is much better. They screwed this up, apparently the r1 and r2 are not easy to access because the screen is in the way, there was enough space on the face of the unit for the speakers but the left SO much blank space and stuck the speakers under facing away from the user, shipped with Android 11 when the Anbernic rg405m shipped with 12, and using sliders vs real analog sticks was a huge mistake as they could have fit them given this thing is already way way too thick. Combine all that with cheap plastics and a noisy fan and this isn't appealing in the slightest. RP3+ is vastly superior even though its D-Pad is garbage, and the rg405m is about perfect especially with its 4:3 screen and native gamecube / PS2 screen resolution.
This makes me really really want a high powered dual screen android handheld
We need more clamshells, so pocketable. Pretty impressed by this unit. If it played PS2 solidly (i.e. met the performance of my phone), I'd throw my money at it.
Same here, I'm just waiting for a decently sized and portable handheld that can play PS2 or atleast the wii
My wife misses her GBA SP I'll have to get her one of these for Christmas.
jak and daxter on a ds i have waited for years
I'm getting the pocket flip over the 3+ because the select and start button are in good spots, the pad placements are more comfortable, and i loved my 3ds so I'll get this just experience that again.
Cool. I hope they will ship mine faster than they shipped my rp3+. Took like 2 months. I preordered my watermelon the first day pre order was available
This thing is really nice I think I gotta get one
Frick Samsung z flip, me and the Bois gonna have fun on the retroid pocket flip 😎
Really want one but I'm going to wait for the plus version that's sure to come soon. I also don't really like the joystick placement, I'd personally prefer them at the top. I do appreciate this video showing it off.
nice channel! nice reviews! greetings from Mexico!
pd: can you do a video about Xemu on Handhelds? I’ve never see it before
This thing looks like a beast.
Looks like beast, performs like a field mouse.
I really love clamshell portables.
I would love an X86 portable like that.
Better then I thought that it would be but that SOC just looks like a very temporary stopgap, so would expect to see a superseded model with something like an RK3588S soon.
luckyyyyy lol
im starting to think my sport red version that i ordered is just a dream
I would love it if they move the analog sticks a little more to the side, add another screen and make a console that can emulate the DS games!
WOW, you tried my favorite game, carx drift! i think i gotta this now!!!
I already have a AYN Odin, I've been waiting for the latest Android games to come out on the AYN Odin.
Nearly 2 years later and I STILL LUV my Powkiddy V90. I play it more than my OG RG350.
They COULD have included actual analogue sticks with R3 and L3 had they just done what Anbernic does, have a square cut out in the motherboard and screw holes for the analogue sticks, that is an additional reason I will not be purchasing the Flip. ALL that room and they couldn't include an ABC, XYZ face button configuration (closes eyes, raises chin, folds arms and shakes head back and forth in disappointment)
Great Review! It's a great device, sure, but no hardware upgrades really, I'm looking forward to the RP4+, the + will give a NICE performance boost over the upcoming RP4. =D
There wouldn't be space for the right analog stick man
@@navjotsandhu7245 Right, RIGHT! Because clearly... (flourishes hands over device) There's NO space AT ALL. When you look at the device... do you see ANY room for even a single extra button... let alone 2 additional buttons? I sure don't! The device is COMPLETELY filled up with stuff and things. I don't even know HOW they managed, outside of witchcraft, to CRAM ALL those buttons, TWO analogue sticks or EVEN a directional pad in such an insignificantly TINY TINY place..... man. =P
@@navjotsandhu7245 BTW, nice brand new channel with NO content created strictly for trolling LOL =P
I remember getting the Retroid Pocket 2 and absolutely hating the d-pad and the analog sticks. The USB-C port also wouldn't charge from a Turbo charger.
Thanks ETA, great review. I love that thing, it looks great. I have an rp3+ but dat clamshell. I wonder about the analog sticks, buttons, and dpad leaving residue and friction rub on the screen when folded (a la OG 3DS). Is the screen recessed in the top lid enough to circumvent this? Thanks again for the review!
Don't mean to nitpick, but first game on PS2 emulation (11:14) is actually the cover for Kingdom Hearts 1.
Really fond of your SBC and handheld reviews. You do a great job.
I also like the 2DS single piece form. It has potential for lots of io. This form also looks nice.
cant wait mine to get delivered.. red one
Dang ETA I cant believe you already got yours. I preordered at midnight when they first dropped and I still haven’t received it.
Gotta have it just for the aesthetics. Need a blue or black colorway though.
I'm curious as to how well this would be as a portable video game system when plugged into a TV. Of course can play using the screen, but I would like to see it hooked up to a TV and some controllers connected. Not the best to try and lug many of the game consoles around but if I could play this on the go and at home would be cool.
I think I've just discovered an exciting new world...!
Cool Idea, wish it had a second screen
We really need an emulation device specially designed to support ds style games
I love clamshell devices so this one might be in my list to replace my RG351V, unless Anbernic reveals a clamshell handheld during this year
cool to finally see a review unit in action! would certainly be cool for almost anything you'd wanna play on it. since there's wii support I wonder how that works, seems like it might be kinda dodgy. wonder how well something like TATSUNOKO X Capcom would play on it?
I was intrigued by these when they were announced, I'm still using the Retroid 2. I wouldn't mind upgrading to this design, knowing Retroid they'll have 2 new iterations of the Flip available before the end of the year 😅
Can’t wait for mine! It hasn’t shipped yet. Team water melon
As you may notice that the Retroid Pocket Flip and Retroid Pocket 3+ have the same features as the AYN Odin Pro, and yet I already have a AYN Odin the same amount of Retroid Pocket.
Although Retroid Pocket and AYN have same companies with different stuff and it's fun for me to use! Android Games works fine with AYN Odin and Retroid Pocket. I can't tell why Retroid Pocket is similar to the AYN Odin.
And with the same and different features to AYN Odin.
Retroid Pocket 3+ was officially the clone of the AYN Odin Pro.
And this Retroid Pocket Flip is the almost capable version of a AYN Odin Pro.
I can't see how many times I've been looking for a Retroid Pocket Flip, which is the almost AYN Odin Pro's Alternative Models.
Retroid Pocket is from That AYN Odin model, and I don't think it's weird, because everytime I'm testing AYN Odin Pro, I don't think AYN Odin Pro has a update for Retroid Pocket.
I'm familiar with the stuff I already owned AYN Odin Pro but it's AYN Odin Base Version! I tested out with AYN Odin Base and it was a little deep, I think AYN Odin Pro Version is way better than the Base version and I figured out AYN Odin Pro did the awesome stuff.
According to this AYN Odin Pro Alternate Models, this clamshell AYN Odin model is looking excellent!
AYN Odin Pro, Pimax Portal and Steam Deck are the best! Those 3 handhelds can be powerful than GPD XD Plus and Powkiddy X18 (2019 Version)
AYN Odin Pro is more powerful than Powkiddy X18 (2019 Version), Powkiddy X17, GPD XD and XD Plus! Since GPD XP is proving to be stronger than GPD XD.
I believe when I'm able to look out for AYN Odin Pro being a brother to AYANEO Pocket Air, AYANEO Pocket Air is so similar to Pimax Portal And AYN Odin Pro too. Even Logitech G Cloud.
Although, AYN Odin Pro, Logitech G Cloud, Pimax Portal and Razer Edge can be the popular of Next-Gen Handheld.
While Steam Deck can be SUPER popular. So Steam Deck is actually the perfect handheld like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are the perfect home gaming console (Even Xbox Series S)
What kind of Xbox Series S being a perfect home gaming console with digital only console! Even when Xbox Series S is a digital only console, you can't play Xbox Series S with a CD Drive, because it won't work. It's impossible to do so, because when you play a Xbox Game Disc on your Xbox Series S, it won't work. Because Xbox Series S is all digital! You can only play Xbox Series S games with a Digital Version. So, Xbox Series S is the Digital Device Version of Xbox Series X.
Here's my most thoughts about Android Handhelds with GPD XP, AYN Odin Pro, Logitech G Cloud, Razer Edge, Pimax Portal and AYANEO Pocket Air...
AYN Odin Pro was the most powerful handheld... So, AYN Odin Pro has chosen to do its own way of being itself of its own path to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. And I can't even imagine if AYN Odin Pro's performance looks similar to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X Performance.
Logitech G Cloud is also the powerful handheld as superior as AYN Odin Pro is, it's very cool how both AYN Odin Pro and Logitech G Cloud can be powerful... But when I find out the difference performance between the AYN Odin Pro and Logitech G Cloud, it makes them more powerful than ever. So, Logitech G Cloud has the lack of performance while AYN Odin Pro has the amazing performance, but Logitech G Cloud is the strongest machine as well as AYN Odin Pro is.
AYN Odin Pro is the strongest machine.
I don't know about Pimax Portal, but Pimax Portal is yet another Next-Gen Android Handheld alongside with AYN Odin Pro and Logitech G Cloud being similar and AYANEO Pocket Air is coming too.
Pimax Portal and AYANEO Pocket Air are both coming, although... Razer Edge is a easy fit.
I have to test out Android Games on AYN Odin, GPD XP and Logitech G Cloud and see that it doesn't really have issues playing it on AYN Odin Pro, GPD XP Plus or even Logitech G Cloud. So I have to remind myself that it won't do any laggy for an Android Handheld with AYN Odin Pro, GPD XP Plus, Logitech G Cloud, Pimax Portal and/or even AYANEO Pocket Air.
Also, I know you told me that I am wrong about everything I said, so... My thoughts aren't true. So, my other thought that I said isn't even true either. So, tell me that I'm wrong.
Looks cool. I already own a 3+ though. I would buy it if it had a spec bump, which knowing Retroid, that's going to happen in a few months.
I kinda wish there was a tiny little screen in that empty space on the bottom half. It could show diagnostics or play music, and would fix a lot of the emulation issues with DS/3DS
Really wish a company would pursue a 2-screen DS clone, just don't know much about how Android can handle two screens. Linux on ARM an option though
Basically the one form factor where it didn't feel like i needed a screen protector and had no issue just shoving it in my pocket along with the wallet. Might look into it later just not sure what i would want to do with it yet. maybe as a ps1 only system for on the go. 🤔
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I’ll wait for the upgraded(hopefully a plus model) version
Love the detail. I could have just listened to this instead of watching, in a good way. Only suggestion I got is a decibel meter and throw something common beside it, like a steam deck, for comparison
And then compare the titanic gaming performance of the Steam Deck to this little plastic toy.
5:50 is the ideal design for a dual-screen setup. I wish Retroid or someone would work on it. 😅
they announced this product the week after I purchased a RP3+ and I honestly would love to have bought this instead. XD
I never would have thought that the handheld market would be ramping up. Very exciting times
Retroid : upgrades people upgrades !!!!
I wish there was a 6 button handheld layout. So much easier for fighting games and N64
Since the release of the retorid pocket 2, I have loved your series of consoles, they are my favorites, although I don't have any, they are certainly excellent for emulation.
Hall effect sliders? Crazy time to be alive!
So much more pocket friendly!
If the price is right .. I will cop.
I want to buy it hope it comes to Amazon soon
Nice, but I have long fingers and the smaller design hurts my hands/fingers. If they would incorporate the hall effect joysticks, active cooling and the analogs trigger to the Retroid Pocket 3+ it would be the perfect design for me. Of course, they'd have to not carry over the rocker type sticks.
Honestly I hope we get a pocket flip plus or a more powerful one this year
One that could run GameCube and ps2 better would be amazing with this compact design
Looks good
I just wish they would have gone with the 3ds design with a bottom screen. We already have a few clamshell's from different companies but none of them have really experimented with that design
It looks great, I love the design, but I have a few reasons for not wanting to get this. I have a Retroid Pocket 2+ which plays all that I want to play accurately, since Gamecube/PS2 is a no go. And to get to those, I have a Steam Deck. But I love the look, and if I didn't have the RP 2+ I'd definitely be investing in one of these.
It's amazing how they actually placed the start and select buttons in a not so stupid location! Guess they learned their lesson? 🤔 🤷♂️
That was the only reason i didnt but a 3+.
@@ryecatcher25 it's a amazing console tho 👌
They should have utilized the extra face room for a 6-button setup for N64/Genesis/Saturn/Arcade.
And the fact that the Start and Select buttons are on the bottom instead of in the middle like a SNES controller, when there's all that wasted space in the middle is insane.
I had really bad experience with hinges on translucent plastic before, hopefully the plastic quality on this will be better.
Whatever component that's visible through the hinge kind of looks like Cappy from Mario Odyssey 🤙
I really want a clamshell like this but stronger and at least 5.5 inch or more with switch thumbsticks and a good chip like mediatek dimensity 7200 or better. So a high performance.
Plus I already have a AYN Odin, I'm on base version instead of Pro while Most of them have a Pro, so I'll be sticking with AYN Odin for this one. This device is actually the same machine as AYN Odin Pro.
Man, slightly better PS2 performance and I'd be all over it
🍉 cleartype color looks very nice
Was hoping for the Unisoc T760 SOC since I'm looking at the chipset market and it's really cheap in price.
If they make one with more power, I'm in.
This device isn't for me, but I'm happy to see manufacturers returning to clamshells.
Maybe in a few years we can have something as powerful as a Steam Deck in this size and form factor.
(edit: I know GPD is coming out with something - but it'll be bigger than this, so not pocketable, likely won't ship with SteamOS and won't have trackpads)
Felt this. I feel as a Deck owner it's closest to the "All in one" system I'm looking for but it just isn't QUITE there yet.
@@toondude78yeah no same. As a Linux device, it isn't great as it's too locked down and hard to make work with normal software. As a Portable Console, it's just about perfect, apart from the battery. Keep it with you in a hotel or on a road trip and you'll be happy. But taking it anywhere like a city for a day or anything it'll be hellish.
I havent put down my Rp3+ I swear it just gets better. Need those buttons
Great review! How's the D-pad? - clicky, like a Game Boy or somewhere inbetween (like the Analogue Pocket)?
That built in mapper, just love those kinds of extra functionalities..... But for a nearsighted person like me, the display at 4.7" seems a bit small for me.....
I love it, when does it come out?