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The Ultimate Starter Handheld — Retroid Pocket 2S

Thanks to its powerful chipset, excellent controls, and competitive price, the new Retroid Pocket 2S takes the crown as the best retro Android-based handheld for newcomers, or those looking to make an upgrade without breaking the bank. In this video we’ll take a look at its hardware and performance to see if it’s a good fit for you.

Buy one here: https://bit.ly/Retroid2S

Retroid starter guide: https://retrogamecorps.com/2022/01/16/retroid-pocket-2-starter-guide/
Android starter guide: https://retrogamecorps.com/2022/03/13/android-emulation-starter-guide/
RetroArch starter guide: https://retrogamecorps.com/2022/02/28/retroarch-starter-guide/

This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.

Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:01 tech specs and pricing
03:25 unboxing and impressions
06:32 controls and teardown
11:24 HDMI out and I/O
13:39 ergonomics and screen
17:06 audio quality
18:14 size comparisons
19:26 software experience
21:48 handheld and retro emulation
24:20 benchmarking
25:15 PSX, Saturn, N64, Dreamcast, PSP
27:57 GameCube, PS2, Switch
30:59 Android games and streaming
32:26 summary (likes and dislikes)
34:49 comparison with other handhelds
39:39 conclusion

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Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts:
https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps
More music here: https://www.patreon.com/ourghosts/posts

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This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.

#Retroid #emulation #retrohandheld #retrogaming

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