At face value, this is an easy review: the Retroid Pocket 5 is the best handheld you can buy under $250 right now. Let’s talk about why.
Retroid Pocket 5 ($219 + shipping):
Affiliate link: https://tinyurl.com/RP5RGC
Non-affiliate: https://www.goretroid.com/collections/frontpage/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheld
Retroid Pocket 5 impressions: https://youtu.be/ZWm4t1axUt8
Retroid Pocket starter guide: https://retrogamecorps.com/2022/01/16/retroid-pocket-2-starter-guide/
Retroid Pocket Linux video: https://youtu.be/nIKCO93YrxI
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.
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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:03 what is the Retroid Pocket 5?
02:20 color options
05:04 pre-release disclaimer
09:01 battery performance
11:04 shape and feel
13:56 an exceptional screen
16:17 software versatility
23:07 performance testing
31:08 reasons to skip the RP5
35:45 summary (likes and dislikes)
37:19 conclusion
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