Best Retro Handheld

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Yep, went black (sane as mini)
I’ll sell one if them as doubt itll lose much if any selling second hand.

Is his in the youtube vid a review unit as it diesnt ship until Nov 14th?
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I had the RP5 on order but cancelled it but now I'm tempted to 're order. I'd go for black too. I've already got a steam deck a RG Cube and an Odin 2 Pro but I'm gassing for the RP5.
 
Well me being me I buckled and ordered the RP5 black. Lol it'll make a nice Christmas present. Only thing was I couldn't use the pre order discount code as id ordered before and cancelled so came up as used. Never mind looking forward to it. :D
 
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I'd be tempted by the Retroid Pocket 5 (and the mini) but the thumbstick positions look uncomfortable for the majority of games that I'd use it for.

I don't need a new handheld as my Steam Deck still plays everything I need it to and for portability I've got a Miyoo Mini + but I can't stop being tempted by a new device.
 
Kyle009 said:
I'd be tempted by the Retroid Pocket 5 (and the mini) but the thumbstick positions look uncomfortable for the majority of games that I'd use it for.

I don't need a new handheld as my Steam Deck still plays everything I need it to and for portability I've got a Miyoo Mini + but I can't stop being tempted by a new device.
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I'm exactly the same. It looks like the ergonomics are decent with the bulges at the back but the analog stick placement makes my old man thumbs hurt just looking at it. If they do a version of the RP5 with the d-pad and left stick swapped then I would absolutely consider it.

It was interesting to see the RP5 and Mini side by side to get an idea of how much bigger the screen is on the RP5. I think the black version of the RP5 (so you don't see the pillar boxing) is the best option for 4:3 games even if the console is slightly bulkier.
 
Does anyone know when the Retroid Pocket 5 ships? Is it 14TH November? I know there was a delay but I seem to recall hearing this.

Edit: ah never mind I've just seen on retroid site it is indeed 14TH November. Not long now then, hope they p!entry of stock and I get this for Christmas. :D
 
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Got the RG40xxV today, first impressions

1 - it’s light. Feels hollow compared to the RG35xxH. That feels almost like a 1st part machine. This feels cheap(er).

2 - I went for the white but I think retro grey would be better or I should have gone for the transparent black.

3 - Comes with games but no Nintendo games.

4 - First Anbenic device that doesn’t come with a screen protector.
 
I'm flipping between pressing purchase on the transparent green RG35xxSP in my AliExpress cart.

It's £48 after vouchers and tax. I don't need it do I? But then it is a lovely shade of green.
 
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