Best Retro Handheld

Poolybit · 7 Jan 2025 at 13:19

Mine has finally hit the UK, just need to clear customs and get released out... @Raymond Lin, did you get yours in the end? Any custom charges?

Raymond Lin · 7 Jan 2025 at 13:22

Poolybit said:
Mine has finally hit the UK, just need to clear customs and get released out... @Raymond Lin, did you get yours in the end? Any custom charges?

I got it today, no charge. Just a quick pic, USB adaptor for scale. It feels SOLID. The Anbernic stuff feels like toys in comparison. This feels super premium like what you get from Sony.

Poolybit · 7 Jan 2025 at 13:28

Raymond Lin said:
I got it today, no charge. Just a quick pic, USB adaptor for scale. It feels SOLID. The Anbernic stuff feels like toys in comparison. This feels super premium like what you get from Sony.

Awesome, might get mine in the next few days then if your timeline is anything to go by. I went with 4PX after hearing that DHL were always hitting custom issues.

It really does look premium, can't wait to get hands on. How is the screen for you?

Raymond Lin · 7 Jan 2025 at 13:29

Poolybit said:
Awesome, might get mine in the next few days then if your timeline is anything to go by. I went with 4PX after hearing that DHL were always hitting custom issues.

It really does look premium, can't wait to get hands on. How is the screen for you?

I haven't turned it on yet! Because I want to set it up on first boot by following a guide. Still at work.

I might not get to set it up until tomorrow or Thursday as my new Mac Mini also arrived today as well and I have to set that up first .

Poolybit · 7 Jan 2025 at 13:30

Raymond Lin said:
I haven't turned it on yet! Because I want to set it up on first boot by following a guide. Still at work.

I might not get to set it up until tomorrow or Thursday as my new Mac Mini also arrived today as well and I have to set that up first .

Exciting week for tech for you then!

Raymond Lin · 7 Jan 2025 at 13:52

Poolybit said:
Exciting week for tech for you then!

I have so many things arriving in the post I had to write out a list on a piece of paper so that I can cross it off 1 by 1 in case I forget lol It is amazing how much little bits I need to get in order set up a new computer with separate monitor vs an iMac.

I actually forgot the RP5 was due today when i got it, I thought the box was for the webcam but then wondered why it was so heavy.

edit - 4px isn't that bad, total 2 weeks through Christmas and New Years. I rather wait a week more than pay more for shipping through DHL and then fees on top.

Also, the box they use for the RP5 + case fits very snug, the outer box came in pretty good condition.

Yaayuh! · 7 Jan 2025 at 16:49

Nice choice of colour @Raymond Lin, good taste

Poolybit · 7 Jan 2025 at 17:10

Raymond Lin said:
I have so many things arriving in the post I had to write out a list on a piece of paper so that I can cross it off 1 by 1 in case I forget lol It is amazing how much little bits I need to get in order set up a new computer with separate monitor vs an iMac.

I actually forgot the RP5 was due today when i got it, I thought the box was for the webcam but then wondered why it was so heavy.

edit - 4px isn't that bad, total 2 weeks through Christmas and New Years. I rather wait a week more than pay more for shipping through DHL and then fees on top.

Also, the box they use for the RP5 + case fits very snug, the outer box came in pretty good condition.

Still, getting lots of tech in the post is always exciting...especially, if like me, you forget and end up getting a surprise when stuff eventually turns up!

tonym · 8 Jan 2025 at 18:37

Raymond Lin said:
I haven't turned it on yet! Because I want to set it up on first boot by following a guide. Still at work.

I might not get to set it up until tomorrow or Thursday as my new Mac Mini also arrived today as well and I have to set that up first .

You're in for a treat when you do, the screen is fantastic

Poolybit · 8 Jan 2025 at 21:45

tonym said:
You're in for a treat when you do, the screen is fantastic

This is what I like to hear!

Mine is now with Royal Mail and maybe due for delivery on Friday. Really can't complain at the delivery timeline there, will end up being something like 10 days from ordering to deliver via 4PX.

Vanquish-Storm · 10 Jan 2025 at 15:43

Would you need a specific OS to be able to use one of these for things like Netflix Disney and YouTube?

Raymond Lin · 10 Jan 2025 at 15:50

Vanquish-Storm said:
Would you need a specific OS to be able to use one of these for things like Netflix Disney and YouTube?

No, when you boot up it is just like a phone, with all the standard phone apps minus the messages or calls. Think of it as a phone without a sim card. Or rather, think of it as a Andriod Tablet, albeit a tiny one with a backbone controller stuck to the sides.

Vanquish-Storm · 10 Jan 2025 at 15:53

Raymond Lin said:
No, when you boot up it is just like a phone, with all the standard phone apps minus the messages or calls. Think of it as a phone without a sim card. Or rather, think of it as a Andriod Tablet, albeit a tiny one with a backbone controller stuck to the sides.

Is that the same for the linux ones too then? Like the TrimUI or is Android the better one to go for?

Raymond Lin · 10 Jan 2025 at 15:56

Vanquish-Storm said:
Is that the same for the linux ones too then? Like the TrimUI or is Android the better one to go for?

Oh no, Linus ones are very games focus. The OS you put on will limit what you can do on it. Basically all the cheap sub £100 ones will not be able to do any Disney or Netflix as that require access to Google App Store. Some of them have a E-reader but you will need to manually drop the ebooks into an SD card from the computer for that to work. At best, you wifi into the folder inside the device.

If you want Netflix or such, you basically need one of the Retroid consoles at the minimum. I think their Pocket 4 Pro was selling about £100, which is very good value.

Vanquish-Storm · 10 Jan 2025 at 16:02

Raymond Lin said:
Oh no, Linus ones are very games focus. The OS you put on will limit what you can do on it. Basically all the cheap sub £100 ones will not be able to do any Disney or Netflix as that require access to Google App Store. Some of them have a E-reader but you will need to manually drop the ebooks into an SD card from the computer for that to work. At best, you wifi into the folder inside the device.

If you want Netflix or such, you basically need one of the Retroid consoles at the minimum. I think their Pocket 4 Pro was selling about £100, which is very good value.

Thanks - I was looking at TrimUI which I think is Linux but if I can pay £50 more and get Netflix at the like on there it seems like a no brainer.

Raymond Lin · 10 Jan 2025 at 16:10

There will be lots of people selling their Retroid Pocket 4 Pro to fund the RP5 I expect.

Vanquish-Storm · 10 Jan 2025 at 16:22

Raymond Lin said:
There will be lots of people selling their Retroid Pocket 4 Pro to fund the RP5 I expect.

Even better ill keep my eye out

GSXRMovistar · 11 Jan 2025 at 00:13

Raymond Lin said:
There will be lots of people selling their Retroid Pocket 4 Pro to fund the RP5 I expect.

Ha considering it myself.

Vanquish-Storm · 11 Jan 2025 at 13:49

Saw the TrimUI Smart Pro can be hand for under £50 but still holding off at the moment. I think the extra functionality of YouTube Netflix and so much makes the device more usable.

I do want to re live pokemon Yellow soon though haha.

Kyle009 · 12 Jan 2025 at 12:25

Vanquish-Storm said:
Saw the TrimUI Smart Pro can be hand for under £50 but still holding off at the moment. I think the extra functionality of YouTube Netflix and so much makes the device more usable.

I do want to re live pokemon Yellow soon though haha.

Buy a trimui brick because you never just own one hand held