Retroid Pocket 3+

Raymond Lin · 10 Nov 2022 at 20:28

Anyone tempted to get this? The most tempting aspect for me is the screen, it looks really good. Also the size seems to be perfect. Miyoo is on the too small size and the Steam Deck on the too large size.

Retroid Pocket 3+ Handheld

Retroid Pocket 3+ Specifications & Features: Processor: Unisoc Tiger T618 CPU: 2*[email protected] + 6*[email protected] GPU: Mali G52 MC2@850MHz DRAM: 4GB LPDDR4x@1866MHz（3733Mbps） Storage: 128GB eMMC 5.1 Touch screen: 4.7 inch, 750x1334@60fps, 450nits OS: Android 11 Interface: 720p Micro HDMI + 3.5mm Audio...

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Kyle009 · 11 Nov 2022 at 11:55

I'm tempted because of the colours - a sucker for a transparent console.

I've convinced myself to wait though, this one won't be able to play GC and PS2 that well so I'm going to wait for the rumoured RP3S+ which allegedly will have an even better chipset in.

Emlyn_Dewar · 12 Nov 2022 at 04:18

I'm tempted.
Been after the upgrade kit to 2.5 for my Pocket 2 but just can't seem to get it here, which is pretty weird.

The 3 looked good, after the initial launch complaints were all cleared up. A more powerful one though will be great.

Huggie86 · 12 Nov 2022 at 15:47

Yep! ordered a transparent blue one

Glad I skipped the non+. I do have a miyoo mini but the screen is so small.

varkanoid · 30 Nov 2022 at 15:51

I was interested till I saw "Android 11" meh pass when I first saw about this earlier in the year.

I've gone Miyoo Mini > RG351 > RG351VS > RG503 and settled on that for now as the OLED screen is glorious.
Sadly the handhelds seem to be going all Android now.

cheesyboy · 1 Dec 2022 at 19:49

If I was buying my first retro handheld right now, this would be the one I'd get. But with marginal PS2 ability, it's not quite powerful enough for me to upgrade from my 351p quite yet.

Seems like the next CPU generation will give me what I want, though.

Metalface Mark · 5 Dec 2022 at 14:28

i have one, its quite a nice wee handheld although i tend to use the steamdeck more at home.

GSXRMovistar · 6 Dec 2022 at 23:54

i've read this can run Gamecube games with some tweaking, anyone here tried?

cheesyboy · 7 Dec 2022 at 00:22

GSXRMovistar said:
i've read this can run Gamecube games with some tweaking, anyone here tried?

Retro Game Corps reckons about 50% of GC games will run ok if using the PAL version:

(Around 24 minutes for GC chat)

V4NT0M · 7 Dec 2022 at 16:32

I bought the RP3 a few weeks ago, got the RP3+ on order.

Raymond Lin · 9 Jan 2023 at 12:41

V4NT0M said:
I bought the RP3 a few weeks ago, got the RP3+ on order.

What do you think of the RP3+ ?

Do you think it's worth it? The 16bit and black are in stock at the moment...

V4NT0M · 9 Jan 2023 at 19:46

Raymond Lin said:
What do you think of the RP3+ ?

Do you think it's worth it? The 16bit and black are in stock at the moment...

For sure, really easy to get going and customise, PSP emulation is amazing on this thing, playing most games at 3x resolution.

Screen is good, buttons are good, everything is good

If you get one get the Daijisho font end installed, it's good.

Raymond Lin · 9 Jan 2023 at 20:16

V4NT0M said:
For sure, really easy to get going and customise, PSP emulation is amazing on this thing, playing most games at 3x resolution.

Screen is good, buttons are good, everything is good

If you get one get the Daijisho font end installed, it's good.

Did you get a case with yours? Or recommend one?

V4NT0M · 9 Jan 2023 at 20:19

Raymond Lin said:
Did you get a case with yours? Or recommend one?

There were none in stock when I ordered mine, I actually bought a pencil case on amazon which fits pretty well but honestly I probably wouldn't recommend it for everyone.

If you go to the retroid reddit people are posting cases that fit well all the time.

Deleted member 77746 · 9 Jan 2023 at 20:33

Looks like a nintendo switch.

RaXor77 · 10 Jan 2023 at 18:02

GaryTheSnail said:
Looks like a nintendo switch.

It's much better than a Switch. It's much better value considering how many games it can play also.

Deleted member 77746 · 10 Jan 2023 at 18:03

RaXor77 said:
It's much better than a Switch. It's much better value considering how many games it can play also.

Are they legal games though? Not so sure about that. Also can't talk about it here so will need to end it at this point.

Deleted member 77746 · 10 Jan 2023 at 18:12

Mind you - I do love it been a DIY kit.