It's WAY Better Than I Thought! - The Best Handheld Under $100 (Retroid Pocket 2S)

Out of any retro handhelds for under $100 (or near to it), the Retroid Pocket 2S is the absolute best option. Being able to emulate N64, Dreamcast, a lot of Gamecube and 3DS, some PS2 and Wii, this handheld is so good for the money! In my opinion, it blows the competition in the budget retro handheld scene out of the water.

Chapters:
Overview, Software - 00:00
Checking Out The Emulation - 03:45
Final Thoughts - 10:09

[ftheab]

Surprisingly I use this more than my Odin 2 Pro, I upgraded from my Miyoo Mini+ to this because I wanted a portable handheld that can handle all of N64 and Dreamcast, I also like the 4:3 aspect ratio screen for my retro games on this

[ADHDreams]

This device is where I enjoy my Ps1 and Dreamcast games the most! I like my rg35xx for gameboy (shocker) and the H for GBA (Shocker x2). However when it comes to taking a device with me, the H is my edc device.

[jekrvn]

Another bonus is that you can actually run some switch games such as Celeste, Shovel Knight and Sonic Mania. A very few select titles but I'm not complaining.

[frostbyte]

I would like a 2s pro that lets HDMI through USB c and proper scaling for different resolutions.

[fairlyBread]

Great video! Just got this and I’m super excited to check out those retro games

[bgbl]

is this still best for 100$ 4 months later ? was looking at TRIMUI SMART PRO 128GB CrossMix OS

[brandongabel]

I just got mine! I've been looking for a powerful and pocketable device that was around $100. I bought a 35XXH for $46 on sale but it had a defective screen, so I decided to spend a little more on quality and performance and I'm really happy I did. My only gripes with it is I wish the screen was just slightly bigger, and I also with the ABXY buttons weren't as loud as they are. In comparison, the 35XXH buttons were like half as loud. Otherwise, It's becoming one of my favorite pieces of tech I've ever owned, right next to the Steam Deck OLED. It's incredibly underappreciated and a really solid value at a budget friendly price point that I hope Retroid keeps improving on in future devices.

Great review, you gained a sub!

[gregoriomunoz]

Bonus: You can run a handful of low powered Vita games. Guacamelee, Dex, Adventure Time, Downwell, Limbo, Undertale, Shovel Knight, and surprisingly Final Fantasy X/X2 HD

[TheSethcast]

High quality video. Been looking at this handheld to play wind waker on possibly

[SansINess]

if you are willing to buy the RG405V then it will be worth it, since the RG405V has the power and chipset of the RG405M so you will literally have a flawless experience. (up to dreamcast and nintendo 64, gamecube is playable if you use the MMJR version)

[suhtangwong]

I bought the rp2 years ago, it was the best thing ive ever spent money on...
Well now I have the rp4 pro and it's amazing! But I'm saving up for Odin 2, need that bigger screen and performance.

[inANUTSHELLANIMATION]

love my 2s been playing sonic unleashed and heroes and dbz tech 3

[DeadNiko]

yeah, you can run ps2, even with good quality, just have to touch the right configs, i manage to run in the 3gb ram version GOW 2, MK shaolin monks, RE4 and more, and not in potato quality

[silentrocco]

Love how this one looks. I basically just wanna emulate Amiga‘s Turrican 2 on a handheld. Will I get an Amiga emulator running.

[TheSethcast]

You forgot to link the Spanish YouTubers channel

[TheLordstrider]

very strange, can't seem to find it below 150$

[otisshroulote]

Not to be rude, but you realize that this company is from China. This stuff is made in China, so of course, it's not going to have free shipping. Retroid isn't charging you for the shipping they ask you which shipping provider you want to pay for. By the way, if you live in the U.S. or Canada use DHL. Yes, it's more expensive, but you'll get it much quicker it won't be amazon speed, but it will be quicker

[SansINess]

instead of using 2 fingers for A and Y then you probably should just move ur finger in terms of degrees to actually use both buttons.

[MyChannel-vmdw]

If this is an android device, why can't the image work on android phone which would likely have a far better screen and processor?

[aaronwalker]

Unfortunately I just don't have the brain space to curate my own retro games library. Vs a plug and play set up