Retroid Pocket Mini Impressions: Worth It.

The Retroid Pocket Mini is here, so these are my first impressions after a few hours with the handheld. Long story short: yes, it's more expensive than their previous 4:3 devices, and yes, it's worth it (if performance and a gorgeous AMOLED display are important to you).

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
01:16 what is the RP Mini?
03:46 unboxing and impressions
07:38 size comparisons
12:39 controls and audio
19:12 software experience
22:57 screen impressions
25:15 screen testing (retro games)
27:37 performance benchmarks
28:55 N64, Dreamcast, Saturn, PSP
31:25 GameCube and PS2
33:56 summary and conclusion

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#Retroid #RetroidPocket #emulation #retrohandheld #androidgaming

[RetroGameCorps]

Correction: the RP4 Pro originally launched for $200, not $250. Wow, this channel is really going downhill.

[WingfSilver]

YouTube is like "do you wanna watch a new Retro Game Corps video" and i click "yeah man i wanna do it"

[shecklesmack]

This is literally the kind of thing I’ve waited for. Classic portable Game Boy size, but can handle up to PS2. Yessss.

[johnchoplin]

Much love to you, Russ. You have been the ambassador and gateway into this hobby for many of us, breaking down the obstacles. This targeting of you is ridiculous and unnecessary. We all have your back and love what you bring to the community for what it's worth. Fight the good fight and continue to be yourself. You are too smart and kind to be eradicated.

[troyX]

Nintendo if you read this, you're a big meanie bully!!!! Russ you're the GOAT

[CaloyDeGuzman]

The dude literally said give me a few days and we will do a full on review!! On a 36 min impressions video! 😮

[ToJoseGarcia]

Nintendo was watching anxiously and got NOTHING😅

[tonezilla]

I ordered the Gamecube colored Retroid Pocket 5. The size of the mini wasn’t THAT significantly smaller overall than the 5. I chose to have the bigger screen. I am excited for Russ to review that one, since mine won’t ship until the end of October. 👍🏼

[JamesTheAce]

THIS IS IT!! THIS IS THE VIDEO WE NEEDED. now a month halftime show until the rp5 review!

[drizzle]

Hi Russ, could you please include testing the headphone jack as part of your impressions/reviews videos? Certain previous generations of these emulation devices suffered from issues with the shielding on the jack, it would be good to confirm whether these issues are present or not on each new device that comes with the jack as part of the audio test. Thanks for your great content!

[NEO.E.D]

Man, a 4 inch screen would have been just perfect, but this console is getting close to my ideal pocketable console.

[iMazyoda]

I have a love/ hate relationship already with "I would usually demo (nontendo game here) but I'm trying out this instead"

I give you huge props for being so professional about dealing with he-who-shall-not-be-named!

[SilverKnight]

This may finally be my one-and-done. I'll wait for the full review, but it's ticking my boxes so far. Edit: OMFG they put the Start and Select buttons in their correct positions! I'm sold.

[dreioo]

Gets package in mail while drinking morning coffee Calmly proceeds to film and edit a whole 36 minute review without getting sued by Nintendo. Madman.

[Worldwave]

Been waiting for this video and the RP5 video to finally make my call between them. As a Vita and PSP girl I have a hard time picking the mini, which also has a small screen for its size, but I also really need a smaller device to be able to carry. So the choice between them is very hard for me to make without a feel for their size.

[alankingchiu]

Russ’s definition of “quick” is a 30+ minute video.

[Dairunt]

BABE WAKE UP, NEW RETRO GAME CORPS VIDEO JUST DROPPED

[bebiv]

Yes, been waiting on this! Thanks Russ!

For the full review you think we could see size comparisons with a 405m and possibly compare the screen to the next best 4:3 screen (IMO) of the 406V? Again thanks for the thorough video

[nodidog]

This is *exactly* what I want – 4:3, great quality, and powerful enough to run everything I want to play

[toastloop]

Just wanted to say I love your shirts the past couple videos. Subpop is an amazing label, and The Specials are easily one of my favorite 2nd wave ska bands!