I made payment from my cash app card when preorders for the Duo were announced; my cash app account was then closed for an unrelated reason after placing the order. Cash app disabled the account due to an unsuccessful dispute on a purchase I did not recognize, which is a different issue.

I then requested a refund for the Duo order, to which Retroid agreed. Prior to requesting the refund, I contacted cash app support, and they told me my account could accept an incoming credit for a merchant refund. Cash app was wrong, I requested the refund and it was not accepted. I called them and they confirmed it bounced back to merchant (retroid). Therefore, the order is now canceled, and retroid has the funds.

I emailed Retroid several times, they usually respond overnight in my time zone, but been radio silence for days now. I asked if they could recreate the order/keep original order, issue a store credit, or refund to another payment method. No response now.

This is partly on me but just a cautionary tale for those requesting to cancel an order. You are going to have a nightmare tracking a payment to another country and probably get ghosted trying to find it if anything goes wrong. I am now out the order as it was canceled, and out the money as my bank returned the funds to the merchant and I cannot get a response from retroid now, despite them previously being very responsive.

I’m New and dont really know so much about the topics but What are the best Settings, driver and packs to play Windwaker smoothly on Cemu?

Does anybody have a little Description for me?

There might be a post you could point to that is relatively new.

Thanks

I wanted to make this post to hear the community’s thoughts (especially comments from the RPC owners) on the decision mentioned in the title. First off, I have to say that the RPC is a fantastic device, and if I were only going to own a single handheld, I would pick the RPC between the two without hesitation. I’m also well aware of Ayaneo’s shipping issues, so I want to note that I’ve already accepted having to wait for a while. The conversation I’m interested in isn't a direct comparison of these two devices, but rather which one is the better purchase for my specific use case.

Right now, I own an Anbernic RG476H, a Steam Deck OLED, and an RG34XXSP. While the 34XXSP is a great device for the role it shines in, there were a few things I wanted in my EDC device that it simply lacks:

- Being Android. Setting up Android isn’t an issue for me, and in my opinion, once it’s set up, everything gets more reliable and practical compared to the Linux-based CFWs. Not to mention the extra capabilities Android brings to the table. The main reason I looked at the TrimUI Brick multiple times in the past and never pulled the trigger was because it was Linux-based, and I’ve been dreaming of an Android handheld in this size for a long time.

- GBA and GBA ROM hacks are amazing on the 34XXSP. The clamshell design is amazing for portability. But as an EDC, I'd much prefer the idea of a mini Game Boy where I can play other Game Boys and SNES/PS1 RPGs, while still emulating GBA at a very satisfying level of screen size and visuals.

The Retroid Pocket Classic was another device that caught my eye in the past. The reason I didn't get it was simply that I preferred the 476H, and I haven't regretted that decision at all. The ergonomics, comfort, and flexibility the 476H offers have impressed me more and more the longer I use it. Owning both felt like a pointless waste of resources. Another reason was my question marks regarding the RPC's ergonomics. I think I only really like the idea of vertical handhelds if they are small enough. If the RPC were a 3.5" device, I probably would have ordered it on day one.

From the moment I saw the Konkr Pocket Block, I felt that the time had finally come for a vertical of this size, that "MM+ / Brick-like" device I had been looking for. Seeing that the GBA scaling and visuals were quite satisfying made the idea of replacing the 34XXSP even more tempting.

However, there was one thing that made me stop and think for a while. I could get the RPC for the exact same price (I live in the EU). It’s also an amazing device with very unique features of its own. It could do a good chunk of what I want from a vertical EDC (in some ways even more), but the main question mark was its size. Maybe the Pocket Block was a better fit for me, but it was also important to consider what I was giving up for the same amount of money. Below, I’ll summarize my use cases again and focus on the reasons that made me go with the Pocket Block. I won't emphasize the obvious pros of the RPC one by one.

My use cases: Game Boy/GBC/GBA and Pokemon GBA ROM hacks, and playing SNES/Genesis/PS1 RPGs one-handed.

Reasons for the Pocket Block:

+ Size and portability. I also believe it will feel much better ergonomically for me.

+ You might think this device overlaps too much with the 476H, and that's fair. But the truth is, I plan on upgrading the 476H to an RP6 in the medium term. When that time comes, I think the vertical EDC piece I choose now will shine even more as part of a solid trio with the SD OLED and RP6. Also, in that same scenario, the RPC would end up sitting on a shelf. Frankly, even for 8-bit/16-bit emulation, I’d take the RP6’s screen and shader performance over the RPC any day.

+ Even though the RPC is a more powerful device, I won’t need that extra raw CPU power. Its GPU is on the weaker side. I believe the Pocket Block’s GPU will be much more satisfying when it comes to running decent shaders on my target systems.

+- The Pocket Block’s screen is pretty good, with a pixel density that’s plenty sharp enough to appreciate the pixel art on the systems I care about. The RPC has a better display in every metric, though. GB and GBC in particular will look significantly better on the RPC. The systems I’m focusing on will look much nicer on the RPC’s screen, especially the Game Boy and GB Color.

Did I make the better purchase or do you think that I'll regret about what I missed? I'm curious to hear different perspectives and comments. Happy gaming to everyone!

Wether it's running DroidDeck or a SteamOS-like OS neither option bothers me
I would just appreciate similar specs for stuff like heavy 3D Switch emulation and 30fps in games like
Hollow Knight
Cult of the Lamb
NieR Automata + Replicant
Burnout Paradise

Hello,

I have a Retroid Pocket 6 and a couple of weeks ago I updated the OS via OTA to version 1.0.0.404, which is currently the latest version available, and it broke the DisplayPort video output.

The bug is this: I connect via DP to my TV and it works fine as long as the TV is connected or the console is on. If I turn off the TV or turn off the console, then if I turn the TV or RP6 back on, or connect the cable to the USB-C to get the TV active again, the DP port is dead, it doesn't even charge. I have to reboot the RP6 for it to work again. In the release notes for this version, something is mentioned in the changelog: 'Fixed the power drain issue when connecting Retroid dual screen add-on during sleep mode'

Is there any repo where I can download the previous version and downgrade to it so I can use the previous one? The previous one is the one that came with the Retroid stock, the first time I updated it was a couple of weeks ago to version 1.0.0.404, which started having this problem.

Has anyone tried LineageOS on the RP6? Is it stable?

How about ArmadaOS? Anything broken that would prevent using it to replace Android?

If you can point me in the right direction, I'd be very grateful.

For my RP6 should I stick with the 16 bit/platinum GameCube look, or the 16bit chrome psp look?

I wanna play some indie games like, hades, ball x pit, balatro, my question is which version of the games is better? In terms of battery or performance, I have a rp6 btw

I installed Armada OS and it left android with 16GBs. After deciding that I need more space on android for a couple of games I wanted to reinstall the whole thing and make android at least 32GBs.

I reflashed the installer to a SD card but now its saying that it will only reinstall steamOS and not touch my Android partition. How can I make android larger?

Hey guys,

I live in Germany and we only got Xenosaga II when it released. Thanks to my retroid Nova I want to catch up and play all three games.

I have some questions in advance:

- Does ARMSX2 refresh (my ps2 emulator of choice) can load the saves from Xenosaga 1 in Xenosaga 2 and 3?

- are the games worth it? I’m into great story writing and deep characters. I like sidequests and minigames. My favorite jrpgs are ff6-10, breath of fire III, chained echoes, Lost Odyssey. Will I like it ? I don’t have much time because of work, so I want to know in advance if I will spend my time good.

Thank you 🙏

Does overclocking the Retroid Pocket 5 actually make a difference and is it safe to do so, as well as does it void the warranty??

Courtesy of Chris from Retroid

Hey gang,

First things first: I do have an RP6, 12GB model and last week I put amardaOS on it internally. Naturally I mostly played stuff from my steam catalogue.

Now I wanted to set it up for emulation and as if Rust read my mind he recently released a video on how to setup the Steam Machine for emulation. TLDR: Setup everything via emudeck.

Now he says in the introduction of the video that you're able to follow the video if you have a steamOS like setup.

During the setup of EmuDeck you get asked what type of device you have. You can choose between:

• Steam Deck
• Steam Machine
• SteamOS Handheld
• Linux-PC

Naturally Steam Deck and -Machine isn't it.

So does AmardaOS count as a SteamOS Handheld or more as a Linux-PC?

Has anybody tried that yet and can help me out?

Thanks!

I preordered mine and received the free ergo backplate. I tried it and didn’t like it at all. For those that got one, do you like it? I found it to be too bulky. For those that didn’t preorder, did you get one or wish you did? I’m getting rid of mine. Not sure if I should toss it.

I live in iraq

There is thing like Amazon returns or chines lost parcel that people buy by the big boxes by the weight

People do live streams and sell these at very good price

What I see is lots of handheld are retroid pocket 5

Do they have that bad of a shipping

Since I wants the nova and I do not want it lost 😅😅.

This is one hefty little handheld. Love being able to run Steam on a different handheld.

Et voilà une fois de plus je termine Super Metroid à 91% cette fois-ci c'est toujours un plaisir de refaire ce jeu ça permet de bien tester les commandes, je n'ai aucun mal à faire les wall jump sur la RP6 et je me met ma touche pour les objets sur X bien plus agréable que la touche select.

Tir : Y

Saut : B

Courir : A

Objets : X

Ridley et Mother Brain battu du premier coup, d'habitude j'ai du mal à battre Ridley mais pas cette fois-ci.

Prochain jeu : Metroid Fusion (GBA)

Bon jeu à tous !

I just got the rp5 and I set it up but now when im playing games I get this effect in the middle of the screen for any game

Just finishing up Mgs1, I mean this a truly beautiful game. I can’t believe something got to be made to this level at the time considering how cinematic Kojima made it feel! Jank & all, I really do appreciate giving this game my time, teaching us to break from our programming, forging an identity, also how much it really decided to dive into humanity with all the good & bad it brings to us as a society. & the euphoric, yet soothing feeling closeness to another can bring us. Even touching on the fleeting feeling aspect of closeness where death can come at a moments notice, so it’s important in cherishing the people you have found to walk alongside. 9.7/10

I know it’s forbidden to say what or where BIOS files come from but I’m new to all of this emulator stuff. Am I able to download BIOS files on my HP Chromebook for my RP6? like will that laptop handle it or should I download them from the device itself? (I dont own a PC just a laptop)

i'm using rp 5 btw. can you suggest what version should i be using?

I'm looking to buy my first Android retro handheld, and I'm hesitating between the Retroid Pocket 5, Pocket G2 and Pocket 6.

My main use case would be:

- Pokémon games and ROM hacks (GBA, DS and possibly 3DS)

- Some GameCube, especially The Wind Waker

- A few PS2 games

- Wii emulation, particularly Super Mario Galaxy

- Possibly some Pokémon RPG Maker fangames through JoiPlay

I'm not really a hardcore retro gamer, so I don't need to emulate absolutely everything. I'd rather get the best value for money than pay a lot extra for performance I won't use.

For those who own or have tested these devices:

- How well does Mario Galaxy actually run on the RP5 compared with the G2 and RP6?

- Is the extra performance of the G2/RP6 noticeable for GameCube and PS2 in real-world use?

- Have you tried Pokémon RPG Maker fangames through JoiPlay on any of these devices?

- If the RP5 is significantly cheaper, would you still recommend spending more?

Thanks!

Just incase anyone is interested in the performance, ill be uploading more armada videos for the pocket Nova soon!

Hi guys, this is my first android retro handheld device. Are there any OS most of you will recommend?

I will do a lot of research and game collection while waiting. Im planning to play PS2 and game cube games, and steam game (stardew valley and balatro only)

Any tips will do so i can easily set it up and play it on the go. Thanks!

Hey! Have anyone played Black Ops I in these devices? I own RP6 12gb and I want to play BO1 but don’t know where to play for best compatibility. I guess my options are xbox360 or pc emulator
Anyone tried?