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I haven't seen much regarding Vita3K functionality on the RP5, so I was wondering if anyone has had stuttering issues with Vita3K on the RP5? Is it just a driver issue I need to play around with? Or maybe Vita3K just isn't all that ready for prime time, or the RP5 isn't just able to handle Vita emulation?

[…] the Retroid Pocket Classic has been introduced. This will mark the first vertical handheld that Retroid has released since the original Pocket back in 2020.

Coming as little surprise, Retroid didn’t share anything regarding specs, but it did share all seven colors that the Classic will come in. Front and center is yellow, featuring a deep purple D-pad, and while the X+Y buttons match the rest of the shell, the A+B buttons are green and red, respectively.

As for the rest of the colors, we’ll have a DMG colorway, transparent purple, pink, teal, lime green, and what appears to be a lighter version of what the DMG has. From there, the Pocket Classic sports a front-firing speaker, to go along with the Start, Select, and Menu buttons. Curiously enough, none of those three buttons are actually centered, and we don’t have any idea why this would be the case.

A while ago I got a Retroid Pocket 3+, but as I didn't end up using it much, I recently reconfigured it to give to someone who could make better use of it.

As the joysticks aren't ideal for games that make substantial use of them, I also gave them a 8BitDo controller to use as an alternative control option, oddly listed as being a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller in the Bluetooth menu. After they told me that the controller didn't work with the games I had installed on the device—twelve native Android games with controller support and several emulated games accessed via Daijisho—I realized that I'd have to dual map the Player 1 controller port in emulators to both the Retroid and the 8BitDo controllers.

Unless I'm mistaken, RetroArch doesn't appear to support dual-mapping controllers to the same player slot, so I only have the dual-mapping set up so far for standalone emulators that support that functionality. Testing indicated that such emulators include AetherSX2 for PS2, DuckStation for PS1, and Drastic for DS, so I'll have to conduct more testing to find other standalone emulators for the remaining systems.

What I've yet to figure out is how to do the same for native Android games, as Stardew Valley did not recognize inputs from the 8BitDo controller, despite inputs from the Retroid's own buttons working fine. Is that something that relies on multi-controller support on a game-by-game basis, or is there a way I could make Android switch which controller it considers to be the main one?

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/21950568

GoRetroid Unveils the Retroid Pocket 5

GoRetroid, known for their line of retro gaming handhelds like the Retroid Pocket and mini consoles, has once again impressed fans by revealing a new entry to its lineup—the Retroid Pocket 5. This device boasts a 5.5-inch AMOLED screen, which marks it as an improvement over its predecessors, particularly the Retroid Pocket 4 series that featured a smaller and less vibrant IPS screen.

The new handheld's features also include a 1080p resolution and feature a modern ergonomic design. The AMOLED technology ensures deep blacks and excellent contrast ratios.

What do you think of the design? How do you think this device will compare to other retro-gaming handhelds on the market?

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/21482893

GoRetroid Announces The Retroid Pocket Mini | Time Extension

GoRetroid recently unveiled its latest handheld, the Retroid Pocket Mini, in an intriguing teaser video. While the announcement doesn't provide extensive details on specs, price, or release date, it does give us a glimpse of what we can expect from this new device.

• Design: The Retroid Pocket Mini promises to be significantly smaller than its predecessors but retains some characteristics like dual-LED joysticks, D-pad positioned on the upper left, and face buttons (X,Y,B,A) on the right. It features stacked shoulder buttons, a 4:3 screen, and three inputs for charging, headphones, and SD cards.

• Potential Release: Given GoRetroid’s history of teasing details slowly, we might see more information in the near future about this device which is poised to bring nostalgic gaming experiences into a compact form factor.

Are you a fan of the Retroid handhelds? How do you expect this device to compare with the equivalents from PowKiddy or Anbernic?

Retroid Official Dock Compatibility List:

RP4 Pro(D1100) : Full compatibility

RP4(D900): Partial compatibility (No HDMI support)

RP3+ : Partial compatibility*

RP3: Charge only

RP2/2S/2+: Not applicable 

*Application Limitations for RP3+ Owners:

1. For RP3+, the 2 USB3.0 ports will become USB2.0.
2. When RP3+ is docked and if you want to use any of the 4 usb ports or ethernet, DO NOT apply any external power to the dock which can be powered by the battery of RP3+
3. When external power is applied to the dock, the 4 usb ports or ethernet will lose its functionality. In this mode, the dock can only have charging function for RP3+

It’s (almost) finally here! Fellow RP3+ owners cower in fear! Announcement email below:

Dear Valued Customer,

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Retroid Pocket 4(D900), and Retroid Pocket 4 Pro(D1100), which are made By Gamers, 4 Gamers.

New Features include:

1. Powerful CPU/GPU Performance
2. More RAM than ever before! (Pro only)
3. Active cooling
4. Select/start located on the front
5. Hall effect analogue L2/R2
6. 3D Hall effect analogue sticks
7. WiFi 6

Both new chipsets deliver a much more powerful performance than RP3+. Pre-orders begin on 12/21/23 at 9pm BJT (12/20/23 8pm EST). Orders made during the pre-order period will receive a free screen protector. And to celebrate the RP4/4Pro release, customers will enjoy a $4 discount! We expect shipments to begin on 1/15/24. Our dedicated team is always working tirelessly, to ensure swift delivery, to our valued customers.

Thank you for your continued support!

Best regards,

The Retroid Team

Preorder link

Russ at Retro Game Corps seems to like the 2S, and I'm tempted myself. Is anyone planning to pick one up?