Totally. Plus it benefits us all - If we didn't have such intense competition in this space where these companies feel like they have to release a new device every 4 days to outdo each other then we wouldn't have $150 handhelds that can play Gamecube!
For sure, both are great. Too bad my RP3+ have some issues with the left analogue on PSP, it don´t map, RP3 could do the same for me (CPS3/Neo Geo and older systems)
Finally, someone with a sensible take on the RP3 to RP3+ situation. Going after Retroid because they do what every handheld device company does makes little sense. Judge whether the individual devices are good on their own merits, not because you're upset that you couldn't see the upgrade coming. I had the choice between both and I still went with the RP3. It still seems like a great little device that ticks the right boxes for me.
@@jurjcluners8490 And that's useless information if I'm interested in the quality of the device. Whether or not you think it's scummy doesn't impact the device comparison and whether viewers should grab one vs the other. If you want to point out the release windows, mention it as an aside. But don't base your entire review on "I think these guys are scumbags, don't buy this".
@@View619 "I think these guys are scumbags" is literally the best metric. Don't encourage scumbag behavior. Whether what Retroid did is that bad is debatable because the RP3 itself was delayed for a year, but come on.
They released an inferior product with the retroid pocket 3 (no plus) for no reason other than to screw people for more money. You should not support that.
@@buster5661 It wasn't for *no* reason, they were ready to release the things when global shipping went to a literal standstill. If they'd tried selling the RP3 a year ago as they initially planned it wouldn't have sold at all, but they weren't gonna just throw them all out. As far as intentionally making an inferior product so you can launch something better later, hate to break it to you, but that's a very common tactic for tech companies in uncompetitive markets.
I was all set to order an RP3 when the RP3+ dropped, so I'm not upset in the slightest. I probably could've gone with an RP2 like you suggested, but more ram and more storage are selling points for me... even if I'm only looking for a portable MAME machine. Thanks for the videos!
Nice vid. Just want to mention that someone has gotten Metroid Prime to work perfect at 1.5x resolution, check the community spreadsheet for the settings.
Nice. I'll check it out. I only tested MP2, not the first. I got the wii version working at 100% speed and playing great, but there was a flickering black box on the screen caused by some setting (I forget which one), but when that setting was toggled it didn't run at full speed. It was SO CLOSE to being perfect, but for that one flickering black box issue. Gah!
man its so hard to get back into gaming 😢 my mom got me evicted from my apartment and made me come home just so she can kick me out. but before doing so i came home from work to her destroying my ps3, ps vita, ps3 & laptop and clothes. i loved gaming after work and i can't believe how expensive some of these things are. im homeless right now and became super depressed losing my access to my only consistent hobby. i hope investing into this will fill the hole of all those consoles i lost. it looks easy to keep charged up on the go and like it can be modified beyond whats been mentioned here. im big into tweaking devices so hopefully i can maximize its usage even more than whats advertised. watching your videos helped me get thru alot of my problems it helps me get my mind off my situation. thank you for showing me this. hopefully next week ill have enough to grab this. just for the motivational support... idk. im losing hope.
Man that's rough. Hang in there buddy. There will come a time when these hard times will be a distant memory and you'll realize how much the struggles helped you grow into the man you became. But having games to enjoy is a big part of life for lots of us. Escaping into a game world helps wash away the dust of everyday life. I hope you enjoy your toy and it helps you through the hard times. Stay strong my dude! I'm in your corner.
I actually wasn't going to get the RP3 and was going to wait for the 3+ so I'm glad it came alot earlier than expected! I already have it and I've been playing it everyday!
Great review! I ordered mine on Black Friday, lookin forward to getting mine! Got the Odin which is GREAT but not exactly pocket friendly and now this!
nice, i'm gonna have to get one... I was holding off until the the playlist became slightly better on these handhelds, but I think this is the one. Thanks Tech Dweeb!!!
I'm going to wait for the Retroid Pocket 4. I have a Steam Deck which does everything I want to right now, but for the form factor and that screen I'd get one just for my emulation and PC streaming. However, I'd want it to be able to handle all GC and PS2 games, and they'll also need to add pressure sensitive analogue triggers for L2 and R2.
Great video as always Mr. Dweeb. As a suggestion for the next video, maybe you could do a Moonlgiht guide? I never know if streaming at a higher resolution than the RP3+ is a good idea or just a waste.
@@TechDweeb Check out Castor! RGC did a video on it, it's awesome! I'm running moonlight in a VM now and my computer is completely available to me while I stream, it's pretty kick ass.
I have a couple gaming computers, and a gaming laptop, but I still bought the Steam Deck. It has the best price to performance value out there. It feels great in the hands, can emulate PS3 and Switch rather easily, and it frees up my gaming computer so I can watch RU-vid videos like this instead. It's awesome. I was thinking about getting this RP3+ but there's a rumor going on that the next one Retroid releases will have some kind of Dimensity chip or something that will play the hardest GameCube and PS2 games with ease. My Steam Deck already does these perfectly, but it would be nice to have something smaller to take around with me that had a battery that lasted more than a couple hours. Great video. And A&W Root Beer is the best. Barq's is kind of strong. Almost like real beer. I think I got dizzy drinking it once.
I hear ya with the Deck. I'm sure if I had one I would love it to bits. I've almost jumped at used units when they pop up in my local marketplace a couple times, so I may yet!
When I think of retro gaming, my mind wanders back to the Godfather of gaming, Zork, I still recall the many hours I spent, hunched over my friend's Apple II, trying to figure out how to open the book (use the rusty knife). Good times.
When you first popped up in my feed; I thought. Ahhh another retro handheld reviewer..... But after watching some vids. I would affirm that you've earned your niche. It's similar content to others but it definitely has a unique "you" quality. Kudos! Good stuff.
Great video, just some Audio feedback, I think you’d benefit from using a pop shield or adding some dampening on your high frequencies, using AirPods and there are some harsh frequencies in your voice audio! Keep making these, love catching up on them on my commute!
Great review - love the zero bias involved and the genuine excitement. For your old devices hold onto them and your great grandkids might be able to sell it for double what you paid lol
Haha, I remember asking if I should wait for the retroid 3+. Glad I waited. I was stuck on wanting a handheld that can run gamecube games because of eternal darkness. On that note... how does Eternal Darkness run? lol
Hi TechDweeb. I recently discovered your channel and like it a lot! I've been a gamer since i had my first Atatri 2600 Jr. Now i'm grown up, married and a dad. And i still love it. The RP3+ is really great. Got mine a few day ago. Sadly i'll be done setting it up soon. Somehow that#s the greatest joy to me. But playing it will be fun too. Oh, i also got an orange one! #GOTEAMORANGE 🧡
I'm gonna make a video about that! The short answer is a phone will be way more powerful but you'll also spend more and it won't be a dedicated gaming device that has built-in controls. There are ups and downs to both approaches.
Been using the Poco F2 Pro with the Razor Kishi controller for a little bit but just found it clunky and needs a lot of setup. Found it too big overall, heavy and not that portable (or convenient if carrying phone and controller separately). Literally just got the RP3+ yesterday, it's a great step up from the Pocket go, which was my go to for taking everywhere with me.
TechDweeb! You're awesome man! Thanks for all the good content..I ordered the clear purple rp3+ and I can't wait to get my hands on it 😬..until then your videos will suffice!
@@TechDweeb Yea that clear purple is so nostalgiiic..I just also got the anbernic RG35XX in that color 🟣🟣🟣 BTW I fully intend on taking my powww kiddy V90 to the great outdoors next time I go camping hahaa
These are starting to pop up on Ebay for pretty cheap. Thank you Retroid Pocket 4! Heroes 2 on a handheld?! I never even considered DOS emulation. You sir, are a gentleman. And i thank you.
Great video! My RP3+ came in the mail this week and I've been loving it. YT videos don't do the screen justice, it is beautiful! Quick question, how did you change your icon pack? I was looking everywhere to find the setting!
I ordered this based on retro gaming corps' review, then I kinda regretted that after the retro dodo review. Now I'm just lmao thru this entire intro.. you arr great! Thank you for the laughs 😂
I was ready to buy it on launch day, ready at 7am EST, then reality stuck when I added to cart with shipping that it's like $240cad which is quite a lot for me. Backed out. Still kind of regretting. Maybe RP4!
I have the Retroid Pocket 3+ and the Logitech G Cloud. I really prefer the G Cloud. Better feel in the hand and that larger screen really makes a difference. I can't hold the Retroid longer than 20 minutes since it's just an awkward device to hold
Yeah that happens no matter when you buy it though. If you wait a few years then the thing you'll buy will be replaced a year or two after that. I say if you need one, don't wait! If you don't need one, then wait!
Your reasons for not having a Steam Deck are the same as mine. I have too many PCs. (Two desktops, and an aging laptop that performs about the same as the Deck anyways) I'll probably wait until the Retroid Pocket line can run Citra better. Plus. I am doing ok with the Retroid Pocket 2+ right now.
I was playing with my RP2+ when I was doing some comparative testing, and I'd almost forgotten how much I love the form factor on that one. The RP3 feels way more generic than the unique much more retro feeling RP2.
Tbh just buy this thing if you're curious. It's worth the purchase. honestly I'm thinking of buying a regular pocket 3 just for gba, snes, n64 and dreamcast.
First time viewer, and first time commenter here. A video of popular Gamecube/PS2 that run well on the RP3+ would be awesome. 50% of games run? Cool, which 50%?
Honestly surprised more people aren’t talking about the 505. At launch it was priced the same as the RP3+, but now it’s on sale for about $45 bucks less and it’s even cheaper than the standard RP3. $115 for a T618 device with the vita OLED screen seems like a great deal, but curious on your thoughts
As a fellow Canadian, I can sympathize with needing gloves. Awesome video! I’d love a guide for newbies on setting the 3+ up from scratch. I just ordered one but have little experience with game emulation. It’s just got me so curious that I want to learn more and experiment with it.
This video, retro game corps and eta prime convinced me to finally get one. It's a jack of all trades device. I can play many native android games I'm playing, I can emulate many systems and I can use it as a better alternative than the ps portal. You can use a better remote play app in PSplay. This added with the saturation mod provided by russ made the experience sooooo good. I can finally play my backlogs like dragon quest 11. The only thing that kinda bothers me is the battery. It kinda drains faster than I expected.
I’m a dweeb/nerd and this is entertainment and you have another subscriber. Lol I was confused at first but you got my hooked, keep it up. I just bought a RP3+ and love the review.
The only problem is the price of getting one. $150 is good. But add in slow two-month shipping. If you actually want it in weeks instead of months, you need to pay a LOT more for shipping, so this needs to be factored into the cost. Still, I ordered one, and even paid more for the "sometime this century" shipping option. This is going to be my first REAL retro gaming system (previous powerhouse was a PowKiddy V90), and first Android emulator, so I am looking forward to your guides.
i paid $160 and it came in 2 weeks ago. so far its the best handeld ive owned. I don't even use my miyoo mini anymore. only downside is setting up all those emulators, games, and launchers takes a while.
With tax and shipping, the 3+ ends up at $45 more than the 3. I decided to replace my kids Fire kids tablets with the 3 so I can get them away from crappy mobile games, and load it with video content that I choose for trips. That price was a big factor for me.
So after having both for a little while, got my plus for Christmas. I find myself using both pretty consistently, I’m replaying wind waker on the plus. The plus actually gets warm sometimes, the battery drain is different too obviously. Later in the night when I’m done with WW and I want to play something different I put the plus on the charger pop my micro sd out, and have been playing arcade mode tobal 2 for the ps1 on my RP3 and it’s magnificent. The regular 3 it’s almost like it’s so optimized for what it does it never gets warm. I thought I was gonna gift it to friend and just use the plus solely, but now I no longer think that anymore.
Thank you for video I may buy this one if I can’t play ps2 games on switch all I want to play for ps2 is gta ultimate Spider-Man ms saga and gundam battle assault god of war I can live with out
One thing I've learned is that no matter what you choose it'll be the wrong answer. If you buy, a new thing will almost immediately be announced, if you wait you'll wish you bought. I say go for it!
I'm strictly a PC Gamer - all my life the only time I had a console it was an Atari 2600. But you've ALMOST convinced me to get one of these ... toys. And it's orange. That's gotta count for something.
Awesome video and I totally agree with your position on the pitchfork mob. Timing sucked, but the device is incredible. I'm loving it! Even rediscovered how much I love Soul Calibur II and Mercenaries, both running decently! I'll definitely be looking forward to your setup/tinkering guide. I've watched a couple others, but I am loyal and will totally be biased to your methodology. I also agree with others, and would love a Moonlight guide. I have SteamLink, but that doesn't work for all my Epic and GOG library, even by adding the games to Steam. Also probably works better!
Interesting very informative 👍 now what I want to know is either with the HDMI cable can you stream the emulator games on twitch using a game capture card with obs operating system?
I actually have a system for all my retro handheld devices on what I use them for. Miyo Mini: GBA, SNES, NES, some playstation and other 16/32 bit retro consoles Ambernic RG280v: Gameboy (my Doctor Mario player petty much), NES, PC System, Genesis, other really low end stuff Retroid Pocket 2+: SNES, GBA and a development unit for android games/apps production Retroid Pocket 3: SNES, GBA, all PS1, N64, Saturn, Genesis, Sega 32x + cd Retroid Pocket 3+: Main PSP handheld (when not the actual PSP), Dreamcast, High-end Android games Ayn Odin Pro: Hard to emulate PS2 and Gamecube, High end Android stuff Some PSP Nintendo Switch Lite + OG: Dedicated Switch games and my Minecraft goto Nintendo 3DS + DS + GBA (with custom shell and backlit screen) + Gameboy Color + PSVita: dedicated games meant for these consoles plus some basic emulation and flashcart usage Tiny little Gateway laptop: DOS, Morrowind, Oblivion, and potable development device for android and PC games or/and apps
Good morning TechDweeb! Recently I discovered your channel and loving your content and the care you put into making your videos unique! I wanted to ask you for Reccomendations on a retro handheld to play the usual but specially dos games like Blood, Doom, Theme Hospital and stuff!! Do you know a good retro handheld that could do those well? Is the Retroid Pocket 3+ a good pick for that? I saw your video about the Miyoo mini playing dosbox, and it felt like the video was answering all these questions, but I'm worried the screen could be too small for text to be able to read, plus no joysticks... I don't know, this will be my first retro handheld and I want to pick the right one and there's so much to pick! Thanks for your videos and your content, have a nice weekend!
Yeah I think the RP3 is a good pick (you'd be fine with the 2gb non-plus if you're not looking for higher end emulation like psp or gamecube or ps2). Stay tuned for my DOS games on the RP3+ video!
Just came across your channel. Awesome stuff. Maybe I missed it, but do the games all come installed on the device, or do people have to download all the ROMs? Thx.
I came back to this video today, after the release of the Retroid Pocket Flip and the Pocket 2S, and I am still convinced that the Retroid Pocket 3+ is the exact device I want for emulating the specific N64, PSP, and DreamCast games I want to play on a handheld. Still amusing about the Pocket 4 gag, knowing a Pocket 4 will never exist due to what a taboo the number 4 is with Chinese companies, haha
since it runs android apps i am curious whether it can run kali nethunter and some other security related apps while having support for the hardware like the wifi chipset and bluetooth (if the device has bluetooth). there’s not much when it comes to an affordable portable, toy-like handheld gaming device which can double as a pentesting tool. if it does, that would be amazing to set it up with a keyboard and mouse. an appeal is that it is not a phone nor a traditional computer and would be compelling if it could do more than just retro gaming. otherwise, i’m pretty happy with the miyoo mini v2 as it is for now and the flipper zero. now, if there was a way to combine the flipper with a nethunter phone into a retroid pocket style gaming device would be remarkable.
Hahahha I don’t know why, but the part when you crack the root beer and the can key breaks off, and you just drop it into the soda really hit my funny bone very well!
I'm surprised that there's people who didn't see the RP3+ coming since they did the RP2+ already. Personally I'm looking forward to the Anbernic RG353P when on sale it's quite a bit cheaper than the RP3+ and it has all the features I'm looking for. I hope to get a laptop next year which I'll use to play PS2 gamecube and other newer emulators on. Also, I love your humor and style of vids.
The RP2+ wasn't obviously already produced beforehand, that's the difference. I can't fault Retroid too much because the RP3 was held back for a whole year and they certainly weren't going to not sell them... but I think "new hardware doesn't invalidate old hardware" is missing the point in this case.
@@colbyboucher6391 hum... I do consed to your point, as I do recall some "leaks" about more powerful models being produced and other oddities going on at the time. Yeah. While I don't pretend to know what it's like from the production side of things; it does feel like the research and development side of things was a bit too fast for their own good. Off Topic rant: Imagine if Intel already had say 15th gen CPU chips being produced, when the public are only at gen 13. They'll want to push out their older models even though we haven't even seen 14th gen yet. Granted Intel functions on such a bigger scale, and I wouldn't be surprised if having a small backlog of next gen chips is healthy for them.
Just a question it may sound mean but I'm genuinely curious. Hopefully you don't take it the wrong way but is that your real voice? or are you just doing that like a persona reason?
I don't mind at all. It's a bit of me, and a bit of an act. I believe have a condition called VPI (Velopharyngeal insufficiency) which causes my voice to be more nasally than most people's. It was so prevalent when I was a kid that my nickname was The Dweeb when I was in gradeschool. I found out I could control the nasally-ness of my voice when I concentrate on the way I pronounce certain sounds, being careful to open the back of my throat, and I basically trained myself to talk 'normal' as I became a teenager, and now my 'normal' voice has barely a hint of The Dweeb, I can talk like a normal guy all day, but The Dweeb has sort of become my alter ego and I can slip into that voice at will. And then for these videos I embellish it by acting extra dorky. 🤓
@TechDweeb if you ever *actually* throw something in the garbage, fish it out, and send it to me. I need moar parts! I've always wanted to start up a Free Geek style upcycling center here in rural MS. Maybe not the best idea, but it is a passion of mine, and I also have the space.
I would NEVER actually throw something out that has any use at all. I hate ewaste. Good on ya for starting the recycling center! That's freaking awesome :D
@@TechDweeb yeah, right now I’m looking to find either a corporate sponsor, or a hospital or school, anyplace that has multiple PCs perhaps even the same model.
Excellent video! Please could you make a setup video, to show how to setup each of the emulators on this device. Would be very much appreciated. Many thanks
@TechDweeb what's your favorite handheld? I'm looking into handhelds I'm new so was wondering what's best handheld. I'm learning about rp3+, odin and ambernics console.
Currently the RP3+. I don't have any of the higher end devices like the odin. I think if you're looking for a handheld to play up to PSP with about 50% gamecube & PS2 compatibility then the RP3+ is a great choice. If you want 100% of gamecube and more advanced stuff like 3ds or wii then you should go for something more powerful like the odin.
