The Retroid Pocket Flip: So much potential... 

I'm waiting for you to say "This one is perfect, runs everything is supposed to, has all desired buttons, they feel nice and are easy to repair.". When (or if) this happen, I'll get one.

So glad that this clamshell is getting so much praise and attention. The inevitable Flip + will knock it out of the park with better GC and PS2 emulation, and maybe a home button.

Btw, i dont know how I forgot to mention this throughout the whole stream, but your retroid functioned exactly as mine did until I found out about the "sleep trick" where you'd put it into sleep mode for 30s and after, performance took a huge jump. The guys at retroid were aware of it and did nothing until like 3 weeks ago and they did an OTA(over the air) update which gave those performance boosts without the sleep trick. Before the trick, ds/gc/ps2 was nowhere near working but after they run pretty damn good. So if you haven't, turn on wifi and update because it makes a very noticeable difference. For reference I can run ps2 and gc with 100% speed or very close to it whereas prior, I could only dream of that. Hope this helps a bit.

Okay... I just bought this thing about 2 weeks ago. And I gotta say my dude is wrong about a couple things... Of course these also might have been changes Retroid has made to the product over time but either way... The M1 and M2 buttons are definitely mappable to home and back. I have mine set this way and it comes with its own settings to do this. Next the screen doesn't go back far enough he said... This is technically true... But that's because there are 2 tiny plastic stops on the back. I took a tiny file or some light 400 grit sandpaper and sanded those stops like a millimeter... Or. 010 of an inch... And my screen comfortably goes back to the most comfortable point... (Mr. Wulff here is a bit of a modder so I'm surprised he didn't try this already) Oh and I moved 30 Gb of data from my computer through the cable it came with, to my device... So the stock cable does transfer data And the GameCube emulation is actually great... There are some guides online about how to optimize the quality. It might not be good to play Melee or FZero GX... Duhh. But Mario Sunshine and Windwaker I've finished 70% of and they have zero issues. I recommend using the PAL versions btw... Also I've played Twilight princess, Papar Mario TTYD and Star wars Jedi Outcast and they play perfectly...

The Retroid Pocket Etc. Dancing All Night Edition would be an amazing opportunity to make an off the rails device that’s sparkly

I'm waiting for whatever the next clamshell is. This one is SO CLOSE! Having a pocketable gaming device that I can just throw in my pocket and not worry about damaging the buttons and screen is awesome. And of course, having the screen up just a bit higher is just a bit nicer, imo. Edit: Wait.. I already have a 3DS.. I'm good. 😅

Gf: come back to bed Me: no. There's a new Wulff Den video.

You really should take a look at the EVERCADE EXP and VS. A superb and easy to use emulation option, which anyone can jump into and enjoy without ANY of the headache. Perhaps more limited choice in games, but that library grows and it's all legal.

The cinematography of your videos is truly unparalleled. I've never seen a stream that well focused and framed. Good on ya

While a lot more expensive and a lot larger, the Steam Deck has become my favorite retro emulation machine. It’s powerful enough for GC/Wii, and allows me to use very high end emulation features on older consoles. On top of that I can dock it to a TV and easily use any controller I want. I like playing retro games on handhelds, but sometimes I wanna play it on a TV. This has been the most seamless while also offering a huge library thanks to the extra horsepower. All that and it also just plays PC games. I really love the device.

Cant wait for the retroid pocket flip 2 to release in 4 months

Had this preordered, and after dealing with their piss customer service for a month after losing my order and then not wanting to refund me, I'll never deal with Retroid again. Thankfully used PayPal to preorder, so they were able to refund me from their end. Was so excited for this and the clear grip case.

Can't wait for the Retroid Pocket 3+ Dancing all night edition

I'd love it if someone could figure out clamshell with recessed low profile analog sticks, instead of that slider thing. I hate those for control mechanisms. Vita's was nice.

I got the RP3+ and Miyoo Mini+ as my first emulation system. Love both. RP3+ stays home and I take the miyoo with me when I want to game on the road.

This is an amazing coincidence, I came across my 3DS today and whilst I was checking it out I thought, I wonder if Nintendo’s next hardware release will be a Switch Pocket, same kind of size as the 3DS XL. A few hours later and your video pops up.

This is the first emulator that I’m considering buying!

4:50 if you want the +180° on the flip you can just break the 2 little stopper behind the screen.

"It's a nice option for people who don't want to mess around with emulation settings, it's easy to get started." I've been through tutorial videos and forum posts by the dozen and I still only have MAYBE 30% of my flip working after fighting with it on and off for a month. It's been a spectacular pain in the ass. I have to have 6 different launchers just to get what I've gotten working, half the emulators won't install because "it's not the correct version of android." and there's no control customization for the N64 games so they're all mapped REALLY badly. Either I'm doing something VERY wrong and nobody seems to know otherwise or the ease of use was greatly exaggerated. I also managed to get ahold of a Miyoo mini. That was a matter of dropping a couple files onto a micro SD card, letting it do it's updates, and it's super easy to use, 100% functional and has a whole buttload of nifty features the retroid doesn't have. Only reason I bought the retroid was to have something to hook up to my TV or a friend's TV that could run multiplayer games since the Miyoo can't. Kind of regretting grabbing it to be honest.

Just to let anyone know, the USB cable can transfer data. And this is probably with all Retroid products.

16:18 "Grip too!"

3:38 I think it is using iPhone 6 screen that's why it has 750p resolution

I actually like the screen locks at certain degree I’ve always hated seeing the DS opened all the way, also the 2dsxl screen and hinge terrible but was my favorite handheld for long game I could see my self enjoying this device

For gamecube, I suggest Dolphin mmjr. Runs gamecube a lot better than normal dolphin

Man that hinge angle is a HARD dealbreaker for me, that's just awful

I think you missed the Powkiddy V90 Bob..that was a pretty sturdy clamshell device

I've been having no issues with most of the ps2 games I've tried, you might have to tinker with the settings a little but I've got everything from Battlefront II to Prince of Persia to Burnout running just fine on my flip

i personally like where the screen sits fully open. When i had to click the screen up on my 3ds it didnt quite sit at the angle i wanted and and it could only click one way or the other, but the angle retroid is at and the form factor near the L2 and R2 props it up in such a way that its the perfect angle to play with it sitting on the desk for me.

I'm excited to see the Retroid Pocket Flip 😊

You can map the m1 and m2 buttons just fine. They work in retroarch, drastic, citra, ppsspp, redream and mupen64. I use them as hotkeys all the time. No problems

I think this form factor would have been ideal for a steam deck style layout. It is more comfortable to just have to reach over in the same plane, than having to stretch down to reach the sticks

You’re my favorite tech reviewer. Literally the only one that actually makes me laugh

The ads are always on point. Zim is the best co-star. By the by, STILL waiting on a Analogue Pocket. I kind of want to pick up a Miyoo Mini or something in the interim, but the minute I find one for a not insane price, the Pocket will ship...

Casually starts his intro with a 3k CRT screen.

honey wake up, new wulff den video.

still rocking my 2+ works fine can still play everything i want it to when i want something smaller, my steam deck takes care of the more difficult to run games

The clamshell design is the only design that matters.

I have one and really like it, so far. It's a sod to set up but once you do it's great. They say that you can use a 8bitDo sn30 pro controller with it, but whilst it connects, it does not work.

You can map the m1 and m2 buttons to home and back. Go into the system settings. Than handheld settings. Than input. From here you can map them

I dont know what your talking about with the m1 and m2 buttons.. i have them mapped in every single emulator to hotkeys for quick save and quick load. No problems at all

My biggest problem with the switch lite is the stick height an how they get caught on everything 5:31

I went with the Flip as a gift over the 3+ for a friend due to the location of start/select on 3+

something ive been wondering for the longest time, why hasnt anyone made a modern version of the 3ds. give me a dual screen android device in a 3ds form factor and ill buy it in a heartbeat, that one microsoft duo thing was the closest ive seen.

I actually ordered the "Sport Red" edition and got # 0071. Haven't used it as it's up for sale. Also have an Odin Pro that's awesome but not a clam shell.

I've had mine for about a week, and it has been an overall pleasant experience. The form factor is great and it will play most consoles full speed, aside from ps2 and gamecube. Gamecube runs better than ps2 so if your looking for a certain title try the gcube port first. It runs n64 and dreamcast the best in my current set up. So if you love older nintendo and sega systems this will be a great buy. I recommend using retroarch for the bulk of emulation, and then switching it up for ps2, gamecube, and dreamcast(sorta). It's so far a wonderful handheld, that I can't seem to put down.

If they make an upgraded Flip with the same specs as the Odin I'll hop on it so quick lol

I would get this if it had a vertical form factor, like the GBA SP, similar to what Miyoo seem to be working on

boy, i've been waiting for this video for weeks

Retroid pocket 3+ and flip are fantastic PSP emulation machines. Also they run Windwaker on Gamecube surprisingly well.

Personally I think ALL handhelds with thumbsticks should use the 3ds style circle pads.

I'm waiting for my second upgraded plastics and design Pocket Flip... I sent the first broken console to Retroid; it was broken for 3 different parts: hinge, directional cross and L triger.

i heard you can remove the plastic stoppers at the back to make the screen go further back without issue

YA HUNGRY IS BACKKKK!!

With GameCube, 3DS, and PS2 not working properly, this is almost certainly a "great in concept but bad in execution" handheld. Best to wait for one or two revisions so the power can catch up.

I remember loving the GPD XD. I still have it. Now with the steamdeck I can't justify any other handheld purchase

I kind of want to get a Flip just as a secondary handheld, but I might wait and see if they do a second one with the RP4 internals.

Id love to see this with a small touch pad/screen built into the bottom like a PS4/dreamcast hybrid

I'd love this device if it had six face action buttons a la Nomad or Saturn instead of four. Other than space constraints I never did figure out why console makers (including Sega with Dreamcast) ultimately chose four face buttons.

I really want to want this, on paper it's everything I could want, but at $170 (+S&H&D ~$200 total) with the problems it has, it faceplants into that "no man's land" where just getting a grip and portable charger for your existing Android phone makes more sense. I'll just keep using my RG35xx instead.

Watching on the RP flip! ❤

Btw The device is good but, I wish it was more flexible and also had a second screen but currently ayaneo had done their ayaneo DS flip.

These consoles are getting super close to becoming amazing im just gonna wait until they add a second screen because as soon as they get dual screen stuff into these thing im going to buy hundreds maybe thousands if i can

I'm definitely waiting for the 3.5 plus ultra dancing all night edition 😂

I play a lot of GameCube games on my rp flip and it works fine. And have a couple of PS2 games as well.

Dual screen clamshell would be litttt

I had an odd problem. A first world problem. I have a Miyoo mini, an RP2+, and a Steamdeck. The T618 isn't really enough for gamecube. The odin is expensive when I could just put a clamp controller on my flagship android phone or use the steam deck. The RG405M is basically the PERFECT size... but it's STILL a T618... I need ODIN power in the RG405M size with the hall sticks and I would be good. I gotta wait a bit till full speed gamecube is like $150-200 AND SMALL. Basically what I am saying is, if it's the size of a switch light or bigger? I am NOT putting it in my pocket it goes in a bag. If it goes in a bag? I can just use the deck. I need the flip OR the RG405M with a BETTER SoC.

"I wouldnt recommend it for GameCube" Me while watching the video and playing GameCube in Fullscreen on the Flip: Works kinda good tho 👀

I kinda like this form factor.

Damn, i might have to pick up a 3 plus

Why not 3D print a cover for the non-clammshell Retoid Pocket? either a face shell only with inner coutouts to fit the face buttons, or have it extend past the edge with cutouts for the side buttons.

i would love to see in a short if the LTT sticklocks will work on any of these handhelds.....

They went backwards and copied GPDs homework lol

I could be wrong, but I imagine NIntendo has a patent on the dual screen thing. Could be the reason why these companies haven't done it.

Im new to emulation and got mine today and i got that white screen and was like whaaa. Had to fight the urge to put it back in the box and sell it

10:00 that cable is basically a security device.

Anyone else notice there's a spot for a second screen RIGHT THERE! Maybe..........that's where it'll be on the flip 2 next month.

honetly I wouldn't even use the touchscreen if it was clamshell design, I'd rather them make it cheaper and get rid of the touchscreen funcinailty with a different screen.

For a rookie like me, what would be the best device to buy if I wanted to emulate classic Resident Evils and maybe even PS2 and/or GameCube?

I’m still on the RP2+ but need to sell it as it doesn’t get used - my Switch is getting all my gaming time.

Im surprised the GameCube doesn't work well, I emulate it on my phone no problem and I'd think a dedicated gaming handheld would at least have the same power as as a regular smartphone.

adn then i transfered 60gb of data from my laptop to the retroid using this "charging only" cable, wonder why u had a problem with that

Gonna wait for a retroid flip+ lol😂

If I play my 3DS like a regular person and not like a madman will I have problems with the screen's angle?

"I'm wondering why this thing exists" It's for me dude! Clamshell is superior.

Great Stuff, as always!

If you're willing to fiddle with settings in mmjr gamecube runs well enough.

i think im in the minority on this form factor. id love for an analogue pocket that folds and feels exactly like a GBA SP

The screen actually isn't that bad. The viewing angles are pretty wide so it works, and the thumb pads are fine (as long as you aren't playing fps games. But other than that, they're fine.)

Now the Wii U eshop has closed, do you have any recommendations for Gamecube emulation? I have heard it is a pain (you even mentioned it briefly in this video), but I really want to play Twilight Princess and refuse to pay the £100 it is going for here for the physical Wii U version. I know I should have bought it before the shop closed, but lost track of time! I emulate a lot on my Steam Deck, as it is pretty convenient and easy.

What do you recommend that is not clamshell with the buttons on the side?

Can’t wait for a ghetto ds, I love the miyoo mini

That's a plump puppy

Oh I read online and saw a lot of places that it plays most GameCube (PAL games) very well. Not perfect, but good/great.

Ngl, this video was my tipping point to get an emulation device while I wait for my analogue pocket

With a little more work your better off buying an LG velvet 5g off ebay which is a dual screen phone with way way better specs than retro pocket flip. Then you can spend a little more for a controller that grips the phone for $60 - $90. It even runs Android 13 and can actually run 3DS games. Heck if you want to spend a little more you can get an LG V60 with dual screen and blow away any game. These phones even have headphone jack and micro SD card support.

whats the tv in the first few seconds of the video called it looks very cool. sorry for commenting late

Think I will stick with the miyoo for now. I love how pocketable it is but for long play sessions it cramps the hands so bad I was gonna get either a new Nintendo 3DS xl or this retroid pocket flip, but I’m gonna wait for when they make the newest edition!

Bought a Retroid Pocket 3+ out of my own money for a review. It didn't last long enough for me to be able to shoot the review. Buttons straight up just stopped working. It was dead within 2 weeks of me receiving it. They have notoriously bad QA issues.

the flip kinda reminds me of the GPD win handheld pcs

Chinesium. Wait 3 weeks for the sequel to come out.