Retroid 2S Metal Edition Review - The Ultimate Retro Gaming Metal Handheld

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Kei's Retro Gaming

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Published on February 11, 2024 4:00:01 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z64YpKy69M

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RetroArch (2022)

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Review

Duration: 12:45

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I was a fan of the Retroid Pocket 2S design but how does it fare in a full metal shell? Is it worth the added cost over the plastic variant? Lets take a look!

Make sure to watch my original Retroid Pocket 2S Review:
https://youtu.be/HVGgCVt9K8g

Retroid Pocket 2S Teardown Guide:
https://youtu.be/LNuA7SUBeSE

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:04 - Pricing and Availability
1:36 - Unboxing
1:56 - First Impressions
3:37 - Setup and Wifi
4:26 - Thermals and Throttle Test
5:28 - Gaming Impressions
6:14 - Is it a Fingerprint Magnet?
6:31 - Worth Buying over the Alternatives?
8:22 - Final Thoughts
11:14 - What we NEED in Metal Next!
11:44 - Final Thoughts (Part 2)

▬▬ MY GEAR ▬▬
Camera: [POCO F3](https://www.po.co/global/poco-f3/)
Camera Mount: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B085C4S8XF/)
Camera Arm: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06XY4YMGH/)
Mount Adapter (for the kit above): [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07ZKZ23X8/)
Microphone: [Shure SM7B](https://www.amazon.ca/Shure-SM7B-Dynamic-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B0002E4Z8M/)
USB Audio Interface: [Focusrite Scarlett Solo](https://www.amazon.ca/Focusrite-SCARLETT-SOLO-3RD-GEN-USB-Audio-Interface/dp/B07QR6Z1JB/)
Microphone Boom Arm: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B001D7UYBO/)
Lights: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08G1CJRL7/)

All music was created by the talented Jim Gray of Our Ghosts. Be sure to check out his amazing work [here](https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/).

Please note that this video is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.
#retroid #emulation #handheldgaming #retroidpocket

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