The Best Value True "Retro" Emulation Handheld You Can Buy Today - Retroid Pocket 2S Review

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Published on August 30, 2023 1:58:30 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVGgCVt9K8g

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RetroArch (2022)

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Review

Duration: 20:47

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I've been eagerly awaiting the release of the Retroid Pocket 2S as a true Retroid emulation device. Does this handheld live up to the hype? Should you grab this over the RP3 Plus? Let's take a look at the newly released 2S and see if it's a worthy successor to the 2 Plus or if you should stick to grabbing the 3 Plus.

Grab one below (Affiliate Link/Supports the channel):
Retroid Pocket 2S - https://www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-2s-handheld-retro-gaming-system?sca_ref=2950232.H2glE1g9mV
Retroid Pocket 2S Case - https://www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-2s-carrying-case?sca_ref=2950232.H2glE1g9mV
Rather grab the flip?
https://www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip?sca_ref=2950232.H2glE1g9mV
Or stick to the classic Retroid Pocket 3 Plus?
https://www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-3-handheld-retro-gaming-system-1?sca_ref=2950232.H2glE1g9mV

My Favorite Micro SD Model (Affiliate Link/Supports the channel):
Amazon.ca (multiple sizes) - https://amzn.to/3QZCe8v
Amazon.com (multiple sizes) - https://amzn.to/3Pfi0WS

Grab one of the Retroid Pocket handhelds below (Non-Affiliate Link):
https://www.goretroid.com/en-ca/collections/frontpage/products/retroid-pocket-2s-handheld-retro-gaming-system

Installing Gulikit Joysticks for extra height into the 3 Plus:
https://youtu.be/kf6cHBbS3SI

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:15 - My Retroid Handheld History
2:10 - Enter... the Flip
3:30 - Thickness and Portability (RP3/Flip/2S)
3:43 - Retroid Pocket 2S - First Look
3:58 - Buttons and DPAD
4:21 - Face Button - Sound Test
4:28 - DPAD - Sound Test
4:44 - Button Placement
5:00 - New Joysticks
5:17 - Joystick Height Differences
6:06 - Joystick Range
6:32 - Device Layout
6:52 - Micro SD Card Issues?
7:06 - Recommended Micro SD
7:26 - Boot Speed Test (2S VS 3 Plus)
8:07 - New Case Review
9:38 - 2S Ergonomics
9:54 - Recommended Front End and Theme
10:18 - Performance Summary
10:40 - Game Test (Dreamcast)
10:59 - Text Scaling Issues
11:21 - Analog Triggers
11:41 - Analog Trigger Fix / Retroarch
11:52 - Analog Trigger Test
12:40 - Dreamcast Thoughts?
12:56 - Game Test (3DS)
13:16 - Game Test (Gameboy)
13:28 - Game Test (GBA)
13:50 - Game Test (GBC)
14:05 - Game Test (Gamecube)
14:41 - Game Test (Genesis)
14:58 - Game Test (DS)
15:23 - PS2?
15:28 - Let's talk about these Speakers!
15:46 - Speaker Test (50% Volume)
15:57 - Speaker Test (100% Volume)
16:07 - Speaker Summary
16:59 - Plastic Quality
18:13 - Android Gaming?
18:21 - What should you pick?
20:01 - Final Thoughts


▬▬ 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/)

The intro theme song 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.

#retrohandheld #retroid #retrogaming

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