Retro Gaming advice - discussion

[DownInFlames]

I've been loving the Flip 2 but the hinge is starting to crack, right in the same spot that a lot of other people have been reporting about. They'll exchange it, thankfully, but I can't really recommend anyone get one until we can confirm that they've fixed the design flaw.


Also, AYN has announced a new dual-screen handheld that rivals the price on the low end. The higher specced version looks really good and would be a great machine for 3DS games.


https://retrohandhelds.gg/ayn-thor-s...tery-and-more/

[Engine09]

What's everyone's opinion on the Anbernic handheld consoles?

Are they the best currently available or should I look at another brand?

[Hemi-Cuda]

Not sure what your budget is, but the Retroid Pocket 6 is due to come out in January. Those have generally been the best all-in-one emulation devices before the jump up to something like a Steam Deck. I'm planning to pick one up sometime in the new year

https://www.goretroid.com/en-ca/prod...ket-6-handheld

[Engine09]

I haven't looked into them yet, I like what I see.

Do you have a Retroid Rocket 5 right now? Do you want to sell it to me so you can buy the new version in Jan? : )

[DownInFlames]

Originally Posted by Engine09

What's everyone's opinion on the Anbernic handheld consoles?

Are they the best currently available or should I look at another brand?

Anbernic's best features are their price and variety. I've had a couple cheap ones that were great for the money, but some people swear by other brands like Miyoo and TrimUI. I think their higher-end Android devices are more competitive but they don't have anything I'm looking for, yet.


I have the Retroid Flip2. I had the Pocket 5 but gave it to my brother. They're both really great handhelds. My original Flip2 had a bad hinge, which was common, but they replaced it with a new one that shouldn't have that problem.


If I replaced it I would get the AYN Thor since I've been playing a lot of 3DS games. It's been getting great reviews. If you don't need two screens the RP6 would be a great choice around that price point.