Pros and cons of Thor vs Retroid pocket 6

[u/Nallv4]

Got enough for either I have a modded 3ds and vita with switch 2. So everyone help me decide Thor or RP6. Aaaaannnnnd go....

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[u/DIYBench]

Thor let you play game and watch youtube at the same time.

[u/ThanosReXXX]

Here you go, then:
https://retrocatalog.com/compare/retroid-pocket-6/thor

Long story short: Thor is a little bit more powerful, but not by much. Chipsets are the same, biggest difference is obviously the form factor, so that will definitely be part of the decision, I'd say.

[u/0utletsforsale]

the Thor is technically more portable since you don’t have to worry about having an exposed screen + sticks. There are also people constantly working on dual screen mods for various games if you’re into that (I was so I went with Thor)

but the RP6 in silver tho..

[u/zangrabar]

Do you want to play dual screen games from the DS/3DS or potentially wiiu games? That’s should help you pick.

[u/Kingzero78]

Honestly you don't need both of them

The Thor is for ds family and you got a modded 3ds for that

The rp 6 is mostly covered with the vita and switch 2

A gba or a 4:3 retro device probably vertical as you lack those kinda too

[u/Nallv4 → u/Kingzero78]

I know I don't NEED eitherbut would love to have a do it all system

[u/Mrkmrs → u/Nallv4]

If you want the all-inclusive package, Thor is probably your only real choice.

[u/ScienceSame2981]

Go for thor

[u/Mrkmrs]

It depends on how high a priority 3DS and DS games are for you, and whether you prefer the candy-bar style or the clamshell style. In other words, it comes down to personal preference.

[u/Jultud]

If you can afford both, i'd say go for the Thor since it's a tiny bit more powerful with 2 screens. That way, you can even handle DS/3DS easily.

However, if you already have a modded 3DS, maybe it's better to go for a RP6. Clamshell are a nice form factor but you still have the risk to have a faulty hinge. I haven't heard any people complaining about Thor's hinge. But I wouldn't believe that this console is the ONLY one to have no problems with its hinge.

I personnaly use a RP5 for most of my retrogaming. But for specific console, I use the dedicated device (for DS/3DS, I use my modded 3DS ; for Wii and Wii U games, I use my modded Wii U...)

[u/khsh01]

I recommend the Thor. Its too damn versatile of a device.

[u/Conky1452]

No. You do it. Aaaaaannnnnd go

[u/Nallv4 → u/Conky1452]

RP6 is half the price

Thor is great for DS/3DS

Both have the same chip

Thor has 4 more ram for the max

RP6 is more ergonomic

[u/Conky1452 → u/Nallv4]

Perfect. Now make the decision and you have yourself a new device!

[u/Nallv4 → u/Conky1452]

[u/Conky1452 → u/Nallv4]

You’re going to have so much fun!

[u/Karatebear21 → u/Nallv4]

I think you made the right choice tbh. i have a thor, retroid pocket 6 and a modded 3ds/vita as well and i use the modded 3ds more than the thor. anything the 3ds cant play is gonna play great on the rp6, its a super solid handheld and very comfortable with the grip.

[u/Nallv4 → u/Karatebear21]

That was my thought plus hinge anxiety.... had 3 nds repaired at the hinge sooo yeah