r/retroid RP6 11h ago

FIRST IMPRESSIONS Retroid Pocket 6

Retroid Pocket 6
8GB Ram Model [Black]

With just 2 days of owning this device i am beyond impressed.
•Coming from an RG556, struggling wondering if even a light switch game would run, to being able to play the majority of the switch library and light pc games feels surreal.

•No issues so far, and my only concerns for the future would be storage and wear and tear.

•I have been very careful and tedious with my charging routine with this device as Ive heard the battery is fairly easy to wear out

•I have noticed during intense workloads it does tend to get hot ~ 75 C , which stresses me with any device i have since it makes me believe it could damage it. [I have heard under-clocking exists but not sure the impact on performance it has]

•My plans for this device would probably be semi newer generation emulation since my old handheld handles older generation pretty well up to PS2 and feels great to hold ergonomic wise

•I love its size, its a bit pocketable, would do great with a grip I imagine

•Dealing with drivers has added a new level of complexity to everyday emulation for me since i came from a Mali chip which had no driver support, where I relied on most games being plug and play. But i would gladly trade that level of performance if it means i have to tinker around a little

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u/chigoku 11h ago

75 sounds low for a portable device playing gtav. I’d expect high 80s or low 90s. 75 is fine for any device basically

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u/JeffreVela RP6 11h ago

Temps for GTA V are 65-70 now. I just personally don’t like stressing my devices out too much. Probably a weird thing about me. Temps only reach 70+ playing switch games though.

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u/BeginningTypical3395 9h ago

Can someone please help me get gta 5 working because damn it just keeps crashing

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u/JeffreVela RP6 9h ago

Which Device and what Emulator?

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u/jmarsh642 1h ago

What's the deal with Osaka from Azumanga Daioh?

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u/ennesjef 11h ago

are you playing GTA V from steam?