Retroid Pocket 6 In-depth First Look: A Cut Above, a Price Below

👉Stubbs, @retrotechdad & Andrew give their first impressions of the new RP6, sent for review from Retroid. They compare to similar handhelds like the RP G2, AYN Odin 2 line, Odin 3, Thor, KONKR Pocket Fit, Anbernic RG557, Switch Lite and more. They also play test some games from systems including PS2, Switch, Wii U, PS3, Vita, Android, game streaming via GeForce Now and Artemis, and windows emulation via GameHub. 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 🛒Featured products from this video: 🛍️Retroid Pocket 6: https://rh-go.link/Retroid-Pocket-6 🛍️AYN: https://rh-go.link/AYN 🛍️AKNES Ayaneo: https://rh-go.link/AKNES 🛍️Anbernic: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic 🛍️Hype Stix: https://rh-go.link/Hype-Stix 🛍️MagicX: https://rh-go.link/MagicX 🛍️Mangmi: https://rh-go.link/Mangmi 🛍️Retroid: https://rh-go.link/Retroid 🛍️Stubbs' Short Pants: https://rh-go.link/convertible-pants 🛍️Viture: https://rh-go.link/Viture ✨Became a Member or Patron👇 🌐All Our Links: https://rh-go.link 🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS The Retroid Pocket 6 is an Android‑based handheld built around the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, offering 8–12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, 128–256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5.5‑inch 1080p AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It features active cooling, Hall‑effect sticks, analog triggers, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, and a 6000mAh battery, positioning it as a powerful option capable of high‑end emulation up through modern systems such as PlayStation 2, GameCube, and partial PlayStation 3 performance. The device runs Android 13, includes front‑facing speakers, customizable controls, and a 16:9 form factor suited for modern content, with a plastic chassis weighing 304g and offering broad connectivity including USB‑C, video‑out, and microSD expansion. 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 🎵 Music by Jim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com) and SoundStripe 🎞️Production & Editing by SonyWWDD30 (and Gary for Zu's vids...sometimes) ⚠️ Disclaimer This description contains affiliate links. By purchasing something, RH may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This video is for education and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended for kids. All opinions are our own. #retroid #retroidpocket6 #retroidpocket #ayn #aynodin #RetroGaming #AndroidHandheld #gaminghardware ⌚Timestamps 00:00:00 Stream Start 00:00:28 Intro & Welcome 00:00:52 8gb Purple Model 00:02:18 Box Contents & Accessories 00:05:14 Input Latency & Decode Times 00:06:23 Face Buttons & Controls Overview 00:07:34 Pricing, Models (8GB vs 12GB) & Shipping Updates 00:13:07 Full Specs Breakdown (Screen Nits, Battery, 8Gen2) 00:16:11 GameHub Test: Vital Shell 00:20:24 Button Sound Test (ASMR) vs RP5 & Odin 2 Mini 00:23:01 Comparison: Odin 2 Mini (Screen & Ergonomics) 00:25:49 Comparison: Odin 3 & Ergonomics 00:27:43 Comparison: KONKR Pocket Fit & Pocket DS 00:32:00 Comparison: Switch Lite & Odin 2 Original 00:37:36 Speaker Audio Quality Test 00:38:43 Fan Noise Test (Smart vs Sport Mode) 00:40:40 Charging Speed (27W) & Wattage 00:41:42 8GB vs 12GB RAM & Storage Discussion 00:50:52 Switch Emulation: Mario Kart 8 00:54:16 Cloud Streaming: GeForce Now (Gunfire Reborn) 00:56:49 Video Out via RP DS screen & XR Glasses Test (Viture Beast) 00:59:20 Weight Comparison vs Alternative Options 01:01:28 Thermal Testing (Surface Temps) 01:05:30 GBC Emulation & Black Frame Insertion (OLED) 01:06:19 Switch Emulation: Super Mario Odyssey 01:11:43 Budget Handheld Comparisons 01:14:31 Analog Stick Ergonomics & Caps 01:17:23 PS2 Emulation: Burnout Revenge 01:20:43 PS3 Emulation: RPCSX Test 01:21:40 3DMark Wildlife Extreme Stress Test Start 01:29:17 Joystick Deadzone & Radius Test 01:36:00 Final Verdict: Is it worth it? 01:44:21 Benchmark: Stress Test Results & Stability