Retroid Pocket 5: The Hype is Worth It

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Yes, The Retroid Pocket 5 is worth the hype. Under $250, this handheld is an insane value: 5.5" OLED, Snapdragon 865, 8GB RAM, hall effect thumbsticks, and a 5000mAh battery. The build is extremely premium as well: It has an all glass front surface and textured back grips, shoulder buttons, and triggers. The Retroid Pocket 5 has no right being this good at $220 - it really sets a new standard in the retro handheld space, dunking on any Anbernic and Ayaneo device sub-$300. While the performance and build are excellent, there's other aspects that fall behind. We'll talk about everything in this impressions video. ----------------------------- Buy the Retroid Pocket 5 here: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDDSiUG Retroid Pocket Mini In-Depth Review: https://youtu.be/KaMBsXT8TJQ Mesa Turnip Drivers: https://github.com/K11MCH1/AdrenoToolsDrivers/releases/ Retro Handheld Accessories I use: MicroSD Cards: https://amzn.to/4gKZlNI MicroSD Reader: https://amzn.to/3PQbKEB Power Bank: https://amzn.to/4gqLOuN This description may contain affiliate links. Buying something from an affiliate link means that I may receive a small commission, at no additional cost to you. Thanks for watching! ----------------------------- Chapters 00:00 ▶️ POV: You're showing up to the function 3 weeks late... 00:19 ▶️ What's The Big Deal? 01:00 ▶️ What's this video all about old man 01:15 ▶️ Color options 02:18 ▶️ Unboxing 02:50 ▶️ Specs Breakdown 03:37 ▶️ How big is this handheld? 04:10 ▶️ Device I/O 04:32 ▶️ Display Comparison w/ Retroid Pocket 4 Pro 04:51 ▶️ Backside and Heat Exhaust 05:20 ▶️ Sharp Edges 05:48 ▶️ Back Grips 06:16 ▶️ Triggers & Bumpers 07:16 ▶️ Face Buttons 08:17 ▶️ D-Pad 08:38 ▶️ Analog Sticks 09:56 ▶️ System Buttons 10:36 ▶️ Speaker Placement 10:59 ▶️ Battery Life 11:32 ▶️ Wifi & Bluetooth 11:51 ▶️ Powering on the Pocket 5 12:16 ▶️ Rumble and Vibration 13:18 ▶️ Gamecube: TLoZ: The Wind Waker 13:42 ▶️ Gamecube: THPS 4 13:57 ▶️ Gamecube: Mario Kart: Double Dash 14:10 ▶️ Gamecube: Paper Mario: TTYD 14:28 ▶️ PS2: Shadow of the Colossus 14:54 ▶️ PS2: The Simpsons: Hit & Run 15:09 ▶️ Switch: Celeste 15:46 ▶️ Switch: Diablo 3: Eternal Collection 16:05 ▶️ Switch: Bayonetta 2 16:36 ▶️ Switch: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 16:53 ▶️ GBA: Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow 17:04 ▶️ GBA: Metroid: Zero Mission 17:13 ▶️ Performance Thoughts 18:08 ▶️ Gushing about this OLED display 18:58 ▶️ Speakers Quality 19:34 ▶️ Speakers Comparison w/ Retroid Pocket 4 Pro 20:20 ▶️ Face Buttons Thoughts 20:43 ▶️ D-Pad & Analog Sticks Thoughts 21:23 ▶️ the edging is CRAZY 21:48 ▶️ Wrap it up unc 22:23 ▶️ What to watch next? #retroid #retroidpocket #retroidpocket5