New plug & play Retroid Pocket 5 RP5 512GB, 1TB preloaded & configured Android OS Portable Handheld Console

The new plug-and-play Retroid Pocket 5 RP5 offers high performance as one of the top Android OS devices on the market. Choose from either 512GB or 1TB of SD card storage, featuring trusted and reliable brand-name cards rather than cheap generics. As a bonus, each device comes with a zippered carry case for a limited time.

You'll have access to 30,000 titles across 50 different systems with the New Retroid Pocket 5. No more tedious hours spent customizing, formatting SD cards, and hunting down bios and other necessary files. Everything you need is included for a hassle-free gaming experience. You'll be up and playing in no time, without the headache of setting up emulators, launchers, controllers, and configurations.

The Retroid Pocket 5 512GB and 1TB Android OS handheld consoles feature 4 color options, upgraded 8GB of RAM, and 128GB internal storage. Additionally, they come with 512GB or 1TB of SD card space and pre-installed emulators such as Retorarch, Aethesx2, Dolphin, Redream, Duckstation, M64Plus FZ, and PPSSPP. You can also access Daijisho launcher, which is configured to cover the most popular systems and easily allows for adding more systems (instructions included).

Which version is right for you?

*The RP5 with 1TB storage, designed for serious gamers, offers expanded popular libraries of 3DS, DC, GC, and PS2, covering approximately 35,000 titles. This makes it an ideal choice for those seeking to play the latest generation of games.

*For a comprehensive gaming experience and extensive coverage of GC, PS2, and older systems, consider the 512 GB version of RP4. With this edition, you can access a vast collection of over 30,000 titles from popular systems before the mid-2000s era of gaming.

The Retroid Pocket 5 is capable of playing both PS2 and GameCube games through Aethersx2. The compatibility may vary depending on the specific game, but the vast majority of games can be played with ease. Some games may require slight adjustments to the settings.

Retroid Pocket 5 Specifications & Features:

1. CPU: 1*A77@2.8G 3*A77@2.4G  4*A55@1.8G Snapdragon 865
2. GPU: Adreno 650
3. RAM: 8GB LPDDR4x@2133MHz
4. Storage: 128GB UFS 3.1 + TF Card Slot
5. OS: Android 13
   
6. Screen: 5.5 inch, AMOLED, 1080p@60fps
7. Heat Dissipation: Active-cooling
   
8. 5000mAh battery
9. Analog L2/R2
10. 3D hall sticks
    
11. Wi-Fi 6 & BT 5.1

The process of Android emulation may require some effort to learn. Those familiar with Android phones or iOS should have an easier time adjusting to the various Android emulators included. However, it is the user's responsibility to familiarize themselves with the basics of using these emulators; numerous tutorials are available for guidance. For beginners to Android emulation, it may be helpful to consider using a Linux OS system if unfamiliar with this type of software.

Where this handheld shines:

The RP5 offers an impressive performance upgrade, allowing for the smooth emulation of previously challenging titles on the RP4. With expanded libraries and the ability to play at higher resolutions, the RP5 is perfect for those seeking to play advanced systems.

Boasting a Snapdragon 865 CPU and Adreno 650 GPU with 8GB of RAM, this console is ideal for serious gamers.

**Excellent display and sharp resolution, pixels are sharp and brightness is just right

**Game streaming, you can set up your streaming apps such as Moonlight, PSplay, cloud streaming, etc.

**Design, The design has some improvements from the previous generation with the button layout; the start and select buttons are positioned in a much more ergonomic and accessible location compared to the RP4. The new 3D Hall joysticks have been improved with a more concave design allowing for better grip and control. The trigger buttons are also a welcome improvement; they are less clicky compared to the RP4, and the d-pad is also a bit different with a little bit more travel to it. The ABXY buttons are also less clicky compared to the RP3 and they are more silent, overall this design is a welcomed improvement. Additionally, the active cooling system is an excellent added feature for better cooling during prolonged gaming sessions, the induction vent in the back as well as the output vent on the top will allow this unit to run cooler.

**Battery Life, After many hours of testing we noticed the battery is excellent, estimated at 7-8 hours of battery depending on brightness and use.

**Android 13, has an improved interface and intuitive gestures similar to most Android OS devices on the market. If you enjoy gaming on an Android phone, then you'll love the updated OS.

The PSP, DC, N64, PS1, PS2, and Gamecube standalone emulators and RetroArch have already been set up for you which will save countless hours of initial setup, we've completed the following:

 

**Latest OTA update applied 

 

**Installed APK files 

 

**Organizing the library and scanning each individual folder 

 

**Proper formatting and organizing of the SD card 

 

**Fixing interface settings in RA

 

**Downloading each core for retroarch and updating them 

 

**Setting up artwork download **Controller mapping

 

**Setting quick commands.

 

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