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128GB Retroid Pocket 5 Handheld Game Console (Grey)
$158
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Coopreme USA Store via AliExpress 128GB Retroid Pocket 5 Handheld Game Console (Grey) on sale for $188 - $30 (apply promo code USWB30 at checkout) = $158. Shipping is free.
- Note: Price may fluctuate slightly with currency exchange rates. You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to add items to your cart and place an order. You may have to manually type in the promo code to apply it at checkout. This item ships from a USA warehouse. For expedited customer service, please email [email protected].
Specs:
- Snapdragon 865 Processor
- 5.5" 1080p OLED 500nits Display
- 8GB LPDDR4x RAM
- 128GB UFS 3.1 Internal Storage
- WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1
- Android 13
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Written by megakimcheelove | Staff- Our research indicates that this offer is $129.50 lower (43% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $299.99.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
No Longer Available:
- Coopreme Local Store (Trader) via AliExpress has 128GB Retroid Pocket 5 Handheld Game Console (various colors) on sale for $200.49 - $30 (apply promo code USWB30 at checkout) = $170.49 (or less, see note below). Shipping is free.
- Select PayPal as your payment method to save an additional $15, bringing the total to $155.49 (see complete terms).
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Coopreme USA Store via AliExpress 128GB Retroid Pocket 5 Handheld Game Console (Grey) on sale for $188 - $30 (apply promo code USWB30 at checkout) = $158. Shipping is free.
- Note: Price may fluctuate slightly with currency exchange rates. You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to add items to your cart and place an order. You may have to manually type in the promo code to apply it at checkout. This item ships from a USA warehouse. For expedited customer service, please email [email protected].
Specs:
- Snapdragon 865 Processor
- 5.5" 1080p OLED 500nits Display
- 8GB LPDDR4x RAM
- 128GB UFS 3.1 Internal Storage
- WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1
- Android 13
Editor's Notes
Written by megakimcheelove | Staff- Our research indicates that this offer is $129.50 lower (43% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $299.99.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
No Longer Available:
- Coopreme Local Store (Trader) via AliExpress has 128GB Retroid Pocket 5 Handheld Game Console (various colors) on sale for $200.49 - $30 (apply promo code USWB30 at checkout) = $170.49 (or less, see note below). Shipping is free.
- Select PayPal as your payment method to save an additional $15, bringing the total to $155.49 (see complete terms).
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The Retroid Pocket 5 stands out as a strong value handheld for PS2 and GameCube emulation, with a 4:3 screen that suits older games and a setup flow that can auto install many emulators. Moonlight streaming also works well, and lighter Switch or PC titles can run too. The main caveat is that tougher PS2 games, some Wii titles, and Switch compatibility can be hit or miss, with several games needing custom settings or staying at native resolution. It feels like a solid midrange pick if you want a dedicated retro handheld without moving up to the pricier newer models.
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It handles many PS2 games, but performance depends heavily on the title. Easier games can run well and some can be upscaled to 2x-4x, while harder games like Jak 2/3 and Sly Cooper may drop to unplayable framerates or need custom emulator settings.
The $30 code and the PayPal $15 discount can both apply, but taxes and fees may push the final total much higher than expected. Several checkout totals landed around $185-$187, and the PayPal discount may not appear clearly until after checkout.
Initial setup offers to install a long list of apps and emulators, including multiple RetroArch, Mupen64, and Dolphin versions, but the PS2 emulator must be installed manually. A Retro Games Corp setup video is also recommended because the device takes time to configure properly.
Yes, GameCube and Wii games can run at 1080p on the RP5, and many titles are reported to play smoothly. The main caveat is that some games, especially certain Mortal Kombat titles, can show graphical glitches when upscaled, so native resolution may be better for those.
It is not a strong Switch handheld compared with newer Snapdragon devices. The RP5 can struggle with many Switch games, while the RP6 and G2 are reported to perform better for Switch and PC emulation.
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Any tips on how to apply the code? Can't seem to get it to work on my end. Tried 2 browsers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CJ9WVFmYXc
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Mine was $186 and change after taxes.
https://i.imgur.com/usX5dO4.png
Mine was $186 and change after taxes.
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*That being said, for harder to play games, you may have to google "(game name) (emulator name) best settings." PS2 sometimes requires custom settings for games to get running perfectly. Only the highest end devices have the horsepower to (needlessly) muscle through the default config being poorly optimized for that particular game (or emulator).
It's extremely well reviewed for everything up to PS2 / Gamecube emulation. It's not a great fit for Switch due to hardware compatibility vs a modern Snapdragon handheld w/Turnip drivers, and the 4:3 screen is a poor choice for widescreen content. If you want a 4:3 screen vertical handheld with a nice sized screen for older eyes, there's really no better choice. You can probably stick to the 8GB RAM / 128GB SSD model unless you want to try PC emulation. The 477m is great if you want a horizontal handheld, but I'd probably recommend those "better triggers" on Etsy to change it to a more modern trigger type if you go with the 477m. The 477m and 477v share the same screen, but the 477m has an aluminum body.
If you want to play any widescreen content, the Retroid Pocket 5, 6 and G2 are all good generalist handhelds. You can apply widescreen hacks which will adapt most PS1/PS2/GC games well to the 16:9 screen, but these aren't universally compatible. The RP5 will struggle with many switch games while the RP6 and G2 will perform better, overall. Those two newer handhelds (RP6/G2) will also emulate PC games much better. It's too bad the RP6 12GB was discontinued. This datacenter bubble is out of control.
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