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128GB Retroid Pocket 5 Handheld Game Console (Grey)
$158
$219
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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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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 is a strong 4:3 Android handheld for PS2 and GameCube emulation, with a bright screen and solid streaming performance through Moonlight. The setup process is fairly involved, but the initial wizard can install a long list of emulators, and the device feels solid once configured. Performance is good for many lighter PS2 and Wii games, though harder titles like Jak 2 and 3 or Sly Cooper can struggle, and Switch support is not a strength. Taxes and checkout promos also pushed some totals higher than expected, so the final price can land well above the headline deal.
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The $30 code drops the price first, and the PayPal promotion can take another $15 off, but taxes and fees can push the total much higher. Reported final totals ranged from about $155 before tax to around $185-$187 after tax, depending on the checkout calculation.
It handles many PS2 games well, but performance depends on the title. Easier games can run smoothly and often upscale to 2x-4x, while heavier games like Jak 2/3 and Sly Cooper may stay near native resolution or drop to unplayable framerates.
At this price, it is roughly $90-$100 cheaper than the RP6 after shipping and tax, which makes it the better value for many buyers. The RP6 has more power and is the better choice for Switch and higher-end emulation, but the RP5 is still seen as strong value for PS2/GameCube and general handheld use.
Yes, it is widely used for GameCube and Wii emulation, and many games can run at 1080p with good performance. Some titles still need native resolution or may show graphical glitches when upscaled, especially certain Mortal Kombat effects.
The initial setup offers to install a long list of emulators and apps, including multiple RetroArch, Mupen64, and Dolphin versions. The PS2 emulator is not included in that list and has to be installed manually.
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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
https://i.imgur.com/usX5dO4.png
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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