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128GB Retroid Pocket 5 Handheld Game Console (Black)

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Coopreme USA Store via AliExpress has 128GB Retroid Pocket 5 Handheld Game Console (Black) on sale for $188.88 - $23 when you apply promo code VUSDEAL23 at checkout = $165.88. Shipping is free.

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Product Details:
  • Snapdragon 865 Processor
  • 5.5" 1080p OLED 500nits Display
  • 8GB LPDDR4x RAM
  • 128GB UFS 3.1 Internal Storage
  • Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Android 13 OS
  • 5,000mAh built-in battery

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  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $39.12 less (19.08% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $205 at the time of this post.
    • This price beats our May Frontpage Deal.
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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Coopreme USA Store via AliExpress has 128GB Retroid Pocket 5 Handheld Game Console (Black) on sale for $188.88 - $23 when you apply promo code VUSDEAL23 at checkout = $165.88. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Tico22 for sharing this deal.

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].

Product Details:
  • Snapdragon 865 Processor
  • 5.5" 1080p OLED 500nits Display
  • 8GB LPDDR4x RAM
  • 128GB UFS 3.1 Internal Storage
  • Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Android 13 OS
  • 5,000mAh built-in battery

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $39.12 less (19.08% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $205 at the time of this post.
    • This price beats our May Frontpage Deal.
  • Additional note:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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OneThirtyEight
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I set these up for people frequently. It's amazing how much power we can squeeze out of the SD865 with Turnip drivers. RP5 can play the entire PS2 and GC library without issue. About 90% of the Wii library runs well. Xbox is hit and miss with HakuX but it at least handles Halo 1 &2, Panzer Dragoon Orta, Jet Set Radio Future without issue which are the 4 games most people are still after. It can handle probably 70% of the Switch library if you use the right drivers and use EmuReady for configs - some Switch games need to be scaled down to 0.75x or 0.5x resolution to run well but for $166 you'd be hard pressed to find something better. I've gotten GTA5 Lite, Saints Row 3&4, and the Batman Arkham PC games all running at 45-60fps using Gamehub and GameNative. The latest batch of RP5's are coming with 12gb of RAM and 120hz OLED screens from the RP6. We're still trying to figure out how to actually utilize the 120hz part but I'm sure in just a matter of weeks we'll get there. Sure there's more powerful systems if you want to drop $250+ but the value proposition of the RP5 can't be beat.
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FlokiRRT
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This machine was the first in a long line of really good handhelds that's have been released in the last couple years. It's still a great device but the SD865 is pretty dated at this point.
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No, comes preloaded with various emulators, but games are BYO. It's also an android device, with play store access, so any android games you've bought that have controller support can be played on it too.

Expect to dedicate 30-60 minutes to getting it set up assuming you already have your games backed up and ready to load.

Check out retrogamecorp on YouTube for some good guides on getting it set up.
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Community Reviews

The Retroid Pocket 5 is a compact Android retro handheld that stands out for strong emulation at its price, especially PS2, GameCube, Wii, and much of the Switch library, with some light Steam and Android gaming possible too. The 5.5 inch OLED screen, larger controls, and clean black design are recurring highlights, and newer batches appear to ship with 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Setup takes some tinkering, and the device is not truly pocketable. The small screen and 60Hz streaming latency are the main drawbacks, and more demanding Xbox or PlayStation 3 gaming still calls for a pricier handheld.

  • The RP5 can emulate much of the Switch library, including Breath of the Wild at full speed using 1x resolution.

    WooHoo2YouOneThirtyEight

  • The RP5 can run lighter Steam games when using ArmadaOS, DroidDeck, or GameNative.

    kris.d.phillipsballoonshark

  • The RP5 can run the entire PS2 and GameCube libraries without issue using Turnip drivers.

    OneThirtyEight

  • The RP5 can upscale PS2, GameCube, and 3DS systems, which helps improve the handheld's overall retro output.

    WooHoo2You

  • The RP5's small 5.5-inch screen can cause eye discomfort for some players.

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  • The RP5 may require firmware or calibration work to fully benefit from 120Hz, even when the hardware supports it.

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  • The RP5's 60Hz refresh rate can add noticeable latency when streaming.

    norazi

  • The RP5 can have significant input lag over HDMI on Android, which can hurt fast gameplay on a TV.

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Oct 1, 2026 9:21 PM
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jhymanOct 1, 2026 9:21 PM
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Quote from BuddyLove99 View quoted comment :
Retroid 6 or Odin 2 Portal? Would rather buy once, cry once.
When it goes to tech there is no buy once.

This was top of the line at this size 2 years ago. Something will be much better than the 6 in 2 years.

By all means if you'll use the extra power then spend more. But don't expect to future proof here - buy for what you actually plan on using in the next 1-2 years.
Oct 1, 2026 9:23 PM
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iluvgudealsOct 1, 2026 9:23 PM
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Quote from FinalVibesF View quoted comment :
I think you mean Retroid/Moorchip and not Anbernic Smilie
Lol correct. Updating the original post
Oct 1, 2026 9:24 PM
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DelightfulField442Oct 1, 2026 9:24 PM
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Quote from BuddyLove99 View quoted comment :
Retroid 6 or Odin 2 Portal? Would rather buy once, cry once.
Got an Odin 2 Portal and set it up last week. It needs tweaking and some specific drivers to run various emulators but once it's set up, it can run anything up to and including Switch games nearly flawlessly.
Oct 1, 2026 9:40 PM
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iluvgudealsOct 1, 2026 9:40 PM
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Quote from WooHoo2You View quoted comment :
The issue is PS3 and Xbox 360 emulation is still a joke on android. So you might be paying for horsepower you can't really use, depending on your use case of course. Also Switch emulation works, or it doesn't at this price point. You'll open up your Switch options a little, but not a lot even by spending double on another android retro handheld such as an Odin, or triple on a Thor. But most Switch games that won't play on the RP5, really need something like a Steam Deck (or better) to truly enjoy because they are doing something weird, for example with Unreal Engine, or are emulated themselves (even on the Switch), such as Mario Galaxy 1 & 2. Anything more 'retro' doesn't matter now much CPU you throw at it, the games (generally) can't run any better once you hit a certain threshold.FWIW, I recently downgraded from an Ayn Thor Pro 12GB to this exact handheld and I haven't found a single Switch game I could play on the Ayn Thor, that I can't play on the RP5. Made several hundred in pure profit selling my USED Thor on eBay, and basically bought this for free using the profit….with money to spare.*If you want to do Steam / PC games, that is an entirely different conversation.
Though I'd be interested in leaening how you made hundreds selling the Thor, your point is valid. I have a rog ally x that Im just getting into to play the fancier Final Fantasy games. I also have a RG476h that I really like, but I have a dead zone between the rog and the emulators.

Recent ebay sales are all over, but it looks like you can get ~$100-120 for a 476. So in theory I get an additional 4gb and an updated processor (that is a bit long in tooth but still works) for ~$40-50
Oct 1, 2026 10:06 PM
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thespacecowboyOct 1, 2026 10:06 PM
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RP6, Nova, or nothing Smilie

But the RP5 is still a great device at that price.
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Oct 1, 2026 10:18 PM
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Demon[cF]Oct 1, 2026 10:18 PM
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Quote from iluvgudeals View quoted comment :
Though I'd be interested in leaening how you made hundreds selling the Thor, your point is valid. I have a rog ally x that Im just getting into to play the fancier Final Fantasy games. I also have a RG476h that I really like, but I have a dead zone between the rog and the emulators.

Recent ebay sales are all over, but it looks like you can get ~$100-120 for a 476. So in theory I get an additional 4gb and an updated processor (that is a bit long in tooth but still works) for ~$40-50
Well, the 12gig Thor sells for over $400 now new and frequently goes out of stock/has long wait times. I don't find it hard to believe you could sell it used for enough to buy a $250 RP6.
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Oct 1, 2026 10:29 PM
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iluvgudealsOct 1, 2026 10:29 PM
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Quote from Demon[cF] View quoted comment :

Well, the 12gig Thor sells for over $400 now new and frequently goes out of stock/has long wait times. I don't find it hard to believe you could sell it used for enough to buy a $250 RP6.
"Made several hundred" is not 100-150
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Oct 1, 2026 11:13 PM
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eduardmcOct 1, 2026 11:13 PM
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Thanx got one. All I care for are indie games from ps1 era and this will play them just fine. There was a $12 discount if you pay with paypal later payment 4x aswell
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Oct 1, 2026 11:26 PM
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mothgoldOct 1, 2026 11:26 PM
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Quote from eduardmc View quoted comment :
Thanx got one. All I care for are indie games from ps1 era and this will play them just fine. There was a $12 discount if you pay with paypal later payment 4x aswell
Was there a code for the pay in 4 PayPal discount?
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eduardmcOct 1, 2026 11:31 PM
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Quote from mothgold View quoted comment :
Was there a code for the pay in 4 PayPal discount?
Saw it before checkout if I used that payment ($12 discount). Then at checkout added the coupon from the post. Both show in the invoice. Dont know if it's account target or for everyone
Last edited by eduardmc October 1, 2026 at 04:35 PM.
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daakrolbOct 2, 2026 2:27 AM
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Thing looks super cool.
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Frank_NittyOct 2, 2026 2:30 AM
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If there are any RP5s still available so late at this stage then I'm in for one.
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JellyJelly22Oct 2, 2026 3:44 AM
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The RP5 can play around 70% of the Switch games, which isn't bad. But the screen is too small for me.

I used to own an Odin 3 Max, but I ended up selling it because my eyes hurt from playing on the small screen.
Now I have a Portal 2 and an ROG Ally X, both with 7-inch screens.
I'm hoping the Portal 3 comes with an 8.4-inch screen, that would be even better.
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Formul8orOct 2, 2026 3:45 AM
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Is the promo code dead? Not working for me

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noraziOct 2, 2026 4:42 AM
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The only con at this price is the 60Hz which adds noticeable latency for streaming

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