Retroid Pocket 5 for Android Launchbox?

[nicoven1]

Hi everyone,

 

I already own Launchobx and Big box lifetime license. I have setup a working Windows Launchbox in a portable hard drive.

Now, i was thinking to buy an Android portable console to have my Launchbox portable as well.

I am thinking to buy this:  https://www.goretroid.com/collections/retro-game-system/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheld

It is in Android 13 and has an AMOLED screen. Only thing is that i am not sure if the D-Pad being up, will be comfortable with me or not.

Will Launchbox work nicely in this device? Do you have further suggestions maybe?

 

Many thanks in advance

[AstroBob]

Hi there,

Thanks for the great question. I own a Retroid Pocket 5 and am very happy with it. The screen is beautiful and, at least for me, I don't mind the D-Pad being on top since I play mostly retro games.

Regarding LaunchBox for Android, the RP5 works great with it, since you can use the built-in controls for navigation (i.e, the D-Pad, confirm / back buttons, and the dedicated ANdroid back/home buttons make it a breeze to move around the app and launch games). I rarely even need to, but you also have the touch screen if you want to use that for navigation instead.

All in all, I'm very happy with it, happy to answer any specific questions you might have with it and LaunchBox.

[nicoven1]

Perfect, thanks a lot AstroBob. i will grab one soon.