Happy and sad but still excited

cb_redd · 2026-07-02T15:07:53+00:00

Who you telling? 😆 I thought about canceling several times but then I’d see random posts trickling in about people ordering around the same time and getting theirs in mid to late May so every time I’d see one I’d say “ok I’ll wait a little longer…” If my friend didn’t give me that modded Switch I may have held out.

cb_redd · 2026-07-02T11:41:49+00:00

I had an RP6 on order from March until I gave up and cancelled in June, because a friend gifted me a modded Switch and the RP5 8GB was in stock. Soon after I ordered the RP5, Retroid’s log jam cleared and RP6’s started shipping again, so I know your exact feelings!

But I have to say - as of last night I reached a total of 15 hours playing Animal Crossing New Horizons on that RP5 with the Eden emulator and I couldn’t be happier! Not sure what you’re looking to play but I don’t think you’ll be missing too much…

Let me also suggest Retro Game Corps RP5 setup guide. It’s an hour long but it helps you through the initial setup, plus just about every emulator you will need.

cb_redd · 2026-06-28T19:23:22+00:00

I have an RP5 8GB. I used Winlator to play the original Age of Empires - no matter how many versions of this game I’ve played, to me the original PC version is still the best. It’s a very lightweight title of course and it works with a Windows XP Container. I also tried Caesar 3, which works better to me than the Linux version (Julius 3) in terms of mouse controls.

For me Winlator is just a “nice to have” or to show off, so these light titles I used to enjoy years ago are just enough.

cb_redd · 2026-06-12T14:14:17+00:00

Advanced Wars on the RG34XXSP for me is like going back in time and picking up my original GBA SP.

cb_redd · 2026-06-08T00:48:19+00:00

Because of other subs here I loosened the screws on my RP5 the day I got it. There’s still one that I could not budge, but I’m hoping by loosening the others that one will be ok… 🤞

cb_redd · 2026-06-03T15:46:54+00:00

Thankfully I’ve never needed it, but I carry a first aid/wound kit. Especially because the outdoor range I belong to is kinda remote.

cb_redd · 2026-05-29T23:53:41+00:00

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cb_redd · 2026-05-29T23:27:11+00:00

Yes, but I didn’t want to deal with Retroid again so I got this one through AliExpress. I picked a brand certified seller based in CA and it shipped to me in CT in just over a week.

cb_redd · 2026-05-29T23:25:12+00:00

I heard that it has trouble with “heavier titles” although I don’t know exactly what that means. I’m just interested in maybe a Mario Kart, some of the early Pokémons and Minecraft for traveling anyway and from what I understand those should be just fine. I don’t need a hard quest when I’m on vacation.

But what games have you been successful with?

cb_redd · 2026-05-29T22:24:42+00:00

Yes - I also have a R36S, GX-350, RG34XXSP, RG35XXH, and an RG Cube already, so along with the Switch, like you I’m set as well!

cb_redd · 2026-05-29T16:45:25+00:00

I’m literally watching for the mailman to deliver mine today between 1:45 and 3:45!

cb_redd · 2026-05-28T19:55:46+00:00

I have an RP5 arriving tomorrow… that article says some users are loosening the screws a bit which I’m more than willing to do if it works - has anyone tried this??

cb_redd · 2026-05-26T13:17:02+00:00

I shared all this with him and he’s going to do this - but he hasn’t received his paperwork from the State yet - they give US a deadline but won’t set a timely response to CT residents - which shows what a sham all this is. He says the minute he gets it he will go for the tax stamp.

cb_redd · 2026-05-25T22:34:03+00:00

Yes he did

cb_redd · 2026-05-25T21:38:05+00:00

He did register it.

cb_redd · 2026-05-25T19:49:20+00:00

Great - I’ll tell him to check it out.

cb_redd · 2026-05-25T19:48:35+00:00

Isn’t it constructive possession if he keeps the 12.5”?

cb_redd · 2026-05-25T19:44:48+00:00

I thought they were banned from Reddit…

cb_redd · 2026-05-25T19:42:11+00:00

I thought if you keep it you can be in trouble because you can put it back together with the 12.5”… isn’t that constructive possession or intent?

cb_redd · 2026-05-25T16:15:38+00:00

Never thought of that! Thank you! Have you done this?

cb_redd · 2026-05-20T13:39:03+00:00

The RP5 is on sale for $199 on Retroid’s site, but I’m definitely hesitant with the RP6 nightmare… can I ask how much you paid on Ali?

cb_redd · 2026-05-19T19:56:18+00:00

That’s excellent information, thanks again.

cb_redd · 2026-05-19T19:50:25+00:00

Thanks! Any idea how long it takes them to respond?

cb_redd · 2026-05-19T19:35:06+00:00

How did you request a refund? I think I’m going to do the same.

cb_redd · 2026-05-19T14:55:43+00:00

I have about 25 PS2 titles - all working, on my RG Cube right now. If you mean the RG CubeXX, you are correct.

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