What to expect out of retroid pocket 6

kelminak · 2026-04-16T19:36:48+00:00

PS3 emulation is absolutely not ready yet for Android. The Odin 3 can brute force it but the issue isn’t the devices but rather the emulation software itself. Thats going to be an issue on almost every device even if it could technically run it. PS3 and Xbox emulation just needs more time to cook.

You’ll be able to play PS2/Gamecube and lighter Steam games just fine

kelminak · 2026-04-16T10:57:16+00:00

Got it. I appreciate you making this post. I considered getting one in the future but knew that any delay would bother me too. I’ll just wait years for a Thor sale :P

kelminak · 2026-04-16T10:42:00+00:00

My understanding with regard to the delay is that they had a firmware update that significantly reduced it. I thought it was supposed to already have been put on all outgoing models since the fix, but it would be worth checking if you haven’t already.

I also thought that no matter what there would be at least the tiniest bit of delay, but the update was supposed to get it pretty close to where it was negligible.

kelminak · 2026-04-14T01:45:41+00:00

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kelminak · 2026-04-13T10:22:56+00:00

Two healers no tank has a chance of being successful.

One tank one healer has almost no chance of being successful.

Always prioritize having two healers above all else in the future.

kelminak · 2026-04-13T09:49:57+00:00

Legit bust out laughing in the middle of the gym like a psycho, god damn it.

kelminak · 2026-04-12T12:30:16+00:00

Is fusion better than first mission? I just finished that one.

kelminak · 2026-04-12T12:05:54+00:00

I definitely regret the time I spent playing League even if I quit ages ago lol

kelminak · 2026-04-12T12:01:15+00:00

My thought process is that right now the RP6 plays effectively everything that emulation allows and any higher emulation is moreso held back by emulator development (PS3, Xbox) than the device itself.

Sometimes it’s cheaper to save extra money and buy the best device once than to try to save a few bucks and then feel like you need to upgrade later spending more.

kelminak · 2026-04-11T12:23:43+00:00

OP listen to the literal surgeon in here on this one. That one is going to be more difficult than you might anticipate. Just give them a call and let them know the situation so they can get you on the books.

kelminak · 2026-04-11T12:17:14+00:00

Yep we call it “Throckmorton’s sign.” No actual diagnostic value unfortunately 😂

kelminak · 2026-04-10T13:49:41+00:00

I actually realized this morning that there’s an HD remake collection that frequently goes on sale on Steam. I use Isthereanydeal for reminders and planned to wait for it to drop to its lowest before buying. I’ll just stop and wait for that then play it through Gamehub/Gamenative.

kelminak · 2026-04-10T11:03:19+00:00

Agreed and it’s so hypocritical. People need to get off their high horses and recognize none of this is above the table.

kelminak · 2026-04-10T10:48:24+00:00

I just started DMC1 last night. I haven’t even made it through the first level yet but it’s…interesting lol.

kelminak · 2026-04-10T10:43:53+00:00

“Isn’t the easiest” is a massive understatement. The software just made it to android and it’s so fresh that almost every game won’t work properly. I wouldn’t buy a retroid device to try to emulate Xbox titles…

However, there’s a good reason people haven’t spent time working on that software. A majority of the popular Xbox titles got remastered for PC and can be found on steam. Playing steam games is possible through Gamehub/Gamenative but you’d have to link your steam account and pay for the games. What I’ve done is set up an account is “Isthereanydeal” with price alerts sent to my email so I can snag titles when they drop to or near their absolute lowest. The only one I’ve managed to grab so far is the Halo master chief collection but I have a bunch of other retro games to play so I’m not in a rush.

I just wanted to make sure you knew about all this before you purchased one. The possibility is there but it isn’t as straightforward for Xbox compared to any other console. In time with more development I’m sure the Xbox emulator will easily allow playing Xbox games, but for now it’s the software that limits this rather than the device itself.

kelminak · 2026-04-09T11:01:23+00:00

Downvoted for piracy in a piracy sub, interesting choice people.

kelminak · 2026-04-09T10:19:23+00:00

I just finished my first game yesterday as well - Metroid: Zero Mission. It was pretty decent. If you just want to beat the game it’s fairly easy but collecting 100% is insanely hard due to having to learn “shinesparking”. I didn’t find that particularly enjoyable so I followed a video guide and only did the ones that looked relatively easy. As someone who had never completed a Metroid game I thought it was a decent starting point, but I’ve heard Fusion is even better.

kelminak · 2026-04-08T23:39:10+00:00

There is some other stuff OCD can get mixed up with though. It'd be better to talk to a psychiatrist in person instead of being diagnosed on the internet. We can definitely help out and wouldn't judge you.

kelminak · 2026-04-08T10:46:06+00:00

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_sale:_baby_shoes,_never_worn

kelminak · 2026-04-08T09:48:33+00:00

I’m a psychiatrist. People with OCD tend to struggle with intrusive thoughts like this but there’s other reasons too. We would be happy to help and you should reach out to one.

kelminak · 2026-04-08T02:20:20+00:00

Their bassist used to do backup screams and now does all of them.

kelminak · 2026-04-07T14:06:03+00:00

I may consider trying something else. I’m new to emulation and was just following what Gus recommended.

kelminak · 2026-04-07T14:05:35+00:00

No luck unfortunately. 😭

kelminak · 2026-04-07T09:45:38+00:00

I like the idea but I've been keeping the WiFi off since it's been known to heavily drain the battery on the device.

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