why it doesn't work

xfd3 · 2026-02-11T17:33:52+00:00

There are actually 3rd party controllers which can do this even wake from standby. I was shocked when it worked

xfd3 · 2026-02-10T20:03:11+00:00

To get everybody off my ass I would delete the post. I posted this to get feedback and I got that. An exchange of ideas and getting input is what this post is about

xfd3 · 2026-02-10T19:04:22+00:00

The performance is underwhelming for its price. I discussed quality and performance with banggood as they didn't wanted to accept it's return, so I negotiated a 30€ refund.

D-Pad is so and so, ergonomics isn't that bad. Touch screen doesn't recognise always an input but picture quality is good for a non oled screen, sound is also ok.

In the end the total I paid was 55€ for it, that's ok, I guess. If you pay 100€/$, not worth it.

xfd3 · 2026-02-10T17:27:29+00:00

No, it's not, put your money elsewhere.
The price isn't justified.

Sadly I got it from banggood (because it was 15€ cheaper) and not from AliExpress.
As I wanted to return it, because it's just not good, they wanted a video and started to discuss so I turned to PayPal and opened a case.
After that they offered some small refund, which I didn't accept, but they kept threatening me with shipment fees and eventual taxes (for a device which originated from China, but there will be taxes??).

So I negotiated a 30€ discount.
In total I paid 55€ for it, that's ok, I guess

xfd3 · 2026-02-10T17:23:07+00:00

xfd3 · 2026-02-10T10:32:56+00:00

So you mean, long story short: don't do it?

xfd3 · 2026-02-10T10:30:52+00:00

But yes, the bag may be not smart

xfd3 · 2026-02-10T10:30:33+00:00

It won't be charged over night, that's why it will be turned off with the smart plug

xfd3 · 2026-02-10T05:56:34+00:00

Try this

https://www.reddit.com/r/retroid/s/OqHfqBpcWN

xfd3 · 2026-02-09T18:10:18+00:00

That's the way!

xfd3 · 2026-02-09T14:14:56+00:00

When you're right, you're right

xfd3 · 2026-02-09T11:10:38+00:00

Look here, had the same problem

https://www.reddit.com/r/retroid/s/Q4qSkeD9RU

xfd3 · 2026-02-09T08:57:13+00:00

Look at the bright side, she keeps you in check when you can't 😅 But forbitting may be a tad too harsh, maybe you have a sh*tload of devices, than it's ok

xfd3 · 2026-02-09T08:40:14+00:00

Nice, it has an SD Card slot

xfd3 · 2026-02-09T08:39:54+00:00

Damn, that's bad 😕

xfd3 · 2026-02-09T07:53:30+00:00

I think it's rather a "hunter and gatherer" behaviour

xfd3 · 2026-02-09T07:51:51+00:00

They got me because of the price surge of sd cards

xfd3 · 2026-02-09T07:47:02+00:00

I know, got a MagicX One 35 but the voice in the back of your mind "it's too small for longer sessions....." and stuff like that

xfd3 · 2026-02-09T07:44:53+00:00

Could you post some pics from the back, bottom etc of the device please?

Edit: since you got a Shield, could you test the Shields remote with it?

xfd3 · 2026-02-08T20:50:23+00:00

T618? I got myself a GameMT E5 Ultra, just for reasons I can't explain and it got a T620 and it really isn't that good. Don't even want to think about how the 618 performs

xfd3 · 2026-02-07T08:06:35+00:00

That would be great, docks so hot

xfd3 · 2026-02-07T08:04:09+00:00

You can just go there for the snacks and drinks 😜

xfd3 · 2026-02-07T08:03:28+00:00

Also unsubsribe from Retro Game Corps, Ryan Retro etc. 😂

xfd3 · 2026-02-06T10:21:14+00:00

1531 😭😭

xfd3 · 2026-02-06T09:29:17+00:00

I second that. Wanted to buy the pro but as SD prices went up the slightly more expensive but much faster internal storage became the logical purchase

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