The Retroid Pocket Duo is finally here, and its increased performance pairs nicely with its form factor and features (like dual 120Hz OLED panels). Here are my initial impressions, and why it makes a lot more sense than their previous RP Duo Lite. Retroid Pocket Duo: https://tinyurl.com/RGC-RPDuo use code "DUO" for $20 off until 30 October RP Duo Lite impressions: https://youtu.be/Q-pFlOcNJk0 RP Duo Lite review: https://youtu.be/kwWHEGWDK94 Adreno 722 drivers: https://github.com/StevenMXZ/Adreno-Tools-Drivers/releases/tag/v26.3.0-R5 WatermelonDS: https://github.com/SapphireRhodonite/WatermelonDS/releases Dual screen guide: https://retrogamecorps.com/2025/10/27/dual-screen-android-handheld-guide/ Frontend showcased in this video: https://github.com/inssekt/CocoonFE This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way. Check out my weekly newsletter: http://news.retrogamecorps.com/ Ways to support this channel: RGC merch: https://store.retrogamecorps.com YT channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw/join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/retrogamecorps Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/retrogamecorps Timestamps: 00:00 introduction 01:24 specs and price 06:46 unboxing and impressions 17:40 the controls 27:16 displays and latency 35:14 benchmarks 38:15 NDS and 3DS performance 44:38 multitasking 46:51 GC and PS2 48:22 Wii U, Switch, PC games 51:02 summary and conclusion Find me on Discord! https://discord.gg/retrohandhelds Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps More music here: https://www.patreon.com/ourghosts/posts Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: https://retrogamecorps.com/about/ This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. #Retroid #emulation #3DS #DS #NDS #gaming
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I can't wait to pull up this video when I get my Duo so I can watch myself watching myself!
"So here I am watching myself" LMAO 44:54
I wish the Thor had these screens tbh
Note: there IS a focus lock feature in their software, I missed it when tapping through the options. I’ll show it off in the final review.
Russ: 'this one makes sense' Me: orders the duo
I guess my snack and drink is... Breakfast?
I love your videos TechDweeb❤❤❤
"First Impressions" should be called "First Review" at this point.
Sick as hell and stuck in bed, and this pops up! Now I have something to watch while recovering
Waiting for RG DDS to be in this channel
I of course already ordered the duo but I am here with my snack and drink as Russ commands
"Here I am watching myself on top" LOLOLOL
Russ - "Okay everyone we are going to do an impressions video" insert 52 min video LOL. We are here for it anyways though. Great work as always Russ.
At this point, if the sticks can be improved and a good compact grip comes out, we are looking at a winner. I’m going to wait for the test and price of the Odin 3 portal however, having the Thor base. Thank you for a great first impression review.
The Switch emulation performance issues might be caused by memory bandwidth -- which is lower than that on the Retroid Pocket 5 on this device.
I just wish this had Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 like the Nova at the bare minimum.
We’re having a clamshell renaissance I love to see it. Loving that GameCube color way. Nice video as always 👏🏻
I hope Retroid makes a Duo Pro with the Nova's processor and the analog stick on top, that would be incredible.
Stick bottom for this device is a crazy choice, and I say that as a RP5 owner. Otherwise I might have ordered one already.
My snack: grapes, my drink: lemonade