Retroid Pocket 2+: Is this the device for you?

First off, all Retroid devices from the 2+ on up...

• Outputs to TV.
• Runs android with Google Play services enabled.
• Supports external controllers.
• Runs a default Retroid launcher that is really easy to use.

Retroid Pocket 2+

Good

• Runs everything up to DreamCast pretty well.
• 4:3 aspect screen at 480p resolution means all retro home consoles playable on RP2+ look really good on the system with no black bars.
• No need to upscale or widescreen hack games puts less stress on the SoC and the user.
• Cheap.
• Asymmetrical stick layout plays really comfortably with N64 and Dreamcast games.
• The retro-themed look of the handheld is just really cool.
• The D-pad is really nice for retro games.
• Very pocketable.

Bad

• Weaker chip, obviously. Some N64 and PS1 games can struggle to run smoothly and might need some optimization.
• The cap on the right analog slider has a tendency to fall off. You might want to VERY CAREFULLY glue it onto the stick if you don't want to lose it.
• PSP content is TINY on that little 4:3 screen. You can play PSP, but some people might really struggle trying to read text.
• While you can stream games to the RP2+, it's just not worth it. The right slider, tiny 480p 4:3 screen, and a lack of R/L3 & analog shoulder buttons kind of break the experience.
• The asymmetrical stick layout means that the D-pad isn't really in a comfortable spot for 16bit and older systems. Your thumb might feel cramped during long sessions.
• No analog shoulders for Dreamcast games.
• No longer available on the goretroid website.

Ugly

• While the RP2+ has no R/L3 functionality, the only console that the RP2+ can capably handle natively that actually had those is the PS1, and most games didn't really use it for anything important.
• The slider is particularly bothersome for a lot of people. However, the vast majority of PS1 games didn't really rely on analog controls, and those that did utilize it didn't really bother with the right stick. In other words, as long as you're stick to retro games, the slider isn't going to be a huge detriment. In my opinion, the slider actually feels quite good as a "c-stick" slider for N64 games.
• Runs an older version of android.

Who should get a RP2+?

Honestly, I think the RP2+ is still a very viable retro handheld for those who know exactly what they want. It's no good for streaming services, Gamecube, PS2 and up, and PSP looks pretty rough on the tiny screen. But if you just want to have something like an SNES or a PS1 in your pocket with little hassle, the RP2+ is a really sleek little option for you.

Discuss

What's your take on the RP2+? Do you have one? Who would you recommend get one?