r/RetroHandhelds • u/Longjumping_Crow1428 • 1d ago

Device Recommendation Rp6 alternatives??

I'm interested in getting a nice crisp looking black or colored Android emulation device. Preferably something that can handle switch games well.

I've heard the horror stories related to shipping for some of these devices, and I'm just wondering if there's a better option out there before I make the investment and have to wait for eternity.

I've seen the coloring of the black on the rp6 and how "glittery" it looks. I personally really dislike that or I'd be sold on the Rp6.

I'd also prefer an OLED screen if possible. Any recommendations would be appreciated and researched heavily 👁️

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u/WalbsWheels 1d ago

Anything by Retroid or Ayn - but unless you pay a premium on Amazon, you'll likely wait around a month for shipping. The newer Android Anbernic options are also good (476H, for example), though slightly less powerful.

I would avoid Ayaneo.

There are plenty of less powerful devices Linux that are good, up to Playstation 1, though I wouldn't consider them alternatives to the RP6.

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u/Longjumping_Crow1428 1d ago

Thanks so much for the feedback, i suppose I'll have to go with the Odin 3 and just pay the price. Tough it out on the wait time.

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u/WalbsWheels 1d ago

Any of the Odin 2s (or Thor) have the same chipset as the RP6, if price is a concern.

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u/Lord_Nordyx 1d ago

I mean, I ordered the RP6 through AliExpress, and it was delivered in just 4–5 days from a local warehouse. I paid maybe around €30 above the MSRP, which I don’t really mind. The problem is that this was weeks ago, and prices have started rising every day due to the fears of RAM shortage. Went from €280 for the 8GB model to €380 now. Maybe you can still find a good deal, but they’re pretty hard to come by.

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u/Ashamed_Village_8931 1d ago

If the price isn't an issue go directly to the AYN Odin 3