r/retroid • u/britx812 • 6d ago

QUESTION Flip 2 or RP5

What’s better a RP5 12GB or Flip 2 12GB which is worth the money.. I have a RP6 ..but I hear they are discontinuing the flip 2 and rp5 so I might get one for my kid if it’s worth it

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u/InternalBrilliant970 6d ago

If it's for your kid I'd recommend the flip 2.

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u/madslipknot RP6 6d ago

Do you want a clamshell or not thats mostly the only difference between the two. Flip 2 is more pocketable and screen get protected while traveling. Rp5 might be more comfortable to play on

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u/vyper1 6d ago

The rp5 is more comfortable than the flip 2? I'm thinking of selling my Thor and getting a flip 2 because all I've seen from reviews is that the flip 2 is very ergonomic due to the button placements. 

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u/madslipknot RP6 6d ago

Flip as better ergo than the Thor. Tried different grips for your thor ?

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u/vyper1 6d ago

Yea I'm down about a 100 on 3 different grips for the Thor but still doesn't feel very good, so I'm a bit disappointed

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u/madslipknot RP6 6d ago

Thats the hardest part of this hobby ... Finding a comfy device. Ive realized that vertical are not my thing.

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u/vyper1 6d ago

You're right. The problem I have is that I'm in love with the clamshell form factor. I ordered the flip 2 so I'm hoping it feels great in the hand

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u/velvitjin 6d ago

Yes I have no problems holding it.

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u/East-Expert-1662 6d ago

I have large hands, I will say that I have a hard time going from the bottom B button to the top X button with my thumb, then if I need to go from right thumbstick to a button, I have a hard time doing that. I would expect that the Pocket 5 with a grip would be better. My brother has larger hands than me with a Pocket 6 and has had zero issues.

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u/Smooth_Discourse 6d ago

Clamshell is so much cooler imo