Retroid Pocket Duo Lite, 3DS, GammaOS Nano and 17 games test

Tested hardware: Retroid Pocket Duo Lite

The stream uses a Duo Lite 6 GB / 128 GB with a developer-supplied GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta and its bundled Azahar Nano player. The reviewer starts at 2× resolution, maximum performance and automatic fan control.

firmware

GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta (review build)

emulator

Azahar Nano (bundled player)

default resolution

2×

performance mode

Maximum

fan

Auto

Taken from what the reviewer says; the settings on screen weren't checked.

Tested hardware: Retroid Pocket Duo Lite

The reviewer reports a hard lock after leaving fast-forward in this Duo Lite beta test. The issue is described as still being worked on.

firmware

GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta (review build)

emulator

Azahar Nano (bundled player)

resolution scale

2×

Taken from what the reviewer says; the settings on screen weren't checked.

Tested hardware: Retroid Pocket Duo Lite

At 2× on the Lite there is some flickering. Controls then appear stuck after a Circle Pad Pro option is changed; the reviewer is unsure whether the emulator crashed.

firmware

GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta (review build)

emulator

Azahar Nano (bundled player)

resolution scale

2×

Taken from what the reviewer says; the settings on screen weren't checked.

Tested hardware: Retroid Pocket Duo Lite

The reviewer reports good speed in a short stretch at 2× on the Lite, including fast-forward headroom. Much of what was shown is opening dialogue rather than demanding combat.

firmware

GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta (review build)

emulator

Azahar Nano (bundled player)

resolution scale

2×

Taken from what the reviewer says; the settings on screen weren't checked.

Tested hardware: Retroid Pocket Duo Lite

The reviewer reports 60 fps at the default 2× setting on Lite, with a brief rendering disturbance that clears. Only early gameplay was shown.

firmware

GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta (review build)

emulator

Azahar Nano (bundled player)

resolution scale

2×

Taken from what the reviewer says; the settings on screen weren't checked.

Tested hardware: Retroid Pocket Duo Lite

The reviewer returns from 3× to 2× for more fast-forward headroom. On the Lite it reaches roughly 200% speed, with brief stutters and occasional dips below normal speed.

firmware

GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta (review build)

emulator

Azahar Nano (bundled player)

resolution scale

2× after a brief 3× trial

Taken from what the reviewer says; the settings on screen weren't checked.

Tested hardware: Retroid Pocket Duo Lite

The reviewer calls it playable on the Lite but reports slowdown later in the sequence. A stand helps with the original touch controls; no control mod is installed.

firmware

GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta (review build)

emulator

Azahar Nano (bundled player)

resolution scale

2× default

Taken from what the reviewer says; the settings on screen weren't checked.

Tested hardware: Retroid Pocket Duo Lite

The reviewer confirms 2× on Lite but finds repeated black flickering distracting enough to question the experience. Fast-forward headroom does not resolve that rendering problem.

firmware

GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta (review build)

emulator

Azahar Nano (bundled player)

resolution scale

2×

Taken from what the reviewer says; the settings on screen weren't checked.

Tested hardware: Retroid Pocket Duo Lite

The reviewer reports that the Lite battle shown runs well without the flickering seen in the earlier Fire Emblem test. Only one short battle was shown.

firmware

GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta (review build)

emulator

Azahar Nano (bundled player)

resolution scale

2× default

Taken from what the reviewer says; the settings on screen weren't checked.

Tested hardware: Retroid Pocket Duo Lite

The reviewer reports slowdowns in the Lite flight footage and suggests trying 1×, which is not tested.

firmware

GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta (review build)

emulator

Azahar Nano (bundled player)

resolution scale

2× default

Taken from what the reviewer says; the settings on screen weren't checked.

Tested hardware: Retroid Pocket Duo Lite

The Lite footage shows persistent rendering corruption even though the reviewer says speed looks fine. The reviewer questions whether it is playable in this beta setup.

firmware

GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta (review build)

emulator

Azahar Nano (bundled player)

resolution scale

2× default

Taken from what the reviewer says; the settings on screen weren't checked.

Tested hardware: Retroid Pocket Duo Lite

At a confirmed 1× on Lite, the reviewer describes the opening as only partly playable and still demanding.

firmware

GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta (review build)

emulator

Azahar Nano (bundled player)

resolution scale

1×

Taken from what the reviewer says; the settings on screen weren't checked.

Tested hardware: Retroid Pocket Duo Lite

After a slower introduction, the reviewer tries 2× on Lite and reports that the shown gameplay is okay. Menus or scenes outside gameplay remain slower.

firmware

GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta (review build)

emulator

Azahar Nano (bundled player)

resolution scale

2× in the later sample

Taken from what the reviewer says; the settings on screen weren't checked.

Tested hardware: Retroid Pocket Duo Lite

The reviewer confirms 2× on Lite and plays brief running and judo events. No frame rate or overall verdict is given.

firmware

GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta (review build)

emulator

Azahar Nano (bundled player)

resolution scale

2×

Taken from what the reviewer says; the settings on screen weren't checked.

Tested hardware: Retroid Pocket Duo Lite

The reviewer completes a short Lite play session and praises the D-pad for repeated inputs. No frame rate or latency figures are given.

firmware

GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta (review build)

emulator

Azahar Nano (bundled player)

resolution scale

2× default

Taken from what the reviewer says; the settings on screen weren't checked.

Tested hardware: Retroid Pocket Duo Lite

The reviewer reports good Lite gameplay speed but notices the lower-screen interface disappearing around fast-forward changes, then returning. The cause remains unclear.

firmware

GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta (review build)

emulator

Azahar Nano (bundled player)

resolution scale

2× default

Taken from what the reviewer says; the settings on screen weren't checked.

Tested hardware: Retroid Pocket Duo Lite

In a very brief Lite test, the reviewer reports flickering similar to the earlier Fire Emblem test. It is too short to say how the whole game runs.

firmware

GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta (review build)

emulator

Azahar Nano (bundled player)

resolution scale

2× default

Taken from what the reviewer says; the settings on screen weren't checked.

Tested hardware: Retroid Pocket Duo Lite

The reviewer plays several short fights on Lite and reports a good result. The resolution used is not stated.

firmware

GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta (review build)

emulator

Azahar Nano (bundled player)

Taken from what the reviewer says; the settings on screen weren't checked.