Mesa Turnip on Retroid Pocket Duo: driver support and releases
Mesa’s Vulkan driver for Qualcomm Adreno GPUs; community Android driver packages are listed separately.
- Systems
- Graphics drivers
- Newest checked release
- See project for releases
- Two-screen support
- Not confirmed
- Duo support
- Not confirmed yetGPU support depends on the Mesa revision and patches, so pick a package that names your Adreno GPU rather than the latest release.
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Recent reports
Individual reports; versions and hardware may differ.
One 16-bit Duo owner tried Persona 5 Royal from Steam in DroidDeck. A photo shows Turnip faux123 1.2.3 as the display driver, a Mesa Turnip v27.0.0 test build as the runtime driver and DroidDeck-Proton 11. The first attempt booted with an atrocious frame rate, and a later attempt loaded and then crashed. The tester then said it was running surprisingly well on Mesa drivers with vsync still on, but shared no frame rate or settings, and a network error dialog was on screen. The same owner says Fields of Mistria runs well with decent battery life, without naming the app used.
An owner reports DiRT Showdown above 60 fps at 720p with High settings on an 8 GB Duo using DroidDeck. Their screenshot shows 74 fps and a Turnip Adreno 722 overlay. This is one test with unknown app and driver versions, so other parts of the game may run differently.
A Pocket Duo owner reports graphics artifacts in Turnip's GMEM mode. They did not name the driver revision or games. Someone proposed a fix but did not say what it was.
From Duo reviews
Reported settings and results. A tested build may differ from the latest release.
Retro Game Corps settles on 2× resolution in Azahar to reduce stutter and avoid repeatedly changing global settings. Higher resolutions work for some games but leave less headroom.
- resolution scale
- 2×
- graphics driver
- custom Turnip; exact tested build not stated
More detail
- Azahar had no per-game settings when the video was made; newer builds may differ.
The reviewer reports improved PS2 results with custom Turnip drivers in ARMSX2, including better God of War II performance, while showing remaining graphical glitches in Virtua Fighter 4.
- graphics driver
- custom Turnip; exact tested build not stated
Custom drivers improve The Wind Waker HD to near 30 fps in the opening area, with drops to around 25 fps. The reviewer cautions that later areas can be more demanding.
- graphics driver
- custom Turnip; exact tested build not stated
More detail
- The reviewer names Wii U but not the emulator.
The reviewer reports a modest Switch performance gain from custom drivers, while heavier games remain limited; Metroid Dread is described as around 50 fps.
More detail
- The reviewer does not name the exact emulator or driver version.
TechDweeb finds custom drivers helpful for some games but stock drivers better for others, with rendering glitches and crashes still present. The driver package is not identified.
Sources
Game notes using this tool
Wii UThe Wind Waker HDCemu and a separate native Android recompilation both have short regular Duo samples around 30 fps. Their apps, drivers and settings differ; the recompilation fork is unconfirmed and neither sample establishes full-game performance. A later native-port sample reports 1080p with stock drivers; its sampled counters do not establish locked 60 fps.Pocket Duo
PS2God of War IIA Duo review reports improved results with a custom Turnip driver in ARMSX2. The same video notes that custom drivers can introduce glitches or crashes.Pocket Duo
Card screenshots come from Libretro, not from a Duo.
Other games Mesa Turnip could help run
These notes cover the same system but don't say they used Mesa Turnip, so results may differ.
3DSMario Kart 7Regular Duo reviews and an earlier Duo Lite test give different results, so check the hardware, emulator and driver on each short clip below.Pocket Duo and Duo Lite
PS2Shadow of the ColossusNetherSX2 Classic at 2× was close to playable in one review. A separate native-resolution cinematic looks smooth, but its emulator is unconfirmed and boss-fight performance was not shown.Pocket Duo
SwitchMario Kart 8 DeluxeA stream reports better performance with a custom driver in Eden, without a stable 60 fps, and a written review saw 30 to 45 fps. A later 0.75× sample approaches 60 fps with drops and missing/flickering item icons; its emulator and driver build are unconfirmed.Pocket Duo
3DSMonster Hunter 4GOne reviewer found the game stuttered at 4× after reusing another game’s profile, then improved at 3×. The emulator and driver are not named.Pocket Duo
PS2Auto ModellistaAuto Modellista shows a nominal 60 fps counter but is not consistently smooth in the Lite ARMSX2 test. The reviewer reports slowdown and about 50 fps near the finish; the initial setup is 1×.Pocket Duo Lite
SwitchMetroid DreadOne Duo review saw a stable 35 to 40 fps in Eden Nightly with Mr. Purple’s T30 driver and a 67% speed limit. Frame generation raised the displayed rate to around 80, though the reviewer notes generated frames do not make the game more responsive.Pocket Duo
3DSSuper Mario 3D LandReviewers report smooth play around 3×, and a written review saw drops to around 45 fps on the stock driver. 4× worked in the areas shown but could stutter in one video.Pocket Duo
PS2Shrek 2Shrek 2 is close to full speed but choppy on Lite. The reviewer tries EE cycle skip and cycle-rate changes, then says the result may be worse. No reliable underclock fix was found.Pocket Duo Lite
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SwitchHadesOne Duo review saw around 40 fps in Eden Nightly with Mr. Purple’s T30 driver and a 67% speed limit, with frame generation lifting the displayed rate to around 80.Pocket Duo
3DSMario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s MinionsOn a Duo Lite running the GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta, the game hard-locked after leaving fast-forward. The reviewer says the issue is still being worked on.Pocket Duo Lite
PS2Twisted Metal: BlackTwisted Metal: Black varies sharply in the Lite ARMSX2 test: the reviewer describes roughly half speed in busy scenes and full speed in emptier areas. They repeat 1× resolution and disabled hardware downloads. Shrek 2’s earlier EE cycle changes may still have applied.Pocket Duo Lite
3DSSenran Kagura 2: Deep CrimsonOn a Duo Lite running the GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta, 2× shows some flickering. Controls then appear stuck after a Circle Pad Pro option is changed, and the reviewer is unsure whether the emulator crashed.Pocket Duo Lite
PS2Need for Speed: Most Wanted (PS2)Need for Speed: Most Wanted performs poorly in the Lite ARMSX2 test, with the reviewer reporting about 20 fps and 35% speed. Shrek 2’s earlier EE cycle changes may still have applied.Pocket Duo Lite
3DSShin Megami Tensei IVOn a Duo Lite running the GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta, the reviewer reports good speed at 2× with fast-forward headroom, though much of the short stretch shown is opening dialogue rather than combat.Pocket Duo Lite
PS2Gran Turismo 4Gran Turismo 4 is well below full speed in the Lite ARMSX2 test. The reviewer reports roughly 35–42 fps and around 62% speed; no fix is shown. Shrek 2’s earlier EE cycle changes may still have applied.Pocket Duo Lite
3DSNano Assault EXOn a Duo Lite running the GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta, the reviewer reports 60 fps at the default 2×, with a brief rendering disturbance that clears. Only early gameplay was shown.Pocket Duo Lite
PS2Final Fantasy XFinal Fantasy X gets a positive verdict in the Lite ARMSX2 stream at 1×. The reviewer reports no slowdown in the shown overdrive sequence; later areas were not shown. Shrek 2’s earlier EE cycle changes may still have applied.Pocket Duo Lite
3DSPokémon Ultra SunThe regular Duo test reports a hardware-shader tradeoff at 3×: leaving it off avoids outlined Pokémon but limits fast-forward. An earlier Duo Lite test on a GammaOS beta used 2× for more headroom.Pocket Duo and Duo Lite
PS2Fatal FrameFatal Frame has a slow cutscene but reaches reported full speed during the shown gameplay on Lite. The reviewer is unsure about later ghost encounters. Shrek 2’s earlier EE cycle changes may still have applied.Pocket Duo Lite
3DSKid Icarus: UprisingOn a Duo Lite running the GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta, the reviewer calls it playable but reports slowdown later in the sequence. A stand helps with the original touch controls; no control mod is installed.Pocket Duo Lite
PS2Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 reaches a reported 60 fps at 1× during the shown Lite combat. Later, busier battles were not shown. Shrek 2’s earlier EE cycle changes may still have applied.Pocket Duo Lite
3DSFire Emblem Fates: BirthrightOn a Duo Lite running the GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta at 2×, repeated black flickering is distracting enough that the reviewer questions the experience, and fast-forward headroom does not fix it.Pocket Duo Lite
3DSProject X ZoneOn a Duo Lite running the GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta, the one short battle shown runs well, without the flickering seen in the earlier Fire Emblem test.Pocket Duo Lite
3DSAce Combat: Assault Horizon LegacyOn a Duo Lite running the GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta, the reviewer reports slowdowns in the flight footage and suggests trying 1×, which is not tested.Pocket Duo Lite
3DSTom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Shadow WarsOn a Duo Lite running the GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta, the footage shows persistent rendering corruption even though the reviewer says speed looks fine, and they question whether it is playable.Pocket Duo Lite
3DSCastlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of FateOn a Duo Lite running the GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta at a confirmed 1×, the reviewer describes the opening as only partly playable and still demanding.Pocket Duo Lite
3DSDonkey Kong Country Returns 3DA regular Duo test reports near-full-speed play at 3× after enabling hardware shaders. An earlier Duo Lite test on a GammaOS beta reports acceptable gameplay at 2×, with slower menus or scenes. Both cover a short stretch of play.Pocket Duo and Duo Lite
3DSMario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic GamesOn a Duo Lite running the GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta at 2×, the reviewer plays brief running and judo events. No frame rate or overall verdict is given.Pocket Duo Lite
3DSTetris UltimateOn a Duo Lite running the GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta, the reviewer plays a short session and praises the D-pad for repeated inputs. No frame rate or latency figures are given.Pocket Duo Lite
3DSStory of Seasons: Trio of TownsOn a Duo Lite running the GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta, the reviewer reports good speed but sees the lower-screen interface disappear around fast-forward changes, then return. The cause is unclear.Pocket Duo Lite
3DSFire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of ValentiaOn a Duo Lite running the GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta, a very brief test shows flickering similar to the earlier Fire Emblem test. It is too short to judge the whole game.Pocket Duo Lite
3DSDead or Alive: DimensionsOn a Duo Lite running the GammaOS Nano 1.5 beta, the reviewer plays several short fights and reports a good result. The resolution is not stated.Pocket Duo Lite
3DSResident Evil: The Mercenaries 3DResident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D remains a poor experience in this Lite test from before GammaOS. The reviewer first misnames the driver and corrects it, tries an unnamed Turnip build, then selects the system driver; the final test still struggles. The Azahar variant, build and resolution are unknown.Pocket Duo Lite
3DSResident Evil: Revelations (3DS)Resident Evil: Revelations hard-crashes during this earlier Lite 3DS stream. The reviewer also says its fps counter is not working, so no reliable frame rate is available.Pocket Duo Lite
3DSRhythm Thief & the Emperor’s TreasureRhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure runs at a reported roughly 25 fps on Lite with the system GPU driver. The reviewer cannot play the rhythm section reliably because timing is off; no working setup is shown.Pocket Duo Lite
3DSSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DSAn earlier Duo Lite test reports unstable performance, with only occasional bursts of 60 fps. A later regular Duo video shows a short 3× Azahar clip without a frame rate. Emulator and driver builds are unknown in both.Pocket Duo and Duo Lite
3DSPokémon XPokémon X gets a positive verdict in a short test on Lite’s GammaOS preview, with shader-compilation stutter and occasional graphical issues reported. The Azahar Nano menu shows 2× with dynamic resolution On, so it was not a fixed 2× throughout.Pocket Duo Lite
3DSFire Emblem AwakeningFire Emblem Awakening’s opening and tutorial battle get a positive verdict on Lite’s GammaOS preview, with some dips. The reviewer had already run the game once to compile shaders, so a first launch may run worse.Pocket Duo Lite
3DSLuigi’s Mansion: Dark MoonLuigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon remains a poor result in the Lite GammaOS preview. The reviewer lowers resolution to Native (1×) and disables dynamic resolution, then reports little improvement, and it is still not playable.Pocket Duo Lite
3DSMetroid: Samus ReturnsAt 4× in Azahar, one Duo review held around 30 to 31 fps on the stock Qualcomm driver and 27 to 28 fps with Mr. Purple’s T30, so the stock driver did slightly better here.Pocket Duo
3DSThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3DOne Duo review found it looks and performs well at 4× in Azahar and named it a standout game to try on the Duo.Pocket Duo
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