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I’m trying to decide between the Retroid Pocket 6 and the AYN Thor, and I’d really appreciate some opinions from people who own either of them.

At the moment, I’m leaning towards the RP6 because I prefer its normal, wider screen format and overall design. The Thor’s dual-screen layout looks interesting, but I’m not completely convinced that I would like it in everyday use. I’m worried that I might buy the Thor, realize that I don’t like the form factor, and then lose interest in using it.

On the other hand, I’m also wondering if the Thor is one of those devices that looks strange in photos but feels much better once you actually use it. Maybe the two-screen design is more comfortable and useful in person than I expect.

I mainly want to use the handheld for emulation, especially PSP, PS2, GameCube, older GTA games, and some Android or Windows games. I care about performance, screen quality, comfort and how enjoyable the device is for longer gaming sessions.

I’m torn between the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 and the Retroid Pocket 6. I’ve never owned an Android handheld before, so I’m not sure which one would be the better first device.

I mainly want to play PSP, PS2, some Switch games, and PC games such as Garry’s Mod, Hollow Knight, Celeste, GTA V, GTA: San Andreas, The Sims 3, Subnautica, and Dying Light. I really love the Flip 2’s clamshell design and portability, but the RP6 seems significantly more powerful and would probably handle demanding games better.

Both devices appeal to me for different reasons, and I’m having a hard time deciding. I’m not interested in the AYN Thor because I specifically want a single-screen device.

For someone buying their first Android handheld, which one would you recommend? Is the Flip 2 powerful enough for this kind of use, or would the RP6 be the safer choice because of its extra performance and headroom?