CheckMag | It can run Crysis: Windows gaming on Android featuring the Retroid Pocket 5 and Mini
Powered by the Snapdragon 865, the Retroid Pocket 5 is Retroid's latest and most powerful handheld. With Android as the OS, the RP5 can take advantage of all the optimized emulators Android offers, including Windows PC game emulation, thanks to Winlator. This latest video by Retro Tech Dad builds on concepts found in the first video covering Winlator, so users looking for a guide on setting up Winlator are encouraged to revisit the first video. However, for users who already have Winlator set up and are more interested in the latest Winlator tips and performance metrics, Retro Tech Dad proceeds to offer all of the best Winlator insight for the RP5 and Mini.
The first tip is for users to use the external storage found on the RP5 and MIni. PC games for Windows, in this case, sourced from GOG games, tend to be larger and will quickly exhaust the limited 128 GB of internal storage found on the systems. To do this, Retro Tech Dad recommends using a third-party file manager like RS file manager to get the device information for the user's mircroSD to plug into Winlator. Users can then configure Winlator to run games from the microSD cards in the emulator container settings. Retro Tech Dad largely sticks to Winlators' default container settings for this game showcase, with the container resolution set to 1280x720 to accommodate most game launchers. However, that is not the case with the box64 settings, which need frequent adjustments to provide stable performance for most games in the list. Furthermore, the Retroid pocket is set to the high-performance preset with the smart-fan enabled. With these settings, users can begin to explore the capabilities of these handhelds.
The first game showcased is Alan Wake, one of the better-performing games on the Retroid Pocket Mini. The game runs best on low graphic settings, with the resolution set to 960x544 and box64 set to performance. Users can expect an average framerate of around 60 FPS and a stable gaming experience. Alan Wake even supports the Retroid Pocket Mini's controls on boot.
The next game in the showcase is Crysis Warhead, which is a surprising title to run on a handheld of this size, but it does run with mixed results. Just like Alan Wake, this game uses low graphic settings at a resolution of 960x544. However, for this title, box64 must be set to compatibility, which unfortunately causes the frame rate to dip to around 30 FPS. While it is possible to use box64 performance, the game loses stability and decreases its playability.
One of the games in the showcase that supports a higher resolution is Fallout 3. With a supported resolution of 1280x720 on low settings, Fallout 3 runs great on the Retroid Pocket Mini. However, it does require some extra setup. Box64 must be set to stability, and the game launcher needs to be configured for the Winlator container. Fortunately, users can expect the game to run above 30 FPS and even as high as 60 FPS.
For interested users, Retro Game Dad showcases many more games on the Retroid Pocket Mini. To learn more and see all the games running on the Mini, kindly visit the link below.
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