Key Takeaways
1. The Retroid Dual Screen’s shipping has been delayed by 3 days to implement a fix for lag issues.
2. Initial assessments showed a significant 3-frame latency, which has now been reduced to “almost zero.”
3. A firmware update for the Dual Screen and an OTA update for handheld devices are required to apply the fix.
4. Some units may have shipped without the fix, but affected customers will receive a free cable for the update.
5. There is uncertainty about the timing of the OTA update and no guide for manual firmware updates is available yet.
The Retroid Dual Screen was meant to start shipping today, August 19, after a two-week hold-up. However, Retroid has revealed yet another delay, but this one has a positive twist.
Lag Issues Addressed
In an early assessment of the Retroid Dual Screen by Retro Game Corps (see video below), they found that there was a significant lag when the Dual Screen accessory mirrored the primary display. Retroid’s official statement clarified that the 3-frame latency was thought to be impossible to fix at first. Fortunately, their team has managed to reduce it to “almost zero.”
Update Required for Fix
To implement this fix, a firmware update for the Retroid Dual Screen is necessary, as well as an OTA update for the handheld device in use, like the Retroid Pocket Mini V2, which is sold on Amazon for $229. Retroid intends to update the Dual Screen Add-on before shipping out orders, but this unfortunately means a delay of 3 days in shipping.
The manufacturer’s statement also hints that some units may have already been dispatched without the fix. Retroid mentioned that they would send a special cable (free of charge) to those customers, which will be used to update the Retroid Dual Screen Add-On. However, future orders will be shipped with the fix already included.
Uncertainty About Updates
The press release did not specify whether the OTA update for the handheld devices, which will include the fix, is the same as the one scheduled for this week or if it’s a different update entirely. There’s also no guide available yet on how to manually update the firmware of the Dual Screen Add-On. It’s unclear if the firmware update for the Retroid Dual Screen will be adequate for those who buy the version designed for non-Retroid devices.
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