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The original was posted on /r/sbcgaming by /u/titi-17 on 2026-08-11 07:36:55+00:00.

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to share a quick, painful story about my brief time in the world of Android handhelds.

I picked up a Retroid Pocket 6 a few weeks ago. I didn't get to use it much at first, but on a recent vacation to Italy, I finally got to play it intensively for the first time and honestly, I completely fell in love with the little device. It was the perfect travel companion for winding down in the evenings.

Unfortunately, our journey ended in a total disaster. During a stop on to our next stop, our car was broken into, and literally all of our luggage and belongings were stolen, totaling around 7,000 € in losses, including my wife's engagement ring and my beloved RP6.

Because of the financial hit and everything we now have to deal with, getting a replacement is completely out of the question for the foreseeable future. Other priorities have to come first now.

I’m honestly just really sad about it, especially since I only just discovered how great the device and this hobby are. Thanks to this community for all the good reads and advice while I was setting it up. Take good care of your devices and keep an eye on your gear when traveling!