RETROID POCKET 4 PRO: ONE MONTH IN…

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3 ай бұрын

So after a month of using the RETROID POCKET 4 PRO I decided to share my thoughts.
Let me know if you agree or disagree.

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@Castallan 3 ай бұрын

These reviews are fantastic, I really enjoy them and look forward to watching

@thegamelounge659 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Really appreciate the comment

@m4dp4ck3t 3 ай бұрын

Keep up the great work. You're standing out for the way you make and present content. Keep up the conversational style like you did in this video. The bit about the alpha blending errors for example show faster isn't always better.

@thegamelounge659 3 ай бұрын

Hey, such a nice comment. Thanks so much. I do this for fun and just to share opinions so it’s great people are enjoying it.

@PonisaurioRex 3 ай бұрын

Nice video, I agree with all your comments, but I have to add something for switch emulation. I agree that there is not the main reason to buy a RP4 pro, but I have seen many advances on Yuzu on last days, even Mario 3D world at 0.75 resolutions runs almost at full speed now. Also I can play Metroid Dread almost perfectly on Skyline Edge, that tells me that there is a lot of improvement from for switch emulation on the D1100.

@thegamelounge659 3 ай бұрын

That’s interesting, I have never tried Skyline. Have seen some people have great results but it is now closed so figured ultimately Yuzu and Ryujinx would end up way ahead of it. 100% agree with you though in a few month Switch emulation will have come a long way! Thanks so much for the comment.

@Omar_Little 2 ай бұрын

This exchange aged sadly 😢

@Spliiinter444 Ай бұрын

@@Omar_Little???

@DonTravelsTheWorld 2 ай бұрын

Great review of these handhelds! Love your videos 😁

@thegamelounge659 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Had a few issues with my KZfaq account but hope to have a new video next week.

@DonTravelsTheWorld Ай бұрын

@@thegamelounge659 I am a new subscriber so I will def stay tuned to whats to come. Have a great week 😁

@doozeruk2000 3 ай бұрын

Great content thank you, always love a fellow brit conservative take, so relaxing! Agree with you on the screen front, my old eyes are struggling a bit... I still haven't played for more than 5 minutes on the thing though 🤦🏻‍♂️

@thegamelounge659 3 ай бұрын

Haha! Thanks for the comment. Yes that’s often the problem I have with emulation stuff. Spend ages setting things up then barely play the things.

@RodsGraden 2 ай бұрын

Really helpful video! Thank you 🙏

@thegamelounge659 2 ай бұрын

Very welcome. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

@fairyboy444 3 ай бұрын

this is actually a new take, with the multitude of videos out there. love it! keep up the good work king 👑

@thegamelounge659 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, really appreciate the comment.

@julianjansen6847 2 ай бұрын

'''The yuzu devs are really active right now'' didn't age quite well :(

@thegamelounge659 2 ай бұрын

😂

@mikelreborn3254 Ай бұрын

I was wondering if it was going to fit in the case I just ordered mine on April 17th at 2024 they just shipped it out I got the watermelon read the case and the grip, like you I like to think ahead so I don't have to re-buy.

@The_Antonius 3 ай бұрын

After my issue with the right trigger, I’m wanting to get the Odin 2

@thegamelounge659 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, so frustrating that it shipped with a defect. My right trigger also not working but Retroid unresponsive…

@The_Antonius 3 ай бұрын

@@thegamelounge659 retroid send they’ll send a replacement back plate “at there earliest convenience”, no time frame, could get the Odin 2 from amazon in 2 days at my doorstep, expensive but I’m thinking about it

@reesenamsaiyan9091 3 ай бұрын

I really need the pros/cons from this and your Odin 2… I need something portable with GCN and PS2 capabilities. What’s gonna work better with everyday use and gaming?

@thegamelounge659 3 ай бұрын

It’s a tough one. Like I said in the video, this is more pocketable. The ODIn 2 I’d describe as a portable, not pocketable device. The odin 2 is far superior with Switch emulation, but for classic retro systems it really is all about the form factor. PS2 and GameCube are better on ODIN 2 which has the 1080p display. So games look super sharp.

@SicketMog Ай бұрын

I'm currently eyeing a used one (thinking of Steam Deck and Odin 2 as well but I like the D-pad and size + supposed better battery here AND lower price). Will it run every shmup/2D-fighting game for PS2 without a hitch?

@thegamelounge659 Ай бұрын

I think this is a great choice for you. The D-Pas feels great and although I haven’t tested a huge amount of Shmups the ones I have played run great. 2 D fighters on Dreamcast, PS and Saturn are awesome. PS2 emulation not perfect but mostly there.

@valdenesjunior6860 3 ай бұрын

That`s a great review for the RP4, i know it has these shortcomings on Switch but it`s too early with Yuzu Android, but latest releases was been able to play Super Mario RPG and Sonic SuperStars great, no Slowdowns on my Poco F2 Pro, and some tweaks on the emulator helps with it... Does Game Pass has many delay issues? i know RP4 has WIFI6, but there haven`t been many tests these days... will you make a Odin 2 three months video? I want to know how the AYN updates are performing on it, thx in advance if you can?

@thegamelounge659 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment, yes I totally agree that Switch will improve. Like you said it already has and with Tweaks many games are playable. Personally no issues with Wi-Fi streaming. I have played quite a few games with no real issues. A frame drop here and there but nothing major. I 100% plan to make an ODIN 2 video. It’s been really interesting the games I have played and the changes to the system, and actually what I haven’t played is interesting in itself.

@valdenesjunior6860 3 ай бұрын

@@thegamelounge659 thx, i'll be waiting =D🙏

@F0r3v3rT0m0rr0w 2 ай бұрын

Ive been useing mine as a psp. Its great.

@thegamelounge659 2 ай бұрын

Yes these are the perfect PSP HD devices.

@Takeru1988 Ай бұрын

Hi! 😊 For Sega Saturn... is better the RP4 Pro or the Odin 2 Pro? I need your advice and experience, master. I need to know if the RP4 Pro is enough for playing Saturn or not (with games like Panzer Dragoon Saga, Burning Rangers or Shining Force III). Please 🙏🏼

@anonymous-cy2ms 16 күн бұрын

They both handle it easily. Just get whatever form factor you prefer

@guest94361 2 ай бұрын

Any recommendations of what kind of charger I should use? I know the RG35XX plus has issues with which charger you should use with it. Want to know the best/safest option. Thanks

@thegamelounge659 2 ай бұрын

Personally I just plug mine into a USB charger that is built into the socket in the wall and haven’t had any issues with either device.

@dreyfiferreira7753 3 ай бұрын

Could you do a video running mobox on it?

@MyZimeCharts Ай бұрын

When you set switch games to 0.5x resolution a lot of them are playable

@thegamelounge659 Ай бұрын

Interesting, how do they look though. I have a general rule that I don’t usually go below native res

@Zen.bassoon Ай бұрын

@MyZimeCharts could you see the text with 0.5x resolution settings? 😅

@MyZimeCharts Ай бұрын

@@Zen.bassoon on most Games you Dont really need Text and many also play fine with 0.75 res.

@KillThad Ай бұрын

9:25 Do you know if this was ever fixed? I was thinking of grabbing an Odin 2, but Dreamcast emulation issues might tip me into the Retroid's favor.

@thegamelounge659 Ай бұрын

Sadly still an issue!

@KillThad Ай бұрын

@@thegamelounge659 Damn, that's a shame...

@elmonoretrogamer4380 14 күн бұрын

Tiene problema con redream?

@henrywilliams6927 3 ай бұрын

I love mine but the r2 button broke I am supposed to get a new backplate with the triggers sometime they didn’t give me a time frame unfortunately

@thegamelounge659 3 ай бұрын

Ahh yes this is a common issues sadly. Frustrating that they shipped with this issue. Makes me think if mine is just waiting to go wrong.

@neetpride5919 2 ай бұрын

Sucks about power button placement. I have a RP3+ and my only real problem is accidentally hitting the power button in the middle of an intense gaming session. They changed the location... To the other side which has the same exact problem.

@thegamelounge659 2 ай бұрын

Agree, it’s not a disaster. I have turned the screen off a few times but it just puts it to standby and doesn’t power cycle the whole device unless you hold it down

@CaduMuller-sn5cf Ай бұрын

Cant decide between this one and Anbernic RG 556

@thegamelounge659 Ай бұрын

I think both have pro’s and con’s. The 556 screen is OLED and larger so the games are really going to look great. It also is a larger unit and the control scheme looks really comfortable. However, the chipset isn’t as powerful so some GameCube games, and quite a few PS2 games are going to need per game tweaks to get going. So I would say if PS2/GC important go with the Retroid, if you want comfort and a great screen go with the 556

@phantom-pr6op 2 ай бұрын

Wait does nintendogs work? I didn't think retroid had a working mic but I'm not sure

@Beatsbeebur 2 ай бұрын

Great question. Zelda wind waker also

@kntwing23 2 ай бұрын

does it comes with build in games? where do u get your roms/emulators?

@thegamelounge659 2 ай бұрын

No games are included. Emulators can be downloaded from the App Store. Retro Game Corps has a great guide on his website. You would need to source your own roms.

@NaomiLangenberg 2 ай бұрын

haha excactl I kinda think the retroid pocket 4 pro is a odin light

@thegamelounge659 2 ай бұрын

Totally agree! Both are cool devices in different ways

@foxtrot1787 3 ай бұрын

why do they cost so much more in the uk. Cheapest ive seen is £250

@thegamelounge659 3 ай бұрын

Get it directly from GoRetroid and pay using PayPal in $. In the UK these will be drop shipped so there is a premium added on. Via the website direct they have shipping and the $ conversion means it should come out sub £200, if 100% get the case thouguh

@Doa616 3 ай бұрын

What about ps vita games ?? Can u play those ???

@thegamelounge659 3 ай бұрын

So Vita will work. I don’t actually have any vita games. Right now the emulator is still in an early phase but being worked on and improving all the time

@fatsotommy2317 3 ай бұрын

How smudgy does the black plastic get?

@thegamelounge659 3 ай бұрын

It hasn’t been a problem for me. I have had to wipe the screen down a few times from finger prints as I tend to use the touch controls quite a lot. But haven’t noticed the Black plastic getting smudgy

@fatsotommy2317 3 ай бұрын

@@thegamelounge659 thanks!

@DougHolmes 3 ай бұрын

I'm using Yaba Sanshiro 2 for Saturn emulation on my RP3+. It looks identical to the RP4P in the video

@thegamelounge659 3 ай бұрын

Yaba is going to be fine. It does a great job and you will get really good compatibility, Mednafen just has slightly higher compatibility and less graphical glitches. The games like Duke Nukem, Exhumed and Quake spring to mind, but yes YS2 does a good job.

@abbywilliams9633 3 ай бұрын

purrsonally... i have a steam deck , I tried emulation but i just didn't like it, too bulky and not pocket able , I love the ds and vita for that, But the Retroid pocket 4 pro is pawww Fect for my needs.

@thegamelounge659 3 ай бұрын

Yep, steam deck is great but it’s not really portable. This is a great pocketable device.

@Detective_L 3 ай бұрын

I wish I could get one but I’m poor lol

@thegamelounge659 3 ай бұрын

☹️

@Jgibbs093 2 ай бұрын

Yuzu comment did not age well 😢

@thegamelounge659 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😅😥

@hazy33 2 ай бұрын

Pronunciation Police here... Enn six four, significal!? You need to accompany me back to the station, sir.

@thegamelounge659 2 ай бұрын

Haha, I need to listen to these.

@hazy33 2 ай бұрын

@@thegamelounge659 🙂

@ROBiNATORRR 3 ай бұрын

I wish this had a 4:3 display or maybe 3:2

@thegamelounge659 3 ай бұрын

Perhaps, it would make the unit even smaller but I like the widescreen in PS2/GC games that support it, and PSP!

@JordiLA 3 ай бұрын

Its more the Power Miyoo mini .. or a Retroid 3++

@thegamelounge659 3 ай бұрын

The RP3+ is a lot more powerful than the Miyoo Mini

@elisons 3 ай бұрын

1 mes e não conseguiu aprender a configurar os jogos do switch , você é péssimo.

@thegamelounge659 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment, I think the point is that cutting corners to be able to play Mario games when the performance isn’t there is just not something I would want to do, don’t get me wrong lots of switch games you could get playable, but don’t expect TOTK.

@chrisenkil 3 ай бұрын

I have a rg405m and if u want good performance u need to use certain builds in the rp4p it's not needed? Right?

@thegamelounge659 3 ай бұрын

Correct, all the builds I use are from the playstore standard release GitHub pages. The only extra is I use NetherSX2 which is a patch for AtherSX2 for PS2 emalation

@retrogold328 3 ай бұрын

What about the screen vsync issue?

@thegamelounge659 3 ай бұрын

I had to Google this as I didn’t know about it. Mine passed on V-Sync tester and I didn’t experience any issues but interesting people have had problems. I didn’t notice anything on my unit