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.
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.
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.
fan noise is a non-issue for me because I'm almost always wearing headphones when using a handheld anyway - and since the RP4P has bluetooth, that's even more convenient
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 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
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.
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
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
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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
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?
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.
@@thegamelounge659 ok ok, so when I'm running a game and it says widescreen patch on the top left corner that's what that is. I started form scratch on my rp4p, not that savvy in emulation but I got it working amazing.
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
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 🙏🏼
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.
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
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.
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
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
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These reviews are fantastic, I really enjoy them and look forward to watching
Thanks! Really appreciate the comment
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.
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.
This exchange aged sadly 😢
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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.
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.
this is actually a new take, with the multitude of videos out there. love it! keep up the good work king 👑
Thanks, really appreciate the comment.
fan noise is a non-issue for me because I'm almost always wearing headphones when using a handheld anyway - and since the RP4P has bluetooth, that's even more convenient
That is true. To be honest I never really have it on the highest most power hungry mode anyway.
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 🤦🏻♂️
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.
'''The yuzu devs are really active right now'' didn't age quite well :(
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After my issue with the right trigger, I’m wanting to get the Odin 2
Yeah, so frustrating that it shipped with a defect. My right trigger also not working but Retroid unresponsive…
@@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
Great review of these handhelds! Love your videos 😁
Thanks! Had a few issues with my RUclips account but hope to have a new video next week.
@@thegamelounge659 I am a new subscriber so I will def stay tuned to whats to come. Have a great week 😁
When you set switch games to 0.5x resolution a lot of them are playable
Interesting, how do they look though. I have a general rule that I don’t usually go below native res
@MyZimeCharts could you see the text with 0.5x resolution settings? 😅
@@Zen.bassoon on most Games you Dont really need Text and many also play fine with 0.75 res.
Really helpful video! Thank you 🙏
Very welcome. Thanks for watching 👍🏻
Ive been useing mine as a psp. Its great.
Yes these are the perfect PSP HD devices.
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.
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
haha excactl I kinda think the retroid pocket 4 pro is a odin light
Totally agree! Both are cool devices in different ways
Cant decide between this one and Anbernic RG 556
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
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.
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?
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.
I'm using Yaba Sanshiro 2 for Saturn emulation on my RP3+. It looks identical to the RP4P in the video
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.
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
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.
Very strange question, but does the device have an IMEI code?
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?
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.
Pronunciation Police here... Enn six four, significal!? You need to accompany me back to the station, sir.
Haha, I need to listen to these.
@@thegamelounge659 🙂
Wait does nintendogs work? I didn't think retroid had a working mic but I'm not sure
Great question.
Zelda wind waker also
why do they cost so much more in the uk. Cheapest ive seen is £250
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
Why is nobody showing arcade games on hand held? Does it come with mame?
Yes, MAME will work with both RetroArch and standalone emulator’s.
@thegamelounge659 Thank you I guess what I am asking is does it come with aracde games installed on sd card
It does not, there are no games on these devices. They come with Android OS and you need to install games
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
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.
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.
Sadly still an issue!
@@thegamelounge659 Damn, that's a shame...
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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?
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.
@@thegamelounge659 thx, i'll be waiting =D🙏
how do you add wide screen hacks?
Most of the widescreen hacks are actually built into the emulator. So Dolphin (GameCube) and NetherSX2 (PS2) have the option in the settings menu
@@thegamelounge659 ok ok, so when I'm running a game and it says widescreen patch on the top left corner that's what that is. I started form scratch on my rp4p, not that savvy in emulation but I got it working amazing.
Exactly that. Not all games will work perfectly. But on PS2 in particular it looks great
Could you do a video running mobox on it?
What about ps vita games ?? Can u play those ???
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
I wish I could get one but I’m poor lol
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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 🙏🏼
They both handle it easily. Just get whatever form factor you prefer
does it comes with build in games? where do u get your roms/emulators?
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.
Yuzu comment did not age well 😢
😂😂😅😥
How smudgy does the black plastic get?
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
@@thegamelounge659 thanks!
I wish this had a 4:3 display or maybe 3:2
Perhaps, it would make the unit even smaller but I like the widescreen in PS2/GC games that support it, and PSP!
Its more the Power Miyoo mini .. or a Retroid 3++
The RP3+ is a lot more powerful than the Miyoo Mini
1 mes e não conseguiu aprender a configurar os jogos do switch , você é péssimo.
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.
I have a rg405m and if u want good performance u need to use certain builds in the rp4p it's not needed? Right?
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
What about the screen vsync issue?
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