Retroid Pocket Flip / 3+ / 2S beginner's guide START HERE
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- Опубликовано: 6 июл 2024
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Here are my written notes: tinyurl.com/2p9yr6f5
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Apologies! Many of the screen prompts were not rendered when we exported the video. For all those details please click on the website article above 👆
Also note that although i have not used rhe RP Flip in this video due to it not having been shipped yet, everything in this video is relevant to setting up the Flip.
Please follow the time stamps below:
00:00:00 - Retroid Pocket Flip and 3+ setup guide
00:00:36 - What you will need
00:01:00 - Initial Android 11 setup on Retroid Pocket 3+
00:03:16 - Using Retroid Launcher to create a file system
00:05:29 - Installing ROMs
00:06:21 - SD Card setup
00:06:57 - Installing bios files
00:07:47 - Moving ROMs onto my device
00:08:31 - Neogeo BIOS files
00:09:20 - NB note about BIOS files
00:10:06 - Downloadinf emulators
00:10:41 - Handhelds settings
00:11:57 - PART 2 SETTING UP EMULATORS
00:13:09 - Setting up Yabasanshiro on Android
00:16:49 - Vita3k
00:17:26 - Redream setup on Retroid Pocket
00:21:59 - Setting up Drastic on Retroid Pocket
00:26:47 - Setting up PPSSPP on Retroid Pocket
00:30:39 - Setting up Duckstation on Retroid Pocket
00:34:02 - Dolphin setup on Retroid Pocket
00:37:09 - Setting up Citra on Retroid Pocket
00:39:50 - Setting up M64Plus FZ on Retroid Pocket
00:43:21 - Setting up AetherSX2 on Retroid Pocket
00:51:00 - Re-installing Retroid Apps
00:51:35 - Helpful links
00:52:28 - RetroArch setup guide
00:54:49 - Marker 53
00:56:26 - Map RetroArch hotkeys
01:00:44 - Save settings for RetroArch
01:02:16 - Remove RetroArch onscreen overlay
01:02:49 - Set up Retroachievements on RetroArch
01:04:28 - Setting up Daijisho
01:04:48 - Download platforms in Daijisho
01:05:51 - Basic settings for Daijisho
01:08:00 - Linking ROMs and emulators in Daijisho
01:13:16 - Boxart for Daijisho
01:13:59 - Set up widgets in Daijisho
01:15:59 - Retroachievements in Daijisho
01:16:31 - Highlights menu in Daijisho
01:16:51 - Daijisho app menu
01:17:23 - Set Daijisho as Android homescreen
01:18:24 - PART 3 - Retro screen settings
01:20:14 - NES screen settings
01:23:03 - SNES screen settings
01:25:12 - Sega Master System screen settings
01:26:04 - Sega Genesis screen settings
01:28:25 - Arcade retro screen settings
01:30:06 - Gameboy retro screen settings
01:33:17 - Gameboy Advance screen settings
01:34:15 - Atari retro screen settings
01:35:40 - Tweaking gameplay performance on Retroid Pocket
01:37:59 - Mod recommendations for the Retroid Pocket
01:38:56 - Viewers' Questions
Retroid Pocket Flip / 3 + beginner's guide START HERE 
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Citra is no longer supported by the developers. If you already have it downloaded, keep it. There are also forks of Citra but legally this emulator is no longer in circulation.
For an amateur like me honestly its really overwhelming to do all of this especialy since i dont really have roms library. But after i am done with all of this only smile left on my face. I really appreciate this kind of videos. I really would be at lost if not for you video and resell my retroid pocket flip 😂
I just ordered a Pocket Flip. Thank you so much for creating this video! I didn't realize how much set up was necessary, but you've made the process much easier to understand and to get me gaming ASAP. Appreciate you.
Thank you so much. I went into a lot of detail here. The critical things are bios and Roms, setting up your emulators and connecting them to your front end. I am also awaiting shipment of my Flip and I must say I am very excited 😊
How do you get the roms on the as cars complete noob here to this my first handheld rom will be the flip once I figure out how to get the rims on my sd card
Wow, this is THOROUGH!
Hehe yes I went over the deep end on this one
You ara a LIFESAVER! I just received my Flip. I probably could have figured out how to load games but would have been stuck with the Retroid Pocket loader. This was my first experience with Daijisho and with using shaders/filters in RetroArch. I'm really only using NES, SNES, Genesis, and FB Neo/MAME, and I absolutely love the CRT stuff. This tutorial was fantastic!! Many thanks, Adin.
I am so sorry I missed these kind word. I hope you are still enjoying gaming on your Retroid device
Wow I just subscribed. Great video, Very clear and concise. As an owner of the pocket 2plus, 3 and now pre-ordered the pocket flip. This video was fantastic. I installed Daijisho on my logitech g cloud and it is awesome! Great call on suggesting that front end. Keep up the great content.
Thank you! Glad it’s of value.
I trying to get help from anyone I can I just gt rp3+ and I don't have PC can I do everything with a gd tablet I also have micro SD card card and micro SD card reader please help me I don't wanna start to do anything yet so I don't screw up my stuff thanks
Bro, thank you so much for this super detailed setup guide. I’m a newbie and thanks to you I was able to set everything up from the first go. You f*cking rule 🙌🏽
Haha awesome. Ya I try to make these very step by step with a nice use friendly end resilt
Just ordered the retroid P3+, video saved for later, this will be handy! Thanks a lot!
Great I hope it helps. The set up in depth. The part I like most is my retro shaders and filters, it really makes the experience special.
Thank you so much for this setup video!! I just ordered a rp2s!
Oh great!
When I get my retroidpanties imma come here cause u seriously did every step ! Thank u sir ! 🎉
This is great! There are SO MANY awesome videos about how to setup the RP3+, but yours, I feel is the most in-depth. I ordered one over the weekend (and it should be here by Friday) so I cannot wait to pull your video up and do a side by side setup and play some retro games
Thank you for this!
Thanks for the in depth guide Adin!
👍
This is awesome thanks so much boss man ❤❤❤
Amazing video 👍🏾
The frustration is that Retroid expects you to setup emulators by yourself. Surely once I load Roms and Bios by myself it should be over. Having to Setup evrry single emulator just drives buyers towards a more convenient system like Ambernic. The RG Nano (my first Ambernic) is a great little marvel (altough a gimmick) and the perfect keychain.😂 No setup necessary. (let alone the games).
Metroid have done a lot of the leg work with some of these emulators. Even with Anbernic I would still go through the emulators and make sure that my controls are mapped correctly etc But I do agree that something like the RG405M is a little easier to set up
Yeah. I have everything. I just wanna play my games already. Tired of screwing with this thing. May as well be bricked right out the box
great video, thank you. I have a question, how do you delete saved states for different games?
This is SO GOOD. Want to do this with my phone as I don't own a retro handheld but this is basically an android setup guide (which is awesome). You sound like you are from South Africa? I'm from South Africa
After watching this video, this is now my go-to video to point people too when they ask where to start when getting a Retroid pocket device on Reddit and Facebook.
Ah thank you. I really went off the deep end in terms of detail on this video. But I am realising I need to do this once in a while when the topics needs it.
@@adinwalls but that’s what I like about it. For several of these guides some of the others have made they are very broad and don’t show much outside of here’s to basics to get going and that’s it. Heck I have been into emulation for quite a while and found the shader part particularly useful because what looks good on my pc monitor doesn’t look great on the rp3+.
My 3+ should be here n 5 days and I seen a couple of these starter videos and not sure which one I should use...retro gaming corps have a gd one ...this one is also gd
Subscribed. Thanks.
In the Citra (Nintendo 3DS) setting process you set both ZL and Pause Menu as L2. Won't that cause unwanted inputs when you use that button?
I haven’t had any issues yet. And I’ve been playing a fair amount of 3DS since making this video.
Your setup steps are correct. Well done lad. I prefer a different frontend but generally, your setup should be perfect for getting someone who knows nothing about setting up either a RP3/3+/Flip. Thanks for the content young lad.
Im trying to get help from anyone I can I just gt my rp3+ I don't have PC can I do everything with a gd tablet.i also have a micro SD card and micro SD card reader please help me
@@EricFriedman-re4gs What are you trying to do with it exactly?
@@STR82DVD basically the whole set up I'm not sure if I need to buy a laptop to set everything up right without having problems...if you think i can set everything up from a tablet please lmk...i truly appreciate you getting bk to me hope you have a good day..
@@EricFriedman-re4gs if you setup your SD card up as portable storage then you should be able to use it in a tablet to transfer your games to it without a computer. Then you can move your files back and forth between the tablet and the RP flip using sneakernet.
@@STR82DVD your awesome bro you are the only one to talk to me..
Wish this world had more ppl like you in it... thanks again
14:24 on the community compatibility spreadsheet for the RP3+, it says what backend they use to make it run best
Yes they do.
Thank you for the video! How do I transfer my save files from my internal memory to SD Card?
You can just select the files in the file browser and select MOVE and the navigate to external and choose a folder.
Thx so much Adin 🙏🙏 does NFS Most Wanted work on this Device? You have it on the GameCube section
I haven’t tested it! So many games haha. I can give it a go later and let you know. Also just check that community spreadsheet.
Awesome guide, was wondering, when you added that shader for NES, did you find fps dropped? On my flip it dropped to around 50 fps, which I find unacceptable. Still trying to identify best blend of shaders that are also performant…
Hey there I did not check the fps and with NES you shouldn’t be seeing performance issues on this device.
Hi Adin, just curious for resi4 which have 2 disc on Gamecube, does Dolphin accept .m3u file or we just have to eject and load disc 2
I haven’t had a chance to test this unfortunately. I am sure you could find this on the website for the Dolphin emulator. There’s also the forks of dolphin to check out
Thank you so much Adin, it helped a lot in my setup for my flip. Just a question about about RE4, I couldn't get it to run at full screen, any tips?
Resident Evil 4 - which platform is that again? I should be able to point you in the right direction.
I am so glad the video was helpful.
@@adinwalls thank you, i figured it out, there's a wide screen option in the game menu that I haven't enabled. Also any tips for game cube game that have 2 disc, do I copy them in one folder or just put them in the game cube rom folder? Thank you
You should be able to have them in a folder.
@@adinwalls thank you so much, just one last question, i followed your guide for ps2 emulator but was unable to get it to run nfsmw well, very choppy
How long do you think this guide will hold up for? Let's say I held out until a retroid pocket 4 plus or something a year from now on a newer Android version, do you think this guide would still be useful or would some of it be incorrect? Just curious, regardless thanks for the high effort content!
Hey man, not sure why you’re asking but an RP4 will definitely need a new video. Android emulation is changing so rapidly, I’m not even sure if I should make a separate video on it. I may just create a separate website article and update it monthly.
What are you talking about. I can’t get it to work now😆
Thanks for this tutorial. Question, where do I download the bios files?
If you check my written notes I have listed the bios files you need. All you need to do is google them.
Would this guide be a good reference for setting up an Ayn odin as well?
There may be some minor differences but essentially yes.
I have one on the way and I'm new to the retro handheld community. Is there a way to front load an SD card with all the ROMS so I can just insert the card into the Pocket flip when it arrives? Thanks
Hey there. Yes technically. The Android system will ask to use the SD card as phone storage or external storage, you must choose external storage. I used my existing card from the Retroid Pocket 3+ in this way and it works.
@@adinwalls So what in your opinion is the best place to get said ROMS and is there a guide on how to setup the folders. As I said, I'm new to all this so any help is appreciated.
*Would the Ambernic pre-loaded games sd card work on the Retro Pocket Flip?*
For which Anbernic device?
Hi, did your retroid device come with Google Play on it? My Pocket Flip did not and I don't see a timestamp for how you got that on there to get Daijisho.
When you first sign into the device it asks if you want Google services. You need to say yes and sign in. Or else you won’t get the play store.
I need to figure out how to move the bios file onto my sd🐸
I just got my pocket slip in the mail today. I have to say it’s a pain in the ass I’d rather the ones that come with the games pre-loaded. This looks like a nightmare waiting to happen.
I would say start with the set up will wizard load audio games into folders go through each emulator and you should be good to go
Do you have a guide to setup ports ? Like Doom or half life . I have about 30 ports on my RG353M Linux side . But not sure about android. Any support is greatly appreciated
Hmmm I haven’t thought about ports. There must be an app for that! Although ports were specifically developed for Linux
I cant decide between Retroid Pocket 3 plus or Flip. I want to play PS2, PS1, PSP, N64 and Dreamcast games plus a few Android forks of PS2 titles that are already on the Play Store. I'm not sure if the hinges on the Flip break easily and I heard the cooling fan can be noisy. Will I need a grip if I get the Pocket 3 plus? Im going to put all my favorite roms on a 512 GB SD card.
The grip is nice albeit a bit fiddly. The Flip is such a lovely device. One of my top devices of the year, but the screen encroaches on the R1 and L1 buttons which, for me, was a pain playing Metroid Prime for GameCube which essentially uses up all the buttons. If this is your only device get the RP3+. But if you already have a steam deck or something, the Flip is something special to own (I haven’t heard any reports of broken hinges).
what version of drastic are you using as the latest wont work on my flip?
Hey man, I am using the latest paid version from the play store.
Hey Adin. Is the link in the description the same one you order from to have it sent to SA?
The link to buy the Flip? Yes. I ordered directly from Retroid. The will start shipping from about the 10th of April but that was for the first lot of orders. Also, their shipping is very fast. Once they actually send it off it takes about 5 days which is incredible.
Your channel looks really cool. You guys seem to be doing well with it.
@@adinwalls OK awesome and the shipping fees and import costs?
@@adinwalls thanks. Only just started this one 😁
Ya there will probably be an import fee. It’s usually under R300
What’s the name of the clock background
Do you know what sd card is need for the rp3? I hear Sam disk sd card could work
Any good quality SD card is fine.
what file format system should I use? (exFAT, FAT32, NTFS)
If you’re referring to the SD card, exFAT will probably be best although I don’t think it matters too much.
Are we really certain that the Pocket Flip will be identical to the 3+ in terms of software? I ask because I pre-ordered one myself and am genuinely curious. Thanks!!
So far, it is running Android 11 which is the same as the RP3+. However once I get my hands on it I will make any necessary adjustments to the written guide. Videos show an updated launcher but in the guide I recommend Daijisho as a better option.
It is slightly different. I'm trying to follow this tutorial video with my Retroid Pocket Flip and there are some differences. It's a pain, I can tell you!
@@sdlock83 the only difference I can foresee (which I am working on) are the m1 and m2 buttons. Apart from that the devices are identical.
Flip is slightly better because its supposed to have a fan and better cooling but it has worse sticks and not as comfortable triggers.
Was trying to post this on Thursday, but RUclips would not let me, on my phone. Here it is now. Not watched the whole video yet:
"Wowee! Epic...just tucking in, whilst I wait, quite a long time I think, for my dinner in a crowded, noisy Oslo hotel restaurant. Maybe you will convince me to make the effort to use Daijisho (or however it is spelt)...though the Retroid Launcher seems to work well enough."
😊Daijisho all the way!
@@adinwalls ...I'm sure, but the thing is, everything works fine now with the Retroid Launcher. I can play the games I want to play...& I want that to be my focus now, playing games, not endlessly tinkering.
I don't think I can get Doom & Quake...or Amiga 500/1200 & Atari ST roms running from the Retroid Launcher...can I?...but maybe it is easy with in Daijisho? THAT might convince me to make the effort...when I'm not too busy grinding through Ultimate Ghosts & Goblins (PSP), Huntdown (Android) & now Speedball 2 (Megadrive) with a properly decent team now, crushing the opponents (mainly).
Not sure if Daijisho will make a difference there. And you’re right sometimes I forget to at not everyone wants to fiddle with firmware and front ends!
@@adinwalls ...oh I think it's great fun, but am struggling with the amount of procrastination engendered by game playing (better than mindless phone scrolling at least)...let alone fixing something that isn't broken. So Daijisho is not going to add Amiga and Atari ST emulation or easy ways to run DOOM & QUAKE to my arsenal?
There no downloading games from itself? I dont have laptop or computer
First and foremost, thank you very much for your video. Just awesome, man. I did exactly the same you did on your video but I'm getting issues with FB Neo and CPS 2 and 3 (probably 1 too, depends on the game I guess). The issue says "this game is know but one of your romsets is missing files for THIS VERSION of FBNeo". Can you give me some light to the right direction to fix the error?
I can’t remember right now. I know there were some issues here but I got it working. Please also check my written guide.
Have you downloaded the FinalBurn neo core in RetroArch?
Are you using Daijisho? I have “cps1 - RetroArch 64 - fbneo “ selected in the Daijisho settings.
@@adinwalls yes I got it like you did on the guide
@@adinwalls yes, daijisho and the core is selected properly. I’ve read that I have to rebuild the romset but I don’t really understand what’s exactly what I have to do
Where do you get these BIOS files Can someone help me! Please
Can i use a tablet instead of pc cause i don't have pc but i have a tablet usb c cable and micro SD reader also my 3+ will arrive in 4 days and im going to use ur video for sure cause im just starting out thanks
I’m not sure you may need to do some workarounds
@@adinwalls what are work arounds I truly appreciate you...sorry to bug you just your the only person that knows wat hes doing and is not a jerk u actually reply bk and are sincere
Why is my sd card showing up as internal in settings but in files/rar its not showing up
Games and stuff
How do u reset ur flip since I failed to install the apps at the initial install?
Go into Android settings, and then handheld settings (I think) and you should be able to reset the device.
I think the option is called “enter startup wizard” or something like that.
Did you miss the setting for Gameboy Color or you can just leave it at default?
Gameboy color: Shader: handheld>lcd3x.glslp - save Save Content Directory Preset
Sorry I did indeed forget to do it on the video but it’s on my written notes
I'm new for this consoles, I hope you can see my question, Do we need BIOS files for all systems (Playstation, Nintendo, Sega, etc.)? What happen if I dont install BIOS? Thanks man.
Then you won't be able to run each core
@@EricFriedman-re4gs thanks
I am hearing some (disturbing) reports that there are problems with speakers with reversed polarity on the RP3+. Can anyone speak to that and potentially assuage my fears lol?
I have not heard anything like that.
I have a question?
are games on the console Or do you have to load it yourself?
Hey there you need to add your own Roms and bios files
@@adinwalls 🙏🙏
I added my mame roms but when I try to scan them to put them in game library it doesn’t work I don’t want I’m doing wrong can someone help me
There are a few factors here. For one, have you downloaded the RetroArch cores and assigned the correct core in Daijisho?
I have the latest citra antutu version but daijisho wont play the games, the library is on there but when i click to play it sends me back to dajisho
Have you set the emulator up independently. Ie. Opened the app and linked the rom folder
It’s also worth noting that the Citra Canary build has come along nicely and may work better now
@@adinwalls yeah i have it set and can boot games from the citra app.
Problem! Google Play won't download retroarch because my rp2s's android version is too advanced aparently... what can I do?
Hmmm that doesn’t sound right.
Just download RetroArch from their website. I don’t recall if you can get an apk there
When I plug in my Pocket Flip to my pc it keeps connecting and disconnecting, anyone else have this issue? I've tried different USB ports and different cables :(
I haven’t had this issue. Maybe contact Retroid.
same issue, had to do it with google drive on cloud :/
Hello can someone help me please.
I deleted all players when I reset, how do I download them all again?
There are no games on the device how do I reload it again?
I'll be happy to hear back.
Hi there in the video I explain how to start up the setup wizard for the device. I also show how to set up your Roms.
@@adinwalls I've seen it unfortunately doesn't work for me.
I don't have a player on it.
how do i load the players onto the handheld .
Unfortunately, I can't speak English and that's why I don't understand everything about your video
@user-fi7nx1mu3k there is a fix for this but it might be easier to get a new sd card
@@adinwalls is there SD card with games for retroid pocket flip
or possibility to download the games
Can't ı just use internal storge? İnstead of buying New SD Card
Yes. I do point out in the video that I am using both internal and external storage for all my games.
@@adinwallsı think 128 GB is more than enough for my games. But we will see after the device comes out...
@@cankarahan8013 if you get into GameCube, PSP, 3DS etc. you will run out of space quite quickly. That being said, if you just tidy up your Roms every few weeks, you’ll be fine.
I think there is a market for retro system third party setup. I would have happily paid extra for someone to get the machine ready for me. I know some love the whole process but not everyone has to.
There are people on Etsy selling illegally preset up SD cards
Can the rp3plus run ps vita games
Not very well
Do you think I could fit 80 PS2 games...25 PS1 games..22 PSP games and 28 game cube games on a 256 Samsung Evo micro SD card
lol I have no idea
Just got mine but no sd card…was so disappointed bc I love this thing
Yes Retroid don’t provide that. A basic SanDisk card will work fine
@@adinwalls ok I didn’t know…this video is great thank u
I have just gone through the set up process. I spent about 2-3 hours with it. It was tedious but I think it has been worth it. I'm really surprised with the PS2 performance. For a machine that "can't do PS2" according to some comments I have read about it, it has managed to run the games I want to play at 100% speed. Some of them with 1.5x resolution too. I wouldn't call that not being able to run ps2 :D
I am trying to get help from anyone I can I just got rp3+ and I don't have PC .can I do everything with a gd tablet..I also have a micro SD card and micro SD card reader please help me..
Hey you won’t get all this done with a tablet
@@adinwalls can a laptop get everything done if so I'm going to buy one please lmk thanks your awesome don't let anyone tell you different
where do I download all the games?
Unfortunately I can’t give you guidance on that.
@@adinwalls it's ok I found a website where I can look but no download 👍 I wouldn't wanna do anything illegal!
Where can I download games??
Hey man. Technically you should be ripping Roms from games you own but just google. You’ll find them easily.
I have googled rom archive
I can't seem to find game files anywhere online to actually put on the flip is anyone able to help?
I’m sure someone can help you via private message but I cannot officially help you with this.
Did you ever get help on finding roms
@@EricFriedman-re4gs nope my retried had been sitting ever since because I havnt been able to find out how to put games onto it
@@nikaa1268 which device do you have
@@EricFriedman-re4gs retried pocket flip
Where is the flip?
1st
*Will you set mine up for me? You have all the stuff pre-downloaded. I pay you £20.*
Hehe sorry man I can’t do that remotely.
@@adinwalls
¹ Are you in the UK
² What if you just set up the micro sd memory card for me (via UK post)?
I’m so damn frustrated with how complicated this thing is. I’ve got all my games and emulators that play flawlessly on my laptop. This peice of crap won’t even open them. It wants me to download a bunch of garbage, it wants to use the internet to track what I play and get me to make accounts. I’m trying to game off the books, real retro. I own the game, it’s mine to play whenever, wherever I want regardless of Wi-Fi and people trying to rip me off…🐸🍺🔪🔥
this extensive set up is odd, my Retroid Pocket 2 came preinstalled with tons of games, and even had a marketplace where I could easily download more games. This looks very complicated. I ordered the Flip but now I am kind of disappointed.
Hey there. To explain, Retroid don’t ship the device with any games, only Android, and their front end. Legally no manufacturer is permitted to ship devices with games or bios files. The fact that any of them do this is pretty sketchy to say the least.
@@adinwalls legally for who ? China doesn't exactly adhere to international law. Frankly , as long as they are defunt consoles, I do not see the problem. After all if those consoles come empty I might as well use my Gamesir X2 Pro with my phone and play on a even bigger and better screen. To be clear I also own an Evercade with most retro carts but it is only restricted to very ancient games.
I totally get the frustration. Many games we just play as ROMs are still licensed to game creators and Nintendo. So it’s a grey area at least. I actually respect Retroid for trying to be ethical. Some manufacturers are even shipping devices with paid emulators but not paying the devs. Which I find appalling.
Where is Retroid Pocket Flip / 3 in this video?