Retroid Pocket 4 / Pro ULTIMATE setup guide

[@adinwalls]

IMPORTANT NOTE: Yuzu and Citra have been seized by Nintendo and are not longer supported.

[@passme300]

@adinwalls have you tested Super Mario Odyssey? I got mine delivered today and tested this game but lots lagging, and the music is bad. Perhaps I missed a tweak or two?

[@dkrol997]

Any good alternatives?

[@adinwalls]

Hey there. Line3ds for 3ds and then Suyu is basically Yuzu but with a new name but if you dig you will find the last version of Yuzu.

[@godssaint1388]

Wrong I still use citra til this day. They just stop making it available

[@dkrol997]

@@godssaint1388 I think he just says what he has to in order to cyma from Nintendo, yes once you look it up you can get either or without issue

[@Cheddar277]

This little console for what it costs is something truly incredible! Also considering that you can play Android and streaming games with Steam and Xbox GamePass. practically with €200 you can do EVERYTHING and carry it in your pocket. Thank you for this very useful video! 🙏🏻🧀

[@adinwalls]

Very true!

[@atomicfrost8624]

Excellent job on making one of the most useful videos I've seen for the 4 Pro! I'm going to order a 4 pro as my first retro handheld, and was wondering how the setup process went. I'll be following along with this video when it arrives. I was thinking the setup would be the hardest part, but now it's deciding which color to order! 🤣

[@adinwalls]

Thank you. The setup can be annoying so I am hoping this video helps! I really like my Crystal white but all the choices are really good.

[@adinwalls]

Oh and I highly recommend a grip and a screen guard.

[@DJMAGIKORE]

Thankyou so much for this guide , i have used it now on two devices and made setup so easy , it was nice to have the video running in the background but follow the text guide at your own pace

[@adinwalls]

You’ve made my day!

[@Solitarious]

Getting mine today and am just realizing I’m not ready for this lmao

[@adinwalls]

Haha. One step at a time

[@tremoxo]

mine arrived today :)

[@adinwalls]

Yes!!

[@anthonyfellows390]

Just ordered my RP4Pro and while im quite savvy when it comes to emulation on Android systems still gonna be using this guide to get the most out of my system. Cant wait!!

[@adinwalls]

Thanks man. I love my RP4 pro setup. I have just put it down for a while for productivity sake!

[@pipedream690]

Even though I've got my RP4P set up how I like it I still can't help but watch Mr Walls have a fiddle.

[@adinwalls]

😍

[@enorma29]

Imagine having some Linux (not android) OS for the RP4+ with all this setup done out of the box. Like Onion OS for the Miyoo Mini.

[@adinwalls]

Like an image that you burn to the SD card. Yes that would be great.

[@skytree21]

most excellent setup guide for pocket 4 ever !!!

[@adinwalls]

Thank you!

[@shmuwee]

Thank you for putting the effort into this, super helpful for first time setup!

[@muzzworks]

20 minutes into this video and I realize that I did it all wrong. Damn you, Aidn, there goes my weekend! Great video man!

[@adinwalls]

Haha. My work here is done [mic drop]

[@eatereater6312]

Was going to get the 16bit color way but after seeing yours has me interested in the crystal👀

[@adinwalls]

Ya it’s great. Retrobreeze hates the grip but I kinda love it on my Crystal version

[@Evergreen085]

I've had my Retroid 4 pro for a few months now. I spent 2 weeks setting it up and learning as I'm completely new to the hobby. I'm about read to clear my 1 TB and start fresh. Dajisho has a weird error when pressing a Ps2 game is launches another menu making me pick the game twice. I then tried Emulation Station and will probably use their rom folders from now on. So much customizing and trying to figure things out! I love it and hate it. If only I could find a place to download complete rom sets!? I want to be able to download the entire rom set for each system and Pirate bay and few other sites are soooo slow to download from even with my fast internet. I'm still enjoying a ton of great games and truly think this is the best thing I've bought in over ten years. It does it all

[@adinwalls]

Hey there, the play store version of AetherSX2 does that. NetherSX2 shouldnt though. I have a new Android guide in the works that will give an updated PS2 setup. I still prefer Daijisho but I know alot of my KZbinr friends prefer Emulation Station. As far as Romsets go... google "NES [your chosen system] romset archive" you should find what you're looking for ;-) dont tell anyone i told you though...

[@Evergreen085]

@@adinwalls You're amazing! Thank you so much. Looking forward the updated PS2 setup video. I really enjoy learning about emulators/roms/android. My life is very stressful and when I build/play I momentarily forget about everything bothering me. It's very calming and I need that... Appreciate your videos and chats and looking forward to more content.

[@RG2SoldiersGaming]

Just brought a TB card 😁

[@AlmightyyCres]

Does it work well? I couldn't find the max SD card size for the RP2 Pro

[@RG2SoldiersGaming]

@@AlmightyyCres mine is working great 👍

[@xxmayhemxxgaming1690]

I have a 1.5tb card for it

[@DNAMobileGaming]

I thought you were going to say as complicated as possible at the start, great work Wall!

[@adinwalls]

Hehe honestly I tried to make this video a quick setup guide and it ended up as long as the others on KZbin. Hopefully I bring a unique flavour to the mix.

[@DNAMobileGaming]

@@adinwalls well your time stamps are perfect I've watched you since you were around the 5k mark and it's crazy to see your progress and this will be helpful to many!

[@adinwalls]

Ah cool thanks man. I was trying to remember where my subs were when I started the retro gaming and it’s crazy to see how it’s grown. Here’s to even bigger things!!

[@robertspeer665]

I'm able to add one ISO and play it but as soon as I add another, it doesn't get recognized and when I try to play it it just tells me to insert disc.

[@TheDarckSoulReaper]

Hello, I received a used RP4 pro. How can I reinitialize it without losing the startup interface and be able to see the startup screen as if it were the first time I turned on the console pls ? :)

[@Cultz_frCultz]

Hello, I can't launch my games with Daijisho and yaba sanshiro 2 pro what are the settings? Thanks for your help.

[@franciscogallardopriego4891]

Wonderful video Adin, much appreciated!

[@adinwalls]

Hey thank you

[@remdmm]

Someone mentioned having problems with yabasanshiro and I was wondering if someone could share the settings they are using to get it working on the RP4 Pro. Mine just shows a black screen with crackling audio and flashes about every ten seconds.

[@adinwalls]

Ah I would have to sit down and research this. I know there was a setup quirk here.

[@remdmm]

@@adinwalls If you could come up with a solution that would be great and really appreciated. I followed your setup and everything worked perfectly except for that emulator.

[@PolymerJones]

how do I SSH into RP4Pro from my Mac ? can't find information anywhere

[@adinwalls]

Hey man why don't you just plug the device in as an external drive?

[@PolymerJones]

@@adinwalls trying on Mac so you know how that goes. Device won’t show up. Installed MacDroid, it was showing rp4pro and infernal combined so I said screw if and just plugged in the memory card. I selected File Transfer on the rp4 and yeah. Worked on my PC though but my roms are on a Mac so I really don’t want to spend the hours dumping to a pc just to transfer over. A simple SSH would be cool, I’ve done it with other handhelds, so far everything is extra complicated with RP4pro

[@adinwalls]

@PolymerJones sorry man. The thing is that once Android is set up it's so user friendly. Just that initial hurdle that sucks.

[@peachjackson3856]

Mine didn’t go through this process when I powered it on. Strange. I am a complete noob when it comes to tech things although I have an extensive handheld collection.

[@adinwalls]

Where did you buy it from. This means someone has already opened it. However you can restart the setup in setting menu.

[@peachjackson3856]

@@adinwalls it was a gift so I’m not sure. I messed around with it a bit but nothing seemed to get me where I needed to be. Again, I’m a bit of a tech idiot. I just did a factory reset and we’ll see what happens. Thanks for the reply!

[@adinwalls]

Oh gosh I'm not sure factory reset was the right move. Once it's done check for updates. Once you're fully updated do the setup wizard.

[@peachjackson3856]

@@adinwalls I managed to download some emulators but I still can’t access the sd card. I’m hopeless lol. Thanks for your help though. I’ll keep fiddling and see what happens. I feel like an insufferable idiot. I usually can figure these things out but this one seems to have finally beat me

[@banemitic]

Retro emulating scene is so depressing. I know. I am part of it. Otherwise, great video!

[@adinwalls]

How is it depressing?

[@banemitic]

@@adinwalls I am talking more about general scene of "retro" and "emulating." Don't take it personally. I just watching this video because I am waiting for my RP4P, but I plan to have no more than 5 games at the moment on it. Because I never manage to focus on any device or game if I have everything setup perfectly with bunch of games. People presents themself like they are care about gaming, but they just like to be hoarders, steal games and saying every clone of clone of clone of the device with same hardware, but little bit different screen is what we must try or buy or whatever. They like more hardware, than games. I understand that, I am like that myself, but they are not honest. I have been collecting, fixing, selling consoles for some time and honestly, I don't have time to play games because of it. It is stupid. And yes I am also hoarder, with many, many devices, and that is the reason why I plan to make some video about whole scene. Consumer point of view video, because personally I believe retro and retro handheld scene is not helping people playing games. But distracting them from actually playing games. Again, nothing personal, I like your videos, but scene as a whole can be, as I said, depressing.

[@dkrol997]

everything is working great the only issue im having is installing odin tools? i have it on my pc but what file do i move over to the rp4?

[@adinwalls]

Ooooh this setup has been a while but Odin tools is an Android APK which you need to install. So navigate here on your Retroid device: github.com/langerhans/OdinTools/releases - download the release ending in .apk and install it

[@AishRios]

I feel so left out lol nether classic is based on 3668 an has better compatability in general ,nether 1.7 is based on 4248 and thats better for games that use the snowblind engine, like campions of norraad and baldurs gate dark alliance but will break other games like sly cooper.

[@adinwalls]

Yes. The PS2 situation is annoying. Hopefully a legendary dev does something for the team😊

[@adinwalls]

Just realised now that it’s you Aish. When you say left out… did you not get one? And then my answer to that is, don’t you have an Odin 2?! So you are not allowed to complain… 😂

[@AishRios]

@@adinwalls no I did I put out a review a few weeks ago I was just joking.

[@jamiedeck6414]

Any chance you can play Dragon's Lair in this setup? If you have all of the proper files.

[@adinwalls]

The SegaCD game? This should be able to play that uness theirs a rom/compatibility issue.

[@jamiedeck6414]

@@adinwalls I do have the SegaCD version of it; however, I can't figure out the settings/emulator to get it working.

[@imranmohammed3138]

Can i connect two bluetooth controllers to the device and play local mutiplayer games?

[@ImZfamous]

I just got mine today now can I download the roms from the retroid pro and launch them on the preloaded apps?

[@adinwalls]

Hey if you mean download ROMS via the browser on your device, yes that's up to you. And yes the preloaded apps will work fine.

[@ImZfamous]

Thanks for replying also I have a snes emulator that I downloaded but how do you have appear on the main screen with all the other apps? Not a fan of android lol

[@Cultz_frCultz]

thank you for your video, I have a question: my Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is not recognized by Redream? What should I do?

[@khaireeclark9200]

I’m so impossibly confused that I want to send this back I feel like I’m in over my head with “bios” and “ obtainium” is there a way I can pay someone to do this?

[@adinwalls]

Hey there. You don’t have to do all of these things. My advice is to find a system you want to play like Gameboy advance. Find out how to set up that one system. And move on from there

[@MD-sc1jk]

my PS2 games keep crashing with any of those versions 3668 and 4248 so far I have try GOW and Lego Batman both are .ISO format. GOW crashed when I was fighting Hydra and Lego Batman crashed during the fight with two face. any ideas. I am using Vulkan, 1.75x. I also tried under clocking and other changes and got the same results. others emulator like PPSSPP work fine, fan was set on smart and High Permormance.

[@adinwalls]

Hey thanks for the detailed feedback and honestly I am not sure. God of war should be working. Never tested Lego Batman. Have you tried different Roms?

[@tspk2337]

hello adin have u got a vita3k emulator working and do u have a pad config for Metroid prime trilogy on dolphin emulator

[@adinwalls]

I did get Vita3k working and I hear alot of work has been done but I just don't think emulation is there yet. I think if you really want to play Vita games it's still better to just find an old Vita

[@tspk2337]

@@adinwalls o ok thank u adin for replying back to me just to ask did u get control configuration for Metroid prime trilogy And loved your video setup it help me a lot

[@adinwalls]

Regard Metroid prime trilogy I haven’t gotten that set up either sorry man

[@tspk2337]

@@adinwalls o ok just to ask will u be doing a video on it

[@3STYLER]

Would have been easier if you just showed nstalling the emulator apps over obtanium. Less steps. You didn't show the feature in OdinTools where you can set your controller per app/emulator. Also you didn't set to kill the running emulators in daijisho and had to kill them manually each start of a new game.

[@Flo-ge4gy]

hello why drastic and no melonds ? whats the difference for now? thank you

[@adinwalls]

The Android Drastic app is usually better.

[@fenderman21guitar]

Can't find anyone talking about wii u emulation, could anyone help?

[@adinwalls]

I stand corrected but the last time I checked we didn’t have Wii U on Android.

[@CDubya.82]

This handheld is VERY tempting but Android is my major deterrent. Give me a Linux or Windows based device.

[@adinwalls]

The setup is frustrating for sure but once it’s done I much prefer it to Linux. Although I still prefer Linux on lower end devices.

[@z0h33y]

Why is this even a issue? Its practically a mini PC. Most of the apps you install from the GooglePlay Store. Etc. Maybe if you could explain the biggest/major issue with using Android then i could see where youre coming from, but i found it very intuitive, and obvious. Or at least, there wasnt any moment where i was thinking, "wow how do i install this? or how do i start my emulator up after ive moved games?", Everything is very point and click.

[@Lyamsandoval7861]

Guide for product keys?

[@adinwalls]

You need to extract them from your Switch

[@dreyfiferreira7753]

Could you please do a video testing Winlator or mobox on it?

[@adinwalls]

Interesting. What would be the benefit of trying to run windows apps on a relatively low powered device like this? I’m intrigued

[@YonkersDolphin]

Can i use this same guide for my odin lite?

[@adinwalls]

A lot of this setup will work for the Odin, yes

[@Parodimester]

Is the rp4 pro launcher bad?

[@adinwalls]

It's okay

[@Parodimester]

@@adinwalls okay thanks

[@keeshawnn6741]

Would it still work if I put the bios files on external storage ?

[@adinwalls]

To be safe put it on both internal and external

[@abrahamholguin5463]

No vita?

[@rac8747]

what yuzu version are you running? i notice everyone runs Mario wonder at around 50 to 60 fps but when i run it, my game is very choppy. Im running the latest version of yuzu, res is at .5

[@adinwalls]

Is your device performance mode set to its highest setting?

[@rac8747]

@@adinwalls yes it is!

[@adinwalls]

If your resolution is already set to 0.5 I’m not sure what else there is you can do. Close all background apps.

[@nickholo5152]

Jesus . Over an hour video to set this shit up. Does it need to be messed with on a regular basis in order for it to keep working?

[@adinwalls]

No this setup is pretty much going to keep you going forever.

[@benjaminmaysell]

Is this able to play xbox emulators?

[@lowlifeNPC]

No... Xbox game pass streaming=yes

[@benjaminmaysell]

@@lowlifeNPC thanks. It's weird to me that they can play switch wii ps2 but not original xbox

[@superstar-rp9ln]

Sir can you plz provide me bios files sir I am unable to run any game on my rp4 pro sir plz give me one memory card with all emulator and games I will pay before you send siri am Indian no body khow about these stuffs plz help me out

[@adinwalls]

Google!

[@arthurmilano2920]

What if we don’t have the money man? This guide is full of buy buy buy. What about the broke people man? This guide is ruined for the broke folks like me

[@shanehumberstone5262]

Can’t be that broke if you’ve bought a retroid pocket 4 pro

[@marcush4741]

​@@shanehumberstone5262 theyre $200 bucks. If I wasnt broke, I would have bought an odin 2 max.

[@adinwalls]

The written guide is nearly done! I will add it to the description as soon as I am done editing it.

[@Lillickypit]

Took me about two n a half weeks to set it up from scratch. Downloaded everything on the system itself. Did not use a PC and it is amazing. Ps2 and gamecube running at 3x resolution and switch. Most at 1x or 0.75. This device is incredible.

[@adinwalls]

I’m glad you took the time. It’s worth it. I really like an Android handheld with everything set up properly.

[@Error-Unknown-User]

I would love if you could walk me through your process, I’m new to android

[@Lillickypit]

@@Error-Unknown-User sure. Let me know what you need help with. It's worth the hassle.

[@johnnymesk8755]

Do you need a sd card reader to do it without a PC?

[@Lillickypit]

@johnnymesk8755 nope. Just internal memory SD card and an unzipper app. Then, just move everything to its correct folder with file manager. It's a bit tedious, but it works.

[@matthewjacobberger]

How so setup retro pocket 4 to play mobile games such as genshin impact with built in controller instead of touchscreen? If you or anyone knows how and can assist me would be appreciated.

[@rhwpo1195]

Hey man did you ever figure it out? I am trying to do the same thing, can’t find anyone who can explain how to do it

[@adinwalls]

@rhwpo1195 you need to use the key mapper from the top down menu

[@rhwpo1195]

@@adinwalls thank you 🙏🏾

[@MichaelJSNeves]

By any chance can this video be used for the Retroid Pocket 5? When it comes to setting up?

[@adinwalls]

Hey, yes alot of this will work for the RP5 but a new Android vid is long overdue, I have a few cool things to share

[@GrimReefer42000]

can someone please help me understand how to download roms without pc

[@adinwalls]

Just use chrome on the device.

[@nikonic022]

Thank you for the guide! I was curious on using the preinstalled apps or not. Also, so... pocket knife step not recommended? :)

[@adinwalls]

Haha no. Although I highly recommend a nice artisanal pocket knife. And ya, I gave a bit of thought to which apps to get from where.

[@adinwalls]

The written guide is ready! www.adinwalls.com/2024/02/22/retroid-pocket-4-pro-setup-guide/ If you see any errors please let me know and I will happily respond with a sarcastic remark 😀

[@janX9]

Tip: a turn off autofocus. Your auto focus keeps blurring the shot.

[@thomasmasci]

Hi ! it says "account suspended" when I try to reach your written guide, can you please upload it again ?

[@adinwalls]

@thomasmasci sorry about that. I had an issue with my service provider but it's back up now

[@poupou5833]

Great video. On my rp4, vibration won't work in any of the emulators except dolphin mmjr2, do you have similar issues ?

[@adinwalls]

Hmmm I haven’t noticed but that is a possibility. You should report the issue to Retroid so they can look into it for their next update.

[@AntTerro]

It's probably only works for games that uses the vibration feature, some GameCube and PS2 games not all. All retro games that came before doesn't use the feature, not sure about Switch since I've never played it.

[@3STYLER]

Would have been easier if you just showed nstalling the emulator apps over obtanium. Less steps. You didn't show the feature in OdinTools where you can set your controller per app/emulator. Also you didn't set to kill the running emulators in daijisho and had to kill them manually each start of a new game.

[@IDIlII]

Late to the party but thank you!

[@adinwalls]

You're welcome!

[@soundslikefyci]

Hey, just going through the tutorial - what do I do if I just went ahead and installed everything without knowing what I was doing? Can I factory rest and start over?

[@Rule7SK]

My RP4 Pro is now not lettting me update. Can yo8 do a video on clearing the cache or making sure internal storage is not filled up?

[@JoelsterG4k]

I have this and I gave up on the setup process, its my first time so it is super complicated for me, the roms, the bios, I don't even know if I got the right ones.

[@adinwalls]

My advice is to start with one system. Forget about Daijisho. Just download one emulator and get started.

[@PapaP86]

Is there any way an image of all these optimized installation/settings could just be downloaded and loaded onto the device? Any time I get a new handheld emulator device, the part I dread the most is setting everything up. I used to enjoy it, tweaking everything, etc, but after having done it several times over the years it's just time/effort I don't care to spend.

[@adinwalls]

Not yet unfortunately

[@Brittainy89]

This will be my first retro handheld (I have done so much research haha) and I am very glad to have your guide for when it arrives! Mostly excited for gamecube as it was a console I have never owned!

[@adinwalls]

I think you've ended up on a good one. And yes it'll play alot of GameCube.

[@basedgodaj234]

will i be able to download roms and bios just using the RP4 pro if i dont have any access to a computer to download all the files and then upload?

[@adinwalls]

Yea you can actually do that with your browser

[@nathanadams8908]

I have a question how do i download games for the retroid pocket 4 pro does it have games in the files or do i have to use a roms website if i have to use a roms website whats the best website for the retroid pocket?

[@adinwalls]

Hey there. I’m not allowed to tell you how to get ROMS but just use Google.

[@nathanadams8908]

Okay thanks ​@@adinwalls

[@CHICKENmcNUGGIESMydude]

even i need video like these sometimes i know how to do it but its good having a step by step video

[@TheRetroJester81]

Proceeds to watch setup guid . And yet still sets up the way I usually do😅

[@adinwalls]

lol well I guess it’s worth a journey but I think eventually you find your own style.

[@TheRetroJester81]

@@adinwalls im just use to the way I do things . Just like watching what other people do. And so happy I hoarded all my roms. I’m up to 13tb worth of roms . I buy a new hdd/ssd every few years to back up on new devices because storage can fail. People call me crazy but I still have my roms

[@louiscypher9493]

Hi, do you succeed to play dead or alive xtreme scarlet with yuzu on this console ? Tanks you for your answer.

[@adinwalls]

I haven’t tried that game sorry

[@louiscypher9493]

@@adinwalls Thanks for your answer.

[@noelgonzalez1511]

I have been having issues in the dolphin emulator.my left stick is working but at the same time is like reading the L2 button and is making playing games in the retroid pocket 4 plus difficult. Please can you address this if there is a solution...keep the good work!!!

[@adinwalls]

Hey there I’m not sure what your problem is with the device. Are some of the buttons not working?

[@noelgonzalez1511]

All buttons work perfect even in the others emulator they are perfect only in the dolphin emulator i have that issue... thanks for your reply!!!

[@noelgonzalez1511]

Ilthe issu is only with the left stick ,is like its using also the l1 and l2 buttons including the left analog stick. It makes movement difficult playing games in the dolphin emulator( the reason why i bought this console the first place)

[@adinwalls]

If the left stick is working everywhere else then you need to try remapping it

[@bacardi80]

Do the Analog pocket

[@venomousleif]

None of my 3ds games load in citra,help pls

[@adinwalls]

Try the encryption tip in my written notes

[@venomousleif]

​@@adinwalls Followed those steps nothing even read something about renaming to .cci for citra...still nothing,do I need to add a bios for it to work ?

[@adinwalls]

Hey there if you’d like to join my Discord: discord.gg/QWk8xEf8

[@hotplugin]

Thanks 🎉

[@doriginaldigitaltim]

Thank you! I can now see why people are selling these as soon as they get them. The setup and transfers took me all day. I enjoy the setup as much as playing the games...Now it's a beast!

[@adinwalls]

Yes it’s a bit of a mission. I think people need to be made aware of the pitfalls of emulation

[@nanogaminghd4286]

Can you use this guide to setup 2s??

[@adinwalls]

Hey there. The only thing I would change is some of the emulators. I would use Dolphin for Handheld for GameCube and for 3DS I haven’t tested Canary on the 2S so if it doesn’t work try Citra MMJ. And use a lower resolution output in the settings of most of my emulator setups.

[@lowlifeNPC]

Got to retro gaming corps. Way more coverage and comprehensive guides.