BEST Bang For Buck Handheld? | Retroid Pocket 4 Pro Vs TrimUi Smart Pro!

I actually have a soft spot for the TrimUI Pro but is it seriously a contender next to the Retroid Pocket 4? In some ways yes and others no - still here is what it can do in comparison!
Welcome to this new handheld tech channel for 2024 - It's a place where I can just enjoy the nerdier aspects of my passion for gaming. If you enjoy it consider sticking around!
Mark

[@MarkiTechYt]

I have a real soft spot for the TrimUI Smart Pro - warts and all!

[@viruscure4677]

Can you tell me what this background music is so I can use it for sleep 💤

[@viruscure4677]

It's a very soothing melody

[@davidrhodes9997]

Great review. I have the RP3 plus and the Trimui with a 4 pro on the way. Surprisingly, I still like the Trimui including the slightly clunky software. It plays PSP quite well too. It feels great to use and actually has a fairly good screen and speakers. If the Retroids didn't exist I'd be happy with the Trimui - the sticks seem fine to me too.

[@MarkiTechYt]

Yeah it's got a definite charm to it. Do you have any issues with the joystick not registering??

[@davidrhodes9997]

@@MarkiTechYt No issues. It works fine.

[@MarkiTechYt]

That's really good to know I might have to send mine for replacement

[@lookingforwookiecopilot]

​@@MarkiTechYt Have you tried calibrating them? There's a option for that in "settings". Plus, I've heard that either a firmware or sd card update addressed issues (don't remember which) with the joysticks, if maybe you're using an older version?

[@georgepierre3594]

The trimui is the best device under $70 imo. feels the most premium out of the bunch.

[@STR82DVD]

Well, a Ferrari 250 GTO and Mini Austin both have bloody wheels but comparing them is a Fool's errand.

[@RedBeardRetroTech]

I've been a fan of switch up for years, I just heard the voice and was like, is this mark? It is! Have a great day and thanks for the video❤

[@haysen123]

The name of the BGM? Sounds calming

[@Autotrope]

TrimUI sticks are kinda like the ones on a Vita

[@lookingforwookiecopilot]

I've had my Trimui for a few weeks now, and absolutely love it. The analog sticks work just fine for me, and I never really need the triggers, so it doesn't bother me that they suck. I don't have much use for Dreamcast, but the PSP games I play work just fine. My only real gripe with this device is that it doesn't play GameCube,...but then I bought it before I realized that I'd rather have GameCube than N64, NDS, or Dreamcast. Hopefully in a few years Trimui will make one that does,...and I can wait, 'cause the Retroid is so damn butt ugly! 😁

[@MarkiTechYt]

Yeah I did wonder if mine was faulty! Mark

[@lookingforwookiecopilot]

@@MarkiTechYt If you only paid $50 for it, you may have just gotten the early version, which I've heard had some issues. Upgrading the firmware should fix the joystick issues.

[@georgepierre3594]

Go for a retroid pocket 4 or + if u need gamecube emulation. My dimensity 810 oneplus n300 phone i got for 50 usd. plays gamecube flawlessly, and I bought a 20 dollar controller to attach to it.

[@AishRios]

its using PS Vita sticks

[@MarkiTechYt]

I wouldn't mind that if mine actually worked 😂

[@AishRios]

@@MarkiTechYt picking those sticks was a weird choice 😂

[@MarkiTechYt]

​@@AishRiosI Yeah really strange choice, I think they just wanted a really low profile device. Mark

[@ramonfletcher]

Do you do a switch channel? I recognise your voice.

[@renechristiantio1209]

Yeah. It seems like yhe same voice with Mark from SwitchUp channel

[@MarkiTechYt]

Hey mate yep it's me a Markio!

[@renechristiantio1209]

I knew it. Congrats for a new channel. Love to listen to your voice. Keep it up.

[@dechinaman]

This!!! Knew I recognised the voice. Congrats on the channel, loved your work on SwitchUp. Subscribed 👏🏼 Seeyaaaa

[@SimonJonesUK]

Can't believe i missed this one! Great review and comparison! 😎

[@dr.strange6458]

Background music unnecessary..good overall content 😊

[@biblouk2171]

Hello, thx for the video ! Is it possible to have the link to buy the little thumb protections that you are presented ? Thx

[@dreno360]

Great video!!! Sometimes comparisons like these are important because the market is so vast.

[@newsofthenerd]

Fun fact linux is the kernel on both systems. They are both Linux. Although the GNU Linux has probably got a much newer kernel. Some android stuff I still running kernel 4 from years ago

[@tomlion0116]

Hey I heard you from SwitchUp!!!

[@MarkiTechYt]

Yes

[@tomlion0116]

@@MarkiTechYt That's awesome! Good luck with the channel.

[@jjayala]

Im getting the rp4 pro mainly to stream. It's andorid gaming and emulation (which ive been getting better at overtime) is just a perk. I got an ally but that has really become my computer. I can't wait.

[@theshepard22]

So far, with just a few days with Trim UI and I like it for the price! My issue is kust that the firmware update has been a real trick to get loaded on here! Im not used to creating a bootable drive so, thats my main issue. And then its all about unzipping the update, moving the games back over from the original card, idk. I think maybe ive seen an easier way if doing it but.

[@miravi5547]

Я думал trimui какая то дорогая консоль на винде, выглядит премиально

[@MarkiTechYt]

For sure.

[@theshepard22]

Dude!!! Your unmistakeably SwitchUp!! Id recognize that voice anywhere! So glad to know that you have an emulation channel! F ya! Steam Deck too! Hcklz ya

[@End0fLevelBoss]

Randomly stumbled on this video & it's like... "I know that voice!" Seeeeyaaa

[@najmrdd9689]

TrimUi Smart Pro does have Wifi, right??!!

[@Raiderpool510]

I was expecting a "See yaaaaa!" In the end

[@berlinfarinas8936]

La verdad vale 80 dolares no 50 tampoco exajeren

[@X91X-km7hp]

I think it would have made more sense to compare the Trimui to the RG35XX H.

[@MarkiTechYt]

Nice, do it. I'll watch :D

[@scotth.1179]

Question? Where can I get the trimiu smart pro for 50 dollars?

[@MarkiTechYt]

Aliexpress flash sales - they're popping up all the time

[@mckelepic]

amazing channel wow

[@sergh-ant]

На превью у вас 50$ vs 150$ Где вы такие цены нашли? Особенно на retroid "Немного доплатить..." Немного?! 60-70$ против 170-200$ это в ТРИ раза больше. Тогда steam deck лучше купить, всего то нужно 500$ доплатить😂 А если серьёзно, то TRIMUI SMART PRO, учитывая её цену, уделывает всех конкурентов в этом ценовом диапазоне, не смотря на все её недостатки.

[@MarkiTechYt]

Fair point 😂

[@noname-zf1rh]

I would spend $150 for a all round winner, not to waste $50 for a loser.

[@miravi5547]

Где взять такие накладки на стики?

[@MarkiTechYt]

They came with another controller I'll keep an eye out for them

[@zach49490]

Is that... Mark from Switchup? Dayum son!

[@MarkiTechYt]

It is me! Just a fun little hobby channel :D