N64 Performance - Retroid Pocket 2 (29 Games Tested)

[@TakiUdon]

Let me know if there's anything else you'd like to see covered.

[@kerokerocola99]

Can you see if Mischief Makers works? Or N64 romhacks?

[@TakiUdon]

It works - it's in the spreadsheet

[@calvinrogers6652]

It still runs golden eye better than some other devices so its good to see that

[@J.A.Z-TheMortal]

I know it's not N64, but please test Sega Dreamcast. There is some confusion wether if this device can play DC gamesor not, and also if it can run the ReDream emulator or not.

[@DuncanZ64]

Could you test Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon? Goemon's Great Adventure looks great, fingers crossed the OG works too.

[@tlund10]

I can't believe how well you got Goldeneye to play. That one is always really tough to emulate well.

[@pilabs3206]

Well, it's a really good performance (while low res) taking in count it's a mali 400 mp2.

How play the slow move/walk with joystick

[@coldbreezeproductions]

It somehow plays better on the terroir than my laptop

[@CHAOS3RDEYE]

Brooo thank you so much for looking into the game configs. I'd be so lost if it wasn't for this community 😭

[@travis1044]

After seeing Paper Mario run smoothly I bought the indigo RP2 instantly.

[@kokeshiseagull]

That Paper Mario footage made me buy it too :D

[@CasualPooper]

I bought the black with red buttons because of it

[@williamrodriguez746]

How log did it take to ship and was it worth it??

[@somoscinelento]

Did it work for you? I can't play Paper Mario without some random crashes on the menu.

[@yuhitsme516]

Anyone know how he got paper mario on it?

[@TechThusiast]

12:10 Taki flexing

[@TakiUdon]

When I was filming, I was sure I was not going to make it the whole way to the end first try. That's 20+ years of muscle memory :D

[@erik9358]

Bro !!! I ordered one yesterday and was looking for a GLOVER demonstration and you did it !!! THANK YOU! That’s my favorite game !

[@keyboard_g]

Wish these systems would start coming in an XL model with a >4" screen. Would gladly pay a bit extra.

[@CigsInABlanket]

They really should offer a "plus" model, with a slightly larger screen and slightly beefier specs. I'd pay 150-200 for this if it had a ~5'' screen and ran DC, PSP, and N64 flawlessly. Looking forward to the RP3

[@hz8807]

This is what I've been waiting for. Finally, good footage of Paper Mario playing perfectly on the go. Thanks, Taki!

[@TakiUdon]

Glad you enjoyed it! I put that there because I saw someone asking.

[@sayuu8586]

Hello. For some reason, I am not getting audio. I've tried different profiles but I still can't get audio. I'm trying to play Ocarina of time. The game runs great just no audio. Is anyone else having this problem? Please help.

[@schrankgaming2000]

Same here

[@sayuu8586]

@@schrankgaming2000 I said screw it and I'm using N64oid instead. Seems a bit laggy but It works.

[@Teremei]

We are getting there. Pretty exciting the growing retro catalog we can play on portables as someone who lived through these consoles.

[@quietmind0zero]

I can't thank you enough as I stumbled to your channel!!! This will be my first retro handheld that I'm getting.

[@truthtellah5929]

Thank you, Taki! I used the code and it worked like a charm! Got a classic yellow/orange Retroid Pocket 2! Reminds me of my old Gameboy Color. I can't wait for it to arrive in a few weeks! :D

[@TakiUdon]

Nice work finding the code!

[@truthtellah5929]

@@TakiUdon At first I thought it was an emulation glitch and just blew on by it, but rewatched it and went "ohhh". Thanks for another great video and saving me $5!

[@paulnarciso7257]

@truth tellah, does the code involve the number “5” in it hehe im just wondering because it doesnt work for me 😭 i watched the video 3x before i found it haha

[@truthtellah5929]

@@paulnarciso7257 You are likely right, but unfortunately I think they are all taken.

[@joeignacio5442]

You know in Diddy Kong Racing if you release the A Button when you are going to turbo by the power up or the platform, you will increase your speed in a insanely level. Lov your vids taki, sorry for the english.

[@TakiUdon]

I was trying to do it in the video :[

[@briansloops4724]

Awesome video Taki! Just seeing this play N64 so well now with the changed settings this thing looks like beast of a system, can't wait to get mine. Mine said it just shipped so a matter of time now! Keep up the awesome videos man!

[@luxorcephrenSE23]

Taki Udon, thank you for taking the time to list best settings for each game!

[@bigbilly29]

Was silently complaining every morning when I would check my subscriptions waiting for this review. But man was this video worth the wait. Straight into what we all wanted to see, N64. Nice work Taki.

[@noe6596]

I liked before I watched... And I almost teared at the time code and list of games. Your wait for this review was well worth it 😭

[@SWPLGAMING]

Hi Taki, First off thank you so much for testing all those games and giving us the go too for the correct settings, much appreciated 🙏🏾. I really can't wait to play this for myself. The games you tested have given me so much to look forward to.Awesome upload 👌🏾👍🏾

[@NativeGnosis]

Thanks for the videos! I was really impressed by your interview with one of the engineers. They really seemed like a good company that wants to stick around for a while and develop some fun products. That video convinced me to pre-order one, and I can't wait for it to come! I'm so excited to play all of my childhood games again.

[@velosiped135]

After waiting on all the other retro handhelds, this was the one that finally convinced me. I just pre-ordered mine today in indigo blue, in honor of the great Gamecube. Can't wait to get it!

[@summersky77]

Do you still use the device or have you upgraded 3 times already like some of us?

[@tomtalkstek6529]

Thanks so much for this Taki! Been waiting all weekend for this :)

[@TakiUdon]

Hope you enjoyed it! This took the whole weekend :D

[@tomtalkstek6529]

Taki Udon I really did! Can’t wait for mine to arrive now - Edit - found link :)

[@jrb363]

@@TakiUdon I feel for you man...haha! But seriously, thanks for the constant stream of high quality reviews! :)

[@christiansens6323]

Love your content! So glad someone is making videos about these retro handheld devices!

[@RogerLaLoutre]

So. Given your video and the Google docs, the Retroid pocket emulates the N64 and the PSP? Hot damn. This might actually be the retro console I'm looking for.

[@havoc3434]

If this little guy could run PlayStation 1 games as well as it does with Nintendo 64 title, then I'd be sold. I'd love nothing more then to play classics up to Fifth Generation console games.

[@IderuShikesu]

*Damn he's rocking the latest Retroid Pocket!*

[@ChrisGagner]

I wish he was rocking a new Anbernic.

[@Angultra]

He's the MKBHD of retro handhelds, rocking it for weeks now.

[@samehat9739]

@@ChrisGagner no his handheld works

[@Bitbatgaming]

Besides good food this is the thing i've been waiting for the whole month

[@Darkstar263]

I'm thinking about getting one of these. The thought of playing Banjo-Kazooie on a handheld really appeals to me.

[@fryncyaryorvjink2140]

You talked me into getting one, I think I ordered the gameboy colored one. I'll probably paint the shoulder buttons dark grey to match the bezel

[@dkracingfan2503]

4:47. Diddy Kong Racing! One of my favorite games besides Banjo Kazooie and Tooie!

[@vladikostek]

Best game ever! Congrats on the 69 subscribers, 👌

[@flickering_wick]

I'm so happy Goldeneye works. Now I just need to know if Body Harvest, Blast Corps, and Jet Force Gemini can work as well.

[@DentedeLeiteKira]

Taki Udon, could you show the (GBA)"Final Fantasy Tactics Advance" Multiplayer feature? I'm really interested in using this one to play GBA's games on Multiplayer mode. Thank you in advance! Nice video, by the way!

[@TakiUdon]

I'll try!

[@cuphead7100]

Taki, thanks a lot for the spreadsheet. I’ll be making regular contributions as soon as I receive my unit

[@89tilinfinity29]

I legit had the cannoo and had it for over a decade, thinking to myself, "dang, thank god i still have this and it still works" like it was some rare piece of technology....then I found your page and realized how wrong and late i was. *facepalm* ... Just ordered this, can't wait to get it! thanks, keep up the good content 👍

[@travis1044]

I was in the exact same boat. I still have its predecessor, the GP2X Wiz. Seeing this changed my life 😂

[@RiccardoCanalicchio]

great video and thanks for the profiles!! given that you are already in touch with the engineers from retroid, it would be great if they could include the profiles already in the app

[@Synplex]

How the heck did you get Golden Eye to play so well! I can't believe that it's because you're running the Android version of the emulator. what's the resolution set to? And are these things shipping yet?

[@Martin-yh7vi]

They have a pre-sale out on the website, link's at the description.

[@LoveatFirstHike]

I tried out Goldeneye today, stock emulator and stock settings, ran perfectly well!

[@nazimelon6653]

So, i read that the retroid is capable of running DS games as well, any experience with that? I cant fin anything conclusive online

[@nignog1737]

it’s very well capable,the problem is there’s no touch screen

[@spencer7667]

If you use the Drastic emulator, they run great. You would just need to bind a button for switching between the two screens

[@nazimelon6653]

@@spencer7667 hm okay... So basically, it works for ds but thats just not the main intention, got it Well, its n64 capable and all so thats good enough

[@spencer7667]

@@nazimelon6653 I think it works incredibly well for DS. Its just that some games work better than others due to the fact there is only one screen. For instance, Pokémon games work great because you don’t need to use both screens at the same time. I do play DS and N64 on my handheld, though. Worth the purchase

[@Juhlr]

@Taki Udon , How to configure the Button ?... I'm not sure my right joystick IS working cause when i try to imput and use the right joystic, nothing appened

[@MashTec]

Hey Taki, thanks a lot for this video dude and for sharing the performance settings with us 👍🏻 very much appreciated! This handheld is great, i only wish it had some more buttons on its layout to play games like Zelda more comfortable. Thanks for your work!

[@Fayatee]

Taki, this is why I love you and your channel. You’re thorough

[@omarguerrero6417]

If your going to test perfect dark play the second level if it lags on the part where you use the cam spy than it won't run most game full-speed

[@france2j]

Just ordered one of these. Cannot wait to get my hands on it

[@dewbiedew]

I don't need this, or do I???

[@possessedbacon8944]

How many games are preloaded on to it?

[@vero_niqi]

Glad to see it runs Mupen so well! I tried asking on the discord but no one answered. Now I know 😅 Big thumbs up for testing all these profiles out👍

[@edakraz241]

Your videos are phenomena. I can’t wait to get one of these bad boys. That purple looks amazing.

[@magnolia5817]

Those Bomberman games are classics! 😭😭

[@nelsonartemio4218]

I have had difficulty with button mapping/ layouts because the n64 used a unique controller. Is button mapping intuitive? Pre-set? Do you have to experiment? Can the 4 aybx buttons be mapped as the c- buttons? If so, what about A and B on the n64 controller? What about z trigger?

[@naughty664]

thanks for this review. i am considering to get this since i have the retroid now.

[@sonicray100]

Is the right joystick digital? The left joystick says "Analog Joystick" but the right joystick says "Digital Joystick" on the "Operation Guide" on the Retroid Pocket 2 store page.

[@noahtrivedi4499]

I've been on the fence on multiple retro handhelds for a while now, but this video probably seals the deal for me. I'll just have to figure out where to scrounge up the money...

[@FLyyyT_]

Maybe work out how to save profiles per game if not already implemented. Or importing a config file with profiles chosen already

[@reviewdle6173]

Is there a way to disable frameskip on this? I looked through all the Mupen64Plus FZ settings and no options for it anywhere, but I feel like it's happening as I play, it just feels a tiny bit off.

[@nosushi4you]

Awesome video - thanks for sharing! I just received the device and am currently testing out different profiles. In future videos I think it would be great if you would put the profile being used for each game in the upper corner somewhere! Just a suggestion, thanks again for the awesome content

[@pork6811]

@Taki Udon Would you be able to make a video on how to find the roms in the Retroid Pocket 2? I have load up all the roms in the respective roms folders, but I can’t find the roms on retroarch or n64 emulator. I’m not sure whether the issue is due to my new Microsd card I bought, I did copy all folders from the original microsd card to my new microsd card.

[@MattMatheson]

How do I get my own ROMs on retroid boot option? It's empty and the game market says no game disc inserted? Also on OOT the pause menu is all messed up even with the correct graphics profile? Any insights would be great as I bought this purely for OOT.

[@emmeligor]

I have the powkiddy a19 and I wanna get this Retroid pocket 2, but there is something i'm Afraid. The powkiddy a19 have no memory card for the ps1 emulator, and the other consoles only the save state pressing the home button(only n64 games have a way to save normally). Did they fix this problem?

[@cs9927]

Hi Taki How do you set up the buttons for Drastic NDS? I have issue with this emulator. The games run but I can’t use the D pad and buttons, no response. I tried to click the options but it crash.

[@sg3485]

The amounts of nostalgia are untold when Diddy Kong racing come up. "Power Up, Power Up" *dino stomp*

[@graysonneal6966]

The Google Doc does not appear to be accessible any longer, which is a bummer. Any way you could open it back up?

[@loloakajohnsmoke]

Hello, thanks a lot for all your work. Just wanted to know, did you change any other sertings than emulation profiles to make these games run so smoothly? Specifically for goldeneye, i only reach this level of smoothness with the lowest resolution. I didnt find anything on the google doc but i might have missed it. Thanks again :)

[@TakiUdon]

I didn't do anything else, but you can change the count per operation to 1 or 2 for 007. It's at the bottom of the settings for the game in advanced settings.

[@loloakajohnsmoke]

@@TakiUdon thanks a lot for your answer :) its working fine now

[@oliverblomfield4932]

Hey taki. I was wondering if u could test bully on the retroid pocket 2. I know u said it wouldn't get past the title screen on the og retroid pocket but i was curious if it would work on the new model. Thanks

[@veryloudcat8839]

Were the graphical bugs on 1080 and Kirby there on the console, or were they just bugs with the footage?

[@LlamaRed]

My Retroid Pocket 2 + interface doesn't have that menu for N64 games, and N64 games wont even load due to not having an emulator? It directs me to the Google Play store to download a separate emulator, but it never installs it. This device has been a massive disappointment so far, not finding it easy to use at all. :/

[@truthtellah5929]

Just so everyone knows, customer service confirmed they have sold through their initial stock of the Retroid Pocket 2 due to overwhelming demand and now new orders of all 6 colors will be shipped out starting August 25th. For more information: www.reddit.com/r/retroid/comments/i7m37n/new_retroid_pocket_2_orders_delayed_for_shipping/

[@minimoe2807]

You sir are a legend! Love your passion and commitment to all of us retro gamers!

[@kenniitran]

Hi Taki Udon, Will the graphic or screen resolution look better than psp 3xxx series? I guess it is better but I am not sure since I dont have Retroid Pocket 2 just yet . Thanks.

[@wahyudiwibowo3584]

Hi Taki, thanks for showing us the N64 performance on the device. Are you planning to test PS1, PSP, and dreamcast as well ?

[@TakiUdon]

Yes, it will be like this one, but I'll only put them on Taki ii. I need the footage from those systems for my main review.

[@wahyudiwibowo3584]

@@TakiUdon thank you so much for the hard work! 😄

[@enriquepinero707]

Question. Is it possible to add games to the retriod OS without using the games store (ala drag in drop into folder).

[@WasabiAisu]

Can you test the Mupen64 Plus Next core in RetroArch? It's had many, many updates, and has a brand new Threaded Renderer that should significantly increase performances on devices like this.

[@TakiUdon]

I can, but I don't think it can compete with this.

[@davidmackay1673]

thanks for the video, one question, did you have any luck with super smash bros?

[@LeCoffreDuGeek]

Can't decide wich one to pick... Retroid pocket 2 or Anbernic rg351p ?? Can I get similar performance on the later ? I'm really impressed by the fluidity of the games... Almost sold me the handheld engine !

[@user-mj7ij2xk3w]

Does this work with USB controllers or blutooth controllers? I see that it comes with an HDMI cable so assuming you can hook it up to a TV would it work with controllers?

[@manu3409]

Worms Armageddon in the end is pure poetry! ♥️

[@TakiUdon]

Classic.

[@xrawxtalentx]

Thanks for posting the doc, ordered mine a few days ago

[@TakiUdon]

Have fun!

[@xrawxtalentx]

@@TakiUdon thank you, this is my first handheld retro console. Looking forward to it!!

[@Phille023]

Glad I pre-ordered this. Looks very good. I hope PSP and PS1 also work good

[@TakiUdon]

PS1 is perfect - I'll do a video like this on PSP.

[@FiftyFive74]

Are you doing a teardown of the device? One reddit user already received theirs and they said dpad was stiff. Wondering if this could be swapped out.

[@TakiUdon]

Compared to a RG350 like he has, yeah it could be considered "stiff." It's more like a Vita dpad than a Nintendo style like the one RG uses.

[@grendelicious]

It's really cool how he shows off Goldeneye working without telling us the emulator settings. In the video or in the google doc

[@reddemon404]

Hey Taki, i adjusted the graphics profiles for all my games but why are they still running terribly? i am using the RP2 Jungle Green Funtastic. are there other setttings i need to be adjusting for graphic performance? im new to the handheld emulation stuff so any info would be greatly appreciated!

[@TakiUdon]

What game?

[@reddemon404]

Yoshis Story is the biggest culprit, golden eye, Pokémon stadium has quite a bit of studder on the move animations.

[@maglev_]

Been waiting for this :)

[@onewingedangel1993]

Hey, will this handheld support Nintendo DS? I see Retroid Pocket 1 supported it, but nothing for the new one? Thanks!

[@lonitro725]

Checking out Dreamcast BUT in ReDream - Android instead of Retroarch'es (?) FlyCast would be nice. And if you do this, please test SA2 and Jet Set Radio... They would be the only DC tiles i'm interested in playing right now. About Nintendo 64, how well does Super Mario Odyssey 64 (that amazing rom hack) performs?

[@vicariouschism86]

Literally impossible since Redream won't run on this

[@lonitro725]

@@vicariouschism86 Why, it needs OpenGL ES 3.0 or higher or something?

[@vicariouschism86]

@@lonitro725 yep

[@lonitro725]

@@vicariouschism86 Ouch. I hope the Pocket 3 comes with a G31 for GLES 3+ and Vulkan. Vulkan probably would have made PSP emu. a bit smoother. The main bottleneck in emulation is CPU, so, not much of a change in performance but more for compatibility.

[@nickpow6806]

Do these settings pass themselves over to the retroid 2 app? I want to find a way to streamline it so I don't need to mess around I the android UI

[@nickodicko8866]

How do you enable those camera cheat settings listed in the chart for Pokémon snap?

[@balpho]

You think this is worth an upgrade if I just got the Retroid Pocket dual boot in May? Also will this one have a dual boot version?

[@doulim6797]

Cant wait to your full review...

[@truthtellah5929]

Very cool! Thanks for the video! How is the weight of it? Have you weighed it? Curious how its weight in grams compares to RG350.

[@princeofalltoasters8813]

It's a shame Conker is rather choppy, but everything else looked so good! I kind of wish you showed off Smash 64 though, but that's a very minor gripe. Definitely gonna snag this

[@lightups1d]

At some point in time, can you showcase this device with HDMI?

[@michaelwenger6343]

Do you know if it plays WWF No Mercy?

[@MajorExploitz]

@Taki Udon Can The Retroid Pocket 2 Run Banjo Tooie As Well You Only Listed Banjo Kazooie So i am curious?

[@OrderoftheWarlocks]

I reached out to these guys for a unit to show off and talk about on stream. But ended up just buying one anyways! lol. If they get back to me, maybe I'll do a giveaway :)

[@deepfakestudio7776]

make a review

[@OrderoftheWarlocks]

@@deepfakestudio7776 I will!

[@robertd.9414]

what profile for castlevania on 64? Ive also been having problems running sega dreamcast games. I appreciate any and all help.

[@rudwork6931]

The banjo kazoo one looks a bit off. Anyone else see the glitching dialogue thing? Will this get patched, or permanent? Just asking before I buy.

[@j-asher]

How about the Aki wrestling games WCW vs NWO Revenge and WWF No Mercy?

[@HeroZero7877]

After watching this video, I’m thinking about getting a couple of them. I miss my old games. Can you tell me the best way or how to get the roms?

[@CasualPooper]

Google

[@MoreTechSir]

great to see this, i love how golden eye runs of this and they said it couldn't be done. know to see how the dreamcast runs thats the next question.

[@MyloMane]

I had one of these come, with a dead pixel. Playing it for a little though, both the D Pad and control stick felt extremely stiff and tiresome to use. Is that not other people's experience as well?

[@iskeypxx]

would like to see the psp performance :D

[@AzureStarline]

Me too. I want to revisit Radiant Mythology

[@Synplex]

I would love to finally finish crisis core!

[@MeatPopsycle]

@@Synplex I actually just played through Crisis Core on a cheap Samsung Galaxy A20. Such a great game. The amount of content available under the Missions menu is like a who game in itself.

[@Synplex]

@@MeatPopsycle what controller for you use? I got to the 60% mark. Love it but lost my psp in a move

[@MelvinKhosa]

Probably not too good at it. This thing will handle everything up to a PS1 pretty much flawlessly and far better than a RG350. N64 is doable as Taki showed here but not perfect since it stutters in some games like Conker. PSP and Dreamcast will be harder to run especially games like Killzone, Midnight Club, and God of War, Metal Gear Peace Walker on PSP.

[@TheHummChannel]

Love the frame of the console you did much cleaner that actually holding de device in your hand and play thanks.

[@GiskardC]

I have the initial Retroid Pocket and it has its fair share of issues but I have decided to give them another chance and pre-ordered to see if improvements have been made. RG-350M is still my favorite at this time.