Retroid Dock BEGINNER'S GUIDE and Review

[@adinwalls]

Thanks for watching. Are you going to buy this dock? Is there a better one out there? I'm realising I never made it clear that I am using the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro. This is the ONLY model that will dock to use the HDMI out to your TV.

[@Sadtiric]

Are they back in stock?

[@CornyPuddle]

Your retroid pocket 4pro setup got me comfortable with this hobby. It helped open my eyes to how all of this works. Now I can flash and deal with bios and all that jazz. Thank you so much, Adin 🙏

[@adinwalls]

Hey man that makes me so happy thank you.

[@suhtangwong]

What do you flash on the rp4 pro?

[@CornyPuddle]

@@suhtangwong I personally just use the retroid launcher. I like simple ui

[@Larus_Kamome]

6:08 There is a workaround kn duckstation to just map it once and never again. When you're in the binding screen, you can tap again after mapping, and select "add new". This way, you can bind the psx port 1 to 2 controllers. So you map everything to the rp4pro buttons, and then you do it again but with "add new" and the wireless controler. Sounds bothersome, but once done, you can freely dock the rp4pro, play wireless, and dock it out, and use the rp4pro buttons, WITHOUT having to map everything everytime

[@Larus_Kamome]

Also works with nether sx2, they are virtually the same ui side

[@Larus_Kamome]

12:54 you dont have to map it everytime if you do this :)

[@AlexPrevost]

I got my dock today as well and am baffled why the USB-C port is off-center of the RP4. One other item of interest that people may want to know is that the RP4 cannot be docked with Retroid’s official grip. I think if the device’s USB-C port was centered properly there may have been more play, but as it is you need to remove the grip each time.

[@janX9]

Good points with the grip.

[@Urangatanga]

It is off center apparently because they are considering design of future products.

[@neoxnet]

I was thinking about the grip and whether it would interfere with the dock (and the case). Guessing it won’t fit in the case as well haha.

[@superchristopher]

I know they said they wanted the dock to be future compatible. So the USBC port might actually be centered on the Retroid Pocket 5 lol (the off center port always gets me when I notice it). Or it could be off centered towards the right. Idk lol. But I think for compatibility, centering the USBC port was the best choice on the dock, even if that makes the Retroid 4 look weird now

[@adinwalls]

Oh I see what you mean.

[@tonyrosario1940]

Thanks for the review, Adin! 🍻🤘🏼

[@adinwalls]

No worries!

[@reesenamsaiyan9091]

Biggest design flaw on the RP4Pro me personally is that the usb-c port isn't centered... no matter what dock it's on, it's going to look weird because it's not at the center, so the complaint that it looks bad comes from original design and not the dock... I bought the AYN Odin 2 first respectfully and I love the Odin 2 highly, but I like the RP4 more in on-the-go situations and when I am outside among the people. I also got the Odin 2 Superdock as well and it's a bit more pricey but I believe it has the qualities for a better stationary-gaming setup. All of the same ports as the Retroid dock exactly, with a rear cover to hide SSD installation. I could install ROMS on the SSD in the dock and save space on the device, or save files wherever and run the device as it's own thing for gaming, entertainment, productivity, etc.

[@DevanteWeary]

So everyone knows, in Aether/NetherSX2 and possibly Duckstation, if you touch and hold down on the button you want to bind, it'll let you assign multiple controllers to one button. Also, the Skull & Co dock does indeed work with the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro. I've been playing mine with my Xbox One controller and no noticeable lag. Been playing music games like Theatrythm to test and it works great. Only thing is the picture is slightly dark but who knows what that could be?

[@henrywilliams6927]

i really wanna buy it and probably will in a few weeks

[@morterox2]

Yeah man, I wanna do it!

[@nickcarter2904]

Love all your videos, I think you do a great job man I like your content! I have one question though, when you were mapping your controller you got to a button and said “this will be zed” and I’m from the states and I have no idea what “zed” is lol.. I also want to say that I have my Retroid Pocket 5 on its way in the mail with the dock and I can’t wait to get it, it looks awesome!

[@adinwalls]

Zed is Zee. The letter Z. Enjoy the 5!

[@DeshanNaidoo]

$30 plus shipping for this dock, something that a $10 USB hub from Amazon can still achieve.

[@equinox7189]

Right on.

[@jamesstrength21]

I totally agree with you, plus there's some on Amazon that look cooler.

[@gregmasciola3332]

I got the Skull & Co dock, but will be returning it. The video out was very hit or miss with my Odin2. First time was fine, but the next time almost every 30 seconds the screen would go black for a second and then come back. Next time was fine, but now I can't get any video signal. The Odin just keeps buzzing, basically the USB-C just keeps connecting and disconnecting. Does the Retroid dock seem to work consistently with the RP4 Pro? Also, I read that if you start your 8bitdo controller by pressing B and Start, it's in android mode. I only tried Retroarch and Citra, but all of my buttons just worked. I didn't have to do any remapping. I was only using one controller, though.

[@adinwalls]

Hey thanks for that. About 4 days now and I haven't seen any issues with it.

[@Larus_Kamome]

1:13 I dont know if in the rest of the video you mention it or not, but i got a sn30 pro too. You can get rid of the input delay by using the 8bitdo usb wireless adapter. You connect it to a dock by usb (I dont have the official, but it should work), and then you pair the sn30 to the adapter. BUT, in order to work you have to set it up in a particular way. I dont remenber if it was dinput mode o xinput mode.

[@chadballew]

This is a great guide! I have my dock on the way. I do wish they had offset the USB C connector so the system sat centered...but whatever.

[@adinwalls]

Hey man yes that USB placement drives me nuts.

[@JoeyVaracalli]

Do you think this would work as a multiplayer device like 4 people playing Mario kart?

[@misterchip1984]

You’re telling me I have to remap every time for every emulator every time I switch from dock to handheld? I mean, are you joking? Who on earth would do this more than once? Every time!???? That is just insane. That would be hours just mapping controllers! I love your videos and know it’s not your fault!!!

[@juland213]

Crap. 😣 Got the rp4 pro so me and my kid can play GameCube games. But docking and using the controller has been mess. Handheld mode it’s solid and that’s what my kid uses(small hands). But I wanna play on the tv and I have a dock. But man is it messy 😐

[@jayjayhooksch1]

​@@juland213 you figure out any solutions? I want to use different Bluetooth controllers for different emulators (for example, match a GC controller to the dolphin emulator etc), and I have like 5 different controllers. Is it going to be a hot mess every time I want to play?

[@juland213]

@@jayjayhooksch1 yeah. I’ve got it down. But it’s not streamlined. But it’s smooth enough for me. But not all controllers will function the same. And expect some lag

[@TonyLemon]

Emudeck works on the retroid pocket 4

[@adrianrobledo8501]

and Skull & Co doesn’t

[@tuttyslodd2405]

Emulation station?

[@adinwalls]

Hey @tonylemon is referring to the EmuDeck Android version that is currently in Beta. It's a very cool system that does everything for you. Definitely worth check out.

[@craighaller4002]

Hello! Great Video! I have a dock on the way for my RP4 PRO. Can you demonstrate how the Dock connects, displays and plays for Games, movies and Game Streaming to a typical 4K TV? Thanks!

[@suhtangwong]

Rp4 pro only upscale to 1080p via USB C.

[@D95er]

My question is do you have manually set up /map buttons each time you want to play with a controller/ docked?

[@adinwalls]

It depends on the emulator. Once RetroArch is mapped you should be able to simply press a button on the controller and it works.

[@jacobgundill7969]

I'm very curious about this. Yet to configure mine but if I have to keep configuring then I'm not going to bother

[@janX9]

@Retroid You could have easily designed it so the USBc was able to _slide_ back and forth. For different device placement. Also, if you could dock it with the *Rubber Grips* on, that would have been nice. At this point, it needs a redesign or price drop for me to bother wasting my time with it as i may as well use any other generic dock instead.

[@Urangatanga]

The usb c slides forward and back, but not left to right. It is not centered with the RP4 Pro because they were considering design of future products and not just the RP4 Pro.

[@tonyrosario1940]

Hey Adin, as I am thinking more about docking with my future handheld, can you please explain how it would work on a daily basis, for example, if I play handheld in the morning and then docked at night, am I setting up controller mapping everytime? Do some mapping profiles stick or none of them? Trying to get a better idea of how much of a pain docking may become with Android. Thanks 🍻🔥🤘🏼

[@adinwalls]

Hey there. Retroarch "sticks" but it has its glitches. NetherSX and all the standalone emulators seem to save well but again the do have glitches here and there, and sometimes having to switch controller profiles.

[@toothpastefan27]

Hey adin. Could you make a setup guide for the retroid pocket 4 pro? Especially since yuzu and citra have been discontinued

[@adinwalls]

Already on my channel ☺️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmfLhGWwa6mibdksi=WWeou3lFsnkfc0pl there's a small tweak regarding Obtanium that I will add to my new setup guide and I think OdinTools is no longer necessary (or working).

[@bighomes2286]

Major issue when I have it docked, it seems the colors are saturated and the screen is zoomed in a little bit. Tried all my settings on tv. Display and Retroids as well. Its like the edges of the screens are cut out but it doesn’t take away from anything else

[@Topgunnder]

Oh im surprised about the skull and co once you update it with their software it works on my switch and odin 2

[@adinwalls]

Oh okay. Someone commented that the video was dropping out on the Odin 2

[@jayjayhooksch1]

If I use different bluetooth controllers for each emulator (match a SNES controller to SNES emulator for example) is there any way to set up a device (with a dock) for that process to be more seamless? As of right now, im undocking the device in order to get into bluetooth settings to connect a controller every time I wake the device and it just feels like there's got to be a better way.

[@Noahs4790]

Love the videos! Was hoping to get some recommendations from you guys! I just recently started getting into handheld emulators, but haven't purchased anything yet. The amount of options is so overwhelming. I'm looking for something that can reliably play up to (and including) all Nintendo 64 games for $100 or less. I also prefer it to be relatively plug & play and would rather not tinker around with the software and stuff, but I do work in IT so I could if I needed to. Does such a device even exist?! Please let me know your thoughts! Thanks!

[@adinwalls]

Hey, if you're looking at N64 as your limit you can go for any of the Anbernic XX line with the H700 chipset, although the playability won't be 100%. Something like the RG40XX H would be nice. Or you could have some fun with the RG35XX SP. Also Retroid Pocket 2S is technically sub $100 but shipping is steep, although highly recommended and has flwless N64 gameplay. Here's the 40xx h on LITNXT (affillitae): bit.ly/40xxAdin

[@DeshanNaidoo]

Retroid Pocket 2s all day every day. The H700 chips won't be able to play the full library, as Adin already mentioned. Depending on which part of the world u are from will dictate shipping fees. The 2s is a fantastic first handheld that punches way above its weight for the price.

[@Noahs4790]

@@adinwalls Ahh ok good to know. Thanks so much for the info man, I appreciate it a lot!

[@Noahs4790]

@@DeshanNaidoo I appreciate the info! The pocket 2S definitely seems to be the front runner right now, I'll be doing some more research on that one for sure!

[@DeshanNaidoo]

@@Noahs4790 u welcome. Good luck, man.

[@adrianrobledo8501]

Does it fit with the grip?

[@adinwalls]

No, just checked :-)

[@chrislo2007]

what is the input lag like? i feel like that's the most important thing

[@CodemanDBZ]

The world may never know

[@flower5185]

Have you tried the Beacon frontend? I use that on my RP2S and I love the simplicity and ease of use

[@adinwalls]

No I haven't. Will check it out

[@flower5185]

@@adinwalls You have to pay a few bucks for it but as someone who cares about design/aesthetics, I think you'll appreciate some things about it!

[@adinwalls]

Okay cool

[@SigeaIdris]

I was hoping the USB C connection wpuld not be offset like that... I'm keeping my gullikit dock for now

[@tonyrosario1940]

So you have to remap the controllers and the RP4P every time you switch back to those controllers?

[@adinwalls]

Not necessarily. I am being quite conservative in this video for the sake of people needing a guide. For the most part, things will work straight away. But it's not without its pitfalls. Guys are commenting that you press a button and it works but it does always work, so I wanted a guide for those times where guys are frustrated.

[@Eddie2P]

i just want the dock to charge it and keep it in a good place is it good for that lol....

[@adinwalls]

Haha yes. An expensive solution but yes :-)

[@sebastiaandepaus]

When you dock the retroid pocket, does the screen only show up on the tv or does the screen of the retroid stay on? Same idea like a switch.

[@Patrick-bn5rp]

You can make the screen turn off while docked in the settings.

[@adinwalls]

Yes, it works well!

[@ppowerman5000]

...please what is the perfect controller for this dock? ...blietooth or 2.4ghz ? I'm getting this, mostly for dock gaming. Thnxs.

[@adinwalls]

Hey there. I'd say Bluetooth with Android is the safest. But 2.4ghz did work well in my tests but I usually use a Bluetooth controller with Android.

[@MarcBantolina]

I have an OLED Steam Deck and Odin 2, do I really need an RP4P? Because... I'm an impulse buyer. I picked up the RG Cube but didn't care for it because I missed playing PSP and was hoping for a bit more power for Gamecube and PS2. Odin 2 Mini is too expensive so I'm thinking my only other option is RP4P. What do you think?

[@suhtangwong]

You have 2 high powered devices that can do what you're asking for just fine, what's the purpose of finding another device?

[@MarcBantolina]

@@suhtangwong Pocketability. I can't comfortably fit the Steam Deck or Odin 2 in my pocket.

[@suhtangwong]

@@MarcBantolina the rp4 pro may be for you, it's pretty awesome. Just a slightly watered down version of odin 2, imo.

[@cyh4940]

Is it working fine with Odin2 mini? I bought the skull&Co dock, but it can't detect my 2.4G wireless controller & 2.4G mouse, so I want to find a new dock. The Odin2 dock is a little expensive and I don't need the M.2 slot, so I think maybe the Retroid one is a good option?

[@adinwalls]

Yes it works with the mini

[@michaelbenny659]

Does it auto switch to Bluetooth connected controller when connected to the dock? That would make it ideal for tv gameplay

[@adinwalls]

Not sure what you mean. Once you've paired the Bluetooth controller it will connect. It interacts with each emulator differently though

[@michaelbenny659]

@@adinwalls I was hoping for a seamless experience so that when docked, it disables the built in controller so that Bluetooth connected controllers become player 1

[@adinwalls]

@michaelbenny659 oh I see. Rettosarch does that. And alot of the other emulators sort of do that.

[@TheCosmicCollective1]

I’ve had a problem connecting two of the same model gamepad to retroarch is there a way to fix this?

[@adinwalls]

What model. Bluetooth or 2.4ghz? In the end you just need to do the mapping. If it's not connecting, then that's a different issue.

[@jjayala]

I have the same green controller lol! With this dock are we able to use the screen and see what's on the monitor we are using? I have a dock for my ally but it blacks my rp4 pro out and can only see the tv

[@adinwalls]

You can set the RP4pro to do either

[@jjayala]

@adinwalls u r the man and I am an idiot thank you

[@drogba6487]

The skull & co. works with android I believe. At least it work with my G Cloud. It's really lightweight though, and I was considering this if it had a better build quality. But, with all the remapping I might just buckle down and put emulators on the Series S and call it a day.

[@adinwalls]

This one is also lightweight.

[@drogba6487]

@@adinwalls thanks!

[@Likwidfox]

I hate the Xbox dongle doesn't work with android, two bluetooth controllers always start to struggle especially in retroarch. But you can emulate Windows 98 in dosbox and it works.

[@Urangatanga]

My RP4 pro doesn’t charge while in this dock, any ideas?

[@adinwalls]

Hmmm. What charger are you using. If it's not working you may need to contact Retroid

[@Urangatanga]

@@adinwalls I am using the Nintendo Switch Charger….😅

[@belfieldj]

​@Urangatanga I'm also using the switch charger, same problem.

[@dean_dv]

The device not being centered would drive me mad too!

[@adinwalls]

Dude...!

[@M_CFV]

Does this work with Android phones? Like the S24 Ultra or Redmagic 9S/ROG Phone?

[@adinwalls]

Ah I didn't think to test my phone. I will give it a go tomorrow.

[@CDubya.82]

I like tinkering but this is just busy work that is tedious. Far easier to just have a batocera mini pc separately to your Retroid handheld.

[@adinwalls]

You can simply go with auto mapping but it's not always perfect.

[@euphanasia210]

That would definitely drive me mad for the rest of my life.

[@suhtangwong]

Transferred my rp4 pro games onto my new odin 2 via pc, and the SD card in the rp4 pro corrupted... 🤦🏼‍♂️ It's a high grade Sandisk Extreme 512gb sd micro too 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@adinwalls]

Jeepers that sucks!

[@ballsack4581]

SD cards suck. ive had at least 3 fail on my and all ive used them for is playing games. most recently my switch SD card failed. all my save data was backed up but i lost my screen recordings :(

[@GoatV8]

I have the Skull & Co dock and it works for video out with the RP4 pro, HOWEVER it doesn't charge it for some reason. So I did order one of these. And I'm hoping that as a bonus it will work with my GPD Win 4.

[@adinwalls]

Thanks for sharing. You're the second person to report problems with the Skull&Co

[@fillerbunnyninjashark271]

Just click auto configure with aethersx2/nethersx2

[@joelou]

did anyone else loose audio over their USB-C (HDMI) after using this?

[@HitoriGnocchi]

this dock is hella scuffed imo. dont buy it