Set Up Your Android Handheld The BEST Way! // GUIDE

[@sarahdaviscc]

I'm sad because my dad is unwell and things are very tense. Seeing this video was a nice opportunity for some respite for 15 minutes. Thanks Dweeb ❤️

[@Droghan]

Hope your dad gets better soon

[@planto360]

his liked like ever comment but yours lol

[@kartikdesu4908]

Fr💀​@@planto360

[@ezrider1968]

I’ve been playing on Android for a while but I still watch these setup videos and usually learn one or two things I can try differently.

[@xndrwolf]

Thank you so much, this was so informative and helped me in some spots I wouldn't have known about. So happy with my RP5... now that I've been able to set it up like the master!

[@TechDweeb]

That's awesome! Glad I could help you out, and thank you!

[@retropulse03]

Please, hear me out y'all. RetroArch > Settings > User Interface > On-Screen Notifications Turn "Scale Graphics Widgest Automatically" to OFF Set "Graphics Widgets Scale Override" to 0.50x You won't have the screen BOMBARDED with popups now when you start games as seen at @13:52 Great video though. I've done this a ton of times and just wanted to see what your settings were.

[@ryanbartlett672]

Thanks! Yes, interested in more es-de and this overall standardizing theme

[@PinkDan12345]

These type of videos are invaluable for us dweeb minions 🤓

[@ElisBuenas82]

ES-DE is a great project. I've bought it, mainly to support the project.

[@tomkerns5541]

Right in time for the RP5 to release!

[@JP.710]

Already bought one still waiting for it to even ship.

[@TatsuyaWow]

RP5 linux will be available

[@uncaringbear]

Nintendo hears its name in Dweeb's video and then copyright strikes Russ as punishment.

[@joningram8733]

Yes make more for this. I’m really interested in getting an RP mini and how to set it up. Thanks man.

[@greenprotag]

Always appreciate hard work put into a good guide.

[@J0hnnieDang3r]

Just wanted to say thank you for keeping me entertained with every video you drop. Keep doing your thing dweeb, you're killing it. 👍

[@ImAWSMDanny]

Looking at picking up the RP5 as my first device. Thanks for a solid guide to get me started. Now I just need chips....

[@ninjason57]

That'll be an awesome handheld to start with!

[@riddlebx3370]

Dweeb, you're the best! I've had my RP4P since January and have only just now been using it thanks to your guide. Legend!

[@TechDweeb]

Nice!

[@timdlr]

This is very timely, I was just staring at my half-configured Odin 2 thinking I would never get through the setup and just play one system on it… thanks TechDweeb!❤

[@Epicnoob-ux7es]

pretty good guide for beginners, i use a separate fork of yuzu which i am not going to name, that required me to make a custom system file along with messing with the config, I would love to see a dedicated es-de video

[@jackdoobie]

Been waiting on this one for a while, thanks TD.

[@TechDweeb]

Hope it helps! Hit me up if you get stuck 😘

[@GeeksAndGamingNetwork]

I haven't used the DIG frontend in yrs but last time I did it was the best and easiest frontend I ever used...and it was FREE. It boggles my mind how there are hardly any videos that don't recommend it.

[@TechDweeb]

I made a few. It was my favourite frontend before ES:DE came along.

[@nashptv]

Great tutorial. I’ll be using this Friday with the Mini arrives.

[@Servbot31]

Me watching that video just because I like to hear Tech Dweeb speaking even though I don't have an Android retrohandheld device...

[@theshepard22]

Heya. I have a (used) Odin Lite and I think that if you search around pretty good you won't find a better device for a 100 dollar price tag! Ps2, N64. All playable on a nice sized screen. Still I'm looking forward to the retroid pocket 5 to get some added colors on screen and higher resolutions. 🎉

[@Soaches]

I refer to it as "Daily Dose of Dweeb", or DDD for short.

[@Sneakers8b]

@@theshepard22the Odin lite is still a great handheld

[@sirfitz8125]

You nailed it. I have an Anbernic 556 on the way. I’ve watched this video so many times to go to sleep to. Good night🎉

[@bigemugamer]

You don't have a Retro gaming device?? 😢 Or, Do you just not have an ANDROID... retro gaming device? Meaning you have a Linux or a windows Or some other operating system based retro gaming device?

[@blankenstein1649]

super helpful. i'm not a very techy guy, and i really want to get an RG406V after watching your review (i desperately want portable panzer dragoon saga). appreciate your videos. helpful and good, goofy humor. cheers!

[@mjdf122]

Tech King is back in action it’s setup time

[@aleryan]

Thanks! I'm setting up es-de on my android tablet and this was helpful. I'm always down for more es-de videos so record away!

[@BullsFan09]

You're a Saint. I have been struggling to like my Gameforce Ace and I think you just gave me hope. 🙌

[@BullsFan09]

@techdweeb I'd love to see a video on ES-DE! Thank you so much I feel like I know what I'm doing now!

[@GleamingTheTube78]

Thank you sir for the video. Now I can enjoy my chips and patiently wait for rp5.

[@beefomuffin1049]

Thanks for the video, will be using it and Russ’s guides for an RP5

[@VorkKnightOfGood]

0:54 product placement, Tech Dweeb is selling out!!! But I agree, classic Lays are awesome 😂😂😂

[@terocan9987]

first handheld i got was the Retroid Pocket 2S, spent a bit over a month just making configurations before I actually got to play my first game. I don't understand why these companies don't include some starter manual , even if only for retroarch which operates like a damn spaceship

[@livinlicious]

That's why I don't get these android devices anymore. If the setup is too long you just don't use it.

[@TatsuyaWow]

@@livinlicious linux is just instant and no buying emulator from store as well

[@GeeksAndGamingNetwork]

The problem IS retroarch. I hate it and don't really use anything that's tied to it. There are other frontends that make the whole process a lot easier and cleaner...not to mention that retroarch is a huge memory hog so if your device has low ram as it is, retroarch will use up most of it and cause your games to abruptly crash.

[@TatsuyaWow]

@@livinlicious i dont understand why linux is on only low end retro handheld the os is much better then the android less hassle to setup

[@VSTHWRLD]

Lay's better pay you for that expert promo

[@R1SKbreaker]

I love the Spaceballs reference for passwords at 7:37.

[@TechDweeb]

I'm glad someone noticed that :P

[@dhrandy]

Great video! Yes, we need an ESD video!

[@tuttyslodd2405]

TechDweed turning up 😊

[@Bambiizi]

Great video Dweeb! Would love a standalone video for ES-DE when you have time

[@jg2722]

Thank you dweeb, im getting a retroid pocket 5 and this will help me out!

[@NoLieIm51]

I love how I watched this video before I even thought of getting my own handheld didn’t understand most of it, now I’m rewatching and I was just as frustrated, what is a bios. Now I’m good

[@theshepard22]

❤ I LOVE YOU TECH DWEEB. YOU'RE MY FAVORITE FRIEND. 🎉

[@3amAfterlife]

I finally set up my RG 556 with this tutorial. I was playing stuff on it, but I really wanted to make it look cool like this. I can now flex on anyone who notices me playing with ES DE set up >:D

[@tbatrics]

My rg406v rework was a big mess. I thought I ruined it but I managed to get things 95% going well. I did daijisho though

[@retrocorner]

This is great! Just bought a powkiddy x28 and need a guide I could follow! Super timely! 👍

[@BananaGeekLord]

I personally use Beacon for a front end, but this might have just sold me for Emulation Station. While I'm not jumping from device to device as often since I'm not doing reviews so I can just use a device till it dies. But having to scrape the data again every time I do get a new device sucks. Like it's some times tempting to just not bother. The idea of just having the SD card already set up sounds so nice.

[@mikedavidson6413]

7:37 That’s amazing, I’ve got the same combination on my luggage!

[@sittthugyii6514]

You know, even if you don't have any android handheld device, you can apply these tips to any android device which can install ESDE.

[@pipedream690]

Taking mental notes even though i know exactly what im doing and use a similar method.

[@victormgc20]

Great video man, now I only need my mini to arrive

[@traskfredrickson6045]

Thank you so much. I will "re-setup" my device, as ES-DE was not working like it should. Hopefully, this is the ticket.

[@Wiriamu1701]

Love your work brotha thanks so much!

[@jonathanbizzell1434]

Tech dweeb is awesome!!

[@gazetronix]

You're an absolute legend 💪

[@little_fluffy_clouds]

ES-DE has trouble launching RetroArch for some cores on my Odin2 Pro. I’m sticking with Daijisho for that reason as it just works

[@kylesmith3045]

Any plan to do an RP mini review?

[@TechDweeb]

Yup!

[@kylesmith3045]

@@TechDweeb Awesome! I'm looking forward to using this video to configure the mini 😃

[@adidacl]

let's start with the first step, which I call step one.... Loughed till tears appeared.

[@lloydmilton9808]

I don't think I have ever heard Mr. Dweeb cover something so quickly, even though this was a 15 minute video :p Were you a car salesman in a past life?

[@Gliiitch305]

Ay bro I appreciate you. I was able to set up my 406v no problem following these steps

[@ChickenFriedCorgi]

A part 2 could delve into managing game saves. Kind of a hassle most emulators store saves in different locations.

[@rafaelgarcia5388]

Thank dweeb I was watching one ur videos..and I was I hope he makes a video on how to set up android..and voila...u did it..ur a wizard thank u..so much..no I can buy my rg406v

[@antiantifa886]

This will be good for that new one you just reviewed that I’m going to get as it’ll be my first android handheld.

[@myriadmyriad7209]

Think you could fit the guts of that into a psvita? Really wanna get the vita form factor back

[@TechDweeb]

Have you seen the Odin 2 Mini?

[@myriadmyriad7209]

@ own one in black want to color mine red somehow still working the how

[@DrewskiSATX]

Can you do the same type of video for setting up a portable windows gaming handheld??!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@demonprincess5634]

First thing Love your channel, your amazing. Now I just got the Miyoo mini plus as a gift. I wanted to know can I add emulation station, so that I can make it look even more pretty?

[@xkxxxx]

Where is the link to the learning hats?? I cant even get to step one??

[@knewpeace5482]

I'd like to know more about the free front ends

[@Flipfuchs]

Is there a Section in ES where you can access apps like Moonlight etc?

[@TechDweeb]

Yes. You an extra app called es_applauncher to add android apps to ES-DE. retrohandhelds.gg/how-to-add-android-apps-to-es-de/

[@dirkdex]

I have ES-DE installed to the internal drive, but it's filled up quickly. Can I download additional media files to my external drive, without having to completely re-install?

[@luvinfunvan]

Nice thanks for this. I don't get the "Android thing" where I get to choose portable storage or not is this an issue?

[@grzegorz__]

Can I have some roms folder on SD Card and some on Internal ? I mean, normally on the PC (and ES-DE) it is a matter of manually adjusting config, to point to proper drive+directory. I hope it's possible on Android too :) then I'll be able to switch my Odin 2 from Dajhshou to ES-DE like on the desktop, windows handheld etc. :)

[@babymetox]

hi, i followed the whole guide step by step and the ps2 and switch games don't start, it tells me that a folder is missing. i also use ES-DE i don't understand where i'm going wrong 😢😢😢 anbernic rg406v

[@SpencerXD]

which device is this? it looks perfect

[@TechDweeb]

RP Mini! (Review coming soon)

[@SpencerXD]

@@TechDweeb awesome~

[@Morcoman]

Thank you! I Was able to get it all set up on the Odin 2 mini... Everything works standalone but not from ES-DE. Any ideas on how to fix it?

[@allurevibe]

Is it possible for you to create a guide for Rog Ally X?

[@CharlieWestGaming]

Can you recommend this setup on my Retroid Pocket 3+?

[@TechDweeb]

Definitely!

[@Cyko..]

Watched the whole video, but I'm still thinking about those Lay's Potato Chips which are made with just 3 ingredients: potatoes, salt, and vegetable oil. I mean, whoever created that simple recipe is genius!

[@TechDweeb]

They are a gift to mankind

[@chazcov08]

As a Canadian, how do you not call them “Hockeys”?

[@SVR2010REELS]

i just got the pocketdmg i have my retroid pocket setup like yours. can i just grab that sd card and pop it in the pocket dmg and everything will be there or do i have to now follow ur video and do it all over again

[@ZmondeChefKing]

Whats the best android device.. not for retro gaming but for general android gaming

[@Zenmaster911]

hey techdweeb can you please make an ES-DE tutorial? Thanks

[@martinh4982]

Something that bugs me and would be helpful to know: Is it possible to transfer box art etc from say Windows, to Android, to Linux and between the various distros? For example, I originally scrapped a bunch of art on my PC, but could never figure out how to move it between DaiJiSho, Emulation Station, and wherever else I want to put it.

[@bigemugamer]

For the last few months I've been sitting for 12 hours a night in the oil fields. Waiting for something at my site to require my attention, once a week I have to do something, otherwise I'm basically dedicating 12 hours of my night to watching movies and gaming, that being said, I've had the chance to do more Android based emulation Gaming of sixth generation consoles than any other time, and I've gotten really comfortable with it. So comfortable in fact That I think I finally gave up my 20+ year search for a for a Linux based handheld that can run all pS2 at full frames with no issues for $150 and bought a Samsung Galaxy tab S8 ultra And popped a 1 TB card in there. I've been slowly working with daijisho and getting it up and running. And it's a slow progress with me, I Do have experience with running emulation station on a raspberry Pi 3B+ and might consider installing it on this device.But I'm a cheapy and don't like paying for stuff LOL I haven't quite gotten it set up perfectly... by far and there are still a number of emulators I wish to download like turbografx CD. Great tutorial, I thoroughly enjoyed watching😊

[@TechDweeb]

Nice buddy. Hope you're enjoying the PS2 backlog!

[@bigemugamer]

@@TechDweeb OMG right! unfortunately I've been on a Sega run for a while right now, finally played through EGG for the Dreamcast last month on my pixel 6a and just figured out 2 days ago how to transfer my Dragon Force for Saturn save file from my 6a to my, JUST purchased a week ago, Galaxy Tab s8! GREAT game btw, looks fantastic on S8 ultra!! may also play Dragon Force II as I have the translated iso and DEFINITELY want to play Panzer Dragoon Saga again and maybe get past disk two this time! =P

[@jordandickerson750]

Pico 8 on android if possible in EDSE, have it on winlator and splore works, but I want to be able to use Native Pico 8 on ESDE to play my cart games

[@JP.710]

I'm waiting for an RP5 review I bought one earlier in the month and it's still not shipped and I gotta know if it was worth the purchase or not

[@Laughin9M4N]

Can you use the es-de front end with android games or apks?

[@jesselegood7454]

Great video! Now I want to go out and get some chips. Is it safe to say I could just load up my 1.5 Tb micro SD card and move it back and forth on multiple Android hh?

[@TechDweeb]

I'm pretty sure some droid devices have an SD card size limit, don't they?

[@colinmartin9797]

I would actually REALLY appreciate a more comprehensive guide on setting up controls for wii. I can only sorta make it work for some games.

[@TechDweeb]

Haha it's such a pain. Seems like every game needs a different setup. I should probably make a guide explaining it though.

[@equariux]

Hey, just wondering, does this work on android phones as well. The only issue I can think of is that you'd have to download the ROMs directly from the phone.

[@TechDweeb]

Yup! Easy to add your roms by plugging it into your PC.

[@OOPSALLOOSH]

How do you change the color of the joysticks?

[@derekswitzer9624]

Is there a way to copy the android emulator folders from one device to another so you don’t need to reason those (and can just copy those folders from as to the new device? That would be cool! 😎

[@TechDweeb]

Yup!

[@toycoma98]

All you need are the emulators APK

[@eiscomics4460]

I have a problem with ES-De... i have a rp4 pro and i use (under daijisho) both the internal storage and the sd card to storage roms... and i haven't found a way to make ES-DE to be able to select multiple directories for roms... that's the only thing preventing me from using it as main frontend... have i missed something or there is no way to do so?

[@whyeducationalcontent]

Hey tech dweeb! Im getting my first retro handheld soon, the RP2S. I was planning on using the 128gb internal storage at first but now im realizing that it might not be enough. Is there a way i can merge an SD card with the internal storage so i can have my ROMs library on both of them? Thanks, by the way, a video talking about all of the different launchers like PPSSPP etc would be nice!

[@shinigamiauthor]

Bro, your mom buys you chips? Nice.

[@bockrottom4877]

I have already scrapped boxart for my roms, where do I put those files where ES-DE can use them?

[@yanksjets10]

What r bios and how do i get them. The stuff youre not telling is what i need to know

[@angelok82]

Hey dweeb do you also have a similar guide for android phones? I have a oneplus 7t pro I wish to convert into a console for my son but I don't know where to start from!

[@TechDweeb]

Exactly the same process. I'd recommend getting a telescopic controller and following the rest of this guide exactly.

[@Ravenlock]

(1) This is great! Thank you. (2) I've got a Retroid Pocket 4 Pro, and while I'm pretty happy with the setup, one of the things I've found challenging is setting up each retro system with an overlay and video filter (CRT mimicry, etc) that looks good on that system, and it seems like everybody's tutorials on that (Retro Game Corps, etc) are tailored for Linux handhelds. Do you have bezel/shader sets that you particularly like for 16:9 Android handhelds? Or just a good repository for them?

[@dannyrho6588]

I dont get it. why do we need to add yet another bios to each emulator(for eample, in pspps), when there was a step to put whole bunch of bios in BIOS folder? These are different types of BIOS? very confusing indeed. What's point of "bios pack"? if you have to add each bios indivisually later anyway? perhaps I am not understanding something here

[@Seltendenker]

Pro Tipp: Depending on your device its usually worth it to go out of your way and get the EU/PAL Versions of Bios and Games for Systems like PS2 or Gamecube, especially if you have somthing like the RG406V, the Cube, or something like that wich caps out at GC and PS2 Reason for that being that the EU/PAL Versions usually run at 50fps (instead of 60fps for USA/NTSC), so you can expect less stress on your hardware and better performance with PAL.

[@fancypantsu3002]

Please make a full ES-DE video!

[@omarguerrero6417]

If I put two partitions on a sdcard would it both get detected or only one part of the partition will get detected

[@TyYorke]

I dunno if you've covered this before, but if not could you showcase the multiplayer experience with a retro doodad? I think it'd be great to play couch co-op with my friends all on our various doodads. Games like Castle Crashers, TMNT, etc. Of course, first I'd have to find friends with doodads.

[@giraffeapproved]

Does ESDE work for the 40XXV? Linux based? This is amazing.

[@carloszarur6824]

Is there a ES-DE video coming soon!?

[@Thomaswake]

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