Retroid Pocket 4 Pro | 40+ GameCube and Wii Games Tested
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- čas přidán 27. 05. 2024
- In this video, we test many GameCube and Wii games on the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro retro gaming handheld. Thanks to GoRetroid.com for sending me this device for review.
Overall performance is impressive. With over 40 titles tested, hopefully, this gives a good idea of the overall performance of these consoles. I will also be doing a Nintendo 3DS and PSP/PS Vita video, so leave me a comment below with any titles you'd like to see.
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Video Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:41 Retroid Pocket 4 Firmware Fix Update
01:04 Retroid Pocket 4 Pro Settings I Used
01:53 Dragon Ball Z Budokai 2
02:24 Bloody Roar Primal Fury
02:54 Def Jam - Fight for NY
03:30 F-Zero GX
03:50 Fire Emblem Path to Radiance (Accidently left logo in center, Game runs at FULL SPEED)
04:18 007 Nightfire
04:50 Luigi's Mansion
05:18 Mario Gold Toadstools Tour
05:47 Mario Kart Double Dash
06:13 Mario Power Tennis
06:41 Metroid Prime
07:09 Metroid Prime 2 Echos
07:36 Metal Gear Solid The Twin Snakes
08:06 NBA Street Vol 2
08:33 Need for Speed Carbon
09:01 Need for Speed Underground 2
09:27 Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2
09:48 Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door
10:14 Pikmin
10:35 Pokemon Colosseum
11:04 Pokemon XD
11:34 Prince of Persia The Two Thrones
11:56 Skies of Arcadia - Legends
12:24 Soul Calibur 2
12:46 Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy
13:12 Star Wars Rogue Leader
13:35 Super Mario Sunshine
14:04 Super Smash Bros Melee
14:34 Legend of Zelda Windwaker
15:02 Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess
15:30 Time Splitters 2
16:03 Viewtiful Joe
16:28 Viewtiful Joe 2
16:51 WWE Day of Reckoning
17:20 Donkey Kong Country Returns
17:47 Kirby's Epic Yarn
18:15 NEW Super Mario Bros Wii
18:45 Rayman Legends
19:14 Super Smash Bros Brawl
19:46 Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom
20:11 The Legend of Spyro Eternal Night
20:32 Conclusion and More Consoles Coming
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We are getting so close to that "perfect ps2/gamecube" handheld. Feels like we are 90% of the way there. Ill probably end up upgrading my miyoo mini to the pocket 6 at this rate when it comes out
Odin 2 pro is the answer
@@EliasPfaiffer I have been considering it however I prefer the size of the pocket 4 for on the go.
I’m in the same boat. I just bought the RP3+ last year and I been having a lot of fun with it, but I’m gonna wait for the “perfect” Retroid 6 😂 Some days I think about the Odin 2 but the “pocketable” factor of the retroid consoles is something that stops me from purchasing it
@@EliasPfaiffer Not for that price.
Paying console prices for barely console speeds doesn't make sense. Paying $200 for something handheld that can manage Gamecube/PS2/PSP/Wii graphics is the perfect price point for a handheld.
The Odin and Loki or whatever exist because the emulators aren't great, but as the emulators start taking better advantage of the hardware available Ayn will unfortunately start building cheaper units because having that much power isn't necessary.
We already have the Switch, the point is something handheld that does everything before the Switch.
@@EliasPfaifferit’s too big not the same
Appreciate this type of video and especially how close you hold the device to camera. When watching on a phone screen you this closeness!
Great video and very useful for consumers.
Also, having the Fire Emblem logo on top of the screen is a bold creative choice that I can respect.
Also remember with f zero gx, the emulator automatic disables multi core function. You have to enable it every time in the games options prior to running it. Every time. No idea why dolphin Devs automatically disabled it
Correct
Every time? 😢 Jesus..
@@wordsmith451 unfortunately yes, because it's a manual override. Multi core rendering should be enabled by default and it pretty much is across the board, except for f zero and maybe some other games people haven't noticed or really play. The only way to change that would be to edit their override file... But I have no idea what part of their script is doing just that.
Easy fix, edit the game override config file.
@@hucz you missed that part where I wrote I don't know which part is doing it
Thanks for testing out so many games! I'm really looking forward to getting mine. I saw in Taki Udon's showcase that Twilight Princess ran poorly out in Hyrule Field which is a real shame; but this system might finally fulfil my decades-long dream of playing Wind Waker on a handheld!
I think there is a hack to fix that.
Taki was using the hack, still didn't hold up well
@@GradivusAres well damn. I am playing TP on my RP4Pro. Guess I'll just have to deal with it.
@@A_Bottle-Of_Orange_Crush 🤷 I am sure with some better tweaking it will be fine. Can't say how much effort these go through to make them work good lol
I actually played and finished wind waker on the RP3+, and it ran with 0 issues. Absolutely perfect. And since the RP4 and RP4Pro are even more powerful, these will be perfect to fulfil your dream :)
Great work! For PSP : GTA Liberty/Vice City Stories, Star Wars Renegade/Rogue Squadron, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, LittleBigPlanet, Killzone: Mortal Kombat: Unchained, Resistance: Retribution.
3DS : Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, Metroid: Samus Returns, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
Great content. Love this and saving for when my machine shows up. Thank you
Thank you for the work you put in to showcase the performance off the device.
i also was thinking on getting Retroid 4pro but with shipping and import it cost 300€. For the normal website price the 4 pro is an awesome device. With import and shipping… not so much.
Got myself a steamdeck instead wich will accompany me on the couch with.
The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is definitely the Goldilocks Zone of handhelds in terms of size, price, and performance.
Thank you so much for showing 007 Nightfire
Thanks so much for doing this one of the games your featured I really wanted to play on ps2 but played badly but I forgot you could play it on GameCube so thanks for demoing it now I can definitely play it
which game? for me I had the same realization with street hoops.
@@beakbeak1682 nba street v2 the game which got me into basketball
Great video! I’d love to see some random PS2 games tried if possible? My requests would be Rugby 2004, Manhunt, The Getaway, State of Emergency, Cricket 2004, GTA games and any FIFA games between 2000-2010. I’m from the UK so apologies for the random requests 😉
Thank you very much for making this video 😀
Very helpful video, thanks 👍
Wow nice work showcasing these GameCube and Wii games!! Looks like run quite well. 💪🏼
Could you try Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 for the PSVita next?
Thanks man!
Thanks for this video. I would like to show a video off multiple rhytme games running because they need to have very accurate audio/video/input synchronisation.
DDR, frequency/amplitude, popn music, parapa, guitarooman, etc.
Thanks !!!
For the 3DS I would like to see some Pokémon games.
I gotta hand it to you bro, these video updates for the RP4 Pro are very much appreciated and I look forward to your other videos on the 3Ds and PSP/Vita 👍
I appreciate that!
That's nba streets I got to have it.
@Restalgia have you tried connecting it to the atgames legends arcade yet?
I thought i was the only one who liked Bloody Roar primal fury 😭😭😭
Thank you so much for your research! I can't wait for the 3ds video. This is looking more and more like my Birthday gift to me this year LOL
Same for me. February 13th is right around the corner!
Amazing work. Thank you it makes me wait for my own RP4Pro... Thank you o make other videos with other consoles, Try Nintendo switch, indie games or Light games. We know that it doesn't work for heavy titles but i wonder if it could emulates 2D or light 3D indies games
great tatsunoko was running great was that adjusted or have some settings done or straight as it is ?
Great video mate! Thank you! Probably been asked already, but any chance you can film these at 60fps?
@Restalgia Did you use "Force 16:9" or Wide Hacks for this tests?
Are all ROMS more or less created equal? Like will some ROMS (assuming its the same exact game and from the same region) be smoother than others or will it be the same throughout?
Good vídeo!! Thanks
Thanks for the video been waiting for someone to post something like this. Still trying to decide what I'll get :( I do have a question can you use cheats like gameshark? and can you use cheats on all the emulators?
What leaves you undecided?
I also want to know about cheats and how to input them!
Day of reckoning thank you bro
Any time
thank you for the video. I’m considering buying this handheld, I want to know how it handles all Pokémon game up to Switch, meaning, will 3DS Pokémon run smooth in this thing.
Thanks dude you helped a lot
Ure doing an amazing job ! Can you play KH birth by sleep and GTA on PSP and Pokémon games for the 3DS ? I was shy because of the green screen and now I wait patiently your next video to make my choice!
Love to see it perform so well, sucks about some of the the need for speed games tho
Hi Restalgia. I just wanted to ask what file format do you use to run both GameCube and Wii games. I was playing Super Smash Bros Brawl and the game was having graphical issues, and the game hung and crashed.
Thanks for the thorough videos on this. Interested in buying one of these as my first handheld emulator. How durable are things things generally? It’s not gonna brick itself after a year?
Not usually, they are running on Android and unless you are doing things like rooting the device or things way outside of normal usage you will be fine.
Can you try the displartport usb-c how does it work with an external monitor ? Does it reproduce the screen of the device or it can extend and fit the resolution of the external monitor ?
ur a legend for putting the games in alphabetical order mate
How well does Gauntlet Dark Legacy emulate? That use to be my favorite gamecube game and i still haven't even tried it on my RG505 yet.
So i saw the logo load and heard “what is going on…” so i got further than ur last video. Regardless, as a huge fan I’m all about helping the algorithm. I’ll like the video as well.
Also, I’d like to assure Rexer that I’m not a bot and was not paid to make this comment.
You're the best buddy ❤️
@@Restalgia yeah i know. Figured even u deserve a little kindness once in a while. 😎
For the 3ds video, how does Metroid Samus returns play?
Was timesplitter 1 or 2X resolution? I get it full speed at 1X but drops when at 2X. wondering if there’s a setting to get it working at 2X like every other game
Is there a setting for being able to turn on game speed at 2x, 3x, 4x, ect like on other emulators? If so, where is that found?
Very cool to see. So those need for speed games that are running pretty poor at like 40FPS, those are 1x? So if I'm understanding right there's some that it just straight up doesn't have the power for that something like the Odin2 with the same emulator would be able to do?
Bit unfortunate, but it's still HUGE that you can play so many at a locked 60. Def. think I'll be upgrading my 3+.
Great review! Does this RP4 not come with ds games? Only 3ds?
Doesn't come with any games pre-loaded but it will play ds games with no issues on the drastic emulator.
@@Restalgia when you say pre load. You mean straight from them it won’t. I’ll have to download my own to get them ?
@@kalebcantrell7468 correct
@@Restalgia do you or know off a good tutorial video on how upload my own ROMs?
Might wanna tweak that Fire Emblem portion of the video, the logo covers 80% of the screen - otherwise great content!
oh wow, i cant believe I missed this.. I guess take my word that the game plays well! Unfortunately CZcams doesn't allow me to edit the video once posted :(
@Restalgia - I hear ya and not trying to nitpick - your video did a great job going across the genres and demonstrating the system capabilities! Can't wait to get mine and push this bad boy to its limits! Thanks again, heading over to your PS2 demo!
Any chance of making a video of how things look on a TV?
Hi! I dont know why, but when I try to play DKC returns on Wii, I have a small flickerin square on the upper left side of the screen..I tried to decrease the CPU speed on Dolphin...I dont know what to do....
Whats the battery like on this bad boy for zelda or 3d mario games?
You should try some lightweight vita games
Currently playing nightfire on my rp4 pro and I’m about to bust a cashew. Well worth the money
Question you are using PAL ROM on All of this games?
Is the RP 4 Pro a Wii handheld? All games you tested seem to run at full 60 fps. Why did you use only the analog? The Dpad is inactive on that emulator? How do Super Mario Galaxy run on that device?
Mario Galaxy can run, but it's cumbersome due to the motion controls.
Many wii games don't run great, and I used analog primarily because of how u mapped the inputs, you can map anyway you like.
I would not buy this specifically for wii games as you will be limited. Gamecube on the other hand seems to be fairly good
Would you be able to test Star Wars Battlefront 1 & 2 for the PS2?
Is the standard mode loud? You think you can play most games without turning on the fan? I have tinnitus, so this is quite problematic for me (the noise). Why about the fan wind, can you feel it in your fingers? I can get a RP4 pro quite easily and fast since i live in China, but its been days trying to decide if i buy the 3+ or 4 because of the fan. Thank you
In standard mode the fan is not loud at all, even in performance mode it can be set to quiet. It's only in high performance mode on the highest setting that it's obnoxious. You definitely can't play ps2 or ps vita without high performance mode, but you can probably do most of the rest at reasonable specs on either standard or performance settings.
As for feeling the fan, it's not that noticeable even on the high setting.
@@Restalgia Thank you very much for taking the time to reply. Very helpful
I just order the retroid pocket 4 PRO in red with a case and screen protector . I hope this thing works right outta box
Any thoughts on input lag? Is it tight enough for the fighting game combos?
Have not experienced any issues with input lag at all
Modded Psvita or rp4 pro? Which should I buy?
Hello! Did anyone knows the right way to config the Wiimote in RP4Pro? I want to play Metroid Prime Trilogy but the cursor keep moving to the center or moving automatically to the side I choose (depending if I chose "recenter" in options). Regards!!!
Im wondering if Mario Strikers is in there for both WII and GameCube.
Very cool, unfortunately it still can’t run Need for Speed U2 at 60 fps, but we’re almost there
Is there no way to hook a capture card to these devices? The FPS counter is too small to follow with this camera angle.
Also would be helpful to be able to see which games were running at 1x res and which ganes were 2x res.
Can we play from this retro pocket device using TV as screen? And can we record the gameplay? For example using OBS or any other app...
Thanks!
Yes you can! It's supposed video over usb c
Any fix for the Metroid prime echos skipping?
Can anyone explain how they get metroid prime to play this well? During the opening sequemce, I get huge pop in black boxes upper left corner, and it doesn't run at a playable fps. Thamks.
Wonder if cemu mmj is possible with the RP4 Pro
So, the widescreen hack is working good enough to enable it in most games ?
Yep, some games were weird like star wars rogue leader, but that game didn't run well anyway.
which game(s) is played in 1x resolution?
Thank you so much!!! But you forgot one game, the best Wii game ever made... MARIOKART WII!! I love that game. Thank you so much for this video!!!
The sound in Time splitter 😂😂
For 3DS please test Samus Returns, DK returns and of course the 3 main Zelda titles
Id like to see if skyward sword HD on yuzu will work. (For the more conventional controller controls). Thanks!
What was the wrestling games like on ps2
Can you do one for Saturn, N64, Dreamcast or PSP if you didn't yet?
*I love that Retroid go after that actual market. Ayn is going after a market of power-hungry gamers I think that forget they have a Switch or Steamdeck already*
Any chance you can show Catherine:Full Body on Vita?
Is Retroid and Ayn the same company? The UI looks the same as Odin 2. Also the dpad, and basically the top side 🤔
My understanding is they are not the same company
Please try PS2 Games ( Twisted Metal, Silent Hill, Gran Turismo, Tekken,etc) and Switch Games (Oddisey, Zelda, Mario Kart, Donkey Kong Freeze, etc)
I ordered the very moment it released live, but still hasn't shipped... Maybe because I got the green/blue version?
Same here, I pre-ordered watermelon and it hasn't shipped yet. I think watermelon and blue haven't started shipping yet
I ordered 16 bit color variant. Still hasn’t shipped
I got clear and watermelon. Neither have shipped.
@@wordsmith451 I ordered the day before release date 😅
@@P-dub978when it said sold out? Lol
Does it come with the games already installed?
No games included
How is the battery life?
If you are going to show Vita can you try Borderlands 2?
Could you try splinter cell pandora tomorrow?
I'm really confused why Mario Sunshine is running so poorly here, it runs at 25fps locked on Dolphin Mobile (PAL) for me on my RP3+
Yea I think the Odin 2 pro is what I’m headed for. I would love to have this, but I think a Odin and oled steam deck is all I need right now.
I'm waiting on mine I got the watermelon red
Can it Run Tony Hawks Underground 1 and 2?
I had this pre-ordered, but then cancelled it and went for the Odin2.
Odin 2 is pretty badass
It's crazy how people are complaining this can't do ps2 and gc %100 so it's not worth it. It can play wii and switch games!
Can you try out monster hunter 3ultimate and monster hunter 4ultimate
Resident evil the mercenaries for the 3ds please!
I’d love to see mario 3d land for 3ds video
What about the best game ever made? The WiiWare game MotoHeroz?
lol why were you playing all the 2D games with the D pad
It's the old school gamer in me I think. It's like an auto pilot thing. Where I can use a dpad, I will 🤣😂🤣. I think I'm getting old my dude...
@@Restalgia oh oops I meant why were you playing 2D games with the thumb stick? The DPad is so much better for retro games
@@JohnnyFiction ahh, well then fair. I'm not sure then. The dpad on this thing is stellar though
The arcade gamer in me would play the 2D games with the analog stick just for a little bit of that old school arcade joystick 🕹 feel.
Where do you buy one
Links in description
I'm still waiting on my RP4 Pro to arrive but my ps2 roms folder is already 230 GB
when did you order it ?
@@nutriculi a few days ago, it'll probably be here in a few more. I find international shipping to be very fast most of the time, it must be because of where I live or something
How much ?
Anything Lego for PSP/Vita or 3ds please :)
No Ultimate Spider-Man test?
Not in this video. Sorry!
@@Restalgia damn.
Well, if I ever see a sub $200 device emulating that game on GameCube, I'm going to buy it. Lol
@@gregoriomunoz4754 it's 199 😎
It can play that game, are ya gonna get it now? @@gregoriomunoz4754
@@fillerbunnyninjashark271 yea, that's sub $200
Need for Speed Most Wanted on PS Vita please.
I really thought he just censor the fire emblem game to avoid copyright strike 😅
Not having color matching grips ruins all the colors for me. This time black on black.