Retroid Pocket 4/4Pro Retro Game Handheld Console, Android Retro Game Console Multiple Emulators Console Handheld 4.7 Inch Display 5000mAh Battery Classic Games Console (RP4 Pro, 16Bit, D1100)

I was impressed by how good this is! It's solidly built and feels good to hold, and is very ergonomic. The screen is solid, nothing jaw-dropping but it's a good size, though you can't really hold the console too far away like a Nintendo Switch. It runs a version of Android with some gaming specific modifications which I thought were pretty good! You can control the fan, the controller style, mic access and other useful stuff like that. Setting it up did take a bit of work - it comes with emulators pre installed, but I didn't really like the default launcher so I had to install Daijisho instead. Then of course you have to transfer your files to it, but that's easy enough if you have a micro SD card. Performance is solid across everything I've tried so far, though I've only tried up to PS1 games.

Amazing little handheld, runs great, has handled every game I’ve thrown at it, from GameCube to PS2 with Minor framerate dips on red faction so far, but very smooth through most of it. Endless library of games to play, provided you own or know how to source the games. Build quality is well done, has a nice amount of weight without feeling too heavy or too cheap and light. Screen is crisp and nice. Buttons are clicky(a little loud), but feels very nice. Speakers aren’t going to compare to iPhone or Samsung quality, but they sound good enough to play these games with a smile on your face. They do get pretty loud at least! Setting the emulators up was a breeze, especially if you’re already familiar. Perfect size to slip in a pocket, but the thumb sticks do snag on everything so be aware. Highly recommend, grab one before it becomes too expensive or too difficult to acquire. Edit: just wanted to add that steam link works well on the device. Playing battlefield 6 beta with no hiccups on a strong/decent wifi connection. Edit 2: switch/switch lite thumb grips fit well on on my rp4p. First two pictures I initially uploaded had some ps5 thumb grips which were way too big and would spin and slip off. 3rd photo shows switch thumb grips, which are snug. Definitely adds to the feel of the device. (You can put the larger ps5 thumb grips over the switch thumb grips if you want a taller/larger surface area, they fit.)

First thing to note is that this does come with some emulators and a front-end installed, but you will need to source your own games. This is not a hard thing to do for people with some tech skills and an internet connected computer, but this is not something you hand out of the box to an ipad kid and expect them to be playing retro games. There's some tinkering involved with settings, but by and large it's nothing you'd need an IT degree for. Once you have the games loaded and the emulators configured, it's super easy to use, just be aware that there's going to be a few hours of setup, downloading roms, transferring, and tinkering. Once it's set up, this Android device has a LOT of power underneath the hood. I've been enjoying up through Wii and PS2 games on it, though the PS2 eats battery and gets the device warm. Note to anyone installing a screen protector, make sure you turn the fan up all the way when you emulate stronger systems. The CPU/GPU warming up cooked some of the adhesive on the very left edge of my screen protector, causing an air bubble to form. The actual device is fine, but if you have the fan set to quiet and push the retroid to its limits, it will generate a fair bit of heat. The good news is this device emulates everything without lag. Some ps2 games chunk a little from time to time, but most are extremely playable if not 100%. The screen is gorgeous and will have your retro games looking awesome, whether you're the type to enable shaders or pixel peep old games, and your upscaled 3d games will look nice and crisp as well. Game title obscured to circumvent any concerns, but you can play the second Deity of Conflict on this easily, as a point of reference. I highly recommend getting the comfort grip for this. It's a little boxy and tiny in my adult hands without. Totally usable without, but I can game for hours and hours with the grip. Oh and battery life! It's going to heavily depend on what you're doing. Emulating an 8 bit or 16 bit game? Battery is an absolute champion and will not budge. Doing some ps2/wii games? That battery indicator is gonna move at a steady pace. It's a fine battery life on the more intense games, but I probably would skew to older games if I was on a long plane ride. Notably because this is android based, it supports full fast charge, so if you have a good modern USB C quick charging adapter, this thing will top up in no time.

I looked at a lot of handheld devices for playing my ROM library before finally settling on this one. While it does struggle with some higher-end, graphics-intensive systems, it still handles a large portion of games really well. For example, it runs most GameCube games without issues. With PS2, it’s a bit more mixed. Jak and Daxter runs great, but more demanding titles like Need for Speed: Most Wanted or Shadow of the Colossus struggle, even in high-performance mode at native resolution. The size feels just right and works well for gaming on the go. The build quality is solid too and it doesn’t feel cheap at all.

I was really excited to try the RP4P, and overall it’s a pretty impressive little device. It handled emulation really well right out of the box. I was able to play a wide range of games from different systems smoothly, and performance was honestly better than I expected for the price. The screen looks great, controls feel solid, but it’s a bit uncomfortable to hold for longer gaming sessions. That said, I did run into a couple issues that I couldn’t ignore. The biggest problem was the SD card slot. It kept giving me trouble — sometimes it wouldn’t recognize the card, and other times it seemed to disconnect randomly. I double-checked the card, reformatted it, and even tried a factory reset on the device, but the issue kept coming back. I also experienced occasional stutters during gameplay. It wasn’t constant, but it happened enough to be noticeable and a little frustrating, especially during games that should have been running smoothly. In the end, I decided to return it and upgrade to the Retroid Pocket 5 instead. I really wanted to love the 4 Pro because when it worked, it worked well. But the SD card issues and performance hiccups were dealbreakers for me. If you get one without those problems, it’s a solid handheld. Just be aware that quality control might vary.

As good as any other Retroid product. Runs PS1 and below flawlessly. PS2 and GC have some hiccups but original hardware also has slowdown, so it's to be expected.

I bought this handheld to replace my RG40XXH, which I loved but developed the dreaded "black screen" bug. Configuring this device took a bit more work than the Anbernic products, but the end result seems to be worth it. The device is responsive and has decent battery life. The screen is easy enough for my middle-aged eyes to read. The buttons feel fantastic, and I was happily surprised by the triggers and thumb sticks in particular. It just feels nice, and the unit feels well-built. A comfort grip might help with longer gaming stints, but overall I really like this unit. This handheld does not come with any ROMs, but it is capable of playing a great variety of games. I followed the guide from Retro Game Corps to set it up. It's really slick overall.

Worth it, currently playing "The warriors" great game great device love it