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Hi, thanks for the compliment it is much appreciated. You will have to update the unit to the new version 1.04 firmware anyway when you get it so that it runs everything as efficiently as possible. I have a video guide on that here: th-cam.com/video/-Qt2cWghIiQ/w-d-xo.html. When you do this you will be copying over the folder structure that the unit needs to run with the updated files in them. Joey over at Joey's Retro handhelds has an extremely in depth setup guide if your still stuck after watching mine that you can view here: th-cam.com/video/NFMXzy9ZkIk/w-d-xo.html. Hope that helps, enjoy your Trimui.

@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh Thank you for the detailed answer! If I have installed the update via the sd card, I can then delete the update file from the sd card again!!! The suf the it card come in the end only the odner for the roms or!?

@@OldHardwarenerd I believe you should be able to install the update with the SD card, format it and then copy the file structure that is neccesary for the Storage sd card that holds the ROm, Bios and other folders. It is part of the upgrade process. You have to download 2 update files. One to update the system and one to copy files onto the storage SD Card. Joeys video is quite comprehensive and shows you step by step what to do. I hope this answers your question. Wasn't shure about that last part. Feel free to ask again if this didn;t clear it up.

Hi Apologies that it took so lobg to reply. The artist is Lexica and the track name is Tiger Tracks. It is a free track that is avaialable on the site i use for editing Canva, You have to get a Pro subscription to have access to it though. Hope that helps.

Enough said😜

I must agree, all the positive comments I've seen on it has really won me over. Also the way the OLED looks on the review video's. The display is just so much more alive and vibrant

Yip the Lollipop Orange is definitely something to behold.

It's a pleasure 😁

Sounds awesome! its good to get feedback from someone who actually owns both. I can imagine that the X55 is more comfortable than the Smart Pro. it's almost a Rg556 vs RP4 Pro comparison design and Ergonmics wize isn't it? How does the battery life compare in your experience. Does the Smart pro last a bit longer with the slighlty larger battery?

It is a very good deal, especially if you like that form factor. The new 1.4 update should give you smoother gameplay on psp aswell

Hi There. You are right in that it was not an apples for apples comparison when i recomended the pocket 4 pro at the end. At the time of making the video though the 1.4 firmware update for the trimui smart pro was not available yet and all the hands on reviews i checked of the unit seemd to indicate that it was struggling with PSP and PS Vita games. With the 1.4 firmware release though it seems that performance on these systems has been greatly improved and i discussed this in my video on it here: th-cam.com/video/-Qt2cWghIiQ/w-d-xo.html. The idea with recommending the RP 4 Pro at the end was to giove viewers who wanted a unit that could definitely play PSP and PSVita well a recomendation that i know would not struggle with these systems. My knowledge of these handhelds is still growing and im learning daily what fits best where. Let me know which system would you recommend at that Price Range for PSP and PS Vita play, would love to hear yopur views.

It's a pleasure 😁

Good to hear that you are enjoying it. The pocketability is definitely a plus. What is you experience with extended Play sessions though? Does it not get a bit uncomfortable to hold after a hour or 2 of play?

Awesome, let me know what your experience is with it once you receive it

@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh had it for a couple weeks now I love this thing.. only one game i cant get to work and its “Urban Reign”

Glad to hear it, what do you like most about it?

Those benefits are the reason my opinion has been swaying towards the RG556. When I made the video I was slightly more in favour of the RP4 Pro. But a lot of awesome feedback for the Rg556, It really seems like awesome handeld

I can imagine that it is far less easier to hold than the likes of the RG556. What's your experience in regards to the pockatability though? Would that not be a big plus for the RP4 Pro though?

@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fhwho walks around with a device in each pocket? Putting your gameboy/DS in your pocket was only possible because we didn't have cellphones or had a tiny flip phone.

In Most cases i think you are correct, but the fact that smaller devices like the GKD pixel and the RG28xx exist makes me think that there are people who value having a smaller device they can carry around with them. Personally i agree with you and would rather play on my phone but i must say that i really dislike touchscreen controls so maybe if i actually owned one of these ultra portable devices and could carry it around with me i would be more inclined to argue for pocketability.

The 405V is an imoressivice vertical handheld, it will play up to PS2 and some gamecube games if im not mistaken so it is quite bit more powerfull than the smart pro. it is vertical though and a bit more chunky. Comfortable but chunky accoring to the feedback i have seen. The Smart Pro had a recent firmware update that helped it play PSP better but nothing close towhat the 405V can do. If you haven't yet you can chek out my overview of it here: th-cam.com/video/Co_1h_8tW-s/w-d-xo.html

I have seen it for this price aswell but chose to list the general retail price In the title as it not always on sale. When I checked AliExpress this week the cheapest I could find it for was around $62 ex shipping. If you see a cheaper deal please share the link. Didn't know about Knuli. Sounds awesome if it's based of Batocera. Will check into it. thanks for Sharing

I would say that is a fairly accurate assement. Not Shure why though the 556 is cheaper and Eve though it is not very pocketable it sounds like and awesome handheld. I have to say I just found out this week the Odin 1 is available for $199. That would be a muck better handheld to get in terms of performance for roughly the same price as these. It's a different beast for sure but should give you better gameplay with the Snapdragon processor it has.

@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh 199 for the Odin 1 is reasonable.

Agreed and it will definitely beat out the processors in the 556 and the RP 4 Pro. If had it lying around i would definitely get that .

Sorry that you feel that way, thanks for the comment. Lemme know what you think i can do to improve.

Didn't Know, that is good to hear. Thanks for the Feedback. Will look into that

Nice, so im assuming you haven't had any issues with the triggers failing then? That Oled display is what really felt very torn between the too. Also there has been such positive feedback about the 556 in the comments it is realy winning me over. Think i would prefer the awesome display and comfort over the pocketability.

I prefer the trimui smart pro too ❤

Lots of good points there. But just heard that Rocknix is continuing to support Jelos. Will have to look into that. That might mean that there may be continued development on the X55 though. X55 is a bit older the smart pro though and the slim form factor of the pro is apealing. Maybe just get both Lol, then you don't have to choose.

Nice what is the main factor that Swayed you to the Smart Pro?

powkiddy x55 is so good, but the buttons are so damn loud.. Def not a handheld I'd play beside someone at night.

@@georgepierre3594 Interesting, thanks for the feedback. It is always good to hear from someone with first hand experience. ill remember that if i ever get one, Happy wife, happy life lol!

Hi, just want to make sure i understand you correctly. Did you donate a monthly amount on Kofi but the transaction did not go through? Just not shure what the posts that you mention is referring to. Please just provide some clarification so i can assist

@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh hi it did go through but i did not get the email for a while to accept my benefit. I now have it. Thanks

Awesome glad to hear you got it sorted. Thanks for the support.

Hi if you want a handheld console that would emulate PS2 better you could also consider the AYN Odin it is also $199 and has a snapdragon 845 chip which should play PS2 games just fine. Just be aware it runs Android and is quite a bit larger than the 2 handhelds in this video.

I can imagine what your saying to be true. The positive feedback on this Video alone in regards to the 556 is testimony to it. The screen looks awesome in the hands on reviews I've seen already, I can only imagine how it would look in person.Thanks for the feedback

This was the feedback from one of the hands on reviews I referenced and I could imagine it being a problem. Glad to hear that you have a different experience. Do you feel the unit is worth the cost though? I absolutely love how it looks and especially the awesome packaging but it is extremely expensive.

Interesting, did you have a bad experience with one of the anbernics with the controls? Just haven't heard any overly negative feedback regarding the controls on the RG556 yet.Im going of the general feel im getting from the hands on reviews i've seen though so i could be wrong.Whats the feel like of the RP pro 4 with the grip? i haven't seen any feedback on that online as yet.

Hi There, it is awesome when you discover these. A whole new world opened up for me. i do not own any of the handhelds i reviewed as yet, at this stage i am doing summary overviews of some of the top hands on reviews out there. From my research though i could recommend the Trimui Smart Pro to fit your description of what you want to play. It plays Most PSP and PSvita games, especially with the new firmware. Sells for between $60-$80 depending on where you buy and it has a comparable shape to the Vita. it will probably still struggle with the top end PSP games but from the reviews i checked it would probably be able to play about 70-80% of them. If your willing to spend a bit more one of the units in this video will do PSP and PS Vita for sure. Hope this helps. You can check out my overview on the Trimui Smart Pro here: th-cam.com/video/8ZnrG-GA83c/w-d-xo.html and Here: th-cam.com/video/-Qt2cWghIiQ/w-d-xo.html. Be sure to check the descirtion in these videos for the source reviews i referenced for more in depth info.

In regards to the Analog sticks i sadly cannot comment on how they compare, haven't had hands on with either. Maybe someone can help us with a comment on this? If i remember correctly though reviewers had a good experience with them. Check the source reviews i listed in the video's i mentioned below,l Russ at Retro Games Corps does detailed hands on reviews of these devices and im sure i listed a link to one of his hands on reviews in my original overview video.

The best thing for this would be a used PS vita. Vita emulation is so new that it’s not really a viable option on these. PS vita is backward compatible with PSP and runs them and PS1 games natively on the hardware.

@@justjoshininjapan700 Thanks for the feedback. It raises a point that i did not consider. You are correct in that PS vita emulation is pretty new so emulating it will be hit and miss. Personally though i am just not crazy about purchasing second hand harware that probably doesn't have any warranty on it, I just never have been, but i have to admit most of the time there is no issue with devices bought. I checked E-bay though and the average for a 2nd hand PS Vita is abour $150 which makes it almost as much as the units in this Video. I gues it will come down to how badly you want to play the entire PS vita catalog. Appreciate you raising that though it is definitely something to consider if you want a retro handheld that can handle PSP and PS Vita well.

I realize that this kinda content will not resonate with everyone and that is ok. Really doing my best to make it clear that my video's are based on research and not hands on experience. Honestly just can't afford these at the moment. Trusting I'll get there but not there yet. I do love research and comparing devices though and I also think that having a summary of the findings of some of the top hands on reviews in one place could be useful to some viewers. Hope the above makes sense.

You got a point there.That's the price of having something pocketable I guess. Another plus for the 556 then? everytime I get feedback on this it seems to be another reason to choose the 556. I'm seriously leaning over to team Anbernic.

Didn't know they were more prone to that but looked it up and wadaya know, it's true. So that would be a consideration when choosing between these units.Seems like you can extend the lifespan by avoiding keeping a static image on the screen for long periods at a time and running it below max brightness.. Thanks for the input. I learned something from it.

Interesting, Is it easier to doc the Pocket4 Pro in your opinion? I can see that it looks like the USB C slot is a bit more central than that of the RG556, guessing that may make it eaiert to dock?

The 405M is quite impressive especially for its size, its processor is less powerfull than the RG556 but it can do quite a bit with it from what i hear. I also love the look of the metal shell and it looks super pocketable. The 556 would be able to play more demanding games though with a price difference of about $20 i would rather opt for it so you can get the better screen and processor. But if you love Anbernic and you want something super pocketable the 405M would be a good choice. Have you seen my video on on it here? th-cam.com/video/U7LD717smN0/w-d-xo.html

Awesome man, let me know what you think of it when you get it. I love hearing what people's first hand experience is with these. Can't afford one myself yet but trustiung that i will be able to soon. In the mean time i will have to live vicariously through the feedback im getting form all the fans here so don't forget to let me know what your experience is with it.

@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh Got it and love it. Running ps2 games with ease and with upscaling and filtering they look even better than the original. Using a 1TB card and have a huge collection of games now. Haven’t had any major issues I couldn’t figure out yet. It does take some time to setup but that’s half the fun. Hope you get one soon it’s soooo worth it

Thanks for the feedback. I ma glad to hear that you are enjoying it. I have seen how good PS2 games can looked when they are upscaled, so i am with you there. Running emulation on my PC and laptop at the moment and enjoying discovering all these old classics as i never owned a PS2 when i was younger. Enjoy your RP4 man

You are going to love it even more than you already know you will. And wait until you hear the on board speakers. I wasn't expecting such clear and immersive sound from a hand held, it's really impressive.

@@davidsapir3764 I was already excited but you're getting me even more hyped!

Awesome, let me know what you think when you get it.

Glad to hear it!

Glad it helped!

Awesome, feedback like this makes me lean more towards the 556 when it comes to deciding between these devices. The only thing that drew me to the RP4 Pro is the better performance but after researching it a bit it seems to be a minimal difference and the fact that the 556 is cheaper just makes it a more compelling choice. Thanks for sharing.

@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh Anbernic can easily offer a firmware update or two to get even more performance out of the 556. But there's nothing Retroid can do to increase the screen size and resolution of that inferior screen. Not only that, but the 556 comes right out of the box as the most comfortable handheld you could ever ask for. You have to spend even more on left and right grip extensions to make the Retroid more comfortable. For me with the Retroid you're paying more while making too many sacrifices and compromises just to have a slightly more compact device with better thumb sticks and only mildly to moderately better processing power than the 556.

That's really well said and i have to admit that i did not consider firmware updates. Those could eek out some more performance. I gues the choice will largely come down to how badly you want a PS2 gaming capable device that is pocketable at the end of the day. That will largely be infuenced by when you want to play your retro games. If you want it to play on the go i could still see an argument for the RP4 Pro. What;s your experience like with the size of the RG556, do you think it would comfortably fit in a small day backpack?

​​​​​I picked up the 556 as an upgrade to my beloved but dated 5 year old GPDXD+. ​Still looks and plays great after going everywhere with me for all that time, and as far as compactibility it's unbeatable. Neither one of these devices can touch it in that one regard. That said, both the Retroid and 556 are still much more compact than not. If compactness is a major must have feature the Retroid is more dimensionally compact for sure. But not by much. For me I was more than willing to sacrifice a little compactibility for the 556's phenomenal price, ultra comfortable ergos and much better OLED screen. I honestly think the 556 is the most perfectly sized handheld I've ever played. Not too big, not too small, but just right with a perfect screen size. The Retroid's 4.7" screen size is even smaller than my GPD's 5" screen and its screen resolution is the same. That's not the screen I want to be playing PS2 games on. But on the 556's 5.5" screen they look so good. And it's very slender too. I have a black hard case on it's way that was only $10 on Amazon, and it's dimensions aren't going to take up much space in my EDC satchel at all. Like the Retroid the GPD XD also has a rudimentary rectangular shape, and I can tell you the 556 isn't just a little more comfortable to hold and play, it's waaay more comfortable. And wow is it an incredible rush to be playing PS2 again after so many years on such an incredibly affordable and awesome compact hand held like the 556. Seriously I can't love this thing enough. Last night I ordered an SD card for the 556 from Aliexpress that's nothing but PS2 games, 480 of them. I figured if I only love 10% of them the price was still worth it. @@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh

That sounds awesome. Figured it would not be too much of hassle to carry around in a small backpack so its good to have that confirmed. I can imagine that playing PS2 games is a rush. I never owned a playstation when i was younger. Went Straight from SNES to PC. So ihave really enjpoyed discovering and playing all the old games since i have started playing around with emulation on my PC again, especially the PS2 ones. Still want to track down Chrono Trigger and Play it. BNot eve sure what console it was on but i have heard it mentioned so many times in the retro community i feel like i have to try it.Thanks for the detailed feedback, you are busy making a RG556 convert of me.

😂 lol. SF2000 is definitely a lot more affordable, thinking of getting myself one. Was quite impressed with it. But if you want to play PS2 or GameCube games on a handheld you would have to consider one of these 2.

Happy to help

I am sorry you feel that way. Trust me i would love to do hands on reviews of these devices but the channel is too small to attract review units from these companies and I recently got retrenched from my 9-5 so i am just not in a space currently where i can afford these. I have also done my best with every video and with the channel to not give the impression that my video's are actual hands on reviews. I made this clear in my "what is the tech update all about video" here: th-cam.com/video/czyVOfK5Iks/w-d-xo.html. I also mention in this video that my findings are based on research. My aim with these are to provide my viewers with quick concise overviews of some of the top hands on reviews out there untill such time as i can actually do hands on reviews myself. I feel that there could be some value in a channel that gives you a quick run down of the findings of some of the top hands on reviews in one video for these devices. I also leave links to all my source material in my description if viewers want a more in depth look at what hands on reviewers have to say and to acknowledge their hard work for which i have great respect. Just to give some context aswell it took me about 12 hr's of work to create this video of which a large portion was was spent doing research to ensure i had my facts straight and could provide the most value possible to my viewers. I hope you take the above into consideration but if you still feel the same thats ok. I wish you all the best.

So reporting news is somehow bad?

Wtf are you saying? He just show how to update the firmware to those who don't know and he didn't not claim he's the developer of the software

@citruesilver I like this video he shows me the good stuff

@@orangesock6231 awesome, glad it helped!

Hi There, unfortunately i do not own one and i have been unable to find any direct feedback on the battery performance as yet by researching it. The firmware notes does state that they increased the charging capacity so it should charge faster and some of the feedback from hands on reviewers showed that the unit has the ability ot enable performance mode in the ppsspp emulatior which would ramp up the cpu to its maximum output and probably use up the battery faster if you use it hat way. I would hope that the standby time is at least the same or better as it would be such a minimal state of operation that it should at least not be worst. Sorry that i could not provide more precise feedback on this. If i hear anything i will update the comment

It's about 5-6 hours

@@jaynosowsky9708 Good to know. Thanks for the feedback it, is much appreciated,

Thanks for the heads up. Will look into that.

Let me know what your experience is with it, once you;ve had some time with it

@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh useless, changed nothing

@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh still, about of 90% of psp games run 30fps, I had great experience with 3rd birthday and Black Rock Shooter, as well as all psp rps Also n64 and Saturn even very payable, we also now have streaming option with 1.0.4, I ain't streaming guy, I love hardware to do its job, but there is an option. And as trimui is 50 to 60 usd depending on region, is is better value than 35xx h. Cheaper and more powerfull

@@tombstonefreak awesome! Good to hear that you are getting some good performance out of the new update. Glad about the streaming feature that has been added aswell. I saw the price dropping on AliExpress and I agree it is a very tempting buy at this stage. Thanks for the detailed feedback, it is much appreciated 😃

Thanks for the encouragement. It is much appreciated. Realised I was being made fun of a bit, but the comments helped with the engagement of the video so even though it was slightly negative I was still getting some benefit out of it. 😁

Awesome. Glad you enjoyed it!

Mostly right. It can be had for a little bit cheaper than the Rg35xxh at around $70 currently. Its processor is a little faster than the RG35XXH. And it definitely has a better screen

The analog sticks are better on the Rg35xxh from what I have seen online

Oh and it does have wifi connectivity but it cannot do an over the air update on its firmware. You have to download the update to an SD card and then put that into the unit and manually initiate the update

It could be good fun, i agree. I t depends on what you want to get from it. If you collect handheld consoles it is defintely a unit that you would want due to its unique shape i guess. Personally i would rather just pay a bit more for sonmething with a little bit more power but thats just my 2cents. Glad to hear that you ordered it. Hope you enjoy it,

@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh just want to replace r36s for old games emulation and don't want to mess with emulation on androids and vitas. Surely I have switches, legogo, ally, sd etc. Just want smt more compact and bigger screen for mame, sega and snes

@@tombstonefreak makes sense then. The Trimui Smart Pro is a good buy for that use case. Let me know what you think when you get it!

@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh definitely with tomato os first place)

@@tombstonefreak heard about tomato os but haven't looked into it yet. Will do so asap