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  • Episode 203 - So we're looking at some accessories that are being made for your old consoles and we're taking a look at a few clone consoles as well!
    0:41 Everdrive Review
    5:24 8-Bit Do Bluetooth Controllers Review
    8:22 Dreamcast Toro VGA box Review
    10:22 Power Base Mini FM Review
    12:25 db Electronics Grafx Booster Review
    14:23 Gamerz Tek 8-bit HD Video game System Review
    17:14 Gamerz Tek MiniGen Review
    21:25 Super Nico Fami Review
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  • @OhYaSure
    @OhYaSure Před 2 lety +7

    This has slowly become my favorite show. I love going back to my youth with the guys. Love it

  • @demonsty
    @demonsty Před 6 lety +37

    THAT LOOK ON DAVES FACE WHEN HE'S USING THE MULTI TAP WITH NO FRIENDS!

    • @bennyhaha66
      @bennyhaha66 Před 4 lety +3

      lmao I checked the comments just to see if I was the only one that loved that moment.

  • @Taric25
    @Taric25 Před 6 lety +25

    24:03 "Even though I don't have any friends"
    I burst laughing!

    • @Pan_Z
      @Pan_Z Před 24 dny +1

      The defeated sigh sells it.

  • @2namtaB
    @2namtaB Před 6 lety +18

    Good morning Game Sack, 7am Sunday morning in the UK here. Something to watch with my breakfast, thanks.

  • @ProtoMario
    @ProtoMario Před 6 lety +97

    Another episode of the few favorite shows I watch here.

    • @TheFableHistorian
      @TheFableHistorian Před 6 lety +1

      ProtoMario Especially the ending skit.

    • @KibaTheBarbarian
      @KibaTheBarbarian Před 6 lety

      ProtoMario cool seeing you here

    • @Thebossstage1
      @Thebossstage1 Před 6 lety

      But proto shouldn't you be making videos?

    • @slyfrailzz
      @slyfrailzz Před 6 lety

      ProtoMario but proto, I lost my train of thought. These dudes are way cooler than you

    • @hansweiss469
      @hansweiss469 Před 6 lety

      *Insert BUT PROTO!!!... joke here*

  • @CrystariumNet
    @CrystariumNet Před 6 lety +38

    Holy shit every 2 weeks. I refresh and then new Sack shows up and I get really fucking excited.

    • @demonsty
      @demonsty Před 6 lety +1

      yeah they stepped their game up big time!

  • @the1ucidone
    @the1ucidone Před 5 lety +1

    More episodes like this please. It's not only informative but also very relaxing.

  • @chasesmay7237
    @chasesmay7237 Před 2 lety +1

    Translations for Saturn games is how I grew to love that console. I had my Saturn since launch and it just sat in my closet until I decided to buy a fenrir and see what was out there…it went from my least, to my favorite system. Policenauts, shining force 3, grandia, silver star, to some lesser known games like valhollian and linkel liver story are so great

  • @GreenNinjaTea
    @GreenNinjaTea Před 6 lety +42

    i keep thinking Joe and Daves names are Joe and Mac

  • @trr94001
    @trr94001 Před 6 lety +17

    It's not just you. "Bluetooth" is an old Algonquin word that means "It doesn't work".

    • @SilasHemmingway
      @SilasHemmingway Před 4 lety

      It's actually the name of a king (Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson)...and I suspect he was often on unemployment. See what I did there? ;)

    • @poopinfruz9771
      @poopinfruz9771 Před 3 lety

      I used to hate it too, until i got apples filthy hands out of my pocketa

  • @TheSocialGamer
    @TheSocialGamer Před 6 lety

    Hands down, and not to start any fan war, your channel is my number one channel for all things retro. Such great original content. I would love to see your show go to the small screen and picked up by a network to air across the globe. I wish you fellas and the channel much success.

  • @TheIMMORTALKAHNHD
    @TheIMMORTALKAHNHD Před 6 lety +1

    Game sack comin in clutch. Unsung heros of youtube

  • @Nearest_Neighbor
    @Nearest_Neighbor Před 5 lety +5

    SuperFX and SA1 chips are now supported on the SD2SNES. Just for those who might be interested in it.

  • @quito787
    @quito787 Před 6 lety +10

    Krikzz is awesome for giving us the everdrives and sd2snes!

  • @amerikaOnFire
    @amerikaOnFire Před 6 lety +4

    The Mega Everdrive v2 and x7 models can now do FM sound via a quick swap of one of the OS files! It's one of the threads on Krikzz's forums in the Mega Everdrive section. Also, great episode guys. It gave me a lot of ideas for a few things to pick up. Much appreciated as always!

  • @videogameobsession
    @videogameobsession Před 6 lety +1

    No disrespect to db Electronics, but I've tried to buy their db Booster Plus for many years and it was always showing either Coming Soon or Sold Out.
    Giving up on it I ran across a very similar looking TG16/PCE expansion board from an eBay seller in China and bought that instead.
    I was blown away by the quality. Up until this I had been using the RF until around '92, then a Turbo Booster + until now. Aside from only costing $30 (as opposed to $60+), the best part is that not only does it do Composite, stereo, Svideo, RGB, but it also does YUV!
    Yep, good old YPbPr component video. The db Booster would require another $53 HDRetrovision Gen2 YUV cable to connect your TG16 to a standard HDTV or CRT with Component input.
    Highly recommended!

  • @badcrc
    @badcrc Před 6 lety +45

    You forgot to add that there are Bluetooth adapters for nes and snes so you can use 8bitdo pads on the real console!

    • @donotresussitate
      @donotresussitate Před 6 lety +1

      Koldo Aingeru the Bluetooth dongles are the only way to go to pair an 8bitdo controller with the retron 5. It pairs like trash with the console but once the dongle is in it Laura right up.

    • @aibrainlet8041
      @aibrainlet8041 Před 6 lety

      8bitdo controllers are decent quality, it will really only last you a few months tho before the firmware starts being glitchy and the l/r buttons break :/

    • @querpmuerp
      @querpmuerp Před 6 lety +1

      Funny thing: I have a Neo Geo to SNES adapter, and the bluetooh adapter works perfect with this. So I can play metal slug on my MVS with the 8bitdo Snes30 :) Pretty neat product!

    • @Jaglefay1
      @Jaglefay1 Před 6 lety

      I connected the 8bitdo to my avs and my games play like crap. 8bitdo sucks ballsacks

    • @Pres_NotSure
      @Pres_NotSure Před 6 lety

      donotresussitate how do I do this!? Can’t find any Bluetooth adapter for old systems..??

  • @stringanime
    @stringanime Před 6 lety +45

    This is the reason I sub. Anyone can make a watchjojo type top 10 gaming whateva video, but this....THIS! This is just fine.

  • @CalebMichaelRiley
    @CalebMichaelRiley Před 6 lety

    What excites me about this channel is that I have a feeling you guys have years worth of ideas for videos. It seems you never lack inspiration and your production continues to get better and better. Thanks for keeping such a strong focus on what your passions are, which really seems to be retro gaming. Thanks guys, you are the only channel that never dissapoints me!

  • @JeremyRutz
    @JeremyRutz Před 6 lety +1

    Marking this a favorite video. Lots of cool devices and gadgets I'll want to investigate. Thanks guys!

  • @iCach0
    @iCach0 Před 6 lety +34

    If you do another one of these I'd like to see any or all of the following items, if you have them or manage to get them: Dreamcast ODEs (GDEmu and USB GD-ROM controller), Saturn ODEs (Rhea or Phoebe and eventually the Satiator if it's finished), 64drive (there's a new version), FDSStick (Famicom Disk System Drive emulator), HD Retrovision component cables.

    • @iCach0
      @iCach0 Před 6 lety +2

      If you read my previous comment you've probably deduced that I liked the first part a lot more 8^) The rest was good stuff too, I just don't care for clone consoles personally (with the exception of well engineered FPGA systems like AVS and Analogue Nt mini)

    • @GameSack
      @GameSack  Před 6 lety +3

      We'd love to... if we had that stuff!

    • @iCach0
      @iCach0 Před 6 lety +1

      Admittedly a lot of what I put on my list is hard to get but the FDSStick is pretty inexpensive at $17 and is usually in stock at the creators site. The HD Retrovision cables are totally worth the money and the wait IMO, plus they're pretty good at communicating and managing the sales. The 64drive is a little on the expensive side but worth every penny, it was developed by the same person who designed the HDMI board for the N64 and has some neat features compared to the Everdrive 64. The rest is a pain to get honestly, mostly because of the waiting times and not everyone is great at communicating. But with perseverance it's doable.

    • @CharlesNiswander
      @CharlesNiswander Před 6 lety +3

      How about the Raspberry Pi? It's emulation-only but has far more potential at a far lower price-point than any of the clone consoles mentioned in your episodes. @GameSack

  • @HawkBreland
    @HawkBreland Před 6 lety +6

    24:09
    open the door, get on the floor, everybody walk the dinosaur

    • @afficial83
      @afficial83 Před 6 lety +1

      Hawk Breland oh my god you just blew my mind with nostalgia

  • @mekman4
    @mekman4 Před 6 lety

    The tech side of this stuff is interesting for hobbyists, it's nice to ground the material every now and then.

  • @preezy85
    @preezy85 Před 6 lety

    The look of loneliness at 24:10 is priceless. "Even though I don't have any friends I tried the multitap..." I know them feels bro

  • @arcadeperfectreviews2653
    @arcadeperfectreviews2653 Před 6 lety +11

    Also I'm surprised you guys didn't talk about the HD retrovision component wires for SNES and genesis. I use them on my CRT and they are wonderful. The best picture I've ever seen on a home TV

    • @CharlesNiswander
      @CharlesNiswander Před 6 lety

      I'm surprised nobody ever mentions the Raspberry Pi.
      For 35$ you get emulation of NES, SNES, N64, PS1, Dreamcast, PSP, Genesis, Gameboy, Gameboy Advance, Master System, I could keep going.....Commodore 64.....you name it, all through HDMI. I'm really not joking. Puts those silly expensive clones to shame.

    • @arcadeperfectreviews2653
      @arcadeperfectreviews2653 Před 6 lety +8

      Charles Niswander everyone always mentions that. It's not the first emulation machine. I have one and it's okay, but channels like this are for collectors.

    • @CharlesNiswander
      @CharlesNiswander Před 6 lety +1

      Of course, but as a collector, I prefer to not play the physical carts I own. I prefer longevity to that admittedly sweet feeling of "genuine" nostalgia you get from playing the originals....but emulation is certainly perfectly fine for playing (most games).

    • @CharlesNiswander
      @CharlesNiswander Před 6 lety +1

      And no, it's not the first, just far superior to anything but emulation on PC. Which some of us have been doing since the early 2000s....so no, emulation is far from a new thing. I just don't see a lot of mention of the Pi, so figured it in everyone's best interest to have the opportunity to know there's a cheap, effective emulation machine out there that's not a bad purchase. :)

    • @arcadeperfectreviews2653
      @arcadeperfectreviews2653 Před 6 lety +1

      Charles Niswander you're right it's not bad. I have one, but to be honest I really only use it when people are over to play arcade games on my HDTV. I also notice lag and the Pi does have a few frames of it. Still these retro collection channels don't really get I to the Pi much but there are 100s of CZcams videos on them.
      I mostly game on my CRT with composite and if I'm forced to emulate (mostly for non-neo geo or Sega atomus wave arcade games) I do it on my PC which is a heavy gaming rig, mostly because I have a lag free moniter. But yea I see your points.

  • @ErinPlays
    @ErinPlays Před 6 lety +220

    I don't know why anyone would make a system where 16:9 is the only option!

  • @Sparkykelly1
    @Sparkykelly1 Před 6 lety

    Always love those system breakdown segments. Always cool seeing these consoles opened up and all their innards spread out for our entertainment 😂

  • @Locomamonk
    @Locomamonk Před 6 lety

    I think it's a great idea to deviate into accesories one can buy, because it's something any of us watching this video can relate to and be interested in. You sure know your audience, GS!

  • @odinsplaygrounds
    @odinsplaygrounds Před 6 lety +42

    Drunk at 2am? Perfect time to tickle my sack!

  • @UltimateGamerCC
    @UltimateGamerCC Před 6 lety +3

    to me, the FM chip sounds good with SOME Master System games and not all of them, so i'd have to say it comes down to which game you are playing at the time.

  • @RyanNikolay
    @RyanNikolay Před 6 lety

    Awesome episode! The clone console stuff really showed what a difference there is between the originals and 3rd party. The Everdrive segment was also super helpful!

  • @UrshifuYaoi69
    @UrshifuYaoi69 Před 6 lety

    Aw yeah, nothin like waking up and seeing game sack uploaded. Great way to start the morning.

  • @Mike-nf6nf
    @Mike-nf6nf Před 6 lety +25

    I think it's cute how in 2017, some companies still think they can shovel out garbage hardware as though CZcams channels like this somehow won't do reviews on it and trash it if has obvious glaring flaw(s).

  • @MissAshley42
    @MissAshley42 Před 6 lety +4

    Clone Dave was obviously made by Gamerz Tek.

  • @Thomaniac
    @Thomaniac Před 6 lety +1

    Great episode! Would love to see more of these clone consoles :-)

  • @koopakape
    @koopakape Před 6 lety

    Soooo many cool GameSack stop-motion console spec overviews in one video

  • @me5ponk454
    @me5ponk454 Před 6 lety +5

    24:08 i lol'd so hard

  • @Boojakascha
    @Boojakascha Před 6 lety +9

    I would definitely buy a clone Dave!

  • @MrGul
    @MrGul Před 6 lety

    Thoroughly enjoyed this episode and yes, please do more of this!

  • @Jajuka81
    @Jajuka81 Před 6 lety

    Great episode! I love using new accessories on old hardware. Some can breathe some more life into old systems.

  • @RetroGamePlayers
    @RetroGamePlayers Před 6 lety +16

    I've got a couple of SNES30's and use them with my Retron 5, they are fn awesome

    • @boobio1
      @boobio1 Před 6 lety +1

      The Retron 5 sucks shitty input lag czcams.com/video/i9y12oIwCE0/video.html

    • @RetroGamePlayers
      @RetroGamePlayers Před 6 lety

      boobio1 I am subbed to that channel. But yeah I haven't noticed anything drastic at all, I've heard some TVs can make a big difference. I don't use it for primary retro gaming either.

    • @vfletes1
      @vfletes1 Před 6 lety

      Retro Game Players I tried using one of those snes30 ,what a nighmare... couldn't sync at all , company told me I need it to update the controller....I said might as well aske to put together a Swiss wach...I returned it and got my money back..

    • @jesuszamora6949
      @jesuszamora6949 Před 6 lety +2

      Never had a problem like that with my Retron 5. Definitely seems to be an issue that varies with TVs.

    • @krebyrocks77
      @krebyrocks77 Před 6 lety

      You must have incredible luck because I had one of those controllers and it didn't even last 3 months. Yes it worked fine when it was working but anything with that short a shelf life and shoddy build isn't worth it. Should be $10 instead of $40-$50.

  • @SomeOrangeCat
    @SomeOrangeCat Před 6 lety +6

    That Powerbase Mini FM is sexy as hell. And considering how stupid expensive a Sega Mark 3 and an FM unit costs on eBay, that's a bargain.

    • @ryanyoder7573
      @ryanyoder7573 Před 6 lety +1

      Andrew Vrba I was thinking the same thing.

  • @JL0ndon
    @JL0ndon Před 6 lety

    I love when I fall asleep early in the evening watching gamesack videos and then wake up on the other side of the morning with a brand new video! Love this though! As someone with the FC 30 8bit do controller I will say that it’s a great little controller and the analogue pad is great for the price!

  • @MrStevo808
    @MrStevo808 Před 5 lety +1

    That Super Nico Fami looks cute. I want one.

  • @whataboutbob1192
    @whataboutbob1192 Před 6 lety +31

    poor dave i will be your friend

  • @zfrometa8316
    @zfrometa8316 Před 6 lety +60

    I only date bad boys
    *Sees For criminal use only*
    Love me GameSack

    • @Trappy-C
      @Trappy-C Před 3 lety

      @Turd Ferguson Simpin' Ferguson

  • @AetherealBunny
    @AetherealBunny Před 6 lety

    Always love the hardware side of gaming, so more unique accessories is fine.

  • @SlowMotionAtomicBomb
    @SlowMotionAtomicBomb Před 6 lety

    I feel like there was a missed opportunity for a topper to the closing bit: Jen walks in carrying a big package and declares "Joe! Your Clone Dave just arrived!"

  • @Ace9921
    @Ace9921 Před 6 lety +3

    Random accessories and clone hardware... that's my kind of thing.
    The current HDMI NES hardware clones I've tested (8-Bit HD Versions 1 and 2, of which Version 2 is the one Dave showed, and the RetroN HD) seem to be pretty lackluster and all have varying problems. The first revision of the 8-Bit HD had faulty audio hardware causing severely mangled audio, but was compatible with the EverDrive N8 and the Zapper. That Zapper incompatibility on the 8-Bit HD Version 2 looks to be an odd quirk of the NOAC in the console that blanks out the screen when a solid color is displayed, so while the Zapper technically works, the fact the screen doesn't flash white means the controller itself never registers anything. In fact, I even had jitter issues with the Arkanoid controller on my 8-Bit HD Version 2 where pressing the button would make the Vaus jump to a random spot on the screen. I do not understand the broken EverDrive N8 compatibility, though, and even the Famicom Disk System is broken, with the RAM cartridge displaying a Battery Error non-stop. The lack of 4:3 aspect correction is a serious oversight as not even my TVs can squeeze the picture down to 4:3, but worse still is the audio sample rate of 32KHz, a sample rate that some TVs don't even accept and will handle the 8-Bit HD with no audio.
    The RetroN HD, though... OH LORD!!! This is the worst of the HDMI NES hardware clones with incredibly blurry HDMI output, the same 32KHz sample rate issue, an AWFUL color palette and still has broken Famicom Disk System and EverDrive N8 compatibility. Hell, it doesn't even have expansion audio mixing like the 8-Bit HD! The only good things about this clone are much bassier audio and a 4:3/16:9 aspect switch, but with how awful the presentation is, why would you even use this thing?
    I still have yet to test RetroBit's take on an HDMI NES hardware clone, the RES+, but I'm expecting about the same. I will be testing the AVS soon, though, and I'm really looking forward to that, especially with it being based on an FPGA and not a pre-existing NOAC design.
    With regards to the MiniGen, I'm a bit disappointed in how it performs. That noise in the video signal was an unpleasant surprise and I am SERIOUSLY annoyed at the lack of stereo audio. Also, the distortion here normally isn't down to a bad preamp, but rather incorrect resistors on the outputs of the GOAC's YM3438. Most of these clones use 10Kohm resistors, which are COMPLETELY inadequate; the bare minimum should be 33Kohm resistors. I certainly don't see anything that looks like an op-amp next to the GOAC, so I would assume this is the problem.
    Speaking of the GOAC, is that a TCT-6801 or TCT-6803 in the system? These have integrated headphone amps in them, and to use a single one for mono audio is just pure laziness. I'm not sure if this is what was done in the console, but most clones I've seen with the TCT-6801 and TCT-6803 that have mono audio use only one of the built-in amps.
    As for the MiniGen's Japanese equivalent, it's actually the MD Compact. Same case, but painted to resemble a Japanese MegaDrive 2 instead.
    Lastly, a word of advice: NEVER use an XRGB-Mini for Composite or S-Video off of either a Genesis or Genesis hardware clone. The converter has a massive color problem with the video signal and will often oversaturate, exaggerate rainbow-colored fringing artifacts and induce random, inconsistent hue shifts any time the box syncs to the incoming signal. Consider getting a basic Composite/S-Video capture device instead for that.

  • @CharlesNiswander
    @CharlesNiswander Před 6 lety +5

    For 35$ and a little bit of setup, the Raspberry Pi 3 can outperform ALL of those clone consoles in every way (if you're OK with using roms.)
    Under US archival law, it is actually legal to have backup ROMs of carts/software you own, and it does not have to be backed up personally by you if it is the same software (ie, if you own the cart you can download a ROM). (All this is really academic anyway since people aren't prosecuted for emulation of copyrighted ROMs, as in ever)...but from an ethical standpoint, it seems to be possible to legally back up the idea that you're doing no harm and well within your legal rights to use a ROM of a game that you did at one time pay for.
    And the Raspberry Pi is completely configurable and can play any system from pre-NES through N64 and even Dreamcast games. It's a retro-game lovers dream. And really not difficult to set up, though you'll need to set aside a couple hours to get everything set up how you want it, downloading game covers, etc.

    • @CharlesNiswander
      @CharlesNiswander Před 6 lety +3

      And yes, I believe under US Code Title 17 you WOULD be considered "owner of a copy" because software sold on physical medium with no EULA is a "copy" and not a "license", as is the case with many modern games. In fact, the protection of your right to make an archival copy of a piece of software that you own, under the DMCA (this includes movies as well), is full and includes the right to use said archival copy for utilization of the software, especially in the case of the original copy (the cartridge in this case) being physically no longer able to function. This means that if you ever bought a specific game cart and never resold it (having resold it would void this right) but you rather lost or broke the cart, you would still be protected to own and use a ROM of that game. Of course, all this would be near impossible to prove or keep track of, but the point is that no-one is going to persecute you for exercising your right to utilize archival copies of software you paid for. Even those who use ROMs unethically have never, ever been prosecuted for copyright infringement....it's just not a thing....which doesn't make it OK to steal games, but there IS a firm legal ground for there being normal, usual situations where emulating ROMs is 100% legitimate under US law (I'm not a lawyer and am speaking merely on well-founded conjecture, I'm not responsible for what anyone does with their time. That being said, this can all be researched and decided for oneself.)

    • @CharlesNiswander
      @CharlesNiswander Před 6 lety +2

      Title 17 USC chapter 117.....it's all right there. fairuse.stanford.edu/2003/11/10/digital_preservation_and_copyr/

    • @badbirdkc
      @badbirdkc Před 6 lety +1

      Dude, most people don't have the time or ability for that. I'm the guy that everyone calls to hook up and/or fix their electronic shit; I'm fairly tech savvy, but putting one of these together is nothing I would want to or even try to attempt. Retail clone and emulator systems are simple solutions for most people. Also: czcams.com/video/i3zBpy1y-B8/video.html

    • @CharlesNiswander
      @CharlesNiswander Před 6 lety

      Not very confident, huh? I tell you what, maybe it is difficult for some people, but I did not find it difficult. Yea, I'm a programmer, but basic computer skills was all the was necessary to put it together.
      I'm not trying to be insulting, honestly, but from my perspective, people seem pretty technologically inept if the lack of ability to use devices is so widespread. I had very little trouble, took me maybe a week of tinkering to get it all right, and the documentation is amazing. It's not for the lazy or super-busy, that's true. But difficult? Maybe if you're willing to admit lack of basic technological skills.
      IMHO, every single child should be taught to use a command line. It's the most basic interface, and extremely important in a world so dependent upon computers! Your comment, and John Riggs video (who is awesome) both make me sad. It's hard to believe people would rather drop a few hundred bucks than the $35-60 a Pi would cost (price varying depending on whether you already have SD cards/HDMI cable/phone charging cord already- who doesn't have that crap lying around the house?).
      I hear ya though man. I'm the one everyone calls too for fixing electronics of all kinds. It's more a lack of confidence people have, than a lack of ability. Many people, especially older people, see them as almost magical, and assume only experts can play with the innards. I feel it's important for people to take the initiative to learn how to use the devices civilization almost depends on completely now. Just the same as anyone who drives should be able to change a tire, replace a spark plug, change the oil etc. without being an expert. Leave the experts to the programming- anyone should be able to configure and set-up.
      I agree with your assessment. It just saddens me.

    • @CharlesNiswander
      @CharlesNiswander Před 6 lety +1

      And shame on Riggs for trying to make people feel stupid and incompetent! I hope he's not implying he had trouble with it.
      I saw a video a few weeks back, "explaining" how lag on the Pi when emulating N64 is unavoidable. I about lost my cool, because the tuber was a rather popular tech tuber, and my Pi doesn't lag at all from N64 games, or PS1 or PSP or any of it. It's all about proper configuration, and you're right, seems like few can handle such an easy task. There's documentation out the nose on the Pi.... :)

  • @D0ubledante
    @D0ubledante Před 6 lety

    interesting episode! I always like seeing what options are out there for the retro gaming scene!

  • @KwijGaming
    @KwijGaming Před 6 lety

    I didn't know about those SD carts and they were literally the thing I was looking for. Thanks a lot!

  • @videogameobsession
    @videogameobsession Před 6 lety +4

    When comparing the TG16 w/ dB Booster, shouldn't you be comparing the system's default video out (RF) with composite/Svideo/RGB? Plus the audio will go from mono to stereo, which is nice.

  • @Julayla
    @Julayla Před 6 lety +4

    I think you guys should do a review on Retropie

    • @GameSack
      @GameSack  Před 6 lety +1

      We've heard they're kind of a PITA and once you get it working, kind of laggy. I think people are enamored with them because they're small and nothing more. They're clearly not the best performance option. I'll wait until the hardware catches up.

    • @DacioNerdTV
      @DacioNerdTV Před 6 lety

      Oh yeah. I would love to see that episode.

  • @zachstarr
    @zachstarr Před 5 lety

    Huge thumbs up for playing the Bygone Dogs/Cyber Speedway soundtrack!

  • @TeysindsGamingSpot
    @TeysindsGamingSpot Před 6 lety +1

    Loved this episode thanks guys! I love the comedy in there too! Would love to see you also cover the best clone consoles in a future video.

  • @CaptAwesumNo1Zone
    @CaptAwesumNo1Zone Před 6 lety +10

    Dave wants to take me back behind the shed and flick lit cigarettes at my shirtless chest

  • @canonfodder3388
    @canonfodder3388 Před 6 lety +6

    Can you do an episode on card game video games? I don't care when.

  • @markvickroy6725
    @markvickroy6725 Před 4 lety

    8:16 - holy hell. That music. It's a video game version of the classic Blues standard Rollin and Tumblin. Mind blown

  • @bryanguidohassin
    @bryanguidohassin Před 6 lety

    I have multiple 8bitdo bluetrooth controllers and I really love them. No wires, minimal lag, and great retro feel for my 8-bit and 16-bit games. My one complaint was that they felt mismatched to my Neo Geo and MAME games - but they recently release an arcade stick so now my controller setup is complete. I'm a really big fan.

  • @soraaoki9967
    @soraaoki9967 Před 6 lety +83

    I am the 1st Japanese to see this! I think...?

    • @odinsplaygrounds
      @odinsplaygrounds Před 6 lety +33

      You will go down in history.

    • @atomicbrain9401
      @atomicbrain9401 Před 6 lety +30

      Sora Aoki you are truly the last samurai

    • @edwarftb
      @edwarftb Před 6 lety +7

      Odin's Playground Flintstones meet the Flintstones

    • @sonicplys64
      @sonicplys64 Před 6 lety +2

      Nani

    •  Před 6 lety +1

      Sora Aoki moshi moshi :V

  • @RockHarding
    @RockHarding Před 6 lety +13

    Your 8bitdo pairing issues must be an iOS thing. I use Android and was able to pair and play in seconds. As for use with the Switch, mine doesn't have the analog sticks, so I haven't tried it.

    • @GameSack
      @GameSack  Před 6 lety +4

      Like we said (and apparently nobody heard) we had to downgrade the firmware to pair it with iOS. That functionality was dropped to make room for Switch pairing.

    • @ThatsPety
      @ThatsPety Před 6 lety +1

      I also have the super famicom version, and it works like an absolute dream on Android. You can even download official drivers to make it work on other systems, like the Wii, and by extension the Wii U, and even the PS3!
      Believe it or not I actually got it working on the PS3, but couldn't get it to pair with the Wii U

    • @RockHarding
      @RockHarding Před 6 lety +4

      Game Sack "If you have one, I'd be curious to hear your thoughts about it." - Dave
      I watched the video, dude. I heard and saw how you had to downgrade. I was just mentioning for others that my experience with Android was incredibly seamless and very much not like your experience with iOS. So I will now invite you to suck it. ;)

    • @CharlesNiswander
      @CharlesNiswander Před 6 lety +1

      That's what I was thinking! Excuses, excuses, Joe, the problem was that you had an iPhone...lol

    • @sethk1212
      @sethk1212 Před 6 lety

      Two Minutes Turkish lol

  • @mcgillaz3672
    @mcgillaz3672 Před 6 lety

    Thank you for saying what you said regarding the 8-Bit Do pads syncing to the SWITCH.....I have sat here nearly ripping my hair out attempting to get the two components to speak to one another, and I thought I was the only one!

  • @JamesJohnsonthe4th
    @JamesJohnsonthe4th Před 5 lety +1

    lmao at the multitap face 🤣😭

  • @ciredark
    @ciredark Před 4 lety +3

    “What sounds better?: This?.....”
    “....or, this?”
    Me:....... I dunno man, they’re both pretty bad..

  • @Red031796
    @Red031796 Před 6 lety +6

    @Game Sack Have you guys seen this article about the Everdrives? Basically it explains how some flashcarts/Everdrives actually damage your systems over time. Check it out as I would like to know your thoughts. Also as a side note I have heard the Turbo Everdrive actually bends the pins slightly due to being thicker than a normal hue card and actually prevents you from playing normal games if you pull it in and out too much.
    db-electronics.ca/2017/07/05/the-dangers-of-3-3v-flash-in-retro-consoles/

    • @GameSack
      @GameSack  Před 6 lety +11

      Yes I've seen that and I spoke with the author as I was doing this video. We both felt that pretty much everyone overreacted. I've never heard of that issue with the Turbo Everdrive in all the years since it's been released and I haunt plenty of forums where it's discussed. I've have no issues playing any normal HuCards. The only one I've ever had to preposition before it works is my Super System Card... and only that one. And it's been like that since before the Turbo ED existed.

    • @TacticalPower88
      @TacticalPower88 Před 6 lety +4

      Red031796 Why would you even bring up that fear mongering BS?

    • @billschlafly4107
      @billschlafly4107 Před 6 lety +2

      I have several everdrives and have used them for years. None has ever damaged a console. However, I have experienced 2 broken TB16 everdrives after prolonged use (over 12 hours continuous). The TB16 console still works. Only the Hu cards failed. I believe the reports of everdrive danger to be complete nonsnese. The risk has been debunked by a electrical engineer as well.

    • @gillianseed4419
      @gillianseed4419 Před 6 lety +1

      if you actually read the article, the only thing he talks about are the 3.3 volt chips used on flash carts and what could happen to them. the article says nothing about effects on the console itself (which is a very slight increase in operating temperature)
      its pure fud and you should be ashamed for spreading it

    • @MickeyD2012
      @MickeyD2012 Před 6 lety +2

      Yeah dude, that's just people trying to scare you. Krikzzz, the guy who designed the EverDrives, knew what he was doing, honestly the EverDrive is probably safer for your hsrdware than most official hardware, like the 32X.

  • @CR-wh2co
    @CR-wh2co Před 6 lety

    Great idea for an episode! Would love to see more

  • @wvecst
    @wvecst Před 6 lety

    These abstract episodes tend to be my favs

  • @salamand3r-
    @salamand3r- Před 6 lety +4

    "I don't own any Windows devices"...
    Really?

  • @Zellio2011
    @Zellio2011 Před 6 lety +13

    >No Windows gaming devices
    >Uses a mac
    >No bootcamp
    And you call yourselves gamers... tsk tsk

    • @GameSack
      @GameSack  Před 6 lety +8

      Condescend much?

    • @kricku
      @kricku Před 6 lety +3

      What's a Windows?
      Some newfangled Commodore?

  • @POOPIESkillz
    @POOPIESkillz Před 6 lety

    I couldnt believe the amount of difference the SMS FM sound makes!

  • @gergalurg
    @gergalurg Před 6 lety

    Enjoyed this and learned of some products I was unaware of. Good job.

  • @HaziiMazeCave
    @HaziiMazeCave Před 6 lety +1

    I loved this episode! I would be delighted to see you guys make more like this!

  • @superbulletwill
    @superbulletwill Před 6 lety

    I liked this episode not so much for the devices themselves but for the demonstration of knowledge you guys have about video and audio hardware, options etc. Once you guys start talking about 480i vs 480p and things like RGB vs composite, it all goes over my head but sounds very interesting. Have you considered maybe doing an episode explaining stuff like that? I think a video explaining and demonstrating these terms and options would be really helpful.

  • @CoolHandJames
    @CoolHandJames Před 6 lety

    Daves face at the multitap segment, genius

  • @robertdanker6193
    @robertdanker6193 Před 6 lety

    Pretty cool episode Sack Masters! Yes I would like to see more of these!

  • @AlexChipman
    @AlexChipman Před 6 lety

    The 8bitdo controllers are amazing. I have every game I would ever want on OpenEmu on my Mac. The controller fits in my bag with the laptop very easy and doesn't take up alot of room

  • @MartinBarreby
    @MartinBarreby Před 6 lety

    Dave's face when having no friends! Priceless!!

  • @meatrace
    @meatrace Před 6 lety

    Great episode guys! I've felt like you were running out of ideas lately but this video was entertaining and informative!

  • @theodorerelic2718
    @theodorerelic2718 Před 6 lety

    Seeing that Sega Power Base Converter brought back memories...I found one at an old Electronics Boutique around 1995, out of the box but wrapped in plastic for $4.95 so I bought it. However, having a Genesis Model 2 it wouldn't fit.
    So, I took it apart to see where the components were, then I took a hacksaw and removed the overhang of casing in the back. Sure it looked horrible but now it worked great on my Model 2. I still have it despite the fact I now own an actual Master System, and I must say it's quite durable. Even tested it on a Retron 5 and sure enough, it works there too.

  • @SharifSourour
    @SharifSourour Před 6 lety

    I'm a fan of modern retro accessories and flash carts, so it was great to learn what you guys know and think about it! Lots of fun!

  • @StopDropandLOL
    @StopDropandLOL Před 6 lety

    I enjoyed this episode a lot boys, great work!

  • @NightFlyStudio
    @NightFlyStudio Před 6 lety

    This was a great idea for an episode, really fresh!

  • @lavalevel69
    @lavalevel69 Před 6 lety

    Keep up the vids guys...look forward to one every Sunday!

  • @ChicagoRetroGamer
    @ChicagoRetroGamer Před 3 lety

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing, I actually need to watch this today. Cheers!

  • @cherrycheetos
    @cherrycheetos Před 6 lety

    I just love watching you guys' content on a sunday morning while having breakfast

  • @oscar8159
    @oscar8159 Před 6 lety

    Man I so much love your show. Cheers from San José, Costa Rica.

  • @RanyBx
    @RanyBx Před 6 lety

    Absolutely loved the episode! Please do more hardware based episodes!

  • @nicholasmontesano5663
    @nicholasmontesano5663 Před 4 lety

    That RGB for PC Engine is gorgeous!

  • @TheOv3rture
    @TheOv3rture Před 6 lety

    Dude that Bootleg Sampler music! Brings me back!

  • @GenesHand
    @GenesHand Před 6 lety

    An hour ago i was checking if you uploaded something and now you bless me with this, i love ya guys.

  • @wesleybcrowen
    @wesleybcrowen Před 6 lety

    I am a proud and happy owner of 8bitdo's SFC30 controller - it's fantastic for Mega Man games.

  • @m.3.3.w
    @m.3.3.w Před 6 lety

    Definitely love to see more of this!

  • @cptmachine
    @cptmachine Před 6 lety

    More like this please. I'm not expert but I understand that this is a whole cottage industry

  • @SmokeMonster
    @SmokeMonster Před 6 lety

    Excellent! Great flash cart coverage :D

  • @fathersongaming9765
    @fathersongaming9765 Před 6 lety

    I really enjoyed this one, I'd like to see more episodes about modern ways to play your old games or upgrade your consoles

  • @wojiaobill
    @wojiaobill Před 6 lety

    I was always looking for a creative way to become a criminal and go to jail. Now I have it! Thanks Game Sack!

  • @chaosc34
    @chaosc34 Před 6 lety

    Loving that cyber speedway soundtrack playing in the background 🤙

  • @Xeo7
    @Xeo7 Před 6 lety

    I'll be honest, I'm just happy to see you guys break down and talk about games. I don't care about the theme.

  • @oledevo
    @oledevo Před 6 lety

    My OSSC is on its way. An addition to my framemeister and my dozens of platforms to play retro games on.