Modern Accessories for Retro Gaming vol 3 - Game Sack
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- Episode 254 - Retro gaming is still alive and new products are being made to enhance your retro experience in one way or another all the time. So let's check out some of these products!
Here are links to the products I reviewed in this episode. These are NOT sponsored or affiliate links:
RetroPad32 Controller Adapter
www.brunofreita...
Submodule GB01 GB, GBC, GBA ROM and Save file copier
submodule.co/
EON GCHD Gamecube HDMI and Component adapter
castlemaniagam...
EON Super 64 Nintendo 64 HDMI adaptor
castlemaniagam...
Insurrection Industries Carby GameCube HDMI adapter
Insurrection Industries GameCube Component Cable (when available)
insurrectionin...
DC HDMI
shop.dansproje...
DC HDMI Installation
mobiusstriptec...
My Life in Gaming (I did not review them but here is a link to their channel anyway)
/ mylifeingaming
0:33 Retropad 32 Review
7:13 GB01 Cart Reader Review
9:32 DC HDMI Review
13:57 EON GCHD Mark II Review
17:14 Insurrection Industries CARBY Review
21:21 EON Super 64 Review
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Joe, your effort and tenacity is inspiring. This is still the best gaming channel on CZcams.
doncreech oh c’mon. It’s a guy receiving and buying stuff. Where’s his gaming skill? Where’s the mom jokes in a COD stream? Where’s the victory royales?
@@VaughnJogVlog Cool
“I don’t understand sarcasm”
-Doncreech
It can't be best gaming channel on CZcams. There is no PC games. How can you ignore the best and be the best?
EZ dislike. Probably his wife second account..
"Thank you for watching Game Sack."
Thanks for being there Joe.
weird
A Dave cameo on gb camera. I will take it!
And he finally got snatcher!
We miss you Dave!
Free David!!!!!! :p
Dave is trapped
my god how do i miss dave.
not many people who are as genuine and chill as dave with his dad jokes and generally smiley, good attitude.
that's not common on this website
Even though I miss Dave so much and he is now only in for cameos, the show holds its quality and entertains still as much as it has before. Big respect, Joe! You're doing great!! I love GameSack
Totally agree, Joe can entertain adequately without Dave luckily. Is it ideal not really. But as long as Joe keeps on trucking we keep on watching.
Masterfully made and very funny ending video
Loved the music for the Sega Channel montage at the end!
Seeing those pictures of Dave with your copy of Snatcher gave me some serious serial killer vibes. Look at that grin while he holds Joe’s precious Snatcher, almost as if he were taunting him.
Great episode as always, Joe!
I can't believe how they charge 150 bucks for that device but hey, just one audio channel! Great episode Joe
I still remember the dark times when Gamecube component cables were our only option for the best video output. I had to settle for S-Video the longest time. I'm happy to see so many awesome manufactures step up to the plate and give us HDMI solutions for the Gamecube. Great video!
Same, I had to use a crappy svideo to hdmi converter and I didnt really play my gamecube. But since I got a Carby ive been playing non stop:)
There's always the option of using a Wii, which has cheap and common component cables.
lmao Dave with the Snatcher
@ColonelSandwich
Must be a “Hidden” or “Secret” episode of Game Sack....
The Sega Channel ending is excellent, one of the best you've done so far!
The reason they've epoxied the chips on the Super 64 is probably so people wouldn't find out it's just a less useful version of the Retrotink.
bingo. the EON stuff is wack.
AFAIK epoxying is common among very cheap components instead of manufacturing an IC housing. PC Engine cartridges are the same way.
If anything, it means the components are as cheap as possible and not replaceable.
That epoxying looked like it was done by hand, too - not even the automated sort you see in cheap mass-produced circuits, like alarm clocks or the little circuit boards from musical greeting cards. Seemed pretty sketch.
I read that as Robotnik at first. Should I be worried for my sanity or am I just tired?
I like how you referred to the Super 64 not being physically compatible with the SNES as a "missed opportunity" but the sad reality is that EON knew what they were doing when they designed it that way. An HDMI adapter for SNES is probably a future project for them and they want to make money, so I can assume it'll basically be the same product as the Super64 in a new shell. I'm kinda surprised that you didn't try it again after you opened it up to solder the audio connection back, unless you did and I missed it.
Also great vid as always. Consistently impressed by the content you put up.
Possibly eon will make 2 versions of this for snes?
1.s-video to hdmi
2.rgb to hdmi
They'll be double-dipping then!
I love these episodes! not owning any older televisions makes it tough to play my older systems! Thanks a lot!
7:58 it's confirm Dave still keep Joe snatcher, and maybe we can find it at eBay.
for like $500
The last 90 seconds of this video is pure gold.
So many clicking sound effects. It's great.
If only connectors sounded that way to begin with ...
@@FindecanorNotGmail They're Counter-Strike sound effects.
That was a really, really well done outro Joseph... You're just so obviously talented... Thanks as always for your efforts, and all that you do for us.
That was one of the best end-credits shorts I've yet seen on this channel. Excellent work on that, Joe! :D
I'm always blown away by the quality in your videos.
Joe seems like he has just as much fun screwing around with settings as he does playing the games. Reminds me of my (recently deceased) dad.
Joe: I'm probably not going to do as many skits.
Also Joe: ALL THE SKITS!
Best ending of an episode ever imo. Thank you!
be aware, EON's version of the GCHD actually digitizes the analog audio out rather than using the pure digital signal from the digital AV out. other versions of the box don't have this problem
More and more I find myself thinking the ending skits are the highlights of the Game Sack episodes. Joe should get nominated- nay, he DESERVES an Oscar.
I'm so happy I discovered Game Sack ever since Classic Game Room sort of just collapsed.
Plastic game room has been mia for some time.
He never did explain why the bait and switch to his drawing and comics. Kinda disappeared and came back like this was totally normal and never mentioned games again.
@@ninjamaster3453 Changes to the CZcams algorithm meant that he couldn't support a job reviewing games full time. He diversified with comics and Patreon. The bottom fell out of the Patreon pretty quickly, turns out there was way more money/interest in the comics stuff, and it seems like he was pretty burned out with reviewing games anyway.
The Kim Situation feat. Genuine Brag I think he went to Amazon Prime also. I used to love his reviews but the bottom just fell out.
He even disabled comment on his videos
Plot Twist: Not only is Joe just imagining the Sega Channel is back, but he's imagined all of Game Sack. There's no Dave, he never owned Snatcher, and he isn't even in his own home. He's just sitting in a padded cell, staring at a wall, and holding a broken 3rd party 64 controller while the doctors look on sadly wishing they could break him free of the world he has created for himself.
Glad I watched this. I'm in the PAL region and you just saved me $150. Good job.
Theres a pal version coming but still i wouldnt recommend spending $150 on this
Just get a Retro Tink 2x.
"This should really cost less" and maybe don't ship them unfinished... I'm glad Joe soldered the left pin in place to fix the audio, but that is not something he should have had to do.
I use a Retrotink on my N64/Saturn. :) I'm now REALLY interested in the controller adapter. ;)
I love the ending hahahaha, watched it two times in a row already.
Sometimes, the past never dies and when it comes to retro gaming, that statement is very much true.
2am, I can’t sleep, new Game Sack on, its all good...
Your last "skit" gave me chills...!
That ending bit was art
$150 and they can't solder the left audio channel :D I'm interested in the half price GC adapter though!
The Carby is great. Highly recommend it
Thank you once again for another great accessories episode, Joe. These are becoming some of my favorites you’re doing and I’m glad I got to hear your opinion on the Insurrection GC HDMI adapter. I think I’m gonna get the Carby!
Using a Super Nintendo controller on the Super Nintendo?!? WHAT MADNESS IS THIS?!?
Love these kind of episodes! Thanks, Joe.
I love your channel Joe. Every other Sunday is the BEST Sunday!
Well here we are, another nice video, love to know that there is some retro love
That first adapter makes me wanna use a Sega Saturn controller on a commodore 64
It might work
Do check first that the adapter's Atari 2600 output is C64-compatible, and then only use that setting/mode (if there is one).
Sega gamepads can damage the circuits of a C64, while they work fine on the Atari.
@@Blueflag04 it should, its the same 9 pin as the master system isn't it
NES or nothing.
@@Chaos89P SEGA bitch
Great video, just as I'd expect from Game Sack. I found this especially helpful because your mention of the RetroPad32, which I quickly looked up. I use a pretty unconventional controller called a QuadStick (for people like me with quadriplegia) and I've absolutely scoured the internet for controller adapters that might help me access my older consoles but somehow missed this one. Anyway I contacted the developer of the RetroPad32 and he actually contacted the developer of the QuadStick and it looks like support for my controller is going to be added to the latest firmware. Long story short, looks like after five long years I'll be reunited with some of my favorite consoles (on actual hardware). Thanks for making these videos, they do make a difference.
Thank you Joe for keeping the dream alive! Still the most incredible retro gaming channel in my books. Cant wait until next weeks episode
That multi controller adapter is definitely most appealing to me as a way to connect console controllers to an emulation station. At least if it could have a ton of them hooked up at once. Those Dreamcast, GameCube and Nintendo 64 adapters look wonderful.
Love the click sound every time you plug something in lol
Everytime I get a notification that there is a new Game Sack video, my heart leaps
That first device blew my mind, I would have had a field day with that as a kid!
Great episode.
I always love to hear about interesting accessories for my old consoles
I have used that bright blue coax that came with the Sega Channel in every single cable install across 6 houses. Sega Channel is life.
I believe the light gun flashing has to do with your CRT being flat screen if I'm not mistaken
Retrotink X2 for N64, PAL & NTSC, more inputs, more features, same picture, lower price
I LOVE those end Skits
you can really tell you love reviewing these retro accessories.
This episode is awesome! My favorite of everything was the controller adapter.
The ending was epic. Great video as always Joe.
A real Sunday is having breakfast watching gamesack, great episode 😁
Great video as usual Joe!
I have the Retropad 32; it's absolutely perfect for emulation, you basically get an input for your PC into which you can plug most any original controller, and it just works. The PC will see them all as the same controller, as the Retropad connects to the PC and the controllers (with adapter cables) connect to the Retropad, making for a very stable and predictable setup. Combined with newer versions of Retroarch you get latencies that's the same as the original consoles, tou can even go below that to compensate for an lcd tv... and if you go all out, like I did, you can hook your PC up to a CRT using CRT emudriver and a compatible card, and get native resolutions using the switchres function. Top it off by using Launchbox as a frontend, hide Windows completely, and the result is a pefect retro game setup. I own all the original consoles, but I just keep them in a nice display case to look at while playing on this setup. The downside is that this solution is both pricey and time consuming...
Coming back to this vid, am proud to say I'm finally getting around to getting the DCDightal for my modded Dreamcast. I got one ordered and coming in, then once next paycheck rolls around, can get it installed. Thanks for more or less inspiring me to finally go for this,
The Metal Jesus part at the end almost made me spit out my coffee it was so funny. Great episode!
The hair thing at the end was hilarious
"Push it hard until it clicks." Universal life tip.
A big relief to see Dave's gritty Snatcher on this episode.
Just that lil bit of Ecco DotF gameplay makes me fill so chill, man :)
7:56 Dave 2 second GB cameo. Awesome!
I know we all miss Dave, but Joe is really hitting his stide now as a solo artist :) Great work!
That giant metal bar was probably a heatsink, and the epoxy over the chips might’ve been to keep the chips from de-soldering under high temps or to keep them from popping off the board when it flexes. If it’s not for any practical reasons, then it’s just to conceal the chips they’re using so that nobody will rip off their design without ruining it and/or having to re-solder it after it gets ripped off the board with the epoxy. That isn’t going to stop anyone trying to reverse it, but it will cost them more time and money to do it.
Sega light phaser for Duck Hunt ?! How dare you ?! WHERE'S DAVE ???? He wouldn't stand for this . Lol . Awesome video Joe . Keep em coming !!!!
Carby should just tap into the audio line of the GC similar to the GCHD device but with their Component Cables. It’s bulky but still less than having another cable for it especially when they can run the line within the Component Cable itself. He could then sell it for slightly more for the added convenience.
MUST BUY COOL ACCESSORIES FOR MY RETRO SYSTEMS. Seriously, these items look awesome and are a nice way to spice up those classic consoles.
"What d'you think of my hair? Let me know down in the comments bellow" LMAO
even when i don't think i will be intrested in the topic i still always enjoy the video,Thanks Joe
My frothing demand for your shirt increases!
Lol
The shirt is so awesome they went and made a game out of it!
@@GameSack I have that game.
Because you can't spell ignorant without IGN! (Really though, what a weird quote for the box.)
@@battra92 does a woman have thaTattooed on her Snatcher?
The Snatcher meme lives! 😃 ... And that ending is the best yet, too! 🙌
Videos like this remind me of my New Year's Resolution -- to spend more time playing video games.
this episode was a blast, I'm watching it again!
This was a great video. I love seeing you dive into the hardware side of things
Time to open another sack
Good episode. That ridiculous controller adapter at the beginning looks awesome! I might have to snag myself one of those. The Game boy device that allows you to backup and write save data looks really cool too.
Much love for the Ikaruga T-Shirt Joe! The retropad looks like something I need!
Dave Cameo!
I actually expected you to talk about the Mega SD since it's coming soon, but hey, there is always Vol. 4
everyone needs to watch till the very end, a little bonus sega channel video, nicely done Joe
Watching during R.S.H.
Real Sack Hours.
Thank you so much for another episode of favorite video series on CZcams! Sending love from Grand Junction!
Joe Redifer oh man I remember you from the Magic Box forums back in the day! I used to go by Xero_0 back then haha. Happy to see you still kickin' and love the Game Sack content you and Dave worked on. I produce an Arabic podcast myself and it's nice to see MB alumni putting in work 😂. Best of luck!
Excellent episode! I got new ideas on how to play my retro games. For example, using my brand new PlayStation Classic controllers on my real PlayStation! Than you very much!
Wow, that controller adapter looks incredible!
A retropad32 is amazing for a fear of mine: my original controllers breaking and having to look for expensive/used ones for replacement or extra controllers.
FUCKING FINALLY! SOMEONE WITH A BRAIN REVIEWED THESE PRODUCTS RIGHT. Joe you are my hero!!!
A much better alternative to the $150+ EON Super might be a $5 svideo cable + $99 RetroTINK-2x. It's basically the same when it comes to the N64 svideo output at 480p HDMI, but then you can also connect any composite, svideo, or component input to TINK and connect all of your other consoles as well.
We failed you... Dave and you are just one of the best retro game guys. Should have a million and plus subscribers. Dave could quit his job and you could give me the old school knowledge I need. Long time patron and fan.
Whenever i wanna go way back, i come here👍
The skit/video at the end was EPIC!
I was looking into the N64 adapter but $150 and you had to fix it straight out of the box. Aweful quality control at a high price
Thats Eon for ya
This vid probs gonna be good
EDIT: it was
This has my favorite short so far
Whoa, that first product is incredible! That’s literally exactly what I’ve been looking for to use my SNES controllers on my Mega Drive, as Mega Drive D-Pads are crap.
I knew soon as that GB Camera bit started Dave was gonna appear :) Great episode Joe, some great gadgets I'd never even heard of
Haha, stylish post credits video, thanks for all the hard work!