Playing Games on a Tiny Retro TV!

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  • čas přidán 31. 07. 2023
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    This is a teeny tiny little baby TV. And you can use it to watch all your favourite TV programs, play retro games, or even plug it into your PC and use it as a tiny little monitor… for some reason. It’s pretty weird, it’s dinky and small, it’s kinda dumb, but it’s also kinda fun. Like me!
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Komentáře • 127

  • @baroncalamityplus
    @baroncalamityplus Před rokem +34

    I want something like that, but with a 10+ inch screen and designed to look like a 1980s-90s computer monitor.

    • @Synthematix
      @Synthematix Před 18 dny

      Then you need a Nikkai Baby 10 CRT TV

  • @buttonslam
    @buttonslam Před rokem +25

    I picked one of these up ages ago and still have it up and running as a desk toy. The internals are actually good. It uses an orange pi and there is a port of emuelec for it. I have a video on my channel if interested. It becomes a much better toy when you mod it. Glad to see it getting a little spotlight. 😊

  • @starshock2002
    @starshock2002 Před rokem +9

    I kind of want one to use as like a sensor panel for my PC. Would be great sat on my desk under my main monitor showing framerate and temps and stuff.

    • @joelfuentes5148
      @joelfuentes5148 Před 11 měsíci +2

      I was thinking of the same idea to display frame rate or temps, but inside of a glass PC case. Like a functional Funko PoP.

  • @billydelacey
    @billydelacey Před rokem +43

    $120 is entirely too much for it, but I like that it actually comes with a remote.

    • @thethelostboys1
      @thethelostboys1 Před rokem +1

      You gotta consider, 5his is a novelty product. You will something like this in Nintendo land, and branded, for 200$. Easy to market at kids abroad.

  • @FrameRater
    @FrameRater Před rokem +5

    Holy crap, I love this! Also wow, didn't expect to see the exact same Pac-Man and Space Invaders mint tins on your desk just like mine. 😂

  • @craigrussell3062
    @craigrussell3062 Před rokem +5

    You got me all excited thinking it was a CRT! Like film and vinyl, there were a million reasons to want to move away from CRTs when they were the only option, but now that they're gone I miss them and the special fuzzy look they gave vintage games. Probably now that the supply chains and manufacturing infrastructure are gone, they'd be too expensive to make and sell at this price point, but I wouldn't mind having a little orange one.

  • @durona
    @durona Před 11 hodinami

    Wasn't expecting the ASMR during the unboxing!

  • @NovaIsTheBot
    @NovaIsTheBot Před 11 měsíci +1

    Honestly having this thing playing some old shows on ur desk is just great. I need to buy one or something liek it at some point.

  • @seiker9847
    @seiker9847 Před rokem +2

    That’s slick…didn’t know I need one, but I must constantly play South Park on this tiny tv…on my desk…all the tiem

  • @TheHoodieGuy13
    @TheHoodieGuy13 Před rokem +14

    Love it ❤ Just can't justify spending 120 $ on something like that. Well...maybe at some point, when I had too much root beer and I can't resist the urge to buy it anymore. And let's be honest: root beer isn't really a thing in Germany, so it won't be because of root beer 😅

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před rokem +4

      I have many regrets from month long Root Been benders. That's why I switched to diet 😉

    • @TheHoodieGuy13
      @TheHoodieGuy13 Před rokem

      @@TechDweeb 😂

  • @DarkSerge34
    @DarkSerge34 Před rokem +9

    If only it was an actual CRT, then I might be interested.

    • @agrisimfarming
      @agrisimfarming Před 2 měsíci +1

      I've seen portable tvs from the 90s that are around this size with actual CRT tubes in them, they are just really hard to find.

  • @ZwickTheEditor
    @ZwickTheEditor Před rokem +2

    This looks like a neat thing to play the Salty Bet twitch streams on.

  • @CasablancasX
    @CasablancasX Před rokem +1

    Dude, I’m new sub and because of you, I get to see all this amazing retro devices. I bought Miyoo Mini plus recently, it’s been amazing.
    I’m just fed up with all this modern games that pricey and incomplete. Have to update every month and still bad, play extra for dlc and battle pass basically drying out my money.
    Not all the games but it still pretty bad.Thank god people make this kind of stuff.

  • @KyleRuggles
    @KyleRuggles Před rokem +4

    Not bad! The thing that kills it for me is the logo... That logo.. ugh..
    I'm sure this will look good on CZcamsr's desk in the background with some Super Mario Bros playing.

    • @cryengine_x
      @cryengine_x Před rokem +1

      why? if anything the logo completes the retro look, as any real such 80's device would have had a similar "Sanyo" or some such logo emblazoned on it.

  • @potatosackTheTrue
    @potatosackTheTrue Před rokem +4

    I was fooled for a bit 😅 I thought it was an actual mini CRT

  • @Chomoh8er
    @Chomoh8er Před rokem +10

    Theres something special about watching cartoons on a crt, i still have an old CRT tv next to my bed purely to watch all the stuff i grew up on (simpsons, futurama, spongebob, etc). People think im totally insane that i dont even own a modern tv lol.

    • @inspica380
      @inspica380 Před rokem +2

      I'm on the two extremes. I've got a sony pvm 6041Q, a little 6 inch screen professional model CRT. It sits next to my bed to play all the old stuff like simpsons, futurama etc. I also have a 4K home theater projector in my bedroom shining a 120 inch image on my wall. Technically I don't own a modern TV either.

    • @Chomoh8er
      @Chomoh8er Před rokem

      @@inspica380 thats a really good idea actually. I might look into a projector for gaming or anything more modern 😅

  • @Zero
    @Zero Před rokem +4

    If this was under $50 I would so be buying it. $119 seems a bit much for what this is.

    • @Zero
      @Zero Před rokem

      this seems like a great desk crt tv to just have old episodes on loop.

  • @lloydmilton9808
    @lloydmilton9808 Před rokem +1

    I kinda want one of these for my retro collection just because of the visual aesthetics of the unit itself. I realize it would cost a lot more, but what would make this even better is if it was actually a 3.5" tube TV.

    • @cryengine_x
      @cryengine_x Před rokem

      environmental regulations dont allow tube tv's to be made.

  • @rometherevenant8749
    @rometherevenant8749 Před rokem +3

    Another banger of a video my man

  • @ajpenninga
    @ajpenninga Před rokem +1

    This is perfect for a stats/status/temperatures screen.

  • @bubblesss20
    @bubblesss20 Před rokem +1

    I love your script!!! You are amazing!!! GIGGLE BYTES!! 😂❤❤

  • @bigemugamer
    @bigemugamer Před rokem +1

    THAT`S CRAZY!! I JUST finished watching season 1 of TMNT on you tube!! XD

  • @SecondOpinionGames1
    @SecondOpinionGames1 Před rokem +2

    I need this so bad!!!!!

  • @Giavekz
    @Giavekz Před 7 měsíci +1

    Id like to see it used with the mini consoles that have come out in recent years 😄

  • @hdlts2
    @hdlts2 Před rokem +2

    I had the same thought as you, to keep it on my work desk and hook up the SNES or Genesis Minis, but then I saw the price 😬 for less than that you can probably find a 10-13 inch CRT locally and either hook up legit retro consoles or do what you just did but with an HDMI to RCA converter and it would be a lot more than just a gimmick. Just my two cents 🤷 great video as always though

  • @776football
    @776football Před 11 měsíci +1

    I like the use of the dice to show size scale 😂

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před 11 měsíci

      The ultimate measuring tool

  • @bellytelevision
    @bellytelevision Před rokem +1

    You're the best, Tech Dweeb!

  • @justinreschke3642
    @justinreschke3642 Před rokem +2

    Would be great for a mini retro arcade cabinet.

  • @Dracossaint
    @Dracossaint Před rokem +2

    Gimme a 10inch one tho :ChefsKiss:

  • @newretrotech
    @newretrotech Před 11 měsíci +2

    Man, I think you can probably run Emuelec on this instead of buying a dedicated game stick

  • @robertjames9547
    @robertjames9547 Před 11 měsíci +1

    The imagination of being in that tube as a little kid was amazing .that's what kids these days don't have.

  • @mr_fuji_mintsmr_fuji_mints9873

    Love you dinky ❤

  • @55poncho
    @55poncho Před 9 měsíci +1

    Imagine playing Duck Hunt on this.
    Wowsers!!
    You'd need be a hell of a marksman 😂

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Actually, fun fact, light gun games are EASIER when the screen is smaller. A pro tip for duckhunt is to get as FAR away from the TV as possible (not close, like the noobs try).

  • @shilze1
    @shilze1 Před rokem +1

    I've wanted something like this, but modeled after a Sonic item monitor, for a long time. I kinda hope this leads into something like that.

  • @bploan8464
    @bploan8464 Před 11 měsíci +2

    As someone who has a huge plex library this could be amazing if bigger and better screen...id throw decent money at it

  • @X862go
    @X862go Před rokem +1

    Post Void yes!

  • @historymaker118
    @historymaker118 Před rokem +1

    If it were £30 or so I'd pick one up for the novelty of it and probably chuck it in my bag for when I go caravanning or something. For the price that they're asking for it though, no chance!

  • @gotdangedcommiesitellyahwa6298

    I forgot that you refer to the plugs as USB A-holes, and nearly spit out my coffee. Well played. Unfortunately, the little TV just seems like another completely unneccesary, overpriced device. Could nearly buy a 32" TV for that price.

  • @jargomcmuffin1234
    @jargomcmuffin1234 Před rokem +1

    been looking for one of these bad boys to play cartoons on while i mix music and such

  • @albertiglesias5309
    @albertiglesias5309 Před rokem +1

    I'll have to dig up my Gameboy magnifying glass attachment and get hot gluing to this bad boy. You had me at toggle switches on the back, but are these switches plastic or sexy metal?

  • @vlc9521
    @vlc9521 Před 11 měsíci +1

    the back looks like a smily face lol

  • @armedready1
    @armedready1 Před rokem +1

    Got your cat a new telly, I see.

  • @idkwhatimdoingproductions8824

    2:58 WE'VE GOT TO KEEP IT FAMILY FRIENDLY!!! GRT ON THE EHHHHHH TEAM!

  • @mr_fuji_mintsmr_fuji_mints9873

    The remote and adapter would desimate my tiny family!!! Aaaaaahhahahahh!!!! 🤯

  • @esk8jaimes
    @esk8jaimes Před 3 měsíci

    What's the best way to use this like a digital photo frame for screenssavers?

  • @crystal_is_cozy
    @crystal_is_cozy Před rokem +2

    It’s so so cute Omggg

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před rokem

      Right!?

    • @SecondOpinionGames1
      @SecondOpinionGames1 Před rokem +1

      It could be a little bigger. Most girls look down on things under 5 inches 😂

    • @crystal_is_cozy
      @crystal_is_cozy Před rokem

      @@SecondOpinionGames1 it’s not the size that counts. It’s how you use it.

  • @MaxMilly_85
    @MaxMilly_85 Před 11 měsíci

    if they could make one of these that was 8 maybe 10 inches that would be perfect

  • @vhsretrogamer1664
    @vhsretrogamer1664 Před rokem +1

    I still have raspberry pi 4 and an 512 gb sd card I had in my steam deck before I switched to 1tb. I can make some kind of 24/7 cartoon tv station out of it. The only problem is how do I explain this concept to my girlfriend.. or - more important - why this concept is worth spending money on 😂

  • @donaldturpin6963
    @donaldturpin6963 Před rokem +1

    If you get an magnifier that you put in front of the screen it would blow up the screen so you can see it way better

  • @VOAN
    @VOAN Před rokem +1

    This tv was meant to be play with retro games so use it for that and it'll be spectacular.

  • @LuccaRPG
    @LuccaRPG Před rokem +1

    I actually wonder if you could stick a firetv or roku stick on this sucker. Mini Tv!

  • @rudya.hernandez7238
    @rudya.hernandez7238 Před rokem +2

    4070TI... I see one of the many regrets.

  • @ASAN2042
    @ASAN2042 Před rokem +1

    Adorable but expensive ❤️

  • @user-ty1it5gz4v
    @user-ty1it5gz4v Před rokem +1

    A great video on a completely unnecessary device. Not sure what it should have or do to justify the price, just - not this.
    Would love a review of that mini-arcade in the background.
    And now for something completely different. You've convinced me to get a Powkiddy V90, it's kinda silly but lovely. How's yours faring after all this time? Anything I should know that's not covered in guides?

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před rokem

      I still love the v90! Definitely install the miyoo custom firmware. After that it should be good to go.

    • @user-ty1it5gz4v
      @user-ty1it5gz4v Před rokem

      @@TechDweeb Yeah, I went through your and Russ's guides immediately. The only thing I didn't bother with is Retroarch - the updated CFW emulators seem to do the job, and I just want to play games, not squeeze that extra 0.1% performance increase in systems I've never heard of.
      Thanks for the reply, keep on keeping on.

  • @jackdoobie
    @jackdoobie Před rokem +1

    My biggest regret in life was not super-sizing it at the drive thu, well that and dropping acid at my high school graduation. I thought the dude trying to hand me my word paper was an evil wizard barring down on me with a wand of fireballs and skittles.

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před rokem +1

      That's rough. I hope you can somehow find peace after your life of regrets. Root Beer helps ☝️

  • @eijentwun5509
    @eijentwun5509 Před rokem +1

    What is the OTHER little Silver Physical switch for? .....AND can you force the image to fit the whole Screen using the TV controls? I want to emulate a Sega Genesis and without black borders.

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před rokem

      One switch turns the tv on/off, the other switches between HDMI and Android

  • @ogrejd
    @ogrejd Před rokem

    Hmm. What's with the thick black line that's not quite at the bottom of a lot of the games? (not letterboxing because you can see a tiny sliver of the screen just below it)

  • @garethbeaton8414
    @garethbeaton8414 Před rokem +1

    Happy chicken app look bro

  • @RenigadeWarrior1
    @RenigadeWarrior1 Před měsícem

    Is nobody going to talk about how the usb and hdmi on the back are smiling at us?!

  • @jimgraf1167
    @jimgraf1167 Před 10 měsíci

    Any idea when they might restock? All sold out😢

  • @pyronmasters
    @pyronmasters Před rokem +2

    ……. Should’ve used the curvature shader in batocera/retrobat…. 11:46 you missed the 👊🏻🐱 graphics.

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před rokem +1

      Actually I did use it at first, but it looked weird on the video so I disabled it. But in real life it looked legit 👍

    • @pyronmasters
      @pyronmasters Před rokem

      @@TechDweeb please NEVER miss the 👊🏻🐱 again. Don’t know why, it always gets me to smile.

  • @imafirenmehlazer1
    @imafirenmehlazer1 Před rokem +1

    @techdweb Im torn between 5950x and a 5800x3d my rig as it is 128gb 3600 cl16 ram 4090 1000w psu which would you choose in my position? Upgrading from a 5600x

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před rokem

      Only go for the 5950x if you need the core count for production work. I do video and digital art work which is why I went with the 5950x, pure gaming you'll be fine with the 5800x.

  • @MITS73128
    @MITS73128 Před rokem +1

    Ahhh yes, the good TMNT... Was considering, but Chinese android was disapoointing.... oooo a rootbeer, I thought you had given them up

  • @michaeldemers2716
    @michaeldemers2716 Před rokem +1

    You need an Orange Pi 800 Keyboard PC and put Android 12 on it. If you do, look for US Power supply with it and 128 GB eMMC GB storage. IT'S ORANGE!!!!! CZcams has a setup walkthrough. I will be getting one.

  • @X862go
    @X862go Před rokem +1

    the link to buy it isn't working ?

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před rokem

      www.gogamegeek.com/Sanpao-TJ800-Mini-Retro-SMART-TV-Game-Console-Android-7-1-Portable-Gaming-Handheld-Without-Gamepads-p1938392.html

  • @loganjorgensen
    @loganjorgensen Před rokem +1

    10:19 That's 4:3 aspect ratio, not much 3:4 Tate mode out there.😉I like the idea and that somebody made one but the price and weaker points hold me back from getting this. Hope more companies start making these since innovations are possible.

    • @mikeg2491
      @mikeg2491 Před 11 měsíci

      I’m honestly surprised no one in China has tried making new CRTs again even if small ones.

    • @faustinuskaryadi6610
      @faustinuskaryadi6610 Před 6 měsíci

      @@mikeg2491 Actually they still make it, just not for US market. In Indonesia I can still buy brand new 14 inch CRT TV. But probably it's old new stock from 2019.

  • @SocialistDog
    @SocialistDog Před rokem +1

    I would get it if it was portable.

  • @sciguyfragz1616
    @sciguyfragz1616 Před rokem +2

    You should put a raspberry pi in a case that looks like a little vcr and put that on top of it for your desk it would be pretty sweet load it with cartoons and retro games. I like it but I wouldn't pay over $50 especially because the android is useless might as well just be a screen. Why does every TV these days need to be a smart TV. Every smart TV I have tried is useless beaten by a $30 firestick stupid.

    • @cryengine_x
      @cryengine_x Před rokem

      because the avg person wants apps built into their tv, not have to buy anything extra. thats why. it's also much simpler all in one, especially for grandmas and other not techies. and when you are talking about a low end 32" or so ~100 dollar bedroom tv +30 is significant. it's nice external sticks are an option though for sure. one big issue is often the cheap smart tv's are slow cus they cheap out on the cpu. i bought a 700 75" hisense with hdr, 4k etc, and it's insanely, insanely nice for the price, but the google tv built in seems slow and choppy as crap. even that said i wont bother doing anything about it lol. which gets back to my convenience point.

  • @guyincognito1232
    @guyincognito1232 Před rokem +1

    Maybe at 9 or 10 inches

  • @eijentwun5509
    @eijentwun5509 Před rokem +1

    AND this is utterly perfect for leaving in the Bathroom running Live News or Live TV running all day.

  • @-Astro--
    @-Astro-- Před rokem +1

    cool 'n' all but at $120 noooooo!

  • @ZwaetschgeRaeuber
    @ZwaetschgeRaeuber Před rokem +1

    as much as i like the concept, i wouldnt trust this since i saw linus tech tips video about chinese tv boxes.

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před rokem

      Only a problem if you login with your personal info. Offline they are harmless.

  • @KenjiRyuma90
    @KenjiRyuma90 Před rokem +1

    US$ 119.99?! I rather buy a 4k 32 inch lcd 🤣🤣🤣

  • @fgmenth
    @fgmenth Před rokem +1

    2:36

  • @JWG.LLC_The_Artist
    @JWG.LLC_The_Artist Před rokem

    So you're just buying things directly off my Amazon wish list now????

  • @mariastevens6406
    @mariastevens6406 Před rokem +2

    Where the FUCK did you get this?!?!?! NEED 😭😭😭😭

  • @jasonmeister6988
    @jasonmeister6988 Před měsícem

    Lol I wnated to buy this now and its 376€ on Ali Express HolyF

  • @cryengine_x
    @cryengine_x Před rokem +1

    it looks cool but i assume it's actually a lcd screen in there, not a mini crt right? that wasn't made clear in the video.
    also, sounds like from your commentary a version with a 5" or bigger display might be much more practical. since the chinese throw everything at the wall, they'll probably do that eventually.
    but why didnt you try high end console series x/ps5 on it? might have solved much of your pc usability issues. i mean i get you still wouldnt want to actually game on it, but pc skyrim seems about the worst choice imaginable besides maybe PC world of warcraft lol.

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před rokem

      Yup LCD. Good call with the consoles 👍

  • @jonathanellis6097
    @jonathanellis6097 Před rokem

    Dam it stop posting reviews of things I'm obviously going to have to buy at the end of your videos. 😉

  • @anthonym6119
    @anthonym6119 Před rokem +1

    Looks cool but pointless

  • @wyettpro
    @wyettpro Před rokem +2

    first

  • @Hesiodzz
    @Hesiodzz Před rokem

    Bro do you have a cold? You sound pretty stuffy. Take care of yourself!

  • @ionamygdalon2263
    @ionamygdalon2263 Před rokem +1

    Speaking of tiny... Have you heard of the alleged Low Profile RTX 4060 by Gigabyte? Hope you are having a great summer btw 😊 Meow