Retro Gaming In Small Spaces! | How I Built a Moving Retro Gaming Station for Easy Playing!
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- Retro Gaming In Small Spaces! | How I Built a Moving Retro Gaming Station for Easy Playing!
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Living in a small apartment, it can be hard to play your retro collection at a moment's notice, especially if you have a large collection. Most of my retro consoles are stored away since I just don’t have the space to have them all set up. Retro gaming in small places, like my one-bedroom apartment, has led me to the idea of having a small and moveable station with multiple consoles already hooked up. The “Retro Gaming AV Cart” is a unique twist on the traditional AV cart we used to have in school during the 80’s and 90’s. So does this make retro gaming easier, and is it practical? Let’s find out!
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► 3:10 Installation Tutorial and Parts Overview
► 8:57 Features
► 10:16 Pros and Cons
► 12:31 Conclusion
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Man, I love this. I'm using one of those 4-cubby cube organizers to hold my 3 consoles, and it's not half as easy to cable manage compared to those nice nooks on the cart. This was a really good idea and it turned out great!
Thanks dude! Glad you enjoyed this! Cable management was very easy with the wire shelves. Cheers!
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No ps2 or ps3 is a travesty
Thanks for sharing this video! I'm literally in the same situation, living in SF Bay Area renting usually means being in a small space and having to get creative. Also, I've recently gotten a Sony Trinitron 1995 Model 24" and it's a game changer for my Retro gaming setup, I was using a 10" Toshiba CRT prior
Nice dude! Sounds like a sweet crt!
I feel you man. I’m down the highway in Santa Cruz and since work from home started I had to shove my retro setup in the corner to make room for a home office. This setup is a great idea and I’m definitely going to give it a try!
I know this is a year old but I appreciate this video. I am going to rebuild my retro gaming collection and I needed something small for my consoles. I have plenty of room for shelving, but it's not ideal for having it's own dedicated console area. I never thought to use a cart like this before (I'm new to collecting) I'm going to get maybe 2 of these in the future and fit every console I need on them. this is actually perfect for what I need.
You showed that LaserActive like five times and none of the shots were of it in the trash. Bravo.
I absolutely adore how you go about making these videos and your general aesthetic. So many good ideas and great execution, glad to have stumbled upon you a bit ago
Thank you! So glad you’re enjoying the channel 😁
Production value is incredible as always, can't believe you don't have a million subscribers already.
Thank you so much Baptiste! Really appreciate it buddy! Cheers!
Love this idea. I got nearly all my consoles hooked up on my Sony Trinitron, i got consoles everywhere in my room. Bulding a cart like this will help me a lot with gaining more space.
That's awesome. Need to free up some space myself, so perfect timing Tito!
Man this is a sick idea. I’m starting to collect quite a few consoles of my own so this may be of use to me. Also I saw Gris on your ps4, it’s such a beautiful game I’m glad it’s getting recognition
Don't know how I missed this, but you just blew my mind dude. Absolutely briliant.
This is a great idea, thanks for sharing it! I am about to move to a smaller space and I've been wondering where to put my CRT. Clearly the answer is everywhere! I'm going to keep this cart in mind. It could be the perfect solution.
I just found your channel last night, and I've gone through a ton of your videos! They're fantastic and it's been great to see a bunch of interesting builds. I love the production value you put into these things, but one tiny thing stands out to me that could be improved a bit. The intro music is often way louder than anything else in the video. If you could cut the volume in that intro music down to like 70% of current volume that'd help balance the video out. Again, love the content, and I'm stoked to see more!
Dang Tito, your apartment looks mint. You’ve got great taste!
This is really cool! I would love this for my room as it's really small lol. One adjustment you could make to the AV Cart is to put the thick bunch of cables running in the back into a cable sleeve (cheap on amazon in many colors), instead of a couple Velcro ties. It would clean up the overall cable mess and would tie everything together! Excited to make one of my own someday!
I love this, I'm absolutely going to be building one of these myself! In terms of the CRT, I just picked up a Sony KV20FS100 with component video input that looks BEAUTIFUL with 240p content. You can use HD Retrovision component cables or a GBS control to connect RGB scart to the component video.
Love the videos, quality is always amazing!
I built a cart dedicated to my Atari 800. I wanted to hook it up to my big screen living room TV, but keep it out of the way for company. It has worked great. I've used the big brothers of your cart for organizing my garage for the last 20 years, and they have been awesome. I might have to upgrade my setup to accommodate more consoles. That said, I love my Gamecube. It is so small that I can just leave it out and no one notices.
Awesome idea and information. I might just use this idea to store and play my vinyl records. So many applications!
I’ve been slowly reclaiming the games and consoles that captured my childhood. I Held on to a few but my older brother has the majority of it since they are his after all lol. I’ve just been running out of room and came looking for ideas on a set up and how others have multiple consoles to one monitor. This blew me away. This is definitely in my list of things to do very soon.
What a weird ep, I love it! I was just looking into a wooden, non-portable way to set up my own stored composite cable systems, love the cable management you did!
Haha, thanks Jim! Definitely not my usually type of video. Cheers dude!
This is a fantastic solution that I'm surprised I didn't think of doing with my retro consoles before. Definitely going on the backlog of DIY projects. Thanks for the video, dude!
You’re most welcome dude!
I'm really inspired by this video! Might have to try and put together something myself! In terms of PVMs to maybe look for, if you're still planning on using just composite and don't want to spend a ton of money, the Sony PVM 14N5U/14N1U are probably some of the more affordable ones. I have the 14N5U myself and frankly I've been wanting to get a bit more use out of it, so it might work perfectly for a setup like this!
I'm continually astonished that you're not one of the biggest retro gaming channels on YT. Your videos are so well done. I have plenty of room for my gaming setup but this is so well done it makes me want to build one!
Thank you Matt! That really means a lot! So glad you’re enjoying the videos!
Great setup. The cart is attractive and seems perfect for its intended purpose. I opted to place my setup in our entertainment center's glass cabinet including a small PVM and a switch connected to our primary large CRT. I love having things on display, but I might like a more sophisticated switch to change between the main TV and the small CRT. If they're not ready to play, they never get played with by me.
You're quickly becoming one of my favorite youtubers! Brilliant design man! Can you do another episode for someone like me with a ton of consoles 20+?
Thank you Cameron! Haha, that would be the ultimate av cart!
I have 5 bins with retro things as well. I use bubble wrap or old t-shirts to create layers in the bin and also acts as cushion protecting my items and what is underneath from scuff and scratches.
That’s a good idea! Thanks!
I love this idea! Never thought about this as an option. Now I'm considering it. Thanks Tito.
You’re very welcome Trevor! It’s a fantastic option, I’m really loving how it came out
I love this soooo much! I plan on moving soon and I have quite a few consoles to store. So this excites me as a storage/setup idea!
Nice!
This is such a great idea! Thank you so much for sharing!
You are so inventive and creative man. I love this AV crash cart for retro games! Keep up the great content.
Thanks dude!
This video couldn't have come at a better time! I'm about to move and have been trying to figure out how I'm going to go about setting up my retro consoles. This setup with a gscart switcher and an OSSC so I can play on a CRT and a 4K TV would be perfect. Thanks for another great vid Tito!
You’re most welcome dude!
This was SO satisfying to watch haha! Love the organization and the practical features you added to this setup. This makes me want to buy retro just to have a setup like this! Not sure if I have the money for it though hahaha. Keep it up, Tito!
Thanks Michael! Glad you enjoyed this one. Had a lot of fun making it!
That is fantastic! I wish I had a PVM but this still might be an excellent project for my retro consoles and portable monitor.
Oh what a great idea, wish I had thought of this before.
All my stuff is stored away inconveniently in a closet too.
Will build one too.
Wow what a brilliant idea, i never would of considered making an AV Cart for my retro consoles, that would seriously cut down on the set up clutter of my main set-up
Already have one. It's the bigger one and houses all of my consoles from 8bit up to current gen. It's super convenient and stores away in my closet.
Very clever, you're giving me ideas XD. cheers Tito!
Love the attention to detail great video idea 👍
Thank you!
I'll have to try that myself! I have a 14" PVM with component in and monitor out as well as a 36" Trinitron with component input, so a gcomp would be of great use with this idea!
That transition from your studio to your living room was sick 🤙
Man, would love to have one of those small PVMs. Even for someone like me with space in a house I love the idea of this compact, moveable cart to tuck away in a corner while not in use.
This is so freaking awesome , thanks so much for this idea.
Good stuff as always tito! Im currently in the process of making a similar stationary set up in my apartment. The wire frame is really nice for the cable management👍
Nice! Totally agree, a lot of advantages with wireframe shelves!
3DO! Omg. Cannot believe you are still having and playing it. One of the most expensive console I had when I was a kid.
Great idea. I will be replicating this as it fits my needs perfectly. Cheers Tito 👍
Nice! Glad the video was helpful! Cheers!
I managed to snag a Sony PVM 14N2U, one of the best purchases I ever made.
The possibilities of composite, s video, component/rgb is on this amazing screen makes me wanna make a mobile station for it.
Haha this was a great idea! Another great, high quality video, Tito!
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed this one!
This looks great! I will definitely be working on a similar project. For the PVM, I would recommend the 14L2.
Always killin it with the content Tito. Very nice project.
Thank you DC Celly! Always great hearing for you!
Dude, you have this amazing Pioneer Laser Active thing going on, a consolized MVS, all this wireless 8bitdo controllers, a fricking PVM and... you plug them all using composite! Herecy! Nah, just kidding. Top stuff as always. Loved the amp and surround speaker setup in your living room. Would def love watching some AV content in your channel. Keep them coming.
Nothing beats that feeling of having all your consoles hooked up. So many crippling possibilities!
Totally agree! It’s a fantastic feeling!
This is a gorgeous set up well done. I have a big metal shelf that I hope to do something similar.
I recently made a "retro av cart" in a similar way for my MiSTer with my 27" trinitron crt, and cambridge soundworks 2.1 speaker system with a powered sub woofer. It's perfect.
Awesome video as always!!
Thank you!
What a fun video. Your apartment has a great esthetic! Great to see the discord blow up as well. Lol
Thanks buddy! Much appreciated! I’m going to have to educate myself on discord. Will be doing that over the next couple days!
This is such an amazing idea.
Awesome idea. I like this setup a lot.
I love everything, but, if this was me, I stain the wood a dark Grey black as a tiny design preference. You rock, your video is awesome, game on Tito! We need more.
Neat idea Tito! 🤘😎
I too have limited space. I have a wardrobe next to the chimney breast, in which I took the doors off, added two 2x2 IKEA Kallax units (one is wall mounted at the top and the other is floor standing with wall support) and a TV mount for my 28" TFT. I also intend to use IKEA Billy bookcases to store games, DVDs and CDs.
I'll upload a video to my channel once it's completed properly.
SUCH a smart idea! Love it!
Awesome video! This is what i needed all the time
Thank you!
I love this, super cute! Like a lunch-lady cafeteria cart for gaming.
Amazing work and very satisfying to watch.
Thank you Jamie! Glad you enjoyed it buddy!
You are my hero, bro!
The part about controller management, it's best part. Anyone can make this, it's cheaper and looks better than put on the box.
Thanks!
You’re welcome buddy!
For my purposes I might go with a wider cart that is also slightly deeper because I'd want to put more consoles on it. And I would have an LCD HDTV on a swing arm, being careful not to swing it backwards and throw off the center of gravity. Larger casters are a must.
Sweet intro man. Loved it.
CRT I use for all my retro needs is JVC TM-H1950CG, same form factor as a PVM, looks as good and there are schematics online to build a scart input expansion cart, really recommend it if you can find it (and building an expansion card for it could be another fun episode)
I would recommend a 1342Q when you’re ready to upgrade. They’re reliable and good for the tinkerer while also being simple to setup. 14M2 or 14M4 are good too but they’re getting expensive to acquire. Unlike the 1342Q, the 14M2/4 have on screen menus for geometry/color adjustment.
This is a realy nice setup
I have like 3 retro PCs. This will be PERFECT for them! Thank you!!!
Nice!
Amazing as always
I built one a few months back for my computer tower and devices. Also grabbed a small one for my devices on top of my desk.
This is an awsome idea. I have a PS2 and PS3 id live to build something like this for.
I've always imagined how I'd put one of these together but never had a reason , pretty sick
pretty genius move
great video
you create my favourite content on youtube. thank you.
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you are enjoying the videos! Cheers Joao!!
Genius. Btw I love that Sony monitor
Nice set up 👍
Oh cool, you found one... I'm soooo jealous of your NOS laseractive pac....
this is exactly what I need!!
this is awesome!
genuinely good idea
Such a cool idea.. funny how coming from the the Netherlands we too had the tv on cart phenomenan 😂
It’s very uncommon to find a game set up video without ikea shelves and led strips.
Great wires management. 👍🏼
I’m having a similar issue with space. This is actually super handy
Newcomer to the modding game here, and I love all of your videos. Your production value is top notch! Just wanted to let you know that your flux pen affiliate link is missing the leading ‘h’.
Thank you so glad you’re enjoying the channel! Thanks for the heads up, I’ll see if I can fix that
I'm building one of these with a few changes. I'll use a VGA CRT monitor, a retrotink, and a HDMI--> VGA adaptor.
The retrotink is a good addition to this setup for a few reasons
1. If you don't have a PVM, the best way to get that picture quality on a small screen is a VGA monitor, and you need retrotink to play most consoles.
2. The retrotink will always be on the cart, which makes it easy to plug any of these consoles up to an large HDTV through the retrotink. Just roll the cart next to your existing TV!
Anyway, love the setup. Would love to see what / if you've changed on it since you built it.
And here I was building a whole entertainment center to better organize my own gaming setup 😁 Seriously though, your AV cart looks pretty handy! I wish I had one when I was younger
Thanks Brian! I’m loving it so far!
Great project, I have the same problem and like this solution.
Wow I definitely need to make one of these
I already have so much stuff in my apartment and so many consoles that a cart is definitely out of the question, but I have big empty walls so I plan to mount my consoles to a plywood sheet and hang it on the wall
Thats a nice set up.
I NEVER thought about doing that. You, sir, are a genius! Maybe in the future you can do a cart full of your handhelds?
Love the channel. Can’t wait to the next video
Thank you Victor! Absolutely, a cart for retro handhelds could be very neat!
Your channel is smoking everyone rn. Thanks for this sick content.
Thank you AlexVide! Really appreciate it dude! Cheers!
Love this idea, certainly tempting to build one myself but mine would probably end up being an all Nintendo version. :)
This is such a great idea!
Love it!
Great idea! Love seeing the SNES in action
Snes is one of the greatest consoles ever! Amazing selection of rpgs!
I love this cart man...