Is this Super Console X alternative worth it?
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- čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
- The Pawky Box is a new budget emulation box, in direct competition with the Super Console X Pro. Let's do a deep-dive review to see if it's worth your time and attention.
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My Super Console X Pro review: • Review: Super Console ...
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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:10 unboxing and impressions
04:46 software orientation
07:37 gameplay performance & tweaks
18:32 Android image
19:09 summary and conclusion
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#PawkyBox #SuperConsoleX #EmuELEC - Hry
I’m impressed you found that “Mario Brothers. Three” game, it’s a true hidden gem! Please feature it more.
It’s not on a lot of systems, so I’ll have to keep an eye out. Looks promising
@@RetroGameCorps Can you please do a video on how to add cool and awesome bezels and that cool crt TV look to the games. It seems like these companies do the minimum effort to these devices.
Super Mario Bros 3? Yeah. He had a running gag where he pertnded that it did not exsist.
Thank you for your work! I love all that Retro and emulation stuff!
It's my pleasure!
Your channel is heavensent! Superb content! highly precise and very informative! Your website is very cool as well.
Hi! I hope you're doing well and I just wanted to say I've been subbed since you were below 5k and I love your videos. Keep up the great work!
Same
Thanks so much for being long-time viewers! Those older videos were pretty bad, so I appreciate that you've stuck around.
Seeing this channel grow has been a delight 😊
Thanks for watching!
Very good review, like your in-depth review and tutorial of "how to choose the right setting" .
My pleasure, it's often a pain to film but I feel like that's the most important part -- and what I would want to see if I was going to buy one.
Thank you for the in depth review as always brother.
Great as always!
Thanks for highlighting some other systems like Amiga.
No problem, I try to throw that in every once in a while, despite the fact that I have no idea what I'm doing with that system :)
Awesome video buddy ! 👍
Do like the idea of the Pawky Box .. wished they a least give it better specs 😑
Agreed wicked, y is it so hard to give better specs if u wanna take on super console series.. Of coz it's money but if u wanna do it, do it better. People had enuff of these boxes. Get us a proper specs at least. And let russ handle the review side so that we can either make a purchase or moving along..
Thanks Wicked! Yeah I think from a design standpoint they did a good job, but yeah they used a very low-powered chipset, and didn't take the time to make a decent image.
@@RetroGameCorps DO A VIDEO ABOUT USING YOUR OWN WIRELESS CONTROLLERS WITH ALL EMULATORS ESPECIALLY SUPER CONSOLE X AND HYPERSPIN
Looks pretty good...thank you for an excellent review
Of course! Glad you enjoyed it.
Disabling bezels usually results in better framerates because of the reduced overhead. Your GPU (or in this case, the SoC) works harder to render those HD bezels, which tbh look tacky and distracting. Trust me, black bars aren't so bad.
Hi Russ, been a viwer for a couple of months. Really like how you approach your video review. Is there any plans for reviewing any controllers that aren’t trash to go with the retro gaming boxes? Would really like your opinion on that.
Hi, sure I've done a couple controller reviews. My current favorite is the BigBig Won controller I've reviewed, but the 8bitdo Pro 2 is pretty good too. I'll have a controller-related video up pretty soon too :)
Oh nice, an S905X box! I've been seeing these Android boxes show up used on ebay for around $30. I was wondering what performance on these were like compared to the S905X3 boxes. Great video!
Thanks! Yeah they are quite a bit underpowered compared to the S905X3 chipset, but still decent for PS1 and below.
Nice I only like ps1 and below so I’m glad I ordered the pawky box
Hi Russ, I really enjoy your videos! I’ve learnt so much, thank you! Could I ask, have you seen the RetroStation 14k console? If so, would you recommend it? I would love if you could make a review from it too! Anyway, thanks and keep it up!
I actually had a virtual boy back in the day. Bought it soon after release. Wish I never would have sold it. Great paperweight.
Very cool! I've never seen one in the wild.
cant wait for your GPD XDplus review
Same, I messed with it a bit more earlier today, it's both great and annoying :)
Try turmeric in mashed potato. Livens it up no end, particularly if you put some herbs in as well. I made it for my dad once and he approved!
Good for you as well, apparently -- some people use it as a supplement.
Re the gaming system itself, I'm definitely curious. The problem is the same with the Anbernic system -- the Dreamcast games are a bit shite.
Do you maybe planning to cover the xbox series sx as an emulation device at some point? Like you did with the vita? I would love to see something like this!
Watching and loving every video!
Thank you for your great work!
I would LOVE to get my hands on the new Xbox and run emulation on it...as soon as I get one :)
Hi very nice review. If I purchase this box and use the games on a more power box would it improve the game play ??
As always, another great review! Just a noob question. Can you connect the 8bitdo adapter with xbox one controller on that device? If so, do I need to remap it on every emulator? Thanks in advance
Yep, it’ll work fine that way, no need to remap other than the first time.
I thought of the Doritos guy when you mentioned your fingernails 😂 good review 👍
Haha, or Cheetos!
nice toy
i hope they can be more powerful in future and have powerful systems
like wii-u swich and ps3
I have the super console x pro and Im super happy with it
That EmuELEC startup video makes me think that one of these boxes is going to instead play the video from The Ring someday.
Holy crap, you're right
For the same price you can get a secondhanded Wii U, which if installed CFW on it, it's basically an emulation machine.
Cheers from Brazil! ^-^
Thanks for watching!
I wonder if there's some nice custom cases for these since they all use the same card, like how you can give a raspberry pi a makeover to make it look like a super nintendo or a nice laser cut wood and acrylic etc.
Hello. Thanks for this review. Can you comment or show how the zx spectrum games are going on this console?
Can you give a “cooking with turmeric” guide please?
Cute lil box.
They definitely did a good job with the outer box design.
Physical form... looks nice. But, I would rather stick to the makeup box (HK1). More powerful than Pawky Box or Super Console X. Plus, HK1 has 4GB RAM, so Emuelec 4.0 or higher will be no problem.
Yep, if you’re comfortable with flashing your own image the HK1/MUB can’t be beat for the price!
@@RetroGameCorps Or... one could go with Super Console X King if don't mind paying a steeper price. As far as I know, this is the most powerful Android console/tv box based on Amlogic SoC. Plus, it's all set if person don't have a patience for setting up Emuelec.
Addendum: the glowing skull is a matter of taste, but they could have a glowing Bee (Beelink), or... a kawaii anime girl ;-)
@@JustPeasant haha, good points! I believe the only EmuELEC-compatible device that's more powerful than the King is the ODROID N2+, since it has a slightly higher clockspeed. But yeah, the King is definitely the most powerful of the Amlogic pre-loaded options.
Another fantastic and thorough review. Do you think there's any threat of the U.S. limiting trade with China (more) and hampering our abilities to get our hands on these gadgets?
Good question, I'm not sure. Hopefully not!
Russ, what are the best settings for N64, running WCW Vs nwo revenge and it's really blocky.
Hi, Russ. Im trying today, more than ever, to make the most informed purchases that I can. Sorry if this is a dumb question, but If I purchase one of these or one of the super console products, would I be able to also use the games on my computer or handheld? I love the idea of having the games I used to love in a form I can use at home or on the go. Thank you for your time.
Sadly I don't think you can, as you plug the boxes into the TV. You can however play handheld games on the TV which are installed on the super console x. I have had two and kitted mine up. Games range from Atari up to Dreamcast and PSP. Nice retro machine 30k+ titles to choose from
How about a review on the Mister system?
It's definitely something I want to tinker with!
The box is different but feels the same I have the super console pro x I'm still learning how to set up the control on config. I wish or hope I can set a config for the machine setting it self and not for the general emu coz that will suck
I think I prefer the pixel mode theme if only for the fact that the image each console shows is actually the console. It really bothers me when you hover over something like SNES and see a picture of a Wii U game.
I was very close to ordering one of these last week so glad I didn't.
Happy to save you a bit of money!
Hi! I just bought this couple days ago....I found that screen seems a little cropped off (like if the image is bigger than my TV screen)
Any tip to make it fit correctly?
Hey Russ ,can you make updates on how to add or Hack any of the minis(New,SNES,PS1,Sega,Pcengine,etc) that came out a while back?
Sure, I have a PS mini but haven't gotten to it yet -- my backlog of ideas/videos is massive!
hello again :) can i add games manuly from my camputer?
With these units, can you just plug in a wired Xbox 360 or One controller? Are these boxes plug and play with those kinds of Branded controllers?
I just want one of these with a good image. Sadly I don't think it will happen
When do we get the video about the turmeric dish you were making?
I was making this marinade, it's an old one but good: thedomesticman.com/2014/09/30/chicken-tikka-masala-2/
RetroArch.. it's just a $25 Android box with RetroArch and emuelec with two controllers. I got a similar set up with launchbox and RetroArch and RA is on of the snappiest emulators ever..
I have a PS2 controller that looks exactly like those aside from the color of the plastic, I guess their saying over there is "If it ain't that broke, don't fix it"
I can't disagree -- it's a wonderful shape.
You should do a video on reflashing the firmware for the Super Console X pro. I have tried several times but the screen settings are off each time.
That's likely the screen resolution settings on the Android side. If you're plugging the SCX Pro into a 4K display, when in Android it will default to 4k, and then when you go back to EmuELEC it will get all messed up. So go into the Android side and change it back to 1080p and it should work fine. I think I showed that in one of my Super Console X Pro/Stick videos...
@@RetroGameCorps yeah that's the problem. the screen is zoomed in and I can't see the menu. LOL! It worked out of the box but then I changed the resolution and the screen went green. Tried to flash a new SD card twice but I don't know what I am doing wrong. The screen is all zoomed in. That 4gb card was not much help. I think it was for the X and not the pro.
What replacement controller would you recommend getting instead of the one that comes with the system? Thanks!
Also interested...do they make 3rd party wireless controller for these systems?
and he never replied!
@@melquizedec I bought the Gamesir T4 Pro wireless controller
I have the 256gb Pawky Box....actually have 2 of them. What wireless controllers do you recommend for it? I want better ones.
Hi! I'm planning to buy a Pawky Box. Can I connect the PS3 or PS4 pads to the device with a cable via USB?
With Emelec and Retroarch, how can you remap a button on the PS2 style controller to take the place of the Z trigger on N64 games?
That was a right bitch for me too. I used the right analogue.
Lol I enjoyed the video but I like the fingernail fact too
Haha, I definitely didn't even notice it until I was editing the video, so I had to say something!
Iam new to gaming can i use my ps2 as a ps like could i connect the pawky box or some other hard drive to it????
Hi great review! How powkiddy gamebox g5 compare to this? Its half the price with 4gb ram
It has the S905L chipset, which is a tiny bit better than this one, but not by much. You'd likely have to flash your own OS, even though it comes with EmuELEC it probably doesn't have a nice image like this device. Alternatively, I would look at the HK1 box, which is also cheaper and has the S905X3 chip, much more powerful (I have a video on it). That one will also need its own firmware flashed, but I do that in my video.
@@RetroGameCorps nice! Thank you. Thats sum up the comparison quite nice. You can actually make short summary comparison video between all these similar segment devices👍
@@sakumo2 definitely, I have a couple more boxes to review first 😎
I found that a large majority of PS1 games on my super console x don't play any music (tony hawk games being a good example), so that was very disappointing. Not sure if it's different for Pawky box, but if it is I would definitely get one. I'm guessing it's probably the same, since just about everything else looks the same.
This looks great what controllers can you use with this?
Any Bluetooth or USB controller should work fine!
@@RetroGameCorps thanks again Russ!
@@RetroGameCorps it support bluetooth controllers?
Well this just sold me on The Super Console X Pro.
Hej how many Atari 800xl/65xe games are there?
Has anybody tried aftermarket wired controllers on these?
Hello, Can download and install new core i.e. FBA NEO? thanks.
On my pawky box it was good now everytime i try to save state on retroarch its stuck on saving state 0% any ideas?
Hi sir. Is it okay if i connect it to a Laptop as my monitor? Please i need your answer. ASAP😔
because i will buy it.
What kind of game controller can I connect to these ? 8bitdo with usb ?
Hey, how do i access drastic settings?
to be honest I'm happy 😊with my rg351m with over 16,000 games 👍🏾
Honestly they are very similar in performance, I think you're just fine with that one :)
My holy grail is to get a handheld emulation system that will play Baku Baku Animal (Sega Saturn). As far as I know, this only works on mednafen for PC. I was pleased to hear about the Steam thing but it probably won't reach my region until 2022. In the meantime, using an old smartphone (Samsung Note 9) is probably more powerful than the current crop of Anbernic and Powkiddies?
Yep, most older phones are still better than most of the dedicated handhelds on the market, and they work decently with a good telescopic controller like the GameSir X2.
@@RetroGameCorps Cheers. I got my X2 last week, and am using a Samsung Note 8 in it. Playing Mr Driller. LOL. Great recommendation, thanks.
Honestly, the freebie controllers are gorgeous, so yeah, shame about the d-pads. If they switched to a more traditional style for those if they ever do new versions or anything, I actually would be kind of impressed, as far as these kinds of things go. As-is, yeah, if anyone is going to get something like this, they're going to want to bring their own controllers to the party.
Totally agree. Wicked Gamer just did a video the other day with newer SCX controllers, they are red and have rumble inside. But still not quite up to snuff with real controllers :)
hello friend I need your help I want to buy a console but I don't know which one to choose between the super console x cube, pawky box or arcade box I really don't care if it's a tv box or if it works with wifi I just want to have fun hopefully you can help me
can you save the progress of the games,i mean it does check points?
Anyone know if there is a compatible light gun you can use on this box? Lots of great arcade style shooting games on this, but using a controller on them is pretty much useless.
Can I use the tf card of the first Super Console X model in this Pawky Box, being the same motherboard?
Theoretically yes, that should work.
@@RetroGameCorps Thank you very much for the information!🙏😊
They are flashing a Brazilian portuguese system? That's kinda cool :)
It is cool, except it would be cooler if they gave proper credit to Galisteo for their work :)
I have one of these but the controllers are busted, is there another controller I can use?
Can this play GameCube? Can you upgrade the room?
How is the performance compared to the console X pro? If you have a console X pro is there any point buying this? And would it be possible to use the SD card in either box? For example if you already have a 256gb console X, couldn't you just get the cheapest Powky Box, copy the card and use it in this?
It’s the exact same board and chipset, so performance is equal. And yep, cards are interchangeable.
Qual melhor o Pawky ou x pro?
whats the chipset plz so i can check my tv boxes to mod them , ty ty
It runs the S905X chipset.
What do you recommend so ?
Question: Which do you recommend for better emulation, the Super Console X Pro or the Pawky Box?
Its the same shit
Yeah, there are the exact same box/chipset. They run the S905X SoC, which as you can see in this video is fairly limited. For the next step up, I would recommend the Super Console X Max, which is a bit better (review on that should be coming soon).
@@RetroGameCorps Thank you!
Anyone think it is worth upgrading to this or a super console x from a Raspberry Pi 3 running Retropie?
I don't think this is a very big jump from the RPi3. I would look at something like the Super Console X King I reviewed the other day, it's a much bigger jump.
Can I buy the controllers alone? Do they support android and windows?
You said in your video to go out and get your own controllers if you don’t like the ones bundle with the device, what are alternatives? Curious If I can use a 8bitdo controller with this device or even the super console X
Yeah, you could hook up any device that has xinput like most bluetooth universal controllers like 8bitdo. You'd have to map the inputs manually though I think.
@@cybershellrev7083 thanks still trying to decide which one to get. Looking at this and the super console x trying to decide what’s the best
@@BigErn_72 - Sure thing,
-Console X for a full 3D experience,
-Pawkybox for affordability and mostly 2D gaming.
if the best is what you're looking for, there are lots of mini PCs on the market while being possible to easily add the CoinOPS front-end for the ultimate retro library experience; *ETA Prime* has a bunch of those mini PC reviews.
I also like the BIGBIG Won controller, I did a video review on it. I agree with Enrique that mini PCs are a great value, I'll be reviewing a couple on the channel soon.
@@RetroGameCorps thanks Russ looking forward for that video. Question your opinion in the mean time what’s the best plug and play android box the pawky box, super console x or the HK1? Currently loving my RG351V thanks to you 🙌🏻
Thank you for saying “Brazilian Portuguese” instead of just “Portuguese”. 👍
Of course!
do you feel the need for that distinction? é a mesma língua com pequenas diferenças mas tudo bem
Tá carente compra um gato
@@eduardolock5577 quem precisa da distinção ou eu?
@@RetroGameCorps how many Dreamcast games on it
Can you make rg351p street of remake manual?
Sure
Going between this and the Super Console X, which would you say is better, and do they have the same general list of games?
SCX has a better game image, they’re very similar in terms of games but the SCX has better settings tweaks and bezels, etc. Performance seems to be the same.
@@RetroGameCorps thanks so much! Will get that one!
These boxes have a killer price and also they are somewhat plug and play or at least require only some adjustments.
But you not just have to get a better controller, I also really dislike the box inself.I would prefer either a unibody aluminum case or a retro inspired one like the Retroflag Raspberry Pi cases. The biggest advantage of the Anbernic metal handhelds is that hey have a premium feeling that feels like it could have been made by a major game hardware producer. Those consoles look like the cheap king of Android TV boxes. Just as the handhelds did only a few years ago (and still look, asides from Anbernic). Up until there is no console with a premium case, I rather setup my Raspberry Pi 4 in a Retroflag case.
Which is the best plug and play emulator out right now?
Also should I get this console or the super console x ? Which one do you recommend for us ?
It's the exact same console, although this one looks a bit nicer. The SCX has a better software image, though :)
Do I get this right, the super console X king is like an upgraded version of the super console x pro?
Same thing I think. Best one out of that series is the pc version
@@britishwordplay4335 thx for the info
can you hook this device up to your television?
These boxes only play via plugging it into the TV 😀
Will 8bitdo wireless controllers work on this console ?
These devices don't have bluetooth, so you will want to use the 8bitdo wireless adapter (the red brick one) to connect your BT controllers.
The turmeric strikes again...
Always!
So, how does it compare exactly with the Super Console X, is it better in terms of performance?
It’s the exact same hardware, performance is the same.
Wait ..so this is the exact same SoC that's in the super console x pro?
Yep
Eh can someone confirm the artificats are part of the video? My graphics card isn't dying is it?
Yeah for some reason this video had weird artifacts, sorry about that.
@@RetroGameCorps No bother I'm just glad it isn't me! Thanks for the reply.
Would be nice if these devices had the option to come without the included controllers. As I imagine for many these controllers are essentially just ewaste.
Most people buying these don't also want to buy controllers.This is for older gamers.Hardcore fans don't buy these retro systems
I've never heard of the 'FAMIly CONputer' before...
Yeah, it's a bad habit, I've been saying it that way for about 30 years. I'm not sure I can change :D
@@RetroGameCorps I hear ya, I wasn't really ripping on ya, but there's a handful of Toobers who say 'con'... irks me everytime, so I point it out.
I'll help ya break that habit. 🤣
Still hoping for super PS3 emulation media box X 3000 video xd
you forgot the "plus" :)
What’s a good system or handle for N64, PS1 and PS2?
Even a high end Android box like Nvidia Shield can’t play PS2. You’ll need a PC for that. These cheap boxes or even a potato can play PS1 these days. N64 on these low end boxes are a mixed bag. Higher end 4gb boxes play N64 much better.
What Joey said :)
Tem Mario party in N64?