Pandora's Box 5S Review - Rerez
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ค. 2018
- We're taking a look at ANOTHER Pandora's Box Arcade Stick! Will it be better?
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More better... you mean more gooder
Morer betterer and always gooderer.
marek Gnojek Man, you have a good experience!
Can you check and see if they fixed Turtles in Time the neon nightriders stage? Because on the old one you can't see your character.
holy crap, don't start this mate, we could make a whole series correcting Shane's grammar!
You still gotta love him though...... he's got that sort of character (either that or he's incredibly punchable! I pick the former)
Just like Log: It's better than bad, it's good. ;)
the "broken" street fighter 2 you showed was actually the "Koryu" version thats hacked and purposely broken each character has crazy moves and abilities like ken and ryu when they dragon punch tons of fireballs shoot out some go slow in a cluster, some follow, and some can be controlled
I have the premium 4s with metal body and upgraded sticks and the 5s that you’re holding. Love’em both.
Thanks for this review. I was thinking of purchasing this but after your review I think I’ll hold off and keep searching.
Thanks Shane, I always appreciate your reviews. I was thinking about buying one of those "retro game" handhelds because Brandon Salt said it was great. You go much more in depth in your reviews and you saved me money from buying a trash system lol. Keep doing what you do.
no, if this was a 60dollar sytem sure, but these things are actually running a pandoras box 3 and still cost quite a lot of money so despite jgfjgfify's holy crusade it still is not worth the money.
Metal Slug 2 does actually run that slow, that's why SNK made Metal Slug X.
Metal Slug 2 does have slowdown moments however it's not as bad as what you're seeing from this system in the video.
I have the MVS cart, it runs that slow.
@@jgfjgfify The emulation is good?
Everybody is warning because of poor emulation and stuff.Which one do you have? 5S,6S or the original 3A one?
Really would like to know if it is worth to buy the knock-off
Thanks
Rerez It really does run that slow. I use to play it in the arcade.
I have the 4s. The emulation on CPS2 and NeoGeo is about as fine as most other products that have those, but because the 4s has many silly bootleg versions of many of the games it gives people a worse impression.
That said, Sega stuff legit runs bad on it, even stuff that should not be nearly as intensive as CPS3 which runs pretty well. After Burner and Hang On are basically no good on it and even Sonic the Hedgehog has a palette issue on Green Hill Zone which, while not crippling the gameplay otherwise, just makes you cringe to see.
I have a version of it and although it has its problems it still represents good value for money considering the price.
I decided to build my own portable arcade multi-console and it is coming along pretty good. I used an SSD to allow faster boot and loading of games and added a wireless Xbox 360 receiver so I can hook up to 4 wireless Xbox 360 controllers. I can play games on the go with it built in monitor or hook it up to the big screen through HDMI or VGA and play that way.
Thanks for the video rerez. I literally just received a 5s prior to this video. Weirdly mine is good. Only issue I have had is some games don't play sound through the TV. I have the 999 game version though.
What's so crazy I usually not into reviews but you make them exciting
I'm thinking about getting this just for Tetris: The Grand Master.
Oh, and using it as an controller for the PC
I just today found one of these 5s systems at my local Goodwill and paid 47 bucks for it. I had some screen tearing while using my HDMI, but when using the VGA output it cleared that right up. I must have been blessed by the emulation gods because other than that, I've had no issues whatsoever when it comes to the games other than the language barrier on a few. Everything plays as it should even the Mega Play games
Dude thank you for your honest review. Do you have any recommendations to get in to any of these arcade systems?
Also, that was Metal Slug 2 you were playing, which was NOTORIOUS for slowdown, even in the arcade. So much so that SNK re-tweaked it and re-released it as Metal Slug X.
The link in the description doesn't work anymore. It takes me to eBay, but the listing for the Pandora 5s is gone.
I got myself one of these systems around the time you looked at the first one. I ordered a 4s version i believe, with 800-ish games. But what i received was version 5, with 999 games. I got it mainly for the old Nintendo arcade stuff, till then i had never tried VS super mario bros. So it was pretty sad to me that that exact game ran like horsesh*t. Was definitely sad about the Sega stuff not running properly too.
When all is said and done though, i definitely still got my moneys worth of enjoyment out of the thing. I spent hours and hours just playing the TMNT arcade games. I definitely missed those from back in the day! For what it is, it's pretty cheap. And hey, since then, VS super mario bros, among others, have become available on the Switch. :)
But, i do wish there was a little more quality, rather than just quantity. :) Great video man. Thanks. :)
Definitely. As i said, it's worth the asking price for sure. I was just a little bummed out that the games i actually wanted to play, were the ones that had the most issues. That was a little unfortunate, but i'll live.
I'm hoping that at some point, they'll release an improved version with all the games running as they should. If that happens, i'll definitely be getting that one too. :)
Rerez, counting on you to let us know if anything changes. ;)
Thanks ...Excellent Review
So if you don't really recommend this Pandora's box or the other one either then is there even one that you would recommend that comes with at least as many games as this model if not more games that seem to emulate better as well as also include the games in alphabetical order that have good sturdy controls as well because I would love to get one but I don't really know which one is worth it?
The actual Pandora's Box 5 from 3A Games (960 games) is the one that should be reviewed. It runs games much better, still some screen tearing for some games. They upgraded the hardware from the common single core still often used by clones to a quad-core CPU with 2GB of RAM so it runs much better. Since then, pirates started offering Android-based quad-core versions of these sticks with far more games (1388 and 2177 game versions seem pretty common) that also include some extra compatibility (PSP/Dreamcast...). There's also been an offcial Pandora's Box 6 released (with 1300 games) which is mostly the same as the 5 but with the ability to also add your own games (just like the Android clones do), specifically saying MAME/Final Burn Alpha and PS1 games are supported.
For those interested, I just started a blog about these boxes, both original and clones, a few days ago. So far, I've written about the basics of what these boxes are and a guide to figuring out if the box you are looking at is real or a clone: zerojay.com/pandoras-box-just-what-does-real-mean-anymore/
Is it use it a raspberry pie 3? Cuz if it is then I might have to reconsider even getting a pie. Was hoping to build an arcade with the fastest best emulation but can’t figure out what to use for it. Keep hearing conflicting results.
I wonder if they gonna look at the recent installments I’m very interested in the 3D version
this channel is underrated
Does the Pandora's Box 5S have a coin button? v4 is the left top button but version 5 it seem don't have (both top left and right say pause). How to simulate new coin added?
Wow I nearly bought one of these are they illegal to sell as was for sale in the uk?
Shane awesome review but can you make a video about the Nintendo switch and its future and how to make it better
4:15 No it doesn't. I can guarantee you're remembering it wrong. Metal Slug was always full of slow downs even on the original arcades. It was quite normal to go slow motion when there was a lot happening on the screen.
Indeed true I agree
Actually I think the Street fighter 2's that "don't work" could be hacked roms called rainbow edition, where many things were changed or added to make it crazier.
Rerez, making it a habit to be late to the party one video at a time.
What is that monitor on 1:31, and is that split screen?
What game is shown at 8:23?
been looking for it for ages!
Something I've always wondered in regards to these dual-stick setups, but never could adequately discover the answer to, is if they can be configured a la Smash TV or Robotron. IOW, if one of the sticks can be set for movement and the other stick for omnidirectional firing Anyone know?
hi do you know which pandoras box model has spiderman the video game from sega 1991
Use the 3A version of Pandora’s box, it’s the “official” one. Their official store is through AliExpress and the 5S does not exist
jcgp85 is there a link to purchase the real one?
When you talk about afterburner I feel the same way with digital Lawrence Welk Show I liked it better on analog format. When I mean is it sounded better on analog audio.
What's that game at 1:27? The line down the center of the screen makes it look like it was originally a dual monitor game.
Luke Beauchamp that would be the X-men 6 player arcade game. It actually utilized two screens while the original 4 player version had 1 screen.
"Which is just a lot more better in my opinion," What a mouthful.
I wish you'd look at the Pandora Box CX, the 5S isn't even an official 3H Games product. It goes, 4S+, 5, 6, 9, 9D, DX and finally CX.
With a Fat32 formatted USB key, create a new folder "GAME" and insert MAME roms (all do not work so try) it adds easy a hundred free games to the Pandora Box.
The pandora's box 5S isn't really the 5th one in the Pandora's box series, it's just a hacked 4. The one with upgraded hardware is just called Pandora's box 5
Does it only work on computers??
Don't know if this is true or not, but I've heard that the s versions of pandora's box are knock offs of the original device. The problem with the slow down has to do with the device overheating, and the PAndora's box 5 has a fan installed into it to prevent these issues, where it appears the S versions do not. I've heard mixed reviews, some people absolutely hating it and other saying its the best thing they ever bought. I think the biggest issue is like you said in the video theres really no quality control, so one model can vary drastically from another version. Such a shame since if it did work flawlessly, it would be a must have in any collection.
If you buy them from the official seller on ali (3a gamestore) you'll always get an official one, and those work pretty great. They even came out with a wireless version, as in: you hook up the box to the tv and you get 2 wireless arcade joystick controllers. Don't know how that one performs though but the normal 5 works great
I bought a Pandora 5s from a seller on eBay and it works great!!! I love it!!! I can’t say I’ve put in hours into every single game but the 300 or so that’s I have, always play great! Is it possible Rerez is just unlucky when it comes to these devices?
you keep copypasting this exact comment everywhere, lol
I have the same model. All games play fine, smooth and fast. He is either unlucky, a liar, or both.
Jeremy Divers i am thinking getting 1 but his review scared me.. are the games fast and playable not like he said?
Hillary Is Evil i got one that i will review soon.. my youtube name is MrBori.. look for me
Mr Bori , sorry for the late reply! I’ve been out of the country and limiting my internet access. The games that I have played, play great! In fact most these games are two player games and my buddy and I played a couple hundred of theses with no slow down. We actually played through till completion about two dozen of these and we had no problem! This is a great buy and well worth the money!!!
I have pandoras box 9 and its fucken awesome everything is nice and smooth
I'm just hoping that one day new up-to-date Metal Slug collection for the Nintendo switch.
@Rerez bro the street fighter game that you played is the rainbow edition of Street Fighter 2 more of the broken, glitchy version
I believe that metal slug ROM runs faithfully, back in the day the game didn't managed multiple enemies well until metal slug X.
Whoa, what was that anime-ass looking fighter at 7:54? That looks really fun.
Hi, could you help me? It does not let me record with the avermedia I connect the hdmi of the pshedra to the svermedia and of svermedia to the TV and usb to the computer in the program that is in the computer and the imsgen only records 1 minute and freezes when recording or not Why will I be missing something? I already put a spliter and nothing, help me
is this the best device to get im looking for a quick way to play arcade games that I loved as a kid at home such as street fighter 3, marvel versus Capcom, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, mega man power battle, gradius, raiden, etc? if someone has an answer about which one I should purchase and from where that would be cool. amazon is selling this for $165, which isnt bad.
What is the name of the game at 8:24 , Im looking for this game from along time , I know is made by Konami
5:38 it actually wasn't only in arcades there was a weird snes version were you can only play as the predator.
Does it have the arcade version of killer instinct?
I get better framerate on Metal Slug on my phone...
Same goes for my psp lol.
jgfjgfify That's funny, I thought he tried his best to paint this piece of junk in too good of light.
Metal Slug runs slow on the original hardware. If you set it to 130% overclock on the emulation you get a better than original experience
Metal slug 2 always have problem. Even on arcade (everybody knows it, except you), so dudes stop saying stoopid things and put your phone on the right place: In your ass, vibrator mode on :D
ik im probably late but when Shane speaks about a games issues and not anothers, he does it to address where the system tends to fail at. notice how he praises some games and points out the problems in others. i've watched rerez long enough to know that this is how he evens out everything about a system
Can you review version 6 and the new 7 3D please. Thanks
I believe the Pandora boxes use the Mame Emulator. I tested these same games on my i7 PC running the Mame Emulator and they ran just fine with no slow down at all. Thus I believe it is a hardware issue as well - the hardware in this box is not up to scratch to handle the emulation / emulator.
I have it. I like how the click is so good....
The Marvel Vs Capcom was the best game I liked.
What a bummer. I actually was considering to get one. Thanks for the warning.
The original Pandora's Box 6 already came out from the guys at 3A Games. You should check that one out. Way better hardware and way better software. I bought one a month ago and I'm super happy with it. Now you can also add MAME, FBA and PSX games on it. Although not all the games you add will run, the ones that do run play smooth.
Can you list the games that did work well?
will you do a pandoras box 6 review
Input lag on fighting games like kof or sf?
I was confused why this was showing in my recommended section until i realized that this is new
I will stick with using emulation on my raspberry pi and my portable emulation station I have setup on my pc.
The funny thing is the games that don't run right on this thing run flawlessly on one of my phones from 5 years ago.
I like how he reviewed the fake one... good job
Well you did play all 200 Plug and Play games from that retro console... twice. When can we see you play these 1299 games?
Can i also use an Controller via the USB port ?
Thanks for the info. I was ready to buy one until I saw your video I change my mind I am not going to waste my time and money
I love these reviews. It would be great if these companies sent you the product BEFORE release, then fixed all this crap and sent a production model to re-review. I'm not sure why they send you all these products knowing that you'll rip them apart, then ignore it and produce another model with similar problems.
Drew Roberts but it's a clone of the real Pandoras box
Are you selling these or something? I stopped counting how many times you commented on this video after the first dozen. I can see getting ticked if someone trashes a product you like, but you have a problem.
no, you are obviously justifying your purchase, i think its a good thing people are turned away from a knockoff like this since you can get a way better official 5 for the same price. This thing is literally a scam. For that kind of money everything should just work properly, you can build a better working arcade console with a raspberry pi for that kind of money
These are really cool but imo I would scrap the the pandora box inside and wire it up to a PC, ps2, dreamcast or Saturn. You'd get almost perfect arcade ports from either consoles without spending an arm and a leg from a real cabinet.
can you plz show us in a video how does it work as a pc controller.
That Street Fighter Version that "didn't work" is actually a Taiwanese bootleg that was intentionally hacked like that. I actually have that rom intentionally installed on my MAME machine at home because it's an absolute blast to play and funny as hell.
Can this be hooked up to a Nintendo switch?
Does it has all SNK games
Will you ever do another positive or negative video?
Do positives on big rigs over the road racing😂
I OWN this and I'm overall happy with my purchase. I would buy it again if this one stopped working. I'm NOT a hardcore gamer though so I'm not as picky as others. If you're a collector/casual gamer and want some nostalgia,BUY IT!It's really that simple.
I have a Pandora's Box 5S and it runs perfectly and it only has 999 games
But the 4s and 5s are clones.
I have the 5s model but looks different & says it's a 4s on the board between the sticks it's pretty good overall apart from the Sega games soundtracks are totally slowed down which sucks & a couple of games initially took a few tries to work & some are in Japanese but I managed to find about 35 good games out of 1000 so was good for the price even though there was a hidden import charge but overall for £157 including import charges it's still decent
It sucks that you had the experience you did. I got a unit that runs most games very well/ there have been a few games that didn’t run that well but in the whole I’m impressed
The Sega Genesis is, effectively, a Master System 16X. It's great because with a pinout converter for SMS carts and cards it's 100% backward compatible, but it's not the easiest hardware.to emulate, despite it's age.
Okay, I get the point that this product isn't everything the manufacturer says it is. Thank you Rerez for saving me from spending a couple hundred bucks on something that doesn't live up to it's claims. Although some of the games showcased look cool as they were presented, I'm mostly interested in games that were originally released in 1985 and before (Donkey Kong, DK Jr., Popeye, Ms. Pac-Man, you get the idea). What's the best way to go for getting hold of a collection of these old games? Thanks in advance.
Wait, 1300 legit games? No bootlegs? Or homebrews? Or duplicates? Holy crap that’s awesome!
I can't tell if your sarcastic or not
You should get the Pandora’s box 5 the original one not the clones. Which plays mortal kombat flawless and it has a quad core processor and 2gb of ram. Compared to the clone that are single core and 1gb of ram.
Above 1000 or 999 games on product?
can i paying 4 player in pluging 2 pad in pandora box?
sorry for my english im french.
if there is a plug for another pad then yes
@@Rawad39 ty :)
8:17
What is that game called?
Heart breaking. So is there a device like this that would be a solid experience?
Looks like it would be fun if it worked. Darn shame. If it ran correctly, had the actual arcade games with intro and cut scenes, I would buy it. I bet alot of other people would too.
dont let jgfgfify rope you into buying a crappy bootleg, make your own using a raspberry pi if you have some diy experience or buy an official pandoras box instead of the bootleg versions rerez keeps reviewing. work about 100x better
What's the name of the game at 2:31???
What's the game at 7:52?
why dont they make an arcade controler with a rotary joystick controller?
What's the game at 6:45?
Is this the android based pandora?
Your audio is messed up in the end?!?!?!
holy shit they have this at my local technology store
as in you pay to play it in the back of the store
TLDR, get a fight stick and use it for MAME on the PC.
Sigh just when I wanted to go buy one for my bday
I dont know why but i'm imagining a low division evo player just waltzing into a lan with this abomination