Great review. I’ve had a KH Super Console X King for years now, wasn’t aware of this one. Looks pretty good. It amazes me when I see people’s comments about not buying these “boxes from China”….and I get it, however people can easily run virus scans on these, yet they ignore the million other devices they have in their home already “from China”(tablets, security cameras, iRobots,phones,etc) and never virus check those. 😂 Anyway, great job again Ralph!
Thanks for watching man! This thing is very capable, I was pretty impressed by it! Thanks again for watching man, good point on the china boxes, I would imagine I probably have a lot of potentially suspect devices on my network 😂
This console is pretty good. Mixed performance on the higher end consoles (PS2, GameCube, Wii), but most of the games I wanted to play actually worked pretty good. For the PS2 games, I have them at 2.25 screen resolution and the God of War games, Devil May Cry, NBA & NFL 2K5 work just fine. At 2x resolution, games like Mario Kart Wii, Super Mario Bros Wii, WWE Day of Reckoning 2, and TMNT work good off the Dolphin emulator. Some games run better than others, so you gotta determine if you want to play games that all work under the same settings, or do you want to tweak the settings per game. My preference is the same settings for all games. Also… keep that android remote control because it will come in handy for exiting out of the GameCube and Wii games, in addition to adjusting the volume output on your TV. If y’all need any assistance with how to exit out of the games or getting your game controller to work properly, drop a comment and I’ll help as best as I can!
Hey boss...im torn between buying a modded ps3 or this setup that you have exp with. Sheesh lol. To be honest. I only play fight night 2004. Ps2. I love the game. I was wondering do it have fight night? Or can i install a iso file that i downloaded off of roms. N lastly is it better with my own controllers... Android bluetooth controller. Ps4 controller. Or 2 of these. To play 2 player mode. Apologies for the questions. You just happen to kinda answer what im asking boss.
@@cmoe2386 You can’t go wrong either way. Fight Night 2004 does run smoothly on this console, as well as the other Fight Night Games. I would say 75%-80% of the PS2 library on this console runs smoothly on 2X screen resolution. You can add another controller as well. If you purchase the console, make sure you read the instruction manual to understand how to do that.
I have a question, and please forgive my ignorance. I don’t understand how to use the dolphin emulator for the Nintendo games. I click on “add games”, but after that, I’m lost. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Great vid. Honest and practical review. It’s like you’re sitting down and checking these boxes out with a buddy. None of that “Here’s the box, the specs, come up with your own opinion because I’m paid/sponsored” nonsense.
I really appreciate that, I tried to lay it all out there the best I could. These products with this many games can be a little difficult to truly review every single aspect of it. Especially because under the covers it's really just a pretty front end with a bunch of emulators behind it. So you could do a 4 hour long video on just how all the emulators work individually. Anyhow, I really apprecaite the comment and thanks so much for watching!
@@RetroRalphit’s a misleading it’s on par with my Amazon Fire Tv 2023. It plays PSP Ps1 N64 Nds Dreamcast and Older. Ps2 is a hot and miss and anything above that won’t play same with GameCube. But I have my Xbox series x on dev mode which helps out.
Great review! The PS2 games I really wanted to play are running great at 2.25 screen resolution. That’s the safe number for those games to run well so I won’t have to keep changing the settings. GameCube games… it’s more complicated than it needs to be for the game controller to exit back to the menu. I’d rate it a 7/10.
Yeah the don't have EmuElec .. i loved that software. The HDD on the side I will never get used to this 🤣 Awesome video it's fun to see you get back into some emulation stuff 😄 For the money I would just buy a mini pc 😁 ... Batocera YEAH 😆
The most recent updates to the main PS2 emulator in the scene (PCSX2) have been huge in terms of speed, compatibility, and graphical fixes. I don't know if you can update the emulation cores in what looks to be a customized RetroArch inside that box, but if you can, do it.
That particular controller is the best included controller that these systems typically come with. Way better than those chemical wireless dongle ones. Metal slug collection on Wii has ms6 and maybe it will run smoothly in comparison to the atomiswave version for those that maybe interested. GOW on ps1 running smoothly is excellent.
Other than the potential malware issues, these boxes are a great alternative to rpi's. I would assume embedded malware not an issue on amlogic s905x3 boxes booting from Batocera SD images? Assuming the Batocera image is malware free of course. It appears the malware, Spyware issues are associated with the rock chip boxes running the on board os
I absolutely love Kinhank. I'm thinking of getting the 12 TB drive. I've seen other TH-camrs scan it for malware and spyware and they come up clean, so they're pretty safe. I'm really curious about the controller. Is it around the same size as a PS4/PS2 controller? And also how do you save game progress?
Some of those emulators I know on there do. Like for PS2 definitely. PSP yup, not sure on all the others but it's likely. Otherwise just save like normal.
This was a cool video. I have the Super Console X Pro and I really enjoy it. I didn't know they made this. I'm aware of the mini pcs they make, so for them to do something with Android is pretty surprising. It seems like the chipset for this box is pretty capable. I do know that the occasional slowdown with Dolphin is due to shaders caching. Any slowdown with any other emulators may be due to compatibility or optimizations. Also, i didn't know you had an ROG Ally, that's a great handheld. They make pretty powerful gaming phones as well. This was an awesome video. It's good to see a long form video from you for a change. Btw, the streaming service for Xbox is called Gamepass. 😂
Hey dude, I hope all is well man! I love my ROG ally, I have CoinOPs on it and use it often for Arcade games. Anyhow, I appreciate you watching bud, I really enjoy and miss the long form content so thanks for pointing that out. I'm really trying latley to just do whatever I find interesting and if it means long form vs. short form, just do it. I got into my own head for a while on youtube so I'm hoping to "go back to basics" and not worry so much about literally "everything"... LOL! Thanks for always supporting me brother, it means a lot!
Kris cool mod still sounds like the way to go. I’m really rooting for the Android boxes because they simplify the real version of plug and play. I’m not a computer guy so changing your D drive, download this and that yatta yatta still bothers me… but one day shall a china android box be an option. Lol
If it can run PS1 it can easily run those consoles... If it cannot play switch, it's useless. You can get a 100-200 dollar box that can play turbo graphics 16
Have the same one myself :). The heat the drive but also the box generate over time is kinda naughty. The games selection for PS2 is ok. They could have skipped 10 different NFL or other games from different years in chronological order and put there some more RPGs. But overall pretty cool collection and a good emulator.
@@RetroRalph No worries. Thanks for your reviews and gaming insights. Been playing arcade games since the Atari 2600 and Intellivision days. Man it’s been a trip seeing the evolution of gaming systems over the years.
Until i find the LTT video, what is supposedly up with the issue with networking? Back door to your network? Turns your arcade 1up into a crypto miner? Encrypts your roms so only CoolToy can play them? Great video, WickedRalph!
All of the above... LOL. I should have said "allegedly it can cause harm", I don't have any proof of that other than what Linus Tech Tips said about these android boxes in this video: th-cam.com/video/1vpepaQ-VQQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9zJY4-vx0m7AzO8R
Yup, you can plug in other controllers, I tested a few 8bitdo contorllers and they worked well with this setup. You can remap the controls on any of the emulators that you want as well.
Android boxes seem to have one thing in common.. pretty much every box can emulate any system before N64 pretty good.. but if you want to emulate N64 and onward you should go and get a mini pc instead.. the boxes simply doesn't have enough juice generally speaking.
Good collection of Lynx games! Is it too late to return yours?! LoL nah man I'm really happy with the Lynx II - it's in perfect condition and plays great. Thanks again for the secret stash California Games and shipping it out so quickly. Keep up the great work with your channel! PS - can you hook up external controllers (ie XBOX controller) over bluetooth to this Super ConsoleX5?
I'm sure you are busy but I have a question for you. How do you switch discs for PS1 games or Saturn games that use multiple discs? It's not as easy as using the eject disc and insert new disc option on Retroarch. I've looked for hours and found nothing. No one talks about it. I know for PCs you basically have to make a playlist renaming the game files but I don't think that's an option here. If you could fool around with it and tell me or make a video that would be great.
@@RetroRalph That’s ok. Will figure it out. Definitely interested in the system mainly for the ps2 games. I have an arcade 1up emulator. It works ok. Wish I had shopped around a little more. Budget was an issue as well at the time. The company was called gameroom solutions out of Oklahoma. Customer service was not the greatest. Had a few issues. Lots of classic games promised on list were not on there. For example: No Mame for Classic Root Beer Tapper? Unable to switch aspect ratio for certain vertical games like Pac-Man for example. I get a full screen but would like to switch back and forth for aspect ratio. Any arcade cabinet emulator company recommendations? Thanks.
Be aware that you can safely connect devices like these to your home network if you connect them to the guest network (many routers have this feature and it may just need to be turned on in the settings), that way the firewall will block local network traffic to and from it.
When I first saw Tatsunoko characters I became an instsnt fan! They remind me of Hanna Barbara Cartoons thay I used to watch on Cartoon Network as a kid. You remember BirdMan? Blue Falcon?
At minimum they should have included a cheap external enclosure for that drive: I think the N100 mini pc is a far better choice for value vs performance
Quick question, I live in Phx Az and there’s not really a place that sells arcade games. What is better, console like this or a cabinet arcade to get a near perfect experience
I notice some of their other systems come with two controllers this comes with 1. Is it capable to have multiple controllers? What is the compatibility there? does 4 usb ports mean 4 controllers?
Hi there! I been looking videos of retro consoles and i found you can make it with a Tv Box or a Mini Pc, but there is so much stuff out there its hard to pick one or the other. What will you recommend Tv Box or Mini Pc and which one specifically i'm thinking in a 100-150 USD range (hopefully can emulate PS2-PS3 and Nintendo Switch)
very new to emulators but as a sports gamer can you save your progression over franchise/season modes? Baseball Stars NES is really intriguing for me along with many on Sega Gen & SNES
I got mine and LOVE it. This thing is a beast. It came with EmuElec ready to go, so that is the front end I am using. It runs literally everything I have tried to play. I was playing Pokemon X on 3DS yesterday then switched to SSX Tricky and Burnout Revenge on PS2 and they play perfectly. You WILL have to do some tinkering to get some control's setup. The Gamecube and Wii do require you to set up the controllers, and they must be wireless. And you WILL need the remote that comes with it. Everything else, I am using an Xbox 360 controller with a 10ft cord. Worth the money, IMHO.
Man, it’s really tough to say. To be honest, I would get a mini PC, download coinop’s and be done with it. These units are cool but there’s always compromises.
Great video and a bit on the fence about it. If you don't mind, I had a few questions 1. Is the operating system on the same sd card as the roms? 2. If so, can I download the os from a support site? 3. What is maximum size micro sd card i can use?
Hey. Ralph long time no speak hope all is well with the family... Ive got an Nvidia shield pro 2015 model its stuck in that horrible boot loops i haven't ran her in like 2 years etc... you think this is better than the shield!? Wuddya think!? Also some guys got this on ebay now and says can hook up up to 2 monitors know anything bout that? Have you tried 2 monitors!?
JUST GOT THIS, PRETTY AWESOME. HOWEVER 2 BIG ISSUES WITH PS2 GAMES. 1ST I CANNOT GET THE CONTROLLER TO WORK FOR THOSE GAMES. I WAS ABLE TO FIGURE OUT THE GAMECUBE CONTROLLER SET UP, THEY WERE IN THE PRINTED INSTRUCTIONS. BUT THE PS2 ONE IS NOT. ALSO, HOW THE HECK DO YOU GET THE FRAME RATE INFO OFF THE SCREEN WHILE YOU ARE PLAYING? ITS NOT TOO AWFUL, BUT A BIT ANNOYING. I WENT INTO THE SETTINGS, BUT DID NOT FIND ANYTHING TO REMOVE THAT. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT, THANKS!!
Thank you for answering, I think so. I will check later when I can. So if I have it in Android mode, then what do I do? Just go to each option and press "A"? @@RetroRalph
@@RetroRalph been trying to use another controller in the ps2 emulator other then the gamesir t3 with no luck. I map buttons in controller port one and nothing. Any help would be great. tired ps4/5 xbox series x, 8bitduo controller and a 8bitduo adaptor no luck. Work in menus and that all .
Just curious. Is it possible to just be able to connect the HDD to the tv and play that way instead of using the media box? Or do i still need to connect it to a box in order to play?
Hello I've been wanting to buy a retro gaming hard drive that has retro gaming and games up to ps4 can you recommend something that I can use and one more thing I need a mini pc that can handle everything
We really need to test Killere Instinct *Arcade Versioin* on every single one of these boxes. Because once they make one that can actually run that game normally, I will never buy one. But that really is the true test for emulation.
@RetroRalph That would be awesome. I know alot of people love K.I but can't seem to find anything that can emulate it well. Funny thing, old pentium 2's can run the game at nearly perfect emulation but new PCs can't? It's super bizarre but I've been looking for a device like this that can actually run it smoothly
@ricepony33 thank you. I am aware. However for me, it's about nobody solving the problem yet. I know K.I has a huge following and years ago people ripped their hair out trying to figure out how to emulate it on modern software. I am one of them. So I'm just looking for an emulation box that handles it well so I can truly build my arcade dream cab with multiple roms in one go.
Just curious, would that android box work on something like a arcade cabinet? That’s been modded, something like a one up arcade style? I’m more interested in if the controllers would port into that android Box well
i'm very new to trying retro emulation gaming. you said that there could be some shady software on the box and you wouldn't recommend connecting it to my network. are the games & emulators on the external hard drive safe to copy to my computer or is there a chance of copying/downloading something malicious to my computer/external hard drive? thanks again i'm just very new to all this, and I'm learning as i go.
Old comment but yeah there's potential viruses and possibly even Spyware depending where it is coming from. Lots of Roms on this device that could damage your PC. So best to keep it offline and have anti malware defense before connecting to a PC.
I just best Cadillacs & Dinosaurs Arcade Game on my Vita for the first time the other day, but I am definitely gonna be looking into getting one of these!?
I was going to say, check the link to the games list but it looks like you already found it. There's A LOT of PS2 games, so that's pretty cool. Just the time alone to download them all would be crazy and take FOREVER! Thanks so much for watching.
Did you find issues with GameCube games? None of mine work, and using standalone emulator doesn’t help either. Also couldn’t sign into Google Play-store to update anything, just kicked me back to the home screen.
Did you set the controller to android mode? I didn’t have problems with the GameCube games that I tested. But I only tested a small subset of the games.
@@RetroRalph When I click on a gamecube game they don’t even start. It goes to the loading screen and then immediately back to main screen showing the games.
I had this problem. I found that shutting down the system and unplugging it solved the problem. Just boot it back up and GameCube games should load up, mostly takes 2 attempts to go in which is weird though.
I have this issue also! But I have not been able to load the GameCube games at all. With the exception being one time Eternal Darkness loaded up briefly but I couldn’t get past the start screen because the controls wouldn’t work even after I followed the instructions to set them. But the main issue is the games won’t run again! It only started a GameCube game one time so far
@RetroRalph I've tried that I got no change. When exactly do I do this? When I first boot up the system? The other consoles all seem to be working fine. it's just Mame that I'm getting no response from controller, and nothing to prompt when I plug in a mouse..
No mention of sewer shark for the Sega CD?!? Also night trap (although I don't see it on the system) deserves a mention anytime Sega CD is talked about. Maybe I'm just old.
I love both of those as well. It’s tough when a system has this many games. I would love to Highlight all my favorites but the video would be like over 2 hours long if I did that. Thanks so much for watching!
Bought and returned. I wanted the PS2 karaoke games, but you can't get USB mics to work. You have to map controls - that was a hassle, then the mapping doesn't always stick-also annoying. GameCube you have to load onto a configuration-irritating, of course it had duplicates...just got fed up with all the tinkering and returned it.
Great review. I’ve had a KH Super Console X King for years now, wasn’t aware of this one. Looks pretty good.
It amazes me when I see people’s comments about not buying these “boxes from China”….and I get it, however people can easily run virus scans on these, yet they ignore the million other devices they have in their home already “from China”(tablets, security cameras, iRobots,phones,etc) and never virus check those. 😂
Anyway, great job again Ralph!
Thanks for watching man! This thing is very capable, I was pretty impressed by it! Thanks again for watching man, good point on the china boxes, I would imagine I probably have a lot of potentially suspect devices on my network 😂
😂😂😂 yup
This console is pretty good. Mixed performance on the higher end consoles (PS2, GameCube, Wii), but most of the games I wanted to play actually worked pretty good. For the PS2 games, I have them at 2.25 screen resolution and the God of War games, Devil May Cry, NBA & NFL 2K5 work just fine. At 2x resolution, games like Mario Kart Wii, Super Mario Bros Wii, WWE Day of Reckoning 2, and TMNT work good off the Dolphin emulator. Some games run better than others, so you gotta determine if you want to play games that all work under the same settings, or do you want to tweak the settings per game. My preference is the same settings for all games. Also… keep that android remote control because it will come in handy for exiting out of the GameCube and Wii games, in addition to adjusting the volume output on your TV. If y’all need any assistance with how to exit out of the games or getting your game controller to work properly, drop a comment and I’ll help as best as I can!
Hey boss...im torn between buying a modded ps3 or this setup that you have exp with. Sheesh lol.
To be honest. I only play fight night 2004. Ps2. I love the game. I was wondering do it have fight night? Or can i install a iso file that i downloaded off of roms. N lastly is it better with my own controllers...
Android bluetooth controller.
Ps4 controller.
Or 2 of these. To play 2 player mode. Apologies for the questions. You just happen to kinda answer what im asking boss.
@@cmoe2386 You can’t go wrong either way. Fight Night 2004 does run smoothly on this console, as well as the other Fight Night Games. I would say 75%-80% of the PS2 library on this console runs smoothly on 2X screen resolution. You can add another controller as well. If you purchase the console, make sure you read the instruction manual to understand how to do that.
@@keeganhash5057 Do you mean the game controller? The remote is already programmed for the android box.
@@HEMSteeel86 💪🏾🫡💯 u solid boss
I have a question, and please forgive my ignorance. I don’t understand how to use the dolphin emulator for the Nintendo games. I click on “add games”, but after that, I’m lost. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Great vid. Honest and practical review. It’s like you’re sitting down and checking these boxes out with a buddy. None of that “Here’s the box, the specs, come up with your own opinion because I’m paid/sponsored” nonsense.
I really appreciate that, I tried to lay it all out there the best I could. These products with this many games can be a little difficult to truly review every single aspect of it. Especially because under the covers it's really just a pretty front end with a bunch of emulators behind it. So you could do a 4 hour long video on just how all the emulators work individually.
Anyhow, I really apprecaite the comment and thanks so much for watching!
@@RetroRalph I think these huge builds are too overwhelming at times. They are probably great eye candy for newer people into the hobby.
@@RetroRalphit’s a misleading it’s on par with my Amazon Fire Tv 2023.
It plays PSP Ps1 N64 Nds Dreamcast and Older. Ps2 is a hot and miss and anything above that won’t play same with GameCube. But I have my Xbox series x on dev mode which helps out.
@@RetroRalphthank you for the videos.
Great review! The PS2 games I really wanted to play are running great at 2.25 screen resolution. That’s the safe number for those games to run well so I won’t have to keep changing the settings. GameCube games… it’s more complicated than it needs to be for the game controller to exit back to the menu. I’d rate it a 7/10.
Apparently, you can use the remote supplied to quickly exit the gamecube games
Plz can you tell me dose it have silent hill 2 original ?how dose it play? What about any metal gear games installed ? How they play .thank you
@@billyholmes5551 yep and yep. Both play perfect
The punisher arcade game is really underrated. Was and is still one of my favorites
I couldn’t agree more man!!!
Yeah the don't have EmuElec .. i loved that software.
The HDD on the side I will never get used to this 🤣
Awesome video it's fun to see you get back into some emulation stuff 😄
For the money I would just buy a mini pc 😁 ... Batocera YEAH 😆
Thanks for the cameo my friend, this was a fun video and even more fun with you in it!! Wicked "Emulaton Master"!
Now it's your turn to join me 😄@@RetroRalph
The most recent updates to the main PS2 emulator in the scene (PCSX2) have been huge in terms of speed, compatibility, and graphical fixes. I don't know if you can update the emulation cores in what looks to be a customized RetroArch inside that box, but if you can, do it.
I subscribed because you kept stressing not to connect it to my internet. Felt like you had our backs.
I try man, I appreciate you watching and subscribing.
That particular controller is the best included controller that these systems typically come with. Way better than those chemical wireless dongle ones. Metal slug collection on Wii has ms6 and maybe it will run smoothly in comparison to the atomiswave version for those that maybe interested. GOW on ps1 running smoothly is excellent.
Just bought an Acemagician Am06 Pro😀👌
-Ryzen 7 5800H CPU
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Thanks for the video Ralph… AND Wicked!
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for watching it!
@@RetroRalph you got it, pal (imagine the “Wink-n-Point” of approval)
Other than the potential malware issues, these boxes are a great alternative to rpi's.
I would assume embedded malware not an issue on amlogic s905x3 boxes booting from Batocera SD images? Assuming the Batocera image is malware free of course.
It appears the malware, Spyware issues are associated with the rock chip boxes running the on board os
I absolutely love Kinhank. I'm thinking of getting the 12 TB drive. I've seen other TH-camrs scan it for malware and spyware and they come up clean, so they're pretty safe.
I'm really curious about the controller. Is it around the same size as a PS4/PS2 controller?
And also how do you save game progress?
It's a gamesir t3
Some of those emulators I know on there do. Like for PS2 definitely. PSP yup, not sure on all the others but it's likely. Otherwise just save like normal.
This was a cool video. I have the Super Console X Pro and I really enjoy it. I didn't know they made this. I'm aware of the mini pcs they make, so for them to do something with Android is pretty surprising.
It seems like the chipset for this box is pretty capable. I do know that the occasional slowdown with Dolphin is due to shaders caching. Any slowdown with any other emulators may be due to compatibility or optimizations.
Also, i didn't know you had an ROG Ally, that's a great handheld. They make pretty powerful gaming phones as well.
This was an awesome video. It's good to see a long form video from you for a change.
Btw, the streaming service for Xbox is called Gamepass. 😂
Hey dude, I hope all is well man! I love my ROG ally, I have CoinOPs on it and use it often for Arcade games. Anyhow, I appreciate you watching bud, I really enjoy and miss the long form content so thanks for pointing that out.
I'm really trying latley to just do whatever I find interesting and if it means long form vs. short form, just do it. I got into my own head for a while on youtube so I'm hoping to "go back to basics" and not worry so much about literally "everything"... LOL!
Thanks for always supporting me brother, it means a lot!
Kris cool mod still sounds like the way to go. I’m really rooting for the Android boxes because they simplify the real version of plug and play. I’m not a computer guy so changing your D drive, download this and that yatta yatta still bothers me… but one day shall a china android box be an option. Lol
Oh cool! I do like how there are an increasing new ways to play. Makes it easier especially with soaring original prices.
Best review on this console. Thanks for the commentary and for playing a ps1 game to demonstrate that the ps1 games have background music
I enjoy you looking at other retro gaming options, and this was a fun video. Seeing "Wicked" was a fun surprise. 💯🔥😀👍
The android box jungle is getting crazy... Wicked would be the man to ask about these definitely...
Yeah it's a jungle i'm lost now 🤣🤣
Hey wicked ✌️😂
LOL... right?! So Crazy, that's why I called in the big guns (AKA Wicked Gamer and Collector).
Very keen to avoid too much focus on Nintendo games aren't you? Wonder why?😅
Because everyone has all of them multiple times over. Sega CD and TG16 CD are a little different
Weido
If it can run PS1 it can easily run those consoles... If it cannot play switch, it's useless. You can get a 100-200 dollar box that can play turbo graphics 16
Any chance you’ll do a controller setup vid for the ones that aren’t out of box ready to go, for noobs like myself?
What about playing with 2 controllers? Is that possible
Anyone know how to set up multiple controllers? Been trying to get some gaming in with my gf but both controllers are being recognized as player 1.
Far out, i thought this one was perfect until I realised that there is no Amiga500 or Commodore 64 games...Two systems I grew up with
No Sensible World Of Soccer
It does have silkworm from Amiga
I hear your buddy. I was shocked when there was no killer instinct arcade but I’m sure you can probably put it on there.
DUDE Dark Wizard for Sega CD is one of the best games I've ever played.
Have the same one myself :). The heat the drive but also the box generate over time is kinda naughty. The games selection for PS2 is ok. They could have skipped 10 different NFL or other games from different years in chronological order and put there some more RPGs. But overall pretty cool collection and a good emulator.
Do all games work?
Great video. Love your channel. Not seeing the game list in the description however.
Oh crap, I forgot to include it, adding it now.
@@RetroRalph No worries. Thanks for your reviews and gaming insights. Been playing arcade games since the Atari 2600 and Intellivision days. Man it’s been a trip seeing the evolution of gaming systems over the years.
It really is and China has been pumping these things out like crazy over the past 5 years.
Retro Ralph u have an amazing channel and literally my exact same tastes in arcade games. 😂
Until i find the LTT video, what is supposedly up with the issue with networking? Back door to your network? Turns your arcade 1up into a crypto miner? Encrypts your roms so only CoolToy can play them? Great video, WickedRalph!
All of the above... LOL. I should have said "allegedly it can cause harm", I don't have any proof of that other than what Linus Tech Tips said about these android boxes in this video: th-cam.com/video/1vpepaQ-VQQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9zJY4-vx0m7AzO8R
I'm having difficulty trying to find the games in the Pegasus app?
Can you help me out ?
Can you run other usb controllers off it? Like does it give you the option to remap controls?
Yup, you can plug in other controllers, I tested a few 8bitdo contorllers and they worked well with this setup. You can remap the controls on any of the emulators that you want as well.
@@RetroRalph Figured might be something I could throw in my Nova Blast when it comes in April, along with my actual arcade pcbs. Thanks for the reply!
Android boxes seem to have one thing in common.. pretty much every box can emulate any system before N64 pretty good.. but if you want to emulate N64 and onward you should go and get a mini pc instead.. the boxes simply doesn't have enough juice generally speaking.
Good collection of Lynx games! Is it too late to return yours?! LoL nah man I'm really happy with the Lynx II - it's in perfect condition and plays great. Thanks again for the secret stash California Games and shipping it out so quickly. Keep up the great work with your channel!
PS - can you hook up external controllers (ie XBOX controller) over bluetooth to this Super ConsoleX5?
I'm sure you are busy but I have a question for you. How do you switch discs for PS1 games or Saturn games that use multiple discs? It's not as easy as using the eject disc and insert new disc option on Retroarch. I've looked for hours and found nothing. No one talks about it. I know for PCs you basically have to make a playlist renaming the game files but I don't think that's an option here. If you could fool around with it and tell me or make a video that would be great.
@@kellinwinslow1988 I don’t actually know but I can look into it for you. It’s a great question, let me do some digging and see what I can find out 👍🏻
Another great video sir.
Thanks brother, I'm glad you enjoyed it and as always I really apprecaite you watching and continuing to support the channel.
Great video. I will stick with my Mini PC MP-100 for now. Might upgrade to something else by the end of the year.
Game list uploaded but cannot move around to see the rest of the games listed in the file or the tabs up top. iPhone user here.
You might have to look at it on a PC, I can't do much about that, sorry man.
@@RetroRalph That’s ok. Will figure it out. Definitely interested in the system mainly for the ps2 games. I have an arcade 1up emulator. It works ok. Wish I had shopped around a little more. Budget was an issue as well at the time. The company was called gameroom solutions out of Oklahoma. Customer service was not the greatest. Had a few issues. Lots of classic games promised on list were not on there. For example: No Mame for Classic Root Beer Tapper? Unable to switch aspect ratio for certain vertical games like Pac-Man for example. I get a full screen but would like to switch back and forth for aspect ratio. Any arcade cabinet emulator company recommendations? Thanks.
I know they're different types of devices, but how would the user experience differ from this compared to the MISTer?
If possible, connect to neighbors network.
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i want to ask: are there no commodore 64 and amiga games on it?
and the xbox original first one are there games from them?
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Be aware that you can safely connect devices like these to your home network if you connect them to the guest network (many routers have this feature and it may just need to be turned on in the settings), that way the firewall will block local network traffic to and from it.
Does this system have the amiga systems on? If not, can it be added after purches?
When I first saw Tatsunoko characters I became an instsnt fan! They remind me of Hanna Barbara Cartoons thay I used to watch on Cartoon Network as a kid.
You remember BirdMan? Blue Falcon?
At minimum they should have included a cheap external enclosure for that drive: I think the N100 mini pc is a far better choice for value vs performance
Quick question, I live in Phx Az and there’s not really a place that sells arcade games. What is better, console like this or a cabinet arcade to get a near perfect experience
Retro Ralph rocks!!!
@RetroRalph How do I shut down this system? I just got mine. Please help. Didn't see an option to turn it off.
I would love to see you do a video on the Starblade Arcade cabinet sometime. It was huge, it was loud, it was an experience.
Pepper II on coleco, great game. The arcade version is good too
I think everyone played that Smurf game....lol. That's on you bro!
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Your videos are great, so thanks a million but if it's possible I'd like to see those 3DS games, Nintendo DS are some of my favorite! ✌🏼🤓🎮
just make a Guest wifi that doesnt communicate with other devices in your network, seems a good and secure idea
Hey :) do you know if it's possible to remove the buttons on screen(Ps2 Emulator)??cause they are annoying :D
Great video Ralph
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!
I notice some of their other systems come with two controllers this comes with 1. Is it capable to have multiple controllers? What is the compatibility there? does 4 usb ports mean 4 controllers?
Hi there! I been looking videos of retro consoles and i found you can make it with a Tv Box or a Mini Pc, but there is so much stuff out there its hard to pick one or the other. What will you recommend Tv Box or Mini Pc and which one specifically i'm thinking in a 100-150 USD range (hopefully can emulate PS2-PS3 and Nintendo Switch)
very new to emulators but as a sports gamer can you save your progression over franchise/season modes? Baseball Stars NES is really intriguing for me along with many on Sega Gen & SNES
I got mine and LOVE it. This thing is a beast. It came with EmuElec ready to go, so that is the front end I am using. It runs literally everything I have tried to play. I was playing Pokemon X on 3DS yesterday then switched to SSX Tricky and Burnout Revenge on PS2 and they play perfectly. You WILL have to do some tinkering to get some control's setup. The Gamecube and Wii do require you to set up the controllers, and they must be wireless. And you WILL need the remote that comes with it. Everything else, I am using an Xbox 360 controller with a 10ft cord. Worth the money, IMHO.
Great video bro. So what would you say is the best overall retro gaming box regardless of price? Thanks man
Man, it’s really tough to say. To be honest, I would get a mini PC, download coinop’s and be done with it. These units are cool but there’s always compromises.
Great video and a bit on the fence about it. If you don't mind, I had a few questions
1. Is the operating system on the same sd card as the roms?
2. If so, can I download the os from a support site?
3. What is maximum size micro sd card i can use?
Does this support four players controllers?
Hey. Ralph long time no speak hope all is well with the family... Ive got an Nvidia shield pro 2015 model its stuck in that horrible boot loops i haven't ran her in like 2 years etc... you think this is better than the shield!? Wuddya think!? Also some guys got this on ebay now and says can hook up up to 2 monitors know anything bout that? Have you tried 2 monitors!?
Finally I've been begging people to review this.
I got you!
JUST GOT THIS, PRETTY AWESOME. HOWEVER 2 BIG ISSUES WITH PS2 GAMES. 1ST I CANNOT GET THE CONTROLLER TO WORK FOR THOSE GAMES. I WAS ABLE TO FIGURE OUT THE GAMECUBE CONTROLLER SET UP, THEY WERE IN THE PRINTED INSTRUCTIONS. BUT THE PS2 ONE IS NOT. ALSO, HOW THE HECK DO YOU GET THE FRAME RATE INFO OFF THE SCREEN WHILE YOU ARE PLAYING? ITS NOT TOO AWFUL, BUT A BIT ANNOYING. I WENT INTO THE SETTINGS, BUT DID NOT FIND ANYTHING TO REMOVE THAT. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT, THANKS!!
Did you put the controller into android mode?
Thank you for answering, I think so. I will check later when I can. So if I have it in Android mode, then what do I do? Just go to each option and press "A"? @@RetroRalph
@@RetroRalph been trying to use another controller in the ps2 emulator other then the gamesir t3 with no luck. I map buttons in controller port one and nothing. Any help would be great. tired ps4/5 xbox series x, 8bitduo controller and a 8bitduo adaptor no luck. Work in menus and that all .
Just curious. Is it possible to just be able to connect the HDD to the tv and play that way instead of using the media box? Or do i still need to connect it to a box in order to play?
U can run this on a regular TV? No PC needed?
Yes, it has HDMI out so you can run it on your TV no problem 👍🏻
Omg take my money😂
Do a video on the Tmnt arcade wrath of the mutants coming out next month for the consoles port from the 2017 raw thrills arcade game from nickelodeon
Do the PS1 games have background music on this console version? X1 - X4 the music is ripped from ps1 games
Just set mine up, but it says no games found even with the HD plugged in?
Hello I've been wanting to buy a retro gaming hard drive that has retro gaming and games up to ps4 can you recommend something that I can use and one more thing I need a mini pc that can handle everything
One question: Does silent hill 2 play well? Just bought one. Thanks for the great review.
Yup and upscaled.
And the SH2 remake is coming out in October!
We really need to test Killere Instinct *Arcade Versioin* on every single one of these boxes. Because once they make one that can actually run that game normally, I will never buy one. But that really is the true test for emulation.
I would bet this could run KI no problem, I will see if it's on here. If not I could likely just add it and do some testing.
@RetroRalph That would be awesome. I know alot of people love K.I but can't seem to find anything that can emulate it well. Funny thing, old pentium 2's can run the game at nearly perfect emulation but new PCs can't? It's super bizarre but I've been looking for a device like this that can actually run it smoothly
@@illygotbeatsSeries X and S have a great turn key version on game pass. It’s NOT on the pc game pass.
@ricepony33 thank you. I am aware. However for me, it's about nobody solving the problem yet. I know K.I has a huge following and years ago people ripped their hair out trying to figure out how to emulate it on modern software. I am one of them. So I'm just looking for an emulation box that handles it well so I can truly build my arcade dream cab with multiple roms in one go.
I get that completely, if you can figure that out and VF1 let me know! That's my dream team collection for an arcade machine.
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Awesome video keep up the good work 💯
Just curious, would that android box work on something like a arcade cabinet? That’s been modded, something like a one up arcade style? I’m more interested in if the controllers would port into that android Box well
You could buy an arcade controller that plugs into the usb ports and you would be good to go
Hey man could you try displaying this on a sd crt using a converter? Cant find anything on trying to do this and wondering what it would look like.
I hit the pegasus icon and it says No games found...please help
I think wicked gamer might have had that problem. Is the hard drive connected correctly? If not, the games won’t show up.
i'm very new to trying retro emulation gaming. you said that there could be some shady software on the box and you wouldn't recommend connecting it to my network. are the games & emulators on the external hard drive safe to copy to my computer or is there a chance of copying/downloading something malicious to my computer/external hard drive? thanks again i'm just very new to all this, and I'm learning as i go.
Old comment but yeah there's potential viruses and possibly even Spyware depending where it is coming from. Lots of Roms on this device that could damage your PC. So best to keep it offline and have anti malware defense before connecting to a PC.
Can I map this to my dual joystick bartop type arcade controller instead of the handheld that comes with the X5?
I just best Cadillacs & Dinosaurs Arcade Game on my Vita for the first time the other day, but I am definitely gonna be looking into getting one of these!?
Do you think this would work if i was to add a wii u emulator then add wii u roms
Question what kind of TV will work for this console?? Will a regular 1080p tv work
Could you tell me which SSD you cloned this to, thanks
Can you add roms to it via usb or sd card?
Just got the X5 pro but I can’t get Game Cube/Wii games to even open. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance
Any chance MVP NCAA Baseball is on there for the PS2?
Edit- there’s a game list. 🤦🏻♂️
I was going to say, check the link to the games list but it looks like you already found it. There's A LOT of PS2 games, so that's pretty cool. Just the time alone to download them all would be crazy and take FOREVER! Thanks so much for watching.
Did you find issues with GameCube games? None of mine work, and using standalone emulator doesn’t help either. Also couldn’t sign into Google Play-store to update anything, just kicked me back to the home screen.
Did you set the controller to android mode? I didn’t have problems with the GameCube games that I tested. But I only tested a small subset of the games.
@@RetroRalph When I click on a gamecube game they don’t even start. It goes to the loading screen and then immediately back to main screen showing the games.
I had this problem. I found that shutting down the system and unplugging it solved the problem.
Just boot it back up and GameCube games should load up, mostly takes 2 attempts to go in which is weird though.
I have this issue also! But I have not been able to load the GameCube games at all. With the exception being one time Eternal Darkness loaded up briefly but I couldn’t get past the start screen because the controls wouldn’t work even after I followed the instructions to set them. But the main issue is the games won’t run again! It only started a GameCube game one time so far
how do you exit out of game you selected to switch to different game?
Can two people actually play the multiplayer games together? I am really considering this. I want to be able to play it with my kids though.
Can't get MAME to respond to any controls. How do I fix this??
Did you set the controller to android mode like it says in the manual?
@RetroRalph I've tried that I got no change. When exactly do I do this? When I first boot up the system? The other consoles all seem to be working fine. it's just Mame that I'm getting no response from controller, and nothing to prompt when I plug in a mouse..
Do you know if we can run original xbox games? Tutorial? 👀
No if you could it would be on there
Can u save a game in progress?
No mention of sewer shark for the Sega CD?!? Also night trap (although I don't see it on the system) deserves a mention anytime Sega CD is talked about. Maybe I'm just old.
I love both of those as well. It’s tough when a system has this many games. I would love to
Highlight all my favorites but the video would be like over 2 hours long if I did that. Thanks so much for watching!
Missing a bunch of sega cd but I’m not complaining a lot of stuff there
Does it have Psychic Detective for PS1
Can I play it offline and play it on TV?
Also how do you add games?
Can you use on a tv
Bought and returned. I wanted the PS2 karaoke games, but you can't get USB mics to work. You have to map controls - that was a hassle, then the mapping doesn't always stick-also annoying. GameCube you have to load onto a configuration-irritating, of course it had duplicates...just got fed up with all the tinkering and returned it.
guys, what's the best 'safe' emulator console for games like aliens vs predator arcade, un squadron etc? thanks!
can you switch that hdd to sdd?
You can, that’s what I did in the video but that capacity SSD is pretty expensive, so it’s not really worth it IMO.
It has skylanders pre installed does it work without a portal do u know?