PowKiddy Y6 Console Review: N64/DC/PSP/RetroArch Emulation CHAMP
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Our good friends at @gogamegeek6828 sent us a Chromecast type console (PowKiddy Y6) that runs EmuElec to review. What games can it play and emulate? A lot it turns out! NES, Neogeo, GBA, PS1, N64, PSP, SNES, Genesis, NDS, Dreamcast & More.
Is it a good deal for $50 (yes)? Did Zu and Gary get into a spat while filming? Watch the video to find out!
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📖Chapters
00:00 - Intro/Unboxing
06:19 - 8&16 bit (NES, Sega, SNES, GBA)
09:34 - Dreamcast
10:40 - PSP
11:47 - N64
13:24 - PSX
14:23 - DS
15:08 - Arcade
16:22 - What Did We Learn?
Пікірлер: 108
You did good Zu, you can come out and see the Sun now. 🌞😘 - Stubbs
@zu_perler3011
Жыл бұрын
F yeah! Vacation time! 🎉🎉🎉
@MichaelWoods-is7xf
Жыл бұрын
Does this work on laptops
nice review... thanks guys... I think that for someone after retro games for no fuss it works well... zu and gary, you are the retro handheld dream team... :)
This is must buy... good review Zu and Gary
Cheers Zu, summed that up nicely I thought. I bought a dirty cheap Emuelec loaded TV box for a friend as a present. He's still friendly. Result. The one I got is a bit laggy, not 100% on PSP and Dreamcast (50% at best really) but he's getting the tinkering bug and has developed an unhealthy fascination with PS1 RPGs. Got 'em. Oh, the controllers lasted 6 months, took one apart to see if it could be fixed and ... well, you know that feeling when you're disgusted, horrified and want to laugh all at the same time?
@blackcat09tails55
Жыл бұрын
Do they sell replacements?
I think alot of these emulation handheld devices can learn alot from these sticks 🙏🏽
This is the PK package with the sticker that's been sitting on my desk for two months now. 🤣😅Maybe it's time to open it up? It looks like a pretty solid product for the price!
@retrohandhelds
Жыл бұрын
Robert, you reprehensible slacker. -xoxoxo Gary
@dadou193
8 ай бұрын
Did you finally open it? Did it meet / exceed your expectations? How smooth is it? Thx
Good review....saw ppl complain about the filter...but i honestly tink d filter is a good because who want to see pixels..
Does it allow you to replace broken controllers woth 'same' brand controllers from the company?
I think it's one of those "Powkiddy" products that's only distributed by Powkiddy but actually some other anonymous company's product. They also sell two Android based sticks which they call Y3 and Y5 but they're originally the GT65 and GT68 made by a different company entirely. (and the GT68 is also sold as the Ampown U10 which is the same thing with a remote control bundled in)
@shamstrider7353
9 ай бұрын
So the Y3 and Y5 is good quality or not??
@neofujivideo
9 ай бұрын
@@shamstrider7353 Personally, I have a GT65 (Y3) and it's OK for a cheap Android stick, the built in emulators aren't great but you can easily install Retroarch or something. But a lot of people seem to have trouble with the wifi on them.
Which one will you recommend among Powkiddy Y6 and Game Stick G10 (in terms of being more powerful) ?
@glensmith1979
5 ай бұрын
The Y6 seems to run alot better than the gd10 even though it has half the ram
How much time the batteries run?
is it possible to use a different controller?
This is the best game stick for the price❤
Can you hook up a different controller? There are some decent controllers with usb dongles that look like they might work.
@retrohandhelds
Жыл бұрын
It's always an option, but I wanted to test it as much of an out-of-the-box experience as possible. I figure if you're going to buy it as a gift, you better know what it looks like without any extra fiddling or accessories. -Zu
there is some kind of "code" to digit in order to get a (secret) setting menù?
@JairLiraNP
Жыл бұрын
yes
Such a good thumbnail
@retrohandhelds
Жыл бұрын
NO YOU
@retrotechdad
Жыл бұрын
As beautiful as the man that created it.
@Pridetoons
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
Love to see a game list
@polycube868
5 ай бұрын
Especially the Nintendo 64 games
Hello sir do u think I can buy psp SD card and it work in my super console x cause I want psp games but they all say for albernec or some other game stick
Hi, the HDMI plug on my Y6 broke so I can't plug it to my TV anymore. Can I take the Micro SD card out and plug it to my laptop or computer and play the games there? If so, do I have to configure anything? Thank you!
How can I back out of a game like tetris with no exit option?
Do these things have to charge? I've had mine for about two weeks and tried it on two different TV sets. The power light comes on and the controllers light up. Any help from anyone would be appreciated.
@retrohandhelds
9 ай бұрын
The hdmi stick needs to be plugged in. There's no internal battery iirc.
@drewtodd4471
9 ай бұрын
@@retrohandheldsI may have to return it. I'll call the TV manufacturer tomorrow. My genesis mini also is not being recognized. I think it's partially that I'm stupid, but it basically isn't on the right channel so to speak. Thanks for trying to help
@glensmith1979
5 ай бұрын
Sometimes the usb power from the TV does not give you enough juice you can try pluging it in to a phone charger hope this helps
I have it and resolution is very bad compare to other sticks, how to fix this problem?
@glensmith1979
5 ай бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/noejya-bgZe4e6w.htmlfeature=shared
"3D GAME" indeed 🤣 I just LOVE watching these reviews on these cheap Chinese devices 🤣. This one definitely seems better than the previous stuff though!
@samik_456
8 ай бұрын
this is not a cheap chinese device this is a cheap POWERFUL chinese device
How much time the controller batteries work?
@glensmith1979
5 ай бұрын
You get a decent amount of play
Hello, I tired a cheap amazon n64 usb controller and it doesn’t seem to connect. Is there a n64 style controller that works with y6 ? There is really no controller setup option so does only a ps2 style work?
@glensmith1979
5 ай бұрын
You need a custom firmware then emulelc will pick up most controlers. The chinese locked this guy down.
@jasoncalobrisi6769
5 ай бұрын
@@glensmith1979 is there an easy way to setup custom firmware on it?
is it posible to add new games? or delete games from the microsd? (is writable from windows?) thanks
@retrohandhelds
Жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure you can drop new roms in the corresponding folders as long as the extension is correct, but I'm not 100% on this. These mini-consoles all start to run together after a while. - Zu
@dadou193
8 ай бұрын
@@retrohandheldscan you please verify if you can drop roms on it and it works? Thanks
@glensmith1979
5 ай бұрын
You can but you don't get any preview art just the text of the game.
you can turn off all filters/shaders what very important is- you must edit -conf file in emuelec folder. i can be done under windows but you need linux ext3 ext2 drivers for example from paragon software ... works perfectly. 2 minutes work. .config/emuelec/configs/emuelec.conf. 10 bucks for me :)
Good of war is missing the sky box
Still love my one just play for hawer or 2
Anyone have one of these for awhile? How's it holding up? I don't want to waste money on one of these if it's going to break in 6 months.
@glensmith1979
5 ай бұрын
Had mine for ages had loades of fun but you have to remember it's chinese
maybe its using retroarch fsr shader to upscale
if i buy 2, can i use 4 controllers for 4 player games?
@glensmith1979
5 ай бұрын
No it only supports 2 contorlers out of the box maybe with a usb hub and another cortoler set it might work but you may need to open it up with the below technique kzread.info/dash/bejne/noejya-bgZe4e6w.htmlfeature=shared
@danielkusk4268
5 ай бұрын
@@glensmith1979I can confirm it does not need to be opened up. I bought 2 more controllers and a usb port splitter- worked perfectly supports 4 controllers.
@glensmith1979
5 ай бұрын
@@danielkusk4268 Thanks that's good to know :)
Can it work with other controllers too?
@retrohandhelds
Жыл бұрын
Any ol' usb dongles or direct inputs *should* work but I didn't test with much besides the one it came with and another similar model.
@glensmith1979
5 ай бұрын
Using this method you should be able to get it working with any contolers kzread.info/dash/bejne/noejya-bgZe4e6w.htmlfeature=shared
Plugged it in and I’m staring at a blank screen. What am I missing?
@glensmith1979
11 ай бұрын
Power cable in the USD it need slightly higher than what comes out of older TVs so a phone charger should do
@dadou193
8 ай бұрын
Did you make the Y6 work? Let us know if it's worth a buy. Thanks
My controller light up but dont work? What do i wrong??
@glensmith1979
5 ай бұрын
Did you plus the usb dongle in the end of the stick
@vickydemeyere5006
5 ай бұрын
It works thanks😅
Dreamcast émulateur ???
The moment I set it up, the loading screen pops up then turns off, over and over....
@dadou193
8 ай бұрын
Did you figure it out? Did it work in the end? Thanks
@sircasino614
8 ай бұрын
@dadou193 yeah, I don't remember the issue. I think it was the power source I was using, like a weaker outlet instead of the TV's usb.
@dadou193
8 ай бұрын
@@sircasino614 so it was resolved or not resolved? It ended up working?
@sircasino614
8 ай бұрын
@@dadou193yes that resolved it
Can the Y6 run Sega CD games?
@glensmith1979
5 ай бұрын
Yes after you remove the custom setting kzread.info/dash/bejne/noejya-bgZe4e6w.htmlfeature=shared
@jonathonearl482
5 ай бұрын
@@glensmith1979 Thanks!
Psp?
That "weird smell" that's "not bad" - is the product of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) from cheap plastics... hugely carcinogenic - I have to air any crap like that outside as it makes me nauseous.
@retrohandhelds
Жыл бұрын
"Mmmm... VOCs." - Zu
@dadou193
8 ай бұрын
Did the smell of the plastic go away? Worth a buy or not? Thanks
@AJDOLDCHANNELARCHIVE
8 ай бұрын
@@dadou193 I wouldn't know, I don't own one - I was just speaking about everything that is made with those cheap plastics that emit toxic vapour. Usually leaving it outside for a day will help get rid of most of it.
Imagine it has tekken 6 😂wow I buy this one
Iam old just want to play a game.
Not all the games works ...and some games have a delay when pressing Jump or kick...im impress but needs a little more work
@dadou193
8 ай бұрын
What games and systems are your favorite on the Y6? Do you have a good experience with ps1 and psp? Thanks
@glensmith1979
5 ай бұрын
If its behind your TV the interference can cause delay on your controlers
can I do Tetris?
@retrohandhelds
5 ай бұрын
Yes
@gutemalife
5 ай бұрын
thanks bro. @@retrohandhelds
its the best game stick
Where's that Seezdier D-007!? 😁
@retrohandhelds
Жыл бұрын
Might be getting that tomorrow, but we'll be doing a Loki Livestream, so maybe this weekend ❤️
one of first review witn english Not engrish language
@sergt3853
Жыл бұрын
and great console for price
I say POW ….
@zu_perler3011
Жыл бұрын
KIDDY! 🎉🎉🎉
android = linux
Can cheat bro?
I will never purchase a handheld that is designed to look like a Nintendo device. I am a Sega fan, for me, I’ll buy a retro handheld when someone does a damn good job at Sega style for one or multiple handhelds. Until then, I’ll stick to emulators and Sega’s mini Genesis.
@shamstrider7353
9 ай бұрын
Which emulators you use now? Is it game stick like in this video?
@valentine_puppy
9 ай бұрын
@@shamstrider7353 I use windows emulators, Kega fusion and Redream and because of how old my pc is, I use SSF for Saturn emulation.
@ancientruth5298
6 ай бұрын
😂and wait for it after 50 years 😂
I have a Odroid N2+ at home so stuff like this is useless to me.
Is resident evil 2 on it ?
I have passed on my sickness 😅😅.