Taito Super Pocket Review | The Next Big Thing?

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The Blaze Taito Super Pocket (Hyper Mega Tech) not only sports 18 Taito arcade games, save states, scan lines, variable difficulty, and an included rechargeable battery, but also allows for expansion with already-established Blaze Evercade cartridges! Could this flavor of cart-based handheld be the net to take the market by storm? We run it through its pace to find out in this product review.
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00:00 Recent History
01:01 Blaze Taito Super Pocket
02:18 Package & Unboxing
05:30 Contents
06:00 Hardware Tour
08:38 Power On
11:00 Included Games
16:32 Cartridge Play
19:39 High Score Saving
20:34 Summary

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  • @nathanieleslavik
    @nathanieleslavik4 ай бұрын

    I'm Gen Z, and my dad is a boomer. Our middle ground is Gen X culture. I appreciate these games being preserved for my generation, as these were the games I was introduced to growing up. I also like the easy difficulty, because I'm disabled. This will make for a great late birthday gift for my father, and also for myself. Thanks for the video, I appreciate it.

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    4 ай бұрын

    And thank you for watching.😀

  • @nathanieleslavik

    @nathanieleslavik

    4 ай бұрын

    @@GenXGrownUp No problem, and I'll keep watching!

  • @AbeM.
    @AbeM.7 ай бұрын

    Oh the fact it actually takes cartridges in addition to having actual licensed games built in makes it super tempting!

  • @Thebluedud

    @Thebluedud

    7 ай бұрын

    To serve as the proverbial devil on your shoulder, I've had mine for about 2 weeks and love it so far. Been aware of Evercade for a while, but didn't bite for one reason or another and this seemed a great way to try it out at a reasonable price. I am now a regular on the official Discord and have purchased 5 cartridges with plans for many more as well as an Evercade VS. Mine has worked wonderfully thus far, but I have hears there may be some quality control issues with the Super Pocket line. Luckily, Blaze Entertainment is evidently very responsive and helpful when it comes to customer service, so if you end up with a defective unit, they should take good care of you.

  • @tezmundoalvarezthe1st335

    @tezmundoalvarezthe1st335

    7 ай бұрын

    I got the Capcom one last week I take it with me all the time to play on out side

  • @darthwiizius

    @darthwiizius

    7 ай бұрын

    Bought mine on launch mate, worth every penny. I like it so much I even bought it two carts to keep it company (Gaelco arcade one and the Renovation collection).

  • @richardmullens4707

    @richardmullens4707

    7 ай бұрын

    But it doesn't "change everything" though. I'll add that to my list of Top 100 Clickbait ideas... Changes..... Everything..... That's number 72!

  • @svenwald9199

    @svenwald9199

    6 ай бұрын

    @@richardmullens4707yeah it looks super ugly. Dpad looks shit

  • @Pushateetee83
    @Pushateetee836 ай бұрын

    I’ve been looking for a channel like this - no bs, gimmicks, bias, or added fluff. Your videos are very informative, thorough, and enjoyable to watch. Thank you! Just got a new subscriber

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    6 ай бұрын

    Ah, you made it! Let the BS, gimmicks, bias, and added fluff commence! 😁 Thanks for the subscription and welcome. I hope you find some stuff to enjoy here!

  • @RetroJack
    @RetroJack7 ай бұрын

    Great stuff as always, Jon - thank you!

  • @thumpersquid
    @thumpersquid7 ай бұрын

    I'm a huge fan of Taito vintage games and this is a great way to game on the go. Thanks for the awesome review!

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @simonwilliamson1979
    @simonwilliamson19797 ай бұрын

    Great that you have finally reviewed this product. It blows the competition away.

  • @user-fj5iu3uo1r

    @user-fj5iu3uo1r

    6 ай бұрын

    Фильм

  • @ThexthSurvivor

    @ThexthSurvivor

    Ай бұрын

    The Miyoo Mini plus is better and cheaper and play way more games/systems.

  • @ButterSpider3
    @ButterSpider37 ай бұрын

    That’s a really slick little unit. The screen is beautiful. Although, I too, would need reading glasses to use it. Lol the speakers are powerful, which is a plus. I think the expandability is very cool. Love it!

  • @Monitor1CC
    @Monitor1CC6 ай бұрын

    Great review, I had a feeling you were going to be reviewing this unit. I already have an Evercade XP which is a larger and very high quality portable unit that also allows for TATE vertical mode, so I had initially thought I didn’t need this one as nice as it looked. However, after seeing it in action in your review I’m definitely getting one now as a more compact back up unit that would be convenient during work breaks or before bed. It also helps that Evercade does not currently have the Taito collection in cartridge form so that makes it even more tempting. Plus as you said, being able to expand with existing cartridges on these various Evercade devices is so nice. I have three Evercade carts (Irem arcade collection 1 and Toaplan arcade collections 1&2) which I’d love to try on this. And I gotta say, I love the Evercade cartridges, they look really nice, they add a “premium collectibility” feel to the product line and the glossy clamshell cases they come in look great on a shelf. Also did not realize until seeing your review that it’s only $60. Yeah, definitely getting this. I can also vouch that Blaze has great customer support for their Evercade devices and are quick to listen to feedback.

  • @cryptocoffee13
    @cryptocoffee137 ай бұрын

    I love this unit. I have the VS, the original Handheld, the EXP and this Taito Pocket. I now have 4 out of the 5 Atari Evercade cartridges. I love the modern mix with the retro feel of cartridges and the old school games. Such a great product for the price. Perfect for those that are new to retro gaming and don't want to drop a ton of $$, I love it for traveling and it it easy to take with you anywhere. 4 1/2 Tokens is spot on!!

  • @dreadtheweekend

    @dreadtheweekend

    7 ай бұрын

    Hi, I just wondered whether you were annoyed at all that Blaze didn’t/couldn’t release a Taito collection cartridge for the evercade?

  • @cryptocoffee13

    @cryptocoffee13

    7 ай бұрын

    @@dreadtheweekend no, they've released a lot of cartridges this year and products. Easily, their most productive year. I would think they may have some Taito carts planned maybe for the future. They've done a decent job in giving monthly updates and free games too.

  • @dreadtheweekend

    @dreadtheweekend

    6 ай бұрын

    @@cryptocoffee13 cool. I like that they also provide carts with games that aren’t so well known, that you not ever otherwise play.

  • @JRthepyroguy
    @JRthepyroguy7 ай бұрын

    Now I want to get one !! I have a evercade vs with a couple of catriges. Awesome review.

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching.

  • @EverCanadian
    @EverCanadian7 ай бұрын

    I love this product :) and your channel!

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words! 😀

  • @WMARUoriginal
    @WMARUoriginal7 ай бұрын

    The Super Pocket is the device that finally got me into the Evercade eco system. There are so many good carts!

  • @johnenoch6222
    @johnenoch62227 ай бұрын

    I’ll take this over the new my arcades any day especially with the ability to save scores. The game line up isn’t very strong though. Interested in seeing the games available on cartridges. Thanks for the review and information. Channel is doing great!

  • @darthwiizius

    @darthwiizius

    7 ай бұрын

    Check out Crazyburger, he specialises in Evercade and he's just done a series reviewing all the carts for use on the Super Pocket 5 carts at a time, some games need a bigger screen and 1 just flat out isn't compatible (Cathedral I think). Other than that it's fine, I bought this and a couple of carts to go with it and really like it, I disagree with you on the game line up though.

  • @Brianybug
    @Brianybug7 ай бұрын

    I added this exact unit to my Amazon wishlist a couple days ago, glad to see your take on it!

  • @MockduckPlaysGames
    @MockduckPlaysGames7 ай бұрын

    My son recently told me he has been checking out retro games (proud dad moment) and now that he's just outgrown toys for Christmas I got him this. To me, the Taito game selection is among my favorites, and the ability to add Evercade sold it. Seems like a great portable bit of fun for him, and a better device longer term than a baked in Temu style junk game collection. The more I see about this the more sure I am I made a great choice.

  • @adamchoi8136
    @adamchoi81367 ай бұрын

    The taito version is quite cool. The capcom one might be overplayed with many other devices having the choices. Taito’s candy cab was a great deal too with great control and visuals. Happy there’s a taito handheld. Hope this one puts evercade on the map!

  • @darthwiizius

    @darthwiizius

    7 ай бұрын

    I bought the Taito one mate because it's just so cute and cool, plus how often do Taito sell their games? If you time it right you can get a tonne of old Capcom games from Steam for about 40 Quid in one hit, and there's a lot of 'em including all 12 on the Super Pocket plus the extra 6 on the EXP, shoot a few weeks ago they had them all individually for 64p-84p a pop on single purchases (my preferred way to purchase). That just made the choice a no brainer for me.

  • @juancervantes2893
    @juancervantes28937 ай бұрын

    I'm sure you've been made aware already. There are now arcade ROMS on Evercade cartridges (the purple-colored carts), including Atari arcade collection 1. I personally would have paid the $60 for Cadash alone, a game from my childhood (teenagehood?). Truly one of the best classic game compilation buys I've made in a while. Great review.

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    7 ай бұрын

    I knew they were using them on carts, but I've been far enough removed to not yet made the connection that it's the purple carts. Thaks for the tip.

  • @MrVargatron

    @MrVargatron

    6 ай бұрын

    @@GenXGrownUp The blue computer carts are now also a thing.

  • @jupitermenace9920
    @jupitermenace99207 ай бұрын

    You would have convinced me to buy this, but I already have it. Ps I dig the Evercade EXP as well.

  • @TheDrisk
    @TheDrisk7 ай бұрын

    bought this for my mate for Christmas including the Dizzy collection Evercade and he loves it. It is an awesome device...I can say on Taito all those games are fab ad worth playing. the Evercade library is a lot better these days toaplan, irem, data east, atari arcade and jaleco arcade being my favs. jaleco arcade in particular is a sublime line up of games.

  • @WhatsOnMyShelf
    @WhatsOnMyShelf6 ай бұрын

    The speakers on this tiny device sound great even after being picked up by a camera microphone and then processed again when the video was encoded. I love the Taito edition logo. There's an emerging market for Evercade carts, believe it. Since that's the case, things like this limited edition hardware will surely increase in value (though why would anyone who loved the thing sell?). It could have been even better if the colors matched the Taito arcade logo or had some of their famous protagonists like Pocky, the Kiwi, Bub / Bob, etc. printed on the device.

  • @datassetteuser356
    @datassetteuser3567 ай бұрын

    For that price, this is awesome! Good stuff!

  • @FaxiiChannel
    @FaxiiChannel7 ай бұрын

    Bellissima console portatile il marchio Taito la dice lunga,giochi più famosi di sempre

  • @ArcadeFreak-gw5rp
    @ArcadeFreak-gw5rp6 ай бұрын

    I want one right now.

  • @FunkyStudios
    @FunkyStudios7 ай бұрын

    I don't know why but I was concerned a bit about this just being a generic My Arcade styled handheld until i saw that it was actually a Evercade. This thing has actually out did all my expectations. And the fact that it's much cheaper than the baseline Evercade EXP just makes the deal even better.

  • @MrSRArter
    @MrSRArter6 ай бұрын

    13:45 It's already at my local GameStop, I bought the Taito edition for myself and the Capcom edition as a gift for someone.

  • @jayme69
    @jayme697 ай бұрын

    Great review as always Jon! Keep up the awesome work :-)

  • @Flyingcar100
    @Flyingcar1007 ай бұрын

    I love Bubble Bobble

  • @WhatsOnMyShelf

    @WhatsOnMyShelf

    6 ай бұрын

    I love Bubble Bobble 2oo...Rainbow Islands. Hey where is that game? Parasol Stars?

  • @rafalvarenga
    @rafalvarenga6 ай бұрын

    new zealand adventure is awesome! i used to play it on the arcade when i went on vacation at the beach! pumped many coins into that machine!

  • @SaturmornCarvilli
    @SaturmornCarvilli7 ай бұрын

    That just seems to be a thing with Taito. Their stuff is usually a tad more expensive. I got the Egret II Mini (New Zealand Story is great BTW) and if was definitely a little more pricey. Even considering it's one of the bigger mini-consoles and the rotating screen.

  • @retrojoe85
    @retrojoe856 ай бұрын

    Taito forever! 👾 I'm already an Evercade owner, but this device offers an insane amount of pros for the price so I've bought it several weeks ago. It's little but comfy. The only cartridge that won't work on the Hyper Mega Tech devices is the Cathedral game on the dual Alwa's Awakening/Cathedral cartridge and that's so damn strange, because...yeah, Cathedral is based on Evercade hardware so I can accept that it won't be capable to run on this little handheld, but the Duke Nukem remasters are also based on Evercade's hardware (for what I know about) and they run perfectly on this device! Strange things.

  • @VEGANVANIA
    @VEGANVANIA7 ай бұрын

    Truly, the pinnacle of 21st century technology is playing Bubble Bobble with ONE PLAYER ONLY! ;-) Maybe in the 22nd century we can rediscover the link cable.

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    7 ай бұрын

    Not a game I have particular nostalgia for, so not a problem for me. Perspective is everything.

  • @VEGANVANIA

    @VEGANVANIA

    7 ай бұрын

    @@GenXGrownUp A lot of these games are really made for two players, including the immortal "Growl" a.k.a. Runark -a brutal parody of the animal rights movement that just might _turn you vegan!_

  • @WhatsOnMyShelf

    @WhatsOnMyShelf

    6 ай бұрын

    @@VEGANVANIARight, there are different endings and 2-player gameplay is different, creating different possible strategies. Maybe it's a limit of the hardware (no LAN).

  • @a-bas-le-ciel

    @a-bas-le-ciel

    6 ай бұрын

    Blaze (the company behind Evercade) simply became comfortable with one player only handhelds. There are many possible solutions, but so far they've tried none of them. @@WhatsOnMyShelf

  • @ThexthSurvivor

    @ThexthSurvivor

    Ай бұрын

    Get a Miyoo Mini plus. You can play a bunch of systems and games and have multiplayer. And it costs less.

  • @sirvern7825
    @sirvern78255 ай бұрын

    Can this handheld share save files with the VS console? Is that a glass screen?

  • @mattwrlh1905
    @mattwrlh19056 ай бұрын

    Great review. The problem I have with rechargeable games is that in a few years the battery will die and there may be no easy way to replace it. My old Gameboy can still run off batteries I can buy in any store.

  • @WhatsOnMyShelf

    @WhatsOnMyShelf

    6 ай бұрын

    A lot of these devices use a li-ion battery. Unscrew the back and search the model number or power ratings written on the battery. Form factor is another thing that matters, but usually there are posts on forums and reddits that are easily google-able with the right search terms which will guide you to the exact battery you need and places where you can buy it. Li-ion batteries are easy to find replacements and shouldn't cause any anxiety about replacing them unless you are anxious about using a screwdriver.

  • @Mika73x2
    @Mika73x26 ай бұрын

    I buy limited edition for my 50th birthday. It has both as transparent. It’s very nice. If only they would release something like this with Tapper, Up’n Down, Spy Hunter, Circus Charlie and Pengo. That would be great❤

  • @legendodinson7082
    @legendodinson70827 ай бұрын

    Are these games available on an evercade cart?

  • @bluedunn
    @bluedunn6 ай бұрын

    It would be awesome to see them do a PC Engine/Turbo Graphics handheld unit! I see they have a Capcom one, so maybe.

  • @Carl-G
    @Carl-G7 ай бұрын

    'Bubble Bobble' is still my all time favourite game :P Looks cool this but for me the screen is just to small unfortunately. Cool tho 👍

  • @darthwiizius

    @darthwiizius

    7 ай бұрын

    You sir a man of taste, for when you have been ear wormed by Bubble Bubble there is no escape. Dammit! Now all I can hear is...... BTW Blaze adjusted the ROM so you can get to every ending in 1 player, nice touch.

  • @Axxeman30008
    @Axxeman300086 ай бұрын

    Just ordered both of them.

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    6 ай бұрын

    Can't blame ya!

  • @jameshenderson4089
    @jameshenderson408919 күн бұрын

    I have the original evercade and the VS plus the EXP and the super pocket is my favorite out of the handhelds.

  • @samaeldrakul4191
    @samaeldrakul41917 ай бұрын

    beautiful

  • @OriginalGrasshopper
    @OriginalGrasshopper7 ай бұрын

    I bought the Taito and the Capcom Super Pockets….and I LOVE them! Now I’m quickly amassing a large collection of Evercade cartridges for these bad boys!

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    7 ай бұрын

    How does the Capcom compare. Basically the same unit with a different color & game selection?

  • @OriginalGrasshopper

    @OriginalGrasshopper

    6 ай бұрын

    @@GenXGrownUpYes, exactly. No differences other than that.

  • @Wimmle
    @Wimmle7 ай бұрын

    I didn't know these even existed but I'm going to grab one only because I want the evercade Duke Nukem one and two remaster cart

  • @HMansion999
    @HMansion9997 ай бұрын

    now this is pod racing !

  • @TheRealAmericanMan
    @TheRealAmericanMan7 ай бұрын

    I love the Super Pocket it’s my favorite Evercade so far honestly That said I’m here to advocate for battery powered devices Like AA-AAA batteries I mean. It’s more future proof than some barely replaceable poorly made .02c Chinese rechargeable battery. In 10 years it’s likely my super pocket will be unable to hold a charge at all. But the My Arcade Atari Pocket Pro will probably still be chugging along with 4-aas

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    7 ай бұрын

    Just goes to show you that you can't please everyone. 😉 I have no problem with putting in batteries - they're super cheap to buy in bulk from Amazon!

  • @tsuikagura
    @tsuikagura6 ай бұрын

    I just got mine and I love it but I have problems with the D-pad. Should you be able to push it down in the MIDDLE? (it touches all 4 contacts at the same time, and when trying to change directions or do diagonals it just... doesn't work). Am I doing something wrong? Can you guys just freely push your D-pad down all the way in the middle like that? (nothing sounds broken in it, don't even have to use much force). I will fix it or get it fixed though because I love it.

  • @Sulfur_Soap

    @Sulfur_Soap

    2 ай бұрын

    Its normal for it to do that

  • @VEGANVANIA
    @VEGANVANIA7 ай бұрын

    YASSSSS QUEEEEEEN!!!! Unpopular opinion: the controllers for the Evercade VS are better.

  • @DickDawsonTheShills
    @DickDawsonTheShills7 ай бұрын

    Battery compartment is better as you can bring a couple extra charged batteries. Thickness, sure but maybe use the "blackberry" style flat rechargeables? Cool unit for sure though.

  • @Savitor
    @Savitor6 ай бұрын

    You know what would be cool? If you flipped that blue and white sand art oval thing (I had one back in the day) at the beginning of a video so we could see it change. I know! Editing will make it choppy, but cool I think. 😄👍🎮

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    6 ай бұрын

    I love my Magic Window! kzread.info/dash/bejne/rGah2JaBn5aXaKw.html

  • @Bikeguychicago1
    @Bikeguychicago17 ай бұрын

    It makes sense that the screen on this device is 4:3. Yet the Ever adr appears to be 16:9. I wonder if carts for Evercade that use the 16:9 ratio work on this device and, if so, how they are presented.

  • @Rushlarz2112
    @Rushlarz21127 ай бұрын

    Ive had such problems with evercade handhelds. One i had got so hot charging i was surprised i didnt burn the house down...my collectors edition cant read the new duke cart. Havent tried the 2nd cart due to being so burned by this product. I want to try this.

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    7 ай бұрын

    Oh, my. I wasn't aware. Do you know if these sorts of problems are rampant?

  • @aler0506
    @aler05067 ай бұрын

    Hi Jon, As a heads up the Atari carts from Evercade are discontinued due to licencing so if you or someone fron the community wants them, pick them up while stock lasts.

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    7 ай бұрын

    Great to know. Thanks! I've got my two Lynx carts, and that's what I was really wanting to play in a handheld format.

  • @WhatsOnMyShelf

    @WhatsOnMyShelf

    6 ай бұрын

    I recently found out there's a collectible market for these evercade carts. The River City Ransom Technos Collection cart is surprisingly expensive.

  • @davewaite4839
    @davewaite48397 ай бұрын

    I really don't know whether to buy one or not. There are a ton of handhelds coming on the market now and I love Taito retro but I have a Switch with a far bigger screen plus the Space Invaders Invincible collection as just been up for sale at just £16 down from £60! Also I have Taito legends on the old Sony PSP that has most if not all of these games, so?🤔

  • @temw1960
    @temw19606 ай бұрын

    Operation wolf and Rastan are so nostalgic.

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    6 ай бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @riversarcadereview385
    @riversarcadereview3856 ай бұрын

    I believe it would be worth it for $100-150 for its expandability. Just curious is there a "Managers option" to change difficulties and beginning number of lives.

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    6 ай бұрын

    I didn't see any arcade dip-switch stuff. Maybe that "novice mode" would invoke easier settings.

  • @SylveonTrapito
    @SylveonTrapito6 ай бұрын

    Last night for some reason, I was dreaming myself playing Operation Wolf, and I see here today.

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    6 ай бұрын

    (cue Twilight Zone music...)

  • @CaptainRufus
    @CaptainRufus7 ай бұрын

    And with the recent Duke Nukem packs? Damn. Kinda need it.

  • @lucentv
    @lucentv5 ай бұрын

    I'm tempted to get one of these just so I have a cheaper way to play the Duke Nukem 1 and 2 remastered cart.

  • @urbanknish
    @urbanknish7 ай бұрын

    I really love this thing. Great features and size. There's one issue though: they should have put the screen the middle with the controls at the sides because the controls are very cramped. The shoulder buttons are absolutely impossible to reach. I don't have giant hands (average build) but my hands are still much too large for this thing. It's going to be a backback device. I don't see myself spending a ton of time with this which is a shame.

  • @darthwiizius

    @darthwiizius

    7 ай бұрын

    I'm specifically avoiding games that use the shoulders, I might see if someone makes some button mods to replace the OG ones, if I had a 3D printer I'm fairly sure I could resolve the issue which I find really acute with the left shoulders that badly conflict with the D-pad. Other than that it's a great little thing that's truly jeans pocket friendly.

  • @ITGuyinaction
    @ITGuyinaction7 ай бұрын

    🤔🤔🤔🤔 When i was a child I waited so much for every release of new device, Atari XL/XE, Commodore 64, next 128, Atari ST, Amiga, Sam Coupe and many others... And now...? There so many new devices, thousands of models and releases becomes sth so common, perhaps with few exceptions like Sony Playstation etc. Good that there are at least some companies which makes us excited. I will have to find some cool retro gadgets to enrich a bit my tiny tiny channel and perhaps sth like in ur video might be a good idea?

  • @user-hj2sg8ob3f
    @user-hj2sg8ob3f18 күн бұрын

    Is there a screen brightness adjustment?

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    18 күн бұрын

    No, there isn't.

  • @user-hj2sg8ob3f

    @user-hj2sg8ob3f

    18 күн бұрын

    @@GenXGrownUp Thank you

  • @fredrodnick2881
    @fredrodnick28817 ай бұрын

    Well,yes I bought one cause I only have the original one and don't have a computer to do updates and don't even know anyone willing to do that for me , so I figured this will be compatible with all the games for a while. I'm also on a tight budget and it's a good value, however the screen is a little small for game like final void and the buttons are stiff and it's a little heavy. I want to get a vs. one day but I heard it could need updates, even initially to be able to use it right out of the box. Another thing is that they seem to be years behind on some things, like mostly 25- 38 year or older games and no anoloug stock, which makes me think that they are going to stick with mostly very old games. I know that they have indie games ,but they are to me only 2 carts and several hit or miss titles, but for now I will stick with evercade cause they are trying to get lesser known games I think and their carts are not real expensive for multiple games on most of them.

  • @darthwiizius
    @darthwiizius7 ай бұрын

    I bought the Taito edition for Aesthetics and the fact Taito rarely leave their cave and sell their old games where Capcom's can be had for peanuts 24/7. BTW Football Champ is fun, Growl is fun too. Blaze (Hertfordshire's leading console manufacturer) have also had the Bubble Bobble ROM adjusted so you can reach all endings in one player mode, nice touch as you can't play 2 player..

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    7 ай бұрын

    That's quite interesting about the Bubble Bobble. I know devout fans of the game will smack you if you suggest playing it single-player. 😜

  • @darthwiizius

    @darthwiizius

    7 ай бұрын

    @@GenXGrownUp Sshhh Don't mention 1P to the Bobble heads, I did once but I think I got away it...

  • @WhatsOnMyShelf

    @WhatsOnMyShelf

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@darthwiizius I enjoy BB 1-player since that's all I've got. It's nice they included the option to obtain the good ending. It really doesn't affect me since I'm not buying this device, but I'm curious--how the devs allow the player to have both ending options? How do they implement it?

  • @darthwiizius

    @darthwiizius

    6 ай бұрын

    @@WhatsOnMyShelf I suspect it'll be on a branch or become achievable on a second playthrough, I haven't got to beating it as I had an operation on my left hand a week after I bought the SP so my playtime has been restricted to CIV 6 for 3 weeks.

  • @KesorodaBlk
    @KesorodaBlkАй бұрын

    Volfied **IS** Qix, its only called Qix internationally.

  • @ctbinary42
    @ctbinary427 ай бұрын

    I really like handheld retro consoles. I already have a retro pie gp2 and an Anbernic 353v so this is really not for me but it’s a decent starter option for anyone wanting to get into this hobby. It also has roms that you don’t need to hunt for

  • @dreadtheweekend

    @dreadtheweekend

    7 ай бұрын

    @@brianbabin6333Different target audience. I think this device is more for impulse buyers looking for a pick up and play experience. Not trawling for ROMs and tinkering with emulators and not paying over £100 for the EXP.

  • @christophernuzzi2780
    @christophernuzzi27807 ай бұрын

    Is there a way to put roms on it?

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    7 ай бұрын

    Yep. Just buy cartridges. 😜 Seriously, adding your own, no idea.

  • @jasonviande5053
    @jasonviande50534 ай бұрын

    Sounds stupid but I was super stoked when I saw this thing when I learned about the Evercade (and what they are about), then became disinterested when I saw the price of the one lone cart I was interested in: Pika Interactive 1 (for the SNES Drakkhen). This is aimed at people who care about and want to collect physical media, and I am not the target audience. Oh well.

  • @elixxur
    @elixxurАй бұрын

    It would be a 5 for me if there was a brightness control. Other than that this is awesome.

  • @errollleggo447
    @errollleggo4477 ай бұрын

    Amazing what they can cram into cell phones and tiny consoles right.

  • @DawezyDRK
    @DawezyDRK6 ай бұрын

    We really have been spoiled for retro related releases the last couple months huh? regardless of the platform you look at. The future may be bright yet for the enthusiasts out there. 🙂

  • @DroidLocks6971
    @DroidLocks69717 ай бұрын

    ....Nice Video Sir . This Thing Needs A 4 Inch Screen Atleast . ....I sent my VS console Back . Overhyped , System couldn't detect any wifi networks , the burgertime game controll is abysmal . ....I Can't Justify Paying For A System And Games That I Have On An Emulation Drive For My PC . ....As For Handhelds There's A Ton Of Handhelds That Come With Tons Of Games Including Every Game Available On The Evercade Cartridges Minus A Few System Specific Games Like Full Void And A Few Others .

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks. I admit I also own a more than a few of those all-in-one systems which carry unlicensed game ROMs and I also have all the ROMs on my PC. That doesn't stop me from collecting and reviewing new, legal commercial products that are of interest to the broader majority of consumers who don't know what a ROM is or how to set up an emulator. It takes all kinds to keep the world turning! 🌎😀

  • @smittyt414ify
    @smittyt414ify6 ай бұрын

    It would be perfect for me if it had Bluetooth for wireless earbuds.

  • @adfury
    @adfury7 ай бұрын

    I do like the EXP a little more.

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    7 ай бұрын

    It looks great. If I'm not mistaken, it runs about double the cost and has no built-in games, though, is that right? This seems like a better option for someone only planning on going ankle-deep into the Evercade pond.

  • @danmcdaid

    @danmcdaid

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@GenXGrownUpit has a raft of Capcom games built in. It's a great device!

  • @DarthVader-1701
    @DarthVader-17016 ай бұрын

    Rastan 🗡💪🔥

  • @israelgeron
    @israelgeron6 ай бұрын

    No Phoenix 😢

  • @TBtheking405216
    @TBtheking4052167 ай бұрын

    Kiki KaiKai is the Japanese version of Pocky and Rocky

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    7 ай бұрын

    Not familiar with that one either, but I look forward to learning it.

  • @WhatsOnMyShelf

    @WhatsOnMyShelf

    6 ай бұрын

    Actually Kiki is the preliminary game on which the Pocky series is based. You could say it's a prequel, but I think it's more accurate to describe it as almost a preview for what the series would become. The GBA Pocky & Rocky is based on this original arcade game, if I remember correctly. It's odd that Taito didn't license some of their console games as the Pocky & Rocky games have as they have much charm and hidden secrets as Bubble Bobble and some of their other arcade games.

  • @MurasakiOkamiVtuber
    @MurasakiOkamiVtuberАй бұрын

    3:47 Young mode for Easy Players! 🤣

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    Ай бұрын

    That's important!

  • @Darkuni
    @Darkuni7 ай бұрын

    No Zookeeper? No sale.

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    7 ай бұрын

    Another of my favorites!

  • @jikester
    @jikester7 ай бұрын

    No Qix?

  • @jikester

    @jikester

    6 ай бұрын

    Granted I have a Qix arcade machine so I'm biased :-) but I can't see how they can do a set of Taito games and leave Qix out. Living through that era, I know it was fairly rare but it was still a groundbreaking game.

  • @WhatsOnMyShelf

    @WhatsOnMyShelf

    6 ай бұрын

    Yeah, that is odd. They at least have Volfied / Ultimate Qix (which I prefer). I actually discovered Taito made a Qix game for the DS recently. It's based on digging up dinosaur fossils. I'm not sure about how well the controls would respond though, being a resistive touch screen.

  • @McLovin_2007
    @McLovin_20077 ай бұрын

    I've seen a number of KZreadrs use knives to open boxes carefully. It's funny because it makes you look like a surgeon.

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    7 ай бұрын

    Hahaha! I'm just trying not to ruin anything! 😁

  • @show-me-retro
    @show-me-retro7 ай бұрын

    Screen is too small for me

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    7 ай бұрын

    Can relate. 😉

  • @highscores8593
    @highscores85937 ай бұрын

    Taito made Qix.

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes.

  • @ArcadeFreak-gw5rp
    @ArcadeFreak-gw5rp6 ай бұрын

    It’s not Taitos answer to qix taito makes qix it’s an updated version of qix just an fyi

  • @coryengel
    @coryengel7 ай бұрын

    3:49 young mode for easy players LOL

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    7 ай бұрын

    Hahaha! I caught that in editing and wondered if anyone would notice. You win! 🥇

  • @retroconsole_
    @retroconsole_7 ай бұрын

    2.8" screen is a big turn off. Most portable consoles nowadays are at least 3 " and bigger.

  • @STR82DVD
    @STR82DVD5 күн бұрын

    2.8 inch screen is kinda small young lad.

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    5 күн бұрын

    That's why I wear my readers. 🙃

  • @STR82DVD

    @STR82DVD

    5 күн бұрын

    @@GenXGrownUp I do like the form factor generally. Vertical is my personal choice for handhelds.

  • @thermaldetinatorsonly8857
    @thermaldetinatorsonly88577 ай бұрын

    it's for lefty's? why is the joystick on the left side?

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    7 ай бұрын

    Isn't d-pad on the left pretty standard for heldheld controllers? I'm right handed and it feels perfectly natural to use. • amz.run/7VQ6 • amz.run/7VQ7 • amz.run/7VQ8

  • @FUGP72
    @FUGP727 ай бұрын

    You keep saying 18 games, but really, aside from 2 or 3 like Elevator Action and Bubble Bobble, it is really scraping the bottom of the Taito barrel. Include Phoenix, Qix, Jungle Hunt, Mr. Do! and Zookeeper, and then they can brag about how many games are built in. But it seems they intentionally left out most of the best known Taito games to sell later in cartridges. So it is not only 50% more money, but they then want more later for the games most people will want. But really...someone give me a way to play Front Line with controls that are at least somewhat like the arcade, and I will pay $60 for it alone.

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    7 ай бұрын

    I understand that sentiment. As I mentioned, I evaluated the device based on inclusion of the 6-7 games I know and enjoy. I'd have felt the same way if only those were there, so the extras I'm not familiar with I consider to be a bonus.

  • @ReneNieuwenhuis
    @ReneNieuwenhuis7 ай бұрын

    An I buy and play PacLand on this one? Anyone? That would be perfect!

  • @tyshawnnorwood6281
    @tyshawnnorwood628125 күн бұрын

    My hands were cramping within minutes of playing. Very bad ergos if you dont have child size hands.

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    25 күн бұрын

    You'd likely have cramping with most modern vertical handhelds, then.

  • @tyshawnnorwood6281

    @tyshawnnorwood6281

    25 күн бұрын

    ​@@GenXGrownUpyeah I think you're right.

  • @billcook4768
    @billcook47682 ай бұрын

    I believe you just signed away rights to your body after you die. You probably should have read the EULA before agreeing.

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    2 ай бұрын

    Dang it!

  • @zombos22222
    @zombos222226 ай бұрын

    this 18 build in games have also multiplayer games which only work on evercade vs but will never work because they dont make a cartridge.... so singleplayer only for games which are made for 1-2 players... i want really to like the evercade, the cartridges and manuals are well made but why? why putting 2 players games exklusiv on a singleplayer handheld instead of the evercade vs? and this buttons are looking terrible, i love the original evercade with his own look and buttons and the evercade vs controllers too but this monstrosity is just a rip off gameboy with extrabuttons to milk extra cash from the customers with the 3. handheld... maybe the 4.handheld will be a nintendo switch rip off, so you can dock it on a evercade docking station and connect vs controller.

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    6 ай бұрын

    I see your point, but it doesn't match my experience. None of the 2-player games here require two players, but allow them. Primarily, I consider a handheld device to be a solitary experience so I wouldn't expect to be looking for multiplayer support. It would be nice and I mentioned as much, but it's not enough to make it a "monstrosity rip-off." Thank you for watching and sharing your opinion!

  • @zombos22222

    @zombos22222

    6 ай бұрын

    the steamdeck,nintendo switch/lite both have multiplayer local support and are handhelds too but i understand your point for the handheld itself as classic singleplayer only console, but even retro handhelds trying in the past to add multiplayer, look at "sega nomad" working mega drive cartridges and a 2 player port for playing together. This games build in games should have the ability to be shared on the evercade vs its just a waste for this multiplayerfeature arcade feeling. In the old days beeing in arcade and playing lonely waiting for a friend to put extra coins inside and beat a hard boss together is a great experience and they just take it away and making this games uncomplete its like you going to mcdonalds pay for a burger and the seller just bite into your burger and give it to you after, its not complete.. and this support is robotic and not helpful, feels like they dont care.@@GenXGrownUp

  • @icantaim4sht836
    @icantaim4sht8366 ай бұрын

    Smh...every youtuber wants to act like everything Blaze does is wonderful (I wonder why). Here's some honesty for you: The Super Pocket is the worst console of them all. Nearly unusable shoulder buttons and a dpad that completely sinks down in the middle, causing false directional inputs or just stops your movement completely in shooters and fighting games. Can you play Evercade cartridges on it? Sure. Should you? 80% of the time, NO.

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    6 ай бұрын

    Smh...every youtube commenter over-generalizes and lumps all creators into the same group (I wonder why). Here's some honesty for you: I haven't touched a Blaze product since the Evercade's initial release and I found this one to be perfectly suited for the included games as well as the Lynx games I played. "The worst console of them all?" Not by a long, long shot.

  • @icantaim4sht836

    @icantaim4sht836

    6 ай бұрын

    @GenXGrownUp lol ok bud. Whatever you say. Hey who am I.

  • @GenXGrownUp

    @GenXGrownUp

    6 ай бұрын

    thanks bud.

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