Turn your TV into an EMULATION SYSTEM! (PowKiddy Y6 Game Stick Review)
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This right here is the POW KIDDY game stick and wireless controller combo. It’s a tiny little thing, it’s just like an HDMI dongle really, but you can shove this in the HDMI hole on ANY TV and fire it up and BOOM, you’ll be playing all your old favorite retro games in like 1 minute. It’s just about the simplest plug and play emulation device that’s ever existed. And you want to know if it's any good do ya? DO YA? Well, alright, calm down, I'll tell you. Watch the video.
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I have to admit. This is an awesome gift for someone who wants to relive 80s and 90s retro gaming. Thanks 4 the review❤
Switching back to a PC after 10 years and I decided to do some emulation again. I found your channel and man so much has changed. Definitely going to pick this up from my younger siblings. Great video with great detailed explanations. I feel like this game stick would be perfect to throw in a bag and take with you when you’re traveling and just plugging to hotel TVs and stuff. Definitely going to subscribe.
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Welcome! Yeah I'm with ya. This is a great no-fuss device, small enough to bring with you and cheap enough that you don't care if it doesn't work flawlessly. I'm planning on bringing this and giving it to my buddy at his cottage.
You have become my fav when it comes to tech and Retro stuff. I have subscribed to many others but I'm beginning to think I only need yours. The only way is up for you man.
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for saying so!
Here recently i have become interested in emulation.I discovered your channel about 3-4 days ago and have watched a good handful of videos. Really have enjoyed watching and listening to you. Great little sprinkle of humor mixed in with very easy to understand information on the products you cover. This might be something i try out as i'm brand new to emulation. This one might be the good starting point. Yeah i'm with you on the aspect ratio and not being able to change that. But i can adjust my tv to fit that ratio like you showed with how you did that. Might be ordering this tomorrow.
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Glad you're enjoying the vids! I agree, this is a good starting point. It's cheap enough that you can buy this and play around with it and enjoy it fully, but if you stick with the hobby and want more at least you didn't spend $200 on something you'll be upgrading, right?
Don't know if anyone will still be reading comments on this particular video, but just want to give a quick update. I tried to use a windows 7 laptop to change/add/remove roms on this device, but couldn't read or open the hidden partition on the supplied SD Card despite following the advice from you good people. I recently bought a cheap Chromebook, and found that this gave me instant access to all the details on the SD card supplied with the Y6. Subsequently I've been able to tailor the roms that this device can play, including removing games that I aren't interested in, and also adding other roms. Despite all my tinkering, the Y6 continues to work and plays the roms that I've added! Really nice to see PSP games running on my TV, and on such a cheap device - great shout Mr. Dweeb!!
@TechDweeb
10 ай бұрын
Well done! Hope this comment helps some people out 🤓
@anamomonouse
10 ай бұрын
Sorry for the noob question but if I wanted to back up the card on a more expensive/reliable card, can I just copy the files to my pc then drag them onto a new card? For some reason I keep seeing stuff about using a specialist program to make an "image" etc...
@robertsutton6459
9 ай бұрын
Just a quick DISCLAIMER first - I'm a noob, and a pensioner too, which factors in it's own problems, lol, so none of this response is based on any sort of technical knowledge, just my own experience with this device! As you can see from my previous posts, I've only been to fully access the SD card supplied with the gamestick on my chromebook, so haven't been able to do anything with it on my Windows 7 laptop. I downloaded all the files on the gamestick onto my chromebook, then transferred them onto a SanDisk SD card, but it wouldn't work on the gamestick. I'm only guessing here, but I think that maybe when you switch on the gamestick, the emulator gets a boot instruction to look for specific files that are on the hidden partition, which i presume has a drive no. (?). As there wasn't a hidden partition on the card that I "made", then that's perhaps why it wouldn't work? I think that the idea of making an "image" of the original SD card may work as, in theory, it'll be a direct copy? I haven't had chance to do this yet as I need to do a bit of research into how to make an image. If you try, and it works, please let us know here. Good luck.@@anamomonouse
@nunyabusiness896
Ай бұрын
@@anamomonouse The whole "the included SD card is unreliable" schtick needs to die off already. Most people brick their SD card by powering it off during a write or some other end-user behavior. It's possible these SD cards are an old stock of a slower speed, but there's only a handful of facilities in the world that can make an SD card and I assure you they aren't going to deliberately make "bad" ones.
I like it every time you say POW KIDDY the cat comes out 😸
@leethomas7659
Жыл бұрын
I’m dead 💀
@brave7033
Жыл бұрын
Maaaan I just looove it 🤩🤩 🐱🐱🐱❤😊
youre a godsend for showing all the game titles on screen. im always looking to add new games to my library
I love that this console is super basic and you can’t change a lot of the settings. I have been looking for something like this for my niece and nephew. It’s perfect. I don’t want them to mess things up in retro arch and get lost in some retro arch menus. Love your videos.
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy! I agree, it's great because you can't mess it up!
@meleymel
Жыл бұрын
@@TechDweeb hey great episode
@Krystalmyth
Жыл бұрын
It's a good start. If they're like me they'll get the urge to tinker and figure it out themselves. c: They'll have all the roms already.
Excellent review, TechDweeb literately answered all of my questions. Im surprised on how well the PSP games ran.
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Glad I could be of service!
Literally spent days adding emulation to a Firestick 4k and then I see this. Can't wait to watch on and see whether it's any good! Keep up the great work Dweeb!
@BandoidView
Жыл бұрын
The Firestick is real PITA for doing emulation (I have the 4k Max) and , in the end, I decided it was absolutely not worth the headache, which is disappointing because it would have been a really nice bonus. Amazon just really doesn't seem to want you messing around that way because of the security on that thing. This game stick would be nice if you have the extra HDMI port and you don't care about the aspect ratio issue.
@jobearesto9746
Жыл бұрын
your better off using the firestick.
@littergamer
Жыл бұрын
Is firestick good can run psp gta i see firestick everywhere i like tips about it
@jobearesto9746
Жыл бұрын
@@littergamer I used a standard 2017 and psp I did use frame skip. N64 seemed ok. Dream cast was ok and PS1 is fine. I have seen reviews and the 4k version can run fine on native speeds.
@seanbennett6512
Жыл бұрын
What do you all use on your firestick I need a lil help
This is rad! Thank you🙃 I'm not a powkiddy fella but I may absolutely grab one of these up!
I was just thinking the other day it would be cool if you reviewed one of these. I was looking at the cheaper ones that come with snes or genesis clone controllers but I imagine everything that matters to me was covered in this video thanks!
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Lots of them are pretty crappy. I bought this one because since it has the s905x2 chip I thought it would be better than the super low end ones.
I bought a Y6 thanks to you, and it might be the best 50 I've ever spent lol. Its right up my alley as plug and play
I love your charm TechDweeb! Content is a very nice, I like!
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy
Man. Technology has come a long ways in 20-30 years. Remember when we used to have to plug giant cartidges into a clunky box that would blink red half the time, along with multiple cords and a 50 pound converter box? Watching this makes me wonder if they could design a similar device, with an option to plug in an SD card or thumb drive with other interfaces and multiple preinstalled games.
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Haha I know right!
Great review! Just bought 4👌
when's part 2 of the pc building guide going live? :D I just got parts for a new build for my wife and I'd like to see your take on building the system, an actual guide as you did there. That video helped me a lot choosing the parts for the next build, I didn't do it in quite some time and it was a great refresher :) Nice emu stick video btw :D
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
It's on the way! That'll probably be the next video, or the one after that. Stay tuned buddy :)
I hate and love that I have bought multiple systems bc of you (Retroid Pocket 2+ and Powkiddy v90) This will be a perfect one to gift to my buddy who literally doesn't care to touch anything and just play right away so thank you good sir. I feel like I need to join this discord with all my weird Nvidia tablet and Nvidia clam shell systems that were sadly before their time.
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
The V90 is a solid system, I'm glad I talked you into that one! :P Yeah I think this device is a great gift device, for people who don't want to fuss around with any settings and just want something that works without anything to mess up.
@grante3679
Жыл бұрын
@@TechDweeb I think you're right. I've been watching for about a year now ever since I moved to New York from the south, so I just went back introvert to games. Keep up the great content man!
Got one, and I love it, thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Looks like a great gift for my older uncles who haven't gamed since the og Xbox era
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Yeah it's a great gift because it's so easy, nothing to screw up!~
Great review 👏
Mine came in yesterday. Pros: Great for a traveling game system. Lots of cool games and a nice library overall. Plenty to keep you busy. Cons: Some games are harder to work with the controllers (Star Wars arcade and Star Trek) and it starts to warm up. But this is great for what it is. I'll make sure to bring a USB fan with me when I travel to keep it cool. Overall it will do what I want it to: entertain me. Thank you TechDweeb!
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@dadou193
8 ай бұрын
Hey Jay, is your opinion still the same 5 months later? Is it worth the price? Is heating of the stick a big issue or just minor issue? Does it have a heavy plastic smell? Let us know your updated review on this. Thanks
The left right kitty combo is 🔥
I'm looking for a loaded and ready box to plug straight into my tv. I was hoping to get a decent one that has gamecube and ps2 games ready and working too. Any ideas are welcome
Love the videos Dweeb! my favorite retro nerd
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy
Last question: did you test multiplayer with the two controllers? Just to be sure it works nicely when you play multiplayer. Multiplayer would be pretty cool for fighting games, sports game, and racing game. Thanks again
@TechDweeb
8 ай бұрын
Yup! Worked!
If pow kitty doesn’t buy your pow kitty gif for their new mascot I don’t know what their marketing team is doing
Thanks for a very informative video techdweeb I’ve been researching these game sticks and this seems like the clear winner I bought one today
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Nice. Enjoy!
@anamomonouse
10 ай бұрын
How's it holding up? Still the best available for ease of use?
I personally really like having full control over my retro game collection, even though it can be a massive pain in the ass at times. But I also know that most people have no absolutely desire to mess around with emulators, cores, front-ends, controller mapping, scraping for box art or any of that stuff, so I can see this being a good option for them.
@42calking53
Жыл бұрын
It's not that I don't like emulation and would love the easier accessibility of having a bunch of my retro games right on my TV but 1 I don't know anything about it and 2 my old roommate stole my computer so couldn't even watch a KZread video and figure it out so thus I'm sticking with basement full of retro hardware that takes up tons of space 😂
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I agree. This is so damn easy that anyone, even non techy people, can enjoy it and not worry about messing it up.
@42calking53
Жыл бұрын
@TechDweeb well im going to have to do some research thanks
@notyetskeletal4809
Жыл бұрын
I've spent hours trying to work shit out and left frustrated not wanting to try. I've had it easy before but not lately. I want to customise things with only the games I want and space for more.
Well, if for some reason they HAD to have a filter and there was no way they could allow the user to toggle it, I think they made the right choice. Those original pixels were always smoothed by a CRT at the time. Still no clue why they couldn't allow you to toggle it off though, that's odd.
Love your video's Mr Dweeb!!! Makes me laugh out loud every time I see that Pow Kitty animation......🤣🤣🤣🤣
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Haha yeah I love that! I keep thinking I should review more Pow Kitty products just so I can whip that out more often :P
@Curryking32000
Жыл бұрын
@@TechDweeb do you sell Merchandise? I would love a Pow Kitty t-shirt.
Excellent review. I just ordered it. ty o7
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Nice. Enjoy!
This thing slaps. Just got mine today. I’m going to gift these to everybody. Playing couch coop games are a blast… so easy to jump in and out of games with a player 2. You rule tech dweeb
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Nice! These would be awesome gifts for sure. Thanks buddy!
@claytonwilliams2689
Жыл бұрын
I wonder if I'm 1st in line bro
U awesome bro I'm gettin one of this thank u for all the hard u put in your I luv your Contact
TechDweeb, love your content. Anyways, I have a question. In PS1 emulation, does the 2nd thumbstick have its own input, or does it just mimmick the face buttons? Im thinking of buying one of these, and this is one of the dealbreakers for me.
That thing is surprisingly capable for the price. Like really surprising.
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Yeah it caught me off guard.
Just to clarify can you actually 1) save games? (Have you turned it off and back on to see that saved games are actually still there, and have you tried with a few different games to make sure)? 2) are the Roms organized without duplicates or broken roms or unplayable roms? 3) is it possible to add Roms? 4)can you hide the stick behind the tv to play or does it need to be exposed in front of the controllers for connectivity (sorry if it's a stupid question) 5) how are the controllers powered, and how long do their batteries last? Thanks so much, love your videos
@dadou193
8 ай бұрын
I guess you missed this question, please let me know thankksss @techtweeb
I just ordered one! The one question I have is about lag, some reviews said there was poor input latency. I know there are a lot of variables to consider such as line of sight, distance, etc... and that makes me think user error is possible. Could you give your opinion from your experience with the Y6 on its input response time?
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
I didn't notice any lag or latency. My test is to play a shmup, if those feel perfect to me then I'm happy. And they did, here, when the device was plugged directly into the TV (I did notice some latency with my display capture, but that's pretty normal).
I love your videos and your reviews are always so well detailed. And the device should be named Pow Kitty. 🐱 😂 I totally Subscribed.👍💯 Keep up the good work. 😎
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying so :)
I would be curious what the "best" low cost plug and play option is, that has more options and solid PSP performance...
@petesilvers5053
Жыл бұрын
Y6
Beware that this thing freezes A LOT. I ordered one the day it appeared, and in PSP games always freezes after some minutes :(
Looks awesome
Did you try any 2 player games with both controllers in use like fighting games?
Cool review just found you so I have subscribed 🤓
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Welcome!
Thank you for this great review.❤ Could you please tell me how do you connect the controllers with the stick? I just have a red, green blinking light or quick blinking light. Then they turn off with no connection.
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
You've plugged in the USB dongle for the controllers, right? Other than that I'm not sure what to suggest, they should 'just work'. If you've made sure to plug in the dongle and they're still not connecting maybe there's something wrong with the dongle?
@CjCredion
Жыл бұрын
@@TechDweeb I am stupid. Thank you Dweeb. And thank you again for representing this cool stick.
I probably going to get this because WHY NOT! I can bring it on a trip. Even if there's no internet. I appreciate how it's just setup. Regardless of not being to adjust settings. Oh well it's a great deal.
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I think it's great for that sort of usage. Just grab it and go, easy emulation with no fuss.
The 2600 set is only a few megs compressed and the core would be small so I don't think it was a space issue.
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
As a test I added on atari 2600, it worked fine!
The v90 has a screen that always tears in emulation. That's why I'm excited miyoo is making a clamshell in the sp form factor.
@jobearesto9746
Жыл бұрын
My v90 used to on stock. I have the 1.2v one so not the original one. Updated the firmware to a custom one and tearing seems very minimal for anything below the PlayStation now. My son uses it to play pokemon and Zelda games for what it is worth.
That's very impressive and I'd seriously consider it but that aspect ratio issue would really get on my nerves over time, especially with the lack of other features like multiple save states. I do like it a lot though and if they tweak it just a tiny bit more, I might get one down the road. I definitely like it when they keep these things simple but I"d want to connect my own controller and change the aspect ratio as appropriate at the very least.
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
I'm with ya. If my TV/Monitor didn't have the aspect ratio option then I wouldn't even bother. But for me, since I have that, it actually was totally fine.
@MilesBeatsLive
Жыл бұрын
@@TechDweeb so God dweeb the holiest .. I think its coming down to how we are so spoiled with getting used to save states on all of our handhelds
just curious, what it be better to use a AC adapter to power it, as opposed to the USB port on a TV, it's possible this game stick, could draw more current than the USB port provides , and exceed 0.5 amps. just don't wanna roach it, if I get one lol
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Yeah possibly. Really any usb port on a TV should have overcurrent protection. I used this plugged into my TV, into a monitor, and into a game capture (while plugged into my PC for power), and didn't have an issue with any of these.
No tinkering, it just works? That's enough to sell me at this price. I dont mind a slightly stretched image if i can't find the aspect ratio button on my tv.
I see two controllers - is there couch co-op/vs multiplayer? And any idea if the 128GB version has music in PS1 games?
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Yes, you can definitely do couch multiplayer. I'm not sure if the 128gb version has music tbh. You can add your own roms though, so if a game you wanted didn't have music you could clear some space on the device and add your own version of that game.
Hey Dweeb! Love the content, QUICK QUESTION! Can you swap out the controllers it comes with? Is it possible to use a Xbox controller if you have the dongle for the controller?
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Heya! Thanks! I don't think so. I tried 2 other controllers and none of them worked. As far as I can tell it only works with the controllers it comes with :/
@MidnightFireHuntress
Жыл бұрын
@@TechDweeb Thank you for the reply!
hi, amazing review mate, but you didnt mention if we are able to save game plays and come back to them and continue where we left.
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Yes you can, but there's only one save state per game.
Just watched the videos about making your own Emulation Drive. Is it possible to make your own Emulation Stick out of a Fire Stick or Chromecast? I want a small library of favorites, mostly N64 and older
@TechDweeb
7 ай бұрын
It definitely is! You can install your own emulators, your own frontend (like Dig or Daijisho), and copy over all your games. I haven't tried that personally but it should work fine in theory.
you deserve 100k at minima, I know it's going to happen very soon!
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
I hope you're right 🤞
@TracknJoy
Жыл бұрын
@@TechDweeb Yes I'm! Unless the earth disappears under Godzilla's laser beam...should be ok! ;)
Good review. Subbed.
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Welcome!
3:08 A-hole. Giggle giggle giggle
Someone named Gizmodo mentioned in a review that you can swap out the 2.4 GHz receiver that came with it and you can use a bluetooth receiver instead to connect to other wireless controllers
Hello, thanks for the video. One of my gamepads just stop working. Do you know any other compatible gamepad with Y6?
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Not that I have found, but if you contact the seller they should be able to offer you a replacement.
receive mine today after watching your review. love and hate it so far. Do you think that we can install a bacotera or a full emuelec since its a Amlogic Aigame 905X2? Would love to get more "options" like aspect ratio or filtering.
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure tbh. I tried using an SD card from a different S905x2 device but it didn't work. Not sure if they're using a custom version of the chip or what. Would be worth a try though, to install an S905X2 fresh install of Emuelec on an SD card, see if that works.
@qotsafan7638
Жыл бұрын
Still waiting on mine. Did you get the 128 gb? Does it seem like there's more games if you did?
Just a quick question just looking for resident evil or some silent hill or some of the medal of honours are they on the stick? Just curious.
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
I just checked for ya. None of those on on here. But you can add your own games pretty easily, so if you have this you can download whatever games are missing and just copy them over to the sd card.
Hey Dweeb....i was reading reviews. Did you ever lose co troller connectivity? How about input lag? Thanks
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
No and no. Controllers worked fine, and zero lag as far as I could tell.
Are all the games sample games or are they all full story mode games? P.S love your work. Respect
@TechDweeb
11 ай бұрын
Full games my dude! I was actually quite impressed at the rom set.
Would it work with usb arcade controllers? If so this would be the best route for a homemade arcade machine
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
I couldn't get any other controllers to work other than the ones that came with it.
I wanna know if the voice he talks in is his real voice or his character voice for his youtube cause i feel like talking like that for a whole video would take awhile but if not then very good way to use your voice 👍
Is anyone aware of the availability of different controllers that will work with this? The ones that are packed aren't very good.
Thanks for the great review. I bought one and would like to delete non-working or Japanese language roms and replace them with english roms, however when I plug the sd card into my pc, the only vivsible files are Emulec ones (no folders with roms in them). Have you managed to put any of your own roms into this thing?
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
There is a separate partition called "ROM'. If that's not showing up on your pc you'll need to assign a drive letter to that partition: Step 1. Right-click This PC and choose Manage - Disk Management. Step 2. Find your USB drive in the list. Right-click the FAT32 volume on your SD card drive and select Change Drive Letter and Paths. Step 3. In the window that opens, click Change. Step 4. Assign a new drive letter to your USB drive and click OK.
@robertsutton6459
Жыл бұрын
@TechDweeb Hiya mate, thanks for replying with the walk through, I'm in my late 60s & can find this stuff challenging 😆. Followed it on my Windows 7 PC but still not showing the separate partition called "ROM", just still shows the emulec files. Guess they don't want their customers messing with it!
@snakerville
Жыл бұрын
@@TechDweeb Legendry answer. Surprised that no-one has liked this comment. Not many KZread creators would answer a semi-technical question like this. Nice one TechDweeb.
Does it have all the Zelda and Pokemon games?(the old ones)
Do they still come pre-loaded? and where is the best place to get it from? i'm seeing lots of issues in the comments
Looks good. But does golden eye run on it from n64?
cool review! does it get hot? would something like this be able to last a long time? like tons of hours on both device and controllers,
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
It does NOT get hot! A little warm, but not hot. I don't understand why tbh.
@tony--james
Жыл бұрын
@@TechDweeb someone on a review wrote this," Has delay in the controls makes the game difficult since the controls are not precise" how are they actually? they seemed to work in your video.. any complaints?
Hey Dweeb, would you happen to know if the mayflash f300 joystick would work with this device? Thank you! Would like to try to use this in a multicade I have been working on
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
I can't say for sure, but I THINK so. You do have the ability to set the controls, and this thing runs emuelec which normally allows for 3rd party joysticks, so I feel like that should work, but I can't say for sure.
@mobilemutant1363
Жыл бұрын
@@TechDweeb thank you so much, really appreciate all that you do, keep the vids coming my guy! Cheers 👊🏻👽
Can you change the aspect ratio on your tv to help the look of the screen stretching?
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Yup. That's what I did in the gameplay that I captured.
The controllers are rechargeable or they use batteries? Also, can I use a wired usb controller or other type of bluetooth controller with it? Besides save state. Other ways to save game?
@TechDweeb
3 ай бұрын
Batteries. I'm not sure about other wired controllers or BT controllers (I don't have this with me right now to test for you), but usually you CAN use other controllers. You can save in-game or use save states.
@TheAngelThatCry
3 ай бұрын
@@TechDweeb ok. Thank you
Should I worry if it heats up quickly because mine seems to.
Can we fast forward on this though? I can imagine Pokémon games would be pretty hard to play through without the fast forward option.
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Nope :.(
Does anyone know if this saves games using in game saves not the save states?
Can games be added to the stick?
Hi guys, I was uploading some games in the micro sd, and I do not know what happened, but the N64 emulator is not appearing in the system. When I turn it on, all the consoles appear except the n64. Any idea what it could be, please? In the sd memory, it appears the n64 folder with the games. Thank you in advance
I wonder if the upgrade to the 128 gigabyte version not only adds more games, but implements the music they had to cut out?
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
I would think so. Even if not, you can add your own roms, so if your favorite game isn't on here, or it doesn't have music, you can swap the rom.
@gundamxzero3
Жыл бұрын
i would like to know the list of games that dont have music. I know some ps1 games wont play the music if they are a zip file. they might have just used the zips to save space but if you unzip them they will play the music.
Mine doesnt load the game List , any idea how to fix it ?
Hi what could I do to the sticks heat
I get mine in next Tuesday can't wait to play the heck out of it i just hope it has Need for speed underground and some of the Ssx games on it for Ppsspp. Can't wait to have a late night game session.
@anamomonouse
10 ай бұрын
Did it live up to expectations?
I wonder how much of this great performance was due to the television model that was used?
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
I don't think that affects performance at all. I've used this on the TV, my monitor, and also my game capture device (where I recorded the footage) and the performance is the same.
Can anyone else vouch for the quality of this device? The comments/reviews on ali express don't seem too great.
What's the wireless dongle? BT? 2.4ghz? Have you tried any other controllers / wireless dongles?
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
2.4ghz. No I haven't tried any others but I think they would work fine since Emuelec supports other controllers and we do have the ability to rebind the controls.
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!
@TechDweeb
5 ай бұрын
Yes you can use the game files on the SD card on your computer, but you will need to install the emulators on your computer. Check out my "Perfect emulation drive" video for a tutorial on how to install Retrobat, which makes the process easy.
@reneomarcosme219
5 ай бұрын
@@TechDweeb omg thank you so much for that info 😁! I thought I lost my money and had to buy another one! I was told "no" by another user. I'll watch your vid now!
Too much lag between when i press the button to when the gamestick responds , making games like battletoads (where you have to be specific with your timing) impossible to play???
@glensmith1979
5 ай бұрын
When you put a custom firmware you can reduce lag with the emuelec system setting you can also try a hdmi extension cable so the stick is in line of sight also selecting game mode on your picture setting on you tv
I know most of them come with controllers, but can any of the devices connect with other controllers? I’m trying to have a classic game night with my brothers and I would like to use the snes, genesis and n64 controllers I purchased from Nintendo.
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Usually yes. I can't say for sure on this device but I imagine you'd be fine to use 3rd party controllers since it's based on emuelec 4+.
@gamefann
Жыл бұрын
Thanks…. Ordered. Can’t wait!! Love my handheld, but I can’t wait to sit around the tv waiting for turns like we used to do when we were younger even if it’s for one night.
@lewisgeer1994
Жыл бұрын
@@gamefann Did it work with the controllers you mentioned?
which resolutions? can i use this with a crt tv? using an av adapter…
@TechDweeb
5 ай бұрын
Yes you can use it with a CRT TV with an AV adapter. I was doing it earlier myself!
Did u use the Amazon version? I want the one u have, especially if the Ali express version has diff roms. Please reply!!
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
I used the aliexpress version
@DivineOassis
Жыл бұрын
@@TechDweeb thank u so much! I was thinking it was the Amazon version since the box didn’t say powkiddy on it.
Just to let everyone know version 2.0 of the firmware is out now and what a improvement you still don't have full control but you can change screen ratio and controls there is also so nice music in the background. And also mutpital save states.
@TechDweeb
11 ай бұрын
I'll check it out!
@glensmith1979
11 ай бұрын
@@TechDweeb Powkiddy official storeY6 upgrade below version 2.0 System upgrade 1. Simulator picture letters changed to exclusive logo. 2.ui interface add music 3.psp emulator improve performance by 10%. 4. Switch handle customization 5. According to the emulator can switch the screen ratio 6. Pause menu to restart the game 7. Increase the number of files in the archive (999 files). 8. Multi-language to add Indonesian 9. Arcade emulator classification 7 emulators 10. Emulator to increase the number of games displayed 128G game upgrade 1.PSP Live Soccer 2023 English version 2.N64 game original 144 models upgraded to 203 models 3.PS game original 53 upgraded to 851 4.Total game original 10287 upgraded to 11070 64G game upgrade 1.PSP Real Soccer 2023 English version. 2.N64 game original 144 models upgraded to 203 models. 3.PS game original 53 models upgraded to 300 models. 4.Total number of games upgraded from 10128 to 10370. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
@anamomonouse
9 ай бұрын
Does it improve performance or just allow more customization?
@glensmith1979
9 ай бұрын
@@anamomonouse only screen ratio and controls not much extra speach there was a unlocked version dropped a few days ago
@glensmith1979
9 ай бұрын
@@anamomonouse kzread.info/dash/bejne/gWyLxaOxgd3OpdY.htmlfeature=shared
Mine arrived with the Bluetooth dongle missing 😢 Did anyone try if it works with another game controller?
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Yikes. Contact the company, they should be able to send you a replacement. I haven't been able to get this one to work with any other controllers, unfortunately.
PS1 games without music is a meh for me. Do you know if the larger drive version has them intact? I wonder if you source the PS1 games yourself for the full versions if it will run them. You didn't mention if you can add your own roms and isos.
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Not sure if the larger version has the roms with sound, however you CAN add your own roms.
@Krystalmyth
Жыл бұрын
@@TechDweeb Sexy, tyvm. For the ones undoubtedly missing music (like Ridge Racer and Wipeout I bet) I just clear the games I don't need for the full ones. That works out. PS1 games aren't hard to find hehe. I see a lot of final fantasy games are missing too. Easy fix tho! ^^
the POW KITTY toy branch. ah yes, the POW KITTY game stick. funi.
I'm very satisfied with this stick gameplay when i see your review but i need some save game when playing.. can this stick saves game when playing?? thats all i need here
@TechDweeb
9 ай бұрын
Yes. It'll save the games via cartridge saves, and you can also use save states.
@shamstrider7353
9 ай бұрын
@@TechDweeb via catridge?? Does the consumer provide the stick with a catridge?
@TechDweeb
9 ай бұрын
No no. I mean that the game will save normally (like, if you use the in-game save option), as if you were running the game off the original cartridge on original hardware. You don't need anything, your games will save fine :)
@shamstrider7353
9 ай бұрын
@@TechDweeb ok boss.. thanks..👍
What about Cruisin' USA for N64? Does it run fine?
@TechDweeb
Жыл бұрын
Actually that game wasn't on here. Crusin' world was on it, and that ran nearly perfectly with only a few stutters but it was very playable. I didn't show it in the vid because I lost some of my footage.
Any ZX Spectrum games?
Sorry for the noob question but if I wanted to back up the card on a more expensive/reliable card, can I just copy the files to my pc then drag them onto a new card? For some reason I keep seeing stuff about using a specialist program to make an "image" etc...
@TechDweeb
9 ай бұрын
Yeah you'll need to make an image of the card (just copying the data won't work because there are linux partitions on the card). You can use a program called Win32DiskImager to backup the image, and then you can use the same program to flash the image to a new card. Make sure both cards are the same size and you should be good. Stop by my discord if you need a hand figuring it out :)
@anamomonouse
9 ай бұрын
@@TechDweebthanks so much!