Classic Game Room - VG POCKET CAPLET handheld console review

[@bmbmbmyiv]

I have one and I love it, my favourite game is Deep Storm... I know sounds cheesy but it's really good!

[@IceHockeyJedi]

I've been watching these vids for years now...and this may be the funniest one yet! Don't ever stop, Mark!

[@eoinhorning-kane904]

This was the first gaming device I owned. My uncle got it for me for Christmas when I was 8. Back then I then I thought it was amazing :p

[@EnigmaHood]

I actually agree completely. Mark doesn't review games anymore. He talks about them, and makes jokes that usually aren't that funny. I love his personality, he's a great guy, but he can make videos that are SO much better if he just put more effort into them. This seems to be a case of quantity over quality.

[@Matrilwood]

Really surreal seeing so many old games on something so new.

[@kamengamer5372]

Advent critic:AAAAAAAHHH (Jumps out the window) Gf: O_O

[@Matchsix]

When I was younger and my parents couldn't afford to buy me a gameboy or game gear, it's things like this that I would be playing on and I'm glad for that.

[@chadbaileyisawesome]

I am actually going to find this for mother. She loves space invaders and burgertime. She also enjoys puzzle games but she doesn't understand smart phones enough. This is perfect.

[@KingGameReview]

hyperscan FTW! lol. I did a 5-part review of the hyperscan showing the console and it's games. I did the series because I was inspired by cgr's review of the hyperscan stuff... so I found all the stuff and bought it so I could see it for myself.

[@TronPachioftheDynamo]

No seriously, what the Hell is that fresh funky beat at 2:15? I first heard it in the Darksiders II review. I love it. :3

[@CarterHerrigstad]

Damn, I remember when I had this, I loved it

[@gilardes]

story of my childhood. my father would always deceive me like that. and as for a kid who got this instead of a ds or psp, I wouldn't even feel sad for him. it would just translate to mean laughter on my side.

[@watcbd]

The graphics actually look pretty cool to me. Way better than those old Tiger hand helds I grew up with.

[@MarneusAndMilkyBlood]

From what we can see the screen looks outstanding.

[@Optimalillusion]

Usually, these kinds of handhelds have a A/V cable of some sort, so you can see the crapitude on a big screen, but they generally have a tiny plug on one end, so if you lose it, you can't use a storebought RCA headphone to L/R plugs for it, like you can with those Firecore Genesis units

[@ChillyPeppers]

Actually, Mark, the iPod Touch didn't really exist until a year after this was released (the App Store didn't rise until 2008) and the iPad didn't rise its head until 2010. Heck, Android smartphones wouldn't grace the market until 2008. So, this thing was actually pretty awesome for something released in 2006. I'd have bought it.

[@AnthonyMishima]

Hey, CGR! I used to watch every episode for years! Then came Derek. I haven't watched a new episode in two years. Ah, Derek.

[@MarleyJuly]

this is actually a fun system. when I got it it was already kind of done and on super clearance from Gamestop. he forgot to mention that you can actually hook it up to the TV.

[@Retrodude1985]

I have 2 VG Pockets, one has Frogger with some GBA color/NES type gameplay and sound (a round shaped handheld) and the one with Space Invaders, Bust a move and Burgertime which has a GBA sound and look to it (the caplet). That caplet I have had only 35 games instead of 50 games from that video.

[@whodatninja439]

It wouldn't be Classic Game Room without the evil cyborg squirrel!!

[@20PercentTaco]

I was sad that ''Code Name: PLUMBER'' wasn't shown in this video. It sounds like an amazing game!

[@TronPachioftheDynamo]

Tweeterman reviewed this a while ago, I believe. He said it actually wasn't that bad and he was thoroughly surprised.

[@usquanigo]

....and here I was hopeful that the damned ancient bass intro was gone again (since I accidentally had it muted and looked away for a second). Damn.

[@BillehBobJoe]

2:41 i still have that pc game in my cd collection "Please run in 256 colors mode" my god is it old

[@ryujijitei]

"Blaze of Glory" is the exact same game as Lightning Plan, released on a multicart for the KenSingTon Vii around the same time.

[@GeoNeilUK]

A portable system actually outclassed by the Gizmondo which I believe was out a year before this. If this came out in 1998 it would have been impressive, if it had downloadable games it might have worked but as it was... I'd sooner have a Game Park

[@Bonescrew0530]

He should really make shirts of it. I would certainly buy one

[@just1234person]

Great episode!

[@whodatninja439]

I love the new opening!!

[@ImTheYowie]

Now THAT is a classic intro :p

[@Kj16V]

Funny, the footage makes the Caplett look really good!

[@Dukefazon]

Are you happy to see me or there's aliens invading from your pocket?

[@Deedlit79]

I don't have a cell phone. The only portable I have is game boy color. I know it's old but shhh. I'd love a VG pocket game system, looks fun!

[@lordkarnage7528]

2000 "Wow! Look how small your cell phone is! I wish mine was that small!" 2013 "Wow! Look how big your cell phone is! I wish mine was that big!

[@Adrastia]

It looks good for kids who aren't ready for a DS. I think there's a round one called the VG Pocket Tablet too. But it's got a different game selection. And I suck at Burgertime and that makes me sad.

[@fruit_smoovie]

I thought the smart phone craze picked up in 2007 when the iPhone was released. Also the iPad wasn't out until 2010.

[@juggafette]

There are alot of cool handheld Consoles out there that Most people dont know about thats why i think classic game Room is Awesome

[@pigmassacre]

The ground sprites in Waldog are ripped straight from the Carrotus level in Jazz Jackrabbit 2!

[@SeNniN06]

love the new opening :]

[@SakuraAvalon]

2040 "Wow! You've got your cellphone built into your body?!"

[@pubesz]

I stopped churning butter for THIS?!

[@Reguba24]

Glad I wasn't the only one who thought that. I mean, for one of these strange cheapo video game collection handhelds, that's one of the better one's I've seen. Doesn't mean it's great, but it doesn't look god awful.

[@KingGameReview]

I kind of want to get one of these

[@kylegreen1435]

At first I was waiting on mark to say I'm not even supposed to be here today clerks style

[@MiguelVergaraK]

Well, I think it's pretty good for small kids. Lots of fun in an affordable package... I guess I'm getting old, lol

[@TheLastLineLive]

hey Mark since you have the S3 you should get a Moga Pro controller and review it.

[@HerrFinsternis]

I can't believe such a tiny screen has that much detail.

[@back2thefuture]

I still have my VG Pocket. ^_^

[@jasonlee7816]

the Super Mario Bros 2 game wasn't made for the SNES it was put into a compilation called Super Mario All Stars

[@Gamerontheaspot]

I LOVE THIS TYPE OF REVIEW

[@UnleashDAPOWUH]

yeah i just noticed that the red-eyed squirrel thing came back

[@cernex]

They're still making them. They're made by a company called Jungletac interactive, or something.

[@ChillyPeppers]

Good golly, all I was doing was pointing out that Mark was actually making quite an unfair comparison.

[@Drewtwo64]

When he was thinking of horrible game disasters in 2006, before he said what was sent to the show, I was thinking Sonic 06.

[@fiveways]

I think people miss the point. Content review are for other game shows, most people are here to laugh. Also, I kinda want one of these.

[@zazakoolaid]

Reminds me of something Ashens would review.

[@KazuCrash]

At 5:15, is that boss taken straight out of the Thunder Cloud level of UN Squadron?

[@JuicyPlams]

Craig the Caterpillar!

[@richardhutnik]

Hey that system isn't bad. I got it in the day, and there is also an version of Aero Fighters in it. Yes, that game, with the title screen stripped off it. Honest, it isn't bad.

[@DrxSlump]

To be honest, I think this device deserved more for not being a crappy "LCD game" or a Mega Drive clone. Too sad it didn't accept cartridges.

[@nuck81]

I'm disappointed we didn't get to see "Pop goes the ball"

[@MasterEngineerDeusIX]

You know what to do. Send them to CGR and he'll review them XD

[@LREHAnimation]

I spent one dollar for something like this at a garage sale a few months ago. But that thing makes this look like an Xbox 360!

[@kylehazachode]

It doesn't seem that bad. If you can find it for $10 it would make a great coffee table "console". I currently have a monochrome black jack handheld game system on my coffee table.

[@OldsXCool]

Blaze of Glory is definitely a ROM hack of U.N. Squadron on the Super Nintendo.

[@Bladedragonlord]

2006, depending on price it would be a great one for kids! Think this review was a little harsh!

[@loubilly]

screen looks pretty good too

[@janmansde3dede]

I can't remember if those tiles are exactly from the Carrotus level but those banana sprites look like they are from Jazz 2 as well ! at the end of the review you can also see the cherry sprites ripped from Super Mario Bros 2\USA on the SNES.

[@bombjack1984]

Is Mark being a bit harsh on this? It seems good value for $30 - a very nice screen and a decent assortment of official and cloned games. It would have been a good buy for children or casual gamers at that price. Also minus points to Mark for thinking that UN Squadron hack/clone was 'Neo-Geo'-like.

[@leandrooliveira3070]

Get this screen and performance in the Tiger. Com back in time And you'll change the world of games

[@theawesomegamr]

awesome intro xD

[@KetwunsGamingPad]

Caplet: from the pharmacy? Get it...tablets and caplets...

[@Matrilwood]

He said the release date several times before I realize he's not referring to an arbitrary date from last century.

[@OutOfTouch_YT]

I was actually one of those people who guessed Hyperscan... lol

[@OverdriveMediaProd]

Hey Mark, are you going to E3 the next week?

[@sinbysin666]

The games do not look that terrible. The shooter, and columns clones look pretty good.

[@VezixHaikal]

what the hell mark? u High today? XD ahahahah

[@spiderjerusalem100]

This thing doesn't actually look all that bad, it was just obsolete as soon as it was released. What should i buy? A Nintendo DS or a VG Pocket Caplet?....decisions decisions.....

[@katakisLives]

It all depends upon how much it cost on release and ones expectations when going into the purchase! it seems like a fairly solid device with reasonable graphics! probably should have been released around 1998 but if it was cheap enough that shouldn't matter! I got the PSP and that served my handheld gaming needs! I don't really consider the smart phones in my handheld purchasing decisions because I'd rather not have to take out an 18 month contract and pay through the nose for the privilege

[@moshXpit91]

lmfao...if you toked up before you watched this...yeahh...mark's the man. This is exactly what the doctor ordered

[@Steelebourne]

It's a pocket-sized Action 52!!! I wonder if it has Cheetahmen on it...

[@SumDumGai5]

Looks...Interesting.

[@ecorobo]

5:16 just looks like "U.N. Squadron" from the SNES

[@GameLifter]

It actually doesn't look that bad, that shooter game looked alright.

[@Barla90]

Actually, judging by this video, the handheld does what it's supposed to do quite well!

[@nobullet]

I was gonna say the same, was expecting much worse judging by the handhelds design.

[@SakuraAvalon]

I imagine the small screen is another reason. Can't be good for the eyes to be focusing constantly on such a thing.

[@dreamcastluvr]

There were smartphones in 2006 that played games (just no iPhones), but yeah, he was way off on the iPad... (maybe he meant iPOD?)

[@Volviert]

Not bad, it´s more portable than the old version PSP.

[@007MANIAC]

What music is playing at 2:15? it's AWESOME!

[@Flame5479]

1:52 for a while I thought he would say Sonic '06.

[@UnleashDAPOWUH]

haha, i like it when mark makes videos like these that insult games and stuff.

[@EnigmaHood]

This doesn't look THAT bad. Watch Ashens videos if you want to see obsolete crap that you can find in Chinatown that is being released to this very day.

[@ThalesAcm]

doesnt look so bad... im just not sure about the size of the screen... looks like its about 2 times the size of mark's thumb....

[@MrMister1227]

Hey mark! Are you going to E3 this year O_o

[@kkisawesome]

the screen actually looks decent.

[@Aoi1976]

I'd probably still prefer to play games on this rather than your Galaxy 3 for the physical controls alone ;)

[@MaDmanEXE]

SEND THIS TO THE AVGN!

[@bobomborange]

This is making me think of Zandronum.

[@b2gills]

This would have been great ... if it had been released 10 years earlier.