ClockworkPI GameShell | HARDWARE REVIEW

[@joharakiri]

Watching this in 2023 it's kind of amazing how far retro handhelds have come between this video and now

[@FilipeDeschamps]

*WHY YOU DON'T HAVE 1 MILLION SUBS?!?!?*

[@CodingPhase]

people that are actually interested in this type of content is not huge... if he created a small fornite port on pico 8 he would get to a million in 2 weeks

[@sqkriwvy]

Its actually much less right now lol wtf

[@endriwbarbosa6246]

FILIPE VOCÊ POR AQUI? ADORO SEU CANAL HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@SonicBoy145]

Beacuse your mama

[@alvervideo]

Just amazing, honest review. Thank you a lot! And yes, please another review also

[@TroyFletcherKeyboards]

Really good point about the "swapping" parts being marketing. It actively reduces hardware options.

[@LazyDevs]

Yeah and after all this time they still aren't offering alternative modules. And especially the screen would be such a welcome upgrade!

[@its_newts]

Not gonna lie hearing you whisper "lets call it uhh... lardborghini" is going to give me nightmares. 10/10 most horrifying ASMR I've ever heard

[@hugonegrete6325]

You know, the Gameshell just like other small Linux computers like the Raspberry Pi are ment for people to learn the Linux way in an easy and "accesible way" it's not easy to learn if you've never touched a computer before but with some practice and effort it can become second nature.

[@LazyDevs]

The thing is if that was true, the GameShell is not doing that well either.

[@hugonegrete6325]

@@LazyDevs yeah, you're right.

[@ThomSonnyYeah]

Dude, you're funny. Great video.

[@leonardosuriano8260]

a video on GPI case 2 vs GameShell ClockWork?

[@LazyDevs]

GPI Case 2 looks super sweet!

[@ramilego]

Thanks for the detailed review ! Now I feel I want to buy it and not to buy it 😛

[@SammyForReal]

Ah I see, a deutsche KZbinr. :D

[@LazyDevs]

So isses

[@DarkH3lmet]

The Software is OK, but I use Linux for 10 years. I own a Clockwork Pi. In my opinion it is almost a perfect Hardware. I have also a view issues. WiFi reception is really bad. No SMA connector to add an external antenna. A extra USB Port would be nice to plug in a Keyboard. The Clockwork Pi OS is basicly just Debian. You have to run "apt update && apt upgrade". The system image from clockwork is not up to date. Also zsh doesn't work well with that weird Clockwork GameShell Launcher. So you have to use bash as login shell. All that stuff that Windows hides at. %PROFILE% is in your home directory in hidden folders. Thats pretty much standard in *nix. There is a .lexaloffel folder. (look at the pico-8 Website) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKqofJp6bslqbZI With left and right you can switch between Favorites. It is usefull if you put a lot of games on the device I think. (I don't use this feature) Press Right or left and remove the game from the favorites. To put PICO-8 Games. Come on as a Developer you should be familiar with git. Just put your games on GitHub your local SSH Server, GitLab .... and clone them on your Clockwork Pi. Develop the Game on your computer and make a git pull on your GameSH. I think it should be possible to add a launcher menu item to do that. Debian provides you with everything you need.

[@LazyDevs]

Oh wow, I had no idea you could press left and right in the ROM list. There is literally no indication whatsoever that this is possible. Thank you for clearing this up! As for Devs needing to be familiar with GIT - it depends. Not every GIT user is familiar with Linux command lines and how to set up scripts in Linux. These are very different skillsets. I mean, I agree that it's a good idea - this is exactly how I have my device set up. But that's not something I'd expect anbody to pull off. I might record a tutorial on that later. But consider how fool-proof the manual for assembling the device is. You don't even need a screwdriver. It seems like the manual for the hardware and the software are adressing wildly different types users. On the other hand, I'm glad you are enjoying the GameShell. I agree - I think for the right person, it offers a lot.

[@detonator000]

Can you explain how to update the system image?

[@iosgamertool8741]

is there anything cheaper? xd cant afford it :(

[@LazyDevs]

Yes! The Pocket Chip! Also, BittBoy is pretty cheap but it's pretty much emulation only.

[@iosgamertool8741]

@@LazyDevs what was the link for pocketchip again getchip link doesnt work anymore

[@LazyDevs]

@@iosgamertool8741 You gonna have to get lucky on eBay. The company went bust and some chinese traders are stitting on unshipped boxes of them.

[@jnkmal9519]

6 face buttons or NO!

[@LazyDevs]

Not many handhelds with 6 face buttons out there :(

[@mattsephton]

Thanks for this review. I'm disappointed (boo) but at least I saved some money (woop)

[@ka-50withsaams36]

The PocketCHIP was something that got me to do a lot of firsts: My first Kickstarter support, My first time with Pico-8, my first time learning how to deal with linux command line, my first time I actually tried modifying something(I added a bigger screen). I don't have it anymore sadly. I used it until It broke, but thanks to it now I am a happy Pico-8 owner. Also, I enjoyed the new format for a new subject. The GameShell is way out of my price range, so it was never too much of a debate. The video was very entertaining nonetheless. (Like the PocketCHIP :-P)

[@ChaojianZhang]

I am thinking about getting a PocketCHIP - I just want something retro/powerful yet portable and accessible. Do you have any other recommendations? Thanks! Does Pico-8 has other hardware platforms?

[@IcoKirov]

Hi, what about the GPi case with the Raspberry Pi Zero? I have seen pico-8 on it. why not give it a try and make a review on it? i'm curious

[@LazyDevs]

Hmm, I'll give it a look. Thanks!

[@Leo9nine]

Thanks so much for this! I was looking around everywhere for a review that said anything bad, and the next day you release this video!

[@MaJeeDooo0010]

You need to review the Pocket C.H.I.P. I want to hear your opinions, and maybe I'll buy it

[@damonalbarnbusukabis]

For me the the best handheld to play Pico-8 is Retroflag GPi Case.

[@punaforager]

Everything you said is true. I’ve got a good 80 hours in on the gameshell, learning all its quarks. It really is amazing to play MAME marvel vs capcom in this form factor.... worth the money if you like challenges, and travel a lot.

[@blakeray476]

Please do a pocketchip review/reflection!

[@ridleykiller1994]

Thanks for reminding me about the pocket chip

[@not_just_burnt]

izotope rx -> mouth de-click edit: im sorry for such an awful way of presenting feedback, but they are so annoying...

[@eboatwright_]

These videos are just amazing and so high quality, and I hope your channel blows up soon! :D

[@bigbodge]

Honestly, the fact that this can run pico-8 would be an instant sell for me, if it didnt use micro-usb for charging (as oppose to usb-c). I know if seems very small, but I know the device would last long with micro-usb, and I just try to avoid is like the plague as it stands though, Im eyeing up the rg351p (as that can also run pico-8, but doesnt have wifi built in) and trying to decide between the two.

[@Badspot]

MOUTH NOISES

[@SufianDira]

[9:14] That's my first ever laptop! The Asus Eee-PC 1005HA-V

[@jsn4591]

Great video, lol I loved the pocketchip cuts with you yelling from a distance xD

[@PossumMedic]

Dang it looks so good I still want one even with your warnings! but... "How do you expect them to play on a gameboy for ANTS?!?" Going to check out your pocket chip now! lol

[@lurst]

The pocketchip is not being made AFAIK and the gaming experience isn't great at all, the keys are hard to press. But you do get a full keyboard + touch screen.

[@LazyDevs]

Indeed!

[@macoud12]

It's not a Raspberry Pi.

[@kajohejo]

Yeah, stopped the video once I've heard him saying that.

[@S.A.V.A.G.E._L.I.F.E.]

any chance you could pull away from the mike a lil bit.. mouth noises are real.. not trying to be mean just asking for next videos.

[@LazyDevs]

Yes. This is a 3 year old video. I'm paying more attention to that kind of stuff now.

[@dilley_esq]

I am “the hotness, right now….” 😆

[@Berlinticket]

Pocket Clone Crzay Price 150 $ no WaY

[@someaddictedidiot2186]

OMG, You are German! I thought of it because of your accent, but I wasn't sure.

[@LazyDevs]

Yup!

[@pyrotek45]

the pocket chip is dead, you should make some more videos on alternatives!

[@LazyDevs]

I did! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4mmZp95btN6ja8

[@livvy94]

One of my friends recently gave me a PocketCHIP that he got for another one of his friends (who then didn't like it and gave it back), and I'm so excited to try it out! It won't boot, though, more forum-diving for me xD

[@rooty]

Do NOT buy an asus eeepc. Everything asus makes is hot garbage, and the eeepc is possibly the shittiest product they've ever made. Me and my wife owned FOUR of them (she's Taiwanese and is inexplicably loyal to asus), and they ALL crapped out on us in less than a month.

[@LazyDevs]

Sorry to hear. I bought a used Eeepc for 100 bux. It still works and it's awesome!

[@rooty]

@@LazyDevs lucky! I like your channel btw, you are funny. Did you ever review the pocketchip?

[@LazyDevs]

@@rooty I did not. Main issue is that the company went bust and the devices aren't really available anymore. So no good reason hyping up a thing people can't get anyway.

[@rooty]

@@LazyDevs oh I forgot about that. I'm drawn to that because you can develop on it, but it looks like ass for actually playing on...

[@skaruts]

The thing I hate about most handhelds is that they're just too small, and the buttons are too crammed. I regretted buying a PSP for that reason. Someone should make one that can be adjusted like a RAT mouse or something. I don't find it comfortable to hold them like 8:20, I'd rather have them fitting in my hands like a gamepad. The PSP was almost there... but not really.

[@IcoKirov]

great idea inside a great shell. too bad what's inside the shell beside the idea is not that great executed... i mean, it's modular, but there are no modules for it. and in order to add shoulder buttons, you have to get a module, that is such an after thought, that it's completely outside the shell itself... what kind of modular design does not allow you to switch a an existing module so you can get some better one (for example one with more buttons)..

[@_karla._]

They force you to get in this loop of self hatred, fascination and nerd...ness to do anything. I have to get a GameShell!!

[@gustos2478]

What’s the latest and greatest pic8 devices these days??

[@LazyDevs]

Still the GameForce or the Anbernic RG351V kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XGn5-ggbSNe6c

[@stormer268]

8:20 Excuse me~ Could you tell me the name of game? It's looks interesting! :D

[@SufianDira]

This is no comedy channel. But your humor just gets me every time 🤣

[@lexacessde]

This is great even for playing just pico8 games but sooo expensive :'(

[@Oretal]

I think he wants us to get the pocket chip

[@LazyDevs]

Well not really. For starters, you can't even really have one. The company went kaputt. But they recently announced Pocket Chip 2. Who knows how that will turn out.

[@hikaroto2791]

are there any games that you can "save" the progress on pico 8? or do a savestate?

[@LazyDevs]

There are no savestates with Pico-8. But there are games where you can save progress and play the game over multiple sessions.

[@hikaroto2791]

@@LazyDevs thats awsome! i didnt knew that

[@atomicxistence]

This video brought back memories of your Biotic Labor review. 👍🏻

[@nndczkv]

This looks like Dieter Rams made it. Jesus... so cool. And to answer your question, different consoles have different button mapping. It's a common conundrum on any game emulators so that's just something you get used to. I think you're being far too critical of something that gives you the liberty to DIY stuff. Try the Miyoo Mini, compared to that, the Gameshell is a breeze.

[@LazyDevs]

It is one thing to change button mapping across systems. It is a completely different thing to change button mapping across screens in the same menu. Check out my recent review if you want to hear about the Miyoo Mini kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmW1aJJvnLaphKc

[@nndczkv]

@@LazyDevs Ok, fair enough. Thank you for the clarification.

[@alt0v14]

fair enough review, any news on software stability nowadays?

[@GrumpyStoic]

Ooh you got me! 7:52 my plans for buying this for PICO-8 dev started to evaporate. 7:55 they were raised higher than ever before :D

[@LazyDevs]

Check out the GameForce review too!

[@Demonskunk]

That toilet shot is a big mood.

[@LazyDevs]

This is like the first real response to this shot and I'm so mad because it was such a difficult shot to pull off.

[@Topesio66]

Best review for sure. Honest, true. Not gonna buy it.

[@kakaodieb]

Is there anything better in sight? :)

[@LazyDevs]

Just posted a video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XGn5-ggbSNe6c

[@HamdiRizal]

Of all gameshells (or whatever it is called) what do you think the best? I really want one.

[@LazyDevs]

There is just this one Gameshel. Not sure what you mean.

[@Mr.camaron8]

saliva

[@phenom1928]

se puede decir entonces por el video que eres adicto al pico?

[@ahmakki]

damn I was so hopefull of this being easy and cool way to play pico-8 games on a handheld device.. but sounds just like another headache.. :/

[@LazyDevs]

Check out the GameForce review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XGn5-ggbSNe6c

[@ahmakki]

@@LazyDevs ah yeah I realized there was that just after this one ^^' it looks amazing, might get one in some poin! :)

[@peppercraftyt5346]

just buy a miyoo mini

[@LazyDevs]

It‘s a good device but it does not play Pico-8 natively

[@MAWL02]

Great vid. Do the pocket chip nao.

[@jw24119]

what is pocket chip anyways?

[@1tsgoob234]

Wait you're Krystman? I love High Stakes

[@LazyDevs]

I am! Hello! Thank you for playing High Stakes!

[@Rychillie]

i love this video!

[@romebop]

the pocket chip cuts got me xD

[@mrbrian826]

That's a crazy price

[@jakemacleay]

Thanks for the lols

[@mayue6195]

lmao, you deserve 1M subs

[@Cyberbrickmaster1986]

Is there a better substitute for handheld emulation than both the GameShell and the PocketChip?

[@LazyDevs]

This is not really an Emulation channel. I suggest you check out Retro Gaming Corps or Taki Udon

[@Cyberbrickmaster1986]

@@LazyDevs I see. What I meant to say was, is there a better handheld platform to run Pico-8 on than both of these systems? As I mentioned in a comment in another video, the GameShell doesn't seem like the right one for me and the PocketChip looks too awkward to hold onto and the buttons are way too small for my large fingers.

[@LazyDevs]

@@Cyberbrickmaster1986 Word on the street is that the Anbernic RG351M is a good device. It just came out. It runs Pico-8 natively. Haven't had the time to test it yet.

[@scottbee22]

Great review, good editing and good humor ;) Youre the first reviewer to mention pico8, it's one of the main reasons I got this!

[@octopusonrye7335]

It’s open source, you could add a screen

[@LazyDevs]

How?

[@detonator000]

Can you let me know the name of the space shooter game in the video?

[@LazyDevs]

It's "They Started It" www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=4088

[@darkdagon6]

Psvita run pico games

[@danielaponte95]

Dude, loved the video, really deciding on getting it.

[@darkdagon6]

Buy a psvita u can run pico 8 games

[@ldoglondon]

Hey are you going to review (or look at) the Retrostone? This video got me interested in good pico-8, gameboy-ish style handhelds and I'd like to hear your thoughts on it. Anyway, thanks for your pico-8 tutorials you're a great resource!