M8 4K Gamestick | Good Value for the Price

Today I'm going to be taking a look at the M8 Gamestick. A neat plug and play retro game console. It alleges to pack a lot in a small package. How well will it perform? Lets find out.
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[@avjaarsveldt]

Thanks for the awesome review. i must buy this now!

[@zus-4718]

There is no way on earth the M8 Gamestick has Nightmare in the dark, if so I would definitely purchase one, it was one of the best arcade games I played during my childhood.

[@nwalter]

I just got mine last week .. I love it .. the games run smoothly .. lots of imports .. arcade classics … Macross .. mazinger z , king of fighters Godzilla. etc .. well worth it .

[@Mister_Business1]

Is there old Mario?

[@spurs_18_forever55]

​@@Mister_Business1 yes

[@younip]

@@Mister_Business1 yes

[@Brayden_79]

​@@spurs_18_forever55 is their games like nba, mario golf, super smash bros?

[@robfarver3291]

lol There are ton of games on there that don’t work. There are games you cannot start. There are games that have glitches in the first level where you can’t even move or get around anything you’re just stuck. A lot of the games lag sitting game play. They don’t all run smoothly. Also since they are emulated some of the games are stretched out and you can’t read words on the top and bottom. As a retro game player since 1981 this game stick is highly subpar. This game stick is garbage good thing it’s an emulator. I ditched all the bad games downloaded all the good roms to mine. My controller back was broken when sent. It’s a pure garbage for emulation untill you mod out the emulator with better roms and better Operation System.

[@davidlee8337]

Thanks for putting up this review. Are there screen filter options, like scanline, CRT, etc?

[@lukashenrique4295]

yes, you can apply them on the emulators. 😁

[@mathieulizotte2018]

I found that playing Super Mario Land on the All Stars games was helping the lagging alot

[@TheKmKShow]

You can try using a adapter for the powe instead of the tv's usb port in my case it did the job and fixed the emulation problems

[@gdavidian]

Can you recommend a power supply that will work with this system?

[@NutnFartsy]

Same.

[@stav8inhd268]

​@@NutnFartsy He means the USB plug adapter instead of sticking the other end of the usb into the tv

[@paulamackattack4612]

So the better the power the better the emulator runs? Like with FIRESTICK it works better plugged into the wall versus plugged into the USB on the TV.

[@joesmith201212]

Oh wow I can't believe it has That Alien predator arcade game wow just wow I was always so hooked on that when ever I saw that in the arcade

[@CapeRides]

Thanks for the review, gonna get it for my 3 year old daughter so I can have my phone back

[@juanfelipemontoya5821]

HAHAHAHAHAHA 🤣🤣

[@johnmcaulay5938]

Great device. Classic video games.

[@rookieriderph2136]

Can I save my progress for those adventure games, like playing re3?

[@ryanconway2207]

I just bought one for Xmas. Cool !

[@ramrodbldm9876]

Lmao 😂😂😂😂

[@ryanconway2207]

@ramrodbldm9876 unfortunately I was drunk when I bought it. That says everything, lol !

[@ryanconway2207]

@ramrodbldm9876 at least I can put some ROMs on there...if i can be arsed.

[@GeorgeRileyDW]

How did you connect the xbox 1 controller to the gamestick?

[@nouyang7630]

Would know jow to change the inputs for snes? For example, contra aliean wsrs shoot is y and jump is. I dont koke that configuration.

[@awakegameplays2702]

Can I take the roms off of the device and put them on my pc?

[@lukashenrique4295]

I'm a huge fan of these gamestick things! There's a version called GD10 from the AMPOWN Store, nowadays it's the 2nd best when it comes to these, it's the one I got for me. It can run SNES without slowing down and the n64 works well with it too. Only the Dreamcast is kinda eh, has some games where the fps drops or some of the graphics glitches like Sonic Adventure 1 (even tho Sonic Adventure 2 runs perfectly), but the PSP for example, it runs smoothly most games. the more demanding ones like God of War, Dante's Inferno and GTA won't run well on it, but most other games will run in 30 or 60 fps. The SD card it comes with sucks by the way, I've heard people having trouble with it after a month's of usage, and the joysticks aren't the best either. Honestly, I did buy a new SD Card and a Joystick just to play on my gamestick and the investment was worth it for me.

[@Milos596]

If GD10 is 2nd best. Which one is the best?

[@leemurphy63]

Does it have Pro Evo soccer on the PS1 selection?

[@erinvinen3698]

Anyone having trouble with their controller pairing because mine wont pair and yes i turned it on and yes it has batteries in it.

[@damionseven]

I unplugged mine and now it won't turn back on what did i do ? Is it not working anymore?

[@gdavidian]

Can somebody provide a link to a power supply that works with this system?

[@diablo6211]

can save your game? cause i can't seem to do it

[@airmicrobe]

New upgrade version from data frog is Y3lite and can run SFC better but Genesis worse.

[@SegaCDUniverse]

Hey buddy, long time no see. I have an old thing I got from GameStop. That's white, it runs Android and I hacked it years ago, wasn't that also called a game stick?

[@GameHeadNes]

Hope all is well brother! Yea I still have that thing too lol got it on clearance back in 2014. This Gamestick is wayyy better.

[@axellgaming5242]

How can I use the super skill on marvel vs Capcom?

[@jerryrobbins8576]

I notice on the Control the Red and blue right go back and forth what dose that mean

[@rometherevenant8749]

I had that game stick years ago. Great idea but poor software, you're right

[@jojopru20]

Can you save content on there like with ps1 games and Pokémon games?

[@GameHeadNes]

Absolutely

[@thecaptainsunchained]

What screen/monitor did you use? The games look quite bad on my 50+ inches 4k TV.

[@user-eq4ud1nz5k]

Use a 32 inch

[@arkangelic15]

Can I add different games or just the games by default?

[@ebsmites7544]

how to set up to actually open the games? ive just bought this and it doesnt come with clear instructions on how to open up the games

[@kreicisJ]

No games from NES ( Nintendo entertainment system ) or SEGA?

[@Zihenroy]

I downloaded my favorite games from favorite platforms along with their emulators on laptop and i can play them anywhere i want with as many controllers i have. Connect to tv with hdmi and play on big screen with friends. Got NES, ps1, ps2 games on it. All for free, lots of work but free as long as you have laptop. Also in emulators you can use quick save quick loads.

[@thearosegantala5127]

How to do this? Want this too.

[@Zihenroy]

@thearosegantala5127 Google console + emulator and then console + ROMs. Roms are games you drop into emulator to play.

[@elisbocalig9816]

Is this work in laptop computer ? & Is the Contra 3 alien wars or Contra Hard Corps is listed or included in this games?

[@lukashenrique4295]

it does, though since it uses a separate system, u gotta get to the boot screen and change to the gamestick's system or else it will just run your laptopt's system instead of the gamestick's. the laptop's hardware won't be used at all though, it'll serve as a screen. not sure about all the Contra games since mine is the GD10 version, the list of games might differ.

[@jarredkrum9894]

Yes has several contras on one i got. Both 3 and hardcorps plus more of em

[@hasnunadha2707]

Can we save the game?? For example pokemon

[@Spottedfeather]

How do you use third party controllers with this ? I would really prefer to use wired or rechargeable controllers like a PS4 controller instead of having to use batteries.

[@bcopley52]

Couldn't get the controllers to connect. Maybe I just don't know how. The screen came up on my big screen tv but couldn't select anything on the menu. Nothing worked, no scrolling, no selecting, nothing, zip. Is there something I gotta do to activate the controllers?

[@confadh]

There should be a little switch just in-between the joysticks

[@cw.7463]

What happens if the controller is blinking

[@Socrates.Charalambous]

Street hoop you know if it's on it?

[@lenniskovgaard8278]

Hi. Can I ask: does it save your hi-scores?

[@watazordz]

Yes

[@Ivana-l2m]

Does up up down down left right left right B A select start work?

[@ahsanparvez9847]

❤❤❤ Very nice and the price is very good

[@ArthurCallahan389]

I’m looking for one of these or something similar that has the 1998 Sega Star Wars Trilogy Arcade. Do you know of anything that has it? I don’t have a PC so I need something that will work on a TV. Thanks to anyone with any info.

[@elizeudoidao]

Thanks on the review! Is there Nintendo 64?

[@ccverratnix]

I need HELP Pls! How I can save my game progress?? ☹️ I save it and go out of the game but its don't save!!

[@justinengland9814]

I find it hard to exit some games, how do you do this?

[@ramandamytv1193]

hi, i am planning to buy this. may i know if it has the ps1 game, Blaze and Blade?

[@HursuTV]

You can download that game and put on stick

[@Fred-eh7lj]

Any updates available to make it smoother with SNES?

[@voodoo666ro]

+1

[@ameenakbar1]

Hi i just received this one and plugged it as required, unfortunately the gaming list is not appearing in my TV, howbto get this game list in the tv? We need to install any application in the tv?

[@cacodemon9551]

Switch the system to hdmi

[@jarredkrum9894]

Got it on the right channel?

[@SteveGuzman-lo8em]

Thanks...imma get it on tiktok😊😊

[@rogueagent0191]

Hi, can you save your progress on PS1 rpg games? Thanks

[@adamarmstrong2883]

The problem I have is on the game menu, I can't move it and be able to choose a game.

[@erinvinen3698]

Same here it has something to do with the controller not pairing

[@Jatin._.2007]

Can anyone tell me how to get back into main menu? With controller after playing a game

[@jarredkrum9894]

If theres no single button for that try start and select at same time that shouod do it 👍🏻my remotes have a button kinda like the playstation button that brings up that menu but start and select also works

[@ozgurduman7848]

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[@user-jp7dj7gw5t]

Had anyone had issues with the remotes connecting? I’m on my second box bc they just keep disconnecting and then I can’t get em back. Also haven’t been able to get on 2 player when they do work for a minute.

[@Frizzy9000]

For me I had to use a bigger power supply block I had laying around. The 1amp charger just isn't enough and caused disconnects and system shut downs

[@Treinado_cozinhando]

How I back after select one game?

[@rajnagra1704]

I bought two. First one no power. 2nd one just says Loading and doesn’t change.

[@lukashenrique4295]

try connecting your gamestick to an old phone's adapter instead of plugging it on the tv, because the tv's voltage sometimes is too low to power it up.

[@afriend8961]

Anyone having issues with the controllers for this exact system? Mine arrived yesterday and everything is connected properly, high-end batteries in both controllers, but nothing works! No activity from controllers! The micro receiver is connected properly (in a hub). Nothing! Any help? Thanks! =).

[@angelosanchez6073]

Just recently got 4k gamestick, do you have to charged it first 🤔🤔🤔, I started charging and I see a red dim light on the side on the side of gamestick

[@pleaseenteraname.5862]

No sir. You have to keep it plugged while playing.

[@stevebaumgardner5809]

How do I get my controllers to connect?

[@lukashenrique4295]

iirc u got to keep pressing the middle button and the controller will start blinking, looking for its dongle thing (the little usb thing u plugged into the gamestick).

[@hasancelik1608]

Which is the button to exit the game or return to the main menu? or how can i do it? can you help me?😢

[@feefee2]

I hit mode and then exit game and the menu pops back up

[@CanadianRetro]

To bad about the snes emulation on that thing. Otherwise I was looking for a simple stick for some couch co-op on the backyard tv this summer.

[@GameHeadNes]

Yea, SNES was a real bummer. Most everything else is great. But if SNES is a must, you should definitely look elsewhere.

[@TheKmKShow]

You can try using a adapter for the powe instead of the tv's usb port in my case it did the job and fixed the emulation problems

[@CanadianRetro]

@@TheKmKShow really? That is awesome.

[@franmi00]

@@TheKmKShow Hello sir, I have just ordered this console. What do you mean with "powe"?

[@TheKmKShow]

​@@franmi00I mean power I just mistakenly wrote powe

[@saltycaramel9838]

Love all of this. Did all the mario games work? Some videos I seen shows that some Mario games does not work?

[@jarredkrum9894]

I got one so far they all work for me

[@skyhighandrising]

You know, back in the day, SNES was good. But most games did suffer from slow down. That's why Sega use to push up Sonics fast processing speed.

[@alexgolsero4621]

Any TV spec requirements for this gamestick? My TV does not recognize the device on HDMI.

[@GeorgeRileyDW]

Are you sure its plugged in? Because thats the problem i had

[@jakflint2368]

Same

[@dannyheath6038]

In the Ad here I bought it stated PSP, but, it's not there. Can it be added? Can this stick be turned into a TV stick - menu at the beginning like firestick, go into TV or games? Thanks

[@ramrodbldm9876]

You asked way to many questions kidboy

[@madster01]

It is originally meant for TVs. I’m not sure about PSP, if it can’t run PS2 games. But, if it does, who knows, maybe PS2 games will BARELY be playable too

[@cm00000]

Can it be used in a laptop directly?

[@Celodrix]

Does it have monsters in my pockets?

[@realgamesonly]

Which is better m8 or k8

[@arjaydeguzman7943]

Does this allow you to play 2 players even if there is only one dongle?

[@shadwell749]

Yeah,I just tried it and yes it does

[@lukashenrique4295]

and if u plug a usb hub on it, you can get up to 4 players at the same time! considering u got any more controllers laying around.

[@chuckz03]

I just bought the same gamestick, just want to ask if I have to charge it first before using it? Because I tried to plug it immediately to our tv but it cannot be detected by our tv. But the gamepads are working fine, I have tried it using my laptop.

[@michelehuerta892]

I wanted an answer to this question too, but I guess we will just have to charge and see

[@jarredkrum9894]

No i got one. It should start up as soon as u on the hdmi channel u hooked it up to and plug the power in to it

[@alenallen9025]

does the game progresses savable? Or you gotta start it all over again after exiting the game?

[@christisrisen6774]

It does have a save feature. It's Manually not auto

[@Sledgehammer_Messiah]

I have no sound on this gamestick. Controllers and device connect fine but no sound on games. Volume is up on TV, obviously. Any one help?

[@streetsweeper2942]

I have the same issue. Did you find a solution? If so please share.

[@philsongcuan8682]

I bought mine but it keeps crashing when i start to play. What should i do?

[@Frizzy9000]

Buy or use a bigger charger block /power supply. That was what caused mine to shut down

[@TheNelsonShowRebooted]

One question, my controllers keep flashing red and blue and it won’t work on my hdmi

[@jarredkrum9894]

Try unplugging the power and plugging it back in 🤷🏻‍♂️that worked for me

[@ishaankapoor5716]

Does it Have Streets of Rage 3 ? Please reply.!! if not do you know any Game stick that supports Sega Streets of Rage 3 ? thank you

[@christisrisen6774]

Yes 1 2 and 3

[@Maxim_Filatov]

hmm the sound from gameplay is stuttering?

[@Skaven4ever]

Hey guys. I've been trying to find a solution everywhere and here I am... I got the exact same stuff, and works pretty well except for PS1 games. All of them have a massive latency and lagging sound which is infuriating. Has anyone else got that problem? Or found a solution to it?

[@josman0873]

Does it have ps1 medievil game?

[@hungnguyenquang6090]

Game have twisted metal 2 ?

[@Edp-jf8zn]

conflict desert storm?

[@christinawilliams6404]

Mines didn’t come with a power cord. Got it off of a Temu for Christmas and instructions didn’t even stare anything about a power cord

[@michaelgardiner6629]

Just use a phone lead he means to power it instead of USB port on tv

[@vickydemeyere5006]

My controllers do not work?

[@user-um1ko7vx9w]

Can I put tv apps on this or is it just for gaming ?

[@christisrisen6774]

Just games

[@jprinze623]

Does this game stick have SNES games on it?

[@LimerickR266]

Is Dino Crisis and Metal Gear Solid on it?

[@JonathanNeville-og1dr]

it work for 1 player or 2 players at the time?

[@lukashenrique4295]

2 players

[@rnader4370]

Hi. I recently got one of these but it doesn't work with my tv or or PC monitor ( both relatively new). Any ideas why? I can't find much info online.

[@jarredkrum9894]

Got it hooked up right ? On hdmi channel ?

[@VICTORrodriguez-cg7re]

I bought the same thing but didn't work the light blue light on but nothing on the screen

[@Wylsonic]

have the same problem...

[@jarredkrum9894]

Actually one my tvs i got doesnt support it so i have to use my other tv

[@Wylsonic]

Hello! So i got mine to work, apparently you need a charger usb connected along with the HDMI cable, it wont work unless it is plugged in!

[@Khinh-xq6lx]

the dpad is really good

[@quillajefferson8110]

Second controller not connecting

[@sebascaleb9236]

I can’t connect the controllers someone help me please

[@741abid]

Hi bro .. is there a game called "RYGAR" . ..

[@WonkeyDonkeyuk]

Dose this have space invaders on it and galaxian ??

[@jarredkrum9894]

Yes it does

[@alimazloum3432]

Does anyone know the name of the game at 6:41 I used to play it as a kid but cant remember the name

[@lexdisarro960]

Altered beast?

[@Brittany-ed8rp]

How do this game stick work I've try multiple times try hook it to my TV an not working

[@randomtask99]

You will need a USB wire also connected to power it.

[@jeremyhards1911]

My controllers power up, but nothing happens on screen when I press buttons. Help!

[@SteveN-vf1dy]

Mine too! Did you figure it out?

[@jeremyhards1911]

@@SteveN-vf1dy mine works now! You have to connect the the little usb thing to the main stick. This should work!

[@MrAukahi]

Did this game stick China with the game elemental gear bolt ps1

[@Jendrik2000]

Is Pokémon on the Stick?

[@mohamedcassimfouzulameen8977]

Did it support for pc ???

[@ankitachoubey542]

Yes 👍

[@MONSTER1503]

Does it have Mario bros 3

[@grumsproduktion4083]

One glaring problem i got with this stick is that when you play NES games the sound gradually starts lagging off and follows you through so you have to reboot the games, so NES games are unplayable :/

[@sw1tch4lb]

N64 roms??