PacMan Micro Arcade vs. Tiny Arcade Super Impulse | GenX Arcade Classic Comparison

[@jesseemullen]

I appreciate you doing all these compare and contrast videos. I'm not *that* much of a completest, so having the "best" small versions of every classic arcade game is paramount for me. As always, I'm a very satisfied viewer :)

[@GenXGrownUp]

I'm glad to be helping you weed out the losers, Jesse!

[@bugstomper4670]

The speaker in the Micro Arcade is a flat speaker, like inside a digital watch. Designed for alarm beeping. To keep it thin. So it's no surprise the sound is not good.

[@GenXGrownUp]

I keep hearing that, and yet I have a flat smartphone with excellent audio fidelity, so time to step up the hardware!

[@jeremoople]

@@GenXGrownUp Also, Nintendo's Mario and Zelda Anniversary Game and Watches are similar size and form factor and they sound much better.They were also limited releases and way more expensive, but that's just because Nintendo can get away with using their name to charge you more than the thing is actually worth.

[@ninjamaster3453]

Just cuz they add a key chain to something, doesn't make it good for keys.

[@GenXGrownUp]

#FACTS

[@corellioncrusaderproductio4679]

@@GenXGrownUp I think the keychain just kind of exaggerates the size of the machine.

[@maxlarock8788]

@@corellioncrusaderproductio4679 EXACTLY.

[@Denis-fp7ku]

The light up marquee and cabinet graphics make the tiny arcade a nice collectible. The attention given to sound and gameplay is equally impressive. You can hang it from your car rearview mirror. Lol.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Not a bad idea, Denis.

[@darrellr267]

I would say kids can hang it on their back packs, but I don't think kids are into Retro games.

[@Denis-fp7ku]

@@darrellr267 Kids and young people in Japan have been using things like the tiny arcade as fashion accessories for years. The more I think about it, is it possible the clip is not made for keys?

[@ecor150]

I like the light up marquee. Wish it had usb plug in so you can connect to your computer or outlet

[@troysmith159]

I got a one of the Micro Pacmans from the Gamestop clearance bin. Honestly for what it is, it's fine. Dont really wanna play for more than 10 minutes at a time, but its impressive that there's a color backlit screen. For what they are, its alright.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Yep, I agree. It's alright.

[@troysmith159]

@@GenXGrownUp It''s small and plays Pacman. Those are the only two things it needs to do.

[@stewbacca2119]

Hey Jon, another great video, I'm not defending the sound on the micro, but I can tell you that has to be a piezo style buzzer that they are forcing pwm sound through. I've built some raspberry pi portables and when I tried to use the piezo buzzers as speakers I got that same sound. Even a small speaker, will need an amp circuit and physically more room than that micro has. It's a pity, but I can see why they did what they did. A bad choice, but I can see why they did that. As Scotty would say, 'Ye canna change the laws of physics Cap'n!'

[@GenXGrownUp]

Hey, Stew -- don't try to confuse the issue with facts! If the little speaker on the bottom edge of my phone can play Bohemian Rhapsody in all its glory, you can find a speaker that fits in this size unit that doesn't sound like a train wreck! 😜

[@stewbacca2119]

@@GenXGrownUp too chay!

[@TopSpot123]

Don't forget you also reviewed the Super Impulse Cracker Barrel exclusive Tabletop version of this as well. And just in case it matters for search results, I wanted to let you know that across your channel, Pac-Man is spelled both with and without a hyphen in video titles somewhat randomly.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Right. We found that certain spellings trend higher than others, so we do experimentation with that. 😀 Some "Pac-Man" and others "PacMan" -- I hate that the latter is wrong, but it has better searchability.

[@BrookeandCorey]

Teeny micro arcade sound I can’t sleep with this sound

[@GenXGrownUp]

No, I wouldn't recommend trying to sleep to it.

[@milesIronwood93]

I found a micro pacman that I was able to try out at walgreens, the horrible sound was the first thing I noticed. I wouldn't mind playing with the sound off if it controls well

[@GenXGrownUp]

Yep, with sound off it's pretty tolerable. 😊

[@EpicFurbynerd76YO]

Or if you really wanted to, you could try and hack it.. But I doubt you can really do that

[@ProudEdits4U]

Another great video.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks, Pac!

[@philipdefibaugh5683]

The mice have come to play Micro Pacman lol.

[@GenXGrownUp]

It certainly squeaks like a mouse!

[@albertramirez9770]

‘I want my I want my I want that Pac-Man “keychain” ‘; totally BIG GenX “feels” from such a tiny “arcade” machine 🥰👍🏼

[@AF.281OldChannel]

I have the micro arcade Pac-Man, it’s very good!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Yeah, for sure, Red.

[@jesseemullen]

5:58 To be fair, non of us can keep up with the "tiny/mini/micro" branding on all of these units xD. And I'm a Gen Z-er

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks for giving me a pass on this one. I re-shot several times when I caught myself, but during editing I heard all the ones where I _didn't_ catch myself. I figured an apology/explanation would garner me a little understanding. 😀

[@PaperCutz-lo2ri]

I have both of those and I have them now

[@GenXGrownUp]

Cool

[@bruhjacksonton7241]

Either I’m getting the my arcade Pac-Man, or this tiny pacman

[@GenXGrownUp]

Since it has the NES port, the My Arcade is probably the more playable of the two, but you can't beat the Tiny Arcade for portability!

[@ghenry2900]

3 things. 1. Before I watched this video, I for sure figured I'd want the micro one just due to its smaller size. After video, Holy hell I can't stand it. And I'm really impressed with the tiny/mini arcade. If I find it for $10, I think for sure I'm gonna grab it. 2. I'm glad us distinguished adults don't need manuals haha. I'd rather learn by trial and error, even if I reach the point of wanting to tear my hair out. 3. Is pacman your favorite game? Have you tried the pacman champion editions on ps4/xbox/Nintendo switch? It puts a pretty interesting spin on the game. I think I prefer the simplicity of the originals though.

[@GenXGrownUp]

1. Me too, ghenold. Me too. 2. Damn straight! 3. It's not my favorite, but I like it. Definitely played all the remix/champion/etc. versions -- fun twists. 4. Thanks for watching!

[@darrellr267]

Cracker Barrel first started selling these tiny arcades for about 20 dollars, but Walmart has them for 12.88. I picked up the Galaga, and Galazian ones.

[@geribaldi2]

Could be the hardware on the 2nd unit / form factor that limits the sound hardware (just guessing)

[@GenXGrownUp]

You're likely right. But we know small speakers can generate better sound. Just look at how nice even a 5-year-old cell phone sounds with a tiny speaker.

[@bwillythekid8249]

A bubble bobble one would be cool.

[@andyscully]

Saved me some money. Thanks 😊 I picked the Tetris version and was looking into expanding the collection. I'll pass on the Pacman. Now on to watch more of your reviews. Thanks again.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Hey, double bonus, Scullinator. I saved you some money and you made my day by watching some more of our stuff! Thanks! 😊

[@lizardart99]

Tbh the Tetris one is perfect. I have that and this pacman mostly out of the novelty of having those games just easily accessible to me.

[@RayRayZ28]

Try the table top Pac-Man from Tiny Arcade. It’s very cool. I prefer the Ms. Pac-Man Tiny Arcade over this one from the video

[@GenXGrownUp]

I did. Have a look: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6HFZYqVjZacfJI

[@rosealexander9007]

I was just thinking about Qburt yesterday. But I couldn't remember what it was called. Thanks 😊.

[@GenXGrownUp]

My pleasure, Rose! Glad you got a shot of nostalgia!

[@rosealexander9007]

@@GenXGrownUp 😊😊

[@darrellr267]

I like the tiny arcades mostly for the look of a arcade cabinet. I bought the Galazian, and Galaga ones for 12.88 each at Walmart. I hear Cracker Barrel sells a exculsive one that has Ms Pacman, and Galaga on the same tiny cabinet. Big points for the light up marquee. I have plenty of the my arcade cabinets, and two 3/4 size 1up arcade cabinets, and they don't light up.

[@ButterSpider3]

Nice placement of acytal ...claustrophobic... whatever that word was! 😂😎

[@GenXGrownUp]

Haha! Couldn't fit it into the last video, so I got George covered in this one.

[@KarynLaura]

Hi. lol I’d say "pac-mans" .lol.Cool video, as always. 😊👍👍👍

[@sweetnovember21]

Yes 🙌🏽 and the kids have been here since the night and they have to work

[@GenXGrownUp]

❓

[@robdcollector2808]

im curious to see a review of the tiny table top pac man. It looks cool! That micro pacman should have been yellow plastic...im not into that clear plastic look at all...even the sound is aweful

[@GenXGrownUp]

Hey, Robd, I've reviewed lots of table-top Pac-Man units on the channel. I bet if you browse our other videos you just might find what you're looking for.

[@georgesumpter6097]

I wonder which of these was released 1st? If the Micro was 1st it could explain why they got the sound right with the Tiny. Since this is a version 1 Micro, maybe they fixed things with a version 2? Also, did that Micro case really say "Authentic Sounds"? WTF

[@GenXGrownUp]

I can't find authoritative evidence, but I'm pretty sure the Tiny Arcades were released in advance of the Micros. Which makes it all the more baffling!

[@Fungib1e]

Ermahgawd those sounds!!! Owww!

[@GenXGrownUp]

#FACTS

[@philipdefibaugh5683]

I can't find the micro blue Pacman arcade anywhere including eBay and Amazon.

[@Jayden.williams583]

Like ya Donkey Kong hat 😉👍

[@thomascampr]

Great dust collectors

[@lynchie137]

And I thought the sounds on the 2600 port of the game were bad. But that Micro Arcade version is just flat out terrible. So terrible in fact that it makes the aforementiond 2600 port sound decent in comparison...

[@GenXGrownUp]

Sounds on the 2600 were "better" but that's not saying much. 😜

[@zachandrobvermaasanddeatha457]

What about the micro arcade Tetris

[@zachandrobvermaasanddeatha457]

The Tetris is the only good one

[@GenXGrownUp]

What about it?

[@TreadTheDonutDuck]

I feel like they should’ve put the keychain on the micro unit instead...

[@Kalamari24]

Is it possible to turn the noise off on the micro arcade?

[@GenXGrownUp]

Sure. See here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnKomZWPgtWomqs

[@Kalamari24]

@@GenXGrownUp Oh lol, I was so focused on how ear grating the micro arcade was that I missed that. Thank you kindly.

[@GenXGrownUp]

@@Kalamari24 Oh, believe me, I get it!

[@Ace1000ks19751982]

The controls are too small, and the screen is very hard on my eyes.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Nothing a pair of reading glasses didn't fix for me! 😆

[@Ace1000ks19751982]

@@GenXGrownUp lol

[@Zunree1869]

I hear that the tiny arcade has all 256 levels aswell. Am I right or wrong when saying that.

[@GenXGrownUp]

I can neither confirm nor deny - haven't played it long enough to find out.

[@Zunree1869]

@@GenXGrownUp ok

[@sirdaddytopper]

Tiny Arcade screens die (white screen)very quickly. Cute but pointless.

[@Cloud-cu3fn]

Where do you get those arcades???

[@GenXGrownUp]

Mostly Walmart & Amazon: amzn.to/38uROS8

[@Cloud-cu3fn]

@@GenXGrownUp thx I will only buy the keychain one cause the other one has the bad noise

[@hendo19742]

I WAS RUBBISH AT PACKMAN!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@philipdefibaugh5683]

It sounds like a mouse 🐁 eating cheese instead of power pellets.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Squeak. Squeak. Squeak.

[@ninjamaster3453]

That's too small for gen x. They need reading glasses at this point. (I'm not being mean, just saying)

[@GenXGrownUp]

Yep. Need 'em and use 'em. Especially during recording this video!

[@PaperCutz-lo2ri]

I like blue better

[@GenXGrownUp]

Even with those sounds?! 😜

[@PaperCutz-lo2ri]

@@GenXGrownUp .yep

[@CacandMeese21]

Hi

[@GenXGrownUp]

Hello

[@jonathanborron602]

6:26-7:47 Shame ShAmE SHAME micro arcade creators! You should know better. Click the link at the top of the comment to see why...!!!

[@GenXGrownUp]

squeeeeeeeeeee 😉

[@jonathanborron602]

Quick trivia time! I will ask you one question. You must answer it in order to play. I will say the best answer as soon as 10 people has attempted to answer correctly The question is Would you rather have the tiny arcade, or the micro arcade? Hint: look at each one of them by watching the entire video, or simply click these links below: Tiny arcade 3:53-6:07 Micro arcade 6:36-7:27

[@jonathanborron602]

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[@ChristopherPepper06]

4:00

[@GenXGrownUp]

That sure is a timecode!

[@buddygoeswest1]

HHHHHH

[@GenXGrownUp]

That's a lot of H's.

[@Injectorman]

At the writing of my comment. I'm on a trashy copy of an I pad/ Alcatel joy pad 2 Trust me The micro arcade has better standards than this fake ipad

[@Injectorman]

funny thing 5:51 GAHHH WHY CANT I KEEP THOSE STRAIGHT TEENY TINY MINY MINEY MiCrO ItSy BitSy…

[@Injectorman]

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[@Formerpresidentbarackobama696]

207th like!

[@GenXGrownUp]

🏆

[@Orangienblue]

Can the micro arcade fit in your wallet?

[@GenXGrownUp]

You could cram into a wallet, but probably not in the space reserved for a credit card due to thickness. Also, I'd be concerned about affecting the buttons if it were sat on for an extended period. Certainly pocket-friendly, though.

[@danielellis7612]

This is a repurposed arduboy.

[@GenXGrownUp]

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