Pacman Pocket Player My Arcade Review

[@randysmith7094]

Did anyone else notice that Blinky, the red ghost, goes to the top left corner? In every other Pac Man Blinky makes his way to the top right corner. The ghost patterns are completely different. Though it's not like the original, it mixes things up a bit. Interesting, I wish someone would dump the ROM to try on Genesis emulators.

[@GenXGrownUp]

I did notice that the ghost behavior doesn't match the arcade original, but that's not surprising. Very few people even realize that the ghosts had determined logic to their behaviors so they don't miss it when it's absent or deviates. As such, copies like this usually don't give it much thought.

[@elgooGmirrorExists]

It has been dumped I believe!

[@BrookeandCorey]

Hi Jon would you please do a review of The my arcade micro player caveman ninja next

[@GenXGrownUp]

I do have that one. I'll add it to the list of possible projects. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@leejoe86686]

3:28 4:42 The sound on my micro player has a better speaker cuz, The one on yours is tiny bit distorted.

[@leejoe86686]

4:21 Mine doesn't have the startup sound 2 times. I'm pretty lucky that I don't have the that is inaccurate.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Is your model the Pocket Player or the Pocket Player Pro?

[@leejoe86686]

@@GenXGrownUp It's the 2018 Pocket Player.

[@AbeM.]

I got this one for Pac-Man, but Pac-Panic ended up being the reason I return to it every now and then. Love the puzzle mode, I keep the password on a little piece of paper in the battery compartment. It was my first time playing Pac-Mania as well, and I really liked it, though I just wish the sound emulation there was a bit better, and in general, it would be much much better if the highscores saved.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks for watching, Abe.

[@MegaDestajadorXZ]

Hoy vi esta portátil de Pacman a 20.00 dólares . Casi la compro pero no lo hice porque solo venían 3 juegos y pensé como gastaré 20 dólares en unos juegos que ya pasaron tantos años y solo vienen 3. Al menos hubieran puesto 50 juegos o como la sub que tiene 400 y 500 juegos. No se si tendran las de 600. Conclusión no me gustó esta portátil de Pacman y no entra en mi colección.

[@MegaDestajadorXZ]

Gracias

[@Jayden-gn8ot]

Hey there Jon I’m want to wish you a happy new year it’s Jayden.

[@TiffanyJClark]

My friend has one of these, his mom got him it. To be completely honest, this device sucks. They need better sound quality, better price tag, and more. Also, the layout of the original Pac-Man isn't even accurate. They could've made an option to change Pac-Man to vertical instead of horizontal, because the scores are on the sides. Normally, it'd be on the top. Definitely not worth the 40 bucks, should be 15 bucks.

[@GenXGrownUp]

👌

[@Jayden-gn8ot]

Hey Jon it has been a long time since I last talk to you happy new year 2023 buddy

[@MusicMan32K]

Got this when it first came out. It definitely is some kind of Genesis version of Pac-Man

[@GenXGrownUp]

It makes all kind of logic, since the other two titles are direct Genesis titles. There certainly wouldn't be two chipsets inside.

[@new_kingdom8679]

🙂Pac-Panic is actually PAC-ATTACK on the SNES, A Super Nintendo game. I actually have the SNES Cartridge for PAC-ATTACK. IT'S a Must own if you have Super Nintendo Cartridges. I have No idea why they re-named the game.

[@bigemugamer]

I don't care for the pixel imperfect pellets in the first Pac Man game, plus the lack of high score memory makes this a no go for me. Great review, now I know what it's about.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks for watching. 😀

[@gabedrawsthings]

It's always a pixel-tastic day when GxG uploads!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks for your kindness, DanteAnimates!

[@chrisezelle]

👍🏼😎♥️

[@Monitor1CC]

Another great video! I’ve seen the handheld units from My Arcade and while they looked nice I kind of brushed them over since most of them (unsurprisingly) use NES roms. But I am pleasantly surprised that this at least uses an arcade style ROM. That, plus procrastinating on giving Pac Panic a chance for years makes me kinda want this now.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks, Monitor1CC. I've played more of Pac-Panic (Pac-Attack) since recording this, and while it's not a barn-burner or a new favorite, I have gone back to it a few times as a pleasant distraction.

[@philipdefibaugh5683]

I thought it used the same ROM as the 40th anniversary cab, but the intro repeating each time and the eating sound fx sounds less leathery rubbing. Is there a ghost roll call in the intro to Pacman on this game? The other 2 games SUCK!

[@GenXGrownUp]

I'm working on a directly side-by-side ROM comparison of those two units right now, Phil. It's got it coming! 😉

[@cryptocoffee13]

I got this one, and I am glad I did! Easy to play on the run or for travel. Good for kids in the car. Passing time waiting somewhere. I ended up with the Bases Loaded, Mrs Pac-Man, Galaga, Bubble Bobble and the Dig-Dug pocket versions!

[@GenXGrownUp]

I recently picked up the Bases Loaded new at a flea market. I may review it in the future. Thanks for watching!

[@BrookeandCorey]

Hey Jon how are you doing it’s Jayden

[@GenXGrownUp]

I see that. Hiya, Jayden! 😀

[@jonathonearl482]

Pac-Mania is a favorite of mine!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Yeah? I was never able to get into it myself, but I did appreciate the isometric take on the original.

[@robindude233]

I own the PAC-MAN Pocket Player and I LOVE IT! There are 3 more Namco Pocket Players left: Ms. PAC-MAN, Galaga, and Dig Dug. If you review another one, just choose which arcade game is your favorite! :) My only problem with the device is that it ain't rechargeable like a phone.

[@GenXGrownUp]

There's a Bases Loaded Pocket Player that I just spotted the other day. That looks interesting too.

[@robindude233]

@@GenXGrownUp I'd definitely recommend review more Pocket Players if it's interesting to you.

[@GamerAlexYT]

It also looks like a GBA (Game Boy Advance)

[@GenXGrownUp]

It does

[@GamerAlexYT]

@@GenXGrownUp there is a galaga, Ms pacman, dig dug and others in pocket players

[@desperatedan3985]

Picked up one for £10 here in the UK, can’t complain👌

[@ChaossX77]

Truly unbelievable how far technology has come.

[@philipdefibaugh5683]

I think it is the same ROM as the 40th cab, but with different sounds.

[@GenXGrownUp]

I don't think so, Phil. It's very close, but with enough differences to make it, at the very least, a different version of this port. As you may have seen toward the end of this review, I'm working on a comparison of the two specifically to compare the Pac-Man'ness of the two. 😊

[@MauiXoXo]

I checked your video reviews first b4 opening this thing. Because if it's something lousy I'll pass it on to my 8 year-old nephew.😁🤣😁😝

[@GenXGrownUp]

I'm honored that you find that kind of value in my reviews. Thanks. So, what's the verdict? Keeping it or gifting it forward? 😉

[@JayCuzz1]

ye thx mate, i just got one from CVS for 34 bucks, and seeing how i got no phone, at least this will keep me entertained for while

[@GenXGrownUp]

For sure. Enjoy!

[@ESP1138]

Never call me Gen X. Call me Child of the 80's or Pac-Man Generation.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Roger that. 😉

[@CrimsonNick171]

Short of Pac-Man Arrangement, it's basically if the GBA Pac-Man collection became a handheld.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Hrm. I hadn't thought of that. Cool.

[@michaellarocca1435]

Great episode! That Tetris style Pac-Man looks really fun!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thank you, Michael. I'm starting to play it a bit more and learn the ins & outs. It's a bit more complex than a standard Tetris clone.

[@linc_gb]

I just got mine out, and wondered what the point of the USB thing on the top was for since this used batteries

[@GenXGrownUp]

I believe you can play off batteries or USB power.

[@taniadelizsc]

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[@GenXGrownUp]

Eu passei seu comentário através Google Tradutor, mas ainda não consegui entender. Desculpe.

[@renefigueroa6309]

You technically reviewed that Data East handheld a while ago. Not sure why it's so hard to get the actual arcade roms for Pac-Man and Pac-Mania.

[@GenXGrownUp]

The less said about that Data East thing the better.

[@OrdoNekro]

Great review! I’ve not tried the Pac-Man version so thanks for showcasing this one. If you plan on getting more Pocket Players, I’d recommend the Galaga and Contra units

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks, ordo. I'll take that under advisement. If I grab another one, Galaga would probably be the next in line.

[@OrdoNekro]

@@GenXGrownUp The Galaga rom is better than the mini arcade unit's. I don't understand what that deal is, haha

[@BruceLee-sn5wo]

It’s awesome just got it today and it’s awesome and I’m glad I picked it up :)

[@GenXGrownUp]

Nice!

[@jessragan6714]

You ever get a chance to play Annalynn on Steam? Just curious!

[@GenXGrownUp]

I did indeed. Design was decidedly throwback, but I found the physics and hit detection to be a bit frustrating.

[@videosforfun123]

I got mine today and it’s fun and good to use, my only problem is that the screen really hurts my eyes like a lot

[@GenXGrownUp]

Oh, no.

[@Emceemur]

Wwoot! These reviews are always super fun 🤩 !

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks for the love, Emceemur!

[@philipdefibaugh5683]

Both Pac Panic and Pacmania both appear on the Namco Arcade huge cab by My Arcade.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Nice. I have that sitting on the bench just waiting to be reviewed some day.

[@wtos9153]

I saw a video that exposes this is a Genesis. F3lJhAlQ8Q4. And it has that song on it.

[@greggreattricksnarke5916]

Hey Jon I just got myself the Anker sound core Bluetooth speaker I use my tablet for my music my tablet has Bluetooth on it I love the speaker when I saw the test you did a awhile back on space invaders your right it doses make it sound better.

[@GenXGrownUp]

It's a pretty great speaker, right? 🔊

[@greggreattricksnarke5916]

@@GenXGrownUp I really like this speaker I give the anker sound core speaker 5 stars in my book and two thumbs up

[@NoahCameronGoldstein]

I just recently bought this handheld at Newbury Comics like 4 or 5 days ago, it hasn't even been a week. I like the system so far, the one thing that's kind of annoying about it is the fact that for starters, I can only place the shield that covers the batteries on the right side of the back of the console, and... Not the left side of the back of it for some reason. So, I have no choice but to just leave it off. Not a huge deal, but it's still kind of odd why it only fits on one side. As far as the gameplay goes though, at least just the main game, it's Pac-Man, and it's a good way to make the time pass by if you're on your way to work while taking the train, for instance. One thing that kind of bugs me though is the fact that the controls for the system are... A tiny bit delayed... Particularly when you're trying to move to the right when you're moving down. This isn't usually a big deal, however, if I have a ghost that's literally right above me, I don't really have the time to waste like 2 seconds just to move right because by then, the ghost has already touched me, which gets annoying. Overall though, it's a pretty solid system. Probably not worth 48 dollars, which is what I paid for it, to me, this is probably only worth about $19.99 which is probably what it goes for if you can find one of these at a Walgreens or something like that, but overall, it's not half bad actually.

[@Rooodbwoy]

No way to speed mod pac man? Don’t like it slow.

[@GenXGrownUp]

The speed-up chip made it quite a different game, to be sure.

[@BrookeandCorey]

Hello Jon it’s Jayden how are you doing

[@GenXGrownUp]

Recovering from COVID

[@russellj.s.257]

I love mine,I got my girlfriend the Ms. Pac Man one for Mother's day

[@GabeGarrett-t7s]

Great video brother! You should try the My Arcade Dig Dug pocket player

[@drewthecreativefamp]

It doesn’t save da high sroce

[@GenXGrownUp]

Da.

[@JohnJimMilton]

11th like p.s I CANT WAIT!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks, Liam.

[@JohnJimMilton]

@@GenXGrownUp 😁

[@ghostops3604]

i wonder if you can jailbreak it

[@GenXGrownUp]

Jailbreak? It's not locked down to any carrier or app store or anything, so there are no barriers to hacking if that's your thing.

[@draythegamer7230]

I have to say I have one of these, and they are literally exactly what he said

[@josepha3805]

No joystick? F### it

[@GenXGrownUp]

👌

[@71dman350]

If anyone has bad sound, you have a faulty unit. Some reviews have said that the sound is distorted. Hopefully you have purchased it from either eBay or Amazon so you can get a refund. Mine sounds great, just like in this video.

[@christinethoms2693]

I got my Pacman pocket player At walgreens with my mom

[@leejoe86686]

I like your intro in the beginning.

[@GenXGrownUp]

The collage of previous reviews? Thanks. It wasn't until I was doing this video that I realized just HOW MANY I had covered!

[@leejoe86686]

@@GenXGrownUp I know right?

[@jodyneal4969]

Got it. Love it

[@GenXGrownUp]

Cool. Thanks for watching.

[@Formerpresidentbarackobama696]

sixth like

[@GenXGrownUp]

🏆

[@JustXavi]

tip: when game over you can try again with save level only once put more credits if you do only one then it won't work

[@GenXGrownUp]

Note taken.

[@CaptainLamb6]

First video I watched from this channel. Pretty good content.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks. Happy to have the click! 😘 Glad you enjoyed.

[@chrisleibowitz9063]

Got contra one I was very disappointed

[@GenXGrownUp]

Oh, yeah? Good to know. That's one that people have actually recommended.

[@chrisleibowitz9063]

Dpad if u can call it that is atrocious

[@GenXGrownUp]

@@chrisleibowitz9063 From the your-mileage-may-vary department, that's my not experience with this model. It's definitely more mushy than I'd like, but control is accurate.

[@BrookeandCorey]

Hey Jon my man have you reviewed the caveman ninja micro player yet

[@GenXGrownUp]

No, I never have. I have it sitting proudly on my shelf, but sadly, never even opened! 🪨

[@SteveBrandon]

Yeah, I think if I was going to opt for a tiny arcade thing dedicated to a single game or series, I would definitely rather play on a handheld device with a similar form factor to a Game Boy Advance that's ergonomically comfortable to play with a normal-sized D-pad and buttons instead of one of those arcade machine-shaped consoles with the tiny buttons that are too freaking close together. The best modern way to play these games on a standalone unit rather than on a normal console is probably an Arcade 1-Up but those are too expensive for me and I don't have the space for them anyway.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Makes sense.

[@digitaldylantingles7784]

Is there no highscore system in the Pac man game? It never seems to save for me 😕

[@jville7474]

Came here looking for an answer to this as well, my high scores don’t save. Just bought this cause of this video but yeah I just assumed it would save the high scores.

[@jcstahl]

You guys gonna be at DragonCon this year?

[@GenXGrownUp]

No, not DragonCon this time around. This show is just too big for us and we get lost in the shuffle. The Southern-Fried Gaming Expo is in just a couple weeks in Atlanta and we'll definitely be there, though.

[@Coffee.2.0]

Only one left in Walgreens should I get it I'm sure it's still there should I ?

[@GenXGrownUp]

I gave my best advice in the review. You'll need to decide if it's right for you.

[@Coffee.2.0]

@@GenXGrownUp ok

[@Mr.sk-GBXN-ih]

僕も買ってみようかな

[@world_quest]

O-o my question can you charge it? But how does that work? Telll me if it needs battery or charger or both

[@GenXGrownUp]

1:45

[@world_quest]

I love how you reply to people who watch your channel noice

[@GenXGrownUp]

@@world_quest Thanks. I'm very grateful to those who watch, so I try answer as many comments as possible.

[@Kdgangontop7.62]

I got it today. I love it.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Very cool. 😀

[@BrookeandCorey]

Hey Jon good night 💤 🌙

[@GenXGrownUp]

🛌💤

[@reyesalvarezraul]

Can we add games ??

[@GenXGrownUp]

Not natively, but nothing a little hacking couldn't fix. There are much better platforms for that purpose, though.

[@Charmander009]

This thing came Out long time ago

[@GenXGrownUp]

Yeah. So did I.