Pandora's Box in your Arcade1up? Is it worth it? Why so many versions?

[@WickedGamerCollector]

I love that Neo Geo Cabinet :D !

[@scottboehmer1975]

For anyone going for an Alphacade, there's a JAMMA version set up for the non-family version Pandora's Box. Also, Pandora's Box 6 has an option to favorite games, which makes for a pretty handy way to sort through games (apparently. I have a Pandora's Box 6 but am still waiting on my Alphacade to hook it up).

[@Crewzing6]

Bought a Pandora Box 6 on AMAZON. Prime so quick delivery. I emailed the vendor the same day to get info on installing games. I have never messed with computers before, but a few quick searches on google and KZbin and my PB6 was up and running with no issues. Games list is padded with a few multiple copies of the same games but not bad for having 1300 games. Some fighters like tekken and virtua fighter dont work but most fighters work on it. Overall i love it. Built an arcade melamine cabinet for it and now looks exactly like an arcade machine

[@joeyjojojunior4886]

Christopher Hernandez got a link to the one you got from Amazon? It’s an official 3A Pandora?

[@stefughknee07]

Hi Chris. Can you help me, please. I bought the same one on amazon and I am having a hard time with that color wire goes on what button.

[@stefughknee07]

I bought the one with the kit to replace the buttons because I was watching the video by ETA prime that said we needed to replace the buttons because the arcade 1up it comes with is not compatible with the pandora box 6

[@rayteruyajr.106]

Side note on the Pandora’s Key 7: you can do 3-4 player using a usb hub, but player 3-4 won’t process any control inputs by itself (which causes the board to reset). To fix this , have player 1 or 2 active.

[@RetroRalph]

Thanks for the info, I didn't realize that... VERY COOL!

[@IceCubeInMyIceTea]

Thank you, so many people are misinformed about this product.

[@WickedGamerCollector]

Great video, I did not make this video because every time i'm ready to make Pandora's Box video what to get... TADAaaaaa... new version has arrived... Ahahaha....

[@randyiron2]

Holy shiat! This is the earliest video I remember seeing of yours. I just went back to look how long I’ve been watching you! I remember this video like it was yesterday. Time sure does fly by when having fun!!

[@randyiron2]

I may have went back and saw this video. I know it’s been close to 2 years I’ve been watching though.

[@TheRealRustyGrill]

The legend is back at it again!! Incredible video! Incredible shirt! Incredible thumbnail photo!! Hahahaa #Legend

[@dooronron69]

I bought the 3a 8 button pandora box 6 because of the 7 menu system looking too tedious, I'm glad I did, the 6 is amazing, just going through testing which ps1 games work and which don't at the moment, I'd say it's a 50/50 result so far, I've only been adding ps1 games that don't need shoulder buttons as pandora doesn't have them, great bit of kit and love all the retro gaming memories it's bringing back.....

[@randyiron2]

Wow! Although I do Like this video I do see how much better you are with making videos currently! Way to go!

[@shubidubi2821]

I bought the green Pandora Box 6 after watching this video, with joysticks and buttons from the official store in AliExpress and It works great, inside a bar-top cabinet that I made.

[@CollaborationNation]

Upgrade your joystick handles with bat tops! Get them here: www.ebay.com/itm/223232623196

[@Charleito]

Pandora’s box... does it run soul edge? Tekken 3? Tekken tag? Killer instinct? Lmk

[@GODCONVOYPRIME]

Unfortunately it does but not as well. Rather most of those games don't play and if they do they're ps one versions.

[@antlearn5030]

@@GODCONVOYPRIME which box play those games pretty good?

[@limp6986]

Thanks for this video! It's exactly what I wanted

[@MrBrandonbarlow]

Can you do an update to this? Maybe update it with the 3d and DX

[@nathanlopez5667]

Is there any of these boards that emulate Donkey Kong jr. Or Donkey Kong 3 with the right sound a lot of the sound is missing from some of the games the older games even on the real Pandora's Box which I do have which I believe is the Pandora's Box 4 my other two are bootlegs

[@RetroRalph]

Hey Nathan... check out the 60 in 1 board, it might be just what you're looking for: diyarcade.com/collections/all-game-boards/products/60-in-1-multi-game-jamma-pcb-board-vertical

[@tmz90]

What’s the best pandora box to buy right now? Thanks 🙏

[@toastae21]

Hey Ralph, Ive built a bar top arcade from scratch before, including all cabinet work (which took the longest lol) i have one question if you could answer please, I want to build another and noticed that instead of wiring using jamma harness to pandora box 6 arcade version, could I wire all my buttons and joysticks to the usb encoder that comes with my aliexpress button and joystick kit and then buy a family version this time (the one with three usb ports and use these usb ports for each players set of controllers instead of jamma harness, I thought this was a given and that id done it wrong the first time but i cant find any info on ppl doing the wiring this way. is it possible? thanks

[@colemikay]

Loved the blast from the past part lol too funny! What stick and button pack do you recommend?

[@Puddy686]

Can you hook these up to a television?

[@robumphrey1344]

Ali express ads no game files included and apparently the the u drive is completely unstructured, folder wise. Is this new since you posted this video?

[@RetroRalph]

It's hit or miss, it seems a few of the Pandora's boxes I have bought in the US directly from amazon or eBay have roms included. However, the official store (If you want to call it that)... seems to require you to download them after the fact. I suppose this is to get around the legal gray area. They can say "we don't ship it with games". Although I'm not sure why they care since they break this rule constantly on other products and include the roms. Typically they now provide you with a download link and you download and unpack the files onto the included flash drive once you have the system. So you still get them, you just need to do a few additional steps. Thanks for watching, this is a rather old video, I should probably do a follow-up. Thanks again!

[@robumphrey1344]

Thanks for the info. Love all your vids, very informative and easy to relate too kind of dude you are.

[@yeezy-zeezun3985]

Wheres the best place to get one of those neo geo cabinets with loaded games?

[@briangeraty2564]

Thank R. Ralph! Very helpful. Would I have to have a coin up button on the jamma style pandora 9? Just wanna flip flop with my existing 60 and 1

[@Gorilla_Jones]

Super informative video, great work.

[@bigmarkdarula]

Gorilla Jones funny seeing you here from savage geese

[@kerbappeal4910]

Where and how did you get that neo geo cabinet

[@omarshah9585]

Can you not connect USB sticks? I changed my 1up sticks to the led ones that have USB encoders

[@pawemacher7405]

If this systems with preloaded games are legal; Can I buy it on amazon for instance without any fears?

[@do0rkn0b]

you're not going to get in trouble for having roms, the seller will get in trouble for selling them. don't sweat it.

[@popeye7833]

For your idea what is thé best mod please for arcade1up..

[@TalkingDonkey2]

🔥🔥🔥

[@joeyjojojunior4886]

1. How is the ordering experience from their official store? 2. Does the new 6 have games installed? Thought I read somewhere it doesn’t. They send you a down link? 3. I currently use a Pi in my arcade bartop, I want to make it easier for my kids and guests to use. Is the Pandora’s box interface easier to deal with? Love the Pi but for someone who’s never used one it can be a pain to navigate and screw up.

[@RetroRalph]

JoeyJoJo Junior It took about 3 weeks to receive it. The games are not installed but you email them once received and you should get an immediate response with a download link. I like the PB because it’s plug and play but it does lack flexibility in the sense that it’s really tied to a single set of emulators that really only cover FBA, MAME and PS1. You can add games but you can’t add emulators. So with the ease of use comes those trade offs. I hope this helps and thanks for supporting the channel. Please subscribe if you enjoy the content.

[@joeyjojojunior4886]

Retro Ralph thanks for the input. What’s the best way to pay through Aliexpress? I’m not super cool with using a credit card for an overseas purchase.

[@mikestein1024]

JoeyJoJo Junior look to Amazon then

[@dwayneraimer]

oh my god..please retro Ralph---can you please do a detailed video on how you wired that pandoras box harness to your arcade 1 up cabinet. You showed the back of it for a hot second. I am having a very hard time getting my buttons and joysticks to work. Please show me how you wired that harness. I have no idea which wire goes where and theres like 100 colored wires. Makes no sense on the wiring diagram. I am a visual learner. Any help would be majorly huge. Thanks

[@RetroRalph]

Dwayne... would love to help. Please shoot me an email [e-mail]

[@s1andman1]

Hey man I looked at the Pandora box 6 family and they have a stipulation added that says no games will be included on disk in future because of licencing problems. Does this mean no games are included from now on or just the ones on the board. This would be a waste of money if they don't actually include the 1300 games they used to. Just a little confused about their web sight add for the Pandora box 6 family. Thanks

[@CharlieBdeaD]

Hey. Can I install a Pandoras Box in my Mortal Kombat Arcade1Up cabinet? Would I just plug in the Family Version? And could I also just use the Family Version directly into my TV with USB controllers?

[@pintrooper2412]

So no need for usb converter with Pandora’s box just a wiring harness?

[@fconzo2470]

I got the 9S for $90 including tax and free shipping! That is a deal for the games and hardware alone dispute where it is coming from. I will Lysol it all over when I get it.

[@ryecatcher25]

Here is my advice to anyone considering these. Buy a clone pandora box. Find a sale price on ebay. I bought several of the ryu 5s boxes for 60 dollars each. I gutted the boxes and put in a pi 3b. Loaded the pi with wolfenoz 32gb arcade image. Google it Also upgraded stocks to 40 dollar pair with buttons and usb encoder. Super easy only took about 90 min to setup. Image is good to go. Also just get a quality bartop arcade kit, not a cheap 1/4 mdf pos like the 1ups.

[@man0grc]

Cool shirt!

[@mrbowtie64]

Great video! Thats a nice looking neo geo cabinet.. is it a modded arcade 1 up? Would like to see a video on it.

[@RetroRalph]

mrbowtie64 Thanks for checking out the channel! It is a modded 1up turned into a Neo Geo MVS system. I plan to do a video on it in the next few week. Please subscribe and hit the notification bell so you know when it comes out. Thanks again for supporting the channel!

[@Gamerstan80]

Me to

[@tfriendknox1]

I have the pandoras box 6 and for some reason I cant get the joysticks to send a input to the board. I plugged the harness in and the sticks don't work

[@stevechang1969]

Hey Ralph, where do you recommend to buy the OG box?

[@RetroRalph]

PB6 all the way because it's the most consistant and you can add games to it fairly easily.

[@stevechang1969]

Do you have a link where I can get one?

[@stevechang1969]

Retro Ralph what about PB 6s?

[@huntermitchell3840]

@@RetroRalph Link please and can it have Atari Namco and Sega Genesis I want Dig Dug and altered beast QQ

[@VirtualArcades]

@Retro Ralph, how does one connect power to a P6 from an isolated power supply and what are the pinouts? For example, if a wall wart power supply was not provided, can you share where the 12 volt pins exist on the board? I purchased from the link you provided above :)

[@javsalonso8295]

Got a pandora box arcade thing from amazon only complaint is mortal kombat doesn’t really work other then that it has a ton of games that do for $150 I think it was worth it

[@The1uptriforce]

Thank you and Wicked Gamer for your info but what I still dont understand is what do you honestly get from this that a pi or even a standard PC cannot get you? I hear about these all the time and I see they have an audience Im just confused as to who that audience really is or if I want to be a part of it or not. The menus are so ugly and give less features than Retropie gives is it better suited for arcade games like HOTD or any other Sega Model 2 stuff or am I better off with a standard PC for those games?

[@vicaras1]

Can I swap my controls and internals from my Pandora's box into my SF 2 arcade 1up ? Will I need anything other then the VGA board or will the wires in the Pandora be to short for the cabinet ?

[@Angultra]

I have the Pandora Box 5, works great but can't add games to it unfortunately. Easy to upgrade my double stick unit in the future though.

[@VirtualArcades]

I wonder if you could open up the 5, remove the micro sd card and read it? Additionally, if one can read the micro sd card I wonder if it is possible to put in a different p5?

[@0ldSkoolgenx]

1500 extra games you can add to the 3AGame, i have the clone Pandoras X 2020 you can add Psx,Dreamcast,Psp,N64,1000's more mame game's, also run's same hardware as the 3Agame. I preferand own both but the clone wins hands down for me.

[@toaddawet]

Nice review man--appreciate the info. The only multiboard I'm kind of interested in right now is the 60-in-1. Any experience with those? I think one of those in an A1UP Galaga or Pac-man could be pretty cool. I'd love to see a video on that.

[@RetroRalph]

I have a 60 in 1 in my A1up Galaga cabinet. It's a good board to emulate some classic arcade games. If you're looking for more the 90's / 2000 era Arcade games than the PB is a great way to go. I was planning on doing a video on the 60 in 1 mod at some point. Please subscribe and turn on notifications so you can get updates. Thanks so much for the support!

[@WilliamDaugherty]

I am intrigued by the idea of dual video outputs. Any idea of the HDMI output includes audio?

[@pintrooper2412]

Where are your usb controller boards on that control board I just got my kit and it came with two usb control boards I don’t see those on yours? Thx

[@jawfree3907]

Does the TV Box have the official version of 3A Pandora's box installed?

[@RetroRalph]

It can be ordered with the 6s (clone) or 6 (3A games version). Mine came with the 6s clone and I put an extra 6 I had from another project in it. The 6s is not bad but I like the 6 so I can add games.... Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.

[@LanceGorilla]

Great info Ralph. You my friend get a sub. Looking forward to checking more of the channel out.

[@RetroRalph]

Patric Hettman Thanks Man, go check out the newer stuff. I greatly improved both the audio and video quality over the last 3 months. Glad you enjoy the channel and I really appreciate the support! 👍🏻

[@rickschroeder3066]

What site do you recommend to buy pandora box 6 1300 joystick arcade in the US?

[@heeder777]

Mine is due to arrive tomorrow but I understand that they are no longer configured with the games. Do you know if they provide a link to download to the USB stick to install the games or am I back to hunting like the Rbpie for the ROMs/games?

[@Leonhart1982]

I got a Pandora's box 6 that is work pretty good. Only think that bothers me is the credit system. I can't add credit into a game when I choose other credit parameter that free play. Anyone have this issue ?

[@GregsGameRoom]

I had never heard of these until recently. I like how simple they are, no imaging an SD card like the Pi!

[@user-yv2cz8oj1k]

Except for saying how you coped replacing the connectors as they are really small and not standard arcade connections.

[@Brian_Ariza]

So We Shouldn’t Buy The Pandora’s Box 3D ??? I’m on the fence on which to buy

[@johnfrossard4346]

Tell me about your custom Neogeo cabinet please lol

[@hard2findtoysllc999]

Great video...new to your channel. Hoping you can point me in the right direction. Looking to install in a arcade 1up marvel superhero cabinet. Looking to only put the classic games from the 80’s and 90’s. What route do you recommend? Thanks!

[@JamesRobinson-zu9rb]

I am new with Pandora's box. When you order it do you have to build it yourself or its already assembled?

[@Rush747red]

Do you know which power adapter I should get for the pandora box 6 family edition for use in the US? I just recieved mine and did not relize it does not come with. Thanks for any info

[@RetroRalph]

Rush747red It’s a 12v 5.0A power adapter. If you look on amazon there should be several of them. I hope this helps 👍🏻

[@wettjohn]

Can you upgrade to LED buttons with the pandora's box 9 pcb ?

[@retrosarge9920]

I’m leaning toward the pandora 6 for the mod but also thinking of getting the joystick all in one as well..what’s your thoughts on it? Great video!

[@RetroRalph]

All is one is cool if you just want to hook it up and play. You can tuck it away when you're not using it so if space is an issue... it's a great option! It's got the same board inside so your gameplay experience is the same :-)

[@retrosarge9920]

Retro Ralph is there any cons other than price for gutting the “all in one”and putting it in a 1up or do you recommend getting the wiring harness and putting in your own joystick and buttons?

[@RetroRalph]

@@retrosarge9920 Well if you're looking to cut cost you could reuse the stock buttons but they're not very good. I'm afraid if you plan to play it often, then you're better off replacing the joysticks and buttons. Check out DIY Arcade Kits.. they include everything you need: diyarcade.com/collections/60-in-1-arcade-kits

[@benlomas1490]

Hey Im looking to buy a pandora box 6 from 3a games on aliexpress but the games don't come pre installed. How do I load the games?

[@Mbro3385]

benjamin lomas I would like to know as well

[@iiithegaziii451]

I think you have to send them a message and then they send you a link.

[@arthurarredondo1712]

I have the pandoras box 5s can I install in a arcade 1up?

[@RetroRalph]

You sure can, I haven't done a PB install how-to but I believe ETA prime has one. Thanks for watching man!

[@VitaEx]

Can Pandora’s box 6 use scanlines?

[@smajseraparat]

Does anyone know is there a way to hook up family verion to crt tv?

[@InvalidUserResponseGlitchout]

Super useful vid

[@johncled1516]

Isn't it better to use a laptop or PC?

[@Sam-Lawry]

They are not in real jamma but chamma (chinese jamma with 6.7 buttons),you need a adaptor with kick harness if you use one in a real arcade cabinet. Use a Pi2jamma.

[@dman1848]

typical of the Chinese to do that. What a pain in the ass. Ther whole point of Jamma is to make it plug and play not plug and mod. Kinda defeats the purpose doesnt it?

[@Sam-Lawry]

@@dman1848 Yeah and not. Jamma is great..but it’s 3 boutons..the others are just ground cables. That’s why we have ’kick harness’ specificly to any games system..Sf2..MK.. Me,I have jamma+ (5 boutons on jamma directly) and just the last one to connect directly. If you connect a chamma pandora with a jamma cabinet...you can have a short...not a big one..5volts + 5 volts..but enough to burn cables (I did it when I recieved my first arcace who was badly connected all 3 boutons short circuit). That’s why a adaptor + kick harness is the best way...you have a voltmetre on it..always usefull. And...a real story about the probably birth of the Pandora box... In 2015..back then no Pandora box with pannel plug n play...they were just multiroms jamma box 400.500 games.. I had the Combo A.V...(one of the fiirst arcade tv ’console’ in 1992) and I contacted 3A on ebay..I show them pictures of the combo a.v system...asking them if they could make a stuff like that with a double usb and jamma adaptor with a android cheap pc..just to play Willow to stv..dreamcast..cave... 6 months later...the first Pandora box pannel..exactly like the Combo A.V arrived... Trutth story...so..I am maybe the father..a cuck one...of these well sell knockoff...without any money of course ^^

[@PandorasBoxOfficialStore]

This is a good video

[@alexanderschulz6531]

Which Box is the best and which Box one can you recommend?

[@RetroRalph]

If you're buying a board or the self contained unit my favorite one is still the official 3A games Pandora's Box 6 (NOT THE CLONE).

[@alexanderschulz6531]

@@RetroRalph Thank you👍

[@GGA281080]

Daisy Wong Mortal Kombat Runs better on the 3A version?, I meed ro run propoerly Ml1-mk3 so Im wondering what its better 3A version, clone or maybe go for the raspberry pie option

[@quietstormtcb8543]

Are they preloaded already with the games?

[@ElderSlimm]

I need that shirt

[@alubaldini]

i own an artisan cabinet with crt and electronic purse im using pandora box 5s not bad

[@kyleb365]

Maybe if you’re going to title it pandora in arcade 1up you should talk about installing it in the 1up. Not just here’s what it looks like wired...

[@Assiboo1150]

Great video

[@shockman8014]

I'll wait for Pandora's box 60 it shouldn't take too long.

[@Medic7000]

Thanks for the reviews. Where did you get those MK2 signs in the background wall?

[@RetroRalph]

Thanks Man... I appreciate the support! I got the tin signs from amazon. Just search for MK tin arcade signs and they should come up for you.

[@juliusbrown769]

My list of problems with the Pandora box All Pandora boxes streams in 480p except for Pandora 6 in 3D It does not save your progress It has repeat games such as Homebrew version arcade version consoles version PC version But other than that it does have some good qualities if you can look past that it has Atari greatest games all the way up to PlayStation 3 every Council PC game Homebrew yes it is worth getting I just don't like the repeated games and it does not save your progress so I feel like it's best to only get it if you into fighting games and another good thing about the Pandora box if you are a huge fan of SNK Neo Geo consoles then you really need to get this but make sure it's more of the up-to-date one and the only Pandora box that saves your data is the Pandora box 3D the other ones does not save

[@juliusbrown769]

Another thing in this is just me being honest you're better off getting a PlayStation classic for $20 I'm going on AliExpress they have a USB drive with 3000 games on it or you can go on Amazon and buy a USB drive with games on it for less than $5 and still be happy and I've seen people download so many different types of games on them I seen one person play Super Nintendo on their PlayStation classic I have seen people played Nintendo 64 games on their PlayStation classic

[@curbydinobot8633]

Arcade 1 up has a neo geo cab?

[@RetroRalph]

Curby Deem thanks for watching! That’s a mod I did to a 1up cab. I haven’t had time to film it but I will at some Point and post it to the channel. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe if you enjoy the content, I would appreciate it.

[@killadirk]

@@RetroRalph I would love to see how you did that.

[@icecrush81]

Very cool

[@nates2948]

1:24 wish I knew that a year ago... :(

[@hopejackson1741]

This is good info, I want the non family version the one that has the game "Miss. World Nude". which one is that?

[@ThatCarGuy1983]

You could try stop being a virgin... Its way better..

[@redvenomweb]

It's ironic that we're talking about "official" vs. "bootleg" versions of a product that exists solely to provide thousands of bootleg unauthorized copies of games. All Pandora Boxes are fundamentally bootlegged. Not saying I wouldn't buy one, though! 😂

[@RetroRalph]

Yeah totally, dang, this is an old video. How did you find it? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@redvenomweb]

@@RetroRalph Doing research on Pandora Boxes, lol

[@arthurgarcia1371]

Loved the video and content, I only have one small piece of feedback for you to consider as you ramp up your channel. I'd love to have you end a segment like this with your actual opinion. Not sure if you've ever watched Philip DeFranco's show, but you have a similar approach to covering content and I think it would be a good fit in the arcade retro space, again, just food for thought. Great work and excellent content!!

[@RetroRalph]

Arthur Garcia Thanks so much for the feedback. This is still very new for me so I’m always looking for ways to improve. I haven’t watched Philip DeFranco but now I’m for sure going to check him out. Thanks again and please subscribe if you enjoy the content so far. 👍🏻

[@XellosMetallium]

Pandora box 5 and 9 can’t play 3D games, the 6 can. I believed they are 4 cores. The Pandora Key has 8 cores even though it is a knock off but has higher spec that original. They have tekken 6 but the emulation isn’t perfect. like Ralph said these things can’t be customize able but if you just want a plug and play it’s fine. Just remember that the mini pc can emulate better.

[@quietstormtcb8543]

Nice CHANNEL!!

[@RetroRalph]

Quietstorm tcb Thanks Man... I appreciate the support!!!

[@faizamerol4599]

Hi sir i have a question. How can i order pandoras box?do i need credit card or cash on hand delivery sir?because i dont have credit card so im confused how to order it..

[@RetrospectiveFilmsCT]

You should look into the camera's lens vs your camera screen. You'll connect better with your viewers

[@RetroRalph]

Thanks for the feedback, watch my later videos. I was still getting used to it at that point. Thanks for watching.

[@PoloNius67]

Amazon Prime has the REAL Pandora's Box 6

[@Mbro3385]

Can you share the link

[@slippinjimmy6997]

@@Mbro3385 www.amazon.co.uk/TAPDRA-game-board/dp/B07V4WFBVB

[@andyturpen7823]

I bought a real pandora box 6 a couple month back. I've followed the instructions to get the games. I plug my flash drive in and no games show up. I bought this for my 11 year olds birthday and we still haven't been able to play one game. Can anyone help me please?

[@RetroRalph]

Andy Turpen Andy this group can help you: facebook.com/groups/1988269977898284/?ref=share

[@marcov1516]

Just get a pandora box 6

[@kyles8524]

cool rampage machine, only difference with mine its its the real one lol

[@nellen55]

is a oneup worth it the answer is no lol

[@Taser_Face1]

i prefer retro rob