Super Console X Cube Review ($60 Gaming Box)

[@ScottTuckerATX]

I added a fan and I haven't had any issues since. Thank you for the review

[@jamesbevan4479]

I'm not skilled enough to mod a fan inside. but if I drilled holes at the base and added a laptop fan pad underneath, would that help performance?

[@ScottTuckerATX]

@@jamesbevan4479 I didn't add one to the inside.. there are 4 screws under the grips on the bottom.. I pulled it apart drilled small holes from the inside out and glued a small usb fan on top. I got it cheap on Amazon and plugged it into the 4th controller port

[@jamesbevan4479]

@@ScottTuckerATX ideal thanks for the help. I'm assuming that months later its still working good after this? Also, did you have the fan air flow going in or out?

[@ScottTuckerATX]

@@jamesbevan4479 there's a metal heat sync in the center under the cover. I have it blowing directly on it.. it's a complete fix we played 3 player mario kart64 last night for several hours, that would have been impossible before the fan

[@jamesbevan4479]

@@ScottTuckerATX I appreciate the info. I'll definitely be doing that when it arrives, thanks 👍

[@MashTec]

Perfect review Russ! I love how you go in depth in your videos and show some configuration tweaks for several systems 👍🏻

[@RetroGameCorps]

Thanks MashTec! It was awesome to see a new video from you the other day :)

[@steveleadbeater8662]

If you are of a certain age, these little boxes are pure nostalgia. For the price this is incredible value for money as an all in one retro experience. C64, Amiga, NES, SNES, Master and Genesis. Shame they've not set up some of the systems correctly, particularly the handhelds but otherwise an incredibly cheap way to Retro Game. Thanks for the little technical bits as well.

[@westonscampbell]

Looks exactly like the GameCube! That attention to detail is amazing! 😂

[@sh0shin]

NES?

[@vembrace]

GameCube? Really?

[@westonscampbell]

@@vembrace It's a joke, one that Russ also makes in the video if you catch it. It's obviously supposed to look like a NES, I'm not crazy, haha.

[@PatrickC139]

Lol Russ's subtle humor always gets me.

[@RetroGameCorps]

already today I've been accused of not being a "real gamer" because I didn't know it was modeled after the NES :D

[@PatrickC139]

Now I really feel getting one of these or similar, modding the case and throwing a fan on it to see how those racing games perform.

[@ChrisHolman]

I ordered this, it should arrive today. This video convinced me to buy it online last weekend. I ordered the 256MB version.

[@clover4522]

Hi Chris, did you like it? I'm considering getting it

[@ChrisHolman]

@@clover4522 Most of the games did not work. I'm probably the exception to the rule. Most love it with little to no problem.

[@clover4522]

@@ChrisHolman Have you tried changing emulators? I heard that helps

[@TheRPGRogue]

Sweet! Has FF Tactics. I'm unable to play my disc version on my burned out OG Playstation. I'll be ordering the Super Console X Cube this weekend. Thanks for this review.

[@sideswipe1261]

I’m going to first try just setting the system on small, plastic encased ice pack like for lunch coolers. If any condensation forms that’s as easy as putting a dry cloth in-between. Or just leaving the screws out soni can pop the top off the console should help cooling considerably. Another very simple solution is adding an inexpensive (5Below or even Dollar tree) USB powered fan they sell for “self cooling” with soft blades pointed at the opened case during play. Another option is simply cutting more vents or holes into the casing too, maybe sides or bottom if needed and affixing a fine-mesh dust screen over the holes. Or yank an old heat sink from an old computer CPU or graphics cards with fresh thermal paste. There’s dozens of ways to cool this down if needed for between $0.00-$3.00. Not worried. I understand that some prefer to keep everything looking tidy, which is always nice, but I didn’t order one to gaze at the shell, but to play the games, so function beats form in my book.

[@jimmyclaw9974]

Would love to see a mod video of you installing bigger heat sink or a fan to bring down the temp

[@justacasual7927]

Ha ha ha😂

[@shadowtheimpure]

Cut some air slots, install a laptop blower fan and you're off to the races. The heatsink would be perfectly effective in that situation.

[@justacasual7927]

I do t think Russ would be able

[@RetroGameCorps]

I think a bigger heatsink would be viable, same with improved ventilation, but supplying power to a fan would be quite a challenge. I may tackle it in the future but given the availability of other options out there, not sure if the juice is worth the squeeze!

[@justacasual7927]

@@RetroGameCorps true that

[@merman1974]

Cooling seems to be an issue with these boxes, thanks for the detailed review

[@deeuz5230]

I never realized how much I love your intro.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Check out the whole album, it's in my video description!

[@WickedGamerCollector]

Awesome video like always, The Cube yeah better cooling would give it better performance. In the end.. more of the same when it comes now with these Android Box / EmuElec machines 😑

[@RetroGameCorps]

Yeah, there are a few unique things about this device (like the USB ports)...but not much else :)

[@gvanderlee2703]

It has been a while since Amlogic came with new CPUs. S905 and S922 have been around for years now :( I also wish Kinhank or any other company would put a system like this in a real sized SNES console. Basically like a clone console, but with a better GUI. Some stickers from Sakura modding on it and it would look amazing :)

[@gmailaccount2433]

@@RetroGameCorps i love that the two of you are commenting on each others videos! you both have helped me sooooo much!!!!!!

[@DCer0]

Cheap to the cheap cheap, chemical controllers included!

[@tommygunnz5224]

@@RetroGameCorps do u know how I can get vigilante 8 on n64 to run more smooth??

[@alexhorbury9147]

I just want to say thank you. Really informative review and in depth review.

[@randystache78]

Pieces definitely went up in a year! I just ordered one for over $100

[@Bryan-wu1ss]

How many games was on yours?

[@supermariosunshine64]

I'll never buy one of these emu boxes...but I'll always watch your videos on them!

[@paul1979uk2000]

Depends how you want to look at it, most of these games are so old that they really should be public domain and a lot of people treat them as such. As for the rights and wrongs about that, personally, I have no guilt in playing games that are over 10 years old for free, the real guilty ones are the companies trying to profit on something decades later.

[@gregghernandez2714]

Thanks for this excellent review. I am still waiting for one of these boxes that hit the sweet spot between performance, price and content. Each seems to have issues, from overheating to a ton of duplicates, to no sound to save space on the SD card. I was even willing to pay for the console X king, but even that box has issues. That really surprised me, considering the cost. I just I will just have to wait. So far the best solution for me has been to buy a used PC, put a fairly decent GPU in it, and run a Botecera hard drive. Thanks again.

[@bryanx0317]

Best version of Back to the Future... I made a literal laugh out loud. You're dead pan delivery is freaking hilarious man! But compared to the LJN version?... I guess you were actually being dead serious.

[@IcoKirov]

If I had one I would totally drill some holes in the case(looks like it doesn't have much), and maybe put some small fan inside to move the air.

[@crystalwater505]

I always enjoy your videos Mr Retro Game Corps. Thanks for making more. You got me into console emulation. :-) You also make great tutorials!

[@RetroGameCorps]

Glad you like them!

[@saynotocensorship]

Just got mine. Got the 256 version for $50. For $50 as a quick plug and play and you can literally take it anywhere, it’s worth it.

[@jomelvinuya5600]

I guess improving the air flow could help out as well, like putting a fan

[@davidjoeseph2646]

So if we found a way to get a fan on this, maybe it would operate nicely?

[@cannibalcorpse75]

Hi. I just ordered one of these after watching this review and a couple others. For cooling, I was thinking about getting a laptop cooling fan,and sitting the console on top of it. I hope that will help. Thank you for the great video, I love your channel.

[@greenbean2222]

Did that work?

[@ryecatcher25]

Nice video. Do a video showing how to add a heatsink fan combo. Surprisingly good performance for aliexpress prices.

[@boldlock]

Aahhh chicken, I miss ya buddy!! As always great review, russ, now please enlighten us on that mini pcs, can't wait for your review on those..

[@tmk9572]

I'm waiting for mine to be delivered. It should be soon cause I ordered it 2 weeks ago. I'm so excited

[@MatchboxGarage]

My games appear to be stuck on demo mode and are unplayable?

[@bdanka50]

Awesome video as always!

[@RetroGameCorps]

Thanks Bobby!

[@huskerfan4life]

Ordered one yesterday after having issues with retropie. System looks solid and amazkng graphics

[@chrisbaker743]

I watched your older vid about the pocket go s30 and I love it thanks for the help with the software Guide video it run sweet as nut it’s all my old Pokemon games and rom hacks

[@johnmarsocci833]

Also when you change it to 480 does that just change that one game to 480 or all n64 games will change to 480.Thanks

[@Nohemi_ukelele]

Hi, can you help me? I just bought a console and I have a very silly doubt, I don't know how to exit the game and return to the beginning, when I don't want to change the console I have to restart the on and off, can you tell me how to exit the game and return to the beginning? thank you and I hope you can help me, thank you

[@jasonmiller9313]

Push the select and start buttons at the same time twice

[@DalyTek12]

Is there a way to get the handhelds to do the "core provided" full screen scaling by default so you don't have to change it every time you launch a game?

[@bilshot]

My superconsole X cube just suddenly stopped working... It wont load system config always gets stuck at the end on 'sony PlayStation portable minis' can someone help me fix this issue? I only played a few games before it stopped loading past system config 😢

[@Subject8931]

Thanks for sharing - is there a way to download games to install on these devices if there are some missing that I wanted to play please?

[@KakkaRotSRL]

I like that Russ is getting more comfortable with telling jokes. That Back to the Future joke killed me

[@RetroGameCorps]

I couldn't believe how terrible that game was. I mean, the NES game wasn't great either, but still.

[@jeremyflynn8708]

Sorry if this has already been addressed or is common knowledge, but are you able to save progress, or is additional storage required.

[@qbertaddict1]

is the throttle option in emulelec turned off or on? that might stop it from slowing down

[@Mrjones30uk]

Mines due tomorrow can't wait

[@wadesuhr]

Did anyone else purchase this and not have the controllers work correctly whatsoever out of the box? I know I am not the only one. Some people on Reddit were saying their super console x cube had to be factory reset OR a USB keyboard had to be used to navigate correctly to the controller configuration menu in RetroArch.

[@wileyschmitt]

The PS1 library actually seems a bit bleak, but I guess it's nice to have it at all, though my main interest in one of these systems is getting a full library for the Super Famicom, but I don't think it's on this system...

[@edrosa3485]

thank you for the list. Ordered one yesterday without knowing the full system list, unfortunately no Colecovision. Does anyone know if a emulator can be loaded on to it?

[@cheechnchong20]

My super console x cube is not showing the game preview in The Game List Help please

[@Lampofilm]

Is this better then the super console x pro. Are they about the same? thanks

[@Kingsbeak]

Question, when you where testing the n64 and dreamcast to see the temperature, did you still have the enhanced resolution.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Yes, they were all set to 480p when doing my testing. You couple probably play the N64 games at 320x240 with no issues, but to me it's too fuzzy to be playable on a TV at that resolution.

[@sturobertson1403]

How in the name of hell are people able to play NES games from the get-go, but when I try them the button inputs don't work and I am stuck on the start menus? The controller works fine on the console list menu, but whenever I fire up an NES game none of the buttons work?

[@mightymight4348]

I jst gt this an wan connect a bt remote bt wont find on search.? Any good remotes fr this instead of one comes with? Thnk you👾🎮😊

[@user-sw6vs1gy8h]

Great review- PLEASE NOTE: The game list links ARE WRONG! They are for Super Console X Pro (which is a tvbox) not for Super Console X CUBE! There is BIG difference as X CUBE has up to 685 of PS1 games with the option of download more and the X Pro has ONLY 63!

[@abisho12017]

I have a question. I bought the same system. I see that the Game Genie is a game option to apply cheat codes for the NES games. How do I apply the Game Genie cheat option to the NES games on the console?

[@mat_max]

I love how it's entirely undistinguishable whether or not Russ is being ironic

[@RetroGameCorps]

I am originally from the Pacific Northwest, dry humor is in my blood.

[@thumperbangin2000]

Is it worth the extra to buy the one w more GB ??

[@sludgebuster9677]

I have a problem. All worked but not now. The Super Console X Cube won't boot up fully. It gets to green screen. I turned off display video on Boot which was the developers video intro. The music plays. EmuElec won't load up. How can I reset force to Default settings. I don't have a PC.

[@Mark-ii8ol]

Solved it, booted The Android and set it to 1080p

[@jasonshiers5771]

For its price its not bad, good stuff Russ.

[@volvoguy804]

Can you remove the sd card from this device, insert into your pc and boot the sd card as startup. Would Emulec, Retro Arch run on your pc as if from this device, albeit with better performance? Edit: Nevermind, apparently you can't run Emulec on a pc.

[@AppleSauceGamingChannel]

I was interested in this sort of machine for a long time but came to the conclusion that setting up your own emulation front and set of emulators, backup game rom library and so on was half the fun. Plus, if you use your pc or build a dedicated machine for it you can plan ahead and make sure it can run the stuff you like. Still enticing to see if there ever will be one of these that'll match what you can do yourself with RetroArch + Launchbox on pc or even handhelds like PSVita.

[@sideswipe1261]

Indeed! And much at this point is more about tweaking the emulators and software than needing to change the hardware anyways. The speed and ease at which he entered the settings and downloaded that smoothing filter (which didn’t affect performance at all but made for better graphics) looks nice to me. I’ll also be running it through my Marseille MClassic HDMI external graphics card which is feature packed and makes a huge difference on many platforms with zero added lag despite reprocessing all the graphics in real-time. I have one connected to a powered 5-way HDMI 4k/60HZ splitter I feed all my consoles through before it outputs to my TV. Works great!

[@LazyDevs]

Chicken test was they key piece of information here. I picked up the original Super Console X and I really like to use the Android feature to watch downloaded movies I have on an SD card. Is the Android image on this not capable even of doing that?

[@RetroGameCorps]

Good question, I think it might be possible if you side-loaded any (Android 4 compatible) video app. It's a shame they didn't load the Android 6 image they put in the Pro, since it seemed to handle that okay.

[@philippayne8901]

Hi I'm confused, you say it's loaded with emuelec but then you are playing games with retroarch? Later you are using emuelec again?

[@RetroGameCorps]

EmuELEC is a frontend that allows you to navigate through and launch your games, but the underlying emulator cores that most consoles use is RetroArch. So EmuELEC is like a skin over RetroArch.

[@scottmasin741]

Thank you for the review. I just received one today. Having trouble connecting controllers. Even the ones it came with. Also, the Dreamcast section only has 3 games. Is this normal?

[@dontpraiseme]

Mine only has one Dreamcast game.

[@lesterparedes8358]

When I started the video, I thought thus was an official nintendo product. I was all, when did the release a mini Gamecube!? I want one!

[@RetroGameCorps]

Haha, if only.

[@wguillaume98]

Been having issues with the music playing for the PS1. Sound effect you hear but music is gone. Have any thoughts?

[@ScottTuckerATX]

Me too.. I think they removed the audio to save space

[@FFXfever]

Lol it looks so cute next to your Schit Stack. Considering that I've seen cpus running close to 100, I wonder if we can change thermal throttle range.

[@SoulFyr]

Was playing a super nintendo game for 2-3 hours and the console just turned off and won't turn back, any ideas why?

[@caspercocomonkey2176]

Is there any work around to connect ps5 controllers for these things? I am thinking of gifting this to my nieces and nephews but i am assuming they would want to use the ps5 controllers they already have. Is there an adapter i can plug in so they can use the ps5 controllers?

[@scotthatzel8051]

Just got this a few days but I messed up all the controller settings. Is there a way to reset the machine without bricking it or resetting the controllers when the buttons don't work?

[@Stella-ri5ex]

the cube's cpu is s905M...and the super console x pro's s905x ....so the cube's is a bit lower?

[@sterlingforbes3872]

In the settings it has an "Update" feature... is this updating the OS or is it adding new ROMS?

[@samuelbankston2108]

Looking to get an emulater like this for my kids to play old Nintendo etc games on theyve been wanting to play. Is this worth it or what would you recommend thanks

[@NicoSensei]

Can you output a 4:3 resolution? I'd like to connect it to a 4:3 PC monitor for a home arcade.

[@adammagistri]

Just got one but it’s booting up but not working past the menus? Anyone know how to fix it?

[@Zaycream21]

Between this cube vs the super console x pro, which is greater in your opinion? I've heard the king is top tier and price on the list but out of the two lower level ones, it seems they have comparable number of games, emulators, and specs just different console?

[@cheechnchong20]

My super console x cube is not showing the game preview in The Game List Somebody help me please

[@Seraphim190.]

change themes in options

[@armandordz2581]

PS1, Megaman x4, x5 does not have sound, do you know how to fix it ? Sorry for my bad english

[@sageproductions2853]

Is it possible to play media files from an external hard drive with this unit? If so, how?

[@marcelomoura6685]

Suppports Emuelec 4.5?

[@MagnumEDU]

Great video!!!

[@KWPZ21]

Will this run well on 4 player games on snes and ps1? Like nba hangtime on snes and nba live, nba show time, crash team racing on ps1?

[@RetroGameCorps]

This one will run 4-player games and it should handle PS1 and SNES with very few problems.

[@KWPZ21]

@@RetroGameCorps Thanks, also thanks for reviewing the Elitist S controller. I will get it for sure.

[@makaihana975]

I just here for the cat at the end of the video 😂

[@john2001plus]

I just ordered the sequel to this system. Reportedly it has better cooling.

[@billsimms2511]

Can I stretch the screen so the bars don’t show on the side?

[@johnmarsocci833]

Hi nice video, but how to you get to the short cut menu and change it to 480 resolution

[@leecarter8218]

Can you use a mouse and keyboard on this console for Amiga games etc.

[@thomaslopiccolo3252]

I can’t for the life of me figure out how to actually play any games on this since receiving it. Any game I select just plays a demo version and doesn’t let me start the games to actually play them. Has to be something I need to do that I can’t find in the directions I’m sure any help would be greatly appreciated

[@LordCowboyCat]

I wonder if you could install a Raspberry Pi CPU cooler on that and make it better.

[@collinsarcade2939]

Mine didn't come with a remote control, i got the 256gb version. I modded my Final Fight Arcade1up machine with an Intec Deck and connected my super console x cube to my arcade machine. Cheap modification, added over 50k games that i can play on my arcade machine! I added the diablo file also.

[@altruthsayer5216]

Dead or Alive 2 on the Dreamcast was only 30FPS (it was half the framerate of the PS2 version) so why are you getting near 40?

[@klownyou1]

I’m not sure what I did but game boy advance is zoomed in too far can you help me fix it?

[@NIXIEPIXIE]

read a lot of reviews where people claim it overheats and stops working any thoughts?

[@MY1BLACKCAT]

im glad i watched this, now im not sure if i want to buy it

[@redfrozenseven]

Is this better than the game sticks? Is the difference just more games?

[@flamingocupproductions5329]

is temperature an issue if you play it on a tv, instead of computer

[@raresp7218]

What about the console cube x3? What settings are needed for psp/ god of war? Thx

[@RealziesCuts]

LFG Chicken!!! What a great surprise 🐈 😂🥇✊🚀

[@sojiromifune]

Great review, as always. So would you recommend this over the Super Console X Pro for about the same cost?

[@RetroGameCorps]

I would go with this one, unless you really want to use the mediocre Android on the Pro (streaming is not bad, though). This one has better performance, so long as you manage the thermals. Might as well go with the more powerful one even if you have to watch the CPU temp for certain games/systems.

[@sojiromifune]

@@RetroGameCorps Thanks for the advice. This does sound like the one to go with.

[@ricardohuff8774]

I'm looking forward getting this one day, it affordable play there many games I want to play again and never played. I got the super console x pro, ps classic with 15000 games, plus a retro gp430 handheld. I need to fix those consoles plus I love to add more games on my gp430 like Spyro.

[@jasonzafra1335]

Thanks for this review, really helps me on deciding on which super console I should get. Can you also connect the 8bitdo adapter w/ xbox one controller? Or can you connect bluetooth controllers on that device?

[@RetroGameCorps]

It doesn't have BT, but the 8bitdo adapter works fine.

[@DarkStrat]

Russ i need help. So i have been having a hard time deciding my birthday gift and im between the rgb351p and the v90, so i whould appreciate a little help

[@xxKrazyKxx]

I'd say it depends on what you are looking for. You're going to get better performance and comparability out of the 351p. The V90 will still play anything up to 16-bit and even some Playstation. Obviously the V90 doesn't have any sticks so anything that requires those is a no, but the actual usable screen for anything other than GBA is going to be larger on the V90, due to the 4:3 aspect ratio versus the 3:2 ratio on the 351p. Also, the interface on the V90 is less user-friendly than on the 351p. Personally, I like the clamshell design of the V90 over the design of the 351p, and the fact that the V90 costs about half the price of the 351p. So for me the V90 is the better option, but I don't play much past SNES on these handhelds. You might also consider the PocketGo S30 as sort of a middle of the road between the V90 and the 351p, both in price and performance.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Everything KrazyK said :) I would also add that in terms of battery life, the V90 is pretty poor (about 2 hours). The RG351P can give you 4-6 hours depending on what you're playing.

[@DarkStrat]

Thanks that helped a lot

[@OldSchoolNewSchoolGamer]

Thanks for the video. How did u upscale all of your games though? It looks ugly when u first start using it

[@jennagray7533]

Are there any emulators that have all the namco games from PS1 like Toy Pop and also Frogger?

[@hoffington]

Really thinking to get this.. Anything come out better than this unit since

[@danlethal]

Hi Russ, great vid... Question, did you ever find a way to get the sm64 port working on emuelec on one of these boxes? I've tried a few different builders and tweaking config files for my s905x3 but had no success... Can get the 351elec version running but like you experienced its scaled small.