Review: Super Console X Pro

[@BashoStrikes]

I picked this up for my daughter and son in law. The first thing I did was back up the sd to a 256 SanDisk. Great review as well as informative. A little instructional on backing up the sd card for this particular console would be very helpful for those folks who don't understand the process and who might need something visibly comprehensive with a simple step by step sequence. Thank you!

[@BashoStrikes]

@Tom Snoodle Yes, you need a computer with Win32, or a relative tool, to create and write the image as well as DiscGenius to resize the larger card if you decide to add more items.

[@TROY-MCCLURE-1991]

I have to give you big props for the improved production quality. I haven't seen your content since November for various reasons but it's very noticeable in a leap in quality. I can't wait for what you'll bring out to review in the future. :)

[@RetroGameCorps]

Thanks for saying that! I try to improve each video by a tiny bit each time.

[@TechDoctorUK]

Fantastic compressive review man !

[@RetroGameCorps]

Thanks doc!

[@YouTubersAnonymous203]

Comprehensively compressive at 4:00

[@idk-nz7xg]

@@RetroGameCorps do you know if there are gta games on this emulator console

[@rickcamp7807]

@@RetroGameCorps New sub. I just bought this and a lot of the main games have errors was that the same with yours or did I get a faulty unit

[@elevenohnoes2766]

I accidentally got one of these last week (ebay seller sent the wrong thing) so I'm glad to see someone covering this thing. :)

[@shadwell749]

I ordered a pacman plug n play and got this and had no idea what it was.I contacted the seller and he said it was a mix up but i could keep it.I had to look it up to see what it was.

[@delmarrali-khan4019]

The best retro reviewer brings us another high quality video. Keep up the great work Russ👍🏻

[@RetroGameCorps]

Thanks for watching!

[@britishwordplay4335]

@@pretzelstick7789 Most are a mix of pal 🇺🇸 Japan and 🇧🇷 . That's the 50k 256gb version

[@robmadgwick3364]

Another fantastic review mate...thanks for reviewing this variant of the console. It's definitely a plug n play type console for the non-tinkerer - and would be a great gift for a mate that doesn't have any idea, but loves those games...cheers

[@winstonsmith478]

The Pro version on Amazon is NOT in US stock like the earlier version (non-Pro), so there is no 2-day shipping. They are, for now, shipped from China as reflected in the estimated shipping times: FREE delivery: April 30 - May 26 [today is April 4] Fastest delivery: April 15 - 23 At some point in the future, the Pro version will probably be stocked in the US and, at that point, 2-day Prime shipping will be available.

[@Adrian956txs]

Yes this is true I ordered mine almost a month ago on amazon and is still getting shipped from China

[@iLouieTube]

I just ordered in the UK £116 next day delivery

[@FaerieDust]

Congratulations on 25K, man, that's awesome! I'm really more interested in handheld gaming than anything else, so boxes like these aren't quite my thing. It looks like a pretty good console though!

[@RetroGameCorps]

Thanks a ton! Yeah this is a nice change of pace, but I do prefer handhelds.

[@Pocket-Calculator]

Ironically, this is what the Ouya wanted to be.

[@geraldford6409]

Ouya don't say? ;)

[@geraldford6409]

Problem was, if the Ouya could do these emulations and ROMs packed in, they would run afoul of copyright and other IP issues So, these emulation boxes will probably always have to be somewhat "underground" from offbeat sources like this. Or resort to DIY with mini Wintel PC's or Rpi's

[@Pocket-Calculator]

@@geraldford6409 Emulation isn't illegal and they can't be sued for packing in an emulator (as long as it doesn't contain any proprietary BIOS or ROMs.) You could install emulator in the Ouya no problem, the thing is that mobile CPUs were much less powerful than what this thing is packing so it couldn't run even PS1 properly. The Ouya was a good idea that was a few years too early to the market. Nvidia proved just two years later that it was possible to release a console running Android.

[@ChaossX77]

Why is that ironic?

[@words_on_a_screen]

I'm a simple man, i see retro games and awesome in depth reviews I like and subscribe.

[@gundariumrodney]

The algorithm failed me! If I'd seen your videos sooner, I would not have bought myself a glitchy camera drone for Christmas. Great video, I'll definitely be getting one of these.

[@aaronjames7266]

Man, your voice has changed HEAPS

[@geraldford6409]

Someone needs to make a library of VIntage TV Bezels for classic 4x3 gaming, ie bezels for vintage 70s, 80s, 90s TVs of common makes and models and the known "best" TVs of those years. Sidebar graphics that show the speaker/channel/knobs of those sets, etc

[@JB9000x]

The main difference between the 64gb and 256gb versions is that there are 5 emulators missing in the smaller package. Amiga, Amiga 1200, Arcade, Pokémon Mini, x68000. The game lists for the remaining common systems are almost all the same. I haven't checked through them all, but PS1, PSP, DC, N64, Genesis all have identical game lists.

[@antwango]

Phew thanks for confirmation! Amiga!! Can't wait to just load up lotus or supercars just to rock out to theme tune by Barry Leitch! er anybody know if Amiga emulators are on the Powkddy max 2 ?

[@DerkuiDerkui]

Mom's gonna love her new Tetris machine.

[@garrettbarnes4531]

This is what made my mom want to get it lmao

[@geraldford6409]

Was going to try and use a recent vintage Rpi for MAME/console emulation in an arcade cabinet, but this device appears to be the plug and go winner. By the time you hassle with buying a case and PSU and assembling and installing software for an Rpi, this is the one to beat

[@stewsretroreviews]

I got this for a great price, the Super Console Pro x with the 256gb sd card, it's got over 50 thousand games on and tons of emulators, the controllers aren't the best but they do the job, I just feel spoilt for choice looking through the endless list of games, got this for the Amiga. it's got about 5000 of those between the Amiga 500 and 1200. Cracking little console for plug and play really so well happy. Great video Russ.

[@billsimms2511]

So how do the games play? Do they run smoothly or are they buggy?

[@OriginalGrasshopper]

Mine arrived a few days ago and I absolutely love it!! I sprung for the 256 GB Pro version and it’s well worth it. Probably the best $141 I ever spent.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Awesome, enjoy!

[@OriginalGrasshopper]

@@RetroGameCorps I should add that I bought it on Amazon Sweden (where I live) so that’s why it’s twice as much as what you paid...everything in Sweden is super expensive, and it was thru Amazon. But like you said, it arrived in just 3 days so it was worth it.

[@RetroGameCorps]

@@OriginalGrasshopper I'd love to visit Sweden one day! But now you're scaring me a little with those high prices :)

[@justinogreasy]

Hey man I'm thinking about getting one.. just wondering how many ps1 and n64 games it has.. also does it have some of those funny knock off games like a lot of these systems have? I played a samurai mario game on one and it was super fun.

[@TheRealOAFs]

@@justinogreasy I think you can add more games you want. Not sure how well they run

[@warner13faulk28]

The ability to play any game (almost) any game console and games thru the Sega Dreamcast is amazing. I just ordered mine. Great thorough review...again!

[@RetroGameCorps]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@KapilSreedhar]

Thanks for the detailed info. As a retro games lover, it means the world to me. ❤.

[@vincentdinunno5161]

Just received mine yesterday from Amazon can't wait to hook it up and fix the settings and play all these great classic games.

[@dferas5535]

So what is the best retro console that you have reviewed so far?

[@amayes]

Another great review!!

[@RetroGameCorps]

Thanks for watching!

[@Cioppoccio]

Great video! One question: what video settings did you use for the handheld consoles (aspect ratio, resolution etc.)? Thanks and greetings from Italy!

[@tonjakay]

Sorry if this has been covered before :) But what is the best way to back-up (copy) the sd card to a quality branded card?

[@leshiro5574]

This makes an excellent gift

[@RetroGameCorps]

Definitely! I’ve been thinking of getting it for my older brother who’s not very tech savvy.

[@Theshark15z]

I'm specifically getting this just for the MAME and arcade games because it does contain games that have never been released on other emulator such as Pandora Box, Retrocade, etc. Primal Rage Version 2.3, Flying Shark, WWF Wrestlemania the Arcade Game, Dolphin Blue, Ruble Fish, F-1 Exhaust Note. The only one I haven't seen yet is Batman Forever: The Arcade, but hopefully I can find it in the download section.

[@SatoshiMatrix1]

Hey could you upload the content of that 4 GB card? I bought a Super Console X Pro, but mine didn't come with that secondary SD card at all. I'm interested to see those video tutorials especially.

[@Grigorij1982]

It is only EmuELEC software to download free and some games in rom format + some config to do. You can do it on almost any Amlogic chip tv box...

[@Guilhermersmusic]

Best X console review i ever saw. Great job man thank you for doing this vídeo

[@Larry]

Can you install cores on some emulators? Really into using Duckstation on PS1 emulators and was curious if this would even accept it?

[@Lucasfms]

Great vid Russ! This is a great adition for a summer vacation beach house and places like that

[@RetroGameCorps]

Nice idea, Lucas!

[@MrCumstein]

The problem is which of my beach houses do I leave it at? 😉

[@Lucasfms]

@@MrCumstein hahahah here in brazil is very common to have little houses near beaches with no internet connection or cable tv so one of these litttle consolse would be life saver hahah

[@MrCumstein]

@@Lucasfms Yeah I can imagine they would be. 😁

[@dwaynemenzies8824]

I found your review excellent and exactly what I needed to make my decision to buy one, and I am.

[@ronch550]

I have my Console X Pro coming in a few days. Good timing!! I'm super excited!!

[@RetroGameCorps]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@ronch550]

@@RetroGameCorps thanks, dude. 👊 Keep up the great reviews!

[@ronch550]

@@RetroGameCorps hey bro my Super Console X Pro came with wired controllers and I'm thinking of getting wireless. Will any Bluetooth dongle work? And will any Bluetooth gamepad work?

[@jenserikolsen3515]

okay I have to ask... is the pro version worth the extra bucks compared to non pro version when it comes emulation?? I mean still has only 1 gig of ram and the processor is at best only slightly better than non pro on paper

[@ryandegroot8296]

Hey Russ, recently got one of these and the video game audio doesn't seem to work after having the console for only two days (audio was working now it isn't), I've tried for ages to fix it, what is the way to solve this issue?

[@StevieBGoode]

You mentioned better solutions for a plug n play retro tv box...What would those be?

[@shoot_the_glass5654]

I have this device, only few N64 games run just fine but you often have to change emulators. Controls are sometimes unsupported in certain cores making them unplayable and sometimes there are boot failures, crashes and glitching. I recommend getting an original system with the Super 64 or emulate the roms on a PC. For the later systems you don't get the best emulators and the device just isn't powerful enough.

[@MrMeeseeksLookAtMe]

thanks for this! do you know of another console that's plug and play that works well for N64 games? im completely computer illiterate so total hopeless when it comes to emulators and ROMs

[@greggblack8205]

I'm a big intellivision fan. How does the mapping work for games like that, that had controller overlays? Also, which system of this type of emulator do you like best and also what is involved with creating an image for the SD content, or is just copying it onto a pc and back on the new card good enough?

[@jeanlasting5467]

Im definitely purchasing this. Thanks for the review.

[@danielconklin1827]

You mentioned the the pro does not have bluetooth. From other videos I've seen it seems the previous model does have it. Can anyone confirm this? Seems a little strange and kind of a big oversight for the "pro" version.

[@crystalwater505]

I got a Super Console X pro because of this review. Thank you.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Awesome, enjoy!

[@crystalwater505]

@@RetroGameCorps Can you turn the bezels off to show the black bars?

[@RetroGameCorps]

@@crystalwater505 Yep, it's a simple toggle in the main menu.

[@crystalwater505]

@@RetroGameCorps Thank you so much friend. Much appreciated!

[@johnnyrenkiewicz2789]

You have the best reviews 👍🏻

[@BENZK-j9t]

No Golden Eye 007? in the game list can someone verify?

[@dub2536]

Excellent coverage! Especially regarding the software side of things on the Console. I am grateful. Peace!

[@rednibcoding3412]

Hey, thanks for the review. I bought it for my son right after watching your review. However, I got it today and I experience a big input delay/lag. The games we tried run smoothly (nes/snes/ps1/gba) but there is always an input lag over the entire system (about 300ms) even in the EmuELEC menu where you can choose the system and games you want to play. So it's not related to a particular emulator or game. I have the ps2-like controllers. Do you know how I can get rid of the input lag? It's pretty much unplayable with such a big lag.

[@xxKrazyKxx]

Don't know if you are still having this problem, but I'm inclined to think the lag is coming from your TV. Most TV's have a game mode that reduces the input lag. I'd give that a try. Of not, try it on a different TV and see if the lag is different.

[@Aeroslyer200]

Get a different controller. It's the build quality of the ps2 like ones

[@CustardDonut]

Can the micro SD card be removed (or copied) and used in a more powerful Android box? I love the convenience of this and waiting for mine too arrive. But wondering if I can port all the games across to a better system sometime in the future

[@GuayaKiLL28]

Great question!! I'm thinking about buying this simply for the SD Card as well.

[@CustardDonut]

@@GuayaKiLL28 I have since received the super console. I think worrh it for no hassle plug in and play. Unfortunately I don't have another Android box yet to try transfer the SD card.

[@christopherstonehill3445]

I think I might have over hastily bought a Super Console x Pro with 256gb SD card (which seems to be non-returnable)...when I see now that their x max might be a better bet. If I get the cheapest deal I can find, x max...(was already planning to get a more reliable SD card any way)...should I be able to add the extra roms from the SD card with the x-pro to a new 256 card flashed with the x max image/emuelec stuff?

[@psilocybinstudios9281]

Can you get the identification on those ram chips please? Theres something fishy about the 'better' version only having the single chip.

[@JustPeasant]

Better solutions out there. What tv box consoles are a better choice over Super console X RGC?

[@RetroGameCorps]

Anything with the S905x3 chipset will be significantly better, and cheaper, but will require some work to get running. Check out Team Pandory's recent review of the HK1 box!

[@JustPeasant]

@@RetroGameCorps Thanks for your express reply good sir. I will check them out!

[@smc0283]

14:15 WrestleMania 2000 on N64 won’t load anymore. Plus the resolution was blurry. Any tips to get it to work again and clean it up?

[@LOETECH]

Rock solid review Russ!! 👍👍👍👍

[@wendyandcarla2176]

I have a couple questions what pokemon games are on there and is super paper Mario on there and if so how does the sensor bar thing work And would you recommend ordering this on Amazon

[@yankees29]

I know I’m late to the party but I just got one and I love it.

[@jskjellman]

Nice review video as always 👍🏼

[@RetroGameCorps]

Thanks John!

[@cybersonic8472]

Does it have Saturn and how is the emulation? Is it compatible with any USB controller. And are there any games that originally used track ball. I was looking at an arcade Cabinet with similar setup but it was $1600. But the track ball and light gun support was cool

[@jeffzazueta]

How do you set up invincibility or easier levels on arcade games etc?

[@FoSGamingChannel]

Thank you for your review. This was super helpful. We're starting a video game lounge business and we have been looking for some retro consoles for use.

[@richardsmith7209]

hi i need help... everytime i try adding my own games , it loads them up but then i get a emulec blue screen error log, shuts down and goes back to emulator menu?????????????????????

[@olivasaz]

I can’t get Ghost & Goblins Arcade to work. I’ve tried different settings with no luck. What setting do you have for the arcade version? Ghouls and Goblins works FYI. Just not Ghosts & Goblins. Thx!

[@Evans.32]

Hello i have the super console pro, i have a problem i adjusted the controller buttons and i messed up, now i can't to open the options with start button or select and fix it, what can i do please help me thank you.

[@Mika73x2]

Something happened for my Super Console X. My friend was going to get image of 256GB memory card and write it to new 256gb Kingston card. When I got my card back and boot up device I get error that memory card was corrupted. After 120 seconds it did fix card. Now when device boot up everything is very big and won’t fit to screen. I can’t get menus because those won’t fit screen. Is there something I can do to fix problem? :(

[@rumbur1986]

After I watched your review I decide to buy this Super consol, everything is great but only for about 30 minutes, then temperature rise above 70 degrees… Basically it overheats. Any idea for a cooling pad or something to lower the temperature?

[@marccaselle8108]

Have you tested marvel vs Capcom 2, WWF Royal Rumble, and power stone on Dreamcast? What emulator did you use for dreamcast? I tried Dreamcast games on my RPI 3b+ and it stutters like crazy.

[@GoneTurbo]

Is it possible to toggle the side bar graphic banners? On and off? Can you download additional games directly to the device without needing a computer, etc.?

[@RetroGameCorps]

Yes, you can turn off bezels in the main menu. You should be able to download games from your phone and connect to the Super Console X via FTP apps on your phone, I would check recent MashTec videos where he demonstrates how to do this. The FTP credentials are found in the EmuELEC wiki page.

[@slamtilt01]

I bought it off AliExpress too. I think the controllers are ok 👌 but am going to try a USB controller instead of wireless to try and cut down some of the lagging. It might also be worth noting that quite a few of the games error out and don’t load. Also some of the computer 💻 games for the Sinclair and Commodore require a keyboard ⌨️ to play them.

[@RMoocher]

What games on what system didn't work? The Atari ST and intellivision games aren't playable either. You need a keyboard and that unique controller for intellivision.

[@darthinvader5171]

Is retroarch already on here by default? I noticed the quick menu

[@oscarcelestini8619]

Great vid thank you! What about the AV port? Is easy to connect to a CRT? Just put the cable and done?

[@vcash3547]

I just ordered one of these for me and my son what wireless controllers do you recommend because i really don't wanna use the ones that come with the console

[@Daniel-mh2mo]

Any idea if the Atari sections include Missile Command, Enduro and Space Invaders? Thank you!

[@franzbinett9416]

Ordered the pro after your first video. Still haven't got it. Watching this great new video of yours makes me not knowing if Iam frustrated not having it yet or happy about what I eventually will get 👍😊.

[@Frostaux]

Would it be possible to solder on an extra ram chip on the pro in that unused slot if i found a module?

[@Grigorij1982]

Not needed. This emulations run well on this RAM.

[@barryanderson9004]

Russ, how do I set up ZX Spectrum games to play? IE what settings for my controller? Everything else works like a charm!! Cheers, from Ireland.

[@ShinkuGouki]

How do you connect the controllers?? This is the second console I received and it's doing the same thing. It boots to the SNES showing but the controllers won't connect. I doubt 2 consoles or controllers are defective. I might be doing something wrong. Help!!

[@deamian65]

SO much info... I can't figure out how to go back out of games to the main menu. Any tips?

[@jasondebovis6427]

I just got this device for Christmas because I'm a old school retro gamer and it works just fine but, how in the hell do you make the device ready to save. Like playing MvsC2 I want to be able to unlock all the characters but, it states save unavailable upon the launch of the Dreamcast game.

[@emilianoadame4595]

Is the KISS video game for Sega Dreamcast included in this console?

[@geraldwhite2912]

So your saying you recommend putting all the games and everything on a new higher quality SD card

[@AntonKeith]

Great review. A lot of the Arcade games that I want to play come back with error messages. I'm very new to the emulation scene. Do you know of any fixes?

[@thepaddyman32]

Pretty normal for emulation machines, they advertise as having 50k games but a multitude of these are the same games but multiple amounts of them, pretty sure you'll find the game you're after somewhere else on the machine and maybe under a different title, I'm sure you'll love the eternal search :-)

[@alexcallender]

Are you talking about games on the console? Or games you found on some rom site?

[@AntonKeith]

@@alexcallender games on the console.

[@costanzaman42]

I’m new to all these retro emulators. I bought the handheld ANBERNIC RG351V. Will the SD card of games from that work on the Super Console X Pro as well? Would I be able to swap it back and forth between the devices in order to play handheld or play on the tv?

[@HazardTSC]

Everytime I try to play subzero mythologies the video is upside and i can't figure out how to fix it

[@johnnyglenn2692]

It comes with mame? Does this come with all these games already on it, no computer needed?

[@StarrUK]

Great review. My wife wants to get me something i really want for xmas and i think this emulator is it thanks to your review 👍

[@JT-vg1qn]

Thank you so for the review! I like something to go out of the box and can add my own games too. Already wanting to purchase this device. Thanks again!

[@F_Karnstein]

I have a bit of a delay between pressing the button and the intended action (with different controllers) and I haven't found out how to fix this. Any idea?

[@royalinvasionproductionstv6370]

Is there a way to return to the gaming main menu from within a game? I just got mines yesterday and seem to have to reset to play a new game...

[@pedrocirino5695]

Can you save your games or progress as You go along with the sd card? so You don´t have to start the game over every time you reboot the console?

[@ubatzstronz6414]

Is perfect dark on this for n64 ? Thank you for the review.

[@thefreebeatssampler8511]

2 things! How do i get rid of the corners to make the game full screen and in the dreamcast capcom fighting collection, how can i move the thumbnail?

[@AtomicNinja77]

Hi, can you take the sd card and use it on a more powerful box. or is it just set to run on this box?

[@Freak0939]

Hi,is there any way to ajdust the screen ratio? Of thw system and also games? As some text at the bottom and upper level if the tv are not readable thanks.

[@toms.1417]

I didn't get the 4GB SD Card with my Console X Pro. Any chance you could upload the contents of that card? I could use the tips as I'm a noob and having some issues.

[@MyBoy47]

Hello, can l ask you about controler ,l bought a new one but it cant be 1st and cant out the game as push start and select twice .

[@christisrisen6774]

Hi! I have a question. Do you have to Manually save the games progress, Or will the console save the game Automatically? Thanks

[@parkpunk2]

Just got this. many arcade games don't work. It shows EmuELEC Error blue screen with grey center screen and black code text. What is solution?

[@Jack24bauer..05]

Does it have a reverse button where if you mess up you can back up?

[@RG-wy1ol]

Thanks for making this video you did a excellent job on explaining how it works and how to work it.

[@noobsandprosgaming]

Quick question. Would it be possible to take the SD card out, put it in my laptop and play on there?

[@caposton]

How easy is it to install an extra gig of ram to the pro version? How much of a performance boost would you get?

[@todaywithDoug]

I got the console x pro because of this video and out of the box everything played great especially Nintendo 64 but I was playing Mario 64 and try to have it play a little smoother I think I got some of the settings messed up. is there anyway you can tell me the original settings so I can change it back? Thanks

[@powerpopjoey]

Outstanding review. Which would you choose, the console x pro or the gd10 pro x2 plus game stick?