Sega Genesis Mini - Details, Features, and Emulation Quality / MY LIFE IN GAMING

[@ProphitDesigns]

When a Mini episode is still >20 min long. Never change MLiG. Best retro channel around.

[@GiantRedButton]

"A more casual video" proceeds what is easily the most in depth review on the subject

[@japzone]

Yeah, if this is casual I'd love to see what they consider serious 🤣

[@aimwell8813]

japzone look at the RGB master class if you want MLiG serious

[@FernandoMaldonado]

It’s exactly why these guys are my favorite KZbin channel.

[@LeonSKennedy7777]

They really care. No sarcasm.

[@EddieJorgeDrummer]

For sure. Tho Game Sack did a good one too

[@Fattydeposit]

"All of these are basically the straight up original ROMs.." - Not according to M2. At least 4 of the games have been modified / improved (most notably Wily Wars with its lag removal). Tetris is completely newly coded from the ground up. Darius MD is a new game that doesn't (yet) exist outside of this emubox.

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] Definitely one downside to not writing a script, I should've said something like "most."

[@Tense]

@@mylifeingaming GET'EM GUYS!

[@DeskoDev]

The lag removal in Wily Wars isn't from ROM modification though.

[@Henners]

Tetris is from the ground up? Why?

[@Fattydeposit]

@@Henners Tengen's rare, pulled MD version wasn't considered up to par (poor / laggy controls and being wildly out of spec to modern Tetris guidelines, I understand) so M2 wrote a new port of Sega's arcade version. This too is out of spec but has nevertheless been approved by the Tetris overlords.

[@drewirons2646]

When a MLiG "mini" episode is the length of a standard half hour of television... thank you for being so thorough!

[@Retromags_Brian]

More videos = yes. More like this. More of anything is welcome!

[@Chaotix_]

Real talk, I fucking LOVE the fact that you can play other region's versions of certain titles. This is especially useful for the European version releasing a bit later.

[@alistair4909]

Chaotix That detail took this from “cool maybe I’ll pick this up at some point” to I will get this at some point

[@MasterZebulin]

Curious: does that work for the Japanese version as well?

[@sonicdv3953]

@@MasterZebulin Yes. Because of this, you can play most of the japanese games in english (unless they didn't have an english/european release obviously)

[@MasterZebulin]

@@sonicdv3953 (imitating Mr. Burns): Excellent.

[@DonWafle]

Really love this "format" more free and "unscripted" it feels more like a conversation explaining the Genesis Mini. and don't get me wrong, I love the regular videos, but this format is also great. love your videos, greetings from Chile.

[@madaction9373]

Love the format! Keep up the hard work!

[@jimpyle99]

The casual conversation format works well for more content but keep writing great regular episodes!

[@eduuklee9453]

well all youtuber who got above a certain number of followers upload 100% only scripted videos, no exceptions. in fact its impossible to make a good/informative/entertaining video without a script. if you watch tv its all scripted, and youtube is no difference D; unless youre watching something like cat videos..

[@AmyNumberSeven]

I like Try so much better when he's being relaxed and not doing like, KZbin Video Guy Mode.

[@EstebanMora2]

Aguante Chile vieja! Jajajsa

[@benifacio]

Would love to see a TurboGrafx 16 mini vid in this format.

[@TheLurchReaper420]

I was thinking the VERY same thing! :3

[@kkjhn41]

Me too but since it's not going to be out until March 2020 it's not likely to have anything physical to review anytime soon. But as long as they keep adding games in the meantime like they just did with 7 more games including Splatterhouse that brings the total to 57 I'm willing to be patient.

[@alistair4909]

Kenneth Nielsen as long as the emulation and interface are good I’ll definitely pick up the turbografx mini and a couple of the Hori controllers for it. I’ve never played turbografx so I’m excited for it

[@SnDFrostey]

@@alistair4909 don't forget the multi-tap. great for bomberman.

[@alistair4909]

sndfrosteyneko thanks for the tip I wasn’t even thinking of that. With the level of detail these things have had though it only makes sense they’d have multi taps. I keep forgetting we’re not living in the @games era anymore lol

[@murderdoggg]

I see the hardware modding potential of the volume slider, faux headphone jack expansion port, and working cartridge slot. Way to go Saga.

[@nickwallette6201]

I like to think this was an intentional gift.

[@videogamepolak0]

not if the volume slider is just a piece of plastic, theres probably no circuitry underneath it so youd have to add in a real switch yourself. its not like you can hookup something to it as is lol

[@murderdoggg]

@@videogamepolak0 Well, if you have the skills too add such electronics. Having the case with a working slider and graph really helps for a clean look.

[@murderdoggg]

@@nickwallette6201 I wonder if the plastic underneath is molded to facilitate a typical volume slider.

[@videogamepolak0]

@@murderdoggg what are you going to put in there tho? Hafta see. The original volume slider was epic for back in the day you could run audio out without a special cable to your sound system or computer speakers or headphones.

[@TightPantsJack]

Wait, this doesn't come with 80+ knockoff junkware “games" to pad its library? And you don't have to press A and B to move up and down in the main menu? I'm liking this post-AtGames world we're starting to live in. . . .

[@leaderx7547]

I think what retro gamers need is a specialist retro gaming LED monitor designed to work like a CRT monitor. Then we would no longer have to worry about lag or buy endless products that are just short of perfect.

[@AlexMoenR]

Leader X The OSSC already eliminates lag or scaling issues on all HDTVs. The lag then depends only on your TV (2019 LG OLEDs are great here). Many of us are already focused on plugging real retro consoles into the OSSC. These mini consoles are just collectors items and not really solutions for the picky lag/scaling community.

[@leaderx7547]

@@AlexMoenR I think you need to watch the video 'M2: The Complete Works' again. It's not just about scaling and lag. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJSYdZ-FoLSWi5Y

[@xPORTALWALKERx]

I got you

[@DisplacedGamers]

The casual and conversational format works, and goodness... it must feel like a nice break to be able to shoot the breeze about something while still cutting in gameplay footage, system shots, and adjusting for pacing for quality. Crafting a video into perfection is rewarding, but not having to do take after take after take must be... blissful. As for the Genesis Mini - That scaling you showed is... wince-worthy at times. Genesis sound emulation has always been in a weird state, but I think the MDFourier project is really taking great strides toward helping set the bar higher across the board. Thanks for another great video, guys!

[@altf4games]

Wow, I was JUST thinking about how I should rather cancel my preorder of the Megadrive mini or not. This might help Edit: Woah, so you actually CAN change the version of the game. This was the make or break deal for me since I sure as hell won't play Hard Corps without hitpoints. As long as they haven't changed this in the PAL release of the console, I'll be happy

[@princesnus]

lol du hier xD

[@slot9]

Really cool how this format allowed us to get your take on this console. Not sure what 'the right amount' of videos like this are, but I think this was a good call for this topic!

[@Gladson]

So it's time for every single channel to drop their Genesis Mini review videos

[@tudobem12]

free ad content ahuauha

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] Technically it was a preview embargo.

[@RetroGamerBB]

Preview embargo was released. Looks like they had the videos made and ready for when the word was given.

[@ThePawerStation]

It was the same with NT Analogue's Sega.

[@deionbeeldenstormer7498]

IMHO, the top advantages of mini consoles are: 1. Great for affordably playing retro games for a system one may no longer own. Super stoked for the TurboGrafx Mini. I never owned one, and it is a treasure trove of lesser known platformers, shooters, and RPGs. 2. Mini consoles are excellent for gaming while traveling. 3. They are fantastic for playing games which originally had a battery back-up in the cartridge - being that most of those internal batteries have long since died. Sooo great to play retro RPGs such as Link to the Past, Final Fantasy III (aka VI), and Phantasy Star IV with the ability to save at any moment to system memory. BUT, mini consoles NEED to evolve and include features such as a functional cartridge slot (would be a phenomenal capability for those of us with big game collections) and/or the ability to officially download MORE games from an online eshop, Virtual Console-style.

[@maegnificant]

Yeah I always wondered why they didn't do dlc for these consoles. They could also do software updates to optimize more.

[@markhcire8476]

Loved the new format. The unscripted format helped my understand the nuances of the Sega Genesis Mini. Looking forward to more videos like these!

[@sewart]

I haven't watched the whole video yet but needed to comment that I love the shades of Star Light Zone's soundtrack when the system boots up.

[@HeySuperOkay]

Hi buddy. Glad to see you here.

[@betacrest10]

All i can say is thank God it's not made by AtGames. It looks and runs great now thanks to M2.

[@abnermustaine]

Really enjoyed the casual talk, you guys have a natural and pleasant dialogue without scripts! These shorter videos are very welcome, great job as always!

[@pokemooney9329]

Would definitely like to see something like this for the Turbografx Mini!

[@skins4thewin]

I for one LOVE these little casual preview vids! There's no such thing as too much info or content, as long as it's quality content, which this definitely is. I like how you guys dove into the more niche subjects that I myself am concerned about and I think that's important to do even in your more casual preview video's. I loved how you guys covered the interpolation of this console as that is something I was curious about.

[@AshtonCoolman]

I wish it had some Sega CD and 32X games like Snatcher. It needs more translated Japanese market games too. Oh well, back to downloading ROMS...

[@leader02]

snatcher is on the pc engine/turbografx-16 mini

[@leader02]

@@HydraSpectre1138 on the other hand, the pc engine version is 100% uncensored and uncut (although for copyright purposes it will be ever so slighty altered to take out any nec or ascii references in the mini), whilst the sega cd one is censored.

[@AshtonCoolman]

@@HydraSpectre1138 yes I just looked this up. It's a shame that we can't get translated copies of Japanese games we never got in our countries. That's a source of wasted potential with all of these retro minis.

[@leadbones]

@@leader02 so what? It's in Japanese. Completely unplayable.

[@drunkensailor112]

@@leader02 you clearly never played Snatcher. The only thing that is censored is the age of a girl from 14 to 18 for very understandable reasons and a nipple from a dead Snatcher not being shown. Big deal. The Sega CD version has extra scenes not in the turbo Cd version that are much more important.

[@PluckyD]

I like this format for more "small fry" releases, such as this. I DEFINITELY want to see things like new Analogue hardware or consoles get a full-on episode like we've seen from you guys in the past, but I definitely agree that something more minuscule like a new controller (maybe the SN30Pro Plus??), mini console, or maybe even retro game re-releases would be an awesome thing to see in this video's format. I'll be honest, there are MANY times where I wait to hear what you guys have to say about something before pulling the trigger on it. You guys research and testing is a VERY appreciated tool for me as a retro game collector, please keep up the great content!

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] Glad to hear it, that's exactly what we'd like to accomplish with this format - cover topics that we are interested in, but can't justify spending the time on a scripted video for. Analogue consoles are definitely a major event worthy of a full episode, although we are considering covering the Analogue DAC in this way (we just got a test board that is not under any embargo).

[@tomenza]

Definitely a missed opportunity. What they need to do is re-release the Genesis/Mega Drive, CD, 32X combo in a new compact form factor, and release it with a collection CD. Then, establish a manufacturing and distribution system for developers, and new game development systems, especially for the CD 32X combo, we never got to see what that combo really had to offer. I think this would be a huge success because of a new licensing opportunity for Sega, and because of the revitalization of and demonstrated interest in retro gaming.

[@Tornado1994]

SEGA is making a Sega CD Mini.

[@katrienriver6586]

Definitely enjoying the more casual format. The level of polish and detail in your regular episodes is unparalleled and I think videos like this where y'all just get an opportunity to talk about something new and relevant for a bit is a good break between longer episodes.

[@michaelandersson6088]

My Life In Gaming and a "quick" look = 22 min :D

[@ardentdrops]

It's great you're trying new things and I hope you continue to experiment as time goes on, but frankly what I love most about your channel is how organized, thorough, and concise your videos are. You're usual scripting efforts would have helped cut down on dead air and made your thoughts much more clear. I'm glad you're open to new ideas, though.

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] We totally get that - that's what people are subscribed to us for, so we were nervous about what the reception for this video would be like. That style of video isn't going anywhere, but we wanted to see what we could do with this format, which would be supplemental topics that we are interested in, but not interested in enough to spend weeks making a fully scripted episode about. The intent is not for this to take away from that at all!

[@junsukkim9694]

INPUT LAG feeling on "Mega Man: The Wily Wars" is actually NOT real Hardware input lag. That lag/delay/short pause is how it's programmed/designed in the game when you begin to move forward or back or change direction. I know this because I have tried it on original Mega Drive with real cartridge on CRT still has same issue. You can google about it if you don't believe me. Jumping and shooting is totally fine and overall it doesn't really effect the game play.

[@craigjuan5744]

Love how much detail you went into this discussion about the Genesis Mini. This is different from all the videos you do. But I like discussions like this. Almost like we're hanging with you guys and joining in. I remembered asking you if you guys will be doing an episode centering around the console on one of your streams two weeks ago as of the time of this comment. If there's gonna be an episode once the Genesis Mini officially releases, you bet that I'll jump on it. Awesome job as usual.

[@FOXDUDETV]

Anyone else extremely disappointed with the selection of games here? When I think "Mega Drive", I don't think Tetris and Virtua Fighter 2. I think the original Streets of Rage, Ecco 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Aladdin, Pitfall, Rocket Knight Adventures, Vectorman... At least everything present on the Mega Drive Classics collection on Steam should be included here, SEGA really has no excuse to not included those, since they own them. If they added everything that is on steam and other other iconic games like the ones I mentioned, I would have payed double the price to get my hands on that! As it is right now, I doubt I'll ever pick it up (maybe if I ever see it heavily discounted somewhere). It just feels too incomplete! When they announced the Illusion games, it gave me a bit of hope that the Mega Drive was going to be the first mini console done right but now I feel that hope was misplaced.

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] I think the lineup is one of the strongest aspects of it, actually. Contra Hard Corps, Castlevania Bloodlines, and Alisia Dragoon are among my favorite games on the system, but ones that are not often republished. Rocket Knight Adventures is definitely the most sorely missed game in the lineup, for me, but overall I think it's possibly the strongest Classic/Mini console lineup yet. SNES's lineup is insane, but nowhere near as many games.

[@ledvogs7799]

Hey I loved this format. Please make more like this. As much as I adore the tightly edited bigger videos, its just nice to hear you guys shoot the breeze but still in a structured way.

[@JJernqvist]

This is basically DF Direct, but I like it! Kind of like your live streams but more focused.

[@gummislayer1969]

Wow!!! This is the first time I've EVER heard a "Tuber" use Eternal Champions (cart) music on a video. Yeap, I love the preliminary format, guys!!! Keep up the excellent work!!!

[@LaskyLabs]

19:42 "Greetings, LGR here. Destroying everyone with my high scores."

[@LordSnoodles]

Considering this channel's bread and butter is focusing on technical aspects of high-end retro gaming, covering this is like playing with kindergarten toys.

[@nintennerd6124]

Sega does what Nintendon't!

[@CesarCordova]

Lol.

[@Blueflag04]

Lol

[@bt3743]

Like fail in the console industry and go third party.

[@maforo85]

C Tambling I stopped playing and liking Nintendo when their games became “kiddish” . It all started with the snes. No thank you.

[@jkemp6791]

CyanBlue - Lol you stopped playing Nintendo games with the SNES? Are you serious? Generally speaking, people who don’t like the SNES don’t like retro games. Or things that are awesome.

[@neverbeforeseen160]

MLiG is my favorite channel of all time so for me, more episodes is always a good thing. I did really enjoy the conversational style of this episode in particular. You guys even made a more casual and laid back episode your own.

[@musicfighter282]

I am curious how Sonic 3 Complete will behave through this system. I’ll be interested to hear reactions when people hack the system.

[@Deathtank75]

already done.

[@willardisafatman]

Really enjoy the format, it seemed a bit quicker to get the information you were trying to provide and felt quite informative. On a side note, I'd love to see which of the 3DS rereleases are definitive so I can snag them before the inevitable closure of the 3DS Eshop.

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] Coury has played more of those than I have, but I really love the Gunstar Heroes one. It's fun to have the option to change guns at any time.

[@dennisveneman9469]

Nice review...am i the only one who wants a master system mini😋

[@Jeissecastillo]

I loved this format of video. It feels more real and genuine! The reason why I don’t watch this channel much is not because of the content because the content is so good, but the two guys on screen seem like they are reading cards or screens. This video feels like it came straight from the heart. Enjoy it much more

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] Well, even though we usually read scripts, they are still our own scripts. I think there's a misconception some people have that reading a script means you didn't write it. It simply means that we are just more comfortable with scripts, plus it lets us be sure we get across all the information that we want to without wasting time thinking. Talking off the cuff is something we want to get better at, but audiences definitely seem split on preferring scripts vs. no scripts. For us, we will keep doing scripts, but will continue to try this format as well, because the reception has been positive overall.

[@Jeissecastillo]

I want to make sure I just say, I never implied that you don’t write your own scripts. Because I’m sure you do. The problem with reading scripts is that it looks and sound unnatural. But this is just my personal opinion. I can never sit thru your videos because they don’t feel natural to me. And the moving the head back and forth while reading the script makes it even more unnatural. But again that is just my opinion. A lot of people enjoy your content so keep doing it the way you see fit. But I personally did enjoy this format a heck of a lot more. Seemed really really natural. It was really good. Again the content is really good and always has been. Just don’t like the script format

[@Dhlamedia]

Are Casual Impressions replacing the RGB vide---oh wait, wrong channel.

[@PrinceMarcusWilliam]

For what could be considered a "bonus episode" that is over 20 minutes is welcomed from me.

[@zevindd]

Just had a thought. I wonder if the grey background in the M2 ports is to reduce haloing cause by area backlighting on non-OLED TVs. Maybe?

[@sodabarry1676]

Honestly, I might like this format more. I like it how you guys are bouncing off each other rather than reading a script. I like the casual feeling rather than the overly scripted feeling.

[@dreammfyre]

That's some extreme sound delay. And just shrugging it of as "software emulation" is kinda beneath you guys, TBH. How about testing it against some of the current leading emulators and stuff like MiSTer and Mega SG instead? Same with the actual sound emulation. Test it against the competition instead of just an original MD. The video just comes off as biased and apologetic(even though these are maybe not game breaking issues), which is not your usual style. This whole channel is built around being extremely pedantic about stuff like this and that's why we love you.

[@chadmasta5]

There's still a review embargo for about a month. They're only allowed to talk about so much.

[@leaderx7547]

This wasn't a full on review. It's a preview.

[@Alianger]

They do point it out very clearly though.

[@skins4thewin]

YES! Please do give us these little mini episodes where you casually talk about things! More content from you guys is never a bad thing! And you guys still talked about some of the more technical stuff which is the kind of info I am into, so it seems to me that you guys did a good job! Definitely continue to make these mini episodes when you can!

[@l30S3UX]

it SHOULD by all means have a working headphone output....

[@HellMaker1991]

Love the impromptu vibe. Short, light, and sweet review. The more in depth videos are my jam, but I would definitely love to see more little reviews like this.

[@gamingwithpax822]

Please do an RGB video for the original Xbox go over its emulation potential!!!!

[@Straightened-Slinky.]

Nice video. This casual format is a nice change of pace & was entertaining.

[@RetroGamerBB]

For $80, should have had a functional headphone jack. I'm just glad it doesn't sound like ass, a few games have sound issues tho...

[@ryecatcher25]

Modded Playstation for 20bucks destroys this.

[@Tornado1994]

This and Game Sack are using Beta Units. Not the final product.

[@ryecatcher25]

@@Tornado1994 sega as usual is too little too late. Only people going craxy for this are youtubers.

[@martymartin2894]

@@ryecatcher25 how do u mod a playstation and get more games.

[@iSLAY999]

I enjoyed the "casual conversation" format. More please....

[@DeathNeff]

Sony Shot themselves on Foot! Sega Does What Sony Don't. Sega Wins Retro mini Console wars

[@paulwelch4874]

I loved this format. It made me feel like I was listening to my friends just talk video games, which is the best. I hope you do more videos like this, because anything to get more videos would be great. Thanks a lot guys.

[@popeyedbark2115]

Great vid! Like the other mini systems the small problems have always just convinced me to stick to real hardware and quality rerelease discs. Any chance of you guys taking a look at those hyperkin hdmi cables for the wii/ps2/Xbox?

[@martymartin2894]

I'm gonna get 1 of these. The great memories of my younger days playing these games.

[@ps3customgamer]

A better way to experience some Genesis games is on 3DS. Sega 3D Classics Collection they actually Porter these to 3DS with better graphics with 3D and better frame rates.

[@tkidsterj]

This is exactly the kind of video I was looking for about the Genesis Mini. Very thorough and informative, especially the fact about the RetroBit controller’s “Mode” button opening up the menu instantly. Thank you!

[@toddbot7545]

I knew you guys would be on it

[@marcosx82]

I rest assured that m2 is behind this, for all the extra stuff we still got the sega ages series. i enjoyed this video, keep up the good work!

[@SEGASaturnLad]

Great video before I've even watched it guys 😂 nah but love your channel.

[@wonderingmonitor1996]

Great stuff as always, Cory & Marc! Although big fan of your usual high production value vids, this "lighter" episode is still very good. Proper analysis, weighing arguments and considering the intended purpose of the device. Keep it guys, lovin' it heaps!

[@lunitaproductions8290]

Can I play street fighter with a retrobit 6 button controller?

[@l30S3UX]

Yes

[@CurtMudgeon]

I particularly enjoyed where you stuck your finger into the slot and said, "YOu know, you can see right inside of it". Bravo.

[@alfredocanas6802]

pretty disappointing, maybe the reason why of the sound lag is because the SBC is too weak to pull off the emulation from M2. Sega should've struck a deal with Blast16 developer (as originally was happening) for the UI, the Libretro Team for Retroarch facility to launch the roms integrated with blast16 and the Genesis-Plus-GX devs and call it a day.

[@kubev]

2:48 - Some versions of the three-button Genesis controller had a rougher texture on the d-pad, while others had smoother d-pads. This wasn't the only difference, as I'm pretty sure there were different types of d-pads on the Genesis controllers in general, as well as different cord lengths, button labels, etc.

[@TheLyonkoke]

New format is great... But please keep the high quality and detail of original mlg videos

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] That's the plan! Just a supplemental format for more topics.

[@TheLyonkoke]

@@mylifeingaming More content from MLG is always welcome :). Your fans here in Santiago Chile really appreciate your channel and work !

[@CrimsonDX]

Your casual video is still more professionally handled than most youtubers out there, so I wouldn't have any issues with the occasional video of this format between the main videos.

[@DenkyManner]

Surprised there are so many issues, even if they are minor. I hope they can fix them. They seem fixable.

[@videogamepolak0]

they arent even big issues, these guys are just super picky as fuck.

[@LodanZark]

I suspect the system has no firmware updates so probably there is no way to fix it, and the official release date it's so close that it's so unlikely those issues get fixed, specially the audio lag

[@redcomet_622]

Here's to hoping these issues are only exclusive to these preview units

[@pferreira1983]

It's the first I've heard that the Mega SG has bad sound emulation.

[@segaunited3855]

@@LodanZark There IS a Way to fix it. And its the pre Release Beta Units that this channel and Game Sack are using. They're not even using the actual Preview units SOA sent to several reviewers. You act like Nintendo,Sony and MS consoles don't have issues.

[@retromaniac79]

Greetings from Germany. 🖖🏻 If the casual conversation styles are truly bonus and don‘t influence the regular release scheme of mayor episodes, then please continue. I liked it. 😅👍

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] That's the plan! We're stretched a bit thin at the moment due to me working on a 5-part documentary series, so it's possible our full episodes may not be the most complex topics for a couple of months, but this format should be something we hope we could keep up while still getting scripted videos out regularly.

[@jkemp6791]

I’m curious how this emulation would stack up against the Genesis emulation in the Poly Mega. I was really against that thing but a lot of youtubers I trust have very positive things to say about Poly Mega. We’ll see, I guess.

[@Steffs]

Great episode! I did enjoy the mini format and would like more. As for the console, even though I still have my original Genesis now hooked up to a HD TV via the Framemeister, I’m still getting the Genesis Mini because it offers two brand new games as well as two new games to America of the Genesis. I want to support Sega and M2’s excellent work and let the companies know I like this kind of product. I’ll probably stick with my original Genesis more often than not, but see myself giving this Mini plenty of play time!

[@kariohki]

The "casual/conversational" style is ok, but falls a bit flat since you guys aren't in the same room talking to each other, or even really handling the system at the same time. Right now it's got like, the words of a conversation, but the video (both the talking heads and the shots of the system and games) doesn't match up to that style.

[@connorkiss2614]

Agreed, would be better if they were together

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] It's definitely an experiment, a first attempt at something like this. I do get what you mean that it doesn't totally feel like a natural conversation because it's edited quite a lot, obviously. Of course we can't be in the same room most of the time for logistical reasons, but being separate also made it easier to edit! Anyway, this is just the first crack at a video like this, so feedback is appreciated! :)

[@stephen22890]

@@mylifeingaming For what it's worth, I don't think it seemed that unnatural.

[@RetroAli]

Love this style of video! A combination of more in-depth videos & casual conversation like this is a great balance.

[@DrDoomFate]

Looking at your previous videos. You guys may have over-hyped M2. Thanks to this video, I'm going to cancel my Genesis Mini and wait for a price drop.

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] M2 historically has done incredible work, mostly because of their special touches in adding new features. This doesn't really seem to have the signature M2 flair, which may or may not be their fault. It's still a decent device, but I wouldn't have realized it was M2 if we hadn't been told it was.

[@retrosean199]

Now that it's out, a couple comments. The CRT filter may or may not work for you depending on your display. On mine it gives you that uneven effect when the scale factor's not even that Try talked about in some other videos. -- I tried it out on a 1080p Acer computer monitor and the scanlines worked a lot better. With the filter off, no (or very few) shimmering pixels. A couple adjustments to the TV and good to go. The audio in the emulator seems to have the "high pass filter" effect on it, and it sounds close to the original revision of the original hardware. As for the game selection, I've been collecting Genesis stuff for the whole 30 years it's been out, and honestly I've never played half the games on this and don't have them in my collection. I might track down real copies of one or two later... but that would cost me more than the Mini did. So, pretty good for the price. It's like you paid $50 for the hardware and then 50 cents a game. It can't hurt to get one, you'll probably enjoy it.

[@hugollort]

Sounds more like almost all the youtuber that got the Sega Genesis Mini try to sell and promote it, on this one i listen on the Game Sack, he sounds most honest. for me its not worth $79

[@xuano666]

Congrats, your first impressions video is waaaaay deeper than many reviews I have already watched. Keep the good work!

[@fonarte]

Sad to see m2 screw up the scaling again. The Castlevania collection has the same problems, esp with bloodlines on the PC version of the collection. The audio emulation sounded fine to me. Sounds more like they emulated it without the downsides of how the signal is routed on the original hardware pcbs and without having to go through a dac. (And there are even hardware mods for the MD to bypass the poor quality of the original circuits) I don't think you could ever get MD audio correct because the output varies so much by revision and how you get it out.

[@Multifobb]

I love your regular episodes, but this is a nice format as well. Retro-greetings from a Swedish viewer :)

[@ccateni28]

Can't wait for these issues to be fixed in a month. ;)

[@immortallix]

How? If mass production hasn't already begun then they'd need to delay it.

[@ThoseGuysPlay]

I'm not the biggest fan of this format, but I'll still watch them because you guys are still enjoyable in them. It may be best to do them for topics you aren't going to do a deep dive on later, because this felt very informative on its own. -Matt

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] For the most part, that's the idea, I think! We have gone back and forth on whether the Genesis Mini will need a full episode. People might prefer us to spend that time on a new subject instead.

[@dextreme_v]

Wheres sonic 3 and knucles

[@RetroGamerBB]

Music rights issues but a must have. hopefully the mini will get hacked so we can add it.

[@leader02]

maybe some licensing issues thanks to one dead king of pop

[@leader02]

@SonicNights it's complicated, but it is what it is.

[@sonicdv3953]

@SonicNights Basically ice cap was based off an unreleased song that wasn't released until 2010-2011 or so. Because of this, they can't rerelease the game anymore, but any ports that already exist are obviously fair game. So steam is likely the only place you will be able to buy sonic 3 for the rest of time.

[@StephanieHua]

@20:13, this is just going on my shelf beside my tower of power and Mega SG. As long as my original hardware continues working, I won't have to bust out the soldering iron.

[@chstar]

please dear lord let this be as easily hackable as the SNES and NES classics!

[@duffman18]

Yeah that's the only reason I want one. Got a SNES classic for that reason and that was so easy to do. Tried a raspberry pi with retro pi and it's just got way too many issues for me to bother using it anymore.

[@dred05m61]

If you want a system to run most emulators, just get a Rasberry Pi.

[@duffman18]

@@dred05m61 I've got one. There's tons of issues with it. It's just not good enough. I think I'd rather get a chrome book or something than use that any more. I got a Vita after I got the pi and that's significantly better. Though still, nothing yet has come close to android emulators. They've got the perfect level of quality of life features and accuracy, and ease of use with things like linking Bluetooth gamepads. And there's an android emulator for literally every console, and even every computer, with Dos box for android, amiga, zx spectrum, etc Maybe every so often I'll go back and update it to a new version of retro pie to see if they've fixed the problems but for now it's just a pain in the ass

[@dred05m61]

duffman18 Android is running on ARM hardware, which is great for low power. Don‘t know what the CPU is for the Sega Megadrive, but if it has the CPU like the SNES-mini: ARM Cortex-A7 emulation should run smooth.

[@chstar]

@@dred05m61 you're missing the point. I can play all these on an emulator now on my PC and numerous other devices. It's the appeal of having these classic systems on display with replica controllers. They look great as coffee table display items. and being able to add in custom music and more genesis games would be amazing. I mean whats a mini genesis without sonic 3

[@ViolentDetour]

They way you guys are talking in this video makes it sound like a news interview. I love it!

[@hpickettz34]

Nah, don't need another dust collector emulation box.

[@Tornado1994]

@SonicNights He's a well known lurking troll.

[@SuperMuffinman645]

Good to see the boys having a casual chat, the mini episode format is good!

[@pkbelly]

oof. we can really tell you're not enthusiastic about this product, while trying not to be too harsh towards a company you like

[@TheKiman2]

I saw the Japanese reveal show of the final 12 games. For Darius, they pretty much straight up did a new port and it was 32 megabits, which if you talk in terms of the 90s talk, was HUGE. Even Tetris, which was a re-development, being a modest puzzle game clocked in at 4 megabits, which is twice as big as the biggest puzzle games back then.

[@CalebByRamen]

The 3 button is more appropriate? Sorry dude that makes ZERO sense. Even if ONLY ONE GAME needed a 6 button... then the 6 button is the most appropriate because YOU COULD THEN PLAY ALL THE GAMES....

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] Appropriate in the sense that it evokes the most nostalgia.

[@mid-jump_attack]

I really enjoy on how you guys dig into the nerdy retro stuff. But this new format is like watching a watered down PG rated sequel of your favorite 80's R rated action flick. For some reason "Conan the destroyer" comes to mind. Anyway, this little emulation box sounds like it's decent enough, I can get past the audio lag but damn, why ship 6 button games like SFII and Eternal Champions? Even casual players are going to be bummed when they realize they have to press start to switch moves in SFII. I'm happy to see a better plug in play for the Genesis, it just seems like somebody wants to sell two more controllers. Your videos are top notch as always, thanks

[@leukocyte6100]

I'd love more of this. For a preview you guys sure knocked it out of the park.Who knows perhaps the in depth look would be bonkers.

[@hdestotallyunoriginalgamin3555]

I enjoyed this video a great deal. It's nice to get an unfiltered first impression of the unit this way, where it's clear that opinions aren;t being sugar coated or diluted during a script edit.

[@GameplayandTalk]

I enjoyed the casual approach. Definitely would like to see more!

[@PersianImm0rtal]

I really like your long format and highly polished videos A LOT. However, every once in a while a video like this is nice!

[@maverick_loneshark]

I love that the regional skin versions of the games are available and want to see more bilingual/multilingual options like that in games (really want that Puyo Puyo 2).

[@brandonhill6288]

Love the format! Keep it up,anything to get more videos from you. For those of us who watch the Sunday streams I personally feel like it's a little closer to the discussion style than the fully fleshed out masterworks y'all put together...