What is THIS? MVS Inspired Mini Arcade Bartop [Review]

[@gamernix5329]

The modifications are great, and the comparison between the different mini arcades put the physical dimensions in good perspective.

[@WickedGamerCollector]

I love this tiny PoooooooooowKIDDY 😺 Mini arcades. 😎

[@TeamPandory]

Here kiddykiddykiddy!

[@WickedClownNZ]

After the button and sticks swapped and adding that neo geo panel overlay. The thing came out looking excellent man. Ps. John luke is my hero

[@neilfarquhar716]

Great video Chicken! Really appreciate the way you show us how to get the most out of these devices, always going beyond just a basic unboxing and demo of the system running stock. Oh and for sure the Alloy Warhead series was SNK's best work 😃 Thanks for uploading!👍🏻

[@TeamPandory]

That's how we roll :) Thanks for the comment.

[@DKOG73]

Awesome vid bro!! Cool little arcade!! Custom firmware = big difference. Waiting for next Pandory vid ✊!

[@TeamPandory]

Yeah man. This one holds its own for the price... Bet it could be even better when modded a bit further ;)

[@SavedByZero]

The ability to play back that glass ad alone should justify the cost. :)

[@Rick_Todd]

That's some really nice Modifications.

[@jskjellman]

As always well done ☺️

[@orderofmagnitude-TPATP]

Excited for my a13 that I've ordered.

[@speedvr829]

A12 with those mods for me. Battery too. Awesome.

[@Bo_Knows_Tecmo]

Those random Arnie voices are hilarious.

[@rosstee]

Get to da Enterprise

[@WMARUoriginal]

I enjoy my A12, but the washed out screen is really the main drawback. The screen on your A12 looks much better than mine though. I wonder if they've upgraded it? Also the CFW video you link to has comments saying the CFW has worse battery life, you can't adjust the brightness, and can sometimes cause crashes when the battery is below 30%. Has the CFW been improved since then? Thank you!

[@TeamPandory]

I'm unsure ... Maybe the washed out screen is bilinear filter? The cfw in my opinion changes the game as the stock fw is a bit meh. We have had crashes at lower power levels, but that's probably because it needed charging. :)

[@Jpetersson]

Daaaaaamn, son!!!! I LIKE!

[@MalakaOldGamer]

The real problem whit this machine is the batery, crack after 2 or 3 month of use... But, is an awesome machine. Great review!

[@TeamPandory]

Good point. Thing is the battery could be switched for something of better quality. It's not like a cellphone when it comes to exact size, hook up two wires and it should be sorted with this machine

[@andrewwade5479]

Where did you get the snk menu from as that's not stock on team ruka ? Thankyou.

[@TeamPandory]

It is one by Team Ruka- but a build called "Melusa" - I'm pretty certain there are a few around, just keep your eyes open for them

[@mheuzeroth]

What is "NewMelasu.img"? Wjat is this image for? Where to find it?

[@gorebish7950]

It is very nice, hopefully there would be a new revision of it that looks a bit more stylish. Really like the egret styling. Maybe a little more power?

[@TeamPandory]

There is the a13 from the same store in clamshell, but you won't be able to put in a real arcade stick. No upgrade on the spec outside IPS panel.

[@laurentlhoest8324]

I love that arcade machine, even though some games run slow, could you tell in private msg where you got the bezels and other retroarch stuff ? It looks pretty neat ! Thanks

[@sc192i]

*** removing my original reply *** ignore me, I’m an idiot … I didn’t read the question properly 😂

[@TeamPandory]

@@sc192i their store is on Etsy. The link is in the description, but they only supplied the sticker

[@sc192i]

@@TeamPandory yup … I misread the question doh! 😣

[@TeamPandory]

I found the image on a telegram thing. Have a look for it. You got this!

[@salvatore.sky77]

@@TeamPandory can you hel newmelasu ?

[@Bibvock]

I kinda like it...I think they have a clam version as well🤔

[@pommedapi3847]

Subscribed to the channel nice reviews! What about the screen quality did I miss something somewhere? IPS Pannel?

[@TeamPandory]

The A13 is an IPS, I believe... This one is a bog standard panel.

[@pommedapi3847]

@@TeamPandory really hard to get the ultimate thing, as a niche product no one is building the big thing. Thanks for making all these reviews

[@TheRealDonnyJepp]

I mean..... Alloy Warhead Super Tank is a pretty badass name. It also happens to be the name of my 3rd band!!!!! 🥴🥴🥴

[@Limpatudodireitinho]

Hello! Have you made any changes to be able to play OutRun without slowdowns? I was trying to play with Batocera, and the game has a lot of audio problems, and some latency in some parts. Had problems? Thanks.

[@buhshmuh]

Mine doesn't have these games or menu. I got my a12 last year, is this a newer revision and if so can mine be updated to use those setup instead?

[@TeamPandory]

The best thing to do IMO is use ruka cfw. The stock firmware isn't the best, but at least it plays games alright.

[@WMARUoriginal]

I got mine two years ago and I also don't have this default menu or games. I think maybe different sellers have slightly different variations.

[@Markymark1408]

Love to see a way to get it to play stadia or xcloud via browser access and bt controller

[@rosstee]

wut

[@sf3testvids]

May I ask, to avoid stickers wearing, has any1 used some form of sealant over the stickers to preserve the decal with prolonged use? Just curious as some sealants can be affected by things such as console heat and stuff and admittedly I am not a expert on these things >.>

[@KarateWerewolf]

That thing with a tf card slot and EmuELEC would be pretty cool.

[@TeamPandory]

It has a tf card slot, and RetroArch does a lot that EmuELEC can do. It'd be cool to mod tbh, maybe put in a 905x3.

[@KarateWerewolf]

@@TeamPandory Ah must have been distracted when you mentioned it.

[@sf3testvids]

Heya, got machine, got new buttons, and stick working, but need new screen as screen not working. Is there a good place to get a ips screen? I heard there is yoycart, BUT heard bad things and not reliable in pricing and availability and hidden charges they charge after purchase.

[@TeamPandory]

Might be worth checking the powkiddy A12 cfw community - have a browse on github or the discord.

[@sf3testvids]

@Team Pandory OK sorry to ask, is there a discord link? Couldn't seem to find

[@TeamPandory]

@@sf3testvids uh. Okay. I just assumed they'd have one ☺️ Sorry I can't really help with knowing where to get a new display.

[@sf3testvids]

@Team Pandory np thanks for responce, sorry for annoying questions, my powkiddy is almost working but very tasking atm XD

[@AshWilliams-v3e]

Nice

[@narikonarikos5392]

After installing retroarch, the screen on a12 is cut off and I can't see all the options. Changing the scaling doesn't help much. Can the resolution be changed?

[@TeamPandory]

Did you install the batocera / retroarch from the GitHub ? I think there was a setting for monitor resolution size. Maybe ask the guys who develop the install?

[@hong10ly70]

M'y A12 dont have thé same os like your . Why ? Where Do you buy it please ?

[@TeamPandory]

This was bought a while ago, so there's a chance that the operating system has changed.

[@hong10ly70]

@@TeamPandory ok i understand i bought mine 3 years ago

[@gravious]

awesome vid :)

[@TeamPandory]

Thanks 👍

[@TheWarmotor]

link?

[@sf3testvids]

Does any1 know if team ruka is making a update to powkiddy a12 firmware? Apparently on newer models the firmware doesn't work, ( heard of batocera as alternative bit have heard I doesntvwork well on some games like neo geo) also can't seem to find that mvs theme online (sorry a bit of a noobie when it comes to modding )

[@paparansen]

not 4:3 screen - fail, next !

[@daveholloway185]

A little later on in the video it shows the software switch to flip it to 4:3. I do agree though; it does look like arse while stretched.

[@paparansen]

@@daveholloway185 its not only about the stretch, its about a none 4:3 screen on that kind of device :)

[@TeamPandory]

With that attitude, you'll never be happy. When it's 4.3, why isn't it crt? Then why is it only 9 inches? Why does it have a sanwa and not a seimitsu ? ... If you honestly only care about it being 4.3 in aspect, you should be happy with the egret ii mini. That's for you. ... Sorry to say, there are more people in this world than just one person. We all have different needs... Competition is good. Through this rivalry, hopefully we can get to see one that really kicks the llamas ass.

[@paparansen]

@@TeamPandory aaand unsub ^^

[@MrEvil35555vr]

Hopefully they'll make one just right for you one day then, but sometimes you have to appreciate whats given to you first lol.

[@PandoryMagazine]

You didn't say anything after flaps, you let us all down. 😔 Rest of the video recovered but still flaps!! Gosh darn it chicken man!! Also nice how they included Super Magical Hat, as for Metal Gear in the Megadrive section with a Metal Slug title screen and a different menu name. 🤔 I won't call you out on saying Metal Slug wrong, I am not like that! 😏 In regards to Magical Hat, a English patched version has finally been released after 20+ years so I recommend playing it more so now.

[@Dadedrums]

I just unsubscribed because you told me to do so :,(

[@PandoryMagazine]

I subbed as f them, I won't do what they tell me!! 🤔

[@Dadedrums]

@@PandoryMagazine you are an anti-system riot!

[@tom11zz884]

Piece of crap doesn't even offer a 4:3 screen option..PASS

[@TeamPandory]

It does though.