The $39,- Arcade Box Retro Console Still Worth Buying in 2023 ?

[@chedhead3278]

Cheers Wicked, thought I'd chime in with a 2.5 year user report. Still works !! Mostly. Controllers 6 months, OG card 2 years. Don't regret buying it as a present for a friend, but I wouldn't now. Dirty cheap PC and appropriate software will soon be its replacement. It's done well though, many hours of entertainment gaming and fiddling with emulators. Thing that bugs me most, after using other devices, is it's a bit laggy on the controls. Not sure if that's just this one or all these boxes. DoDonPachi is difficult enough without having to contend with controller lag. 🙂

[@arcaderacer586]

I have 1 that I bought a couple years ago. I do suggest to clone your sd card by using mini free partition wizard. These cards will crash out eventually. Having a backup will be useful. You do have to use a program like the partition wizard to clone these cards.

[@algerae1984]

What are the better options that are reasonably priced in your opinion?

[@maineotaku6369]

Thanks!

[@markheberlein1224]

Hey Wicked Gamer, any recommendations for a better version of this idea? I would love a good plug and play that you’d recommend! Great video review!

[@DarkCode]

My friend you dont sound as peppy as usual, cheer up friend, your videos matter.

[@WickedGamerCollector]

Maybe next time 3x coffee before I start the video 😅 Wanted to relax and slow down with speaking. Finding the balance here 😂

[@hugotuteinnolthenius4995]

Just keep it how it whas. Thanks for all the vid’s. And keep up the good work

[@ArchisBhatt]

Yes even I was a bit concerned there. I really love the WickedGamer for his eccentricities.

[@DarkCode]

@@WickedGamerCollector My friend your peppyness and excitement is what makes the videos better, otherwise it's just retro review

[@andrewy1983]

Sp what's the best value / performing box as of right now?

[@leonarddurecki5988]

My first game box, I changed the resolution on this and it went to green screen rendering it useless so I swapped out the memory card with another game box and got it running again.

[@johnpritchard7591]

I love all your videos man truly, just think you seem a bit down or tired in this one? Hard to remain upbeat I guess when you reviewing hundreads of these cheap and nasty boxes but that's what personally I come for, your wit and funny remarks when trawling through all this nasty plastic!

[@WickedGamerCollector]

I recorded this video today, went to the gym to clear my head... meet up with some people. Only realizing I felt more exhausted later on so yeah... need to see how and what. Maybe I do need a break so I can clean up here, relax more and... testing products and build a massive video promotion. Did that last year I did like that to be honest felt so much more energetic 🙄

[@dagodpapi2961]

Wickedgamer you are my favorite go to channel for retro gaming. Keep up the great work! 👍

[@zockeromi1970]

i like this box - even if it isn't the most powerful

[@Videogamearcade]

Yea , I have no issues with it .

[@stevensaunders2660]

Hi, Mine was working great but now it doesn't load the games. It only goes to the android desktop when I power it on. Any thoughts? Not sure why that happened. It used to boot right into the games

[@jacktheripper6716]

Can you make a video with best budget boxes say under 50euros then under 100

[@WickedGamerCollector]

That would be a cool video indeed 👌

[@georged7627]

You have a million different game boxes...As Mario would say..." It's a Crazzzy " 😁🤘🏾

[@WickedGamerCollector]

MaaaamaaMIA !! it's full crazy whahahah 😆😆

[@shingotink5062]

WGC do you have a good cheap USB PlayStation clone controller you would recommend? I like playing games on Mister with as close to the original controller as possible for mastalgia reasons but I would like to do it as cost effectively as possible and not get stuck with an old worn out controller either.

[@powdypow]

got one of these but it is just stuck on the android loading screen? assume the sd card is corrupt? any help would be great ty!

[@benchurch1309]

Im trying to buy a budget retro game system, whats the best budget retro system i can buy right now? Thank you

[@hectormontalvo5565]

Is it me or are all these boxes the same? Good review and cool video Wicked!👉😃👈

[@falkkleemann1770]

Hello My screen is now green, what can I do about it? Many grettings from Germany

[@hijinksgaming68]

ok i cant get my controllers to pair it says hold a button on your device to configure it but nothing works :(

[@WickedGamerCollector]

Try different controller. You would be surprised how many work on EmuElec.

[@Giansan26]

Will this work with a usb hub to upgrade to 4 players?

[@johnnyburnett9983]

Doses this have wwf superstars Arcade game

[@CameronBurnett-y2d]

All menu and other platform games work but my Nintendo 64 controls in game don’t work. Been researching various solutions but no fix has worked so far.

[@JoJow8]

Thnx for your videos man! Question.. is it possible to upscale n64 games like banjo kazooie? Cant seem to find it myself. Thank you!

[@WickedGamerCollector]

On this .. nope Get a Batocera Mini PC with some power.

[@BIGNOIDS]

Is it plug and play?

[@elliottryan13]

What kind of box would you recommend?

[@jbless1978]

Can I use a different controller??

[@luisperez8187]

how many ps one games does it have ?

[@verfed]

What are some better options? I'm about to just buy a used Nintendo 64 console on Ebay if I don't find a better option soon.

[@WickedGamerCollector]

N64... look into PC solutions. Android cheap stuff not going to handle it.

[@julzkrautkieper3334]

I guess you living in the EU as well as me. Is that correct? I have the problem that Aliexpress no longer sends handheld consoles to my location in germany. Do you have the same problem? I just try to figure out what's going on. It's just for a few days now, two months ago I hadn't this problem.

[@timpeachey9394]

No one ever thinks to turn it upside down so the hot air can escape upwards.

[@Brainiacstudio]

Went a little deeper in to the files with specific software. Got a 64gb version and a 256gb version. In both i see the same. Execpt that the lighter version have less games in it. **BUT...** i noticed something else. There is a folder for Sega Saturn , a PS2 and more emulators and files in it ready to use. Just no games for these. Now , I believe there wil come a even bigger capacity version soon. Maybe 512 or 1GB version? I could be wrong ufcourse. But why would these files be in there already?

[@mikemorrisonmusic]

What would you say is the best retro gaming product?

[@digitizer3627]

For the same price you can get the Pooooowkiddy Y6 gamestick that has 2 gb and has better emulation.

[@WickedGamerCollector]

Yeah true and it's more compact only EmuElec is better with modding and adjusting stuff.

[@glensmith1979]

Let's hope for a custom euelec on the y6

[@digitizer3627]

@@WickedGamerCollector Yes. Its main downside is no options and the systems are all stretched to full screen. If you want to lock options at least configure the correct aspect ratio which was really lazy of my fav budget company.. Pooooooowkiddy!!

[@allenantonio4389]

game boxes are cool

[@craftymulligar]

If your a little down just speed up the video a tad. Wicked won't mind. Do a bee bop tone will you watch. Naw didn't work well. Maybe if you can fine tune it.

[@WickedGamerCollector]

Try to be more relax when speaking only then I sound down / depressed 😆

[@mentalphilanthropist35]

​@@WickedGamerCollectorMental's tips for avoiding the 🥉place feeling. Don't read the news. Don't watch corporate media. Don't sit too much. Don't get too much sun. Don't eat too much. Remember to treat yourself. Dream a little. Get off your ass. Smile. Get serious. Hope it helps😊

[@Chrisfeb68]

This being advertised on Instagram for $70. As a child of the 80s who played video games I was intrigued. After seeing this video I think I will pass.

[@Justin-vb2ev]

Not worth it got mine today not working for crap

[@stuartsinclair6269]

Hey, mine lasted 8months it erased everything including the sd card too, while playing a game, the screen went black then after a minute or so the original beginners guide popped up on the android menu, everything was wiped….

[@KenSch2020]

I think that playing these Android Boxes is like you are stuck in a loop every day. Because you review one then another comes out with the same processor and speed that play the same game consoles even if it says it is new.

[@timparr246]

My opinion: NO. It is NOT worthy buying. The VAST majority of listed games do NOT work. Those that work freqeuntly freeze and saves fail causing you to lose your progress. I paid about $90 and received the box and 2 controllers, an hdmi cable and a power cord. I'm sending them back and trying Retropie Batocera Raspberry Pi 4B Pinnacle Retro Game Console. It's $325..much more expensive, but if it works smoothly, it will be worth it.

[@JFatzDaKeyz]

Hey sir. We watched his video. If you want us to care about your opinion post a video and show us it's worth it.

[@seanf676]

Very informative thank you. I would rather spend more money for something better. As you mention a few times in you video this is a cheap box. What high quality box would you recommend?

[@garethbeaton8414]

Every thing fist super computer x but weras

[@eddie_arcadia]

I'm not buying any more of these 😂😂😂

[@WickedGamerCollector]

Sometimes you don't need it 😅

[@_BELMONT_]

!!!!

[@maineotaku6369]

Thanks!

[@WickedGamerCollector]

Thanks for your support ! 😎