The RetroUSB AVS - Review - Game Sack

Episode 186 - We look at the AVS which is a great NES alternative which plays games over HDMI with next to no lag! This is NOT a sponsored video.
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[@kristophermann6528]

15:45 "If you watching this 6 years from now..." and Joe looked directly into the camera -- I am rattled.

[@adesignersperspective]

best AVS review on youtube 👍

[@kristina80ification]

yes, how the review indeed, how the review.

[@pulsatingquasar4561]

Kandi Gloss English is hard

[@ootwii]

I wish i had a avs..do they take paypal credit?

[@mikedx42]

live from Boulder, it's sackturday night

[@jusko2565]

Bravo, sir!

[@CDRiley]

You cracked me up with Power Glove Segment, holding your 3D glasses with your glove hand, control your game with your bare arm. Thanks for the Laughter! 😂

[@theSato]

The palette "FCEUX" refers to the NES emulator by the same name. Just a heads up!

[@SilverGreyscale]

A really good Emulator at that, really a good option if you wanna record an NES game

[@ThunderDragonRandy]

I prefer Nestopia. :3

[@GameSack]

Where's my Nesticle palette?

[@videogameobsession]

In your pants? ;) I do wish they could add the dripping blood effect to the text.

[@zacharylunsford2]

Game Sack how old are you guys?

[@6XGate]

A bit of a note on the Zapper. It does work with the RetroUSB AVS, but you must use an older CRT BVM or PVM with HD SDI support and find a zero lag HDMI to HD SDI converter. I've played many rounds of Duck Hunt with friends this way.

[@RetroTechSelect]

Great video, guys. I love my AVS. It has really brought my old collection to life and $185 is a bargain next to an HDMI mod or RGB + an upscaler.

[@darthwalshus2876]

Game Sack is definitely one of the top channels on KZbin. The shows are always stacked with high quality content and are always well written, well laid out and edited, and well executed. I'm always excited to see a new episode pop up in my feed. Thanks guys!

[@EarthboundX]

Oh, 185 bucks? I confused this with that 500 dollar NES system.

[@thedarkknight100]

lol

[@RandoGamer947]

Its 189 bucks in 2021

[@Automatik234]

It would be cool te see one of them with the SEGA Genesis or SEGA Z80 family of consoles all in one.

[@Alexis40ar]

The AVS, a flash cart and you're all set!

[@ootwii]

Agree..

[@jackbootshamangaming4541]

A DE-10 nano, an SDRAM module, and you're all set for the NES, many more 8/16bit consoles, arcade boards, and computers. It's about the same price, even less if you can get academic pricing. No flashcart needed, so definitely is cheaper. MiSTerFPGA is the best system out their that's FPGA for consumers honestly, and will be for some time.

[@nayyarrashid4661]

@@jackbootshamangaming4541 I wish they had option or way to include the cartridge loading slots. Not that I am into that stuff but would have been nice. Otherwise the best option out there.

[@JazGalaxy]

The first thing I do when I load up a game sack episode is "like" it. Don't even have to watch it first. I know it will be good and I don't want to forget.

[@JazGalaxy]

I laughed at the Rad Racer skit, but the funny thing is... That's EXACTLY me playing games on my PSVR. I feel, as stupid as it is, exactly like some kid in an 80s commercial. I'm looking behind me as things whiz by and saying "Woah!" out loud and grinning like an idiot.

[@moviemetalhead]

JazGalaxy If you don't hit the like button first, you're likely to forget to, because of how good the episode was.

[@JazGalaxy]

To some extent... yeah. Exactly. I'll usually have the urge to google something by the end of the episode. Or truthfully, sometimes during the middle. I'm looking up more information about some game they talked about or something.

[@Rudymarou]

Me too bro!

[@subtledemisefox]

I do the same thing. For them, techmoan, and LGR also

[@hosebeefstick]

The Retron 5 stole it's emulator? I'll have to look into that...well, after I finish a few more Game Sack episodes, that is.

[@LetsPlayKeldeo]

Wow I have a theory ... I think you both are stuck in a Pocket Dimension Its allways 3:00 O Clock ... If you want I could get help

[@GameSack]

In some episodes it's 16:32 or 32:16

[@LetsPlayKeldeo]

Yeah I just wanted to make sure not that you are slaves to a Dream Demon or something

[@Horzzo]

It's a code. The riddle must be solved.

[@HistoricaHungarica]

3 O clock pocket dimension Half Life 3 confirmed

[@scottcowan7343]

This is why a stay up till 2 am. One of my favorite channels.

[@the9thinning1]

the video doesn't go away after 2 am you know

[@scottcowan7343]

TheKingOfTown I know, I just look forward to seeing their uploads early.

[@willeysingleton3057]

Oh yea bing watching how too retro in the years of 4k keep me wide awake at night. Beats bing drinking and watching avgn till the wife screams at me to go to bed.

[@PsychomachineryEBM]

Hey guys, i remember you did great reviews on developers like Sunsoft, Data East and Renovation... why not doing a review on Natsume? That was a great developer back in the day that still remains miserably underrated imo. Greetz.

[@videogameobsession]

Also, if you find some games just won't work on the AVS, but will on the original NES hardware that's most likely because it's a green tipped PCB which has slightly shorter pins. During the manufacturing process of the AVS there was a mix up and the shorter version of the cartridge connector was used for the final production instead of the longer one. It only affects a small percentage of cartridges, but unfortunately some of them could very well be the best games on the platform. One of my personal favorites, Mega Man 2, is one such game for me. Out of the 600 carts I own only around 14 are like this, but I'd still like a revised cartridge connector for it, which I was promised is on its way in the next 6 months or so... I hope!

[@creekandseminole]

videogameobsession hey my Mega Man 2 cart doesn't work on it either. thst was upsetting and I have cleaned it several times. are they supposed to replace people's consoles with this newer chip set you're speaking of?

[@videogameobsession]

Your best bet is to email them and ask to be notified when the longer cartridge connector is made available. It will be an easy swap as it just plugs into the FPGA main board like a cartridge plugs into the connector. Have you tried this copy of Mega Man 2 on another system? I have come across a game that was just plain dead on all of my NES consoles. Sometimes components just die unfortunately. I also suggest using pink pencil eraser on cartridge pins. It sometimes does wonders for dirty pins and doesn't leave any trace of residue like rubbing alcohol or other liquid based cleaners. Also, I'm not sure if you saw my other post, but there is also an issue with the USB port on the first batch on AVS system where it isn't properly secured to the FPGA board and if any pressure is placed on it the port can easily break right off rendering the entire system useless. Brian at RetroUSB a!so said he'll be sending out a 3D printed piece which will fit around the port to help keep that from happening. Batch #2 AVS systems will have both of these things fixed.

[@videogameobsession]

On and a quick fix to play Mega Man 2 would be to connect it to a Game Genie and then into the AVS... Not ideal of course, but if you own a GG and are desperate to play MM2, there's a way.

[@thenostalgiafactor5023]

This might be why Monster Party fails to work on my Retro AVS. Thanks.

[@supersnappahead]

That sucks. Is Mario 3 one of those games. I can't get mine to work.

[@Ryuujin1078]

Does it matter if 8-bit games run @ 1080 vs 720?! Sounds more like nitpicking...

[@slyguythreeonetwonine3172]

Of course it matters. That's like asking do you want games to run at 1 fps, or 60?

[@PrinceMarcusWilliam]

No it doesn't

[@AxiomofDiscord]

I like how you took the 72 in 1 cart to show how it is not the system but the cart that is often the problem.

[@wornout_joystick]

The AVS is finally back in stock. I sold mine on eBay a few years ago. I just bought a new one yesterday.

[@rodrigomolinsky]

5:39 - Hey Dave! You left another hair next to the power button!

[@JJKoester]

Have you guys ever played Assault City for the Sega Master System? It's a great game and the protagonist is named Joe. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKvKmmSdqb11Z9E Also also, I'd be lying if I didn't say that my reviews were very much influenced by this channel. Cheers!

[@Kafei2006]

A friend of mine has the same 76 in 1 cartridge, just different looking. It's the same compilation of games but the cart is orange and has a different label in chinese. FCEUX is a PC NES emulator guys btw.

[@SirGoldenAce]

I love the Double Dragon 2 background music.

[@gluserty]

I always enjoy the sound effects Game Sack adds when inserting games into systems and turning them on, it's good immersion and the right kind of offbeat.

[@skins4thewin]

I freaking LOVE my AVS! I actually prefer it over my Analogue NT Mini for playing NES/Famicom games! It just has a cool factor to it and the FPGA implementation is absolutely spot on! Slightly better than on the NT Mini in my opinion due to the sound being ever so slightly off on the NT Mini.

[@bluearmy893]

I love the reviews of these types of consoles!

[@KWKBOX]

You guys did not get a donated system? I have seen much smaller channels get a donated AVS to review. Doesn't the internet understand all you need is the Game Sack review on something and everything else is just fluff? I don't blame you for bagging them for the powerpak now.

[@creekandseminole]

I own an AVS. I bought it for my newborn son so we can play my nes collection with ease when he gets older. great system.

[@Bimmy_Lee]

well, how are things going with your boy? Is he a big NES fan?

[@thenostalgiafactor5023]

Can someone do me a favor with the Retro AVS? Can you test Monster Party for the NES on it? I bought a copy of it yesterday, it works flawlessly in my legit NES, and my Retro Duo, but will NOT work in my AVS. When inserted into the AVS, the cart logo stays blank/gray and when selected, the screen goes black and the goes back to the main menu. All other games I have tried work properly with it. Only Monster Party has given me trouble. Thanks!

[@harpsitardo]

The Nostalgia Factor I don't have the console or the game, so I can't help you. Sorry. 😔

[@thenostalgiafactor5023]

No problem at all! I think there's a post down below that explains some games having shorter PCB board contacts causing the issue...

[@cptnoremac]

I don't have the console or the game either. Come on, everyone! I want to hear from ALL the people who don't have the console or game!

[@swishpronoob]

someone should definitely make a compatibility list if thereisn't one already

[@nesmaster14]

I've tested that game before, as well as many of the "green strip" games that a lot of people say they have problems with, never had an issue. Cheers

[@fordxbgtfalcon]

Went ahead and blew my wad and got one, it’s on its way to me now. Kinda excited. I hate my Analogue nt mini, lots-of problems with it…

[@iwonderifthisislegal]

Damn you Game Sack....ive been watching your videos all day today...and you drop this one on me this early in the morning?? Awesome. We here in Las Vegas Nv love what you do!! Anyone who disagrees with me....i shall smash-ith in the name of the Sack-ith😁👈!

[@Dilios_of_Sparta]

When Joe introduces a system, he always does it in a Don LaFontaine-esque voice (with reverb). Love it.

[@Harperlarp]

Was that the Boulder Game shop theme song at 1:53? Lol. Loved that tune in your Road Rash episode.

[@emadaljundi1618]

Funny. It's been 6 years now. 15:45

[@Boojakascha]

Joe, your RGB modded NES probably does also FCEUX. FCEUX is a popular emulator palette. Tim Worthington put it onto his board. If you like "unsaturated" better you can reprogram the FPGA on Tim's board. This sounds like a pain, but it actually quite user friendly, they made GUIs and stuff to help normal users.

[@vix_in_japan]

Damn I'm only watching this 5 years later. I better leave it another year for this to be worthwhile.

[@exiled5160]

yeah but none of those games are as good as truxton

[@slyguythreeonetwonine3172]

GreenDog comes close though!

[@NightmareMOV]

mikallink CGR approved

[@robertpeacock894]

Still the best way to play NES games in my opinion.

[@Birizin.]

Hey GameSack crew, I love you guys' fine work and dedication at showing those great games and equipment, and I really think you are doing a exceptional job not only on KZbin, but in the whole Internet in what regards "gaming knowledge" if I can call it that. However, one of the few things that I miss on this channel is the lack of coverage of anything from the second generation of videogames (Atari 2600, Colecovision, Intellivision, etc.). I really miss those because even that most of its games were lackluster and the best ones on those systems didn't aged really that well, they still symbolize an important era on the market with the game genre experimentation and the try to fit a decent story with a fun gameplay regarding all the system limitations, developing in a great fashion the childhood of many that could grow on the late 70s/early 80s with a (somewhat) full videogame experience on the comfort of your home.

[@GameSack]

Yeah I know. We want to cover Atari 2600 (and maybe 5200 if possible) Intellivision and Colecovision at some point. Our friend Bill has them all, but he wants to mod them with at least s-video and preferably component or RGB in some cases. He fiddles around when that stuff when he thinks about it which isn't often.

[@Birizin.]

Game Sack Game Sack If Bill manages to do it, please try to make a video about it, his segments are the best and his talks about the hardware are very insightful.

[@MrHued]

Entertaining and informative! You guys should do more hardware reviews in the future.

[@screwuguyz4524]

Heaud they've done like 30 console reviews check them out there really good

[@cubecast1]

goddammit trying to sleep here, consequences of watching American youtubers :(

[@brandogg]

Ironically watching it 6 years later...not sure if it has any new features. 720p scales perfectly to 2160p so yay.

[@johneygd]

Well i don't know how they managed to replicate the nes hardware 100% and put it on a chip but they surely had decapped the real nes chip set,snan it under a microscope to extract the source code of it to implement it into their FPGA chip,as a result it should also work with castlevania 3 etc,,, The software inside it is magic,as it somehow can turn sprite flicker off,i guess trough overclocking,so now you can play double dragon 3 with a friend without getting confused. My only complain is that it lacks a/v out for old crt tv's and because of this you cannot play duckhunt on it. That it only output 720p doesn't matter as your tv will upscale it to 1080p.

[@madfinntech]

Maybe I'll get one of these even though I already have the Analogue NT (the one with real NES hardware), but for some reason, it doesn't work that good with my Famicom Everdrive even though Analogue promised it to compatible with it. This HD NES venture ended up being pretty expensive for me.

[@skins4thewin]

Would I buy one for $185? I would, and I did :) And it was worth every single penny!

[@horsecorpse]

Sacks of Games, first of all I still can't find your board game reviews, which I have documentation and proof of you promising to upload. That aside, I enjoy your reviews of "video games". I put this in quotes because in Illinois everyone calls them Screaming Color dots (SCD's)...we also call them scree-cole-d's. Please continue making these "videos" (quotations again, in Illinois we call videos see-talks).

[@unitedunitedunited_]

Try the Aladdin deck enhancer in it

[@MartyRobinson68]

Was just binge watching you guys last night. Now a new one! Love you guys.

[@gigatywing3483]

sponsored vid?.

[@davebladegun3009]

GIGAtyWING Yes. My dad paid them $10,000 in pennies to review the system.

[@gigatywing3483]

like I give a dime.

[@TooBokoo]

No

[@GameSack]

Nope.

[@BanditTheCatRIP]

I'm sure they have enough integrity (and respect for laws that say sponsored things must be stated as such) to have made that known if it were the case.

[@noahjdavis7396]

Hey guys, I've got a question. I recently purchased a Dreamcast; but, my local game store doesn't have any Dreamcast games (except sports games which suck). I was wondering, where is the best place to buy them?

[@UltimatePerfection]

But without psu buzz the sound can't be authenthic! Every NES and Famicom I've used had it.

[@whoc4r3s117]

Was literally watching game sack when I got the notification on my phone love my sack!

[@gorepuppy]

The FCEUX color adds that NTSC brown mis-color. That is awsome.

[@CommodoreFan64]

the AVS seems like a really nice system, but it's a little too rich for my blood at this time, so I'm happy with my homebrewed Wii, but having said that if I had the cash to spare I would buy this, and a flash cart ASAP. As always guys great video. :-)

[@BainesMkII]

The extra sprites option might cause graphics errors on some games. Some devs took advantage of the hardware limit in order to create certain effects, such as partially hiding a character sprite. There will also still be some flickering in some games, as devs would sometimes intentionally code their own "flicker" so that they have control over exactly how it behaved, rather than leaving the risk of undesired natural results.

[@VOAN]

I got this last year and still had solid fun with it. It's the best alternative to some NES players who want to play their NES in beautiful HD but can't afford to mod update their NES.

[@KaoruMzk]

I was actually looking into buying one of these earlier today, the timing on this video was perfect.

[@1luarluar1]

well is a winner....the 400and plus for nt mini or the emulation cheap stuff....this has the best quality with the right price...I don't thing is a case that the super nt is cominng out with this price....200 euro is the spot on price for quality.

[@CaptainRufus]

I honestly prefer emulation at this point over legit for most things. Save states and any USB controller I want to use.

[@AxiomofDiscord]

I prefer anything I can just play on my computer it just has so much at my finger tips without mucking around on another machine that can only do one thing at a time. Also everything about my computer is easier to fix if something goes wrong all the way down to the controller itself. ... As long as I am not using Retroarch. Retroarch takes most of the advantages away for me and leaves me with added frustration.

[@boobio1]

Most emulators have horrible input lag. forums.libretro.com/t/an-input-lag-investigation/4407

[@AxiomofDiscord]

boobio1 Original hardware has frame lag on modern computers. I learned to work around that and the input lag in systems is not horrible it is barely noticeable and in some cases my emulated games are even more responsive when compared to an original system on a modern tv without some additional hardware.

[@AxiomofDiscord]

boobio1 Your link is specifically on how to adjust frame and input latency. And how to make button presses show results faster within any game. The solutions I see right there.

[@djcrimmy]

$185 is not bad for an actual nes replacement console

[@vvlvmusic]

Is there something similar to the AVS for the Sega Master System or the Genesis? That would be something I'd buy without hesitating.

[@Real1Gaming]

Hmm the multicart gives me an idea... How about an episode on Chinese bootleg games? That shit is always fascinating and funny

[@drperson12]

This thing actually seems really cool. Better than the NES Classic.

[@GatorRay]

And DEFINITELY better than the Retro Bit Generations.

[@videogameobsession]

I have two NES setups right now. 1. Is my original NES from 1985 on a Wega CRT, which somehow still works great.(The NES, not the CRT) 2. The AVS on a 55" Samsung HDTV + Everdrive N8 + 4 8bitdo wireless receivers and 4 NES30 pads. I still use individual carts on it as well, but for the sake of convenience I leave the N8 in it when I want to play a quick game of something.

[@iyatemu]

The bit about the expansion audio mixing is a bit misleading. Every chip has a different mixing ratio. If you use an adapter to plug expansion carts into an NES, you'll hear MASSIVE differences depending on the game you put in. VRC6 games sound generally ok, but Lagrange Point's audio is super quiet Gimmick!'s 5B is INCREDIBLY loud (it's the loudest expansion chip there is). If there were one default setting, there would be no slider. It's there for a reason.

[@RedArremer]

With regard to the palettes on the newer firmware, I noticed they didn't look like they were supposed to on my Sony display. I then discovered my display was crushing the RGB space to "Limited" and I had to change it to "Full" in order for the palette colors to look correct. When you do this, Unsaturated-V6 looks the best of the lot (in my opinion). YUV-V3 was just a tweaked version of "YUV" which is a palette option in the emulator called "Nestopia". "FCEUX" is the default palette in an emulator called "FCEUX". I don't know where "Original" comes from, and I don't agree that it's meant to be the closest to real colors. All 4 palette options attempt to mimic real colors, and it comes down to a matter of taste (provided your TV is set to full RGB range).

[@orderofmagnitude-TPATP]

IS IT ME? I have thought for a long time our beloved Sega Joe looks Very familiar.... I've cracked it! AVRIL LAVIGNE!! HE has AVRIL lavignes face...sort of, ok he's male, she's not, it's his eyes and mouth... he looks really related... like a cousin or lost decade older brother or something...(I promise Joe this I'm not trolling lol...) - could somebody super impose her face into his just to see if I'm nuts? it's probably just me, but does anyone else think this now I've mentioned it? many thanks - one of my fave channels....

[@Screwy]

For the price tag, I think it's actually somewhat of a good deal though I can totally see why most would hesitate. I'd ran a quick check and an NES with a Four Score and no RBG modification (with four controllers and four games as well) is about $150. Now, with an RBG mod, that would probably ramp the cost up a good bit. As for the AVS, it not only has all these features (sans the controllers and games) but has a built in Game Genie, a port to enable FDS support, and a native Famicom slot. It's a good price for what it is but I'd still only recommend it to hardcore NES fans.

[@Nintenjoe25]

I got mine for Christmas and I love it. So far it's lasted longer than both of my Retron 5s.

[@videogameobsession]

I bought my AVS in August and definitely like it. It doesn't add any noticeable lag to the HD setup which is important to me, and it should be to you too! One thing that you should be aware of is the extra fragile Mini USB power input. It isn't reinforced to the FPGA board and if any force, even a slight amount, is placed on the top of the USB plug it's quite possible for it to break right off. Brian at RetroUSB said new revisions of the AVS should be fixed, but those of us who bought it at launch are still waiting on a fix to keep this from breaking.

[@Aboveup]

Talking about the high pricing for the AVS while showing footage of Little Samson. That made me laugh.

[@17R3W]

I got my kid brother an NES 2 Christmases ago, and an Everdrive last year only to find out he broke the NES 😣 I'm in the market for something like this, but love to know more about the $50 8bit HD NES clone.

[@axelcornejoaguilar6055]

"MagMax with Meg Gibson!" XD

[@RetroGamePlayers]

The FM processing is cool, but I am confused why you would want to mix the levels with the original audio? Like doesn't the FM audio sound much better or is it only complimentary to the original? How does a original NES or Famicom handle it?

[@Vexonia_Music]

If it had an RGB output so I could connect it to my PVM, then the AVS would easily be my primary choice for an NES system. Though as of now, it's my personal recommendation for those who want an NES system to play on their TV, even above the Hi-Def NES mod. As for me though, I'll stick to my personal Sharp Twin Famicom, and continue to fix the various issues that the system suffers from (mostly related to audio).

[@CandisClassicGameShrine]

Just a heads up, if the Famicom slot drives you guys THAT crazy, the EverDrive N8 (NES one) will play Famicom disk and cart roms without add-ons or anything.

[@brokenpromises9626]

Holy hell, Haven't watched you guys in like 5 years. You guys seem different

[@GameSack]

Age does that.

[@DuckiesUnite]

I bought an AVS about 5 months ago and I'm loving it. Great review guys!

[@71dembonesTV]

11:28 - Except for the fact that 4 player Anticipation only uses two controllers. Contrary to a lot of sources on the interwebs. Believe me I really wanted to play with 4 controllers (thinking we could have an 8 player match) but was sadly mistaken.

[@Chriserino]

don't get me wrong from my other posts. I really appreciated this video. It really made me appreciate my computer, the free capture software, and the 5$ (after shipping) authentic NES usb controller. Heck, the only thing I could appreciate more is one of those raspberry pi cpu's and I've got myself a avs for only 40$ including said usb nes controllers.. witih all the scaling needs I could want. Let's be honest. AVS won't do light gun games.. neither would the pi.. ;D

[@JMFSpike]

Everything I've seen and heard about this console tells me that it's fantastic. The biggest criticism is the fact that it doesn't do 1080p, and there are some really minor criticisms regarding the Famicom slot. Besides the issue you guys brought up, some people also don't like the fact that you can't close the lid when playing a Famicom game. One other issue with the thing that I have(but that I never hear brought up) is that it's a really fucking ugly console. It's only a minor complaint, but damn, couldn't they have come up with a better design?

[@southtexasatlatl]

I am watching this video 6 years after it was uploaded 😆

[@briankeithone]

Just thinking the exact same thing. They chuckled like they wasn't sure.

[@lucasn0tch]

Actually, most Famicom pirate carts in the 90s came from Taiwan. They have also made disk copiers for Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo, but ironically, Nintendo is now selling games officially in Taiwan. And just so you know: Taiwan is a country.

[@benjaminshinobi]

also isn't FPGA the same thing as the systems-on-a-chip? or similar? How else would you achieve a "system on a chip" without an FPGA or CPLD type technology (ie simulating a more complicated processor through logic gates or however they work)

[@AxiomofDiscord]

I want them to have an FPGA system one day with clip on front ports and slide in carts that each are there own system. So one box you can make into any system that you buy the expansion cart for and ports to plug controllers into. This is if and only if you don't have at that time just an FPGA that could be reprogrammed on the fly in a decent amount of time from software stored somewhere on the system so you could switch to and back from different configuration. That along with flashcarts might preserve this experience of old for a very long time. I do wonder if they could ever make a IR light gun that might work with the system likely would take a whole other subsystem to translate the data to something that the NES clone would even understand though.

[@BigHead2615]

So, within the first minute and a half, is it safe to assume it DOES output games in 4:3 ratio? And if so, is there also the option for 16:9? Myself, all I care about is 4:3, but I figure it doesn't hurt to have options....

[@poptheweasel100]

Mind if I ask, what is the big deal with trying to play retro games in HD? If anything, it makes the games look worse as the HD graphics make the errors more noticeable. Besides, I always preferred Composite video anyway, because it gives me that feeling of being a kid in the 90's again, what with the white text looking like it has a rainbow in it, and all that.

[@jaymz6473]

Shame the NES wasn't popular in the UK. It's damn near impossible to find NES carts, and where you do, they're expensive as hell. Same with most 80s and early 90s consoles.

[@GazzJ82]

Thats why I have an everdrive, the real problem is that our NES can't be modified to run at 60hz. I really don't feel like importing a US NES either.

[@Ahmadu100]

Y'know,the lid could have easily been the same size as the original N.E.S,did you know they found out how to put more games in the N.E.S. Classic Edition(Mini)?

[@Gladson]

Game Sack should make a Framemeister video with a review, comparisons between hooked directly onto the TV x through Framemeister, etc. Such a great device for retrogaming would make a great and very useful video.

[@GustavoValdiviesso]

FINALLY an episode with just NES games! I guess this will do until Joe decides it's time to make a system-dedicated episode for the NES/Famicom. Step up Dave! lol

[@DigitlSamurai]

Can this use any USB controller or just NES controllers? And would it be cheaper to get an AVS or have my real NES repaired and RGB modded if I already have a FrameMeister?

[@JL0ndon]

I’m watching this six years from this video in 2023 and I have to say that they did upgrade this and now it’s implantable and all you have to do is bend over and stick the cartridge up your bum to get it to play on my video contacts. But the only bummer is when you get dust in the slot, you have to have someone else blow it out otherwise you are fucked lol

[@TonyLikeGames2]

It's Sackturday Night Live!..... I'll show myself out..

[@RobbyRaccoon]

Please leave immediately.

[@TonyLikeGames2]

+BobbyBaboon *Stays*

[@Morpheus776]

its time to stop where are your parents

[@TonyLikeGames2]

+I HOPE ALL GOOGLE BASTARDS DIE A PAINFULL DEATH In this video...

[@Hellwyck]

Painful

[@maddog187killa]

Nice! Love my SACK!

[@PACKERMAN2077]

the taper of the side just fires my flower! If it was fully rectangular, then it might pass as an NES II or NES slim or Double Famicom if such existed.

[@clammymantis4884]

My NES setup is terrible. It's wired through a switchbox which goes through a composite to coaxial converter and straight through the TV. The games look terrible.

[@rendervisionfinland5748]

btw, the pal mode issue with Castlevania is the same issue that original PAL NES has when running NTSC Castlevania on modded european NES...

[@astral2234]

Joe or Dave!! I got a problem I was wondering if you could give me some advice, I have a question I was wondering if you could possibly help with. You see, I have an American NTSC PS1. I want to play some PAL import PS1 games on it. I found something called PS-X-Change 2 on Ebay and it says it allows you to play imports games with it. Will this let me play PAL games on my american NTSC PS1 on an American NTSC old school Sony WEGA CRT? I keep hearing differing stories. Some say a PAL game runs at 50Hz and American tv's since they run at 60Hz won't be able to display the PAL game properly. Some say it does indeed work. Do any of you own any PAL games and if so how do you play them on your tv's? I am worried I will have to buy a PAL tv or something.