This NES inspired Ryzen 7 Mini-PC is FAST (and $440)

[@IRWPD]

That's awesome looking case. Mini PCs are getting better all the time.

[@prophismusic]

I got a Ryzen 7 mini pc last xmas, and absolutely love it! Really digging this thing for emulation and 90s-2010s PC games. Super cool tech, also basically portable!

[@hydetannen4819]

Hey man, what game is at 13:35? Thanks for the review! 👍🏻✌🏼

[@Rey_Fantasma]

good as a secondary game system or for the living room

[@Justagamerhere1]

Once you have a living room PC it's hard to consider using anything else to watch stuff on.

[@BeeJay91]

Secondary? It costs more than 400 bucks!!

[@robertkorth2911]

​@@BeeJay91that's Is dirt cheap for a desktop pc

[@ringbling420]

4:20 on the clock when showing off that display blaze up folks

[@MetalJesusRocks]

😂

[@nene71286]

Already blazed while watching this my man! Peace out.

[@tylerdenaro3365]

I like old fashioned alarm clocks because that's the way people use to get up in the morning 🌄 😴 ⏰☺

[@Mark-mu4pj]

Great video, it's a very cool mini PC, good to see they're getting more powerful and able to emulate with higher graphics/FPS, also able to be used for capture on OBS from console etc, mini PCs are definitely on my radar now for having so much vercitility/formfactor.

[@20thCenturyFav]

I love the NES throwback. This looks better than the latest PS and Xbox

[@TheVideoGameMan]

Wow looks so cool with the display on top, and has the same specs as my Minis Forum UM780 XTX !

[@FilmTrekk]

I really like that form factor tbh. Nice review!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Thanks!

[@Jonpat]

Yung Cazzy crossing streams

[@Vermilicious]

Yeah, efficiency has really gotten good with some of these processors.

[@ebutuoytm7560]

This looks awesome, oh and Metal Jesus you rock!

[@silverian]

Looks like easy to take with you when you travel & Go!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Good point! I travel a lot and having this in my luggage for hotel rooms would work perfectly.

[@DaBigCheeso]

AyaNeo makes some fantastic low spec gaming PCs. I had the original 2021 handheld before the Steam Deck launched and now I have the Slide. I also picked up the AM01 Mac look-a-like for my upstairs den for light gaming. They all have held up really well.

[@MoonlightDevil27]

I like this device, I'm surprised though they added two USB 2.0 ports on the back instead of just more USB 3.0 ports.

[@raafmaat]

NO! you need some usb2 ports!! for example alot of USB microphones or headsets work better on usb 2! so having both is improving compatibility!

[@destructodisk9074]

Is the back USB C port power only, or can you connect it to a USB C monitor that provides power?

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Back port is power only. However the front is USB w/ video out support I believe. Their site would know for sure because I didn't test it.

[@nicholasbrewer2394]

Are these good for music production

[@Granduppah]

Nice wireless SNES controller, they don't sell that version with purple buttons anymore, do they?

[@leonidasvonsparta]

I have my pc for that but maybe in ghe future i do a mini pc myself. Its a cool thing to have

[@joshualafond3909]

That beast looks good

[@TheDezmen3]

Temps are unforgivenly high for idle and load. Also you will disable that mini screen after a week after you play enough with it

[@nelsonramos9456]

Hi @metaljesusrocks I know you’ve reviewed some of these mini pc’s before but what’s another one with similar specs. There’s a bunch on sale currently

[@21stcenturyrambo16]

I would be interested to know as well

[@donwilson]

I wonder what the cost would be without the touchscreen on top?

[@21stcenturyrambo16]

Yeah it would probably cut off 100 dollars right there

[@720jlconner]

Actually pretty impressed with this. Never considered one of these small pc's but seems to run pretty strong. If it had a Better pricepoint than id get one.

[@ayellowbeard]

I like it a lot! I don't have the money for one right now (neck deep into fixing several consoles) but hopefully if they continue to sell them and not always out stock (hem hem Analogue hem), I can pick one up within the next year or so.

[@thedude8128]

This isn't bad for a 1080p/30 maybe 60fps machine. But the price is too high for it. However, it's just the tech that is expensive. Functionality is pretty decent. $150 less than it would kill

[@discopot]

It looks like it’s based on the European pal NES

[@tonyphillips8726]

That thing is so cool!

[@MPLStune]

This looks awsome. Could you please show us technologically challenged console gamers how you'd install games and hook up controllers? This is likely 101 for you, but the rest of us who have never used a PC to game (or emulate? - am I using this correctly) before have no idea. Do you purchase special controllers that connect to it blue tooth? How do you operate windows, you hook it up to a monitor or TV and use a mouse or wireless mouse plugged into USB? Do you have to download "Dolphin" emulator on it?

[@dglesterhardunkichud4017]

What's the game at 12:55 ?

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I show Forsaken (N64) and then go into Cyberpunk 2077

[@dglesterhardunkichud4017]

@@MetalJesusRocks Thanks MJR, good stuff as usual.

[@KippyUI]

what game came after cyberpunk @@MetalJesusRocks

[@jeremygreen2883]

I think that audio glitch is something with dolphin. I know exactly what you're talking about, and I experience the same thing on my Ambernic when playing Pikmin and Four Sword Adventures.

[@beezle1976]

Gaming performance can increase considerably with faster RAM too. %25+ on top isn't uncommon going from 5200mt/s RAM and 7200mt/s. Neat little machines in my opinion. In regard to the psp pop-in you mentioned, is it possibly just the way the game is, but not noticeable at lower resolutions on a small screen? Running games "enhanced" can sometimes show up things you don't notice on real hardware (speaking from my own experiences at least)

[@itsdeonlol]

I really like the design of this mini PC!

[@johnrussell8086]

Can it run Vulkan on the PCSX2? Reason I ask is I noticed when you showed Jak and Daxter the shadow dropped round him. Vulkan settings seem to fix it but can be fiddly on some PCs. I'm very interested in this device as I don't like having a big rig set up and PS2 emulation would be great. ❤

[@mjdf122]

Metal Jesus here too present us another PC

[@Papasplayhouse451]

Seems like it would make more sense for the screen to be on the front instead of on top…

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Perhaps. But it's pretty easy to access on the top and maybe not so much if it was on the front if it was below you.

[@denisaljic]

What we need is a miniPC powerful enough to run VR. Then you can just plug your Racing Sim Rig into it and headset and dont need a giant tower!

[@carrito1981]

I wonder how many non-Spanish speakers get the "Coyote Cojo" Cyberpunk2077 bar name pun...

[@waliroen9922]

I really enjoyed the review. I would like to see your opinion about how loud the device is.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I should have mentioned that the fan comes on under heavy load with a newer game that is pushing the CPU/GPU...but not any louder than your typical Windows laptop doing the same.

[@atomicpork]

Is it passive cooling or is there a fan? If there is a fan, did you notice the noise at all?

[@MetalJesusRocks]

There’s a fan. You can see it through the grill when I turn the console over in the video. However, it really sounds loud when you are pushing the PC with a modern game. It’s probably about as loud as a Windows laptop. I didn’t really notice over the sounds of the game I was playing.

[@MrRobarino]

I always questions why they put dual ethernet ports on devices like this? How many people actually use both? I would prefer one ethernet port and another set of USB ports in place of the second ethernet.

[@darkdeity2012]

Seem to be a bunch of mini PCs coming out with that Ryzen processor at the mo. All the customised elements and styling of this unit are pretty cool though. Pricing doesn't seem too crazy either.

[@jimforthew]

Dissapointed. I thought it was going to have a removable M.2 media like the Xbox Series X. This is my idea for a system. But actually I want the display on a M.2 cartridge or enclosure. And a way to sync a game to it from a NAS. And have WIFI built in also.

[@MysticGargoyle]

It's cool case with a small form factor, shame about the weak GPU

[@kh5902]

I am not computer savvy is there any where u can buy a mini pc already loaded with games just plug and play on your tv

[@mizarare]

Does this thing come with pre installed emulators/software to run emulators like dolphin? Or do you have to download ?

[@MetalJesusRocks]

It’s just stock Windows. You need to install emulators (which are free)

[@swisskristin12]

Is emulation actually legal? I remember back in the day you had to download the emulators and game files off sketchy websites. What’s the procedure these days? Does China just load up on there?

[@sdfghgtrew]

You download emulators and roms from websites or torrents

[@TheGorillafoot]

I gotta say, that is pretty frigging sweet.

[@kuruptein]

Good for if you dont have alot of space..seems to run great. Thats my favorite controller btw.. The snes retrobit

[@platinumxv]

How well does it run games like GTA 5? Just want a stable fps at 30+

[@unknownuse]

Be sure to check the system for malware. Especially if the OS is preinstalled. They also like to stuff exploits into the software packages " rgb control software etc.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Yeah, that’s why I mentioned it in the video about security patches and virus scanners. This machine didn’t have Chrome pre-installed (and that was a different company) so it’s all good.

[@imreszabo4256]

So no DVD drive? Digital only?

[@KurdGame648]

We need more of Hidden games Mr metal Jesus rock❤

[@MetalJesusRocks]

More Hidden Gems videos coming soon. I post my upcoming videos on Patreon if curious what I'm working on next.

[@mattf9096]

The pricing on this isnt great considering its using integrated graphics. You could probably build a better PC with a dedicated GPU for that $600- $700 price tag. Unless this form factor is your main priority I would skip this at that price point.

[@elfaulkner84]

with my Amazon Gaming Account I think this would turn into an arcade machine. Just get a two player joystick and I would have an arcade machine with Atari and Neo-Geo games.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Funny you should mention that... I'm updating my standup MAME arcade machine w/ a mini PC similar to this one right now. Gonna do a whole video on it soon.

[@mancman-bu4kz]

This be good for when my sons off on school hols and steals my house until back lol

[@MrAshtonK]

Put it next to your bed and use it as a clock!

[@Mong00se22]

Would be good if you buy the case for a mister fpga project.

[@juanf5391]

Question for everyone. I want to buy a “mini PC” that has all, or most, games pre-installed any where between NES to ps2/xbox/Gamecube/Dreamcast and everything in between. What system do you all recommend?

[@Philosophical_Ralph]

I like that it has a airplane mode

[@GlassICE]

Honestly it doesn't look like an NES i mean, yes the shape is kinda looks like it but, other than that, meh

[@nerdloftgaming]

Yeah, the first thing I thought of was a Betamax player, haha.Ayaneo themselves have said it is NES inspired though - makes sense as these is their “retro” line of miniPC.

[@kainslance]

So this might be a really dumb question. Do you think this mini pc could run something like 5m? So you can play gta5 rp on it?

[@swisskristin12]

I like this channel in general, but it’s definitely feeling like the beginning of a dead channel. Anyone have some fun ideas for what he could do to keep it going?

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I have 10 videos in the works. Let me know what you think : x.com/metaljesusrocks/status/1754599204310417807?s=46&t=Ec7IsejcFpMZJEhm1ag0_A

[@majorgear1021]

I miss his retro game reviews. I’m actively collecting for the Xbox, Gamecube, and PS2, so I often go back and watch his vids from 5+ years ago.

[@TheNintendoDScollector]

Throwing a lot of big numbers at me. My brain can't comprehend anything over DS specs.

[@mattfiorello1885]

Hi Metal Jesus Rocks You Should Try To Play A Physical Version Of Disney Dreamvalley For Ps4 And Ps5 In The Future

[@p1xai]

like that nes-pc 🎮

[@karlomagnoguadalupe4843]

As a casual gamer who doesn't own nor build my own gaming PC, I only go as far as reading the model name of the GFX card. If it has NVIDA, Radeon, AMD or Ryzen + some number, that's good enough for me 👍 as long as it runs the game at min settings, it's way better than a computer that doesn't run it at all 🤷 I could care less about every little spec it has 😅

[@karlomagnoguadalupe4843]

See what I mean, AMD + Ryzen + a number + another large number = I'm sold 👍

[@trukklob2227]

Erm, i didn't see a AAAA setting...?

[@thebodybeatdownDiTi]

SO..i wonder if we're getting good results with just chips, why are we still messing with huge over priced graphics cards?? I mean surely we're only a few years away from no cards and only chips at this point?

[@ProMentalStudio]

I can’t come up with many reasons why anyone would ever buy that. Convenience of it being so small? No way. Cool review as always. GGs

[@alexmendez3681]

Anyone know if this is good for video editing?

[@Ronsilk-pu5hr]

16 threads? My towel from Restoration Hardware has 300 thread count so there. Hehhehehe

[@LoloBaggins237]

Looks more like an old tape recorder to me lol still cool though

[@MetalJesusRocks]

True! One of those old Sony pro tape models. 😂

[@chrisbullock6477]

🤔no it looks like an original NES. And you must mean VHS player. Had all those back in the 80's

[@ShreddingFinn]

Why not just buy a ps5 or xbox x at that price?

[@MetalJesusRocks]

The versatility of a PC: Play all generations of games through emulation AND you can use if for video editing, word processing, web browsing, social media, etc...

[@chrisbullock6477]

That comment makes you seem extremely young because the answer is obvious it's the fact that it's a PC which means you would probably be using it as an on-the-go computer system or as a ROM emulation system but first and foremost it's a computer not a AAA gaming system

[@danielsala81]

@@MetalJesusRocks "Play all generations of games through emulation", so you mean play all games illegally, that you don't own and that you download from the net. Because, think about it and tell me, how many people you know who use emulators with 100% owned games (not pirated)? People who uses emulators don't own the games. You are a retro game collector, you should know that.

[@The_real_Marcoman]

Strange that you don't have to label the video as an advertisement much more clearly. Even if it is your own opinion about the product. This has to be marked much more clearly in German-language KZbin videos. But yes, looks very interesting. 👍

[@MetalJesusRocks]

That's because I wasn't paid. No money was exchanged. The review unit was provided for free and sometimes they want it back and sometimes they don't. Often I pass on review units to other creators.

[@The_real_Marcoman]

@@MetalJesusRocks Ah okay. Germany and the EU are much stricter and more transparent when it comes to this. We also have to mark such videos. Even if you get the product from the manufacturer without having been paid for it. That's why people who want to introduce such products here often buy them with their own money (they then get their money through donations or KZbin income). This way it is safer that their opinion of the product was not bought. It's strange that such differences exist within KZbin.

[@ZVexxPlayer]

I got two of these and the Previous model that looks like a mac, the day before Chinese new year kicked off. It's pretty legit. I've enjoyed setting it up for a retro console.

[@Bogdanuser]

Cool

[@HisFlynessSTU2]

But can it run Crysis?

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Probably LOL

[@alastairevans]

+ in English... no only kidding love our gaming... thanking so mucH x

[@GloomGenetics]

for this price in europe you can just buy a playstation 5... i dont see the point, it cannot play 60fps minimum 1080 high settings, does it make a good emulator / old game machine box? yes, but for that price, you can make or buy any other older computer for 150-200-250 euro. the price of this mini pc should be at the maximum of 250 euro (without ram installed barebones) since its 100% propriatery and you cannot upgrade the cpu or add an integrated gpu. even then, at 250 euro id rather buy a pc from circa 2008-2010, wich you can find at 250 euro with an 8core bulldozer fx cpu, or a extreme quad core 4gb to 8gb ram and gpus in between gtx580 / gtx980 / 970 / 960 / 1050.

[@super_robot_punch]

Yikes I might be getting that

[@GloomGenetics]

410 euro for a 100% proprietary pc that you cant change anything? sounds a pretty bad deal ngl.

[@conza1989]

I think that's the issue with these devices, at these prices. Why wouldn't someone just get a PS5? It needs to offer more for less, it needs to be better value, I don't see that here.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

The versatility of a PC: Play all generations of games through emulation AND you can use if for video editing, word processing, web browsing, social media, etc...

[@smoothALOE]

Sleek

[@jamesmcgeachy5433]

🎉

[@Logrowlf]

i kinda want one.

[@chanomcgurts6885]

Need for speed the runs? 😂😂😂😂

[@MetalJesusRocks]

💩

[@chanomcgurts6885]

@MetalJesusRocks your awesome man made my night, lol! The mini pc is great. I really am considering getting one...

[@WaffleCrunch-i5k]

Wafflecruch

[@gridmstr7580]

Dude It amazes me how much you really do not know anything about PC, linux and other very basic.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

What did I miss in my review?

[@gridmstr7580]

@@MetalJesusRocks First issue is you do not exude any level of confidence in talking about specs and features... it sounds re·gur·gi·tated . Plus you are mostly a console person no matter what you indicate this will always be.

[@gridmstr7580]

@@MetalJesusRocks Expand your Vocabulary , speak from the hip with experience, LEARN more....

[@MetalJesusRocks]

...so the info isn't wrong. It's the enunciation and that fact I'm using a fact sheet w/ notes to make sure everything is correct. Gotcha. 👍 I'll work on that.