Worst and Best Retro Channels Tier List

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[@PhoenixResale]

I love you guys but this list is seriously so bad. Even if you moved me to S where I belong this list would need more adjustments than Quasimodo’s back. Put me on the show and we’ll fix it.

[@pluspixel]

We don’t listen to F tier remarks

[@TheSelectGaming]

S tier channel, would give sponsorship if I was Chipotle

[@TheSelectGaming]

I mean Pixel Plus of course

[@Dezeberbro]

Phoenix deserves the S category for buying out RGT’s collection.

[@FLipSide5254]

@@pluspixel HAHAHA

[@PixelGameSquad]

RIP Phoenix Resale

[@guapo1040]

I love the brotherly banter between Caleb and Riff. You can tell they enjoy teasing each other mercilessly but there are also moments of genuine friendship.

[@MyRetroLife]

Y’all seriously made my family and I smile super big with what you said. Thank you guys. Here’s to this podcast one day being “S” tier for thousands of gamers :-)

[@pluspixel]

Hahah let’s gooo! Hey what can we say? You are the best channel I’ve seen!

[@mjdf122]

You take us back i appreciate you

[@corporaldonut7917]

Tyler, we all vicariously relive our childhood through your channel. It's definitely one of my favorite channels!

[@jettesides420]

love your channel Retro!

[@Chr0mePisto1a]

My retro life is soooo good! DESE BUGS

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Some of my best memories w/ James Rolfe were behind the scenes at an expo talking metal music. The dude is so cool, so nice and so passionate. Thanks for having me on the list 🤘 PixelGameSquad is S Tier for me 😉

[@pluspixel]

Oh you beautiful man I love you ❤️😘

[@davidbrinkman7867]

Agreed - the pixel squad is S tier all the way...

[@onetrues3978]

Metal Jesus does indeed Rock

[@MortsGarage]

I would rank these based on a couple factors: - How quick am I to click a video by them when they upload? - How likely am I to rewatch something they made in the future? Game Chasers has something that I can’t quite put my finger on for hitting both of those metrics from your current list. Their narratives are usually really fun to watch, as are Billy and Jay. They happen to not only be the first, but the first to get the format right. I’ve mentioned them before but if you haven’t watched Girlfriend Reviews, they are the very best YT channel out there for my tastes. Excellent, excellent writing, thoughtful and emotional in the right places, and just so brilliantly edited. Great list ❤

[@pluspixel]

Man I really need to check Girlfriend reviews! I’ve bread you talk about them so many times!

[@MortsGarage]

@@pluspixel Start here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bF6YoHWtm91ppJo

[@Ninstalgic]

Have a feeling you’ll be high on that list soon, Mort!

[@JRPGLife]

It's VERY interesting to evaluate the dichotomy between "most loved channel" and "what we think are good channels." Totally makes us view everything in a different context 🤔 The same can be said for video games: is your favorite game actually one you want to play repetitively, or one you just have a fondness for? Love this podcast so much! Thanks for joining my daily commute podcast list!

[@pluspixel]

Really appreciate y’all and honestly really glad y’all are in the scene. Quickly became a staple in the community ❤️

[@ZBatt1]

Riff log into the Phoenix Resale channel and delete that ‘hater hank’ comment and don’t forget to tickle the subscribe button.

[@pluspixel]

🤣🤣🤣

[@andrewarbuckle8123]

Loved the video guys. Metal Jesus Rocks is S tier for me because of the variety of experiences on his show. Travel vlogs, conventions, vacations with the MJR crew, game pick ups with Reggie, collection videos, and so much more.

[@pluspixel]

Thanks for the comment Andrew!!

[@Pal150]

Love the new pod riff! Congrats 🎉🎉🎉

[@ryandireda9455]

IMO Gaming Off The Grid, Retro Bird and Sega Lord X should of been on the list ...but I really enjoyed this video 🕹️👾🕹️👾

[@pluspixel]

You just named 3 channels I REALLY enjoy!

[@ryandireda9455]

@@pluspixel awesome! Definitely in my top ten with y'all 🕹️👾

[@hippiepeter]

i just found Retro bird in the last 6 mounths all i cam say is he makes me laugh harder then anyone!

[@joecampbell7719]

Loved this keep up the great work! I feel like Pats earlier stuff was really good and mixing in the legend frank it was enjoyable. But I like all these channels.

[@patrickgarvin2570]

Very good list, you did kinda only do the heavy hitters, but well done. Participation trophy for Caleb...🏆

[@ewetube8003]

Gonna check all these out as there's a few I haven't dug deep into yet, but big shout out to Froggie Flips as the one channel I wait for with genuine anticipation each week. His content gets better and better and I reckon Anthony deserves a spot on your hall of fame list. Love ewe guys 🐑

[@mikemartinez2745]

Riff asking everyone there opinion like a guy running the outside grill at a backyard birthday asking everyone how they want there burger knowing he's cooking it how he wants lol

[@pluspixel]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@nerdrage3626]

Nice list! Tho I'm wondering where you would rank Chuggaaconroy on this!? (One of My personal Favorites)

[@gabbothegiver]

This is sooo good! 🎉

[@WoodenLegStudios]

Gabbo S Rank for sure

[@pluspixel]

You are!!

[@corporaldonut7917]

Gabbo gets an "H" for Happppppinnnesss!

[@JungleOfMeat]

Where have you been I don't see you with these guys anymore

[@jrockudont]

When is he coming to do the pod.

[@Jameson11ink]

Lots of channels I havent heard of, thanks for new content to watch! Also my channel wasn't mentioned? Must be a glitch 😂 Love these game podcasts

[@pluspixel]

You were so high above S we couldn’t even mention you!

[@Jameson11ink]

@@pluspixel Ahhh, that checks out. I love meeting fans :p On a real, thanks for motivating me to just make videos even though my editing skills are equal to a baby. I'm trying!

[@MANNYSARCADE]

This was Awesome loving the podcast

[@pluspixel]

Appreciate you Manny!

[@Kirbykrusher]

Scott deserves S++ he has introduced so many to the community and owns the rarest game

[@88XavierC]

Great video fellas definitely enjoying the podcast. I need to shout out my boys Wes and Robert from Gaming Off The Grid, A tier channel for sure

[@pluspixel]

Thanks so so much! And I must say I love those boys!!! Wes and Robert and awesome guys 🥰

[@Dezeberbro]

Personally the S category is the gamechasers, AVGN, and my retro life.

[@jazzjohannes]

I haven't heard of many of these channels, could you add links to them in the description?

[@mycollectionofvideogames642]

How you feel about Phoenix resell buying games and getting deals from Vendors before the actual community paying for the convention tickets get a chance?

[@EveryDayDoug]

I doubt you're going to get an answer to that question. That does not mean it is not a VERY good question that DOES deserve an honest answer.

[@DonWafle]

Would be cool to have another one, in which is "Stop Skeletons from Fighting" (former Happy video game nerd)

[@Retrojoe87]

Next ranking show needs Retro Bird 🐦

[@pluspixel]

No joke he is one of my favorites !!! I catch ALL of his videos 😍

[@TheAJHernandez17]

No Game Sack, consistently making bi weekly half-hour videos for over 13 years, never asking for donations. I like Austin Eruption too

[@42calking53]

I've into yall for years and just found my retro life

[@larryjones354]

I love you guys' videos. I look forward to your content every week. Your S tier for sure in my book!

[@pluspixel]

Ohhh Larry 😇 We definitely just like to have fun but we appreciate the love ❤️

[@cidsantiago4221]

Great video, I’ll have to start watching these other KZbinr’s content.

[@colemansinclair1587]

Love the vids but please post long form as well

[@pluspixel]

Full podcasts are in the description 😍 Thanks so much for being here!

[@simmerdownsouth]

I knew as soon as I saw the people on the list you were going to put phoenix resale at F haha you 2 love the banter I respect it.

[@rudyzero8688]

When is full episode dropping on Apple Podcasts?

[@pluspixel]

Check the link in the description. It should be there (for the first full podcast) appreciate you being here!

[@aarondwood6628]

I've heard of all of these but only watch about half now. But I pretty much agree with this list. And I love Jon tron although sadly he doesn't upload much now. I'd also put pixel game squad on S tier simply because I love some other channels but pgs has always stood out to me since the beginning with retro liberty. You took a formula game chasers used and made it appeal to my particular generation even more since I'm not much younger than you guys.

[@xyience1337]

I watch them all and spot on for all rankings! ❤ IT! 🤣 A+ For Pixel!

[@jeremytretheway5888]

Gotta name drop @Gamesack for being A-S Tier content creators. And I also gotta thank @Riff for recommending the channel in a REVKZbin video he did 5 years ago.

[@SegisSwedubs]

My Retro Life is by far my favorite Retro game channel, his dad and mini-Tylor is such a joy to watch

[@sleepymike7]

Fun video! i think my most watched channel on the list goes to Chase.

[@rikvidr9140]

Whose channel are y'all ranking at 4:48?

[@RunWithCurt]

Scottthewoz

[@corporaldonut7917]

No game sack?! For shame! Lol. Also I think a shout out to the very first real retro channel I liked, Classic Game Room.

[@pluspixel]

They are the amazing! Easily an A for me! -Riff

[@rebootpc]

I find myself looking for reviews for older games and CGR always comes up. The content he made is fantastic. Wish he'd come back.

[@loganglenn817]

Great idea man. Gotta have CraigslistGameFinds next time

[@RichRetr0]

Maaan, copping out with all the inbetween tiers! lol

[@BlasphemousMusic]

I know many, including myself, will say hey you missed someone! Me personally have watched most on there and sub to them but noteable missing for me would be Mr Wrightway, nintendrew, Doublejump or just siccooper and the retro world. Other then that I have to agree with most of the rankings. Seemed tho it should have been Entertainment OR Value, know what i mean? As for me, pixel would be between A and S for sure. PS you left off Gabbo's channel???

[@wizballcommodore8466]

This is one of the funnest videos i have watched in a while 😄

[@RetroRivals]

That was a lot of fun! Poor Caleb 😂 Maybe it's F for fantastic.....who makes up these ranking system codes.

[@herrsnyder1505]

I like how the rule was not the person and content only but every single one was man I love this guy.

[@justinv540]

Happy Console Gamer is at the top of my list. Beatemups would be up there too.

[@wartotems9368]

Honorable mention I would put Mort's Garage in this mix. I know he might not have the subs yet, but soon he will. The video Mort did titled "This is what I needed to hear" was the best video I've seen on YT in awhile. All of you guys are awesome.

[@Guns7469]

The Game Chasers👍❤

[@pluspixel]

The Ogs!!

[@phorm57]

Game chasers should be at S. THEY ARE TOP TIER. Best channel and only channel i can watch reruns of consistently

[@Tactical_Therapist]

“Alright”

[@superdave3093]

I love that I knew everyone on your list! Fire 🔥 tier! 😂 Poor Caeb 😂

[@AdamDizzz]

I'm glad to see the happy console gamer get some love. His channel is awesome! ❤

[@SylintKnight]

No videogamedunkey?

[@mikes062]

I think for me Retro Rick is my favorite!! I found him sometime in 2020 I think because of the $10 game collection and it helped me really start my collection again and I’ve got some really cool stuff because of his tips!! His channel has changed a bit but it’s really cool to see behind the scenes of his store too though! Next is Riff and Ricky and then honestly it’s phoenix resale, it’s kind of funny how dumb people are when it comes to him, half of the hate comments have to be sarcasm or they’re just completely jealous!! 😂😂 I mean he doesn’t call himself Phoenix Video Game Collecting…😂😂 regardless of what he did with the GameCube collection he still bought a ton of great games and kept the ones he really wanted and I don’t blame him for selling off a bunch of them either! I’m just not into having a huge collection if it’s just going to sit there and never get played! It’s just fun to me to see all the games he gets ahold of. It’s also kind of funny how people complain about the amounts he offers people because they’re getting the most they will anywhere short of selling it themselves!

[@mikes062]

And where was Mort?? His channel is great too!!

[@nostalgiajunkiespodcast]

The list is great, but Chris’s virtual boy shirt steals the show!

[@sigmatic2788]

Phoenix resale was just a reseller, who then tried to tap into the gaming scene for more views. Tyler has a good channel, but only the clips his dad took, other than that no content, and he re-uses the same footage repeatedly, I do really enjoy though. Sorry if that sounds rough, just how I see it

[@user-yt5cg4cg4i]

Retro bird got snubbed

[@bdawg15collectibles]

Lol love this, keep it up guys.

[@pluspixel]

Thanks Brandon!

[@gowiththeflowbee8053]

Chase should be S tier. Love the content the lads bring out at the Catr crew.

[@finkstudios]

Thank you!

[@pluspixel]

Great dudes!!

[@adequatejtm7371]

I think they are placed about right. Although good channel, they focus much more on the business

[@finkstudios]

@@adequatejtm7371 that's what I appreciate about them, they also seem the most authentic to me. To each their own

[@onetrues3978]

Good stuff just can't fathom why anyone like pokemon

[@fobiwancollecting5400]

Agree or disagree with the rankings, the respect amongst these content creators is huge. Found myself agreeing mostly with panel. Really enjoying the pod guys thanks!

[@pluspixel]

Thanks so much for enjoying! We have one dropping every other day starting this Saturday! Thank you very much!

[@tommylovesstuff]

Enjoyed Retro Rick videos a bit more when it was about the $5 game collection and not so much now about a guy and what’s coming into his store.

[@mechaotakugamer]

What about Wood hawker aka beatemups and jrpglife and superderekrpg

[@Yunder1]

Gaming off the grid, so good for some sit down bro talk in games!

[@FLipSide5254]

Retro Life for me is S+. He's contents shows everything about retro's and nostalgia as well.

[@pluspixel]

Unreal good content!

[@hippiepeter]

You missed BeatEmUps, John Hancock, Retro Bird, Retro Ralph, RGT 85 and Gamester81

[@user-yt5cg4cg4i]

Gotta name the channels for every person next time still don't know how to find alot of these people on the list

[@COREKID3]

Pixel-A. Morts Garage- Between S & A. BOOK IT 😎

[@kevinford0001]

I'll give you guys an A, two S's, an E, and another S. Little generous with the S's. You guys are great! Thank you.

[@pluspixel]

Hahahaha 😘🤣😘🤣

[@JebberGamingJaws]

Whoever the dude is who had to be reminded of who my retro life is, and said “from what I’ve watched” of MJR is disqualified. Also whoever said they “have not watched him enough” when referring to Johnny, is out. That is literally cursory knowledge 😬. Sorrry, truth.

[@grawlix311]

Just have to call out Game Sack!! Love that channel!

[@BloodyEyeGamer]

My “S Tier” is HappyConsoleGamer & Pixel Game Squad. By far my two favourite KZbin channels.

[@justinsmith7087]

Who’s the guy after chase I’ll have to check his channel out

[@BlasphemousMusic]

Chase after the right price and his alternate channel CATRP

[@ThatOneLazyNerd]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Why'd you do Caleb like that?

[@pluspixel]

Hahaha I had to

[@willnox1]

NEScomplex is 100% S tier and I'll die on that hill...been a sub to him sense day 1...well ish and every new video that pops up of his is such a treat!

[@adequatejtm7371]

No gaming off the grid?

[@fossil-bit8439]

I used to watch and subscribe to most of these channels, but I feel like many of them have faded big time for me or have just become boring or annoying. I still watch The Gaming Historian, My Retro Life, some episodes of Happy Console Gamer, some clips from Riggs. But my favorite has always been Bithead1000 and My Life in Gaming. I’ve mostly gotten into repair/mod channels and really appreciate very high quality content like Norm’s stuff. I also still enjoy Chris from CGQ. Retro Bird has been one of my favorite newer channels.

[@WoodenLegStudios]

It’s the same thing with Caleb’s channel, GameCube Gambit was great. But now it just seems forced and boring. I didn’t honestly have a good first impression about Retrobird, maybe I’ll give them another try.

[@lukelichty4119]

What about the legend that is Mort’s Garage!? 😆

[@nuketowncity]

Ah guys you left out game sack and cgr

[@loolded4797]

uh Mort? or I just missed him??

[@Evolved-]

Some of these you didn't even say who the person/channel was. It's very hard to figure out who a lot of these channels are if you are new to the hobby.

[@fishchips1159]

What about best up and coming channels? Kodywithak, collector'sluck, myjrpglife, emceemur, retroworld all these guys got left out 😅

[@ivanvargas2425]

Pixel Game Squad easily the most underrated retro fun gaming channel

[@RunWithCurt]

Let’s go boys !!

[@marksowell5066]

Phoenix Resale says "you can suck a lemon" to your list . Jk love u guys and all those channels .

[@pluspixel]

Hahaha I love when he says that 🤣

[@Wicked-impulse]

Scott the woz should he in S. if there were billboard charts for each youtube video like there were music. His would go platinum. Every time. He has found the flow with his content and hits the head of the nail every time. But come on. Theres got to be a lower rank for pheonix resale. if i have to hear "well folks" one more time im deleting youtube. 😂

[@gedfaz]

If Mort was there he'd be between an A and S 😀

[@mjdf122]

So many great retro video game channels too many to name I love everyone with the exception I’m not into chase after the right price I can’t get into him and his crew no disrespect rather be honest but everyone else is a boss blessed to see all of the 1980s to Now what a life of gaming John Hancock Emceemur Radical Reggie Collectors Luck Cincy Game Hunting Sprooch Game Hunting RI Game Hunting Mr Wright Way The Retro World/The Nintendo World Game Sack Console Wars Sic Cooper/Double Jump Erik Langdon JRPG JRPG Life Wicked Game Collector NES Addict RTG 85 Retro Bird Sega Lord X SNES Drunk The Retro Life Fenix Pesale Retro Wolf Gaming Off The Grid and of course the Pixel Game Squad/Pixel Plus/Gabbo/Ricky/Mort some of the greats not mentioned here

[@BlasphemousMusic]

I was surprised not to see Mr Wrightway in here also

[@mjdf122]

@@MrWrightWay what a podcast and they didn’t even go through everyone I literally named all right here for everyone’s enjoyment

[@Videogamelover58]

Retro life is the absolute best. One of my favorite retro gaming shows on youtube!

[@pluspixel]

Saaaame!

[@daddyresale3328]

Had me on the thumb nail

[@rembrandtstogepi3968]

Let the viewers rank you guys next then review the list on the podcast

[@pluspixel]

Amazing idea! We are F tier tho 🥲

[@dwanehubbard2935]

​@@pluspixel come on ur atleast d tier lol jk

[@RunWithCurt]

I like D tier ❤

[@corporaldonut7917]

​@Pixel Plus F for fantastic! Lol. You all are much more interactive with viewers at expos, swap meets etc, and it's appreciated. It was fun talking to yall at the Sac Gaming Expo! And whooping Gabo at SFII 😊

[@p0nsh]

Game chasers should be S+. They deserve to be rich

[@MSUHitman]

AVGN is similar to pre-concussion injury Adam Cole (or his Twitch handle TheChugs,) complete 100% difference between his on screen character & who he really is.

[@darwindelacruz]

Oh Caleb my boy...

[@jonathancastronova6954]

One of my favs is double jump video games love the peeps there

[@pluspixel]

They are so fun!

[@dunny0405]

No gamesack 😢

[@joshwhaley1778]

THX GUYS!!!!

[@kaox44]

I made the mistake of checking out "The Game Chasers" channel and they are cringy AF with their generic jokes and "American Pickers" copy cat. They don't take criticism very well and will bash viewers and delete their comments. Please don't recommend them to anyone or any casual viewers.

[@tfbruin21]

My heroes Riff and Ricky. Legends

[@TrueJediJSH]

I enjoy this channel Double Jump Video Games

[@pluspixel]

So do I 😃 - Riff

[@m9squirrels282]

14:12 I started retro game collecting because of AVGN

[@KayFabeMedia]

Mort needed to be on the list.

[@KayFabeMedia]

also Gaming off the grid.