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In this episode, we talk about the absolute debacle that is the current status of PlayStation Portal pre-order stock missing from GameStop stores. I have to admit, I've probably gone easier on GameStop than a lot of other people on YouTube have. There's a reason for that, until the last year my local GameStop store was actually pretty good. I've told the story in the past of how my local store actually called me the day before PlayStation 5 pre-orders opened up to make sure I was in the store the next day so that I got a system. The former store manager Mitch was amazing to deal with. His staff knew what was going on. Well, in the last year, things have gotten progressively worse to the point of absolute incompetence. I've told the story on the channel about how I have a PlayStation Portal pre-ordered, and it was something that I did per the request of fans of the channel. It wasn't something I was super interested in myself, but people wanted to hear my take on it. At $200 I was willing to do that as I figured the content would pay for itself. I've had very good luck with the store and Bloomington, Illinois as of late, however, when I called them all of their pre-order slots were filled. I called the store in Champaign, Illinois and they actually still had one available for pre-order. Let me rephrase that, I tried calling the store in Champaign but the new employee did not feel like he needed to answer the phone. I know this because I saw him making snide remarks several times the day I went to place my pre-order, frustrated that people would dare have the audacity to call. When I placed my pre-order, I asked him if he could look up my GameStop account, and he thought I meant my Pro Membership. I wanted him to look up my GameStop credit card number as I've had them do many times in the past when I have forgotten to bring it with me. He informed me that he couldn't do it, that wasn't something they could do at a store level, and that if I needed one he could give me the number to customer service to request a replacement card. Great customer service this was not. I begrudgingly placed my pre-order and waited for the release date. Upon that date, November 15, 2023, I headed to the store in the early evening after work. I had no idea whether or not a system would actually be there for me or not as I had not gotten a call to remind me that pre-orders would be available for pickup the next day. Typically, this store called when pre-order items were going to be available to remind people. I didn't get that call. When I stopped in the store, yet another brand new employee was there, alone, and said he did not have any PlayStation Portals, they hadn't arrived, and while he had a shipment in the back that he could go through he didn't plan on doing it. They had no idea when the systems would arrive. As I left the store, I actually gave the store in Bloomington a call to see if they had gotten their pre-orders. I talked to a rather pleasant woman who took the time to talk to me, and informed me that they did not get their pre-order either, and to the best of her knowledge, none of the GameStop stores have received them. She indicated something similar happened with the Sony DualSense edge controllers. As I said, she was wonderful to talk to, had her stuff together, and helped to answer my questions. The next day I called both corporate and the store again. Corporate was completely clueless and referred me to the regional sales manager, or at least said they would escalate my request to the local regional sales manager. They could not get me that person's contact information to follow up. When I called the store again in the morning, they indicated that the systems had still not arrived, they had no ETA but that they should be there by Black Friday. The whole idea of a pre-order is to make sure that you get an item on the day that it launches. Sometimes you get extra stuff in the box with it, but by and large, you pre-order to ensure you have one on launch day. GameStop is completely screwing the pooch on this one, and I'm amazed that they've dropped the ball so badly. This is the last thing I will be preordering from them in a long time, and if I go in there and they ask me why I want to pre-order something I will make sure to point out this issue. Have you run into the situation? Have you gotten a pre-ordered PlayStation portal from GameStop? Share your experiences in the comments. #GameStop #PlayStation #Portal #Rant #shortsexcellence

I've talked in the past about how I store all of my games down in my studio, but I tend to play my Nintendo Switch and my living room on the main floor. I'm old, fat, and lazy so I don't like having to run up and down stairs to swap out cartridges. I also don't like having a bunch of cases lying around in my living room. Unitech has offered a really unique eight-in-one game storage solution for the switch for some time, and now they've upgraded it. Is this my new favorite accessory for the Nintendo Switch & Switch OLED in 2023? Probably. The way this works is pretty simple and elegant in its execution. The adapter itself holds eight games total, for which can be played and for which are simply stored in the unit. It has a ribbon cable that connects to the cartridge slot, and then you apply power via a USB-C cable. From here, you can cycle through your four games in the main area and play any of them at any time. This new version has a distinct advantage over the original, however. The original version had a push button that you tap to change what game you are playing. I did not mind it, but many people in my original review did not like the fact that you actually had to get up to change something. Unitech has addressed this with a new remote control version, which is what you see here. Simply toggle through what game you want on the remote, and you never have to get off the couch. I love the original version which you can check out our review of here: https://youtu.be/sumk3b-OMDQ I'm looking forward to testing out this version and doing our full-blown review. Is this something you would be interested in? Share your thoughts in the comments. #nintendoswitch #SwitchAccessory #BestSwitchAccessory #Unitek #fypシ #FYP

We have been huge fans of the RetroTink line of upscalers since the original RetroTink 2X, having owned every single version Mike Chi has ever released. Just a few days ago he put out information regarding one of my most anticipated releases of 2023, that being the RetroTink 4K. That's right, we will be able to upscale our retro consoles all the way up past 1440p to 4K. Let's take a look at the RetroTink 4K which looks to become The Ultimate Retro Upscaler and is Coming in Late 2023 From Mike himself: What Inputs are Supported? We've designed the RT4K to accept virtually all retro video sources to best serve everyone's unique requirements. On the back, we have a component, HD-15 (VGA), and HDMI inputs plus a TOSLINK receiver for optical audio. The SCART port lives on the side, and the front has an S-video and composite jack hidden behind a sliding door. We've also tried hard to make the RT4K accept signals from non-mainstream console sources such as PCs and arcade boards. There are currently settings for standard consumer video (240p/288, 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p) as well as retro PCs (EGA/DOS 70 Hz, VGA, SVGA, XGA, UXGA). Custom profiles with the correct sampling and cropping can be quickly set up for sources that do not yet have built-in definitions using the menu. The HDMI inputs can accept virtually any custom resolution and frame rate within the maximum bandwidth of the receiver. This means that the RT4K will fully support off-spec sources, such as MiSTer DirectVideo. What Does it Output? The primary output of the RT4K is, of course, 4K60 (3840 x 2160, 60 Hz). Other standard built-in modes include 1080p, 1440p and 480p. If you need a custom resolution, drop a modeline text file on to the SD card and they'll automatically appear in the menu! The RT4K HDMI 2.0 transmitter also supports high frame rate outputs (with some input side limitations) for advanced users. The RT4K inputs are super flexible. Both the HD-15 and SCART inputs can accept any analog format (with the exception of RGBHV for SCART), opening up options for streamlining your switching setup. How Does it Scale? In short? Whatever you want. The RT4K scaling engine lets you scale/crop your source precisely to your individual specifications. Aspect ratio correction and filtering mode (sharp pixel, bilinear, etc.) are adjustable. Or use a free-scaling mode to just define the exact pixel numbers you need. At 4K resolution, you can perform perfect integer scaling for many common resolutions with perfectly sharp pixels, if you prefer that versus a CRT look. Even non-integer scales look great with bilinear sharp filtering that maintains a crisp look. And yes, you can get optimal sampling at perfect 4:3 aspect ratios at the same time! The RT4K can automatically perform the necessary PAR transforms for you as well. Don't worry if this sounds like too much work, by default, most sources will automatically be centered and cropped correctly. The RT4K also has modes to automatically expand/shrink the image while keeping the correct proportions to make adjustments quick and easy. Other Common Questions Does it work with MiSTer/Analogue - Yes! The MiSTer direct video mode works great with the RT4K. Analogue consoles may require a little more adjustment, but we expect pre-made profiles to appear in no time. Rotation -- theoretically possible, but not planned for release. Smoothing -- same as above. Movies -- the goal of the TINK products has always been games and games first, but expect to see developments for options to enhance video playback and the movie experience. Control/Integration -- the RT4K has facilities for control via the HD-15 as well as USB ports. We are planning on some sort of command interface, to be developed post launch. Does it take TTL sync -- yes on the HD15. SCART port is protected against TTL damage, but would recommend caution as always. Power -- USB-C 5V 2A. Is it 4:4:4 -- The RT4K is exclusively RGB444 with an internal deep color processing pipeline and can output deep color HDMI to compatible displays. Sources that are not natively RGB444 (such as composite video) are converted to RGB444 at the front-end. Is the TINK-5X dead -- we still plan on supporting the TINK-5X and will continue to share development across the two platforms as much as possible. Keep in mind though, that we are still very much a 1-person team :) What do you think about the RetroTInk 4K? Let me know in the comments! #RetroTInk #RetroTink4k #VideoGame #Upscale #4K #VideoGames

In addition to being involved in the gaming realm, over the last two years, I've really gotten involved in 3D printing. I started off a few months after we moved into our new house, and the sky has been the limit since. One of my first printers was the Creality Ender 3 Max, and I've owned four other reality printers since. Thanks to Saint Smart, I now have an opportunity to check out one of Creality's latest and fastest printers in the K1. Let's take a closer look as Our 3D Printer Farm is Expanding! The K1 differs from the traditional Ender series of printers in many different ways. The Ender 3 is referred to as a bedslinger, meaning not only does the printhead move up and down and left and right, but the print bed itself also moves forward and backward. On the K1, the print bed is fixed forward and back, side to side. It will move up and down to adjust the layer height but the printhead itself is what moves throughout its range of motion. This allows for greater acceleration, greater top speeds, faster printing, and overall better quality results. The K1 is designed to the same bed size as the Ender 3 V2, which is a 220mm by 220mm bed and you can print 250 mm tall. Whereas the Ender 3 V2 can print at 50 to 60 mm per second, the K1 can print it speeds up to 600 mm a second, or 10 times faster. If you don't need the speed, you can slow it down and get much better print results as well! The K1 can use most 3D printer filaments, from PLA, PETG, ABS, and even TPU. For the last 6 months, I have been using Bambu Labs P1P and P1S printers, so I am really interested to see Creality's take on this Core X/Y platform. Make sure you hit that subscribe button as we will be doing a live unboxing and setup video here on the channel. #3dprinting #crealityk1 #CoreXY #Shorts #FYP #SainSmart

What do you do if you have the itch to play your classic NES, SNES, Super Famicom, or Genesis games but you don't have one of those systems to play on? You can go out and purchase one of each of those, but who knows if it's in good shape or even functions. For years Hyperkin has offered budget-friendly clone video game systems that allow you to play the past into the future, and we just received their latest clone console, the Retron 3 AV. Let's take a quick look at this as we prep for our full review. Key Features: High compatibility with NES®, Super NES®/Super Famicom™ and Genesis®/Mega Drive™ cartridges * Includes: • 1 x "Scout" premium classic-style controller for Super NES® • 1 x "GN6" premium classic-style controller for Genesis® • 1 x Controller adapter for Scout to NES® (port) • 1 x AV cable • 1 x Micro cable • 2 NES Controller Ports • 2 SNES Controller Ports • 2 Genesis Controller Ports Available in 2 different colors, a red and this Hyperbeach Edition baby blue, the system features 3 different cartridge slots on the top. One for the Super Nintendo (which should also work with the Super Famicom Cartridges), 1 for the Sega Genesis (again should also work with Mega Drive Games) and 1 for NES Cartridges. The system includes 2 controllers, their Scout SNES-style controller and the GN6 Genesis controller. Having used these in the past with other systems I find these to be very capable controllers and nice additions. I would have liked to also have a Cadet controller included for NES games, but I also know that would have increased the pricing. Normal pricing for this is $72.99, however, I did see it on Amazon on sale for only $44.89! You can hardly buy one of the original systems at that price, let alone all 3! You can get one for yourself at https://amzn.to/474ExMG We plan on testing a lot of games on this system. Famicom game adapters, the Famicom Disk System, Zapper Games, Super FX chip Games, Virtua Racing, and more. Let us know what you'd like to see! #VideoGames #Hyperkin #Nintendo #Sega #Retron #FYP

Hyperkin recently announced a partnership with the Tetris Company to release officially licensed Tetris accessories. This included cases for the Nintendo Switch, along with some new controllers. We just received one of these today, and it's designed to look like the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and the Super Famicom controller with some unique custom styling. Let's take a closer look at these New Tetris Themed Nintendo Switch Accessories From Hyperkin The design is very similar to the Scout controller for the Super Nintendo, but it has some key design element changes. Instead of the smooth, rounded corners of the scout, this has more squared-off edges. Looking at the face, it makes you think that you are looking at Tetris blocks being dropped into place. Speaking of which, the face of the controller also has Tetris blocks on it! The cool thing is the fact that there are three different designs that Hyperkin is releasing in this series, and this is just one of those three. The Pixel Art Controller is a limited-edition, Bluetooth gaming controller, featuring a wide range of compatibility, three stylish and collectible Tetris designs, and is officially licensed by The Tetris Company. The controller feels comfortable in the hand, even with the square edges. Make sure you hit that subscribe button as we will be doing a full unboxing and review very shortly, putting it through its paces. we're excited to see how well it plays, as it features both analog sticks and a traditional d-pad. This should make it ideal for use on the Nintendo Switch. Compatible With: • NINTENDO SWITCH® • NINTENDO SWITCH® OLED MODEL • WINDOWS 10/11® PC • MAC® • ANDROID® • IOS® • STEAM® • RASPBERRY PI® • AMAZON GAMES™/AMAZON LUNA™ • TESLA® #Tetris #NintendoSwitch #Hyperkin #halloweenwithshorts #shortsexcellence #Shorts #Controllers #Tesla

In video games, some opponents are hard to defeat and impossible to destroy, and some that just take advantage of your poor gameplay. One character that I see defeat gamers over and over again is perhaps one of the most unassuming characters ever. But his kill count has to be one of the highest in all of video games. And of course, talking about the very first Goomba in Super Mario Bros. Or as I like to call him, the most dangerous video game character you ever forgot to jump over. From the word go, I have seen so many players take off in a dead sprint, just to run into this little booger. He's quiet and unassuming, but he also knows exactly what to do to take you out of your game. He's not a complicated enemy, he doesn't throw stuff at you, he just walks from one side of the screen to the other and back again. How can he be so difficult to defeat? Well, he is, and he lets you know early on that you're his huckleberry in the Mushroom Kingdom. Whether it is your younger sibling, a parent who isn't very good at video games, or your grandmother Ethel, everybody at some point in time has died at the hands of this roaming goomba in the very first level of Super Mario Bros. on the NES. It's as if Nintendo programmed him to slap you in the face from the get-go. I'm not sure if it is because we all assume he is so easy to defeat since all that he does is walk, but his kill count is incredibly high. sure, the Hammer Brothers throw stuff at you, and Bowser spits fire at you, but this one little goomba has taken out his fair share of Mario's over the years. How many times have you gotten frustrated by running into this innocuous little mushroom? How many times have you screamed because you timed your jump incorrectly? Share your horror stories in the comments. #Nintendo #SuperMario #VideoGame #Bowser #SMB #halloweenwithshorts #Shorts #fypシ

One major advantage that Sega had over Nintendo back in the day, whether we are talking about the Master System over the NES or the Genesis over the Super Nintendo, was the boxes that the games came in. See, Sega had a long history of providing reusable boxes with their games that gave you an exceptional way to store and display your collection. The Master System, the Genesis, and the Mega Drive all had these wonderful plastic clamshells for great games like Sonic the Hedgehog. Meanwhile, Nintendo opted to go with cardboard boxes which many of us, myself included, just threw away. What if I told you that Sega even had some games that featured cardboard boxes? It's true. Let's take a look. While I have not seen many that do not have plastic cases, I actually own two different games that have this particular case design. One is Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind, a terrific platformer for the Sega Genesis. It's colorful, it has great music, and it's one of my favorite games on the system. The other game I have, and this was something that I picked up when I purchased a lot several years ago, is Mike Ditka's Power Football. Before the days of Madden NFL football on the Genesis, Accolade released this game on the system. I'm wondering if that is not the common denominator here, both Bubsy and Mike Ditka Power Football were both released by Accolade, and if memory serves me right, both were unlicensed, at least initially. Did you happen to know about any of these games that came in cardboard boxes? Did you prefer the cardboard boxes over the plastic clam shells? Do you have any of these in your collection? Sure your experiences in the comments. #Sega #Genesis #VideoGames #Bubsy #MikeDitka #MasterSystem #MegaDrive #halloweenwithshorts #shortsexcellence #Shorts #FYP

I love the Famicom, the Japanese version of the Nintendo Entertainment System. I think it has an amazing style, it is ideally Japanese in every way. I love the look of the cartridges with the different art and colors from what we got in the US. One of the advantages, pun intended, that the NES had over the Famicom was in the controller options for the system. Nintendo themselves had the NES Advantage arcade-style joystick, but did you know that there was actually a version in Japan for the original Famicom? There was, and it was by the same manufacturer as the SNES Advantage, the ASCII Stick Turbo Jr! Just like the NES Advantage, the Stick Turbo Jr is an arcade style controller manufactured by Asciiware and released for the Famicom. Designed to sit on a flat surface with your left hand using the joystick and the right hand operating the buttons. It features an adjustable Turbo functionality for the A and B buttons, and like the Advantage the speed is adjusted by rotating a dial to make the turbo faster or slower. There's also a Slow-Motion switch which rapidly pauses and un-pauses your game as you play. Unlike the NES Advantage, there's no on/off switch for the turbo functionality. If you rotate the dials all the way counterclockwise it actually "clicks" to turn the turbo off versus the push button operation of the NES Advantage. Also, unlike the NES Advantage, the ASCII Stick Turbo Jr doesn't have 2 controller plugs, as the Famicom only had 1 expansion port on the face of it (or side on the Famicom Turbo Twin systems from Sharp). This port can both work with Player 1 or Player 2, so a second connector was simply not necessary. Did you ever know this was a thing? Do you own a Famicom? Have you ever wanted to get an NES Advantage-style controller for the Famicom? Share your thoughts in the Comments! #Nintendo #Famicom #ASCII #NESAdvantage #halloweenwithshorts #FYP #NIntendoController #ASCIIStick

I have been a huge fan of the Retro Fighters Brawler64 since the original one, and they just keep making it better and better. Retro Fighters has just announced their new Retro Series of accessories that offers nostalgia-based retro products from decades past that have a very LIMITED production. This new line of Retro Fighters accessories and collectibles is specifically designed for the retro enthusiast. Here's the thing, once these are sold out, they will be gone FOREVER! The first item under this new line is the Retro Fighters Brawler64 Gold Edtion for Nintendo Switch Online! Let's take a look! Order the Brawler64 Bluetooth NSO – Gold Limited Edition from Rondo Products at https://collabs.shop/rdthtv Add some bling to your gaming, and show off to your friends or stream that you are one of the elite. The Gold Limited Edition is still the same great controller that you know and love, with Bluetooth connectivity, added buttons, and quick swap NSO configuration. The Gold edition is highly limited at only 2,000 pcs. Once they are gone, they are gone! Key Features: - Compatible with Nintendo Switch, Switch Online & PC - NEW “Swap” function – NSO N64 mode & Switch Pro controller mode - NEW Screenshot, Home and “-” buttons - NEW Dual vibration feedback - Motion sensor - System wake-up functionality - Ergonomic & comfortable design - Responsive analog sticks - Dual “Z” triggers - Latest Bluetooth wireless technology - Built-in rechargeable battery - Battery life of 10+ hours per charge - Wireless range of 30+ feet - USB-C connection This is one I have to have, and I'll be ordering from Rondo Products ASAP! THis will match my import Japanese N64 perfectly and be a great addition to my collection. Have you ever seen or owned a Gold Nintendo 64? What is your favorite controller to use on the system? What about your favorite game? Share your thoughts in the comments! #RetroFighters #Brawler64 #NintendoSwitch #SwitchOnline #RondoProducts #N64 #Nintendo64

During the 16-bit era, there were battles upon battles. From Blast Processing on the Genesis and Mega Drive to Mode 7 Graphics on the SNES, Sega CD versus, well, we all know what didn't happen with the Nintendo CD add-on. One of the things about both systems that people argued about was which controller was superior. While I think most will agree the 6 Button Sega Controller was superior to the 3 button one, what about comparing the 6 Button Genesis controller vs the Super Nintendo one? Both are awesome, but is one better than the other? Genesis/Mega Drive: The Genesis 6 button controller is an improvement over the original in every way. The controller is slightly smaller, which I prefer myself. The D-Pad still feels good, plus the A/B/C/ and X/Y/Z buttons all are placed well and super-responsive. It is well-balanced and laid out, and provides more buttons than the original did for better control. I do like that the A/B/C and X/Y/Z buttons are concave/convex to be easier to feel your way around as you play. Super Nintendo/Super Famicom The Super Nintendo Controller took the NES design and definitely addressed many people's complaints while keeping its strengths. The NES D-Pad was excellent, and the SNES' was as good. 2 additional face buttons were added, plus the L & R shoulder buttons for additional inputs and control. The Super Famicom buttons were all the same shape, but different colors, where the SNES controller had 2 shades of purple for the buttons but mixed concave and convex shapes. My Favorite Super Nintendo, all the way. I still would love to see an SNES controller button shape with the Super Famicom button colors, but I prefer Nintendo's option to Sega's. I think the shape fits my hand better, I like the D-Pad design more, and the shoulder buttons are easier for me to use consistently compared to the X and C buttons on the Genesis controllers. Both are good, and both are usable, but to me, the Super Nintendo Controller is the superior option. #VideoGames #Sega #Nintendo #SNES #Genesis #halloweenwithshorts #FYP

It seems like kids are growing up faster and faster these days, and having technology in their hands at a younger and younger age is more common than ever. As such, more kids are getting their own Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, or Switch OLED for the holidays, whether Christmas, Hanukkah, or other winter holidays. I often get asked this time of year for game recommendations appropriate for younger kids, under 8 years old or so. These are for less skilled kids, who haven't developed hand/eye coordination that the older kids have, or otherwise don't have experience with video games. Here are 3 great games that hold younger kiddos' hands and still are fun games for the entire family. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze: Arctic invaders have turned Donkey Kong Island into their personal frozen fortress, and it’s up to you to save the day. Play as Donkey Kong in Original Mode and team up with Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, and Cranky Kong—each with unique abilities—to overcome platforming challenges and frosty foes. For a more accessible experience, start a game in Funky Mode to enjoy a range of gameplay updates and a new main-character option, spectacular surfing simian Funky Kong! His extra hearts and unique abilities make for a more relaxed gaming experience. And no matter which mode you choose, a wealth of collectibles and two-player co-op round out the fun! Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Burn rubber across Mushroom Kingdom raceways—underwater, in the sky, upside-down in zero-g, and past the finish—for the win! Get revved up for local multiplayer, online in-game tournaments, a revamped battle mode, and more! With many control options and handheld mode, there’s always a way to play on the Nintendo Switch system! Super Mario Wonder: Mario and friends have been invited to visit the colorful Flower Kingdom, just a short hop away from the Mushroom Kingdom. Unfortunately, King Bowser has transformed into a flying castle and is causing chaos across their peaceful land. Now our heroes must save the day—and the Flower Kingdom—in this wonderous new adventure! Nabbit and Yoshis won’t transform with power-ups, but they also don’t take damage from enemies, so they’re perfect for players who are just starting out. Whichever color Yoshi you choose, they can all eat enemies, spit out stuff (enemies, shells, and other items), flutter jump, and help carry other players—even ones in Elephant form! With Nabbit, this sneaky little fellow can turn any extra power-ups he finds into flower coins. Ka-ching! #NintendoSwitch #gamesforkids #SwitchGames #halloweenwithshorts

As a child of the '80s, one of my favorite movies from the era has to be the original RoboCop. Seeing Alex Murphy whack people with that amazing gun, him driving like a lunatic, the satirical news stories, the 3000 SUX, what was there not to love? You can imagine my excitement when I heard that there was going to be a game set between the first two movies called RoboCop: Rogue City. Originally announced for the Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation, I was really excited to get it on the Switch. Well, the PlayStation and Xbox versions are out and unfortunately, it looks like the Switch version has been canceled. Make sure to follow Gaming Off the Grid at https://www.youtube.com/@UC2CajRzsAdJZta2mgeZzpXg According to Variety Magazine: The game was first announced in July 2021 with a release set for June 2023. But, it was delayed and pushed back to November. In addition, Teyon and Nacon planned for “RoboCop: Rogue City” to be playable on the Nintendo Switch set for sometime in 2024. Nevertheless, the Nintendo release was cancelled altogether in Oct. 2023. I'm not going to lie, I am really disappointed to hear this. I loved the RoboCop movies and was looking forward to the game. I will probably end up picking up now for the PlayStation 5, but I'm going to have to wait for it to go on sale. Well I love the series, I don't want to drop 60 bucks on this. Have you played it yet? What do you think of it? Let me know your thoughts down in the comments. #RoboCopSwitch #NIntendo #SwitchOled #CancelledGames #halloweenwithshorts #FYP

Over the past 5 years, Retro-bit has had a beautiful tendency to bring some of the best games never to see their way out of Japan back out and localized for different regions. Whether we are talking about one of their first, Holy Diver, or their more recent, Assault Suits Valken, they have done amazing work to provide fans of long-lost games the versions they've been looking for. One of the awesome things about this game is that they have offered me an opportunity to play and stream it and share my thoughts before the Pre-Order even closes! That's right, I actually am getting the opportunity to play test one of the earliest copies of Assault Suits Valken (aka Cybernator in the USA) while you can still pre-order it! How cool is that? We'll be streaming Assault Suits Valken, with a stream on our YouTube channel here at YouTube.com/@RoXolid/Live on Friday, November 3 2023, and on the Retro-bit Twitch channel! That's right, we're simulcasting! You'll want to make sure to join us as we're not only answering questions and giving you a look at the game, but Retro-bit will have a giveaway to give a copy away to one lucky viewer. I may even toss in some 3D printed items as well for giveaway! Their latest release, Assault Suits Valken, comes in one of two different completion levels. They are: Assault Suits Valken: Deluxe Edition North America (NTSC) / Europe (PAL) MSRP (NA/EU): $79.99 / €89,99 Assault Suits Valken: Collectors Cartridge North America (NTSC) / Europe (PAL) MSRP (NA/EU): $59.99 / €64,99 Have you heard of these games before? Have you played any of the subsequent re-releases? I'm definitely interested in picking up one of each set, one with the Super Famicom-shaped cartridge and one with the Super Nintendo-shaped cartridge since I have both systems. I also think the bronze and gold cartridge collars are an interesting idea to differentiate the two different completion levels. Let me know if this is something you would consider down on the comments. #Retrobit #SuperNintendo #AssultSuitsValken #halloweenwithshorts #SNES

I know that Gamestop, deservedly so, gets a ton of flack for being, well, Gamestop. The store in Champaign, IL used to be phenomenal. I've discussed how they called me the night before PS5 Pre-Orders opened and told me to get there in the AM to get one pre-ordered. Since then the manager, assistant manager, and all the old staff have left. That store is, well, not run well currently. However, I have been going to the store in Bloomington, IL lately and they are pretty cool guys, and they also now have Retro Games on-site. On my last visit I was shocked to see Retro Games back at Gamestop, and recently I scored 2 great GameCube game deals! Let's take a look!! When I was in the store, I noticed right away that they had a few GameCube Games, but when I saw the prices I had to do a double take. They had both Mario Kart Double Dash and Super Mario Sunshine WITH the cases! Sunshine even had the insert, but both were missing the manuals. They had Super Mario Sunshine for $27.99, and Double Dash for $37.99. I just recently renewed my Pro membership, which meant I was going to get both of these for a lot less than normal! Now, both game discs have some issues and need to be polished, but I can do that locally at Live Action Games for a few dollars. The cases are in great shape, and getting the insert with Sunshine is awesome. I've been looking at manuals on Ebay and they seem to be around the $15-$20 range, which still leaves me room to make a few bucks from these games. Have you seen retro games showing up again in your local Gamestops? Would you have bought thes if you saw them in your local store? What do you think of Super Mario Sunshine (meh for me) and Mario Kart Double Dash (best in the series for me). Share your thoughts in the comments! #Gamestop #Gamecube #SuperMario #halloweenwithshorts #shortsexcellence #MarioKart

Today is the day, all Hallows Eve, and throughout October 2023 we have been discussing some of our favorite games to play around the Halloween season. Now it is time to reveal our favorite of all of our Halloween games. I will admit that Halloween is not one of my favorite times of the year. As such, I'm particular in the Halloween-themed games that I play each October. As such, I wanted to share some of my favorite games to play around Halloween with you. I don't dig a ton of blood, guts, and gore, but one series that is full of all of that has won me over. That is why Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition is not just a must-play game for Halloween, but it's a must-play if you own a Wii! As I generally do not like slasher movies, I don't like gory movies or movies with tons of violence, it may come as a surprise that my favorite game to play this time of year is Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition. I had no experience in this franchise before Resident Evil 4, and looking back at previous games I'm glad this was my entry point. Knowing nothing about the franchise or characters, I just knew that it was an action third-person shooter with a really interesting story. I know many people were not very excited about waggle controls or motion controls on the Wii, but I have to say that Resident Evil plays phenomenally on this platform, perhaps one of the best to ever utilize motion controls. Using the Wii remote gave you precision and accuracy that simply was not available on the PlayStation at the time, and it also provided a visual upgrade over the GameCube. Through Resident Evil 4, I've actually dove into other games in the series. I've gone back to play Resident Evil 1 through 3, and I will tell you they were disappointing compared to Resident Evil 4. I thought Resident Evil 5 was decent, 6 was not so good. I have not played Resident Evil VILLage as of yet, it is something I own but have not had a chance to get to. What is your favorite game to play around Halloween? How do my games rank up compared to yours? Let me know in the comments #halloweenwithshorts #NintendoWii #residentevil4 #BestHalloweenGames #fypシ

There are many things I have bought over the years that I have not loved after the fact. But there are few things I have pre-ordered that I know going into it I'm going to probably not care for. One of the latest I just recently preordered is a Sony PlayStation Portal, and I had instant buyer's remorse after I preordered. So why did I do it? Let's dive into it. First and foremost, I am not the biggest handheld gamer. I love my older, retro handhelds but I rarely, if ever, play the Switch in Handheld Mode. For me, I need a larger screen at this point in my life, so having a smaller screen on a Switch, Switch Lite, or even sometimes the Switch OLED leaves me squinting or wanting more. While the screen size will be closer to the Switch OLED's, I'm still not looking forward to playing on that small of a screen. Secondly, I just canceled my PlayStation+ subscription, so I will not have access to the online streaming games from the retro library. As such, I am also wondering what parts of my library, if any, will I be able to access? Can I play a disc-based game if the disc is the system? I don't know. Third, I am concerned about the analog sticks. Stick drift with potentiometers is real. I can't use my launch day DualSense controller because it drifts. I did pick up the PlayStation Edge controller, and it's fantastic, but I don't want to have to drop another $200 if the Portal develops stick drift. Can you swap the sticks? I don't know. Finally, I want to see how the Portal performs if I connect to my cell phone outside of my home network. I know that my home network, with 1 gig fiber internet, I cannot play cloud-based gaming reliably through PSN on my PS4 or PS5. How is a 5G cellular connection going to be able to handle this? I don't know and I am legit concerned. If not for this channel, I don't know that I would buy one of these, but I am committed to bringing you the best content possible. Let me know if you have any specific games you want to see tested. I'd also like to know if you are getting a Portal as well. #BuyersRemorse #PlaystationPortal #PlayStation #halloweenwithshorts #FYP #shortsexcellence

I will admit that Halloween is not one of my favorite times of the year. As such, I'm kind of particular in the Halloween-themed games that I play each October. As such, I wanted to share some of my favorite games to play around Halloween with you. I don't dig a ton of blood, guts, and gore, but one series I cannot deny is both awesome and awesomely difficult is Capcom's Ghouls 'N Ghosts and Ghosts 'N Goblins. Let's take a closer look at why I believe Ghouls 'N Ghosts and Ghosts 'N Goblins are must-play Halloween video games. In Ghosts 'n Goblins, the player assumes the role of Arthur, a knight who must venture into the Demon Realm village in order to rescue his princess sweetheart. Arthur uses a variety of projectile weapons such as lances, axes, and daggers to eliminate anything that stands in his way. In Ghouls 'N Ghosts which is set three years after Ghosts 'n Goblins, Lucifer, the ruler of the Demon Realm, takes away the souls of everyone in the kingdom, including Princess Prin Prin. It's up to Arthur to save his beloved princess again, and return the souls back to the people of the kingdom. In most of the main series, once completing the game the player is forced to re-play the game's stages at a higher difficulty level in order to receive the game's "true" ending. The series has gained a reputation among gamers for its high level of difficulty. I have never beaten any of the Ghouls 'N Ghosts or Ghosts 'N Goblins games, and I probably never will. What about you, have you ever beaten any of the games in the series? Let me know in the comments! Make sure you check out Megadan 29 at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUjpPFNQLJG5N3YGhIUv7HA #halloweenwithshorts #ShortsIRLToys #GhostsNGoblins #GhoulsNGhosts #Replicade #VideoGameNews #Preorder #Capcom #Shorts #NewWave #YouTubeShorts #Arcade #XReplicade

In the past, one of my favorite things about retro gaming was seeing what sorts of mods I could install to improve the visual quality of different video game systems. HDMI Mods in my NES, RGB Mods to my SNES Jr, Super Famicom Jr, and Nintendo 64, are all great and relatively easy to install. Since my Bells palsy in 2021, however, my vision has been negatively affected and I can no longer see close-up details of PCBs. I've searched for a number of solutions and JOYALENS has just sent us their JL249MS 10-inch LCD Monitor Digitial Microscope. There are a variety of these sorts of devices out there, some that have a 4.3" display, some that feature a 7" display. This 10-inch display is one of the biggest I've seen out there! Not only that, it outputs via HDMI so technically I could connect it to my 32" gaming monitor for even a larger display! It comes with 3 lenses depending on your application and need, 60-240x, 18-720x, 1800-2040x. It can capture video recordings at 288x2160 (odd aspect ratio) or it can capture 24MB Photos at 5600x4200. It includes a 32GB Micro SD Card for both photo capturing and video recordings. Inside the box we received the Digital Microscope itself, Metal stand, 3 Lenses (Lens A x1, Lens D x1, Lens Lx1), USB cable, Switch cable, HDMI cable, Remote control, Slide holder, Slides kit, Observation box, Tweezers, 32GMicro SD card, and the Instruction sheet. I have a number of Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Advance SP mods I need to work on, so I am really excited for the timing of this. Let me know in the comments if you've ever used (or needed to use) a digital microscope to be able to compensate for other visual issues! #DigitalMicroscope #JOYALENS #halloweenwithshorts #ShortsIRL #Shorts

I will admit that Halloween is not one of my favorite times of the year. As such, I'm kind of particular in the Halloween-themed games that I play each October. As such, I wanted to share some of my favorite games to play around Halloween with you. I don't dig a ton of blood, guts, and gore, but one game I get gleeful delight from every time I play, and a game I consider one of the Must-play Series to play for Halloween is Luigi's Mansion for the Nintendo Gamecube, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon for the 3DS (and soon the Nintendo Switch), and Luigi's Manion 3 for the Nintendo Switch. Let's take a closer look. At it's core, the Luigi's Manion Series is more of a puzzle game than an action game or a platformer. It's interesting that it was a launch title for the GameCube and not a Mario Game, but it definitely paved the way for an amazing series. In the first game, Luigi gets a letter about winning a mansion in a contest he did not enter. He informs Mario and they agree to meet up outside the mansion that evening. Luigi follows a map to the mansion, located in a dark forest, and finds it more sinister-looking than the supplied photo. With Mario nowhere to be found, Luigi enters the mansion alone to try to find and rescue Mario. There are staples of the series, such as the helpful but slightly odd Professor E.Gadd, the Poltergust Ghost Vacuum, and Luigi's charming humming of the main theme. We've also got the addition of King Boo to the series through Luigi's Mansion. Luigi's Mansion was followed up years later with a Nintendo 3DS Sequel which was very similar to the first game, and it will be coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2024 reportedly as a remastered version. Finally, Luigi's Mansion 3 was released for the Nintendo Switch in 2019 and is a wonderful addition to the series. Which is your favorite Luigi's Mansion game? Did you ever get past that creepy baby? Share your thoughts in the comments! #halloweengames #halloweenwithshorts #LuigisMansion #Nintendo #Gamecube #3DS #New3DS #switcholed #ShortsIRL #FYP

An Edible Nintendo NES Console? But how do you eat an NES? The answer? You Just Take Small Bytes! I'm sure many of you have heard the term hunting widow, some of you may have even heard the term gaming widow. My wife, however, gets to be a YouTube widow, especially as I spend hours filming and editing content for you to enjoy. One of the coolest things that she's ever done, and she, herself, is not a gamer, happened on our wedding night. Get your head out of the gutter. One of the things that she was adamant about was for me to have a groom's cake. I had no need or desire for one But she really wanted me to have one. I relented and let her do it, and what she did completely outdid anything that I could have expected. While my wife is a kid or by trade she does not consider herself to be a baker. But she has many friends who are. So what she wound up doing was to get a friend of hers to make the groom's cake, but it was not just any groom's cake. It was an NES groom's cake. Complete with the proper branding, logos, and controller ports, it even had AV ports and an RF output on the back. The attention to detail here was superb. It was so good that my stepmother even asked me to move the video game off of the dessert table because we needed that for dessert stuff. I eventually had to explain to her that that was one of the desserts. Four years since we've been married, 6 years since I really dedicated myself towards making this channel a go we are still going strong. The last year has definitely had its ups and downs. From losing our bestest boy Murphey Mayhem in January, helping our youngest as she started in her new school, dealing with sick parents, surgery, adding 2 new juvenile delinquents to the house, changing careers again, and going on far fewer adventures than we planned, there's no one I'd rather have by my side through it all. Here's the thing, I get to have my wife by my side, she's stuck with me! That seems unfair, but she signed the contract, to take backs! To my amazingly supportive wife, I love you, happy anniversary, and I'm sorry that I'll probably be editing more videos coming up. In the end, she is the reason I can say I have Eaten an NES. I Did, You Just Take Small Bytes! Sorry not sorry for the dad joke. #Anniversary #Nintendo #GroomsCake #NES #halloweenwithshorts #Amiibo

In this episode, we unbox and test out the Nintendo Switch Online controllers designed for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System as I Finally Bought a Nintendo Switch Super NES Online Controller. It's no secret that the Super NES is one of my favorite consoles, if not my favorite console of all time. The library of the games and the memories I have of playing it in high school are absolutely amazing. When I heard that Nintendo was going to release Super NES games to the Nintendo Switch through the Switch online service, I was sold. One of the interesting features is that they promised controllers dedicated to the specific systems available to Switch Online members. At $30 for a single controller, I had hesitated to purchase the Super NES one. After all, I had third-party alternatives that were good enough, right? Well, I finally pulled the trigger and dropped the 30 bucks, and let's see how it comes out of the box. Similar conceptually to the Nintendo 64 and the Sega Genesis Switch Online controllers, the Super NES controller is only available as a single unit in a package. Inside the box, you will get the controller itself and a nice, durable Nintendo USB-A to USB-C cable. Unlike the NES online controller which came out previously, you cannot charge the super NES controllers by sliding them into the rails on the Nintendo Switch, you HAVE to plug them in via USB cable. The overall design and layout are virtually identical to the original Super NES controller. The face buttons are the same concave and convex design as the original, the d-pad is the same size, the shoulder buttons are the same size, and they also added a ZL and ZR button closer to the center line of the controller. In the middle of the top of the controller you have a USB-C charging port, and the bottom of the controller features your pairing button, along with player indicator LED lights. Pairing to my Super Mario Nintendo Switch OLED was super easy. I used another controller to navigate to the controller screen, selected change grip order, and entered the pairing mode on the controller. With a quick press of the L & R shoulder buttons, I was paired. Pretty easy! What is one of the cool things that Nintendo has done with their Switch online controllers is when you use them and launch a Switch Online service game that is compatible you get different audio cues. The same is true of the Super Nintendo controller, and in fact the background on the menu changes from red to gray and purple to match the Super NES color scheme. It's the subtle things that make it worthwhile. Diving into the Super NES online, I started a game of Super Mario World. I know this game extremely well and everything functioned exactly like it should. Button presses were great, the d-pad felt really good, and overall I was very pleased with the results. I also played Star Fox, Yoshi's Island, and others with similar experiences. I played a few additional Super NES online games with it, but then I decided to test out some other titles that weren't a part of the Super NES online catalog. I've had issues with button mappings in the past for these games, but I was pleasantly surprised here. Street Fighter 2 Turbo was fantastic, as was Castlevania 4 in the Castlevania collection. literally, everything that I played was terrific that could be played with a Super NES controller. One bummer, however, is the fact there is no dedicated home button. So if you're playing something other than a switch online game you have no way to get back to the main menu. Why it RoX: - Virtually identical and design to the original - Great functionality and responsiveness - Only $30 - Unlocks special menu noises and switch online games - Good battery life What could be improved: - Cannot be charged on the Switch itself - Only sold in single packs - Must be a Switch Online member to order - No dedicated home button - Only available online Should you buy one? If you're a fan of the Super Nintendo like I am, and if you are a Switch online member then what are you waiting for? I'm kicking myself that I waited so long to finally pick one of these up. This is a damn fine controller and Nintendo has knocked this one out of the ballpark. My few complaints and things I wish could be improved are more gripes and# Super NES Online Controller, it's so good. #SwitchOnline #HalloweenwithShorts #SuperNintendo #Nintendo

It's not every day that I get to add one of my most sought-after items to my video game collection, but I was able to do that. In Bloomington, Illinois, is The Item Shop. This is a retro video game store that features a ton of excellent items. I was in here a few weeks ago to talk to them about a few other things, and I noticed something that I had to come back and get. What was it? Well it was one of my favorite retro gaming pickups ever, we managed to get R.O.B. the Robot from the original Nintendo Entertainment System, and it's mostly complete. I never really owned a R.O.B. back in the day. How can you never really own something? You either own it or you don't, right? Well, before I actually had an NES, one of my middle brother's friends lent us his NES for over a year. And he had R.O.B. the Robot that he lent us at the same time. I got to mess around with it quite a bit, I played quite a bit of Gyromite with it, but when I had to give the system back to my brother's friend he also took R.O.B.. When I finally got my NES, it was the Challenge Set that did not feature R.O.B. the Robot. This R.O.B. does have some yellowing, one of the battery contacts needs to be cleaned up, and the labels on top of the gyro spinners are bubbling. But for a 40-year-old toy, this is in pretty beautiful condition. I don't have a CRT to play him on, so what I may end up doing is simply cleaning him up for display, because he won't work on a modern flat panel. In addition to R.O.B., The Item Shop had a number of other excellent-looking items. They had the very first issue of Nintendo Power, an AV Famicom (which I absolutely want both of these). They had a number of great handheld games too, including Metroid Zero Mission. I always think it's cool when I see them having manuals for people to purchase as well, this way they can complete their collection. One of the cool things about Ryan from The Item Shop is the fact that he also puts on the Illinois Game Con. Located at the Interstate Center in Bloomington Illinois, we have been there as a vendor for the last 3 years, and we will be there June the 1st, 2024. Mark your calendars as this is going to be a tremendous event you will not want to miss. #robtherobot #GameHunting #TheItemShop #fypシ #Nintendo #shortsexcellence #halloweenwithshorts

I have plenty of gaming takes that, well, they're not exactly mainstream. Generally, I wouldn't say I like RPGs, I'm not big into first-person shooters, I think Zelda: Breath of the Wild is vastly over-rated, and I hate most early XBox controllers. But a post from @PKInTheUniverse got me thinking about a few other possible controversial takes I have about different things in gaming. So let's take a look at these Video Game Hot takes, but a trigger warning, these may shock you. Number 3: Mario Kart Double Dash is the Best, Most Innovative Mario Kart Game Ever Made! Don't get me wrong, I've enjoyed Mario Kart Wii and Mario Kart 8 and 8 Deluxe on the Wii U and Switch, but something about the driver-swap feature changed the dynamic immensely for me. You could be more strategic about when and how you use weapons, and different pairings deliver different handling characteristics. Other games may look better, but Double Dash is the GOAT. Mario RPG Isn't A Mainline Mario Game This is the post that PK shared that influenced this short. He shared a meme that he believed that while Mario Wonder is a great game, "real" Mario Fans now have the stage as Mario RPG is being remastered for the Switch. Nintendo didn't have much to do with the original development of Mario RPG, it was Square who did. Honestly, I think you could swap all the Mario characters out with any generic RPG characters, replace the Mushroom Kingdom with and generic fantasy world, and you have basically the same game. While Both are Underrated, the Wii U Is Superior to the Sega Dreamcast I've talked about my dislike for the Dreamcast controller, it's right up there with my dislike for the Xbox Duke Controller, but my statement is about more than the controller. I think the library is without a doubt much better on the Wii U than the Dreamcast's library. It's just so much deeper! Look at all the most-loved Switch Games! They're from the Wii U! If you like fighters, the DC has something, sure, but the depth just isn't there. Which of these, if any, do you agree with? Let me know what you think in the comments! #Nintendo #HotTakes #WiiU #Gamecube #Dreamcast #Sega #MarioRPG #halloweenwithshorts #fypシ

One of the greatest games of all time for the Original Nintendo Entertainment System had to be Tecmo Bowl. You had all the teams from the NFL at the time, even with player names and numbers. As a child of the '80s, I loved Tecmo Bowl because my team of choice, the Chicago Bears, was amazing in this game. One of the things I loved to do was something that, if you didn't do yourself, can you even call yourself a retro video gamer if you never did THIS? Just like in actual football, Tecmo Bowl mixed up running and passing plays. While Walter Payton wasn't in the game, Chicago still had a great running back at the time. They also had a certain Punky QB, aka Jim McMahon. McMahon was many things, a cannon-armed quarterback wasn't one of them. But, there was a trick in Tecmo Bowl that would make it look like he was the precursor to Brett Favre or Aaron Rodgers, and that was the Tecmo Bowl Deep Fade! See, with only 4 plays on offense and defense to choose from, the defense would select what specific play to defend. As such if you chose the wrong play you could get burned, or really, really burned. If you chose a running play to defend and the other team ran to the other side of the field, they'd get a decent gain. Now if the defense selected to defend a run and it was a pass play, there could be some real fireworks! On these blown coverage plays, you can see where the defenders are in relation to your wide receivers via an arrow. If your deep threat was undefended, you could just fade way back with your quarterback until you were about to get sacked, throw the ball at the last minute, and have a super crazy deep pass and completion! This was something that was literally indefensible as I would Super Bowl Shuffle all the way to the end zone!! I did this all the time and won many a game thanks to it. Did you ever do this trick? Did you ever get mad when someone would do it to you? Let me know in the comments! #ChicagoBears #TecmoBowl #DeepPass #Nintendo #NES #halloweenwithshorts #fypシ #Touchdown