Great review man! I just ordered mine. I went with this option because I felt like it was cheaper and better than buying an arcade 1 up with 1 -3 games on it for $400
I just discover this Pandora devices, I want give one to my child for christmass, but this video Is from 4 years ago, Do you know if They have improve the hardware? I dont like They oerformance of 3d games in the video. They sold today this Pandora 11 for $139 in Amazon.
Thank you for your question! While they have improved the pandora quite a bit, with some models capable of 3D gaming up to dreamcast and some PSP, you have to make sure you are getting the right model, as they still sell older models of the Pandora. I would recommend looking up a particular version of Pandora before buying it (wicked gamer & collector has great videos on the Pandora for example) . Also be sure to check ebay also as sometimes they have it cheaper than amazon
Thanks for the video, though the clicking joystick doesn't mean it's cheap - it just means it uses microswitches, which even most highly regarded sticks do!
My TV is 50 inches. What may help is turning off the Smoothing filter. It makes it look closer to what its supposed to look like. Also depending on the pandora you got some games will just look ugly. Mine does not run 3D games well though it has a few
You can turn graphic optimisation off in the settings, which does change the game list a little but takes away that weird colour wash.. Also actually makes some games run smoothly when they don’t with the setting on.. Enjoy that arcade fun everyone!
Thank you! After having it for several months of light use (I get a good few-hour session every few weeks) it continues to be in good shape. It is definitely not something that can be thrown around but is built really well
@@whoisitgoodfor awesome as thanks for the reply appreciate it... I might get one for my kids and my self lol... just doing some research and seeing what is the best one for us.. I might go the 18s with wi fi 👍
Sorry for the late reply! It does NOT have road rash games, I answer your questions and more in this new video : ruclips.net/video/nvZKrIUGVek/видео.html
For Hardcore arcade gamer like me i would give it 5/10, I need a original game configuration and I dont have one and I do hope I can get to change the game buttons option everytime I am in a game but I cant, I only can change the overrall games buttons....so for hardcore gamers, my advise also buy a joystick and play on emulators on your PC
I agree this isn't ideal for hardcore gamers. Odds are a hardcore gamer will have access to most (if not all) of what this provides and likely want more control. From a hardcore gamer perspective if you are looking for something portable and cheap a retropie would likely be more enjoyable.
@@whoisitgoodfor Indeed......this is just something not suitable for me as a hardcore arcade player , a bit regret on buying it. Well if for family usage then it is good one......
The game list of the Pandora varies from where you buy it. That being said there are quite a few games that overlap among versions. This is not the exact play list from the version I have but this will give you an idea of what to expect - www.tomorrowsgarden.net/content/full-list-games-pandoras-box-6s-retro-arcade-tander
Why does everyone sell these huge arcade cabs and put in a pandora box? It's beyond me but maybe to keep cost low but if your going to build an arcade cab do yourself a favour and use a PC with Retrobat.
@@whoisitgoodfor So Retrobat is an amazing piece of free software. Look it up on RUclips. Its basically emulation station but all emulators pre configured, all you need to do is add roms. So good.
im sure you are right but my excuse is that i dont know how or i dont know about that. and wood is expensive. building a cabinet would still cost money😢
I wouldn't get this one. Most of the games that I wanted to play were either no playable or just badly emulated. If you want something better go with the 18s. In that one they fixed the problems that this one had and it's faster.
While virtually all games ive tried so far are playable there are definitely some games that weren’t playing right (nba jam is the best example). Do you think its worth purchasing another or should i just raspberry pi it?
@@whoisitgoodfor the Pandora Box 18s is much better I have it. Still not perfect, but way better. NBA Jam has been fixed along with Mortal Kombat, Turtles Time, Vapor Trail, Elevator Action Returns and X-Men Arcade. That one in particular didn't quite ran well but in the 18s it was fixed. Darius Garden still has issues but it's better.
@@Theshark15z jus got the 11s on ebay (most likely unofficial) but for the price I couldn't pass. But I'm considering the 18s. Which version do yiu recommend? Like how many games does the official one come with?
@@gm9984 if you want more games go with 20s that gives 8000 games however retro arch is much better and gives 10 times as that with better quality and better options.
Thank you! I try to be lol. I am actually from the northeast. I'm pretty good at hiding it, until I get into an arguement or say certain words like coffee
Do you know which version you got? On my version some games do not work properly, but most of them have duplicates that do work. I haven't tried Donkey Kong, I gotta check it out next time I plug it in
If you mean I stopped posting content than I'm happy to let you know I have a new video! If you mean your Pandora stopped working I'm sorry that happened! Mine is still sticking, but I don't use it regularly to be fair.
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To get rid of the fsoft filter effect ,use the rgb cable not the hdmi…….way better
Thank you! and Agreed, it has a much loved retro goodness look
Great review man! I just ordered mine. I went with this option because I felt like it was cheaper and better than buying an arcade 1 up with 1 -3 games on it for $400
Thank you! It really is 100% worth it. Great for retro and arcade gaming on a budget
@@whoisitgoodfor ok so how come no save state for the non arcade games?
It’s the best box next to version 9.
You do have to be gentle with the sticks though.
Great system for the price asked
Agreed. When you keep in mind its price I think is is mostly worth it, though having all games work would have been ideal
Replace them with SANWAA!! 😅
I just discover this Pandora devices, I want give one to my child for christmass, but this video Is from 4 years ago,
Do you know if They have improve the hardware? I dont like They oerformance of 3d games in the video. They sold today this Pandora 11 for $139 in Amazon.
Thank you for your question! While they have improved the pandora quite a bit, with some models capable of 3D gaming up to dreamcast and some PSP, you have to make sure you are getting the right model, as they still sell older models of the Pandora. I would recommend looking up a particular version of Pandora before buying it (wicked gamer & collector has great videos on the Pandora for example) . Also be sure to check ebay also as sometimes they have it cheaper than amazon
Thank you for the honest review, Love it.
Thank you! I am planning to do more!
Thanks for the video, though the clicking joystick doesn't mean it's cheap - it just means it uses microswitches, which even most highly regarded sticks do!
You are correct. I was not used to hearing them at the time. These are quality as they are still working fine to this day!
@@whoisitgoodfor Glad to hear!
Good review ty
thanks. still using it today?
My Parents use it now but it is still kicking, I've upgraded to a new pandora. I'll do a video on it in the near future!
Hi, what's your TV inch? I'm getting bad graphics.. Way bad on my 55in tv
My TV is 50 inches. What may help is turning off the Smoothing filter. It makes it look closer to what its supposed to look like. Also depending on the pandora you got some games will just look ugly. Mine does not run 3D games well though it has a few
I own a 4 and 11 and I love them
You can turn graphic optimisation off in the settings, which does change the game list a little but takes away that weird colour wash.. Also actually makes some games run smoothly when they don’t with the setting on.. Enjoy that arcade fun everyone!
Does this one have the marvel vs street fighter games X-men vs sf- marvel vs Capcom?
It has Xmen vs SF, MSH vs SF, and Marvel vs Capcom. It also Has Marvel Super Heroes and Xmen Children of the Atom
Good vid man👍 nice and honest the way we like it... how’s it holding up in condition wise??? Controls still work alright after a few mth of play
Thank you! After having it for several months of light use (I get a good few-hour session every few weeks) it continues to be in good shape. It is definitely not something that can be thrown around but is built really well
@@whoisitgoodfor awesome as thanks for the reply appreciate it... I might get one for my kids and my self lol... just doing some research and seeing what is the best one for us.. I might go the 18s with wi fi 👍
You can turn off the blurred/water color effect
yes you can, within the settings you can adjust filters and have a crisp sprite!
Is that the Dreamcast Mortal Kombat?
This model is playing the Playstation One version of MK4 . Newer versions of the pandora may be able to play the dreamcast version though.
Love it , Sonic , Mario ,street fighter, mortal kombat.
Does this have any road rash games
Sorry for the late reply! It does NOT have road rash games, I answer your questions and more in this new video : ruclips.net/video/nvZKrIUGVek/видео.html
Hello ,
can you help please ,
I have pandora 11 ,the probleme is no sound ,the sound is no working, do think i'ts electronic probleme,?
thank you
On the back of the device there should be a dial (something you can kind of spin) this controls the volume. Have you tried adjusting this?
I'm more impressed with the retro handheld systems and even those have some flaws as well
What's your go-to retro handheld system?I currently use the Nvidia shield for my portable retro fix
For Hardcore arcade gamer like me i would give it 5/10, I need a original game configuration and I dont have one and I do hope I can get to change the game buttons option everytime I am in a game but I cant, I only can change the overrall games buttons....so for hardcore gamers, my advise also buy a joystick and play on emulators on your PC
I agree this isn't ideal for hardcore gamers. Odds are a hardcore gamer will have access to most (if not all) of what this provides and likely want more control. From a hardcore gamer perspective if you are looking for something portable and cheap a retropie would likely be more enjoyable.
@@whoisitgoodfor Indeed......this is just something not suitable for me as a hardcore arcade player , a bit regret on buying it. Well if for family usage then it is good one......
Can I download mugen on this
I don't think so, unfortunately.
Did you turn of the enhanced graphics mode and see if mk worked any better
Yes, removing enhanced graphics mode gives removes the blur and provides the pixelated greatness
I saw a guy turn the smoothing filter off and they were normal
You are 100% right. And it looks great in its pixelated glory!
@@whoisitgoodfor Awesome! I ordered it last night, so I was a bit worried
@@sagiriizumi8079 These are many versions of Pandora, but I'd assume all of them have that filter option so you should be set!
I love that it plays Sega Genesis too
yes some of those scream arcade set up. Streets of rage and eternal champions come to mind
does this have simpsons arcade on it
I'll get back to you when I can on this!=
Damn I should have watched this first I just paid 250 bucks hopefully it’s better when it gets to me
I know there are different models so hopefully yours has better specs allowing it to play more games or play games in general smoother
I ripped plastic off but food gets betwen joystick and buttons.
Ah so it can be used for protective purposes! I ended peeling mines off
Yeah leave plastic on
Or maybe stop having meals with your pandora and wait till after you finish would be a great help lol
Were can I get a game list
The game list of the Pandora varies from where you buy it. That being said there are quite a few games that overlap among versions. This is not the exact play list from the version I have but this will give you an idea of what to expect - www.tomorrowsgarden.net/content/full-list-games-pandoras-box-6s-retro-arcade-tander
And the hooded fang
Why my grqfic looks ugly
There is an option in the settings that allows you to go for a classic crisp look, which is more appealing in my opinion
300 king of fighters ?
The console produces a lot of arcade duplicates. So for example it counts multiple versions of King of Fighters 98 as separate games
@@whoisitgoodfor thankyou 4 reply. I still dont know.
That film is only for shipping to protect it. Nothing more.
Thank you! I realized that much later. It holds up well without it!
Why does everyone sell these huge arcade cabs and put in a pandora box? It's beyond me but maybe to keep cost low but if your going to build an arcade cab do yourself a favour and use a PC with Retrobat.
I've never used retrobat before! What's your favorite part about it?
@@whoisitgoodfor So Retrobat is an amazing piece of free software. Look it up on RUclips. Its basically emulation station but all emulators pre configured, all you need to do is add roms. So good.
im sure you are right but my excuse is that i dont know how or i dont know about that. and wood is expensive. building a cabinet would still cost money😢
I wouldn't get this one. Most of the games that I wanted to play were either no playable or just badly emulated. If you want something better go with the 18s. In that one they fixed the problems that this one had and it's faster.
While virtually all games ive tried so far are playable there are definitely some games that weren’t playing right (nba jam is the best example). Do you think its worth purchasing another or should i just raspberry pi it?
@@whoisitgoodfor the Pandora Box 18s is much better I have it. Still not perfect, but way better. NBA Jam has been fixed along with Mortal Kombat, Turtles Time, Vapor Trail, Elevator Action Returns and X-Men Arcade. That one in particular didn't quite ran well but in the 18s it was fixed. Darius Garden still has issues but it's better.
@@Theshark15z jus got the 11s on ebay (most likely unofficial) but for the price I couldn't pass. But I'm considering the 18s. Which version do yiu recommend? Like how many games does the official one come with?
@@gm9984 if you want more games go with 20s that gives 8000 games however retro arch is much better and gives 10 times as that with better quality and better options.
@@Theshark15z retro arch. Cool thanks Mr Shark
I thought you were funny.
May I ask are you from the Midwest? You speak like us from MI
Thank you! I try to be lol. I am actually from the northeast. I'm pretty good at hiding it, until I get into an arguement or say certain words like coffee
Garbage the audio for classic games like Galaga and Donkey does not work. The sample files are missing.
Do you know which version you got? On my version some games do not work properly, but most of them have duplicates that do work. I haven't tried Donkey Kong, I gotta check it out next time I plug it in
Loved it until it stopped.
If you mean I stopped posting content than I'm happy to let you know I have a new video! If you mean your Pandora stopped working I'm sorry that happened! Mine is still sticking, but I don't use it regularly to be fair.
Mow the grass and prepare yourself for render