This particular video marks a definitive moment in the T.Dweeb experience. Whoever this fella is in the other world, we are seeing here a genuine soul who wants to share. Watch it again, you'll see it. Then you won't unsee it.
I just turned 56 today. A number of years ago I came to the conclusion that, in the grand scheme of things and with all the knowledge that exists in the universe, I don't know anything. I mean, sure, I know some things, but that likely adds up to less than 1% of 1% of all knowledge there is. While I'm not always happy, I am 95% less stressed out about the little things. It works for me. It might work for others, as well. As my wife of 27 years likes to say, "You never know until you know." Thanks for being you, TD :D You're part of what makes me happy
I usually don't comment much, but I'd like say that I love how you explained your love for the space you've created. I share the same exact feelings for my own set up and I feel like its hard for others to truly understand why its so meaningful. Thank you for sharing this with us, love the channel.
Are U aware of Ur powers? U are the HUB of all of us sentimental fools 😊 With these oneofakind videos that are joy to watch U are connecting all these lonely souls and nobody feels alone anymore. I am very happy to find this channel. Its JOY to watch. Thank U for making these videos. I think U are my childhood friend in a paralell universe and are kicking my butt as for this moment in some game. Its my first comment on RUclips and this video motivated me to go premium on YT. Signing out. 48 yrs old atari 800xl/PC286/Playstation/Steamdeck dweeb from Poland.❤
Thank you for this delightful insight into your world, your mind and your soul. Even though I don't see your face, I see a human being and I'm touched by your words. Thank you for sharing your love. (Please share the ending song is amazing)
I honestly can't thank you enough for this comment. When I post videos where I share like this I worry that I'm oversharing, that people will get annoyed at me for being sappy. It's a big relief and brings me a ton of joy to hear that it resonated with you :) End song is "Peaceful 1 A.M. in May". Such a lovely chill tune! ruclips.net/video/uFGb9don9Lw/видео.html
I'm younger than you TechDweeb (32) but totally loved the ending of your video. I've been getting heavily into retro gaming the past few years, recollecting all the old Gameboy games I stupidly sold to GameStop, as well as nabbing some of the video game consoles I wasn't allowed to have as a kid. A friend of mine asked what's the point of buying all this stuff when I have a powerful computer that can just emulate it all, and my husband defended me by saying this was my mid-life crisis. At first I was fake-angry at the idea that at 32 I'm already MID-life, but hearing your explanation of your midlife crisis actually connected the dots really well. I sit at my desk surrounded by old Gameboys, retro NES and SNES games, a few fun handhelds, and some video game memorabilia and I receive a sense of calm and happiness. Like you said, I need to give myself permission to say, "Hey, it's cool to chill right now." Thanks for the video dude!
Man that ending really hit me, I also feel like a fake adult with everyone around me having their shit together, it's crazy to me that someone that I feel is so successful like you can share on the feeling. For what it's worth, you're my current favorite RUclipsr out of all the ones I watch, thank you for making these videos! 😊
I’m close to 46 and still haven’t figured out this level that’s called life, it didn’t came with a manual 😅. Like you and most of us I need a place to escape the daily struggles of work and the expectations people are putting on me (sometimes without knowing they do that). I just remodeled my game room to give it a serene vibe but there is one corner where my 80’s side is jumping with joy. I understand why you bought that specific commodore tv, I’m on the hunt for a specific Walkman, mainly for display purpose but it will add to the vibe. I love retro games more and more, there are some newer games I like and looking forward to but throughout the year I keep playing more retro than before (the DGS helps a lot with that as well 😁). It’s nice to have a place to relax. Thank you for sharing this with us all.
13.06 I get it as someone in there mid 30s it's nice to have a space we're you aloud to be a kid again and feel free to smile. My dad in his 60s said never apologize for being happy being yourself. We talk about old games and even new ones. I have to do adult things and work, pay bills, be a husband but in my own time and space I will never stop being a geek, playing games and collecting Nick nacks and that's just fine with me. 😊
Right now I do all my Retro gaming at work on my very first emulation handheld the Miyoo Mini Plus! I LOVE IT! It makes my job as a banker so much better since its a job with a tonnnn of down time. I used to have a emulation arcade cabinet style box that I built but I had to sell it during a tough time. I'm just now getting back on my feet so we'll see where life takes me on my retro adventure!
Thanks for the great video TechDweeb! I'm 50yrs old and started out with the Atari 2600 back in 1981 and I never dreamed that I would be able to play so many different games at my age now. It's become such a passion and so great to be able to share it with such a wonderful community like this!😁👍
I think you are an awesome person and I love your passion for what you do. As the idea of having a space that makes you feel amazing in this crazy world is awesome. Salute to you.
Your story is so fkn beautiful bro , I understand everything you said so perfectly. Wish I lived next door. We would be great friends. I'm 53 now and can hardly believe it. Watching your content ALWAYS brings me back and makes me happy.
I could watch these vids all day as I do my office job and bask in the nostalgia and techdweebs genuine love for all that is retro. Its just so good for my soul
I mostly play with my nieces and nephews on an old computer, dedicated to emulation using Retrobat. We have all kinds of USB controllers. Right now we are into Bomberman 3 for the SNES. I do have a CRT and a retron 3, a 351v handheld, an NES and a Super Retrocade, but haven't fired them up in awhile.
My wife and i are making a retro corner in our living room. Old tv with snes and nes hooked up. An old brown cushy chair that your grandpa used to sit in. A small table next to the chair with Nintendo Power magazines on it. Wallpaper just in that corner that is like 80s/90s wallpaper. Just a simple place to chill and read or game. A time machine to the past.....oh and some 80s/90s movie posters. It shall be glorious once complete.
This just really gave me the feels. Ive been slowly building a retro PC and looking for that perfect monitor is really hard. Other then that, my best times are sitting at my computer and playing some Oldschool Runescape and pretending its the mid 2000s again.
Susuwatari locations: 3 on the shelf at the right, one in the space below the left monitor on your desk, and the last one on the shelf at the left (at the side of the mini tv) 🙃nice corner buddy, I love your mom's basement! I just have a green Retroid Pocket 2S (the same color of my first Game Boy Color), and that's enough for me to enjoy my childhood videogames and discover what beauties I missed from the past ☺
I'm approaching 61 and love your channel!!! I have purchased a few mini systems based on your reviews. And I have never been dissappointed with any of them... Keep doing what you love best and I'll keep viewing your many videos to come...🙂
Speaking of midlife crises, I'm 55 and just started getting into retro emulation, mostly PS2. Even though I was in my 30s at the time, the PS2 is my most beloved console. I use a Chuwi laptop with a 3:2 screen to preserve most of that 4:3 goodness.
That's why I felt confident in sharing. I had a feeling (or a hope) that there were others in the same boat. We're all just trying to figure out this life stuff as we go because nobody gave us the manual.
@@TechDweeb we will all have to gather to write a manual that might work for us lol at least we have gaming that makes life a bit easier :P. Keep up the amazing work my friend :)
I really love this video TD. Thank you for sharing your happy place 🙂 I can really relate to what you said about being 40 and not feeling like you have it together and what your inner child gets from your happy place. Sending love and warmth from Australia.
Appreciate how you share your heart with us, TechDweeb! I'm 34 next week and I'm sad I've had to let go of some of my favorite gaming or comic book stuff I worked hard as a kid to acquire. When I move into a bigger space, I'd love to have a dedicated spot like this to enjoy the classics. Of all the ways to enjoy this hobby, you do it in an inspiring way and I hope you know that you make a lot of other people happy with your videos and these glimpses into your passion.
I love your happy place! I'm 47 and the only thing of value I've figured out is that Buddhist meditation is very beneficial to me. Everything else I just wing it.
The 1702 is testament to the fact that Commodore made some rock-solid CRT monitors, back in the day. I still have my 1701, which is technically identical to your 1702, with the only difference being the cable that it shipped with (there may have been a few tube differences), it's now nearly 42 years old, having been manufactured in early 1983. The fact that it's not only still working, but it's still in as good condition as it was back in 1983. Perfect picture, great colours, and no yellowing of the plastic housing. To think, how many LCD TVs, and Monitors I have owned, which have long gone to LCD heaven.....errr....I mean...LCD recycle tip, and yet this good old CRT keeps on going - like it's owner (now in his 50s). This was a really nice, warm video, with a great vibe - just like a 1702.
At 1.26, you're able to find all 5 in the one frame. Now the first one is approximately right in front of the left Alt key, and the second is nearly in front of the right Alt key. Looking further back you should be able to spot the third one atop the right shift and arrow keys. Now the last 2 are the furthest from the camera, and thus hardest to spot, but if you look closely you'll see number 4 on top of the F12 and PgUp keys and the fifth and last is sitting right on top of the junction of #5,6,7 and F4 and F5. If you give it a crack I'm sure everyone will be able to spot them all. Happy hunting.
When you went over the power bank and camping an idea came to mind. I think it'd be really great if you could make a dweeb certified camping setup video. Thanks for the video!
Happy Sunday TD! My Kermit puppet lives on a shelf just over my shoulder at my desk. I’ve had him for as long as I can remember. A thing I didn’t find out until a hand full of years ago is that everybody else was making it up as they went along too. And probably, some of the other kids thought I knew what I was doing back in the day. From out here you look like the King of Canada 😀🍻
That flower wallpaper is incredible. I recommend Boston Acoustic self powered 2.1 speakers. They have really great sound for late 90s speakers, and a nice retro vibe in off white beige.
It's scary to say but retro gaming videos are the only thing that gives me that sense of letting go where I can actually relax. I have a corner with my homemade bar top arcade, my modern consoles and just got a CRT to play the older consoles. Great video!
Was not expecting to cry watching a Tech Dweeb video! I’m 34 and I also find life confusing and sometimes downright scary, and playing retro games on my various systems and handhelds really calms me down. Right now I play a lot of retro computer games on my mini pc hooked up to an old 4:3 Samsung LCD screen I got from a thrift store. I mainly play Morrowind and Sims 1 and 2 and they look wonderful on it! I also have a big 27” Phillips CRT in my living room which has a PS3 and a Dreamcast hooked up to it, the tv has RGB and S-Video hookups, so I’m very lucky. In my bedroom I’ve got two CRTS, one with a GameCube and N64 and the other with PS2, OG XBOX, Wii and a VHS player, the TV has a DVD player built in! We have this setup because my partner and I like to parallel play, and both TVs have headphone jacks! Love your setup! I use a Cherry mouse because it’s got that retro beige and look that I like, but it is wired. Still, it might be what you’re looking for, style-wise! And also I see retro bookshelf speakers at thrift stores all the time, but you may need a receiver/console to get those up and running. They look great, though, when I do see them!
I rarely comment on videos, but after watching this one, I have to. I love this video, I can relate with it at a spiritual level, how you explain what everything means and why this place is your happy place. This is why this is one of my fave channels on youtube, keep up the amazing work and keep being you!
Thanks for coming out of your shell and commenting! It brings me a lot of joy to know when I make something that resonates with people. Thanks for the encouragement :)
i appreciate your candor in this video. as someone who always loved sprite art and enjoyed 2d games, the retro video game thing really hit me hard in 2020 and has continued to only get stronger. as i near 40 myself, i have jokingly referred to this as a midlife crisis to my friends and family, but its really something more. it feels like bringing together very different phases of my life into the present, and like im becoming more of a full person. so now its 4 years into the journey and i have a pvm and my interests are branching out from handheld stuff and its all so much more fascinating, so much richer of a hobby compared to when i was a kid. im just as interested in the tech and the history as I am in playing the games themselves. its awesome.
Very awesome video, thanks for sharing. I think as long as you're happy and aren't hurting anyone then live your life. The outro put a smile on my face, how wholesome. Be you, be happy!
What a cool little Dweeb Cave! As a guy who just hit 60 one thing in life that I learned, repeatedly, is that you need to not stress the little things. Trust that it'll all work out in the end and it probably will. Life isn't perfect, neither are we, but accepting the fact we have very little control over our universe and accepting that you can't "fix it all" and just chilling out and relaxing daily is the way. Now, where did I put my car keys...?? Meh, they'll show up, they always do 😁 Thanks for the show and tell Mr. Dweeb, it was fun 💯
I’m from Argentina and of course, I don’t know you. But I’m proud of what you built and thank you for sharing. I am grateful to have two brothers with whom I share everything. We like the same things. And on my 30’s we still play games togheter. I have my best memories with them ❤️
You're an excellent human. Hope you don't mind if I pull up a chair in your corner of the internet. Its cozy here. Early 90's human, and never connected more to something than I did at that round up. Bringing back the magic in life, that was around as a kid is all a genuine soul can hope to achieve. Appreciate you and your content. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
For those hunting... Soot sprite locations: 1. Desk - next to chonky NES buttons 2. Desk - right og the NES style arcade stick 3. Right shelf - next to the Atari Flashback joystick 4. Right shelf - in front of the grey/orange keyboard 5. Left shelf - next to Sanpao retro android tv
This is my favorite video you’ve done so far, and I’ve loved a lot of them. I really, really like when people focus on things they like - stuff that brings them personal joy - in a world that seems to encourage people to only scream about what’s the best or why something sucks. Thank you so, so much for this TD! I’m on a work trip right now and seriously missing my own “dweeb cave,” so this made my day.
Tech Dweeb, I believe you were being genuine by your retro zone and how it brings you back. Totally understand man. I'm making a zone for myself because being a big gamer from 80s.
Awesome setup! I want to eventually have a retro corner also. I'm half way there I'm hunting for a CRT tv right now. It's awesome that you got your bucket list TV it is awesome. Never feel bad about what brings you joy everyone needs something that relaxes them. I think all of us here can agree that retro gaming is that outlet we need sometimes.
It was heart warming to hear someone opening up about how they feel about life in general. Everyday I wonder what I'm actually doing in life and even though I put 100% into life I still stand back and think how crap I really am at it. But when we just stop and realise that the simplest things in life is what really matters the rest of this complicated, mad, crazy world can just bugger off! A simple cup of tea, a hug from a love one, talking to the kids or just playing non over complicated video games. Simple joys will save us all! Keep up your good work Dweeb 👍🏻
It'd be nostalgic to recreate my old gaming closet... just a whole wall of games and toys hidden neatly behind two folding doors. But what I have now is a lot more comfortable: A steampunk living room with a 55" 1080p screen in front of a gratuitous amount of copper pipes, connected to a Linux mini PC for videos and stuff, a Switch for modern games, and a raspberry pi for retro games. Towering wooden cabinet speakers to either side. A couch big enough to sleep on, spaced far enough away to avoid going near-sighted. A mechanical keyboard with keycaps from the same product line as the 8bitdo C64 keyboard. Some 8bitdo controllers. A giant travel chest for a coffee table, filled with board and card games. Dimmable lighting from behind the TV, pointed up at the ceiling so shadows have extremely soft edges. Clocks, gears, abstract art, copper, dark stained wood, and Victorian stylings everywhere. It's just a nice chill place for up to 3 people to watch movies, play games, chat, or whatever.
Forsooth! In this digital realm of cacophonous content creators, thou art a beacon of tranquillity, a veritable sanctuary for weary minds. Thine channel doth resemble a verdant isle amidst a tempestuous sea of online content. Thy deft hand in curating visuals of such warmth and comfort is most commendable, as is thine dulcet voice, a soothing balm to the ears. The ambiance thou cultivates, a tapestry woven with sight and sound, is a haven of unparalleled coziness. Thy videos, like a sorcerer's potion, transport the viewer to a bygone era, a simpler time redolent with cozy nostalgia. Thou art a purveyor of RUclips's most ineluctable cozy vibes, a bard of tranquility whose dulcet tones weave a symphony for the soul.
Im 40 to so i totally understand amersing yourself with the things from childhood that you love and make you happy don't ever let that child inside die that's when we turn into that grumpy old man we are so alike its not even funny my first console was a comadore 64 and your setup is awesome thanks for sharing 😊 your videos always make me smile much love brother to the north keep up the great work !!!
Having a miyoo mini v2 represents the same feeling your entire setup does,to me.also my lovely psp ❤❤❤❤ its so happy to have anive place to be safe and well.
Omg he is 40!! He is just soo awesome! Love his humor and tech dweebness. Thank you so much for sharing your stuff with us. I got rg35xxsp, Switch, n3ds and ps vita. Every game i could have ever wanted to play i can play them now.
Hey Tech Dweeb, this video really hit home for me bud. Today (July 15th), is my birthday and I just turned 46. I am married and have a family so yes responsibilities always have us thinking and worrying. The great thing about a hobby is that it keeps you centered and reminds you to be you. I love gaming, always have and always will and recently I’ve been dipping my toes in Emulation and I love it. Nothing beats that feeling of playing games from the past that brings me such joy and I too have a bit of a nerdy corner in my setup. It’s still a work in progress and I’m glad other fellow gamers out there are doing the same. Thanks for sharing your hobby with us, we all appreciate the work you do and we’ll see you in the next one!
I almost shed a tear from the ending. I’m afraid of suddenly finding myself not doing what young me wanted to do because of life..stuff. Thank you for this video and this channel, it’s become a happy place for me. Sending all the love Mr. Dweeb 😊
Thanks a big bunch man. A lot of us often feel like you. Honestly I'm 43 and live with my mom. My dad passed on recently and it's... ALL though. Rough times for dating but feels good helping out here, taking on the family home etc and my parents helped me so much in the past with some serious anxiety and depression problemos!
Man! That caught unprepared... absolutely amazing. Your retro corner is so full of meaning and the end of the video is almost like you was describing me... man! I loved the 90' s so terrible, I loved being a kid so terrible, a teenager and now the only reason to smile is my beloved son
I loved your setup it has such a warm and cozy feel to it and I’m happy you’ve shown us! Makes me think about reevaluating my crt game corner in my room 😊 Again thank you for your videos that you do!
You have THE Retro Dream setup. I love everything about it. Great to see you have fun with it. Sometimes I wish, I could build a setup like that. But my space is limited.
I just finished this video and somehow.... It made me teary and emotional...in a positive way. You made me travel for a moment Dweeb and it all started with that mini-game of finding the Susuwataris. By sharing your corner, you made me reflect on mine and to moments in life, souvenirs inhabited by people I miss... You Truly Embody "Retro", so much that you have the power to make me travel in time. Thank You Oh So Much and please never stop creating.
Remarkably beautiful stuff here TechDweeb! Love everything you’ve made and said here. I’m 47 and unfortunately share your struggles with anxiety and uncertainty. Been enjoying some retro handheld games myself lately thanks to your videos. Your strength to share this video and your motivation is inspirational to me and I imagine for many others as well. Thank you for being you and having such an amazing eye for retro tech style! That Commodore monitor is 😚👌
TechDweeb, can't recommend this upgrade enough for your 8bitdo Arcade Stick. Swap the buttons for Seimitsu PS-14-G! They're snap-ins just like the ones in there but feel a MILLION times better! You could get them in red to keep the same vibe or go with orange instead! I think you'll love the difference it makes. Also, love the Retrobat build! Would love to watch a full rundown video on your custom build soon.
Wonderful & warm video. You've been able to articulate in words how many people feel and why retro gaming and the atmosphere that comes with it is so important to each of us. Genuinely moved by this, thank you for putting into words something others, myself included have felt for a long time but not been able to describe.
Hello, TD! Love your videos. Dweeb from '82 here. This one is very special to me. As other dweeb said, there's someone out there who is really wanting to share and it's very pleasant to see. It's inspiring, yet I feel like I'm visiting you somehow. I'd love to sit by your side and be the player two of some great old games while your mom brings us that afternoon snack as if we were two 10y boys in the 90s. About me, I have a humble place with a couple things. Some things I'm preparing to play with my son when he gets a little bit older. He's 3 now and watches me playing racing games on my lap sometimes. Cheers from Brazil, see you on the next video!
"It makes me happy so I keep it around" - that's an awesome life philosophy, and I hope I can have a retro setup like this one day. A CRT TV, a zany piece of 90s furniture like an inflatable chair, and plenty of atomic purple plastic.
The most friendliest dweeb on the internet! Your videos bring so much nostalgia , it makes me feel like I could hang out at an arcade, and then hit up a coffee shop with you. I'm 47, and with all the latest and greatest games / hardware, you remind us just how awesome it used to be with the best tech of the 80s & 90s. Thanks for all your videos, you are making your mark in the world by reminding people that it's ok to turn off the world and go for a nostalgia ride!
Techdweedb. Im not a crybaby person but all things you said and shows are definitely the words that would make me cry (in a good way) these are the words that myself is telling me for the whole years of my life. Im also 40yrs old but man...that happy place without everyone expecting something in you and you just play without a care in the world or even your wife and family. Just a moment for you and yourself only... What a glorious place. Congratulations in your heartwarming video for all retro person like me just needed... Thank you from the bottom of my heart.❤ Someone understand you!!! And knows that universal feeling!
Tech Dweeb you are doing exactly what you were meant to do in this World. Many would agree that you have taught us all so much in your unique and funny way. I have a secret I want to share. I have many interests from gaming to woodworking to reading to watching classic films. I subscribe to many RUclips channels but yours is the only one that I am a Patreon member. That is how much I value your content. Believe me, sometimes a 9-5 can be at times highly overrated.
This particular video marks a definitive moment in the T.Dweeb experience. Whoever this fella is in the other world, we are seeing here a genuine soul who wants to share. Watch it again, you'll see it. Then you won't unsee it.
It's a great feeling, to feel seen, the way I do today from these lovely comments :)
Totally agree
I'm 39 and couldn't relate more. Life is crazy. You're not alone. Thanks for sharing
@@TechDweeb 11:04 don’t lose anymore teeth lol
I'm 40 as well... your story struck home. Currently shopping for all the mini systems from the late 2010s to relive my childhood.
Hope you catch em all buddy!
A raspberry pi 3 with Batocera will play them all 🤫
13:41 THIS IS EXACTLY HOW I FEEL AND I’M 33
I just turned 56 today. A number of years ago I came to the conclusion that, in the grand scheme of things and with all the knowledge that exists in the universe, I don't know anything. I mean, sure, I know some things, but that likely adds up to less than 1% of 1% of all knowledge there is. While I'm not always happy, I am 95% less stressed out about the little things. It works for me. It might work for others, as well. As my wife of 27 years likes to say, "You never know until you know." Thanks for being you, TD :D You're part of what makes me happy
Happy birthday man, it’s amazing to find people of all ages and backgrounds sharing their stories here ❤
Happy birthday🎉
happy birthday buddy! Hope I can get to your level of not being stressed out about the little things someday :)
I usually don't comment much, but I'd like say that I love how you explained your love for the space you've created. I share the same exact feelings for my own set up and I feel like its hard for others to truly understand why its so meaningful. Thank you for sharing this with us, love the channel.
Thanks for saying so! It's my pleasure 🤓
Are U aware of Ur powers? U are the HUB of all of us sentimental fools 😊 With these oneofakind videos that are joy to watch U are connecting all these lonely souls and nobody feels alone anymore. I am very happy to find this channel. Its JOY to watch. Thank U for making these videos. I think U are my childhood friend in a paralell universe and are kicking my butt as for this moment in some game. Its my first comment on RUclips and this video motivated me to go premium on YT. Signing out. 48 yrs old atari 800xl/PC286/Playstation/Steamdeck dweeb from Poland.❤
Thank you for this delightful insight into your world, your mind and your soul. Even though I don't see your face, I see a human being and I'm touched by your words. Thank you for sharing your love. (Please share the ending song is amazing)
I honestly can't thank you enough for this comment. When I post videos where I share like this I worry that I'm oversharing, that people will get annoyed at me for being sappy. It's a big relief and brings me a ton of joy to hear that it resonated with you :)
End song is "Peaceful 1 A.M. in May". Such a lovely chill tune! ruclips.net/video/uFGb9don9Lw/видео.html
@@TechDweeb Rest assured that you'll always find echoes when your heart speaks.
I'm younger than you TechDweeb (32) but totally loved the ending of your video. I've been getting heavily into retro gaming the past few years, recollecting all the old Gameboy games I stupidly sold to GameStop, as well as nabbing some of the video game consoles I wasn't allowed to have as a kid. A friend of mine asked what's the point of buying all this stuff when I have a powerful computer that can just emulate it all, and my husband defended me by saying this was my mid-life crisis. At first I was fake-angry at the idea that at 32 I'm already MID-life, but hearing your explanation of your midlife crisis actually connected the dots really well. I sit at my desk surrounded by old Gameboys, retro NES and SNES games, a few fun handhelds, and some video game memorabilia and I receive a sense of calm and happiness. Like you said, I need to give myself permission to say, "Hey, it's cool to chill right now." Thanks for the video dude!
Yeah that's exactly it. Telling ourselves "it's cool to chill right now" is harder than it seems. It takes practice!
Man that ending really hit me, I also feel like a fake adult with everyone around me having their shit together, it's crazy to me that someone that I feel is so successful like you can share on the feeling.
For what it's worth, you're my current favorite RUclipsr out of all the ones I watch, thank you for making these videos! 😊
Wow, that's really nice of you to say! Thanks so much, made my day just now :)
I’m close to 46 and still haven’t figured out this level that’s called life, it didn’t came with a manual 😅. Like you and most of us I need a place to escape the daily struggles of work and the expectations people are putting on me (sometimes without knowing they do that). I just remodeled my game room to give it a serene vibe but there is one corner where my 80’s side is jumping with joy. I understand why you bought that specific commodore tv, I’m on the hunt for a specific Walkman, mainly for display purpose but it will add to the vibe. I love retro games more and more, there are some newer games I like and looking forward to but throughout the year I keep playing more retro than before (the DGS helps a lot with that as well 😁). It’s nice to have a place to relax. Thank you for sharing this with us all.
Well said, and it's my pleasure. Thanks for coming along for the ride, it's a funner ride with company :)
This conversation in the end of the video is truly by the deep of heart of a genuine soul! Love to hear this. Big hug from a Brazilian friend!!
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I get it as someone in there mid 30s it's nice to have a space we're you aloud to be a kid again and feel free to smile. My dad in his 60s said never apologize for being happy being yourself. We talk about old games and even new ones.
I have to do adult things and work, pay bills, be a husband but in my own time and space I will never stop being a geek, playing games and collecting Nick nacks and that's just fine with me. 😊
Your dad sounds like a smart dude that we should all listen to.
Right now I do all my Retro gaming at work on my very first emulation handheld the Miyoo Mini Plus! I LOVE IT! It makes my job as a banker so much better since its a job with a tonnnn of down time. I used to have a emulation arcade cabinet style box that I built but I had to sell it during a tough time. I'm just now getting back on my feet so we'll see where life takes me on my retro adventure!
I have a Miyoo Mini Plus, I recently picked up a Retroid Pocket 4 Pro and honestly I still go back to the Miyoo all the time, I love it so much.
The MM+ is such a rockstar! You could have an entire lifetime of gaming on that one device!
Thanks for the great video TechDweeb! I'm 50yrs old and started out with the Atari 2600 back in 1981 and I never dreamed that I would be able to play so many different games at my age now. It's become such a passion and so great to be able to share it with such a wonderful community like this!😁👍
My pleasure!
Had me choking up at the end there, TD. I’m happy you’re able to find peaceful moments in life.
I find them often, and they're worth the hunt :D
I think you are an awesome person and I love your passion for what you do. As the idea of having a space that makes you feel amazing in this crazy world is awesome. Salute to you.
Thanks for saying so buddy!
I just turned 46. I have a steam deck and and just upgraded from zazzbizzle to zazzbizzal sp. Love ya tech dweeb
Nice combo!
Your story is so fkn beautiful bro , I understand everything you said so perfectly. Wish I lived next door. We would be great friends. I'm 53 now and can hardly believe it. Watching your content ALWAYS brings me back and makes me happy.
Wish you did too buddy. So I could kick your butt at Blades of Steel!
@@TechDweeb And I believe you would Sir . Lol LOVE YOU MAN.
I could watch these vids all day as I do my office job and bask in the nostalgia and techdweebs genuine love for all that is retro. Its just so good for my soul
I mostly play with my nieces and nephews on an old computer, dedicated to emulation using Retrobat. We have all kinds of USB controllers. Right now we are into Bomberman 3 for the SNES. I do have a CRT and a retron 3, a 351v handheld, an NES and a Super Retrocade, but haven't fired them up in awhile.
Sounds like a great setup you have there
My wife and i are making a retro corner in our living room. Old tv with snes and nes hooked up. An old brown cushy chair that your grandpa used to sit in. A small table next to the chair with Nintendo Power magazines on it. Wallpaper just in that corner that is like 80s/90s wallpaper. Just a simple place to chill and read or game. A time machine to the past.....oh and some 80s/90s movie posters. It shall be glorious once complete.
Nice! I've seriously considered getting some good nostalgic 70's wallpaper.
This just really gave me the feels. Ive been slowly building a retro PC and looking for that perfect monitor is really hard. Other then that, my best times are sitting at my computer and playing some Oldschool Runescape and pretending its the mid 2000s again.
Susuwatari locations: 3 on the shelf at the right, one in the space below the left monitor on your desk, and the last one on the shelf at the left (at the side of the mini tv) 🙃nice corner buddy, I love your mom's basement! I just have a green Retroid Pocket 2S (the same color of my first Game Boy Color), and that's enough for me to enjoy my childhood videogames and discover what beauties I missed from the past ☺
I'm approaching 61 and love your channel!!! I have purchased a few mini systems based on your reviews. And I have never been dissappointed with any of them... Keep doing what you love best and I'll keep viewing your many videos to come...🙂
Speaking of midlife crises, I'm 55 and just started getting into retro emulation, mostly PS2. Even though I was in my 30s at the time, the PS2 is my most beloved console. I use a Chuwi laptop with a 3:2 screen to preserve most of that 4:3 goodness.
Welcome to the hobby!
Don't worry man, you are not alone when it comes to not figuring things out. A lot actually feel that way.
That's why I felt confident in sharing. I had a feeling (or a hope) that there were others in the same boat. We're all just trying to figure out this life stuff as we go because nobody gave us the manual.
@@TechDweeb we will all have to gather to write a manual that might work for us lol at least we have gaming that makes life a bit easier :P. Keep up the amazing work my friend :)
BMO and Crew in prime position. Can't imagine it getting more cozy.
The last bit hit home for me. Thank you for sharing. Really makes me feel less alone in this scary world
I really love this video TD. Thank you for sharing your happy place 🙂
I can really relate to what you said about being 40 and not feeling like you have it together and what your inner child gets from your happy place.
Sending love and warmth from Australia.
Appreciate how you share your heart with us, TechDweeb! I'm 34 next week and I'm sad I've had to let go of some of my favorite gaming or comic book stuff I worked hard as a kid to acquire. When I move into a bigger space, I'd love to have a dedicated spot like this to enjoy the classics. Of all the ways to enjoy this hobby, you do it in an inspiring way and I hope you know that you make a lot of other people happy with your videos and these glimpses into your passion.
Thanks for saying so buddy! Happy early birthday. Hope you get to chill out with some fun games :)
I love your happy place! I'm 47 and the only thing of value I've figured out is that Buddhist meditation is very beneficial to me. Everything else I just wing it.
I'm a fan of 'fake it til you make it'. So far I've made youtube videos, but surely more 'its' are around the corner!
Your setup is genuine eye candy
The 1702 is testament to the fact that Commodore made some rock-solid CRT monitors, back in the day. I still have my 1701, which is technically identical to your 1702, with the only difference being the cable that it shipped with (there may have been a few tube differences), it's now nearly 42 years old, having been manufactured in early 1983. The fact that it's not only still working, but it's still in as good condition as it was back in 1983. Perfect picture, great colours, and no yellowing of the plastic housing. To think, how many LCD TVs, and Monitors I have owned, which have long gone to LCD heaven.....errr....I mean...LCD recycle tip, and yet this good old CRT keeps on going - like it's owner (now in his 50s).
This was a really nice, warm video, with a great vibe - just like a 1702.
At 1.26, you're able to find all 5 in the one frame.
Now the first one is approximately right in front of the left Alt key, and the second is nearly in front of the right Alt key.
Looking further back you should be able to spot the third one atop the right shift and arrow keys.
Now the last 2 are the furthest from the camera, and thus hardest to spot, but if you look closely you'll see number 4 on top of the F12 and PgUp keys and the fifth and last is sitting right on top of the junction of #5,6,7 and F4 and F5.
If you give it a crack I'm sure everyone will be able to spot them all.
Happy hunting.
YES! You're the first one to do it. Well done you keen eye'd dweeb!
When you went over the power bank and camping an idea came to mind. I think it'd be really great if you could make a dweeb certified camping setup video.
Thanks for the video!
Happy Sunday TD! My Kermit puppet lives on a shelf just over my shoulder at my desk. I’ve had him for as long as I can remember. A thing I didn’t find out until a hand full of years ago is that everybody else was making it up as they went along too. And probably, some of the other kids thought I knew what I was doing back in the day. From out here you look like the King of Canada 😀🍻
Kermit sounds like a good buddy
Oh sweet, the Dweeb cave! Nice to see his secret base where he waits for the Dweeb signal. But I can't see his own Dweeb butler
The top shelf should be your drawings of people you've worked with and care about.
That's an amazing idea!
That flower wallpaper is incredible. I recommend Boston Acoustic self powered 2.1 speakers. They have really great sound for late 90s speakers, and a nice retro vibe in off white beige.
I'll check em out!
Also at mid life and totally in sync with having my own retro corner to unwind and relax in too. Glad to see so many comments from fellow dweebs!
It's scary to say but retro gaming videos are the only thing that gives me that sense of letting go where I can actually relax. I have a corner with my homemade bar top arcade, my modern consoles and just got a CRT to play the older consoles. Great video!
Sounds like a nice setup :)
Was not expecting to cry watching a Tech Dweeb video! I’m 34 and I also find life confusing and sometimes downright scary, and playing retro games on my various systems and handhelds really calms me down. Right now I play a lot of retro computer games on my mini pc hooked up to an old 4:3 Samsung LCD screen I got from a thrift store. I mainly play Morrowind and Sims 1 and 2 and they look wonderful on it! I also have a big 27” Phillips CRT in my living room which has a PS3 and a Dreamcast hooked up to it, the tv has RGB and S-Video hookups, so I’m very lucky. In my bedroom I’ve got two CRTS, one with a GameCube and N64 and the other with PS2, OG XBOX, Wii and a VHS player, the TV has a DVD player built in! We have this setup because my partner and I like to parallel play, and both TVs have headphone jacks! Love your setup! I use a Cherry mouse because it’s got that retro beige and look that I like, but it is wired. Still, it might be what you’re looking for, style-wise! And also I see retro bookshelf speakers at thrift stores all the time, but you may need a receiver/console to get those up and running. They look great, though, when I do see them!
Thanks buddy. Your setup sounds amazing! I'll look into that mouse :)
Ramble on my dude, keep up the good work!
I rarely comment on videos, but after watching this one, I have to.
I love this video, I can relate with it at a spiritual level, how you explain what everything means and why this place is your happy place.
This is why this is one of my fave channels on youtube, keep up the amazing work and keep being you!
Thanks for coming out of your shell and commenting! It brings me a lot of joy to know when I make something that resonates with people. Thanks for the encouragement :)
All very relatable techdweeb. Your retro collection sings to our collective spirit of nostalgia and childhood lost.
One of a few channels I hit Like as soon as I open the video. Thanks
Appreciate that 😁
i appreciate your candor in this video. as someone who always loved sprite art and enjoyed 2d games, the retro video game thing really hit me hard in 2020 and has continued to only get stronger. as i near 40 myself, i have jokingly referred to this as a midlife crisis to my friends and family, but its really something more. it feels like bringing together very different phases of my life into the present, and like im becoming more of a full person. so now its 4 years into the journey and i have a pvm and my interests are branching out from handheld stuff and its all so much more fascinating, so much richer of a hobby compared to when i was a kid. im just as interested in the tech and the history as I am in playing the games themselves. its awesome.
Yeah I'm with ya. The tech is just as interesting as the games we play on it for sure.
most genuine tech channel to ever be,
loved what you said in the ending
Thanks buddy
Very awesome video, thanks for sharing. I think as long as you're happy and aren't hurting anyone then live your life. The outro put a smile on my face, how wholesome. Be you, be happy!
Well said 😁
What a cool little Dweeb Cave! As a guy who just hit 60 one thing in life that I learned, repeatedly, is that you need to not stress the little things. Trust that it'll all work out in the end and it probably will. Life isn't perfect, neither are we, but accepting the fact we have very little control over our universe and accepting that you can't "fix it all" and just chilling out and relaxing daily is the way. Now, where did I put my car keys...?? Meh, they'll show up, they always do 😁 Thanks for the show and tell Mr. Dweeb, it was fun 💯
Now THAT is solid advice (and incidentally much needed right now). Thanks buddy!
I’m from Argentina and of course, I don’t know you. But I’m proud of what you built and thank you for sharing. I am grateful to have two brothers with whom I share everything. We like the same things. And on my 30’s we still play games togheter. I have my best memories with them ❤️
That's so nice to hear! Thanks for sharing buddy :D
The Nostalgic corner of comforting.
Definitely
I'm 39 and still playing and streaming retro games. I'm proud of myself that I'm part of the retro community.
You're an excellent human. Hope you don't mind if I pull up a chair in your corner of the internet. Its cozy here. Early 90's human, and never connected more to something than I did at that round up. Bringing back the magic in life, that was around as a kid is all a genuine soul can hope to achieve. Appreciate you and your content. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Please do! Room for everyone :)
For those hunting...
Soot sprite locations:
1. Desk - next to chonky NES buttons
2. Desk - right og the NES style arcade stick
3. Right shelf - next to the Atari Flashback joystick
4. Right shelf - in front of the grey/orange keyboard
5. Left shelf - next to Sanpao retro android tv
Now THAT's a heckin' rig 🤗
Nice love the set up. I just have a corner desk with a PC and some shelves in my bedroom with all my handhelds. Your set up looks ace.
This is my favorite video you’ve done so far, and I’ve loved a lot of them. I really, really like when people focus on things they like - stuff that brings them personal joy - in a world that seems to encourage people to only scream about what’s the best or why something sucks. Thank you so, so much for this TD! I’m on a work trip right now and seriously missing my own “dweeb cave,” so this made my day.
Thanks for saying so! I bet your dweeb cave is a swell place :)
Tech Dweeb, I believe you were being genuine by your retro zone and how it brings you back. Totally understand man. I'm making a zone for myself because being a big gamer from 80s.
Awesome setup! I want to eventually have a retro corner also. I'm half way there I'm hunting for a CRT tv right now. It's awesome that you got your bucket list TV it is awesome. Never feel bad about what brings you joy everyone needs something that relaxes them. I think all of us here can agree that retro gaming is that outlet we need sometimes.
That's so true. Buying things for our outlet that we need is a lifestyle expense that's worth the investment.
At this point I feel like T Dweeb is one of my closest friends. Thank you for making our days better with your videos
That warms my dweeby heart. Happy to be here for ya buddy :D
Oh, so cozy 😍
It was heart warming to hear someone opening up about how they feel about life in general. Everyday I wonder what I'm actually doing in life and even though I put 100% into life I still stand back and think how crap I really am at it.
But when we just stop and realise that the simplest things in life is what really matters the rest of this complicated, mad, crazy world can just bugger off!
A simple cup of tea, a hug from a love one, talking to the kids or just playing non over complicated video games.
Simple joys will save us all!
Keep up your good work Dweeb 👍🏻
Thanks man. And you nailed it. The simple things are what's important.
It'd be nostalgic to recreate my old gaming closet... just a whole wall of games and toys hidden neatly behind two folding doors. But what I have now is a lot more comfortable: A steampunk living room with a 55" 1080p screen in front of a gratuitous amount of copper pipes, connected to a Linux mini PC for videos and stuff, a Switch for modern games, and a raspberry pi for retro games. Towering wooden cabinet speakers to either side. A couch big enough to sleep on, spaced far enough away to avoid going near-sighted. A mechanical keyboard with keycaps from the same product line as the 8bitdo C64 keyboard. Some 8bitdo controllers. A giant travel chest for a coffee table, filled with board and card games. Dimmable lighting from behind the TV, pointed up at the ceiling so shadows have extremely soft edges. Clocks, gears, abstract art, copper, dark stained wood, and Victorian stylings everywhere. It's just a nice chill place for up to 3 people to watch movies, play games, chat, or whatever.
A steampunk living room sounds freaking epic!
Forsooth! In this digital realm of cacophonous content creators, thou art a beacon of tranquillity, a veritable sanctuary for weary minds. Thine channel doth resemble a verdant isle amidst a tempestuous sea of online content.
Thy deft hand in curating visuals of such warmth and comfort is most commendable, as is thine dulcet voice, a soothing balm to the ears. The ambiance thou cultivates, a tapestry woven with sight and sound, is a haven of unparalleled coziness.
Thy videos, like a sorcerer's potion, transport the viewer to a bygone era, a simpler time redolent with cozy nostalgia. Thou art a purveyor of RUclips's most ineluctable cozy vibes, a bard of tranquility whose dulcet tones weave a symphony for the soul.
This is one of my favourite comments of all time!
Im 40 to so i totally understand amersing yourself with the things from childhood that you love and make you happy don't ever let that child inside die that's when we turn into that grumpy old man we are so alike its not even funny my first console was a comadore 64 and your setup is awesome thanks for sharing 😊 your videos always make me smile much love brother to the north keep up the great work !!!
Well said :)
This video was very wholesome and calming. Thank you for sharing your very cool setup.
I appreciate you watching!
Hands down, you're my favorite youtuber, keep up the awesome, cozy work!
Having a miyoo mini v2 represents the same feeling your entire setup does,to me.also my lovely psp ❤❤❤❤ its so happy to have anive place to be safe and well.
YES! The Miyoo Mini is a little piece of gaming history that you can carry around in your pocket. What a champ!
What a beautiful display of passion to retro games and technology.
Such a great setup, great video and the absolute best message to yourself and the community. Keep making that inner child happy.
Will do!
Omg he is 40!! He is just soo awesome! Love his humor and tech dweebness. Thank you so much for sharing your stuff with us. I got rg35xxsp, Switch, n3ds and ps vita. Every game i could have ever wanted to play i can play them now.
Hey Tech Dweeb, this video really hit home for me bud. Today (July 15th), is my birthday and I just turned 46. I am married and have a family so yes responsibilities always have us thinking and worrying. The great thing about a hobby is that it keeps you centered and reminds you to be you. I love gaming, always have and always will and recently I’ve been dipping my toes in Emulation and I love it. Nothing beats that feeling of playing games from the past that brings me such joy and I too have a bit of a nerdy corner in my setup. It’s still a work in progress and I’m glad other fellow gamers out there are doing the same. Thanks for sharing your hobby with us, we all appreciate the work you do and we’ll see you in the next one!
Happy birthday my dude! I'll drink an extra root beer in your honor!
I almost shed a tear from the ending. I’m afraid of suddenly finding myself not doing what young me wanted to do because of life..stuff. Thank you for this video and this channel, it’s become a happy place for me. Sending all the love Mr. Dweeb 😊
That's wholesome to hear. Hope you find a way to incorporate more you time into your lifestyle 🤓
Absolute gold, love it. Enjoy that space, it’s a retro gaming bliss. Thanks for sharing with all of us always!
Thanks a big bunch man. A lot of us often feel like you. Honestly I'm 43 and live with my mom. My dad passed on recently and it's... ALL though. Rough times for dating but feels good helping out here, taking on the family home etc and my parents helped me so much in the past with some serious anxiety and depression problemos!
That's great buddy. We only have so many years with our loved ones. Enjoy it!
Man! That caught unprepared... absolutely amazing. Your retro corner is so full of meaning and the end of the video is almost like you was describing me... man! I loved the 90' s so terrible, I loved being a kid so terrible, a teenager and now the only reason to smile is my beloved son
Hope you find many more reasons to smile in the future buddy 😊
I loved your setup it has such a warm and cozy feel to it and I’m happy you’ve shown us! Makes me think about reevaluating my crt game corner in my room 😊 Again thank you for your videos that you do!
This is a special video. You hit me right in the feels about being 40. Hobbies are what keeps people sane in this mad mad world.
I thought you couldn’t possibly be any cooler than you went and mentioned a love of soot sprites. You are now an 11/10 in my book 🎉
Thank you for letting us in your cosy retro world buddy! Pure joy to watch :)
thanks for what you are, I'm 49 and I really can't erase my retro-memories. They helped me to be what I'm now!
Well said!
You have THE Retro Dream setup. I love everything about it. Great to see you have fun with it. Sometimes I wish, I could build a setup like that. But my space is limited.
I just finished this video and somehow.... It made me teary and emotional...in a positive way. You made me travel for a moment Dweeb and it all started with that mini-game of finding the Susuwataris. By sharing your corner, you made me reflect on mine and to moments in life, souvenirs inhabited by people I miss... You Truly Embody "Retro", so much that you have the power to make me travel in time. Thank You Oh So Much and please never stop creating.
That warms my heart buddy! Don't worry, I intend to never stop creating, as long as good dweebs like you keep watching 🤓
Remarkably beautiful stuff here TechDweeb! Love everything you’ve made and said here. I’m 47 and unfortunately share your struggles with anxiety and uncertainty. Been enjoying some retro handheld games myself lately thanks to your videos. Your strength to share this video and your motivation is inspirational to me and I imagine for many others as well. Thank you for being you and having such an amazing eye for retro tech style! That Commodore monitor is 😚👌
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm glad you're finding time to enjoy this hobby. It's a game changer for old guys like us!
TechDweeb, can't recommend this upgrade enough for your 8bitdo Arcade Stick.
Swap the buttons for Seimitsu PS-14-G! They're snap-ins just like the ones in there but feel a MILLION times better! You could get them in red to keep the same vibe or go with orange instead! I think you'll love the difference it makes.
Also, love the Retrobat build! Would love to watch a full rundown video on your custom build soon.
Solid suggestion, I'll look into it!
Wonderful & warm video. You've been able to articulate in words how many people feel and why retro gaming and the atmosphere that comes with it is so important to each of us. Genuinely moved by this, thank you for putting into words something others, myself included have felt for a long time but not been able to describe.
So glad it resonated with you!
this is beautiful man!
Hello, TD! Love your videos. Dweeb from '82 here. This one is very special to me. As other dweeb said, there's someone out there who is really wanting to share and it's very pleasant to see. It's inspiring, yet I feel like I'm visiting you somehow. I'd love to sit by your side and be the player two of some great old games while your mom brings us that afternoon snack as if we were two 10y boys in the 90s.
About me, I have a humble place with a couple things. Some things I'm preparing to play with my son when he gets a little bit older. He's 3 now and watches me playing racing games on my lap sometimes. Cheers from Brazil, see you on the next video!
So this is what the inside of your mind looks like. Very organized
At least when the camera is on 🤫
@@TechDweeb 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I feel what you mean so, so much!
@@TechDweeb maybe a TechDweeb after dark series is in our future. Inquiring minds want to know
"It makes me happy so I keep it around" - that's an awesome life philosophy, and I hope I can have a retro setup like this one day. A CRT TV, a zany piece of 90s furniture like an inflatable chair, and plenty of atomic purple plastic.
The most friendliest dweeb on the internet! Your videos bring so much nostalgia , it makes me feel like I could hang out at an arcade, and then hit up a coffee shop with you.
I'm 47, and with all the latest and greatest games / hardware, you remind us just how awesome it used to be with the best tech of the 80s & 90s.
Thanks for all your videos, you are making your mark in the world by reminding people that it's ok to turn off the world and go for a nostalgia ride!
I wanted this video for AWHILE lol. I love your aesthetic dude
Absolutely LOVE your setup. So comfy awesome. I have a bluetti ac 300 , love it.
Man I vibe with you. We should all give ourself permission to let go and embrace in our inner kids!
Techdweedb. Im not a crybaby person but all things you said and shows are definitely the words that would make me cry (in a good way) these are the words that myself is telling me for the whole years of my life. Im also 40yrs old but man...that happy place without everyone expecting something in you and you just play without a care in the world or even your wife and family. Just a moment for you and yourself only... What a glorious place. Congratulations in your heartwarming video for all retro person like me just needed... Thank you from the bottom of my heart.❤ Someone understand you!!! And knows that universal feeling!
So glad this resonated with you buddy. It's a nice feeling to know that we're not alone in our struggles :)
Listening to you is relaxing! Love the video!
Wonderful place. I love it ! I love your chanel.
Ahh loving that 2DS TechDweeb!
Just want to say you are an amazing content creator and I love how you express your passion for retro gaming.
Awsome cozy game corner. Always down for a sneak peak inside the mind of techdweeb
Tech Dweeb you are doing exactly what you were meant to do in this World. Many would agree that you have taught us all so much in your unique and funny way. I have a secret I want to share. I have many interests from gaming to woodworking to reading to watching classic films. I subscribe to many RUclips channels but yours is the only one that I am a Patreon member. That is how much I value your content. Believe me, sometimes a 9-5 can be at times highly overrated.
That's really nice to hear buddy. I'm glad I've earned a place in your life, and thanks so much for the support of course!
@@TechDweeb No problem. Game on!