I absolutely love your videos! I was fortunately blessed by the algorithm when I was recommended your psp video and I've taken a liking to your channel ever since. I really enjoy these shorter videos. It's really refreshing to see these compared to all 40 minute to hour long videos I'm recommended daily. Your videos are also fun to watch whenever I have a little break. You're quickly becoming one of my favorite channels to watch and I simply can't wait for more! Also expect some fanart from me whenever I have time to draw. ;)
Average person's doom scrolling: *scrolling through Twitter* Yewfie's version of doom scrolling: *checking ebay listings for pink retro gaming gear* 😭 I'm a sucker for transparent casings so those Dreamcast look pretty sick ngl.
This reminds me of a Pikachu Gameboy Advance SP I saw in the past. Maybe a Spongebob one as well. These are some heart attack prices btw, SHEESH. Fire vid.
Gameboy colour, advanced and SP special models are an absolute minefield nowadays unfortunately. Reproduction shells and even reproduction packaging are now extremely accessible. While that shouldn't be a big issue in and of itself, it makes finding a genuine original a lot harder compared to special edition 2/3/DS/PSP/Vita and home consoles for which aftermarket shells are not readily available. The SP reproductions are absolutely rampant because both shells and reproduction packaging are easy to get due to the fairly ordinary cardboard the SP came in. Pikachu, Groudon, Kyogre, SpongeBob and SFC are commonly ripped off - which again would be fine if you knew you were buying a copy, but means it's hard to find genuine originals, especially when you can't inspect in person. Gameboy colour and advance reproduction packaging does exist but is harder to do due to the thicker cardboard with the glossy printing, but reproduction shells and screen lenses of the Pokemon special editions have been getting around for a few years now and are good enough that it's hard to tell without an original and a repro in front of you. I've also seen reproduction shells for the special colourway Gameboy advance models. I'm not aware of repros of the hello kitty stuff though so that's a plus, but if there is a market for it they'll come for sure. I've not seen reproduction special edition shells or packaging for Dreamcast or PS2 though, so that should help! The pink PS2 is particularly time consuming to reproduce as you need to carefully mask and paint the controller ports or injection mould and pin copies, as well as produce the textured pink aftermarket shell. Buying the pink PS2 and hello kitty Dreamcast full sets would significantly reduce the likelihood of getting a reproduction though as the effort to reproduce the peripherals would be very significant. Reproduction boxes do exist for PS2 and Dreamcast standard editions though and I often see them in full sets for sale.
Ex semi-professional photographer here and huge gear geek, I know that some stuff are meant to be bought more as collectibles and less for their utility, but the samsung mv900f is really just an overpriced compact camera. The value of the compact cameras is their older sensors and their low quality. The older CCD sensors because they have more vivid colours (much closer to actual negative films) at the cost of speed and image quality on higher iso. Because of that the images a lot of the times felt different and had a "vibe". Due to the hype and the lack of knowledge of people who like photography many compact cameras that do not really have anything special but are from known brands have skyrocketed. The only reason I mention this is because you mentioned that part of the reason you wanted it is the vibes of the images and it might be helpful.
@The_Music_Engineer go on your market place or graigslist, or whatever else market you have in your country search for compact cameras and then Google for each model you find within your price range, what you need is a CCD sensor and the pixel count for the most part is "the higher the better", 10-12 MP is ideal but even 6 is usable. I also highly suggest to always Google the model and add "sample pictures" from lomo to Flickr you always get some samples. At the end of the day no compact camera was made to be used professionally and most of them were just mass produced by mitch matching components together. Some brands i can suggest is Fuji, Olympus and Canon but a brand means nothing on the entry level compact cameras. For the high end i suggest Ricoh. When it comes to CMOS sensors, megapixel counts much more, 16 is the absolute minimum and 24 a decent MP count.
Don't see what people are hating on this video and unsubscribing. I thought it was an adorable and cool idea for a video talking about rare editions of retro tech in rare colorways that you can't find anywhere in America aside from being made in different countries. Solid video. Always love Sonic Unleashed music in the background. Always gives off a cozy vibe.
My wife really wanted that Pink PS2, it's really cute! Maybe someday I will have to try and get one for her! The Hello Kitty Dreamcast also looks amazing!
These little atom netbooks are super fun to play on windows Xp, and there are a lot of games that can run quite well! I have an Asus similar one, and can play a lot of games on it from Diablo / Diablo 2 / Warcraft 3 / Resident Evil / Max Payne... You won't get max graphics but they are super fun and small!
That hello kitty Dreamcast is a vibe, the box it comes in is really nice too. Dreamcast also got a card captor Sakura game on it. I remember it having a Tetris mini game on it, haven’t played it in a long time so I don’t remember everything about it. I just remember it being kinda interesting.
As the pinned comment says, absolutely BLESSED to have your videos being recommended ever since the Pokemon video 🙏 The pink and cozy aesthetic, the shorter video times, even though I'm a SUCKER for in depth retro reviews, it's nice to seitch things every now and then ✨ Really hoping to see much much more of you!
This is a respectable list of holy grails, since it all belongs in museums(or a display case at least, lol). There are so many console variations out there, it boggles my mind, especially for Nintendo systems. I've only got one thing on my list that I would consider a "holy grail," and that's the N3DSXL SNES edition(alternatively the Super Famicom edition, they're both really nice). I grew up playing a lot of SNES, my family had retro consoles before they were cool, and the SNES is still my favorite. I'm also a huge fan of the 3DS line, so, it's basically the perfect collector's item for me. Not cheap though, usually about double what I paid for my regular N3DSXL.
These are all really cute! The TOS gamecube you showed at the beginning and the AC 2DS are both my top two dream consoles, but everything else you shared is really cute too! I never knew about the Sakura GB until your video, and the white one is so nice, but it's also pretty neat how the aging yellow ones match the colour scheme of CCS a lot! Thanks for sharing and good luck!
Had the chance to see a pink PS2 with the pink PS2 controller at a local speedrunners meetup. Must admit it was the PS2 that everyone couldn't stop looking at, very unique and eye-catching!
I'm happy the algorithm snuck your video in my feed! Glad to hear from another retro/vintage enjoyer! I've always enjoyed gathering or experience vintage items whenever I get the chance. Jumping back to a time, I wasn't around interests me, and I can't wait to see what other gems you find!!!
I work in a retro game store where we buy peoples old games and consoles. I've seen stuff like this come in on occasion and it's always so much fun when it does. I always like to fantasize about having a huge retro console/game collection and i'm glad i'm not the only one who looks at a $500 out of date console and thinks "Oh i could save for that!"
This video was wonderful, I love it. What a fun and interesting list! Totally my aesthetic, I'm a huge animal crossing fan and I can't believe I never saw that 2DS! That was so cool :3
Just found your channel and I’m obsessed! This is my niche!! 😭 Also, I never look for Japanese tech on western websites like eBay. Everyone inflates the price. Finding them on yahoo auctions or mercari Japan is always so much cheaper.
I had a friend who would've loved the hello kitty dreamcast, she was very into cutesy and kawaii things and loved the dreamcast more than anything! I got a regular white one a month ago in her honor, i miss her so much
there is a certain magic too retro tech that is always fun too witness remember for some time i used too do volunteer work at a second hand store were they would get old tech from time too time it was fun too inspect and look at
I really enjoy your Videos and share the love for old electronics. My absolute Holy Grails would be the IBM ThinkPad 701 it is an super cool Laptop, because it´s Keyboard "folds" outwards when you open it. The Idea was that you could have an super small Laptop with an full sized Keyboard. Sadly the broken ones cost around 400-500 bucks (not even considering the working ones for upwards of a 1300 bucks.) 2. The crisis core PSP console is another one i would love to own, because the PSP has a special place in my heart and i love Final Fantasy. 3. I am super nostalgic for the 3ds lineup and absolutly adore the Majora's Mask Edition for the 3ds XL. 4. Pretty much all of the Japan exclusive special editions of the Ps Vita. (The most underrated gaming console ever in my opinion) One of my favorite things i already own is the Zelda Edition of the Gameboy Advance SP with an copy of minish cap, it might not be crazy rare but i just really love the console and the game. Honestly there is an never ending list to be typed out here. I also love Digicams and have been using my Casio Exilim-Z800 every time i want to make photos while traveling. It came out in 2010 so it might not really fit in the retro theme but i love it and want to get my hands on a bunch of other Cams from that time period.
If i'm honest, I'd absolutely love a series from you where you select any piece of retro tech(primarily game systems or whatever else you're into) and just go over all the variants. If you could ever find the time, that is. lol
While pink isn’t really my color of choice, I wholeheartedly agree with wanting to own a PS2. I’ve actually got a small box full of old PS2 games sitting in my room right now; Just haven’t been able to play them because at some point, I lost my PS2 (along with components) in the shuffle of moving stuff around the house. (If I could buy a good-condition PS2 for cheap, that’d be awesome. But as is…I may have to sell my games and save the cash for more important stuff.) …In any case, this was a fun video. Looking forward to seeing more retro/old tech-themed stuff from you in the future. ^^
just found this channel and absolutely adore the fact you used sonic unleashed music in this video! plus your format and style feels very cozy! subscribed!!
fantastic video! something i think you might like as well is the pocket station pink tokimeki memorial version. it's a peripheral memory card for the ps1 that is unfortunately really only useful with specific english games, but if you collect japanese ps1 games already it has some really neat mini games!
This is my first time seeing your videos and honestly? Wanting the cute consoles is SUCH a mood, I didn't get a choice in what color my PS2 was since I got it before they started releasing fun colorways, but I absolutely have the ACNH themed Switch because it was cuter than the other options. Honestly they need to bring back adorable or fun clear colorways like they used to do in the late 90s/early 2000s.
Back in the day when i was a kid i had a Gameboy Color GBC the Purple version and a PSP the Matte Black slim version and a PSone (Europeran Version). most of them i kept but yeah due to my destroying tendencies most of them i broke it but my cousins gave me most of them back and friends of mine, so i have a GBC and PSone again and my first childhood laptop which was the Dell XPS M1330 and a Digicam from 2007 (Sony DSC-T77) and also a Nokia N70 and Sony Ericsson K800i. at 10 years old at that time i was kinda spoiled getting these gadgets second hand but yeah broke them after a year or so so yeah. i had childhood regrets as well, nice detailed video YewfNet on your retro tech collection. in the future i might get more of my old stuff back once i get a job since i just graduated college and been using my left over allowance to buy back the lost collection i broke back then.
I feel ya. Collecting stuff can get expensive no matter what it is and the severity only increases esp if you have multiple hobbies (trust me, I know 😂😂). So you do you and collect what makes you happy…as long as you can afford it of course. Great video as always!
I've been wanting that Sakura GBC for the last few years but could never justify the price, especially for one thats not yellowed with time 😅 I'm incredibly lucky that i picked up the Animal Crossing 2ds XL randomly a few years back when someone locally (in Australia) was selling their old one with a bunch of games. I'm shocked by the prices now. Oh slight CCS trivia, here in Australia we got the same english dub as the US but they actually played in the proper episode order without all the heavy editing and we got english sung versions of the Japanese intros and outros.
I have the animal crossing 2ds xl! I bought it when I lived in Japan when it was still sold in stores. I paid around $250 at the time for it brand new, I didn’t keep the box when I moved away, but I didn’t think it would be that steep in price now 😅
1:59 it's funny to hear people are thinking about digital cameras in the era of phone cams the same way people though about film cameras when digital cameras were starting to take over 😅
This video got me thinking, a holy grail for me would probably be the Resident Evil 4 chainsaw controller. There's a lotta cool and cute controller variations but my baby boy is uniquely ugly and uncomfortable and I love him for it.
My new favorite channel on YT! Love all your content, it's so cozy! My grail is still the Char Aznable (Zeon) GC and the Nintendo Member GC controller. Also I did not know there was a CC Sakura GB so now that's on the list!
yet another absolute banger video. I rebought a 2dsxl just to replay a lot of old games I love. They're so so pricey all around. It was worth the price though.
my first internship, as a code monkey for a studio, i bought SO many of my retro holy grails... first time getting money for myself LMAO but since now im always busy working on games, i dont have time to... actually play games😭 my beautiful japanese n3ds's and custom gamecube just watch me crash after work
*Ughhhh* and here I am, trying to crack open my little sis' pink GBA SP to get it a new shell (and take a peek inside because it doesn't work) with misfit screwdrivers... the timing with all your pink items was impeccable, such a neat collection!
I understand completely. I'm obsessed with an obscure Japanese game from 1987, and have been collecting everything I can. My collection is finally complete but I spent a ridiculous amount of money for something so niche.
I don’t know how RUclips didn’t already recommend your channel to me, but I’m subbed now! Retro tech collecting is slowly becoming one of my favorite things, and the Dreamcast is a huge part of that for me. I’m working on a custom one right now, and hope it looks almost as nice as the hello kitty ones do! Anyway! Great video!
I have a similar thing with needing game consoles in pink, and managed to get the pink Hello kitty Dreamcast a few months back. Even went out and got a CRT to go with it, and it was so worth it✨✨
Old retro stuff have a unique charm to them and I really love collecting not just consoles but also audiophile stuff as well. Also its not a "problem" its an "investment"
The clear technology aesthetic is pure nostalgia I remember back in the day when I was in elementary school, the computer lab was filled with those big transparent Mac computers My cousin also had a transparent purple N64 that we used to play Smash Bros and Mario Kart when I visited my aunt's house I used to have a purple GBA when I was younger, but it's now forever lost... Recently, like around 2-3 years ago, I bought myself a transparent green N64, and then some games I did play during my childhood like Smash Bros, Mario 64, Banjo-Kazooie, and a few others just so I can re-live my childhood... Back then, it was just simpler times... I wish you luck on getting that pink Hello Kitty Dreamcast, it looks pretty rad
I collect (and use!) pink handhelds and controllers specifically. I have a couple of home consoles as well, but they're not my focus. I'd be happy to find a good deal on the Hello Kitty Dreamcast full set, or the Pink PS2 slim, but they are indeed pretty expensive. I think the most expensive item on my list is the "Hot Summer Peach" Nintendo DS. They exist, but only like 200 were made as contest prizes, so it's not likely to ever happen unless I win the lottery.
ANOTHER YEWFIE BANGER! also, for #4 try searching for the cam without the "pink" search tag since you might get really lucky and find someone who just want to get rid of it :3. I love DigiCams for the same reasons and for a camera that is pocketable and for a side hobby i think its perfect! (though DAYUM the price is bloated, might as well coat it pink yourself XD)
Normally I lean more to the "cyber-blue" aesthetic, but I love your simple passion for cute stuff. Plus, you know some very interesting tech (that Samsung camera was very intriguing), so it'll be fun to see your journey and learn new stuff. As for my Holy Grails, they're simple, yet I'm broke, so they feel out of reach: 3) A Star Wars Xbox 360, just for kicks and giggles 2) A solid CRT, so that my retro consoles look better (my LCD TV has an "Over Scan" mode that actually is somewhat tolerable compared to other displays, but a CRT would be better 1) A Vita to hack. It's the only handheld I really want that I don't have. I can emulate a PSP. Vita3K is slow going (though those devs are awesome), and the form factor of the Vita would be a perfect fit for certain situations that my Deck.
Amazing video! I'm so happy that my algorithm recommended me your videos, because they're super cool and enjoyable. And also I think the main reason for why are all pink consoles and all pink colored tech more expensive is, because they were made in smaller volumes, mainly because not that many people would buy them (or at least not as much if it would be black or blue etc.) and so they're rarer and more expensive.
The growth on this channel and your brand has been insane. The Rebrand paid off big time. If this continues maybe you can make enough to justify buying and making videos with these retro gadgets.
Valid list, not what id put but these are all good choices, Im planning on grabbing a hello kitty GBC with a Japanese proxy service as well as a gameboy camera, then getting an IPS screen to put in it, and some GBA SPs for another project, likely IPS screens in the future but for the time being I want to wire them up to all be controlled by a snes controller as for special editions, I have a good amount of the ones I really like, I got a CIB palkia and dialga ds lite CIB in rough shape with a broken screen for $300 CAD last year and Im really happy with it. I also got a triforce DS lite with a broken hinge in a set of 4 broken ds lites for $100 2 years ago. absolutely love them, I like to think of the imperfections as not so much a bad thing as they can tell a story of a kid who really loved it in the past and i think thats beautiful in its own way
Damn I need to add some of these to my retro shopping list. The pink ps2s were definitely off my radar but they look super cute! I can't wait to see more retro content.
Ah, watching the pink camera and the pink PS2 made me remember I had a Pink metallic color GameBoy Micro. Definitely pink color deserves more popularity because it fits very well on these tech :3 Also, I had no idea about that GBC Sakura CardCaptor console💜. Excellent video Yewf, as always👌
Bro, the Dreamcast is doable. If your will to skip a few meals you might be able to get it mid or early 2025 depending on budget. Have a happy new year and can’t wait to see more.
Over the years I've collected a lot of retro consoles, usually ones listed as "broken", "as-is", "junk" and then go about fixing them up. This feeds into my electrical engineering hobby so it's something that can feed double dopamine for me lol. I think my one holy grail is my Pikachu Pichu Gold/Silver Gameboy Color, I wanted that Gameboy so much as a kid and now I own multiples of it 😅 For fully boxed Japanese consoles I recommend buying through a proxy service like Buyee or Sendico! I personally have used Buyee for years now and you can sometimes snag some really good deals on Mercari Japan! I got a fully boxed model 1 Sega Mega Drive and Sega CD with some games for about $120 shipped! Sure, it takes a little while to get things to the proxy warehouse and then over here in North America but it's a great option that can help avoid the high ebay prices!
Stopppp this video makes me wanna get some more old tech, I literally just bought a bunch of VHS tapes and a PSP off eBay as an impulse buy, my wallet is hurt enough 😢 Also I use one of those old digicams on a daily basis and yesss 100% agree I prefer taking pics on it then using my phone it’s so nice and makes me like the photo better cuz I need an another separate device to take it
There's nothing wrong with retro stuff. I honestly prefer retro stuff over newer stuff as a whole, because a lot of newer stuff is just flat out worthless and awful. I have been collecting DVD's and Blu-ray's for old films, TV shows & games, because they are just more fun over all. Heck, I recently played Ratchet & Clank Going Commando on my PS3 and I had a blast. And last night I watched Batman The Animated Series & Cowboy Bebop from my DVD collection. Retro stuff is fun and timeless.
I have a similar quest to find the clear green original Xbox that came out with one of the Halo games. Nice ones are expensive enough that I can't bring myself to buy one but I have fond memories of playing Halo at my neighbor's house on his and the clear green controller was the "good" one
I felt that about having a problem collecting lol! I see a game for an older console generation and my mind tells me that I MUST have it...worth it though
I'm born on 08 so most of these consoles are older than me. But I remember when I was little I used to play on this Black and Crimson Ds Lite, before my brother snapped it in half.. I know It's not anything special or limited but I just really like the minimalistic design of the crimson red on the top cover and the rest of the device being matte black. ❤🖤
Black or white I'd imagine to be the most expensive for things, but pink is usually high up there with such a high demand of people loving to dedicate their spaces to pink and/or pastels. I'm also one of those people, haha
Don't worry, you're not alone xD I've got quite a bit of old technology that I collect(game consoles, old phones, old computers, etc.), and it's honestly just so cool seeing how technology has evolved over time Also, that pink msi netbook looks *so* cute! I wanna get one now hehe
My little brother just got me a Dreamcast for Christmas. Used, works like a champ after adjusting the laser slightly. Didn't even have to take it apart for that! I never had one, so this is pretty darned special. And this has a 1 on the bottom, which means..... well, sailors will know. I beat Sonic's campaign in an actual copy of Sonic Adventure 1 yesterday, and there was even a disk with the Sonic Adventure 2 demo, with Japanese voices and dialog, Sonic's original shoes, and an instrumental version of City Escape. It's so cool >.
I'm lucky enough to have most of my old consoles around and in working condition , primary my family's ps2 which is older than me and is incredibly dusty yet it still works completely fine after well over two decades of use.
As a fellow retro console collector, I’m gonna leave as much interaction on this video as possible so that hopefully RUclips sends you a fat check so you can buy something you want
Hi love your videos! Mine would probably be gameboy advance (every pokemon edition), and wonderswan(those transparent ones). I love the thrill of those games while keeping it simple.
I absolutely love your videos! I was fortunately blessed by the algorithm when I was recommended your psp video and I've taken a liking to your channel ever since. I really enjoy these shorter videos. It's really refreshing to see these compared to all 40 minute to hour long videos I'm recommended daily. Your videos are also fun to watch whenever I have a little break. You're quickly becoming one of my favorite channels to watch and I simply can't wait for more!
Also expect some fanart from me whenever I have time to draw. ;)
Aw thank you so much!! I’m really glad!!!! And I can’t wait to see 🩷
ebay hunting is an extreme sport, the best deals are usually completely mislabeled, so searching for them is extremely difficult
Yep, because they have no idea what they have and price it accordingly.
Average person's doom scrolling: *scrolling through Twitter*
Yewfie's version of doom scrolling: *checking ebay listings for pink retro gaming gear* 😭
I'm a sucker for transparent casings so those Dreamcast look pretty sick ngl.
This is a mood for me
This reminds me of a Pikachu Gameboy Advance SP I saw in the past. Maybe a Spongebob one as well. These are some heart attack prices btw, SHEESH. Fire vid.
Gameboy colour, advanced and SP special models are an absolute minefield nowadays unfortunately.
Reproduction shells and even reproduction packaging are now extremely accessible.
While that shouldn't be a big issue in and of itself, it makes finding a genuine original a lot harder compared to special edition 2/3/DS/PSP/Vita and home consoles for which aftermarket shells are not readily available.
The SP reproductions are absolutely rampant because both shells and reproduction packaging are easy to get due to the fairly ordinary cardboard the SP came in.
Pikachu, Groudon, Kyogre, SpongeBob and SFC are commonly ripped off - which again would be fine if you knew you were buying a copy, but means it's hard to find genuine originals, especially when you can't inspect in person.
Gameboy colour and advance reproduction packaging does exist but is harder to do due to the thicker cardboard with the glossy printing, but reproduction shells and screen lenses of the Pokemon special editions have been getting around for a few years now and are good enough that it's hard to tell without an original and a repro in front of you. I've also seen reproduction shells for the special colourway Gameboy advance models.
I'm not aware of repros of the hello kitty stuff though so that's a plus, but if there is a market for it they'll come for sure.
I've not seen reproduction special edition shells or packaging for Dreamcast or PS2 though, so that should help!
The pink PS2 is particularly time consuming to reproduce as you need to carefully mask and paint the controller ports or injection mould and pin copies, as well as produce the textured pink aftermarket shell.
Buying the pink PS2 and hello kitty Dreamcast full sets would significantly reduce the likelihood of getting a reproduction though as the effort to reproduce the peripherals would be very significant.
Reproduction boxes do exist for PS2 and Dreamcast standard editions though and I often see them in full sets for sale.
Ex semi-professional photographer here and huge gear geek, I know that some stuff are meant to be bought more as collectibles and less for their utility, but the samsung mv900f is really just an overpriced compact camera.
The value of the compact cameras is their older sensors and their low quality. The older CCD sensors because they have more vivid colours (much closer to actual negative films) at the cost of speed and image quality on higher iso. Because of that the images a lot of the times felt different and had a "vibe". Due to the hype and the lack of knowledge of people who like photography many compact cameras that do not really have anything special but are from known brands have skyrocketed.
The only reason I mention this is because you mentioned that part of the reason you wanted it is the vibes of the images and it might be helpful.
what do you recommend then, I’m searching for that kind of vibe but with a camera that won’t cost me my leg.
@The_Music_Engineer go on your market place or graigslist, or whatever else market you have in your country search for compact cameras and then Google for each model you find within your price range, what you need is a CCD sensor and the pixel count for the most part is "the higher the better", 10-12 MP is ideal but even 6 is usable.
I also highly suggest to always Google the model and add "sample pictures" from lomo to Flickr you always get some samples.
At the end of the day no compact camera was made to be used professionally and most of them were just mass produced by mitch matching components together.
Some brands i can suggest is Fuji, Olympus and Canon but a brand means nothing on the entry level compact cameras. For the high end i suggest Ricoh. When it comes to CMOS sensors, megapixel counts much more, 16 is the absolute minimum and 24 a decent MP count.
I’m glad that people are still starting to enjoy old but cute and gold techs. I love that!
Don't see what people are hating on this video and unsubscribing. I thought it was an adorable and cool idea for a video talking about rare editions of retro tech in rare colorways that you can't find anywhere in America aside from being made in different countries. Solid video. Always love Sonic Unleashed music in the background. Always gives off a cozy vibe.
My wife really wanted that Pink PS2, it's really cute! Maybe someday I will have to try and get one for her! The Hello Kitty Dreamcast also looks amazing!
I still have that exact msi netbook (in pink too!). Still runs Windows XP and everything. Still plays a mean game of Plants vs Zombies.
Yessss twins!!
These little atom netbooks are super fun to play on windows Xp, and there are a lot of games that can run quite well! I have an Asus similar one, and can play a lot of games on it from Diablo / Diablo 2 / Warcraft 3 / Resident Evil / Max Payne... You won't get max graphics but they are super fun and small!
Retro tech is such a vibe. TAKE ME BACK.
That hello kitty Dreamcast is a vibe, the box it comes in is really nice too. Dreamcast also got a card captor Sakura game on it. I remember it having a Tetris mini game on it, haven’t played it in a long time so I don’t remember everything about it. I just remember it being kinda interesting.
They're indeed amazing grails to play games on!!
I think pink is such a cute color, and you definitely picked a good color to be your favorite!
Well here's some for whichever fund you want it to go for.
Interesting that pink equates to a bit more valuable.
Aw thank you so much!!
As the pinned comment says, absolutely BLESSED to have your videos being recommended ever since the Pokemon video 🙏
The pink and cozy aesthetic, the shorter video times, even though I'm a SUCKER for in depth retro reviews, it's nice to seitch things every now and then ✨
Really hoping to see much much more of you!
This is a respectable list of holy grails, since it all belongs in museums(or a display case at least, lol). There are so many console variations out there, it boggles my mind, especially for Nintendo systems. I've only got one thing on my list that I would consider a "holy grail," and that's the N3DSXL SNES edition(alternatively the Super Famicom edition, they're both really nice). I grew up playing a lot of SNES, my family had retro consoles before they were cool, and the SNES is still my favorite. I'm also a huge fan of the 3DS line, so, it's basically the perfect collector's item for me. Not cheap though, usually about double what I paid for my regular N3DSXL.
These are all really cute! The TOS gamecube you showed at the beginning and the AC 2DS are both my top two dream consoles, but everything else you shared is really cute too! I never knew about the Sakura GB until your video, and the white one is so nice, but it's also pretty neat how the aging yellow ones match the colour scheme of CCS a lot!
Thanks for sharing and good luck!
Had the chance to see a pink PS2 with the pink PS2 controller at a local speedrunners meetup. Must admit it was the PS2 that everyone couldn't stop looking at, very unique and eye-catching!
I'm happy the algorithm snuck your video in my feed! Glad to hear from another retro/vintage enjoyer! I've always enjoyed gathering or experience vintage items whenever I get the chance. Jumping back to a time, I wasn't around interests me, and I can't wait to see what other gems you find!!!
I work in a retro game store where we buy peoples old games and consoles. I've seen stuff like this come in on occasion and it's always so much fun when it does. I always like to fantasize about having a huge retro console/game collection and i'm glad i'm not the only one who looks at a $500 out of date console and thinks "Oh i could save for that!"
THERE'S A GAME BOY OF CARDCAPTOR SAKURA?! I would love one of those! My beloved doggo is called Sakura because of that anime! xD
- V.D.
was honestly expecting the Sakura Wars Dreamcast to be on here. Didn't even know there was a Hello Kitty one.
Thank you RUclips algorithm for gifting me this gem of a channel :D
The CCS GBC is adorable.
Love seeing a cute girlie in the retro handheld space. I thought I was alone 😅
Can't w8 for the time when this channel blows up and starts funding ur retro addiction
The dream!!
This video was wonderful, I love it. What a fun and interesting list! Totally my aesthetic, I'm a huge animal crossing fan and I can't believe I never saw that 2DS! That was so cool :3
Just found your channel and I’m obsessed! This is my niche!! 😭
Also, I never look for Japanese tech on western websites like eBay. Everyone inflates the price. Finding them on yahoo auctions or mercari Japan is always so much cheaper.
Yeah I think I’m gonna start looking at going through proxies!
I had a friend who would've loved the hello kitty dreamcast, she was very into cutesy and kawaii things and loved the dreamcast more than anything! I got a regular white one a month ago in her honor, i miss her so much
You do your thing girl. I’ve been a Wii U kick lately. I want to experience a generation of gaming that passed me by
Hahaha the way you slipped in “the for kids version” when u spoke about CCS, because DAMN xD
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Randomly stumbled upon this video, came for the cute character stayed for the really well done video and fun personality!
there is a certain magic too retro tech that is always fun too witness remember for some time i used too do volunteer work at a second hand store were they would get old tech from time too time it was fun too inspect and look at
Watching the video to help pay the bills. May you get the cool tech.
I really enjoy your Videos and share the love for old electronics. My absolute Holy Grails would be the IBM ThinkPad 701 it is an super cool Laptop, because it´s Keyboard "folds" outwards when you open it. The Idea was that you could have an super small Laptop with an full sized Keyboard. Sadly the broken ones cost around 400-500 bucks (not even considering the working ones for upwards of a 1300 bucks.)
2. The crisis core PSP console is another one i would love to own, because the PSP has a special place in my heart and i love Final Fantasy.
3. I am super nostalgic for the 3ds lineup and absolutly adore the Majora's Mask Edition for the 3ds XL.
4. Pretty much all of the Japan exclusive special editions of the Ps Vita. (The most underrated gaming console ever in my opinion)
One of my favorite things i already own is the Zelda Edition of the Gameboy Advance SP with an copy of minish cap, it might not be crazy rare but i just really love the console and the game.
Honestly there is an never ending list to be typed out here. I also love Digicams and have been using my Casio Exilim-Z800 every time i want to make photos while traveling. It came out in 2010 so it might not really fit in the retro theme but i love it and want to get my hands on a bunch of other Cams from that time period.
If i'm honest, I'd absolutely love a series from you where you select any piece of retro tech(primarily game systems or whatever else you're into) and just go over all the variants. If you could ever find the time, that is. lol
While pink isn’t really my color of choice, I wholeheartedly agree with wanting to own a PS2.
I’ve actually got a small box full of old PS2 games sitting in my room right now; Just haven’t been able to play them because at some point, I lost my PS2 (along with components) in the shuffle of moving stuff around the house.
(If I could buy a good-condition PS2 for cheap, that’d be awesome. But as is…I may have to sell my games and save the cash for more important stuff.)
…In any case, this was a fun video. Looking forward to seeing more retro/old tech-themed stuff from you in the future. ^^
Honestly after many years I never knew about the existence of a pink ps2 model since all I remember were the original five colors
just found this channel and absolutely adore the fact you used sonic unleashed music in this video! plus your format and style feels very cozy! subscribed!!
Love the loki smiling scene 🤣🤣
fantastic video! something i think you might like as well is the pocket station pink tokimeki memorial version. it's a peripheral memory card for the ps1 that is unfortunately really only useful with specific english games, but if you collect japanese ps1 games already it has some really neat mini games!
This is my first time seeing your videos and honestly? Wanting the cute consoles is SUCH a mood, I didn't get a choice in what color my PS2 was since I got it before they started releasing fun colorways, but I absolutely have the ACNH themed Switch because it was cuter than the other options. Honestly they need to bring back adorable or fun clear colorways like they used to do in the late 90s/early 2000s.
I really want the Sakura PS2, it’s gorgeous
Back in the day when i was a kid i had a Gameboy Color GBC the Purple version and a PSP the Matte Black slim version and a PSone (Europeran Version). most of them i kept but yeah due to my destroying tendencies most of them i broke it but my cousins gave me most of them back and friends of mine, so i have a GBC and PSone again and my first childhood laptop which was the Dell XPS M1330 and a Digicam from 2007 (Sony DSC-T77) and also a Nokia N70 and Sony Ericsson K800i. at 10 years old at that time i was kinda spoiled getting these gadgets second hand but yeah broke them after a year or so so yeah. i had childhood regrets as well, nice detailed video YewfNet on your retro tech collection. in the future i might get more of my old stuff back once i get a job since i just graduated college and been using my left over allowance to buy back the lost collection i broke back then.
I feel ya. Collecting stuff can get expensive no matter what it is and the severity only increases esp if you have multiple hobbies (trust me, I know 😂😂). So you do you and collect what makes you happy…as long as you can afford it of course. Great video as always!
I've been wanting that Sakura GBC for the last few years but could never justify the price, especially for one thats not yellowed with time 😅
I'm incredibly lucky that i picked up the Animal Crossing 2ds XL randomly a few years back when someone locally (in Australia) was selling their old one with a bunch of games. I'm shocked by the prices now.
Oh slight CCS trivia, here in Australia we got the same english dub as the US but they actually played in the proper episode order without all the heavy editing and we got english sung versions of the Japanese intros and outros.
this channel is everytihng i love, retro tech and cute things!
I have the animal crossing 2ds xl! I bought it when I lived in Japan when it was still sold in stores. I paid around $250 at the time for it brand new, I didn’t keep the box when I moved away, but I didn’t think it would be that steep in price now 😅
GROOVY is such a good song! Love hearing it mentioned, I remember when I first heard it after watching the first episode in high school :)
1:59 it's funny to hear people are thinking about digital cameras in the era of phone cams the same way people though about film cameras when digital cameras were starting to take over 😅
This video got me thinking, a holy grail for me would probably be the Resident Evil 4 chainsaw controller. There's a lotta cool and cute controller variations but my baby boy is uniquely ugly and uncomfortable and I love him for it.
My new favorite channel on YT! Love all your content, it's so cozy!
My grail is still the Char Aznable (Zeon) GC and the Nintendo Member GC controller. Also I did not know there was a CC Sakura GB so now that's on the list!
Just subscribed. More of this, please!
yet another absolute banger video. I rebought a 2dsxl just to replay a lot of old games I love. They're so so pricey all around. It was worth the price though.
my first internship, as a code monkey for a studio, i bought SO many of my retro holy grails... first time getting money for myself LMAO
but since now im always busy working on games, i dont have time to... actually play games😭 my beautiful japanese n3ds's and custom gamecube just watch me crash after work
A very niche channel that mixes retro and cute together. What a treasure, keep it up.
Very cool stuff! But that Cardcaptor Sakura edition... I am not into collecting retro stuff, but I kinda want one too haha
*Ughhhh* and here I am, trying to crack open my little sis' pink GBA SP to get it a new shell (and take a peek inside because it doesn't work) with misfit screwdrivers... the timing with all your pink items was impeccable, such a neat collection!
I understand completely. I'm obsessed with an obscure Japanese game from 1987, and have been collecting everything I can. My collection is finally complete but I spent a ridiculous amount of money for something so niche.
0:12 this clip 😭
I don’t know how RUclips didn’t already recommend your channel to me, but I’m subbed now! Retro tech collecting is slowly becoming one of my favorite things, and the Dreamcast is a huge part of that for me. I’m working on a custom one right now, and hope it looks almost as nice as the hello kitty ones do! Anyway! Great video!
I have a similar thing with needing game consoles in pink, and managed to get the pink Hello kitty Dreamcast a few months back. Even went out and got a CRT to go with it, and it was so worth it✨✨
Old retro stuff have a unique charm to them and I really love collecting not just consoles but also audiophile stuff as well.
Also its not a "problem" its an "investment"
My favorite vintage piece of technology is my pocket Pikachu.
Your videos are so much fun! As a retro fan, I really enjoy watching them!
I just found your channel! And yes I also love it when it comes complete with the box.
Welcome!! 🩷
Sweet nostalgic stuff. Love your drawn avatar, super cute 💜🩷
The clear technology aesthetic is pure nostalgia
I remember back in the day when I was in elementary school, the computer lab was filled with those big transparent Mac computers
My cousin also had a transparent purple N64 that we used to play Smash Bros and Mario Kart when I visited my aunt's house
I used to have a purple GBA when I was younger, but it's now forever lost...
Recently, like around 2-3 years ago, I bought myself a transparent green N64, and then some games I did play during my childhood like Smash Bros, Mario 64, Banjo-Kazooie, and a few others just so I can re-live my childhood...
Back then, it was just simpler times...
I wish you luck on getting that pink Hello Kitty Dreamcast, it looks pretty rad
I collect (and use!) pink handhelds and controllers specifically. I have a couple of home consoles as well, but they're not my focus. I'd be happy to find a good deal on the Hello Kitty Dreamcast full set, or the Pink PS2 slim, but they are indeed pretty expensive.
I think the most expensive item on my list is the "Hot Summer Peach" Nintendo DS. They exist, but only like 200 were made as contest prizes, so it's not likely to ever happen unless I win the lottery.
ANOTHER YEWFIE BANGER! also, for #4 try searching for the cam without the "pink" search tag since you might get really lucky and find someone who just want to get rid of it :3. I love DigiCams for the same reasons and for a camera that is pocketable and for a side hobby i think its perfect! (though DAYUM the price is bloated, might as well coat it pink yourself XD)
Good idea!!
Normally I lean more to the "cyber-blue" aesthetic, but I love your simple passion for cute stuff. Plus, you know some very interesting tech (that Samsung camera was very intriguing), so it'll be fun to see your journey and learn new stuff.
As for my Holy Grails, they're simple, yet I'm broke, so they feel out of reach:
3) A Star Wars Xbox 360, just for kicks and giggles
2) A solid CRT, so that my retro consoles look better (my LCD TV has an "Over Scan" mode that actually is somewhat tolerable compared to other displays, but a CRT would be better
1) A Vita to hack. It's the only handheld I really want that I don't have. I can emulate a PSP. Vita3K is slow going (though those devs are awesome), and the form factor of the Vita would be a perfect fit for certain situations that my Deck.
Amazing video! I'm so happy that my algorithm recommended me your videos, because they're super cool and enjoyable.
And also I think the main reason for why are all pink consoles and all pink colored tech more expensive is, because they were made in smaller volumes, mainly because not that many people would buy them (or at least not as much if it would be black or blue etc.) and so they're rarer and more expensive.
Awesome video, Miss. I am looking forward to more of your videos in the future, and I hope you have an amazing new year 🙂👍
You too!!! 🩷🩷🩷
The growth on this channel and your brand has been insane. The Rebrand paid off big time. If this continues maybe you can make enough to justify buying and making videos with these retro gadgets.
I love collecting retro stuff..
Got lucky enough to find a gba sp for 10 bucks at a local thrift store.
Much luck to you
Valid list, not what id put but these are all good choices, Im planning on grabbing a hello kitty GBC with a Japanese proxy service as well as a gameboy camera, then getting an IPS screen to put in it, and some GBA SPs for another project, likely IPS screens in the future but for the time being I want to wire them up to all be controlled by a snes controller
as for special editions, I have a good amount of the ones I really like, I got a CIB palkia and dialga ds lite CIB in rough shape with a broken screen for $300 CAD last year and Im really happy with it. I also got a triforce DS lite with a broken hinge in a set of 4 broken ds lites for $100 2 years ago. absolutely love them, I like to think of the imperfections as not so much a bad thing as they can tell a story of a kid who really loved it in the past and i think thats beautiful in its own way
Old stuff is just so much more pleasing 👏
Damn I need to add some of these to my retro shopping list. The pink ps2s were definitely off my radar but they look super cute! I can't wait to see more retro content.
Ah, watching the pink camera and the pink PS2 made me remember I had a Pink metallic color GameBoy Micro. Definitely pink color deserves more popularity because it fits very well on these tech :3
Also, I had no idea about that GBC Sakura CardCaptor console💜.
Excellent video Yewf, as always👌
Bro, the Dreamcast is doable. If your will to skip a few meals you might be able to get it mid or early 2025 depending on budget. Have a happy new year and can’t wait to see more.
Over the years I've collected a lot of retro consoles, usually ones listed as "broken", "as-is", "junk" and then go about fixing them up. This feeds into my electrical engineering hobby so it's something that can feed double dopamine for me lol. I think my one holy grail is my Pikachu Pichu Gold/Silver Gameboy Color, I wanted that Gameboy so much as a kid and now I own multiples of it 😅
For fully boxed Japanese consoles I recommend buying through a proxy service like Buyee or Sendico! I personally have used Buyee for years now and you can sometimes snag some really good deals on Mercari Japan! I got a fully boxed model 1 Sega Mega Drive and Sega CD with some games for about $120 shipped! Sure, it takes a little while to get things to the proxy warehouse and then over here in North America but it's a great option that can help avoid the high ebay prices!
Now I'd like to buy a Sakura PS2 myself tbh.
totally get what you mean about collecting retro stuff I really like playing on an OG Gameboy and have two and am probably getting more in the future
4:30 I don't think I've ever seen that amount of money in my life lmao
Stopppp this video makes me wanna get some more old tech, I literally just bought a bunch of VHS tapes and a PSP off eBay as an impulse buy, my wallet is hurt enough 😢
Also I use one of those old digicams on a daily basis and yesss 100% agree I prefer taking pics on it then using my phone it’s so nice and makes me like the photo better cuz I need an another separate device to take it
There's nothing wrong with retro stuff. I honestly prefer retro stuff over newer stuff as a whole, because a lot of newer stuff is just flat out worthless and awful. I have been collecting DVD's and Blu-ray's for old films, TV shows & games, because they are just more fun over all. Heck, I recently played Ratchet & Clank Going Commando on my PS3 and I had a blast. And last night I watched Batman The Animated Series & Cowboy Bebop from my DVD collection. Retro stuff is fun and timeless.
2:26 I love old cams they had some vibe, and old android phone ahhh nostalgia
I have a similar quest to find the clear green original Xbox that came out with one of the Halo games. Nice ones are expensive enough that I can't bring myself to buy one but I have fond memories of playing Halo at my neighbor's house on his and the clear green controller was the "good" one
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I bought my pink PS2 slim in 2014 for 40€. It didn't have the box but it came with two pink DS2 controllers and a pink memory stick.
I felt that about having a problem collecting lol!
I see a game for an older console generation and my mind tells me that I MUST have it...worth it though
The Hatsune Miko Project Diva f Limited Edition PlayStation Vita goes pretty hard IMO..
I'm born on 08 so most of these consoles are older than me. But I remember when I was little I used to play on this Black and Crimson Ds Lite, before my brother snapped it in half.. I know It's not anything special or limited but I just really like the minimalistic design of the crimson red on the top cover and the rest of the device being matte black. ❤🖤
Black or white I'd imagine to be the most expensive for things, but pink is usually high up there with such a high demand of people loving to dedicate their spaces to pink and/or pastels. I'm also one of those people, haha
Don't worry, you're not alone xD
I've got quite a bit of old technology that I collect(game consoles, old phones, old computers, etc.), and it's honestly just so cool seeing how technology has evolved over time
Also, that pink msi netbook looks *so* cute! I wanna get one now hehe
My little brother just got me a Dreamcast for Christmas. Used, works like a champ after adjusting the laser slightly. Didn't even have to take it apart for that! I never had one, so this is pretty darned special. And this has a 1 on the bottom, which means..... well, sailors will know. I beat Sonic's campaign in an actual copy of Sonic Adventure 1 yesterday, and there was even a disk with the Sonic Adventure 2 demo, with Japanese voices and dialog, Sonic's original shoes, and an instrumental version of City Escape. It's so cool >.
This video rocks. Love the cozy vibe and the background you have for your avatar is super cool. Who does your art?
I'm lucky enough to have most of my old consoles around and in working condition , primary my family's ps2 which is older than me and is incredibly dusty yet it still works completely fine after well over two decades of use.
As a fellow retro console collector, I’m gonna leave as much interaction on this video as possible so that hopefully RUclips sends you a fat check so you can buy something you want
🙏🦭 thank you!!!
Hi love your videos!
Mine would probably be gameboy advance (every pokemon edition), and wonderswan(those transparent ones). I love the thrill of those games while keeping it simple.
15,000? Your at 16.3K! I think your gonna gain a lot of support in the coming year. Also depending on when you filmed this, gald your feeling better.