Thanks, and keep doing what you're doing. I got a question at the bottom. But to interject briefly and sound negative, we have other RUclipsrs like Unbox Therapy which is just an advertising channel in disguise, MKBHD gets paid hundred-thousands every year, and the likes of ETA Prime which started off neutral, but has also gone the way of accepting paid reviews. So stay true to yourself, if you don't, the viewers can actually notice it. Now, for my question, which OTHER devices do you use, or want to own? I was thinking about this question the other day, and came to a realisation. We have different platforms from Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Linux, but these systems behave differently or aren't optimised for certain form-factors. And losing access to one or more can also mean negative experience. For instance, you would have a very negative experience of you had a Phone running Windows, Tablet running Linux, Laptop running Google, and a Desktop running an Apple system. I think the most optimised configuration would be: Phone running Android, Tablet running iOS, Laptop running Windows, and Desktop running Linux, and maybe a Console running PlayStation. This way you get access to all those exclusive content regardless, and the hardware works well with the software. And thus, it narrows down what you want to choose from a sea of options.
Расс спасибо большое за видео. Очень приятно, что можно написать тебе на русском. Как неамериканцу мне хотелось бы сказать, что у тебя очень классный английский, я могу слушать тебя не глядя на экран. Недавно я пережил травмирующий опыт (шучу), когда проходил Xenoblade 3. Там постарались в озвучить героев разными акцентами Англии (лучше бы сюжет написали получше) и это было очень трудно для меня как не носителя языка. Но под конец 150 часов прохождения я понял, что расширил свое знание английского. Но все таки классическое американское произношение мне ближе. Спасибо огромное за то, то ты делаешь. В русскоязычном ретро сообществе многие смотрят твои видео.
The rapid growth of your channel is not a coincidence. It's very clear that you are among the few on RUclips who are so passionate and put in this much care and thought into their videos.
Congratulations Russ. Well deserved. It was nice learning more about you. The reviews are what bring the initial views but it’s your character and integrity that keeps everyone coming back. Cheers
I didn't expect to watch a 45+ minute behind the veil kind of video, but you are such a great guy that it was enjoyable to hear more about you and everything that lead to where you are now. Always look forward to more of your videos.
Interesting how the world turns. Many years ago I found your blog about health and food, (at the time I started Paleo) and loved how you wrote your recipes from a storytelling pov. When you started RGC at first I didn't realise you and The Domestic Man were the same guy, and that only made the bond stronger, because we share those two topics. You deserve all the success you get in your journey (I still look for recipes on TDM) and obviously RGC became one of the best YT channel for retro gaming and devices. Congratulations, Russ, and if you start some project in the future, about any subject, let us know, because it will probably be a great thing to follow!
Wow. Much respect brother. I spent a few years as a 31b in the Army also. I would’ve never guessed that you were ever even close to the age to be able to retire after 20 plus.
Being 53 years old I once made fun of Russ for saying that he was old. Now I'm pretty sure he dyes his hair 😅😅 because I never thought he would be old enough to be retired😂... this video was a good idea because it humanizes him and gets him closer to us...
Your JOY of this work and community is clear and ridiculously appreciated. Your positivity is infectious and am now realizing why I gravitate towards your videos over all other retro channels. 😊
Watching this channel grow has been a pleasure. It was this channel that really helped in some tough times. Especially when we were all stuck in the house. You really are like the Bob Russ of the gaming handheld world. I hope you continue to grow and thrive.
Thank you Russ. Your methodology is basically a roadmap for anyone passionate about a subject that they want to share or teach to others. Maybe you didn't set out with that in mind, with you're a great educator and role model. Bravo on your accomplishments and look forward to following along.
It was because of Russ I started my emulation journey again, started with my phone, then AYN Odin, now ROG Ally and it has been an incremental growth of knowledge from Russ and Reddit users guiding me. I was always scared of windows emulation and only had Android experience through my phone, with Russ I felt that confidence to know I could dive in and learn more. I got to a point where I got obsessed and now I am decently comfortable to teach others. I helped my coworker get PS2 emulation on their pixel phone and they were astonished.
Russ was the start for me, too, with an RG351V all those years ago. I still have and use it to this day, only just starting to think about replacing it. And a Steam Deck. I'm happy with my current combo of Deck/RG351V/modded 3DS, but love his content and seeing what new is happening in the industry.
Its not surprising you taught in the past, you have a great way of being engaging and relaxing at the same time. You are also very clear and direct. You deserve a lot more success in the platform. I hope the Steam Deck 2 allows your channel to blow up.
Thanks for keeping it real man. Plain talk, honesty, and integrity are hard to find. Thank you for not relying on antics and brown nosing to get your audience. Thank you for keeping it family friendly and being as thorough as you can. Because of your videos, I was able to set up several devices and learned to compress files to fit more games onto my devices (especially, PS2.) My Odin 2 is a one and done, and my Steam Deck is about to be the same. Anyway, Thank you for all your hard work.
Wow. A podcast length video! I'm here for this! Congratulations brother, you deserve it! One of the nicest guys in handhelds. 1m around the corner my friend!
From one retired squid (OSCS) to another, I gotta say thank you Russ, you made the "barrier to entry" with this hobby much more tenable to someone like me that grew up playing the old-school systems and wanted to revisit - because of you and your efforts, I knew that I could manage to make it work and that you and your guides would make the process as smooth and understandable as possible. So thanks again brother, all 400K+ of us appreciate what you do!
Russ, you're transparency and care for your audience is so refreshing in a world where every RUclipsr is trying to sell you something on behalf of a company. Your success is well-deserved, and I hope you continue to find joy and pride in the work you do!
I just want to say thank you, Russ. You’ve both entertained and informed me. Your RGB30 guide was a big help with my first retro handheld. Keep up the great work!
That’s a breath of fresh air to hear that you don’t script your videos. I think we all love videos that are styled that way. You do a great job at delivering such a calm and natural video every single time.
Without a doubt, this is hands down my go-to RUclips channel when it comes to retro gaming and handhelds. Russ content is top-notch, and I always find myself coming back for the insightful reviews and nostalgic vibes exuding from whatever is playing on that CRT TV in the background
Not that I dislike anything that you produce, but I really enjoyed this one. Especially the C64 story; I grew up with a Spectrum 48k, then a Commodore, followed by Mega Drive and Gameboy, so I get now why we have a lot of similar opinions. As an editor, I also see eye to eye with you when it comes to the story creating element being the most enjoyable and satisfying part of making videos. As far as the negative comments go, I think it's a testament to how well produced your videos are if people have to be that nitpicky. Oh, and I don't get the Jesse Eisenberg comparison AT ALL. I always found him to be quite irritating after a while, but I can happily listen to you talk for hours. Keep up the great work, Russ. You come off as an incredibly genuine person and that's why I think most people love you as much as they do, myself included.
Russ, knowing you and the success you created as a Sailor, and the amazing work you did with your cookbooks, it was no surprise to me that this channel would be just another thing you did incredibly well. You truly deserve all the good that comes your way, and I am looking forward to the continued growth, and seeing whatever other new project you turn out. Congrats on this milestone, and best wishes for all the rest to come!
Very happy with how far you’ve come and all the help you’ve provided. I’ve learned a ton from this channel, and the RG351P was the one I dove in with. Now I’m fighting off the urge to pick up everything I see you work on lol keep enjoying what you do and in the wise words of Bill, stay rad every body
Before the switch came out in 2017 my go to source for gaming news was Spawn Wave (it still is now) and was there when the channel grew and grew. Now that I got myself into the rabbit hole that is retro gaming. You're the go to channel on that topic for me. Congrats on the channel growth and we'll be here to support it going further.
I completely missed the Q&A. Well done on this achievement. You’ve done an incredible job of remaining consistent even when you were still at the military.
Russ: My accent and voice are weird Me: Watches a full video because your explanations are really good and detailed also your voice is calm and soothing
Congratulations on 400,000 subscribers. I am always grateful and enjoy watching. I hope it will be a good channel for a long time to come. From an old gamer from the Korean Navy (full service)..
congratulations. I am watching your review from Korea, on the other side of the world. Your reviews are very professional, your pronunciation is very accurate and you don't use difficult words so even my English isn't good enough so it's easy to understand (and you don't use yard pound hahaha) I'm honored to be one of your 400K subscribers . We will be with you for 1000K and beyond. cheers🥂
Hi Russ, your channel is extremely enjoyable. I appreciate the seriousness you take in testing products and the fact that we can trust you. I would never have fully understood retro handhelds without your explanations and tutorials. Thank you!
Thanks for all that you do Russ! I'm glad that the channel seems to be working for you and I hope the conditions stay good enough for you to continue making them. The retro games and cool devices brought my attention to your channel (almost a couple years ago now) but your attention to detail, your honesty, integrity, your genuine 'nice guy' vibe and the quality of the work you do are what kept me around. Thanks for being you and I wish you the best.
I didnt realize until now how much I wanted a video of you talking casually about your life and interests! This was honestly great and you should do more candid videos like this from time to time.
This channel got me into retro handhelds and taught me so much about how to make those systems my own through custom firmware. Your reviews and guides are simply the best available on RUclips. Thanks so much for all your hard work and congratulations on such a well-deserved milestone!
The thing that really gravitates me toward your channel is your authenticity in presenting your subjects. When i compare your channel to a couple others in the same vein, i can tell that you only push a video to completion if something has clicked with you well enough to warrant it. I really appreciate that.
Well done Russ , cant believe how much this channel has grown since the early days , remember the first video i watched on this channel was for help when i got my RG350M years back and was hooked . Good to see it's just got better and Batter .
Wait a minute! Retro Game Corps is MASTER CHIEF!? Congrats on all your success, we have a lot in common (military service, from WA, age, family) and that explains why I enjoy your content more than most other channels. I couldn't put my finger on it before, but now it makes sense. Oh and I *hate* onions and *love* Funyuns! Here's to 500K soon!
Thanks to this channel I have found a new hobby of buying various retro handhelds, upgrading firmware and just having a great time. Been enjoying playing games from my childhood and it wouldn’t be possible without this channel and community
I just wanted to say thank you Russ for everything you’ve done for the community. I started with the Powkiddy RGB10 Max 2, mainly down to one of your videos and I’ve enjoyed watching your content over the last couple of years (even if I attribute most of my spending to your videos! 😂). Your thoroughness and integrity don’t go unnoticed! Here’s to many more videos to come 🎉
Your passion for these handhelds inspired me to create one in my country at least an FB Group and it continues to grow. A bit slow now, but it certainly grew fast. Congratulations on this milestone!
Proud of you and your channel! I’ve been here from the start and initially complimented how well organized you are and your format was perfect for me. Now learning that you’re a professional in language makes perfect sense! Keep up the great work, you’ll reach 500k without a doubt.
Honestly Russ your written guides are my go to when first setting up a new handheld (your videos are too of course). You bring everything together in an easy to understand step-by-step package. Keep on growing as will be here for it!
I do appreciate the fact that you don't typically sell off review units for personal profit. I have see other youtubers do this and it doesn't sit well with me. Auctioning for charity is at least a way to make a positive difference in the world while also giving joy to someone that will enjoy a device. Thanks for all you do!
Russ, you are such a very cool and nice human being! Of course handhelds and retro videogames are what drive us fans to your channel, but your presentation and discourse are so natural and friendly that we want more and more to hear what you have to say about your gaming and nongaming experiences. You create a sense of friendship and familiarity even though we fans only watch and listen and you don’t really know who we are. A byproduct of the communication method with limited back and forth. Keep up the great work, bruv!!
Russ I'm very proud of you! I remember getting into the retro handhelds around 2019 and stumbled on to your channel when I was looking for reviews on new retro handhelds. When I saw your content I was blown AWAY, because I couldn't believe that you only had 30 subscribers. I then became your 31st and proud to be there since the beginning! I hope you remember when you did your first give away with the 3D printed handles for the RG350. I was one of the winners but didn't get to you on time to give you my mailing address. Either way man YOU'RE THE GOAT in this community no one comes close to your work ethic i these retro handheld videos. You not only do reviews. You do TUTORIALS! And leave nothing out! Just like i said three years ago, face reveal at 50 thousand subs (because I knew you will get there). I can see you hitting a million VERY SOON. Keep up the good work please!
@0:15 - I found you when I was looking for a small handheld and you had maybe 12000 subs at the time. Congratulations your videos have been really helpful and I dont even need a handheld anymore. My great grandfather, grandfather father and I were all in the Navy. Thanks Shipmate.
Congrat's on the growth on the channel Russ! I came across your channel a complete noob looking for help on how to turn my old Vita into an emulation device two years ago and have been addicted to your videos ever since (I'm slowly dragging friends and family in to the hobby now too!). Never stop what you are doing. You're channel is literally the default stop when it comes to emulation and devices because of your easy to understand instructions and reviews. Much ❤ from Sydney Australia!!
As a Minnesotan, it makes so much sense now that that you picked up a bit of Minnesotan accent! I could never quite put my tongue on it, but your voice felt familiar lol! Love the vids, keep it up ❤
Been watching your channel for a long time now Russ, also got into emulation during lockdown days. That being said, just wanted to say that I hope you never change. Your positivity and wholesome demeanor shine through all your videos and it’s one reason why I stick around for it. I truly believe that one of the reasons why so many people love your channel is that it’s like “comfort food” of youtube. It exists in its own vacuum outside all the drama of the internet and outside the depressing nature of real world events. It’s escapism in the best way. Keep it up my friend, can’t wait to see where this hobby goes and how your channel grows with it!
Congratulations Russ! Your videos are pleasant, informative, and centred around practical use for us, the viewers. Glad to see the channel skyrocket, it's richly deserved!
Thanks for sharing you! I bet it's surreal talking to no one but knowing that coming in on half a million people will hear it. I really like your take on brands and ethics. People need sponsorship because people have sponsorship. I mean it's not that simple for sure, but the donating and being in a good place before starting a youtube channel or other type of creative medium is truly the way to do so. I became a pilot quite late in my life, but if I didn't let myself have some stability, I never would have paid for it, or been in a place to stop life just to focus on flight school. I never mentioned it but your voice to ME sounds more like John Carmack - now hear me out, it's not all the time, but the trailing end of an idea or statement really reminds me of listening to his talks on podcasts. No fun made at all, because the way you talk makes it VERY easy to take in all the information you've been saying. It's really because you mentioned it haha. He's a brilliant man so it's a compliment for sure. I hope you get to finishing your novel. Thanks for all the retro gaming information and time, but if you EVER get bored, relax on this channel and make a secondary with a cooking episode, life in Hawaii or something. Lastly just know that at least one person out here thinks you have it DOWN. Your editing, your intro/outro, style switchups and genuine curiosity for everything in a good system really makes you an outstanding youtube channel that I think stands up with people like Gaming Historian, or Retro Ahoy - different areas for sure, but that same sense of polish. Great work, thank you for making what you have.
You're amazing Russ, and a big positive force on your community, and retro/handheld gaming at large. You definitely had a huge hand in making my entry into retro gaming more enjoyable, and helped me find devices/frontends/settings that work for me while spreading that joy to my family and friends too. Keep on doing what you do, and I can't wait to see what's in store next! For 500k, I think a top 3 Steam games by playtime, and your top 3 retro games per system would be awesome. I'd even make a Russ Playlist!
Thanks so much for everything. I have been watching your videos since the beginning and you do such a great job. I’m at dentist at Naval Station Great Lakes and a bunch of us here watch and enjoy your videos. As others have said “In Russ We Trust”. Thanks again for the great fun, assistance, and nostalgia helping us all live our second childhoods and share our passions with our children. Take care!
There is only one word to say... RESPECT ! The way you have made this channel based on your way to comunicate information is just the best on the platform. You are the BEST !!!
Hi Russ! Your videos on EmuDeck and the RGB30 specifically finally got me into emulation after so many years of being turned off by all the setup of it. Your written guides in particular have been lifesavers. For that, you have a subscription forever from me. Thanks for everything!
I recently subbed to your channel. Just these last holidays actually. I didn't know there was a big and growing market for emulation handheld devices... I just saw some online and looked up on RUclips. Great channel! Very descriptive and helpful. It's amazing that you amassed 400K sub (and 31K more since last month) in just 3-4 years! I wanna be a RUclipsr too, this video gave me a bit of insight. You're very genuine and consistent, these are qualities that I found attract people.
This channel has quickly become my all time favorite. Thank you so much for your dedication & commitment to not only your passion, but to your community. Much love, man.
You’ve made a real one stop shop for all of the plethora of new retro handhelds. It wasn’t something I was brave enough to jump into until you made it easy, especially with your online guides. You seem like a really good dude. Thanks for being awesome and sharing your knowledge. You have a kind approach and you make some complicated things much more understandable.
Russ you're one of the few RUclipsrs I actively follow content from. You make good content with information that helps others make informed decisions on retro handhelds. A lot of good channels fail because they overextend and get overworked. Keep up the good work and don't forget who you are!
Congrats on 400k, you deserve many more. You put a lot into your videos and reviews and it really shows. I respect you even more after this, you seem like a solid guy
You rocks Russ. Your videos are the best, simply unmatched in retro gaming. You deserve 1,000,000 subs by this time next year. Btw, the editing of your vides must be crazy.
Congratulations on all of your success Russ! Also, revisit that novel and go for it! Life is too short to live in the what ifs. You made this channel amazing and it was your review on the Miyoo Mini Plus that caused me to purchase it. I use it as a means to catalogue my collection and play my backlog during lunch breaks. I love how deep you describe features and custom firmware. It's easy to tell that you are giving a technical evaluation and an unbiased opinion on whatever you review. That's what sold me on the plus and that is also why I keep listening to your videos. Keep doing what you do and also expand those horizons, pass or fail. Regret nothing and leave no stone unturned.
My respect for you is immense man. I didn't initially think about you being a veteran, but now knowing that it makes perfect sense, well done Master Chief. I was military for a long time too, but not as long as you. I did 5 years in the Marines and another 12 in the Army. Your channel has been hugely inspirational to me and a major help in a shared passion. Thank you for all that you do, and I look forward to your future content.
Really appreciated this, and its funny that the intro sound triggers a sort of nostalgia. Got an rp3+ with my wife last year after lots of videos, and now you're the first place we look when finding something for our daughters to soon enjoy on the retro side as well.
Also, I just read your story on your cook book blog and what a crazy few years you had in the late 2000’s. Glad you’re doing better! Oh and the beard fits you nicely haha.
I think I speak for the whole community when I say this. You're one of the best resources in RUclips for retro gaming! I love the content and you definitely convinced me to get a plethora of retro handheld devices! I just bought the 512 OLED Steam Deck and I think you know which video guide I'm going to watch to set it up 😅
Congrats on the 400K Russ! I'm always looking forward to your videos, and it was nice learning more about you in this one. Lots of respect for your hard work and clean editing style, keep it up!
As someone who discovered this channel when it was just starting, I just want to say, congratulations. You should be proud of yourself. You seem like a nice guy. I'll buy you a beer if I see you sometime.
Congratulations. I really appreciate your videos and I can see the creativity of a chief, the empathy of a teacher, the work ethics of the navy, and the integrity of a friend. Bravo!
I have always loved retro games but very recently entered the retro game handhelds and stumbled across your videos, and they have helped me so much. I truly appreciate what you do. The videos you made make my life a ton easier and helped everything not get overwhelming and confusing. From a new loyal fan, I just want to say thank you!
As always, thanks Russ!!! Several years back I bought my first RG353p after watching several of your videos and I have been hooked ever since. Beyond the hours spent on these devices, where I will be forever thankful is that your content helped me through some pretty tough times. At that time, my father had just passed away from a very painful bout of cancer and because my wife had to leave to care of her own mother, I was often home alone. After mastering the rg353p, I started using your videos and guides to help me hack and upgrade my existing handhelds which allowed me to focus on much less depressing things. Following your growth and progression has been a pure joy, but I will always be thankful for your assistance through those times, so again, thanks for everything you do! Something that is always great about your content, we are always learning something new about you and your life. That is awesome to learn that your father's family was from Minnesota. I have been living here since '96 and can't seem to leave :)
I knew it! I knew you were a fellow linguist. I'm 10 years Air Force, currently, and I went through the Chinese language school at DLI. JBPHH was my first duty station, too. I didn't appreciate it as much until recently, but it was a really cool experience. Kind of like a slice of Monterey, CA but with a sprinkle of Japanese influences. I did NOT expect you to say Master Chief... that's insane. I'm sure you get the vampire accusation a lot because you do not look your age at all. Keep making great content, man! You have convinced me to both buy and ignore so many handhelds purely based on your critiques. They're so thorough, it's hard to disagree with your assessments, but the best part is that they're not even definitive. They're always open for discussion and it's often the case that a pro or con for you might be reverse for me, but the review is still so thorough that I can make my mind up by the end of the video. Thanks for all that you do, and of course, thank you for your service!
I'm not a die-hard fan, just a casual fan who often winds up here when I'm curious how a retro handheld is; your video usually pops up, and I watch b/c past watches of your content was good. But yeah, it was an enjoyable Q&A, nice to get to know you. Quite the background you have there, really nice to be able to retire and still be pretty young and do a large pivot with that under you belt. Very cool. No ideas for 500k, but congrats on 400k, and look forward to more content from ya.
Kudos, Russ! Your hard work bringing us great content is much appreciated. Hawaii is a beautiful state. I was lucky to spend a vacation there as a child and I'd love to visit again someday.
I’ve been with you since 2000 subs. You’ve convinced me to buy the rg351p, v90, s30, rg351v, trimui S, miyoo mini, rp3, rgb30, rg35xx, rg nano. Money and time well spent!!
I don't comment too often on RUclips but just wanted to say I appreciate all the great work you have shared in your channel. Your way of delivering thorough message and analysis in the videos are very inspiring.
Congratulations on reaching 400K subscribers! Well-deserved. :) I appreciate the way your channel explains complex topics, making them easily understandable, especially for newcomers to the scene. Creating RUclips content about handhelds as a profession likely involves more time in device tinkering and information preparation than actual playing just for entertainment reasons. Many enthusiasts, will have the same experience, even if they don't make it for a living. Often, their device recommendations on reddit etc. come from a personal perspective, a perspective of a person that will get one or several few devices every few months or even weeks. Focusing on the latest hot device without considering the perspective of a person who just want's to buy one device for playing with it a long time. Your videos, however, stand out by regarding that perspective, making them invaluable for newcomers trying to find the right device for their use case. Furthermore, I admire that your guides are both comprehensive on one hand and, at the same time, engaging and easy to comprehend on the other. I can't praise that enough. As a web developer, I'm working on a website with a similar information-sharing approach. It aims to provide detailed yet beginner-friendly content, featuring a handheld database that surpasses the usability of the Google Docs spreadsheet. The site will also include a curated list of worthwhile Romhacks and a database of homebrew games for old consoles, addressing the lack of a comprehensive resource for these games. In addition, I plan to create in-depth guides for these topics. I also have so many bookmarks and information snippets that I copied in note documents, because many great things this amazing community did and still does often is scattered and hard to come by as well as hard to understand for people completely new to all of this. I try to change that with my site. Balancing this project with my limited spare time, especially after becoming a father this summer, requires patience. Building a foundation for my website that meets the quality standards I uphold in my professional work takes time. Your videos and your general approach serve as a significant inspiration for my project, and make me truly enthusiastic about its development and give me great motivation to keep on working on it.
Props Russ! Love the level of detail and the written guides are sooo nice. I’ll watch your videos a few times if I’m doing a mod or project but those written guides are so nice to do MODS at your own pace. Sometimes it’s annoying to have to watch a video to do little things or make sure you don’t miss a step.
Marine vet here. I love to watch your guide videos when I'm setting up a new device but also use your written guide to verify I covered everything when setting it up.
I’ve been watching your videos for about an year now and I love the warm, honest approach you’re taking. Also I’m not that into retro gaming, I had an old NES clone in the early 2000s and don’t get back into gaming until about 2015, when I got an used ps3. So I missed almost the whole period in between, what people now consider being retro. What I’m trying to say is that I don’t play old(er) games, I’m just here to watch you enjoying these little handheld devices. I’m thankful for what you’re doing and I hope you won’t get bored soon. Cheers
This was a great behind the scenes look. I think your accent makes for a really unique and listable narration. You could do voiceover or audiobook work. Also, booch is my beverage of choice as well.
Russ don't take this the wrong way but I often watch your videos to fall asleep. Your voice is very calming and the length of your videos is perfect to fall asleep to. Also I finally purchased my first handheld PC (Steam Deck OLED) and am looking forward to reading and watching your Emu Deck guides in the coming weeks (this time without falling asleep).
Russ, you are a gift to the retro community. I love your work. I can’t wait to read your novel. From one novelist to another. It is absolutely hard work.
I found your channel like a year ago or a bit more and I am surprised that you just started during the pandemic. Watching your videos felt like I was watching an established expert channel. I didn't look at your sub number back then I think. Congratulations!
Hey, Russ! Dropping in from Sri Lanka to let you know how much I appreciate your channel. You got me into retro handhelds and I genuinely enjoy the calm, deliberate longform work you do.
Love your content and love your enthusiasm and passion, I had the biggest smile on my face just listening to you talk about your video-making process, glad you found the place for you and things are going well. Keep up the good work!
Thanks everyone, I'm particularly amused by all the comments in Russian and Indonesian. Спасибо and terima kasih :)
Thanks, and keep doing what you're doing. I got a question at the bottom. But to interject briefly and sound negative, we have other RUclipsrs like Unbox Therapy which is just an advertising channel in disguise, MKBHD gets paid hundred-thousands every year, and the likes of ETA Prime which started off neutral, but has also gone the way of accepting paid reviews. So stay true to yourself, if you don't, the viewers can actually notice it.
Now, for my question, which OTHER devices do you use, or want to own?
I was thinking about this question the other day, and came to a realisation. We have different platforms from Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Linux, but these systems behave differently or aren't optimised for certain form-factors. And losing access to one or more can also mean negative experience. For instance, you would have a very negative experience of you had a Phone running Windows, Tablet running Linux, Laptop running Google, and a Desktop running an Apple system. I think the most optimised configuration would be: Phone running Android, Tablet running iOS, Laptop running Windows, and Desktop running Linux, and maybe a Console running PlayStation. This way you get access to all those exclusive content regardless, and the hardware works well with the software. And thus, it narrows down what you want to choose from a sea of options.
Расс спасибо большое за видео. Очень приятно, что можно написать тебе на русском. Как неамериканцу мне хотелось бы сказать, что у тебя очень классный английский, я могу слушать тебя не глядя на экран. Недавно я пережил травмирующий опыт (шучу), когда проходил Xenoblade 3. Там постарались в озвучить героев разными акцентами Англии (лучше бы сюжет написали получше) и это было очень трудно для меня как не носителя языка. Но под конец 150 часов прохождения я понял, что расширил свое знание английского. Но все таки классическое американское произношение мне ближе. Спасибо огромное за то, то ты делаешь. В русскоязычном ретро сообществе многие смотрят твои видео.
Sama sama!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Sama-sama!
Proud of you Russ. You truly deserve all the respect the community gives you.
💯 I also just straight up feel relaxed listening to him 😄🤙🏼
Put some respect on his name!
And we did 😂
The rapid growth of your channel is not a coincidence. It's very clear that you are among the few on RUclips who are so passionate and put in this much care and thought into their videos.
Russ: My accent and voice are weird
Me: *watches every video because your tone relaxes my brain for 20-40 minutes*
Congratulations Russ. Well deserved. It was nice learning more about you. The reviews are what bring the initial views but it’s your character and integrity that keeps everyone coming back. Cheers
I agree with this so much. Just a likable personality...
I didn't expect to watch a 45+ minute behind the veil kind of video, but you are such a great guy that it was enjoyable to hear more about you and everything that lead to where you are now. Always look forward to more of your videos.
Congratulations Russ 🎉 Well deserved 🙂 You're the best!
Interesting how the world turns. Many years ago I found your blog about health and food, (at the time I started Paleo) and loved how you wrote your recipes from a storytelling pov. When you started RGC at first I didn't realise you and The Domestic Man were the same guy, and that only made the bond stronger, because we share those two topics. You deserve all the success you get in your journey (I still look for recipes on TDM) and obviously RGC became one of the best YT channel for retro gaming and devices. Congratulations, Russ, and if you start some project in the future, about any subject, let us know, because it will probably be a great thing to follow!
Thank you for doing this. Your channel is great and its nice getting to know your personal side.
Wow. Much respect brother. I spent a few years as a 31b in the Army also. I would’ve never guessed that you were ever even close to the age to be able to retire after 20 plus.
That was my thought as well. I wouldn't have guessed he was over 30 lol
Being 53 years old I once made fun of Russ for saying that he was old. Now I'm pretty sure he dyes his hair 😅😅 because I never thought he would be old enough to be retired😂... this video was a good idea because it humanizes him and gets him closer to us...
Well done Russ, so proud of you.
Your channel got me into portable gaming, and back into gaming at all in a big way.
Onwards and upwards!
Your JOY of this work and community is clear and ridiculously appreciated. Your positivity is infectious and am now realizing why I gravitate towards your videos over all other retro channels. 😊
Watching this channel grow has been a pleasure. It was this channel that really helped in some tough times. Especially when we were all stuck in the house. You really are like the Bob Russ of the gaming handheld world. I hope you continue to grow and thrive.
Who is "Bob Russ"?
@@sunriseshell Bob Ross + Russ lol
@@Genguts Ha! Whoosh, right over my head!
Thank you Russ. Your methodology is basically a roadmap for anyone passionate about a subject that they want to share or teach to others. Maybe you didn't set out with that in mind, with you're a great educator and role model. Bravo on your accomplishments and look forward to following along.
It was because of Russ I started my emulation journey again, started with my phone, then AYN Odin, now ROG Ally and it has been an incremental growth of knowledge from Russ and Reddit users guiding me. I was always scared of windows emulation and only had Android experience through my phone, with Russ I felt that confidence to know I could dive in and learn more. I got to a point where I got obsessed and now I am decently comfortable to teach others. I helped my coworker get PS2 emulation on their pixel phone and they were astonished.
Same for me, except for me it was the RG35xx and then PowKiddy X55
Russ was the start for me, too, with an RG351V all those years ago. I still have and use it to this day, only just starting to think about replacing it.
And a Steam Deck. I'm happy with my current combo of Deck/RG351V/modded 3DS, but love his content and seeing what new is happening in the industry.
Its not surprising you taught in the past, you have a great way of being engaging and relaxing at the same time. You are also very clear and direct. You deserve a lot more success in the platform. I hope the Steam Deck 2 allows your channel to blow up.
Thanks for keeping it real man. Plain talk, honesty, and integrity are hard to find. Thank you for not relying on antics and brown nosing to get your audience. Thank you for keeping it family friendly and being as thorough as you can. Because of your videos, I was able to set up several devices and learned to compress files to fit more games onto my devices (especially, PS2.) My Odin 2 is a one and done, and my Steam Deck is about to be the same. Anyway, Thank you for all your hard work.
Wow. A podcast length video! I'm here for this! Congratulations brother, you deserve it! One of the nicest guys in handhelds. 1m around the corner my friend!
From one retired squid (OSCS) to another, I gotta say thank you Russ, you made the "barrier to entry" with this hobby much more tenable to someone like me that grew up playing the old-school systems and wanted to revisit - because of you and your efforts, I knew that I could manage to make it work and that you and your guides would make the process as smooth and understandable as possible. So thanks again brother, all 400K+ of us appreciate what you do!
Russ, you're transparency and care for your audience is so refreshing in a world where every RUclipsr is trying to sell you something on behalf of a company. Your success is well-deserved, and I hope you continue to find joy and pride in the work you do!
Thank you for your content sir! Your videos have been a source for comfort, information, and fun to me!
I just want to say thank you, Russ. You’ve both entertained and informed me. Your RGB30 guide was a big help with my first retro handheld. Keep up the great work!
That’s a breath of fresh air to hear that you don’t script your videos. I think we all love videos that are styled that way. You do a great job at delivering such a calm and natural video every single time.
Coolest channel ever! Keep on going. Maybe we can hit 1,000,000!
Without a doubt, this is hands down my go-to RUclips channel when it comes to retro gaming and handhelds. Russ content is top-notch, and I always find myself coming back for the insightful reviews and nostalgic vibes exuding from whatever is playing on that CRT TV in the background
Not that I dislike anything that you produce, but I really enjoyed this one. Especially the C64 story; I grew up with a Spectrum 48k, then a Commodore, followed by Mega Drive and Gameboy, so I get now why we have a lot of similar opinions. As an editor, I also see eye to eye with you when it comes to the story creating element being the most enjoyable and satisfying part of making videos. As far as the negative comments go, I think it's a testament to how well produced your videos are if people have to be that nitpicky. Oh, and I don't get the Jesse Eisenberg comparison AT ALL. I always found him to be quite irritating after a while, but I can happily listen to you talk for hours. Keep up the great work, Russ. You come off as an incredibly genuine person and that's why I think most people love you as much as they do, myself included.
Russ, knowing you and the success you created as a Sailor, and the amazing work you did with your cookbooks, it was no surprise to me that this channel would be just another thing you did incredibly well. You truly deserve all the good that comes your way, and I am looking forward to the continued growth, and seeing whatever other new project you turn out. Congrats on this milestone, and best wishes for all the rest to come!
Thanks Kevin, I'm honored by your kind words.
You should be proud of your history!! Thanks for letting us know!
Very happy with how far you’ve come and all the help you’ve provided. I’ve learned a ton from this channel, and the RG351P was the one I dove in with. Now I’m fighting off the urge to pick up everything I see you work on lol keep enjoying what you do and in the wise words of Bill, stay rad every body
Before the switch came out in 2017 my go to source for gaming news was Spawn Wave (it still is now) and was there when the channel grew and grew. Now that I got myself into the rabbit hole that is retro gaming. You're the go to channel on that topic for me. Congrats on the channel growth and we'll be here to support it going further.
I completely missed the Q&A. Well done on this achievement. You’ve done an incredible job of remaining consistent even when you were still at the military.
Russ: My accent and voice are weird
Me: Watches a full video because your explanations are really good and detailed also your voice is calm and soothing
Congratulations on 400,000 subscribers. I am always grateful and enjoy watching. I hope it will be a good channel for a long time to come. From an old gamer from the Korean Navy (full service)..
congratulations. I am watching your review from Korea, on the other side of the world. Your reviews are very professional, your pronunciation is very accurate and you don't use difficult words so even my English isn't good enough so it's easy to understand (and you don't use yard pound hahaha) I'm honored to be one of your 400K subscribers . We will be with you for 1000K and beyond. cheers🥂
Hi Russ, your channel is extremely enjoyable. I appreciate the seriousness you take in testing products and the fact that we can trust you. I would never have fully understood retro handhelds without your explanations and tutorials. Thank you!
Thanks for all that you do Russ! I'm glad that the channel seems to be working for you and I hope the conditions stay good enough for you to continue making them. The retro games and cool devices brought my attention to your channel (almost a couple years ago now) but your attention to detail, your honesty, integrity, your genuine 'nice guy' vibe and the quality of the work you do are what kept me around. Thanks for being you and I wish you the best.
That was so inspiring to hear about your background and story. Thank you for the time you spent here and I can't wait to work on my own videos!
I didnt realize until now how much I wanted a video of you talking casually about your life and interests! This was honestly great and you should do more candid videos like this from time to time.
This channel got me into retro handhelds and taught me so much about how to make those systems my own through custom firmware. Your reviews and guides are simply the best available on RUclips. Thanks so much for all your hard work and congratulations on such a well-deserved milestone!
The thing that really gravitates me toward your channel is your authenticity in presenting your subjects. When i compare your channel to a couple others in the same vein, i can tell that you only push a video to completion if something has clicked with you well enough to warrant it. I really appreciate that.
Well done Russ , cant believe how much this channel has grown since the early days , remember the first video i watched on this channel was for help when i got my RG350M years back and was hooked . Good to see it's just got better and Batter .
Wait a minute!
Retro Game Corps is MASTER CHIEF!?
Congrats on all your success, we have a lot in common (military service, from WA, age, family) and that explains why I enjoy your content more than most other channels. I couldn't put my finger on it before, but now it makes sense. Oh and I *hate* onions and *love* Funyuns!
Here's to 500K soon!
Russ you're a great youtuber! Great reviews, tutorials, and personality to boot.
Thanks to this channel I have found a new hobby of buying various retro handhelds, upgrading firmware and just having a great time. Been enjoying playing games from my childhood and it wouldn’t be possible without this channel and community
This is like James Bond getting into handhelds.
I just wanted to say thank you Russ for everything you’ve done for the community. I started with the Powkiddy RGB10 Max 2, mainly down to one of your videos and I’ve enjoyed watching your content over the last couple of years (even if I attribute most of my spending to your videos! 😂). Your thoroughness and integrity don’t go unnoticed! Here’s to many more videos to come 🎉
Thank you for your service from one veteran to another.
Thank you for your service in the B-Hole Patrol, sir.
Your passion for these handhelds inspired me to create one in my country at least an FB Group and it continues to grow. A bit slow now, but it certainly grew fast. Congratulations on this milestone!
Heeeeey, girlfriend. I loved this video. by the way, if you ever write an autobiography, you should call it Russ: All The Same.
Proud of you and your channel! I’ve been here from the start and initially complimented how well organized you are and your format was perfect for me. Now learning that you’re a professional in language makes perfect sense! Keep up the great work, you’ll reach 500k without a doubt.
Honestly Russ your written guides are my go to when first setting up a new handheld (your videos are too of course). You bring everything together in an easy to understand step-by-step package. Keep on growing as will be here for it!
I do appreciate the fact that you don't typically sell off review units for personal profit. I have see other youtubers do this and it doesn't sit well with me. Auctioning for charity is at least a way to make a positive difference in the world while also giving joy to someone that will enjoy a device. Thanks for all you do!
Russ, you are such a very cool and nice human being! Of course handhelds and retro videogames are what drive us fans to your channel, but your presentation and discourse are so natural and friendly that we want more and more to hear what you have to say about your gaming and nongaming experiences. You create a sense of friendship and familiarity even though we fans only watch and listen and you don’t really know who we are. A byproduct of the communication method with limited back and forth. Keep up the great work, bruv!!
Russ I'm very proud of you! I remember getting into the retro handhelds around 2019 and stumbled on to your channel when I was looking for reviews on new retro handhelds. When I saw your content I was blown AWAY, because I couldn't believe that you only had 30 subscribers. I then became your 31st and proud to be there since the beginning! I hope you remember when you did your first give away with the 3D printed handles for the RG350. I was one of the winners but didn't get to you on time to give you my mailing address. Either way man YOU'RE THE GOAT in this community no one comes close to your work ethic i these retro handheld videos. You not only do reviews. You do TUTORIALS! And leave nothing out! Just like i said three years ago, face reveal at 50 thousand subs (because I knew you will get there). I can see you hitting a million VERY SOON. Keep up the good work please!
@0:15 - I found you when I was looking for a small handheld and you had maybe 12000 subs at the time. Congratulations your videos have been really helpful and I dont even need a handheld anymore. My great grandfather, grandfather father and I were all in the Navy. Thanks Shipmate.
Congrat's on the growth on the channel Russ! I came across your channel a complete noob looking for help on how to turn my old Vita into an emulation device two years ago and have been addicted to your videos ever since (I'm slowly dragging friends and family in to the hobby now too!). Never stop what you are doing. You're channel is literally the default stop when it comes to emulation and devices because of your easy to understand instructions and reviews. Much ❤ from Sydney Australia!!
As a Minnesotan, it makes so much sense now that that you picked up a bit of Minnesotan accent! I could never quite put my tongue on it, but your voice felt familiar lol! Love the vids, keep it up ❤
Been watching your channel for a long time now Russ, also got into emulation during lockdown days. That being said, just wanted to say that I hope you never change. Your positivity and wholesome demeanor shine through all your videos and it’s one reason why I stick around for it. I truly believe that one of the reasons why so many people love your channel is that it’s like “comfort food” of youtube. It exists in its own vacuum outside all the drama of the internet and outside the depressing nature of real world events. It’s escapism in the best way. Keep it up my friend, can’t wait to see where this hobby goes and how your channel grows with it!
Congratulations Russ! Your videos are pleasant, informative, and centred around practical use for us, the viewers. Glad to see the channel skyrocket, it's richly deserved!
Which retro handled is OSW approved?
Impressive military career! I’m a cpt in the army reserves. I love seeing more vets on RUclips
Thanks for sharing you! I bet it's surreal talking to no one but knowing that coming in on half a million people will hear it.
I really like your take on brands and ethics. People need sponsorship because people have sponsorship. I mean it's not that simple for sure, but the donating and being in a good place before starting a youtube channel or other type of creative medium is truly the way to do so. I became a pilot quite late in my life, but if I didn't let myself have some stability, I never would have paid for it, or been in a place to stop life just to focus on flight school.
I never mentioned it but your voice to ME sounds more like John Carmack - now hear me out, it's not all the time, but the trailing end of an idea or statement really reminds me of listening to his talks on podcasts.
No fun made at all, because the way you talk makes it VERY easy to take in all the information you've been saying. It's really because you mentioned it haha. He's a brilliant man so it's a compliment for sure.
I hope you get to finishing your novel. Thanks for all the retro gaming information and time, but if you EVER get bored, relax on this channel and make a secondary with a cooking episode, life in Hawaii or something.
Lastly just know that at least one person out here thinks you have it DOWN. Your editing, your intro/outro, style switchups and genuine curiosity for everything in a good system really makes you an outstanding youtube channel that I think stands up with people like Gaming Historian, or Retro Ahoy - different areas for sure, but that same sense of polish. Great work, thank you for making what you have.
You're amazing Russ, and a big positive force on your community, and retro/handheld gaming at large. You definitely had a huge hand in making my entry into retro gaming more enjoyable, and helped me find devices/frontends/settings that work for me while spreading that joy to my family and friends too. Keep on doing what you do, and I can't wait to see what's in store next!
For 500k, I think a top 3 Steam games by playtime, and your top 3 retro games per system would be awesome. I'd even make a Russ Playlist!
Thanks so much for everything. I have been watching your videos since the beginning and you do such a great job. I’m at dentist at Naval Station Great Lakes and a bunch of us here watch and enjoy your videos. As others have said “In Russ We Trust”. Thanks again for the great fun, assistance, and nostalgia helping us all live our second childhoods and share our passions with our children. Take care!
There is only one word to say... RESPECT ! The way you have made this channel based on your way to comunicate information is just the best on the platform. You are the BEST !!!
Hi Russ! Your videos on EmuDeck and the RGB30 specifically finally got me into emulation after so many years of being turned off by all the setup of it. Your written guides in particular have been lifesavers. For that, you have a subscription forever from me. Thanks for everything!
I recently subbed to your channel. Just these last holidays actually. I didn't know there was a big and growing market for emulation handheld devices... I just saw some online and looked up on RUclips. Great channel! Very descriptive and helpful. It's amazing that you amassed 400K sub (and 31K more since last month) in just 3-4 years! I wanna be a RUclipsr too, this video gave me a bit of insight. You're very genuine and consistent, these are qualities that I found attract people.
This channel has quickly become my all time favorite. Thank you so much for your dedication & commitment to not only your passion, but to your community. Much love, man.
Russ I can’t believe you don’t script these videos. They are such an effective communication of ideas, I love your work keep it up!!
You’ve made a real one stop shop for all of the plethora of new retro handhelds. It wasn’t something I was brave enough to jump into until you made it easy, especially with your online guides. You seem like a really good dude. Thanks for being awesome and sharing your knowledge. You have a kind approach and you make some complicated things much more understandable.
Russ you're one of the few RUclipsrs I actively follow content from. You make good content with information that helps others make informed decisions on retro handhelds. A lot of good channels fail because they overextend and get overworked. Keep up the good work and don't forget who you are!
Congrats on 400k, you deserve many more. You put a lot into your videos and reviews and it really shows.
I respect you even more after this, you seem like a solid guy
You rocks Russ. Your videos are the best, simply unmatched in retro gaming. You deserve 1,000,000 subs by this time next year. Btw, the editing of your vides must be crazy.
Congratulations on all of your success Russ! Also, revisit that novel and go for it! Life is too short to live in the what ifs. You made this channel amazing and it was your review on the Miyoo Mini Plus that caused me to purchase it. I use it as a means to catalogue my collection and play my backlog during lunch breaks. I love how deep you describe features and custom firmware. It's easy to tell that you are giving a technical evaluation and an unbiased opinion on whatever you review. That's what sold me on the plus and that is also why I keep listening to your videos. Keep doing what you do and also expand those horizons, pass or fail. Regret nothing and leave no stone unturned.
My respect for you is immense man. I didn't initially think about you being a veteran, but now knowing that it makes perfect sense, well done Master Chief. I was military for a long time too, but not as long as you. I did 5 years in the Marines and another 12 in the Army. Your channel has been hugely inspirational to me and a major help in a shared passion. Thank you for all that you do, and I look forward to your future content.
Really appreciated this, and its funny that the intro sound triggers a sort of nostalgia. Got an rp3+ with my wife last year after lots of videos, and now you're the first place we look when finding something for our daughters to soon enjoy on the retro side as well.
Also, I just read your story on your cook book blog and what a crazy few years you had in the late 2000’s. Glad you’re doing better! Oh and the beard fits you nicely haha.
I think I speak for the whole community when I say this. You're one of the best resources in RUclips for retro gaming! I love the content and you definitely convinced me to get a plethora of retro handheld devices! I just bought the 512 OLED Steam Deck and I think you know which video guide I'm going to watch to set it up 😅
Congrats on the 400K Russ! I'm always looking forward to your videos, and it was nice learning more about you in this one. Lots of respect for your hard work and clean editing style, keep it up!
As someone who discovered this channel when it was just starting, I just want to say, congratulations. You should be proud of yourself. You seem like a nice guy. I'll buy you a beer if I see you sometime.
Congratulations. I really appreciate your videos and I can see the creativity of a chief, the empathy of a teacher, the work ethics of the navy, and the integrity of a friend. Bravo!
I have always loved retro games but very recently entered the retro game handhelds and stumbled across your videos, and they have helped me so much. I truly appreciate what you do. The videos you made make my life a ton easier and helped everything not get overwhelming and confusing. From a new loyal fan, I just want to say thank you!
As always, thanks Russ!!! Several years back I bought my first RG353p after watching several of your videos and I have been hooked ever since. Beyond the hours spent on these devices, where I will be forever thankful is that your content helped me through some pretty tough times. At that time, my father had just passed away from a very painful bout of cancer and because my wife had to leave to care of her own mother, I was often home alone. After mastering the rg353p, I started using your videos and guides to help me hack and upgrade my existing handhelds which allowed me to focus on much less depressing things.
Following your growth and progression has been a pure joy, but I will always be thankful for your assistance through those times, so again, thanks for everything you do!
Something that is always great about your content, we are always learning something new about you and your life. That is awesome to learn that your father's family was from Minnesota. I have been living here since '96 and can't seem to leave :)
I knew it! I knew you were a fellow linguist. I'm 10 years Air Force, currently, and I went through the Chinese language school at DLI. JBPHH was my first duty station, too. I didn't appreciate it as much until recently, but it was a really cool experience. Kind of like a slice of Monterey, CA but with a sprinkle of Japanese influences.
I did NOT expect you to say Master Chief... that's insane. I'm sure you get the vampire accusation a lot because you do not look your age at all.
Keep making great content, man! You have convinced me to both buy and ignore so many handhelds purely based on your critiques. They're so thorough, it's hard to disagree with your assessments, but the best part is that they're not even definitive. They're always open for discussion and it's often the case that a pro or con for you might be reverse for me, but the review is still so thorough that I can make my mind up by the end of the video.
Thanks for all that you do, and of course, thank you for your service!
I'm not a die-hard fan, just a casual fan who often winds up here when I'm curious how a retro handheld is; your video usually pops up, and I watch b/c past watches of your content was good. But yeah, it was an enjoyable Q&A, nice to get to know you. Quite the background you have there, really nice to be able to retire and still be pretty young and do a large pivot with that under you belt. Very cool. No ideas for 500k, but congrats on 400k, and look forward to more content from ya.
This has been the go to channel for retro handhelds almost immediately. Glad to see your well deserved success and looking forward to future content!
Kudos, Russ! Your hard work bringing us great content is much appreciated. Hawaii is a beautiful state. I was lucky to spend a vacation there as a child and I'd love to visit again someday.
I’ve been with you since 2000 subs. You’ve convinced me to buy the rg351p, v90, s30, rg351v, trimui S, miyoo mini, rp3, rgb30, rg35xx, rg nano.
Money and time well spent!!
I don't comment too often on RUclips but just wanted to say I appreciate all the great work you have shared in your channel. Your way of delivering thorough message and analysis in the videos are very inspiring.
Congratulations on reaching 400K subscribers! Well-deserved. :)
I appreciate the way your channel explains complex topics, making them easily understandable, especially for newcomers to the scene.
Creating RUclips content about handhelds as a profession likely involves more time in device tinkering and information preparation than actual playing just for entertainment reasons. Many enthusiasts, will have the same experience, even if they don't make it for a living. Often, their device recommendations on reddit etc. come from a personal perspective, a perspective of a person that will get one or several few devices every few months or even weeks. Focusing on the latest hot device without considering the perspective of a person who just want's to buy one device for playing with it a long time. Your videos, however, stand out by regarding that perspective, making them invaluable for newcomers trying to find the right device for their use case. Furthermore, I admire that your guides are both comprehensive on one hand and, at the same time, engaging and easy to comprehend on the other. I can't praise that enough.
As a web developer, I'm working on a website with a similar information-sharing approach. It aims to provide detailed yet beginner-friendly content, featuring a handheld database that surpasses the usability of the Google Docs spreadsheet. The site will also include a curated list of worthwhile Romhacks and a database of homebrew games for old consoles, addressing the lack of a comprehensive resource for these games. In addition, I plan to create in-depth guides for these topics. I also have so many bookmarks and information snippets that I copied in note documents, because many great things this amazing community did and still does often is scattered and hard to come by as well as hard to understand for people completely new to all of this. I try to change that with my site.
Balancing this project with my limited spare time, especially after becoming a father this summer, requires patience. Building a foundation for my website that meets the quality standards I uphold in my professional work takes time. Your videos and your general approach serve as a significant inspiration for my project, and make me truly enthusiastic about its development and give me great motivation to keep on working on it.
Props Russ! Love the level of detail and the written guides are sooo nice. I’ll watch your videos a few times if I’m doing a mod or project but those written guides are so nice to do MODS at your own pace. Sometimes it’s annoying to have to watch a video to do little things or make sure you don’t miss a step.
Marine vet here. I love to watch your guide videos when I'm setting up a new device but also use your written guide to verify I covered everything when setting it up.
I’ve been watching your videos for about an year now and I love the warm, honest approach you’re taking. Also I’m not that into retro gaming, I had an old NES clone in the early 2000s and don’t get back into gaming until about 2015, when I got an used ps3. So I missed almost the whole period in between, what people now consider being retro.
What I’m trying to say is that I don’t play old(er) games, I’m just here to watch you enjoying these little handheld devices. I’m thankful for what you’re doing and I hope you won’t get bored soon. Cheers
This was a great behind the scenes look. I think your accent makes for a really unique and listable narration. You could do voiceover or audiobook work. Also, booch is my beverage of choice as well.
I'm sure I can speak for many people. We really appreciate you and your hard work. And hope that you will not stop doing this any time soon
Congrats Russ, been here since 2020ish, and the growth is all well deserved. One of the best channels quality wise in this segment. Here's to 500k!
Russ don't take this the wrong way but I often watch your videos to fall asleep. Your voice is very calming and the length of your videos is perfect to fall asleep to. Also I finally purchased my first handheld PC (Steam Deck OLED) and am looking forward to reading and watching your Emu Deck guides in the coming weeks (this time without falling asleep).
Russ, you are a gift to the retro community. I love your work. I can’t wait to read your novel. From one novelist to another. It is absolutely hard work.
I found your channel like a year ago or a bit more and I am surprised that you just started during the pandemic. Watching your videos felt like I was watching an established expert channel. I didn't look at your sub number back then I think. Congratulations!
Hey, Russ! Dropping in from Sri Lanka to let you know how much I appreciate your channel. You got me into retro handhelds and I genuinely enjoy the calm, deliberate longform work you do.
Love your content and love your enthusiasm and passion, I had the biggest smile on my face just listening to you talk about your video-making process, glad you found the place for you and things are going well. Keep up the good work!