Love your vids, they got me into handhelds way back. But the RGB30 deserves analogue's spot on the list. Analogue has a great product but i can't support how they do business.
Not sure if this was an appropriate gift list. No one is paying that much for gifts for friends. And most of these items are not easily available ie. Analogue products. This video seemed more like a sponsored ad. Next time try a list more realistic for instance gifts under $25 and easily available right now.
@@hxllxhxund It's clear you didn't get my point. It has nothing to do with me not wanting to buy these extravagant PRICEY gifts for my friends. I'm simply pointing out that these gift ideas are way over most peoples budgets. I personally buy gifts for practical reasons over 'How much it costs'. True friends appreciate the sentiment not the VALUE of the gift.
Surprised you recommend the crkd grip so much after your middling review. I actually passed on it after you pointed out the janky kickstand, rattling buttons and shoulder buttons that sound different...
The nitro deck is great I been using it for a few days and just went back to my old joycons but ima go back to the nitro deck. The product is very sturdy so It feels very comfortable to game with anywhere just the whole not being able to dock thing is the only let down because I do like to play docked
I feel like that specifically would bar it from a gift list. For gifts you want to buy something nice, even if a bit useless. Potentially something the recepient can't bring themselves to get because they're not making the value judgement for the plunge, but would like it once they have it. I dunno if a comfort option is anything you'd want unless YOU want it so much you'd already get one for yourself, and over any competing products.
The black and white versions of Analogue Pocket have not been available for some time and still not available. You said the black model was and just checked and still out of stock. The only way to get them as of the the time I am writing this is on the secondary market.
My problem with the retroid pocket 2 designs is that the screen could be so much bigger for just a very minor increase in width. I had one for about a week before I returned it. I have the flip now, but I don't like it's lack of dedicated android buttons. I had to remap M1 and M2 to back and home. I'd rather have them available for other things. Not to mention the screen is still too small on the flip for my comfort. I assume their choices have more to do with panel availability and battery life than anything else.
@@ExiledRetro Thankfully I haven't had any problems so far, but I'm also not a heavy user. I've been thinking about ditching it and picking up an odin 2 if I'm being honest.
@oceankhayne I had number 1499 of the sport red. On day 2 maybe the 4th time I opened it up the hinge snapped. Definitely go for the odin. I have a loki max and I love it.
Sounds good I'll pick one up then for those style games. Do you know of any good devices that could play games like donkey kong country tropical freeze (wii u?) for under ~$150?@@RetroDodo
Gaming Frames should do a kit. They send the frame and the backboard and adhesive....and I could mount my own portables. The ones I've had for decades would mean more than some random on they have.
My issue with the Analogue pocket is that it’s not just $200, shipping to the U.K. when I successfully got in line for the new editions was $100! $100 just for shipping. Are they shipping from the Moon and back first??
Some of these products look like allot of fun and I could see myself buying for my husband or adult children. But what had me cracking up😂 was the side of the controls on the arcade quarter machine how would 4 people comfortable play the game?? You would have to invest in additional controllers.
Retroid Pocket 2S sucks, takes so much time to get anything working on it. Software is not setup at all, you have to manually configure controls and settings. Also, it's not $99, it's $130 shipped for the 4 GB model.
I right away checked out the Grid frames, wallet out for a NES or SNES controller frame. But then on closer inspection, the NES frame is littered with SNES sprite, and the SNES frame is littered with NES sprites. There's sadly just no way I could put either up without it it nagging me. I might pull the trigger on the Game Boy one though, but I think I've seen a few of these around, and will do my research. If I was to begin a collection, I want it to be with someone who has a higher consistent level :)
Were the latest Grid models mentioned paid for out of pocket? They're cool but at ~£200 when not on discount, pretty pricey. I'm going by the only reference on site mentioning "They were kind enough to send over some samples for us to unbox" from 2021. That makes a bit of a difference when your dropping your own hard earned cash on them. I appreciate that they're still sticking and stuff, but just wondering would you drop that money on it personally, I'm tempted for some gifts for friends but a bit put off by the sticker price.
@@RetroDodoThanks for the reply, that's very appreciated. I do really like the look of them but wasn't sure if they justify the price as you see some horror stories on stuff like that. Thanks 🙌
6:03 until you mentioned the Lego my heart skipped a beat. I thought somebody had actually gone out their way recreating entire pacman game using a physical electronic circuit board or magnetic board with marbles or metal sprite plates. Imagine how cool it would be to make an actual physical pacman that plays just like pacman, but is not a video game, with no monitor? It's it's own thing.
I think I’ve got the full set: Android Pocket, clear smoke, ticked! It’s brilliant. I had to buy mine on eBay after spending over a minute on circling cats and traffic lights at launch, by which time, all colours sold out. I’ve got some Lego, I’ll find the instructions for the arcade, I cannot afford anything else now or in the future. Ticked! I’ve got a Retroid Pocket 3 Plus and an Android RG353PS. Their average is the 2S. Ticked. I’ve got some picture frames and broken gaming electronics that I cannot put together. Ticked! Old keyboard hanging around, ticked! I’ve got Super Mario Bros NES, Super Mario Bros Deluxe GBC, GB Super Mario Land 1,2,3, New Super Mario DS and 3DS. When I finish more than a few of these, I’ll get the rest. Ticked! I’ve just put your book into my Amazon shopping basket, despite a disgruntled customer being really pissed about three pages on Game & Watch and a Star Wars edition of PSP. Some people! Ticked! Evercade and all those consoles surely play on my emulators, ticked! Ninja Turtles... Oh, bugger! I just wasted all this time...
I feel stupid asking but do the Analogue Pockets work with GBA cartridges? I know they, gameboy/maybe gamboy color cartridges were scattered around in the clip but I'm an idiot & got the impression only GB games worked on it, Some of these sound interesting, I was tempted to get the Retroid Pocket 3+ cause someone was messing with Wii/Gamecube games so I could take Wii, GBA, DS & other stuff on the go plus the most hilarious thing is that I can run the app Mixing Meet which is a fan recreation of the Tamagotchi Meets/On app that was shut down. Also CRKD Nitro Deck sounds really useful for my Switch.
Analog pocket is out of stock (even the black). So this is now a list of 9 gifts and one historical curiosity (until Analog starts making their pocket again).
That book's cover could have been the outer shell of the Gameboy Advance SP. It would have made it look like a massive GBA. Modified to avoid copywrite, of course.
What use would i possibly have for two large buttons attached to my keyboard on an extra long cable?! *Looks at feet....then looks at window running OSRS "Hmmmmm......"
Analogue pocket has been sold out for a while, and the little bit more on eBay is laughable. Is $500+ just a little bit more? You can really see which creators are out of touch
Will you come out with a list for friends that are not greedy GenZ incels who can only make money through ponzi/crypto scams, nepotism or shilling for a billionaire that's SOOO into graded Pokemon cards (born decades after the first game's release) while they watch the world burn and little children die of hunger/war from their weasel "man caves" that they either inherited or stole the money for? I hope that video comes it would be helpful to us non-schizophrenics
Love your vids, they got me into handhelds way back. But the RGB30 deserves analogue's spot on the list. Analogue has a great product but i can't support how they do business.
Finally, 2 buttons big enough my father will be able to see
That handheld book is stunning. I want to get this one for sure! Very beautiful book.
Idk where you found the Lego Pacman set for $99 but Lego has it listed for $269.99. It's an awesome set but expensive.
It's obviously a Chinese knockoff, of course a Lego at that size is expensive.
Sorry, we forgot to reset the price in editing, you are correct it’s $269.
Was about to comment that, it's $350CAD
Analogue pocket is only the 'most in-demand' because they actively refuse to produce it in numbers that can fill demand.
I clicked on the video because if the gameboy in the thumbnail. No actual gameboy in the video.
This was a good list, I would love getting any of these for Xmas.
Just ordered that book a few days ago 💜
Not sure if this was an appropriate gift list. No one is paying that much for gifts for friends. And most of these items are not easily available ie. Analogue products. This video seemed more like a sponsored ad. Next time try a list more realistic for instance gifts under $25 and easily available right now.
Inflation is crazy
Weird way to say you don't like your friends but okay
@@hxllxhxund It's clear you didn't get my point. It has nothing to do with me not wanting to buy these extravagant PRICEY gifts for my friends. I'm simply pointing out that these gift ideas are way over most peoples budgets. I personally buy gifts for practical reasons over 'How much it costs'. True friends appreciate the sentiment not the VALUE of the gift.
I spend well over $50-$75 on gifts for my friends on bdays and Christmas. But I know every relationship is different I guess 🤷🏻♂️
The book at the start is about £25 on amazon he just rounded up
You should have included a duster as one of the gifts on the list. Good job showing off your cleaning skills.
I want an RP3 plus for xmas but the odin 2 obliterated my hype for it lol
Just ordered the book. So exited
Thanks so much!!
I think the RG405m with Gamma OS is the best pocket handheld ever made. Picked one up for £140.
What's the cheapest list ? 😂
Our book. ;)
@@RetroDodoshameless
@@ajcicsAvailable now on showtime
Use your own android phone to emulate retro games, unless you have an iPhone, in which you’ll have to buy a separate $30 Chinese handheld 😂
@@thetechrealist You can use emulators on iPhone
Surprised you recommend the crkd grip so much after your middling review. I actually passed on it after you pointed out the janky kickstand, rattling buttons and shoulder buttons that sound different...
If you can get past those minor things, it really is great.
My car makes a loud rattle as I drive it, but if you wear headphones it really is great.
The nitro deck is great I been using it for a few days and just went back to my old joycons but ima go back to the nitro deck. The product is very sturdy so It feels very comfortable to game with anywhere just the whole not being able to dock thing is the only let down because I do like to play docked
I feel like that specifically would bar it from a gift list. For gifts you want to buy something nice, even if a bit useless. Potentially something the recepient can't bring themselves to get because they're not making the value judgement for the plunge, but would like it once they have it. I dunno if a comfort option is anything you'd want unless YOU want it so much you'd already get one for yourself, and over any competing products.
The black and white versions of Analogue Pocket have not been available for some time and still not available. You said the black model was and just checked and still out of stock. The only way to get them as of the the time I am writing this is on the secondary market.
My problem with the retroid pocket 2 designs is that the screen could be so much bigger for just a very minor increase in width. I had one for about a week before I returned it. I have the flip now, but I don't like it's lack of dedicated android buttons. I had to remap M1 and M2 to back and home. I'd rather have them available for other things. Not to mention the screen is still too small on the flip for my comfort. I assume their choices have more to do with panel availability and battery life than anything else.
Be careful. I'm on my third flip from the hinge breaking. So far number 3 has been fine.
@@ExiledRetro Thankfully I haven't had any problems so far, but I'm also not a heavy user. I've been thinking about ditching it and picking up an odin 2 if I'm being honest.
@oceankhayne I had number 1499 of the sport red. On day 2 maybe the 4th time I opened it up the hinge snapped. Definitely go for the odin. I have a loki max and I love it.
Bad eye sight much 😢
@@CarlosDiaz-fs6cv I'm in my 40s now, so eye strain is starting to be an issue, yes.
Thanks for the book, it’s an awesome piece of work and I luv it ❤
Should i buy the rgb30 or pocket 2s? 🤔 both ive seen have stellar reviews
Depends how much power you want. Both are really great. But the RGB30 is for PS1 and under ideally.
Sounds good I'll pick one up then for those style games. Do you know of any good devices that could play games like donkey kong country tropical freeze (wii u?) for under ~$150?@@RetroDodo
I have the Miyoo mini plus it’s awesome
A really nice gift guide!
You can also get just the frame and put your own console in it which is neat.
Gaming Frames should do a kit. They send the frame and the backboard and adhesive....and I could mount my own portables. The ones I've had for decades would mean more than some random on they have.
The 8BitDo keyboard looks great, just wish they built in a numerical pad
My issue with the Analogue pocket is that it’s not just $200, shipping to the U.K. when I successfully got in line for the new editions was $100! $100 just for shipping. Are they shipping from the Moon and back first??
😅
Great list! My girlfriend has to know where you got your sweater?? She loves it!
ASOS
I just ordered your book!!! Cant wait to read it tomorrow.
Thanks you so much, that's beyond appreciated! 🙏
Hey im reading thru it now and im loving it.
U probably already caught it but fyi i think there is a small mistake on p113 ref photo# 212 hori d-pad😅.
8:28 I'm getting the Nitro Deck Classic Grey. That one looks so good.
what camera do you use to record? quality is very good
Some of these products look like allot of fun and I could see myself buying for my husband or adult children. But what had me cracking up😂 was the side of the controls on the arcade quarter machine how would 4 people comfortable play the game?? You would have to invest in additional controllers.
Retroid Pocket 2S sucks, takes so much time to get anything working on it. Software is not setup at all, you have to manually configure controls and settings. Also, it's not $99, it's $130 shipped for the 4 GB model.
I right away checked out the Grid frames, wallet out for a NES or SNES controller frame. But then on closer inspection, the NES frame is littered with SNES sprite, and the SNES frame is littered with NES sprites. There's sadly just no way I could put either up without it it nagging me. I might pull the trigger on the Game Boy one though, but I think I've seen a few of these around, and will do my research. If I was to begin a collection, I want it to be with someone who has a higher consistent level :)
Now do a genuine one that isn’t all ads. Oh wait. All your videos are ads.
Can you review the RG405V !? I’m going to buy one and would like to see how good is it !! cheers
I have a handheld history on my coffee table right now. and it ALWAYS gets picked up.
That Handheld collection book looks really good! Do you ever plan on a digital release (preferably Kindle) or would it be strictly hardbook?
Were the latest Grid models mentioned paid for out of pocket? They're cool but at ~£200 when not on discount, pretty pricey. I'm going by the only reference on site mentioning "They were kind enough to send over some samples for us to unbox" from 2021. That makes a bit of a difference when your dropping your own hard earned cash on them. I appreciate that they're still sticking and stuff, but just wondering would you drop that money on it personally, I'm tempted for some gifts for friends but a bit put off by the sticker price.
We have purchased two in the past, a total of three/four has been sent to us as samples over the last couple years.
@@RetroDodoThanks for the reply, that's very appreciated. I do really like the look of them but wasn't sure if they justify the price as you see some horror stories on stuff like that. Thanks 🙌
Amazing where I can buy those retro stuff?
6:03 until you mentioned the Lego my heart skipped a beat. I thought somebody had actually gone out their way recreating entire pacman game using a physical electronic circuit board or magnetic board with marbles or metal sprite plates.
Imagine how cool it would be to make an actual physical pacman that plays just like pacman, but is not a video game, with no monitor? It's it's own thing.
Yes
I think I’ve got the full set:
Android Pocket, clear smoke, ticked! It’s brilliant. I had to buy mine on eBay after spending over a minute on circling cats and traffic lights at launch, by which time, all colours sold out.
I’ve got some Lego, I’ll find the instructions for the arcade, I cannot afford anything else now or in the future. Ticked!
I’ve got a Retroid Pocket 3 Plus and an Android RG353PS. Their average is the 2S. Ticked.
I’ve got some picture frames and broken gaming electronics that I cannot put together. Ticked!
Old keyboard hanging around, ticked!
I’ve got Super Mario Bros NES, Super Mario Bros Deluxe GBC, GB Super Mario Land 1,2,3, New Super Mario DS and 3DS. When I finish more than a few of these, I’ll get the rest. Ticked!
I’ve just put your book into my Amazon shopping basket, despite a disgruntled customer being really pissed about three pages on Game & Watch and a Star Wars edition of PSP. Some people! Ticked!
Evercade and all those consoles surely play on my emulators, ticked!
Ninja Turtles... Oh, bugger! I just wasted all this time...
Love these lists very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
I feel stupid asking but do the Analogue Pockets work with GBA cartridges? I know they, gameboy/maybe gamboy color cartridges were scattered around in the clip but I'm an idiot & got the impression only GB games worked on it,
Some of these sound interesting, I was tempted to get the Retroid Pocket 3+ cause someone was messing with Wii/Gamecube games so I could take Wii, GBA, DS & other stuff on the go plus the most hilarious thing is that I can run the app Mixing Meet which is a fan recreation of the Tamagotchi Meets/On app that was shut down. Also CRKD Nitro Deck sounds really useful for my Switch.
Yes it plays GBA cartridges.
Saw the analog pocket in the picture… ya not watching this sorry ha 😂
Analog pocket is out of stock (even the black). So this is now a list of 9 gifts and one historical curiosity (until Analog starts making their pocket again).
Im sure theyll have more in time for the holidays. If theyre smart they will at least
8bitdo ... If UK layout keycaps become an option (or 3rd party) 🤞
That book's cover could have been the outer shell of the Gameboy Advance SP. It would have made it look like a massive GBA. Modified to avoid copywrite, of course.
Pimin 4 the best switch game this years
What use would i possibly have for two large buttons attached to my keyboard on an extra long cable?!
*Looks at feet....then looks at window running OSRS
"Hmmmmm......"
El analog poket cuesta lo mismo que el steam dek dónde vivo
On the GBA why is there a Pokemon TCG as the screen shot? That's just odd.
So true. 😅
what's the game called at 12:23
Does the book deliver worldwide
Im just here to buy myself something
The best gift would be Brandon starting an onlyfans. ❤️
Yoooo what the… 👀
$99 for the Pacman Lego set? BS - it’s $269 at lego store and your amazon link shows it at $369!
That's a solid list right there.
Thanks for watching!
Can we have a room tour?
In all honesty, the backwall is the only thing worthy of attention, it's a mess behind the camera. 😅
Analogue pocket has been sold out for a while, and the little bit more on eBay is laughable. Is $500+ just a little bit more? You can really see which creators are out of touch
We can see them on eBay for £300 buy it now. Maybe US a bit more if you’re looking at sealed.
Pretty stupid suggestion as a gift either way
I wouldnt even spend that much on myself let alone someone else.
Treat yoself!
So you get me the Lego Pac-Man for $99 please brand new :) , I have one
Whoops! 😅
F analogue pocket
Bit early ay it
A Capcom handheld with four buttons for street fighter? Ew.
Will you come out with a list for friends that are not greedy GenZ incels who can only make money through ponzi/crypto scams, nepotism or shilling for a billionaire that's SOOO into graded Pokemon cards (born decades after the first game's release) while they watch the world burn and little children die of hunger/war from their weasel "man caves" that they either inherited or stole the money for?
I hope that video comes it would be helpful to us non-schizophrenics
I like the bald guy better now
Same.