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00:00:00 – 00:09:27
The video primarily explores the presenter's experience with the Ken Hank super console X2 game stick, a retro emulation setup distributed from China. The device markets an extensive library of over 100,000 games but is found by the presenter to contain around 13,000, including some duplicates. The setup involves an HDMI connection, external power, and low-quality PS2-style controllers. The presenter tests multiple consoles like MAME, Famicom, Game Boy variants, Super Famicom, PS1, and Atari, noting some performance issues such as audio stuttering, visual stretching, and lack of customizable visual settings. Particularly for PS1 and Sega Genesis/Mega Drive games, the emulation struggles with smooth gameplay and consistent music, suggesting potential underpowering or poor configuration. Frustrated with these flaws, the presenter recommends using a Raspberry Pi with RetroPie for a more reliable retro gaming experience and hints at future reviews of more powerful systems.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, the presenter discusses their experience with retro emulation setups from China, specifically products from Ken Hank. They express confusion due to multiple communications from different representatives of the company and receiving devices they don’t recall discussing. The particular device in focus is a new version of the Ken Hank super console X2 game stick, which claims to have over a hundred thousand games. The presenter describes plugging in the device, noting its retro games UI, HDMI connection, and the need for external power. They mention the included PS2 style controllers feel cheaper than usual and detail their initial setup and testing experience, finding nearly 13,000 games available despite the expectation of more.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker is examining a collection of 13,000 games, noting that while there are some duplicates and multiple versions, the list looks respectable so far without excessive redundancy. The focus then shifts to navigating the game system’s interface and exploring various gaming consoles like MAME, Famicom, Game Boy variants, Mega Drive, Super Famicom, PS1, and Atari. The speaker tests a PS1 game, observing slight audio stuttering and stretched visuals, expressing a preference for the original aspect ratio, which unfortunately isn’t an available option. They also mention the absence of visual settings to adjust blurring or smoothing effects. Finally, they attempt to play Mortal Kombat 2, but face an issue where it returns to the game selection screen.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses issues with a gaming system’s performance, particularly when running Sega Genesis/Mega Drive games. They notice that the controls are mapped properly, but the system struggles to run the games smoothly, to the point where the music plays inconsistently. The speaker suggests that the system is either underpowered or improperly configured. They then attempt to play Sonic the Hedgehog 2 but encounter more problems, leading to the recommendation that viewers should invest in a Raspberry Pi with RetroPie for a better and customizable gaming experience. They hint at testing another heavier system with a fancy controller in the next video.