@BarniDeDino not bringing the steam deck oled is a huge clue. Takes forever to fly from Hawaii. Battery life is a huge factor on these flights, so I definitely think it's an ASUS event, especially since they're close to NYC often. Again, not trying to knock the Ally too hard, but yeah 😂
As long as he’s still playing games and showing us an occasional new device I’d be all for it! things change. Nothing last forever. Let’s enjoy the ride together 😊
I live in NYC and anyone watching this video who is going should absolutely check out Wonderville, an awesome indie arcade bar. Unlike other bar arcades, this doesn’t have classic games you’ve played before. It’s entirely new independent games with really cool gimmicks and mechanics and it’s such a fun time. It’s like if real arcade games were still being made in 2024, truly a great time.
I'm in NYC as well and always looking for new gaming spots! Where is this Wonderville? It sounds like an in-between of Barcade (any of the three) and Dave & Buster's and I'm totally for it.
I came to ask the same question…I’ve been to Barcade about a dozen times. And Sunshine Laundry if you’re into pinball but this other place sounds cool.
For anyone visiting NYC, Videogames New York is a pretty neat store in East Village just a quick subway ride away from midtown. Their prices are decent and they have a pretty good selection considering how small the store is.
"I won't be able to talk about why I went until next week." "I brought the ROG Ally for a very specific reason that we will talk about next week." Best "clues" as to why you were in NYC. It sounds like the Next-Gen ROG Ally hands-on for influencers.
Rather the 2024 model (already announced the ROG Ally X) than a true next gen model. Bigger battery, redesigned to also not have the SD reader that can melt your SD cards (yup), and also with faster/higher bandwidth memory but no change in the CPU/GPU. More bandwidth is good tho, I'd guesstimate it could bring up to 10% more perf!
Life-long New Yorker and I’ve actually never been to / never thought to go to the reading room at the library. Looks so cool I’ll definitely be checking it out someday soon
Great video, fun to visit NYC vicariously. Brill also to see you meet up with the Phawx and Wulff, it really feels like the UA-cam retro gaming crowd is a little Oasis of friendliness in a sea of toxicity. Looking forward to the reveal next week!
I got a bunch of Neo Geo Pocket stuff off eBay 15-plus years ago when a warehouse apparently found a bunch of NGPC stuff and sold it off. $10 or so a game. Seeing $100-150 a game in your vid is mind blowing
Really cool to see what game stores are in other places. Can't wait to see what the big event was! And I'm 100% using your wife's snack box idea, that was genius 😄
The Nintendo Store is always a fun visit. Back when it was the Pokémon center I went there often. I usually don't pickup anything there either but it's fun to look at the museum. It's a shame they don't have the Gulf War mined DMG, I thought they would still have it. I haven't been there in about ten years but whenever I'm in the city I stop by it.
When my wife and I were dating, she grew up about an hour from the city, so we visited a few times. One trip we walked around all day, and went to go see spamalot. After it ended we got up to leave and my legs were like jelly, I almost fell off the balcony. After we got home, I checked and we walked roughly 11 miles that day. We also didn't get arrested at the Nintendo store.
Those old retro game stores reminded me of a store I used to love going to years back that sold all sorts of retro games, called Cash in Culture. I’d always make it a point to go there every time I went to the mall it was in, and it was the best
The Whitney is great, the only caveat if you visit NY for art is avoid the period when they are setting up galleries because most of the galleries (e.g. in Chelsea) are closed, and most museums have entire areas closed for renovation/preparation :)
Man, it's unfortunate you guys didn't go to videogames new york in the east village. So many retro prodcuts, games and even demo consoles. You guys should visit it next time in NYC.
Haha, great vid! A little surreal because that Chipotle in your b-roll is right beside my office building and I’ll also sometimes go to JNL or Book Off on a lunch break! Glad you had a great time in NYC!!
I just got back from a trip to Alaska and ended up only bringing my Switch and VITURE glasses. Weird for me because I thought I might bring my newish RP35xx+, Steam Deck or Pimax Portal, but when I sat down to think about the types of games that I wanted to play along with the portability of the device for some reason the size and capabilities of the switch (plus the game backlog) came out on top. And the XR glasses were an incredible match with the switch. I totally recommend them to anyone who is interested and either travels a lot or has a lot of gaming time without a TV available.
that guy's a jerk, but even the scent of rancid nuts isn't going to kill someone with the allergy. It may not be fair. It's definitely a 🤬 hassle. When it is a matter of life or death, the more you can mitigate the risks through your own actions, rather than trust in others you don't have any control over, the better. Technically, the hobby box or even a self filled ziploc will have way less nut scent, than if he opened a factory package, like the airlines used to distribute, that the force to open could launch particles. Even the factory nut jar has more nut scent. The bigger risk is if traces get on his or his family's hands and then plane isn't cleaned properly. The next passenger unknowingly gets the unseen, unfelt nuts on their hands then touches and ingests the nut traces after that. The airline is who gets sued when they're the ones that didn't clean the plane properly between passengers. Someone that worried about a deadly allergy is going to do their best to be on a plane's first flight, when is just been cleaned, no passengers. They don't just trust the airline, they will clean the space before they touch anything, possibly multiple times. Also, bring their own food to avoid any contaminents in the provided food. Also, make a point not to touch the food with their own hands (if not definitely clean) , (allergens aren't the only thing you don't want to be ingesting from high human traffic or traveling) , but clean utensils, maybe fresh food safe gloves. Also, carry an epi pen. I'm still p*ssed at the doctors that screw people out of epi pens. Additionally, definitely don't buy the no refundable, transferable tickets. The odds are pretty low that someone in the next flight was rushed to ER or died. If he and his kids handle the nuts responsibly, then there shouldn't have been any risk. Having been in a lot of transit, there's worse things. I was thankful I didn't have to wear additional ppe, like a rare other passenger.
Im planning a trip to New York for this summer, I never realized how many places there are to actually check out, Im super excited : D your trip looked awesome !
I was born and raised there. Lived in Brooklyn for 30+ years and I STILL haven’t experienced everything. Going back to visit hopefully in the winter to catch up on some things I missed out on when I was there. So much to do in New York. Such a great place to visit every now and again
@@crashdude7589 I don't think they would be able to make a video about the next Nintendo console a week from now. Nintendo likely won't talk about it until at least the fall.
Russ you do amazing things always, just wanted to let you know, this thumbnail appeared but I didn't register it as a RGC video, so I didn't click it until just now, after I went 'hey I haven't seen a RGC video in maybe a week' went to your channel, and here it is.
I would have packed a bunch of hand held devices as well!! Huge fan of your channel Russ, I agree J&L are pretty pricey but do have select games that would take awhile to get on a regular order. I used to work at an office close to that store and would visit often.
"Maritozzi" (the singular is "maritozzo") is a typical Italian sweet, simple and amazing, very common around Rome 😊 I live in southern Italy, where they are less common, but I always enjoy them!
thanks for sharing, im visiting new york for the first time and visited every spot you mentioned. grabbed the red 2ds from book off that’s in the video lol
@RGC I'm so happy for you it must be a blast having such a fun way to make living. You have been so helpful keeping us who love emulation gaming up on the new devices and getting the most out of them much appreciation keep up the good work and have fun! 😊
I travel quite a bit (off to Taiwan in 2 weeks). I bought an XD Bobby Hero backpack for travel. It's great, lots of compartments, netting, water resistant and knife resistant. I travel with my laptop, Steam Deck and Switch. Takes them all easily.
I remember my first trip to NY to visit my aunts and cousins several years ago. The first thing I looked forward to was visiting Nintendo World, where I bought pretty neat stuff, like imported Mario merchandise, Nintendo World mugs, Mario shirts, and some games like Dance Dance Revolution Mario Mix, New Super Mario Bros., and Mario Kart DS. Then I went to Chinatown, where I bought a Famicom Game Boy Micro from a retro game store. Also, those train trips, I loved them! Next time I visit New York, I try to visit these stores, too.
My lady is from NY. Lived there most her life. I lived there with her for several years. I’ve been to the Nintendo store several times. It was the Nintendo World then. I have photos of the desert storm game boy. The damn thing was still running every time I went there. We lived in Brooklyn. She was from the lower east side. We had a plus size woman’s boutique not to many blocks from Katz deli.
I was at NYC for a choir trip for my highschool. And we somehow did pretty much everything you could there in a few days. Went to a few museums. Went to broadway (We saw Matilda and Phantom of the Opera it was freaking cool!) And even had a $1.50 pizza and went to other restaurants. We also sang songs as well. Forgot what we sang. Great trip. Found out my crush hated my guts though. I was weird kid lol. Got really bitter after. But otherwise it was fun. I haven’t been there for tech related things but I”m sure you had fun!
02:20 Don't forget to bring an adaptor along with this brick if you're going to non western countries. The outlets in a lot of countries don't support your brick's plug.
north face backpacks are built like tanks. i still have mine. However I also use a pacsafe backpack that is about 8 years old (has good anti theft features).
Suggest if you are going to a shoplifter/robber paradise like NYC where you will be arrested for fighting off robbers, that you upgrade your bags to the theftproof kind (Pacsafe or Travelon) to protect your gaming equipment. When I travel, I take my laptop and Steam Deck in a Pacsafe bag that is made of cut proof steel wires and anti theft zippers.
God! I want those retro games physically but reality is I am a college (Class-12) student, didn't start to do job yet and l'm living in Bangladesh. 😔 Anyways, thank you sir for this nice NYC tour video. I like it. 💖 I have been watching your videos since 2021. Your channel is really special for me. Another thing, the title is funny, interesting & attractive. 👍 Love from Bangladesh ❤️
Russ, you definitely went in some good weather. Whatever New York gets for weather, it’s almost a guarantee we’ll get the same weather in NS about a day later. And yeah, it’s been great here for about 2 weeks now. Sounds like a good trip
Sounds like a thoroughly pleasant trip you had. Have you ever heard of a film critic who happens to live around the areas you visited known as Cole Smithey? He's apparently rather eccentric, but mildly funny
Wow Hop, decent choice, very old school for sure. Wu's Wonton King is a fave for us. Please tell me you hit the Chinatown Ice Cream factory. Very unique flavors and I can't help but hitnit every time I go. Mei Lai Wah, is across the street and the baked roast pork buns are to die for. Tonchin is a great choice for ramen in NYC but there are so many really great ramen places in NYC, it can often be hard to decide. I live in the Westchester burbs and head in to eat all the time.
J&L has a unique selection but they have ripoff prices. I'd say theyre only good for their repair services since theres not much other options in the city
I don't want to be rude or anything like that, but though "shake shack" isn't something my European mind would typically recognize, that specific location is where a naked lady was posing for some sort of performance art thing last I was there with my wife in the summer of '23. Or to be more precise at the right side of the bottom of that high line staircase.
I've been to Wo Hop and Halal Guys before and they're both A+. They opened a few Halal Guys stores where I am in VA but it doesn't feel the same as getting it from the truck. Close but not quite the same.
I'm still bummed I didn't see a show in The West End, in London. I have seen shows on Broadway. Do stage door, too. If they're big Hollywood names, don't expect the usual chill stage door experience (in fact if they're too big - like Hugh Jackman & Daniel Craig at peak - , you'll not even get a proper stage door experience, cuz there will be crowds of people who didn't see the show and they'll be pretty far away beelining from door to get away car). It can still be interesting experience, while you stand around processing the show you just saw. Stage door, you can extend the experience of a great show, get a very friendly memorable experience and add to your playbill souvenir. I love Wicked, still mad about it, 20 years already, whoa! The various actors in the stage productions are phenomenal, in and out of Wicked. It's different from the book, if you've only read the book, but it's good background, since the musical is fast to keep up with. I'm not sure about Arianna Grande as Galinda, but I'm even looking cautiously forward to the two part movie. I saw the library, it is such a great break from the city and lovely to chill in. So was this super zen place I had a meal and tea. I still recall what it looked felt like, but can't recall the name. I apparently don't see my New York stuff recorded in locations or reviews, sigh. The places in New York where it feels like you went through a portal into an awesome space are such a treat and total vibe changers. In NY, you gotta get some pizza. Don't stop at just any old cheap side walk slice , though. Look up a proper place to really enjoy one of the best slices or pies. Even mid to upper will be good though. If you got a place with a microwave and mini fridge (or just enough mouths) , definitely pick up or get one delivered. Just any old cheap slice isn't giving yourself the best of NYC pizza. That pizza saved me from starving running between stuff or from being tired and going to sleep without dinner. I'm totally guilty myself of not getting much outta Manhattan, but there's a lot more to New York than Manhattan. The biggest thing that really surprised me going to New York was how friendly and helpful people were. There was such a stereotype, but it was so welcoming. I know stereotypes are stupid, but somehow I feel prey to that one. Which after the fact, I was like, duh, that many people can't coexist in that density, if they were actually hostile. One of the friendliest cities I've been to, in the world. I am glad I experienced NY long before covid, increasing vacancy and current issues.
You ACTUALLY labeled the Empire State Building? Whatever Google is telling you about your demos, I am sure it doesn't imply you need to label very well-known landmarks.
“Hey Doug, I think that’s the emulation guy, let’s get him!”
Hey! Emulation Guy, we don't take kindly to your types in here!
'e took er juuubs!
@@JuanAMatos-zx4ub e durk e durrr
Dey took er jerbs!
DUKK DUKKERRRR DUKKKKKK!!!
Speculation: He got to see the Ally X.
this is very likely, no other reason to bring the rog ally on the trip
@@Heavyshadowsound casual disrespect LOL
@BarniDeDino not bringing the steam deck oled is a huge clue. Takes forever to fly from Hawaii. Battery life is a huge factor on these flights, so I definitely think it's an ASUS event, especially since they're close to NYC often. Again, not trying to knock the Ally too hard, but yeah 😂
That's EXACTLY what I thought..
Impossible
/s
What a title.
I don't get the reference
@@_-JR01he didn’t get arrested 😂
@@CarcosaheadOh true*
*I didn't get arrested for this comment
@@_-JR01he brought an em*lator to the Nintendo store. He's lucky he left with his life.
@@beeektursay it ain't so! 😱
The slow pivot to a travel blogging channel once all these handhelds are capable of running everything is in progress.
As long as he’s still playing games and showing us an occasional new device I’d be all for it! things change. Nothing last forever. Let’s enjoy the ride together 😊
I live in NYC and anyone watching this video who is going should absolutely check out Wonderville, an awesome indie arcade bar. Unlike other bar arcades, this doesn’t have classic games you’ve played before. It’s entirely new independent games with really cool gimmicks and mechanics and it’s such a fun time. It’s like if real arcade games were still being made in 2024, truly a great time.
Neat! There used to be a place in Berlin called the Game Science Center with a similar idea, but it shut down during COVID. 😭
I'm in NYC as well and always looking for new gaming spots! Where is this Wonderville? It sounds like an in-between of Barcade (any of the three) and Dave & Buster's and I'm totally for it.
I came to ask the same question…I’ve been to Barcade about a dozen times. And Sunshine Laundry if you’re into pinball but this other place sounds cool.
@@apolloluxIn bushwick, easy to find with a search and conveniently located near a train. really great jazz club near there called ornithology, too.
100% co-signed! Wonderville is such a great place to vibe and play cool indies in arcade cabinet form.
Congratulations for not getting arrested! The 🐐 of retro games has returned.
For anyone visiting NYC, Videogames New York is a pretty neat store in East Village just a quick subway ride away from midtown. Their prices are decent and they have a pretty good selection considering how small the store is.
"I won't be able to talk about why I went until next week." "I brought the ROG Ally for a very specific reason that we will talk about next week." Best "clues" as to why you were in NYC. It sounds like the Next-Gen ROG Ally hands-on for influencers.
Rather the 2024 model (already announced the ROG Ally X) than a true next gen model.
Bigger battery, redesigned to also not have the SD reader that can melt your SD cards (yup), and also with faster/higher bandwidth memory but no change in the CPU/GPU. More bandwidth is good tho, I'd guesstimate it could bring up to 10% more perf!
ye that seemed like a big hint and that he met up with others that cover similar topics as him on YT. Guess we will see.
yup I immediately had the same thought
@@Allyouknow5820 i hope they get rid of the original device completely and keep the price. Please please please ROG
These are my favorite type of videos that you make! So cool to see the devices in action on planes, in public etc. Thank you!
same. i love the day-to-day / travel type tips. i have similar electronics/cable travel bag thanks to russ
Life-long New Yorker and I’ve actually never been to / never thought to go to the reading room at the library. Looks so cool I’ll definitely be checking it out someday soon
i love living vicariously through your travels, thank you for sharing!
Not all clickbait titles are bad.
VISITING THE NINTENDO STORE (GONE WRONG!!)
Nothing clickbait about it. What he said was entirely true.
@@LucifronzThat's debatable. Using your logic *CRAZY NEW YORK TRIP (WAS I ARRESTED???)* isn't clickbait because the title is not untrue.
Great video, fun to visit NYC vicariously. Brill also to see you meet up with the Phawx and Wulff, it really feels like the UA-cam retro gaming crowd is a little Oasis of friendliness in a sea of toxicity. Looking forward to the reveal next week!
lemme guess, private Asus Ally X event?
I got a bunch of Neo Geo Pocket stuff off eBay 15-plus years ago when a warehouse apparently found a bunch of NGPC stuff and sold it off. $10 or so a game. Seeing $100-150 a game in your vid is mind blowing
I went to NY around end of january, to mid february, You visited all the places I did and loved, And I am glad to revisit them through your video.
Travel and Handhelds. The best videos Russ. A guaranteed “Like” every. single. time.
Looking forward to the next video ❤
Really cool to see what game stores are in other places. Can't wait to see what the big event was!
And I'm 100% using your wife's snack box idea, that was genius 😄
I swear I’m not stalking you retro I just happen to be an enthusiast of your videos
The Nintendo Store is always a fun visit. Back when it was the Pokémon center I went there often. I usually don't pickup anything there either but it's fun to look at the museum. It's a shame they don't have the Gulf War mined DMG, I thought they would still have it. I haven't been there in about ten years but whenever I'm in the city I stop by it.
That was an awesome video. I think you literally thought me how to better travel, this looked like a really fun trip!
A real treat of a video, keep em coming. Also a 6mo or year in review for the Ally and Steam deck etc would be a great idea. 👍
Watching my your vids while enjoying my morning coffee is such an enjoyable routine for me.
Looking forward to your review of the Ally X. One of the few youtubers I can wholeheartedly trust with reviews like this I feel.
When my wife and I were dating, she grew up about an hour from the city, so we visited a few times. One trip we walked around all day, and went to go see spamalot. After it ended we got up to leave and my legs were like jelly, I almost fell off the balcony. After we got home, I checked and we walked roughly 11 miles that day. We also didn't get arrested at the Nintendo store.
Good job not getting arrested!
one of my favorite things about living in nyc. on a lazy day i'll walk 2-3 miles, and 10 is pretty common!
Those old retro game stores reminded me of a store I used to love going to years back that sold all sorts of retro games, called Cash in Culture. I’d always make it a point to go there every time I went to the mall it was in, and it was the best
NYC is my home , glad you got to experience it 😁
Love the video Russ! Always fun to see cool retrogaming stores at the places you go to!
Tech, travel, and food: three of my favorite things. ❤
Love seeing you and Bob Wulff in the same clip together. Power meetup right there!
Security staff at the Nintendo store - “it’s him! 2319, 2319, go go go!”
The Whitney is great, the only caveat if you visit NY for art is avoid the period when they are setting up galleries because most of the galleries (e.g. in Chelsea) are closed, and most museums have entire areas closed for renovation/preparation :)
God bless the wife, keeping you healthy and full.
I'm a huge Knicks Fan, but not being from the US so I've never been to New York. It's definitely high on the Bucket List
Congrats to both you and Bob Wulff for not getting arrested. Coincidentally my two favorite channels in the video game and mobile tech space 😊
Man, it's unfortunate you guys didn't go to videogames new york in the east village. So many retro prodcuts, games and even demo consoles. You guys should visit it next time in NYC.
Haha, great vid! A little surreal because that Chipotle in your b-roll is right beside my office building and I’ll also sometimes go to JNL or Book Off on a lunch break! Glad you had a great time in NYC!!
Video games NYC would be a great place to stop by next time you’re in NYC!
Love this type of videos! Happy for you that the hard work you put in your channel also pays off with such cool trips! :)
I just got back from a trip to Alaska and ended up only bringing my Switch and VITURE glasses. Weird for me because I thought I might bring my newish RP35xx+, Steam Deck or Pimax Portal, but when I sat down to think about the types of games that I wanted to play along with the portability of the device for some reason the size and capabilities of the switch (plus the game backlog) came out on top. And the XR glasses were an incredible match with the switch. I totally recommend them to anyone who is interested and either travels a lot or has a lot of gaming time without a TV available.
I’m biased because of the content usually covered, but there are just always awesomely done and produced videos. Every time.
7:18 bruh bringing nuts on an airplane tf. You dont know if someone is alergic so assume someone is and some people get reactions just from smell!
the weak must fear the strong
@@w00dlette well people can die its not like pollen/ animal allergies
that guy's a jerk, but even the scent of rancid nuts isn't going to kill someone with the allergy.
It may not be fair. It's definitely a 🤬 hassle. When it is a matter of life or death, the more you can mitigate the risks through your own actions, rather than trust in others you don't have any control over, the better.
Technically, the hobby box or even a self filled ziploc will have way less nut scent, than if he opened a factory package, like the airlines used to distribute, that the force to open could launch particles. Even the factory nut jar has more nut scent.
The bigger risk is if traces get on his or his family's hands and then plane isn't cleaned properly. The next passenger unknowingly gets the unseen, unfelt nuts on their hands then touches and ingests the nut traces after that. The airline is who gets sued when they're the ones that didn't clean the plane properly between passengers.
Someone that worried about a deadly allergy is going to do their best to be on a plane's first flight, when is just been cleaned, no passengers. They don't just trust the airline, they will clean the space before they touch anything, possibly multiple times. Also, bring their own food to avoid any contaminents in the provided food. Also, make a point not to touch the food with their own hands (if not definitely clean) , (allergens aren't the only thing you don't want to be ingesting from high human traffic or traveling) , but clean utensils, maybe fresh food safe gloves.
Also, carry an epi pen. I'm still p*ssed at the doctors that screw people out of epi pens.
Additionally, definitely don't buy the no refundable, transferable tickets.
The odds are pretty low that someone in the next flight was rushed to ER or died.
If he and his kids handle the nuts responsibly, then there shouldn't have been any risk.
Having been in a lot of transit, there's worse things. I was thankful I didn't have to wear additional ppe, like a rare other passenger.
@@washuai yes I am aware how it spreads I am allergic to
Im planning a trip to New York for this summer, I never realized how many places there are to actually check out, Im super excited : D your trip looked awesome !
You could live in New York, just Manhattan even, a year and not even remotely see or experience we everything.
I was born and raised there. Lived in Brooklyn for 30+ years and I STILL haven’t experienced everything. Going back to visit hopefully in the winter to catch up on some things I missed out on when I was there. So much to do in New York. Such a great place to visit every now and again
Like another commenter said, Wonderville is a cool little indie arcade in Bushwick that is worth the trip for anyone into gaming.
You brought the Ally for a specific reason? Does ASUS or their ROG division have an office in NYC? Perhaps you got a look at the Ally X?
i dont think those 3 guys would go just to see the ally x... i think it might be the next nintendo console
@@crashdude7589 I don't think they would be able to make a video about the next Nintendo console a week from now. Nintendo likely won't talk about it until at least the fall.
Russ you do amazing things always, just wanted to let you know, this thumbnail appeared but I didn't register it as a RGC video, so I didn't click it until just now, after I went 'hey I haven't seen a RGC video in maybe a week' went to your channel, and here it is.
In my younger days, Wo-Hop was our go-to 4am, hungry after a night of partying spot. Always hit the spot.
Love the videos.
I would have packed a bunch of hand held devices as well!! Huge fan of your channel Russ, I agree J&L are pretty pricey but do have select games that would take awhile to get on a regular order. I used to work at an office close to that store and would visit often.
Awesome report! the best Gluten Free youtuber hands down!!
"Maritozzi" (the singular is "maritozzo") is a typical Italian sweet, simple and amazing, very common around Rome 😊 I live in southern Italy, where they are less common, but I always enjoy them!
Another neat retro game store to check out in NYC is VideogamesNewYork in Manhattan.
thanks for sharing, im visiting new york for the first time and visited every spot you mentioned. grabbed the red 2ds from book off that’s in the video lol
@RGC I'm so happy for you it must be a blast having such a fun way to make living. You have been so helpful keeping us who love emulation gaming up on the new devices and getting the most out of them much appreciation keep up the good work and have fun! 😊
I travel quite a bit (off to Taiwan in 2 weeks). I bought an XD Bobby Hero backpack for travel. It's great, lots of compartments, netting, water resistant and knife resistant. I travel with my laptop, Steam Deck and Switch. Takes them all easily.
I remember my first trip to NY to visit my aunts and cousins several years ago. The first thing I looked forward to was visiting Nintendo World, where I bought pretty neat stuff, like imported Mario merchandise, Nintendo World mugs, Mario shirts, and some games like Dance Dance Revolution Mario Mix, New Super Mario Bros., and Mario Kart DS. Then I went to Chinatown, where I bought a Famicom Game Boy Micro from a retro game store. Also, those train trips, I loved them! Next time I visit New York, I try to visit these stores, too.
Your travel vids are endearing AF, bruh.
Thanks Russ! 💕🤘🏼 Can't wait for the collab with Bob!
My lady is from NY. Lived there most her life. I lived there with her for several years. I’ve been to the Nintendo store several times. It was the Nintendo World then. I have photos of the desert storm game boy. The damn thing was still running every time I went there. We lived in Brooklyn. She was from the lower east side. We had a plus size woman’s boutique not to many blocks from Katz deli.
I absolutely love this video! Very excited about this MinUI update for the RG35XXSP, will set it up on that firmware once i get it in my hands
I was at NYC for a choir trip for my highschool. And we somehow did pretty much everything you could there in a few days. Went to a few museums. Went to broadway (We saw Matilda and Phantom of the Opera it was freaking cool!) And even had a $1.50 pizza and went to other restaurants. We also sang songs as well. Forgot what we sang. Great trip. Found out my crush hated my guts though. I was weird kid lol. Got really bitter after. But otherwise it was fun. I haven’t been there for tech related things but I”m sure you had fun!
I just almost got assassinated by Nintendo ninjas.
02:20
Don't forget to bring an adaptor along with this brick if you're going to non western countries. The outlets in a lot of countries don't support your brick's plug.
BRAID is underrated. Changed my concept on games. Just the soundtrack and pace.. so amazing.
north face backpacks are built like tanks. i still have mine. However I also use a pacsafe backpack that is about 8 years old (has good anti theft features).
Suggest if you are going to a shoplifter/robber paradise like NYC where you will be arrested for fighting off robbers, that you upgrade your bags to the theftproof kind (Pacsafe or Travelon) to protect your gaming equipment. When I travel, I take my laptop and Steam Deck in a Pacsafe bag that is made of cut proof steel wires and anti theft zippers.
Really makes me happy that I’m not the only one that packs 3+ handhelds for a trip 🤣
God! I want those retro games physically but reality is I am a college (Class-12) student, didn't start to do job yet and l'm living in Bangladesh. 😔
Anyways, thank you sir for this nice NYC tour video. I like it. 💖
I have been watching your videos since 2021. Your channel is really special for me.
Another thing, the title is funny, interesting & attractive. 👍
Love from Bangladesh ❤️
We’ve done the mini tackle/snack box thing with our three kids on road trips. It’s a complete genius game-changer!
Nintendo ninjas don’t expect you to be hiding in plain sight at one of their flagship stores.
Very cool! I’ve not been to New York since 2000!
To see snacks on the iconic RetroGameCorps grid table instead of a console is breaking my brain
I remember going to Nintendo NY before. They used to have a whole museum like spot with their older consoles
I want a John wick style movie where Russ has to escape the Nintendo ninjas in New York. It can open with them deleting his Ninten-dogs save file.
I just imagine you resisting arrest and Mario is the arresting officer. 😂
7:05 is a “SnackleBox”!
Is it a ROG Ally X event?
Nintendo lost their chance
I didn't even know the US had a Book Off honestly. I've only ever been to the ones in JP. Wonder if we also have Hard Offs...
Great video! My wife and I saw Wicked in February in Detroit for our 10 year wedding anniversary. It was great!
Russ, you definitely went in some good weather. Whatever New York gets for weather, it’s almost a guarantee we’ll get the same weather in NS about a day later. And yeah, it’s been great here for about 2 weeks now. Sounds like a good trip
Videogames New York is another good spot to visit, kinda cramped but they have a really good selection.
I love your travel videos!
Nerd Gummy Clusters are goated
Sounds like a thoroughly pleasant trip you had. Have you ever heard of a film critic who happens to live around the areas you visited known as Cole Smithey? He's apparently rather eccentric, but mildly funny
Wow Hop, decent choice, very old school for sure. Wu's Wonton King is a fave for us. Please tell me you hit the Chinatown Ice Cream factory. Very unique flavors and I can't help but hitnit every time I go. Mei Lai Wah, is across the street and the baked roast pork buns are to die for. Tonchin is a great choice for ramen in NYC but there are so many really great ramen places in NYC, it can often be hard to decide. I live in the Westchester burbs and head in to eat all the time.
Loved this video! Brilliantly done !
Man… hand crafted snack box…? Mrs. RetroGameCorp is a rockstar.
Love your travel vlogs!
J&L has a unique selection but they have ripoff prices. I'd say theyre only good for their repair services since theres not much other options in the city
I don't want to be rude or anything like that, but though "shake shack" isn't something my European mind would typically recognize, that specific location is where a naked lady was posing for some sort of performance art thing last I was there with my wife in the summer of '23. Or to be more precise at the right side of the bottom of that high line staircase.
Stoked for the Ally X 🔥
The beef hor-fun stir-fry looks very classic Cantonese .. great char on the noodles there
I've been to Wo Hop and Halal Guys before and they're both A+. They opened a few Halal Guys stores where I am in VA but it doesn't feel the same as getting it from the truck. Close but not quite the same.
It makes sense that they renamed it "Nintendo New York" since they just announced the second US location in San Francisco
Notification had me cracking up laughing when I saw the thumbnail!
I'm still bummed I didn't see a show in The West End, in London. I have seen shows on Broadway. Do stage door, too. If they're big Hollywood names, don't expect the usual chill stage door experience (in fact if they're too big - like Hugh Jackman & Daniel Craig at peak - , you'll not even get a proper stage door experience, cuz there will be crowds of people who didn't see the show and they'll be pretty far away beelining from door to get away car). It can still be interesting experience, while you stand around processing the show you just saw. Stage door, you can extend the experience of a great show, get a very friendly memorable experience and add to your playbill souvenir.
I love Wicked, still mad about it, 20 years already, whoa! The various actors in the stage productions are phenomenal, in and out of Wicked. It's different from the book, if you've only read the book, but it's good background, since the musical is fast to keep up with. I'm not sure about Arianna Grande as Galinda, but I'm even looking cautiously forward to the two part movie.
I saw the library, it is such a great break from the city and lovely to chill in. So was this super zen place I had a meal and tea. I still recall what it looked felt like, but can't recall the name. I apparently don't see my New York stuff recorded in locations or reviews, sigh. The places in New York where it feels like you went through a portal into an awesome space are such a treat and total vibe changers.
In NY, you gotta get some pizza. Don't stop at just any old cheap side walk slice , though. Look up a proper place to really enjoy one of the best slices or pies. Even mid to upper will be good though.
If you got a place with a microwave and mini fridge (or just enough mouths) , definitely pick up or get one delivered. Just any old cheap slice isn't giving yourself the best of NYC pizza. That pizza saved me from starving running between stuff or from being tired and going to sleep without dinner.
I'm totally guilty myself of not getting much outta Manhattan, but there's a lot more to New York than Manhattan.
The biggest thing that really surprised me going to New York was how friendly and helpful people were. There was such a stereotype, but it was so welcoming. I know stereotypes are stupid, but somehow I feel prey to that one. Which after the fact, I was like, duh, that many people can't coexist in that density, if they were actually hostile. One of the friendliest cities I've been to, in the world.
I am glad I experienced NY long before covid, increasing vacancy and current issues.
Man, the last time I went to New York to visit was all the way back in 2006.
I was there with my wife for memorial weekend! I visited Nintendo Store on memorial day!
Congrats on 500k 🎉
Next time you're in NY, check out Collector Cave in the Bronx as well as Brooklyn Video Games.
You ACTUALLY labeled the Empire State Building? Whatever Google is telling you about your demos, I am sure it doesn't imply you need to label very well-known landmarks.