Just got 'put on' by a friend like a few weeks ago. First console was a NES, first comp a 486/33, and I love GameSack's 'cut of their jib' :) Recommending this chan to friends now, ofc..
I get so happy anytime Arnold Palmer’s Tournament Golf is mentioned. Such a great game with chilled out music and a fantastic Opa Opa cameo. That was the only game my dad played with us. He was so paranoid about us losing the instruction manual with all the club distances that he kept it in his room.
You forgot one important feature for the Mister FPGA PS1 core. You can output 480i games to 480p mode. Making games such as Tobal 1, Dead or alive, Tekken 3 look fantastic!
@@GameSack yeah the same option is also in the N64 core. Speaking of N64 core. It has support for mouse. You hook up your usb mouse and games such as Sin & Punishment play like a dream.
@@GameSack If you haven't already done it, it's worth taking a look at the video filters. I love the Sony Trinitron filter simulation for when I'm playing. Although it is best when you're a sitting back from the screen.
I feel like a grandparent, sitting and nodding and smiling supportively. I don't think I understand exactly what any of these products do, but I see that you are happy, and so I'm happy for you. :)
We can live indefinitely in 90s, thanks to all those creative people out there. I switched to a Mister a few months back, but I'm glad that old consoles never truly die! (except when they die someday).
22:16 "The SD card goes in upside-down, so turn the entire unit upside-down when inserting it..." What a kidder, Joe. "....because if you don't the SD card will fall into the case and then you have to take it apart to get it out." Oh, he wasn't kidding.
Thankfully, you set it up so that you can access the your MiSTer storage via an FTP program like Filezilla, allowing you to keep it updated without have to constantly remove and insert the card.
Hey Joe, great video. The Saroo guy patched the issue with saturn homebrew, so you may already have that firmware update. The Saroo often has to patch games to work (because it's cheap and janky) and the issue was that many homebrew apps share the same, generic "game id", which is also used by the retail game Heart of Darkness. The Saroo would then think that any homebrew app also using that ID was HoD and apply the patch, causing the game to crash on boot. As far as I know, this has never affected fan translations, as those have the same product number as the originals. The way Saroo has to patch games can cause issues with fan translations though, because the game data has been modified. People don't want to worry about that shit with Saroo, when it should really just be improved to not need to patch games. As far as we can tell, it's not for any good reason.
@@GameSackagreed, and I'd add to that list an option to emulate original cd load times for stability. I think that's what's causing the graphical glitches.
@@jongeo There's also apparently an issue with VA0 Saturns where noise around the cart slot causes the audio glitches he was seeing assuming he has a VA0. I'd be curious if adding shielding to the Saroo Cart alone would help with that.
Oh man, I really appreciate all of the info on the Saroo. I recently got one and the whole experience has been a lot more confusing than your standard ED. This helps a lot, thank you!
I just sat down after my run and thought, oh man, no Game Sack today, but checked on the off chance....oh Joe, you spoil us :) Thank you for everything you do.
Last time was Coury and this time is Joe, seeing them angry is funny. I'm myself identify with all these retro gaming annoyances, sometimes you can't help but get angry.
I'm blown away by all the research and time Joe puts into these projects. The fact he knows each one inside out shows what a pro he is. Also, Craig sure turned out to be a hit. Wow. Now someone just needs to create an AI version of him to interact with Joe in real-time.
OH yeah. Loved your input and updates of retro consoles. Please do more video's. Keep up your work for I know we all love and appreciate your hard work.
So on the Saroo if you want alphabetical game list, in the config file Joe mentioned to change the language, directly underneath that, add "sort_mode = 1" and it will then sort them for you. It should look like this: [global] lang_id = 1 sort_mode = 1
Hey thanks man. I had some others telling me it had been addressed but you actually told me HOW to address it. Thanks again! :) BTW - do you have the config to allow directories?
@@GameSack for directories, youll want to set them up in the saroocfg as: category1 = "folder-name" category2 = "yet-another-folder-name" then have directories matching the names you put in quotes under the ISO dir and you should be good. iirc it supports up to 10 different directories
27:58 - This just broke my brain. Seeing the reality of what the Saturn was actually doing just leaving wanting to know just what other Saturn games look like with this filter on. Joe, is there any way I could humbly request you show off more of this in a follow-up or other future episode? The Sega Saturn is just so damn fascinating compared to what other consoles do. So much untapped potential!
You can now pick up the MiSTer Pi by Taki Udon for around $150 complete! It's a fully compatible DE10 Nano clone so prices are pushed way down. No need to spend upwards of $500 anymore! A company called QM tech also makes clone boards with the SDRAM built in.
@@sandrinowitschM He is doing them in manufacturing batches and on the one site, but yeah likely have to be a bit patient. :( Worth bearing in mind though. He sounds committed to long term production so I don't think prices are going to ruse much. QMTech boards are sold on AliExpress, but recommend watching some vids on those first as they have some quirks.
@@Idelacio yeah, so in 2026 you might finally be able to get one - of course "inflation" will have raised the price by that point, but only to $400, so you'd still be saving $20.
Thanks for reviewing my converter :) The NEO SD and Windjammers issues are interesting, I'll have to dig into them. I try to run two manufacturing batches per year to keep the price low.
I'm 100% sure it's on my AES (which is on its way to you now to investigate for another reason). I'm betting it has an issue with its cartridge connector. I had another issue with Metal Slug 4 (AES cart) like 15 years ago where some garbage would be onscreen.
I love my converter it works with everything ive tried with it except the Terraonion Neo SD MVS cart (original not the pro) it just goes to.a blank screen :(
When you said Craig Stadler insertions, all I could think of was him saying "think you can get it inside mine?", then the outro played and it all came full circle
Great video! That end skit was one of the best yet! If I could play that version of Arnold Palmer Golf I'd be in golf heaven! LOL Someone needs to create this game!
Joe, We got hit hard by hurricane Helene, no power yet but just got back enough phone coverage to get data. Your video was awesome and a great stress reliever, thank you so much for all of the years of entertainment.
I couldn't pay attention for the first 5 minutes trying to recall where I heard that music from, because it sounded like a remix of something I knew. Gain Ground rules.
Pretty cool that there's now cheaper third party options to the DE-10 Nano for MiSTer now. The MiSTer Pi from Retro Remake, for example. I picked one up recently and am pretty pleased with it
Craig Stadler should be a guest in a Game Sack video
By now he probably has six feet of dirt on him and looks more like that other guy from Sega Saturn games, Mr. Bones.
@@jessragan6714 He is alive and well and lives within 20 miles of me, maybe less. I wish I had access to him.
@@jessragan6714Nope. He's still around.
Think you can get it inside mine?
@@GameSack so you're telling me you can't get it inside his?!?
Craig Stadler is my favourite Game Sack original character.
"Think you can get yours inside mine?*
*It's amazing how much people are still enjoying retro gaming and keeping it alive today*
It’s nice to turn a console on and start playing. Not waiting an hour for daily updates 😅
Or be inundated by girl boss main character on a quest to make the world trans.
Just got 'put on' by a friend like a few weeks ago. First console was a NES, first comp a 486/33, and I love GameSack's 'cut of their jib' :) Recommending this chan to friends now, ofc..
@@Godsgood111 🙄
@@TrialzGTASOr watch an un skippable cutscene for 5 minutes like Jesus I want to play the game if I wanted to watch a movie I’d watch a damn movie
“Each game will get its very own memory card”
Psychomantis hates this one simple trick
Hmm... your memory is completely clean.
Ha! Simple is best! Love you!
"I'm Fred Couples."
"I'm Craig Stadler."
"I'm Fred Couples."
"I'm Craig Stadler."
Drained it!
"Charlotte!"
"Jonathan!"
Featuring:
Adam Sandler
Sandy Amber
Andy Samberg
Sal Amander
Sandly Sandbirds
@@TenfeyInvitation to a Crazed Pebble Beach.
Think you can make it inside mine?
I get so happy anytime Arnold Palmer’s Tournament Golf is mentioned. Such a great game with chilled out music and a fantastic Opa Opa cameo. That was the only game my dad played with us. He was so paranoid about us losing the instruction manual with all the club distances that he kept it in his room.
Craig Stadler is the greatest athlete of our times. We must always celebrate him.
You forgot one important feature for the Mister FPGA PS1 core. You can output 480i games to 480p mode. Making games such as Tobal 1, Dead or alive, Tekken 3 look fantastic!
Oh wow I didn't know that. I'll have to try it! The menu is chock full of so many options I probably just missed it.
@@GameSack yeah the same option is also in the N64 core.
Speaking of N64 core. It has support for mouse. You hook up your usb mouse and games such as Sin & Punishment play like a dream.
@@MagisterHamid Playing Goldeneye with a mouse and keyboard a few years ago completely changed my opinion of that game
@@GameSack If you haven't already done it, it's worth taking a look at the video filters. I love the Sony Trinitron filter simulation for when I'm playing. Although it is best when you're a sitting back from the screen.
"And I'm not done"
Exactly what I wanted to hear.
News flash! Craig Statler is officially the new Game Sack co-host! Welcome, Craig. We shall all get it inside yours!
😂
Drained it!
[Soft golf clapping]
That would be amazing!
Teamwork!
I feel like a grandparent, sitting and nodding and smiling supportively. I don't think I understand exactly what any of these products do, but I see that you are happy, and so I'm happy for you. :)
What would UA-cam be without Game Sack? Awesome as always. 😁
Game Sackless?
Game neurered
"The Gamecube tax" is absolutely spot-on, thank you for calling that out 😂
We can live indefinitely in 90s, thanks to all those creative people out there.
I switched to a Mister a few months back, but I'm glad that old consoles never truly die! (except when they die someday).
Game Sack is back enjoy the late night/early morning Joe appreciate you for decades
More Craig in the future please randomly popping up 😅
22:16 "The SD card goes in upside-down, so turn the entire unit upside-down when inserting it..."
What a kidder, Joe.
"....because if you don't the SD card will fall into the case and then you have to take it apart to get it out."
Oh, he wasn't kidding.
Thankfully, you set it up so that you can access the your MiSTer storage via an FTP program like Filezilla, allowing you to keep it updated without have to constantly remove and insert the card.
Hey Joe, great video. The Saroo guy patched the issue with saturn homebrew, so you may already have that firmware update. The Saroo often has to patch games to work (because it's cheap and janky) and the issue was that many homebrew apps share the same, generic "game id", which is also used by the retail game Heart of Darkness. The Saroo would then think that any homebrew app also using that ID was HoD and apply the patch, causing the game to crash on boot. As far as I know, this has never affected fan translations, as those have the same product number as the originals. The way Saroo has to patch games can cause issues with fan translations though, because the game data has been modified. People don't want to worry about that shit with Saroo, when it should really just be improved to not need to patch games. As far as we can tell, it's not for any good reason.
Thanks for the explanation. Hopefully they can get rid of the patching thing and also make it run ISOs and have directories.
@@GameSackagreed, and I'd add to that list an option to emulate original cd load times for stability. I think that's what's causing the graphical glitches.
@@jongeo There's also apparently an issue with VA0 Saturns where noise around the cart slot causes the audio glitches he was seeing assuming he has a VA0. I'd be curious if adding shielding to the Saroo Cart alone would help with that.
It’s always a good day when Craig Stadler is lurking in every scene
That perspective shift 14:26 was wild. Always sprinkling in some magic with your edits!😮
What a way to start the day! Just finished watching an old episode. Strait onto this!
This stuff is good! And some of it is not!
I like the upscalers....I've only watched the first 90 seconds of this video, but I assume they appear.
Lol, it's true!
Thank you for the video summary. Now I don't have to watch it I guess.
Johnny you are the hole in the ass that is video game you tube
This is by far my favorite series on Game Sack
Oh Craig Statler...*sitcom laugh track*
Thanks for all your efforts in making this Joe, as it is greatly appreciated by myself and many others.
Nice to see Craig Stadler again
Oh man, I really appreciate all of the info on the Saroo. I recently got one and the whole experience has been a lot more confusing than your standard ED. This helps a lot, thank you!
The Wave Race music is painfully good! 30:00 So Jazzy, had me squinting my eyes and grooving. 🎵🎶🎹🎵🎶
Dude that thrash sequence was awesome. Thank yoy
Please keep doing the Craig Stadler stuff. My gf and I giggle at it.
What the hell is a GF? 🧐
I didn't know hands could giggle
There's no girls watching this, stop lying.
That's crazy how what looks like polygons on the Saturn are actually sprites... what a friggin' beast
I just sat down after my run and thought, oh man, no Game Sack today, but checked on the off chance....oh Joe, you spoil us :) Thank you for everything you do.
Don't be sorry, I love the Craig Stadler insertions
Last time was Coury and this time is Joe, seeing them angry is funny. I'm myself identify with all these retro gaming annoyances, sometimes you can't help but get angry.
"Think you can get it inside mine?" best pickup line.
I'm blown away by all the research and time Joe puts into these projects. The fact he knows each one inside out shows what a pro he is.
Also, Craig sure turned out to be a hit. Wow. Now someone just needs to create an AI version of him to interact with Joe in real-time.
3:34 I'm dying laughing, Craig Stadler NEEDS to come back for future episodes, yes even fred couples to.
Another amazing game sack video! Double down on the CRAIG!!!!
A well-timed Craig Stadler cameo makes me chuckle every time
An interesting video for us who's still loves retro gaming. Can't wait to watch.
That skit was hands down the best one yet!
Finally a new Game Sack that has accessories for modern retro gaming!
Joe, I've been watching for years. You're an effing legend! Never stop the Craig Stadler insertions!
Favourite episodes are these ones with multi carts and game console add ons
OH yeah. Loved your input and updates of retro consoles. Please do more video's. Keep up your work for I know we all love and appreciate your hard work.
It's okay, Joe. Men get flash cartridges for their Sega Genesis all the time; it's nothing to be ashamed of.
I'm going to be building an arcade cabinet soon and I plan on using my mister as the heart.
Why? I don't see any benefits compared with a pi for example
The greatest accessory for retro consoles?
Craig Stadler.
Another great episode Joe! For a second I thought you were being sarcastic about turning the Mister upside down when inserting the micro SD card 😂
Yes, you nailed it Joe - The Saturn is awesome!!
the take on me style intro at the start looks cool!
So on the Saroo if you want alphabetical game list, in the config file Joe mentioned to change the language, directly underneath that, add "sort_mode = 1" and it will then sort them for you. It should look like this:
[global]
lang_id = 1
sort_mode = 1
Hey thanks man. I had some others telling me it had been addressed but you actually told me HOW to address it. Thanks again! :)
BTW - do you have the config to allow directories?
@@GameSack for directories, youll want to set them up in the saroocfg as:
category1 = "folder-name"
category2 = "yet-another-folder-name"
then have directories matching the names you put in quotes under the ISO dir and you should be good. iirc it supports up to 10 different directories
Im glad you mentioned the memcard pro 2 reminded me to check if they were back in stock and ordered one
Whoa, is Craig Statler really your desktop background? That’s awesome! 😎
"No. No I would not, I would be too busy being a person who had their house burn down, thank you". Haha thats classic!
Fenrir is not only affordable, but its really awesome.
Love how retro is still going strong! 💪
Good video.
Glad you did a Mister update.
For me, it's my prefered way to play retro games nowadays.
Very informative episode, see watching 👀 makes you smarter!🖖
The Saroo for the Saturn is pretty great!
Every time right before I’m about to go to bed! Y’all aren’t a good influence, you know? 😂
That ending was chefs kiss.
Lmao the post credits!😂 bravo you cheeky bastard
Gotta admit, if there were an add-on that put Craig in my games, I'd be ordering that right now!
I love Craig and his buddy Fred.
Remember that time Craig Stadler kicked Joe's ass at Street Fighter: The Movie: The Game? He really got it inside his that time.
thank you for keeping up the show Joe.
Fingers crossed for when I get around to ordering a Saroo.
27:58 - This just broke my brain. Seeing the reality of what the Saturn was actually doing just leaving wanting to know just what other Saturn games look like with this filter on.
Joe, is there any way I could humbly request you show off more of this in a follow-up or other future episode?
The Sega Saturn is just so damn fascinating compared to what other consoles do. So much untapped potential!
You can now pick up the MiSTer Pi by Taki Udon for around $150 complete! It's a fully compatible DE10 Nano clone so prices are pushed way down. No need to spend upwards of $500 anymore!
A company called QM tech also makes clone boards with the SDRAM built in.
If you can find one. I could only find one website and it's already sold out.
That doesn't bode well for the price staying that low for long.
@@sandrinowitschM He is doing them in manufacturing batches and on the one site, but yeah likely have to be a bit patient. :(
Worth bearing in mind though. He sounds committed to long term production so I don't think prices are going to ruse much.
QMTech boards are sold on AliExpress, but recommend watching some vids on those first as they have some quirks.
I was going to say the same thing. $150 for HDMI/analog output - this is the way!
@@Idelacio yeah, so in 2026 you might finally be able to get one - of course "inflation" will have raised the price by that point, but only to $400, so you'd still be saving $20.
The audio on Game Sack has improved dramatically the music pops in headphones.
ending skit was reaching levels of Tim and Eric I don't think Joe is ready for
Man that IREM Skins golf game from Snes that you featured has thee best golf music of all time!!
I think you should get your copy of Pebble Beach Golf Links autographed by Craig Stadler.
I would LOVE that. I do have his autograph but it's just a picture of him.
Another great video. Especially the skit at the end. Love it!
Ending bit was -chef kiss-
Game sack never fails to deliver awesome content, cheers 🥂
Craig Stadler and Fred Couples, the titans finally meet
"ED...not what my doctor claiiiiims i have" 😂 😂
Thanks for reviewing my converter :)
The NEO SD and Windjammers issues are interesting, I'll have to dig into them.
I try to run two manufacturing batches per year to keep the price low.
I'm 100% sure it's on my AES (which is on its way to you now to investigate for another reason). I'm betting it has an issue with its cartridge connector. I had another issue with Metal Slug 4 (AES cart) like 15 years ago where some garbage would be onscreen.
I love my converter it works with everything ive tried with it except the Terraonion Neo SD MVS cart (original not the pro) it just goes to.a blank screen :(
MisTer section was extremely interesting. Thanks Joe
When you said Craig Stadler insertions, all I could think of was him saying "think you can get it inside mine?", then the outro played and it all came full circle
Keep doing the skits,Joe! Ya make me laugh every time! Plus an awesome amount of info. It's a good mix,man!
"What an incredible episode!" - Craig Stadler
Game Sack and Craig Stadler. Life is good.
thank you for the new content from us night owls !!!!!!
Great video! That end skit was one of the best yet! If I could play that version of Arnold Palmer Golf I'd be in golf heaven! LOL Someone needs to create this game!
I love the Craig Stadler cameos
Joe,
We got hit hard by hurricane Helene, no power yet but just got back enough phone coverage to get data. Your video was awesome and a great stress reliever, thank you so much for all of the years of entertainment.
Good luck with everything you have to deal with! Glad my video could provide a bit of comfort.
Video game commentary we deserve!
Wow, look out Sega Tower of Power! The Neo-Geo turns into a skyscraper with all that equipment hanging out of it!
Brilliant stuff Joe!
Another great Saturday night
I couldn't pay attention for the first 5 minutes trying to recall where I heard that music from, because it sounded like a remix of something I knew. Gain Ground rules.
What a very mean thing to say as soon as you rescue someone. Telling them to go away.
So glad found this channel with such cool gadgets. ;-)
Great video as always. Thank you 🙏
Edit. Just saw the extra scene at the end. Hilarious!!
another great game sack, but RIP to the little blue blur 😄
Pretty cool that there's now cheaper third party options to the DE-10 Nano for MiSTer now. The MiSTer Pi from Retro Remake, for example. I picked one up recently and am pretty pleased with it
that ending skit was great