Many years ago I had a friend who got out of prison, after being locked up for 4 years. When he came by to chill, we all sat around and played Blitz on GameCube. He was so good at it, he kept dominating all of us. When I asked him how’d he get so good, he replied “oh, we played this all the time in the joint”. So, apparently they have consoles in there as well. Go figure!
They don't really have them. But we had corrections officers who brought in a Xbox for the trustee inmates after cleaning carpets about 5 yrs ago in Michigan where I was locked up.
Former convict of North Central in Marion Ohio. Loved this thing! Little fucker helped me through a lot of depression just playing the bootleg tetris game. The one I had was modified to run on a 5 stage ac adapter so it'd bypass needing batteries.
I just did 5 months in my county jail and before I left every inmate was issued a tablet. We were allowed to have them from 8am - 10:30 pm. Now of course they had games you could buy (which I never got since I was leaving soon and didn’t wanna blow my canteen money) but before I left a game that got big between inmates was a sort of old school dungeon crawler game which looked pretty fun honestly. And what you were asking wondering if a device like that would be good entertainment for inmates, by god yes! Other than reading my life kinda revolved around listening to the radio or podcasts on my tablet. So a little device you were showing in your video would mean the world.
Drives me nuts when people expect inmates to just stare at the walls all day. They honestly think that makes for a safe environment for staff and inmates? I'm glad we have shit like this. If anyone reading this is one of those people, FU. I'm a CO. At our prison they are all given tablets and they can purchase TV's for $100. Neither are great, but very serviceable.
It's no wonder crime rate is so high in America, prison is a fuckin joke in the u.s. Prison is suppose to be punishment. Not only does America give murderers TVs, Games, they even get the best health insurance completely paid for by taxpayers. Its like America rewards criminal behavior.
@@Dig_Duke_SFM the murderers we have are some of the most behaved inmates in the prison. That said, FU. My safety and the safety of staff and other inmates, matter much more than your archaic opinion. They still need permission to use the bathroom. To eat. To wake up. To sleep. To move in their limited freedom. To talk. I guess we should only punish, and not try and make them into contributing members of society, right?
My brother is currently locked up in a prison that allows consoles. He said the game selection is very limited but one of the games he plays most is a prison escape simulator lmao
@@KenKaniff-dw4jw I don't really see the point of lying behind an anonymous account on UA-cam over something so trivial lmao. Though I'm not exactly concerned with what you think. To clarify it's not exactly an accurate simulation. Just a cartoony game where you live out prison life and try to escape
As a former correctional officer I seen a lot of the devices you have shown. Except for the typewriter. Inmates also would get hot pots to boil water for ramens and rice. Once they have damaged the hot pot they would remove the heating element and turn their metal shelving into a flat iron grill. They scraped off the paint and attached the element beneath the top shelf and plug it in. Surprisingly it worked very well. Some officers would confiscate these items since they were modified. But, I didn’t sweat the little things that didn’t harm anyone. Now if they start grilling the faces of fellow inmates that may be a concern.
In 2005 here in Maryland, prisons took most of our “street clothes” (clothes with name brands and certain colors) but then they allowed us to get Gameboys and at first Nintendo DS handhelds (but they stopped that due to being able to message other DS consoles nearby but the people who already had them, were allowed to keep them). We also got cable. People wonder why we were allowed to get stuff like that since we were supposed to be in there being punished but it’s a way to pacify prisoners. Having a tv, handheld gaming system, cable, and things like that, kept more prisoners in their cells for long periods of time which made it easier on the small amount of guards to keep violence down and less prisoners to deal with.
True, prisoners are supposed to be punished, but Cruel & Unusual Punishment is very much a thing, and human beings tend to suffer horribly if we don't have SOME form of recreation (solitary confinement is an extreme example, in how there's close to NOTHING for the brain to engage with, and that really gets to you). Not everyone behind bars is equally bad either, while one guy could be in for murder, another could be in for insurance fraud or tax evasion.
@@0neDoomedSpaceMarine I agree, except for the part about how they're "supposed to be punished". The point of prison is not punishment.. or at least that's not the right way to think about it. Prison is a *_consequence_* much more than a punishment. I mean obviously their is a punishment component in there, but the goal is not, should not, and _cannot_ be punishment. The goal should be to separate people who can't live in society until they are capable of doing so [without harming other people]. By thinking about prison as a punishment, we make it significantly less likely that prisoners are capable of coming out the other side as intact, functional human beings. In my opinion, we should make prison as comfortable as possible. Because let's be real: even if they had the most absurdly luxurious shit like a chocolate fountain and the newest gaming consoles and gourmet chefs.. it would still be prison. They still can't leave. They still can't see their loved ones. They're still going to feel that degradation of not being able to make your own choices. The vast majority of them are still going to feel shame for what they did. They're still stuck in the same building for YEARS ON END. There is no scenario where people are like "oh wow, prison sounds pretty dope! I'm going to commit a crime because I'd rather be in prison than get a job!".The only people who ever do shit like that are people that have lives so awful that prison seems like a positive alternative (such as a homeless man in winter who is in danger of freezing to death outside). I guess all I'm trying to say is that it should be about separation and rehabilitation, not punishment.
@@idontwantahandlethough Rehabilitation is good, but there still needs to be an element of punishment to function as a deterrent, ergo as a serious consequence. Some people will still do crimes with harsh punishments, but if a punishment is harsh then fewer people will figure it worth the risk.
I actually work in a game store in Kentucky and we have some people that work at a local prison come in every once in a while to buy games for inmates. It’s weird that you can play gears of war in prison for good behavior but it’s even weirder there is a whole handheld for that purpose. Great vid
I went to jail for weed and they showed all the Friday movies on the TV in the rec room. It was messed up. All I wanted to do was smoke weed. I was in jail for weed. And they were showing us comedy movies, about Weed. In jail...
Its hilarious that this post is two years old, yet the replies are all from the last few days. I wonder what prompted the algorithm to lead all of us here?
Prison-related rather than game-related, but I've got a friend who writes trashy romance for a living. Her publisher asked her to knock together a trilogy of gay-vampire-romance novels around when Twilight was popular, and her first book was enjoyed by a gentleman in the Ohio penal system. The prison wouldn't let him get the second book in the series, since they deemed it vulgar, so he took it to the state supreme court. He got his book, and she can now market her trashy romance as "protected free speech in Ohio".
I remember this on Ao3 Authors are unhinged vids where a footnote for their fanfic mention on their notes their beta reader is currently in prison which the author waits for.
When things are “prison issued” it’s normally common items given for daily life. Clothes, shoes, toilet paper, and such. None of these electronic extras are issued. They are bought, for an extremely inflated price, from a business that is in with the prison. It’s normally not the inmate that pays these absurd prices, it’s there poor family on the outside.
The fact that I can say with 100% certainty that people have fought over protecting these shovelware games in prison makes me almost want to cry in a very strange way
i was in juvie but they had a "level system". if you got to the top level, you got a game boy micro to use and turn in at the end of the night before they lock you in your cell... the last kid to have it gave it to me the night before he left and never told the guards... i snuck it out when i got transferred to the rehab center i was going to. lol. ended up selling it years later because i needed money but deeply regretted it so a year or so after that, i bought another one off ebay 😆 still have it to this day!
it definetly is lmao, the sound chip probably couldn't reach the highest notes so it plays them an octave lower or something, and that's why it's so broken.
Quite frankly, I feel all prisoners should be able to have access to game devices and things like table top rpgs. Those things can help reduce violence within the prison system and actually break down divisions amongst inmates. Also, they can help better each inmate and better rehabilitate them, especially if they play games that demand cooperation, where they're forced to work together. Instead of using them as legal slaves, do that as well as implement work programs to help prepare them for when they get out.
Would never be a guy in jail because they actually have things they need to do during the day to live in jail or prison. They would also probably be restricted after certain hours to use those things. I know some are. @@Rockyzach88
DnD prison edition 😂😂 "I try to shank the guard" "Ok roll your d20... ooff natural 1 fail, you are being sent to solitary confinement for attempted murder" 😂😂😂
If we treat them like humans we might have to reform them, If we reform them they won't reoffend. How are we supposed to make money selling people if we don't have criminals victimizing folk?
"That TV isn't going to stand up to what you have in your living room." Untrue. That clear plastic exterior is _hella rad!_ I've been waiting for that aesthetic to make a comeback for years, but apparently prison is ahead of the curve!
Honestly I've seen that aesthetic quite a lot online with electronics and room decor. I absolutely do NOT like it at all, but I still understand why people would think it looks cool. It's like retro and futuristic at once 🤖
@@KeepItGoinBeats Actually, there's plenty of reasons/crimes you can go to prison for that are non-violent, meaning a person can decide and act to go to prison without hurting anyone. Not only that but there are plenty of homeless people who either commit crimes or violate their probation just to go to jail for either food and shelter, and/or medical treatment. Minimum and medium security prisons are not that bad, when I was locked up the one thing I did enjoy was the almost vacation feel there was to my cell. If I could have a PS or Xbox in my cell I would seriously think about getting locked up just so I can play undisturbed for some time. Point is, I don't think it's "completely unrealistic" for someone to just want to get away and be locked in a room with all the time to play games even if they get a couple misdemeanors on their record. If they know the system the can go for charges that they can later get expunged.
Speaking as a prior resident of ye ol michigan department of corrections back around 06, the commissary inventory didn't include those unfortunately. But they did use other clear tech products, bubble n flat kitchen size TV's, mp3 players (clear knockoff zune with a institutional O.S)., fm radios n accessories... Did I mention clear? :) ...an guys were taking them apart. That's how I ate, fixing things,. But that woulda been nice to have..all I did was draw work eat sleep n take trade classes. Anything to pass them time, zone out all the distractions.... Now let's put windows 7 on it.....😮 Love from Detroit.
Wow UA-cam actually recommended someone I like to watch for the first time in a while, quality stuff dude I look forward to watching your channel grow.
7:20 This is Zuma, another classic flash game (as i remember it anyways). For sure the og though. You control a little frog that shoots the bobbles but it's the same idea, just looks a lot nicer since it's drawn.
I worked in a prison for nearly 3 years The prison would also donate a lot of contraband electronics that were in good condition to the local thrift store I have 7 or 8 prison lcd TVs, I have one clear green crt tv (looks like it would pair perfectly with the green n64). I have one of these portable video games. I have a portable radio. I have a mini ice chest I think it’s fascinating to have these items As you said. To have something that people don’t usually have a chance to own
@@ebogar42 actually I didn’t steal anything man 🤣 Aside from the green crt tv and one of the clear lcd TVs, everything was bought at the local thrift store When the prison closed, we were tasked with going out on the unit and picking up stuff that had been left behind. Those two tvs were left behind Since they were going to go in the dumpster, they said I could just take them home
@UnlicensedOkie in Australia in one prison I know you can save up money to buy your own tv or music player and take it home with you when you finished your sentence.
This is my first video from this guy. As soon as he said "other channels won't tell you that" I was like "he's right" and stopped what I was doing to like comment and subscribe. Thanks bro now I can commit crime without fear!!
“While his dad convicted of fraud is playing the ClearTunes one” this. this is the line that broke me down LMAO god I missed this channel, welcome back man 😭
It was probbably one of disneys phases of shoveling out merch to any company willing to make it for them, have you seen the frozen elsa mech action figures lol
@@purble1987 i remember in like 2011 as a kid seeing all this disney crap like mp3 players, handheld movie players weird niche gaming systems for me it was like a signal "oh this stuff is crap" (and probably made in china)
Prison can serve as a place to punish criminals, a place to rehabilitate them, a place to keep them separate from the rest of society, or a place to make a profit off of cheap labor What prison is like depends on which of those goals is being prioritized
@@complainer406 it also mostly depends on how dangerous the prisoners are deemed to be. A cartel leader, someone caught stealing a car and white collar criminal won't be treated the same and won't be sent to the same institution But yeah no matter the crime I'd rather be jailed in Norway than Thailand
Glad you’re around still. Love revisiting your channel almost once every month. Take care and stay safe, hope you’ve got more up your sleeve. If not, hope you’re happy with whatever you’re up to, dude!
10:03 - Troll can also mean to search for something. I'm not sure if that's what they were going for; but, it kind of makes sense. I enjoyed this video. The UA-cam algorithm is on fire lately.
The jpay tablet and the mini game device saved me from going crazy in prison. We were on a week long lock down and it's really tough to hang on to your sanity, these devices allowed me to escape the walls of prison. I'm so happy that these came to minnesota when I went to prison, never again will I return, I'm Happy with my xbox one in the free world
Our facility has android tablets the inmates can “rent” for $5 a month and buy all sorts of stuff on them. Games, music, movies, books, podcasts, tons more too. Not a bad deal for us guards since it keeps them occupied and away from our desks.
Saying it's prison issued makes me think it's like right after you get sentenced they're like "okay here's your orange jumpsuit and handheld game console"
I'm gonna say the reason they took "on and off" out is because when you turn them off they look like black face. Which is why they had to redesign that one pokemon and Mr Popo from dragon ball z. When the shows came to america. And im sure i dont need to explain black face and why its considered offensive to americans.
I had a "handheld" like this like 20 years ago an over half of these games were on there too. Not even reskins the exact same games. The nostalgia hits hard with this one
I was in county jail for a few months, all I got was whatever books were on the book cart. I was over there reading C tier romance trash out of boredom while the guys who got longer sentences got to play Get the Meet all day
There are clear Playstation 3 and Xbox consoles out there for prisons, I've seen them. They are sold to inmates by a third party who takes the original consoles, puts all the guts in a clear case, disables with wifi and uploads a stable OS and firmware update. The inmates then buy physical copies of prison approved games from a catalog. I don't know the name of the company that sold them but I know they were significantly more expensive than the off the shelf consoles due to the cost of the modifications and the markup added by the prison.
Don't really think this is true. Do you have any links? Normally stuff like this not only van inmates buy them. But families and buy them as well for inmates. And everything I find the photos show nonclear consoles. So bascially ones you buy from the store. They just don't get to keep them all day everyday. Only on certain times. Plus no need to disable wifi since there are passwords and you must be supervised in a holding area. But that's just what I could find. There are tons of sources. But I can't find one about clear consoles. Or even being able to keep it in your cell. So there wouldn't be a point in making it clear anyways.
@@williamthompson1455 It's real. Keep in mind this was like 10 years ago. I don't recall the name of the company that made them but they might not even exist anymore. This wasn't a max facility either; it was minimum security. No cells. Dorms with 4-6 people in each.
@@AceSeptre was it JL Marcus or Union Supply? I was locked up for 11yrs the main property catalogs we had was JL Marcus, Union Supply and one other but now it's just JL Marcus and Union Supply. I was in medium security joints and at the time we didn't have this handheld, or tablets no gaming consoles either, but as he said it really just depends on what state you're locked up in.
@@NonLegitNation2 The commissary program was operated by the state as a for profit business and had their own catalog. Whether they ran the program through another distributor I couldn't say for sure. I've tried to find a photo of one of these consoles but they were pretty rare because of how expensive they were. I think both were around $700-$800, games were $80. All three guys that had one when I was around were running books on Madden games and one of them lost their Xbox when the COs found his slips.
My uncle was constantly in-and-out of jail for most of my life until he passed away in 2022. I never heard him talk about playing any consoles in jail but... he never really seemed like the type to play games. Also, when I was 11, he stole my Xbox 360 for crack money.
I’ve never been to prison myself, but I have known a couple of people who have and they say that if you’re at a prison where you’re allowed to have a tv but don’t have one, it sucks. But more than that, if you previously had but no longer have one, it’s downright brutal.
two of these games (the one with gus gus from cinderella and the pumpkin surprise game) i recognized as games from the disney princess cartridge of those old leap frog handheld gaming systems. weird liminal blast from the past, but it's so strange that they got ripped off for a prison gaming system that i just happened to come across on youtube
35$? That's pretty damn amazing! Like sure it's probably a pretty junky device, but it's a prison-rated device, and it's sold at commissary which tends to have huge markup for everything, let alone luxury items like this.
Holy cow, this just unlocked some memories for me! I used to have the Disney GAME iT as a kid and I was wondering why some of the games looked (and sounded) so familiar!
I almost fell out of my seat when i saw you posted. Especially having prison handhelds, that is genius for a return. Was worried smach z did something to prevent this return
The algorithm served this up to me this morning. Super interesting video thanks for sharing the info on this console (even though I am finding it 2 yrs after it’s original post lol). I have one small critique, please don’t use the term tattoo “guns” they’re tattoo machines. The vast majority of the tattoo artists and the industry at large hate the term “tattoo guns.” Keep up the great work!
I would love to get video footage of the inmates reviewing these games. It would amazing. They probably also know all the tips and tricks, and trade cheat codes for boges.
Thank you for that video. I've never seen the gaming handhelds before. I've heard that in some Penitentiaries the convicts can order them in there quarterly packages. Im from California 831 and have been to 8 prison's and didn't have that luxury. For a fact that would of had me in my cell playing on hours on end. Instead of going to yard or day room if I was on the tier that got yard that day. Most of us parole onto society angry and bitter when dwelling on our lost time. But video games would of helped in the isolation part. Since I've been off parole and probation, I purchased a PS4 in 2014. That saved me from from being in the streets and getting shot or stabbed. Honestly I owe it to the world of gaming. All in all in my opinion, gaming consoles would of kept me and some of my homies out of trouble and not loosing our release dates. That's my opinion and facts!!!!
Yeah we didn't get that in Texas either. Only thing that kept me sane was my radio and books. I couldn't imagine how my time would have been without those. If id had a Gameboy or something like that hell those four years would have flown by !
I once had a co-worker who mentioned he had an Xbox 360 while in prison. Seeing these games on the handheld variety, now I better appreciate what he played.
If I was stuck in prison with this thing I'd just ask to be given the chair. On the other hand, I could easily survive a lifetime in solitary with a Rasberry Pi.
You say that, but I think having something like this, even with this extremely shity games would be like gold. Honestly I feel like this thing will feel like a Nintendo DS or Raspberry Pi like you said
How about the fact if you didn’t screw up to begin with you would not be in jail?😂 Sorry guys but I don’t think a criminal but that is being punished should be playing video games maybe read a book rehabilitate his self. I never heard of rewarding someone for being bad kind of defeats the purpose.
They make MP3 players and video players like this, too. I used to teach in a max security prison once or twice a month for about 2 years, and we worked hard to get out sermons and lessons (in Messianic Judaism) onto audio and video formats those devices could use and approved by the Warden for the prisoners to have and share on their devices.
A Video game console seems like a great idea for prison it gives them a way to escape and maybe timpers wouldn't flare up as often and help your time go by faster. A could definitely see the Violence actually go down in a prison that allows you to have video game consoles.
I noticed that as well, but it didn't surprise me at all. I'm a software engineering student and decided to make a retro video game as one of my class projects. At the time, I had been playing a lot of Mario games, so when the time came to create the player character I straight up ripped the sprites from Super Mario World, only modifying the colors and the character's hat. It doesn't surprise me that others do the same when making these kind of games.
oy, I sure missed you lad! this reminds me of the Techmoan video on clear prison TVs and radios Edit: Damn, imagine you're a prisoner and your only entertainment is this shovelware low-quality garbage
@@Roadent1241 Well maybe it's different in the US but it's not uncommon in other countries. While its a punishment you should also get re-socialized and spending years behind bars is pretty punishing even with videogames. I think most people noticed during the pandemic, even if they are more introverted.
When I was in jail there was an Xbox 360 in my pod. There was 1 game that worked which was Nascar 2010. Apparently people fought over NBA 2k12 and broke most of the other discs. The enemies are possibly removed in the gem collection game due to psychologically keeping violence out of inmates minds.
@@SuperCosmicMutantSquid The only Frozen game I’ve played was a weird flash game where Elsa is pregnant and has been in a car crash and I have to administer a lethal injection to her.
Great that you are back. Considering that the Smach Z was killed off officially last month I thought this would be a post mortem. P.S.: On and Off maybe was removed to racist depictions?
Y'know, when I was recording and editing it never occurred to me that may be the reason. But I did think about it yesterday, but didn't want to delay the video again just for that. There were so many games to get through I just saw that as a lights out clone, the faces could have been any symbols to me. But yeah, good catch! That might be the real reason why.
My dad gave my a Gameboy he got in uk prison. Was solid yellow and had someone else’s prison number scraped into the back. Wish I still had that Gameboy
i live in maine and did my prison time here and spent 500$ on a ps2, 4 games, tv, fan and radio. I still have my clear tv from prison, now some places have tablets. Ah how the times changed lol
Many years ago I had a friend who got out of prison, after being locked up for 4 years. When he came by to chill, we all sat around and played Blitz on GameCube. He was so good at it, he kept dominating all of us. When I asked him how’d he get so good, he replied “oh, we played this all the time in the joint”. So, apparently they have consoles in there as well. Go figure!
I’ve been to over 20 jails. Never seen one. I always feel like this stories of how lucky prisoners have it are all from liars. Jail sucks.
@@stephendre2902 My friend was in the state penitentiary. Smaller County jails are definitely not as nice.
@@stephendre2902 state pens and jail are two totally different things and inmates can buy cigarettes and tvs and stuff in pen. Just depends on state
@@stephendre2902 yup lol
They don't really have them. But we had corrections officers who brought in a Xbox for the trustee inmates after cleaning carpets about 5 yrs ago in Michigan where I was locked up.
He's gotten out of prison! Good to see your content again.
I'm back on the streets!
@@StopDropRetro But why have you gone to jail for?
@@SpriteXP404 tax fraud
@@SpriteXP404 I bet it was because of smach z lol
@@discochickvevo4118 what I don't get is I thought taxes were federal charges.. and that makes it where you do decades in prison
The guys on death row get a Virtual Boy.
Helps cut down on costly appeals.
Tiger games would be worse
R-Zone: Pathetic
Death by seizure via VB lol
was sentence to death by a virtual boy
If someone gave that to me I would litrally save them time and money and off myself 🤣🤣🤣
Former convict of North Central in Marion Ohio. Loved this thing! Little fucker helped me through a lot of depression just playing the bootleg tetris game. The one I had was modified to run on a 5 stage ac adapter so it'd bypass needing batteries.
The high scores are probably fuckin insane
Lol I bet itd take like 3-5 years to beat any of 'em.
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@@jackhollow616 no, but i dont want to
"ur free to go"
"shhh, i need to concentrate!"
"Five more minutes, warden!"
Lmao 😂
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It's online. I can't pause it!
I just did 5 months in my county jail and before I left every inmate was issued a tablet. We were allowed to have them from 8am - 10:30 pm. Now of course they had games you could buy (which I never got since I was leaving soon and didn’t wanna blow my canteen money) but before I left a game that got big between inmates was a sort of old school dungeon crawler game which looked pretty fun honestly. And what you were asking wondering if a device like that would be good entertainment for inmates, by god yes! Other than reading my life kinda revolved around listening to the radio or podcasts on my tablet. So a little device you were showing in your video would mean the world.
Drives me nuts when people expect inmates to just stare at the walls all day. They honestly think that makes for a safe environment for staff and inmates? I'm glad we have shit like this. If anyone reading this is one of those people, FU. I'm a CO. At our prison they are all given tablets and they can purchase TV's for $100. Neither are great, but very serviceable.
@@hollenfeuer1 Gives them something to pass the time so they don't go real crazy and actually hurt themselves or others.
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Prisoner: "I killed 3 people and pleaded insanity"
Guard: "ok cool! Here's a catalog."
It's no wonder crime rate is so high in America, prison is a fuckin joke in the u.s. Prison is suppose to be punishment. Not only does America give murderers TVs, Games, they even get the best health insurance completely paid for by taxpayers. Its like America rewards criminal behavior.
@@Dig_Duke_SFM the murderers we have are some of the most behaved inmates in the prison. That said, FU. My safety and the safety of staff and other inmates, matter much more than your archaic opinion.
They still need permission to use the bathroom. To eat. To wake up. To sleep. To move in their limited freedom. To talk. I guess we should only punish, and not try and make them into contributing members of society, right?
My brother is currently locked up in a prison that allows consoles. He said the game selection is very limited but one of the games he plays most is a prison escape simulator lmao
Bros tryna learn how to escape prison
@@Itz_Dark_YTyeah would they even have that though?
"Prison escape simulator". By which he means _Chicken Run_ . 😁
OP is lying@@Itz_Dark_YT
@@KenKaniff-dw4jw I don't really see the point of lying behind an anonymous account on UA-cam over something so trivial lmao. Though I'm not exactly concerned with what you think. To clarify it's not exactly an accurate simulation. Just a cartoony game where you live out prison life and try to escape
You cannot say you have been somewhere, without saying where, then suddenly say you have a console from prison. Lmao
Lmfao
He went to prison because he was in the Smash Z team.
"I brought something back for us to look at..." Oh boy.
I'd like to think that he got himself a sentence in prison specifically to review this handheld...
the phone at 1:21 proves it :)
As a former correctional officer I seen a lot of the devices you have shown. Except for the typewriter. Inmates also would get hot pots to boil water for ramens and rice. Once they have damaged the hot pot they would remove the heating element and turn their metal shelving into a flat iron grill. They scraped off the paint and attached the element beneath the top shelf and plug it in. Surprisingly it worked very well. Some officers would confiscate these items since they were modified. But, I didn’t sweat the little things that didn’t harm anyone. Now if they start grilling the faces of fellow inmates that may be a concern.
Now THAT is a c.o.
"May be a concern" 😂😂
@@slicelifetvpossibly
I am also a former Correctional officer
You watched a video lol stop larping
Man goes to jail in 10 diferent states to get his hands on prison exclusive handhelds
The Folsom Bootleg Blues...
😂😂😂
I can see that as a headline in the newspaper.
Now, THAT is being committed to The Game
In 2005 here in Maryland, prisons took most of our “street clothes” (clothes with name brands and certain colors) but then they allowed us to get Gameboys and at first Nintendo DS handhelds (but they stopped that due to being able to message other DS consoles nearby but the people who already had them, were allowed to keep them). We also got cable. People wonder why we were allowed to get stuff like that since we were supposed to be in there being punished but it’s a way to pacify prisoners. Having a tv, handheld gaming system, cable, and things like that, kept more prisoners in their cells for long periods of time which made it easier on the small amount of guards to keep violence down and less prisoners to deal with.
True, prisoners are supposed to be punished, but Cruel & Unusual Punishment is very much a thing, and human beings tend to suffer horribly if we don't have SOME form of recreation (solitary confinement is an extreme example, in how there's close to NOTHING for the brain to engage with, and that really gets to you).
Not everyone behind bars is equally bad either, while one guy could be in for murder, another could be in for insurance fraud or tax evasion.
@@0neDoomedSpaceMarine I agree, except for the part about how they're "supposed to be punished". The point of prison is not punishment.. or at least that's not the right way to think about it. Prison is a *_consequence_* much more than a punishment. I mean obviously their is a punishment component in there, but the goal is not, should not, and _cannot_ be punishment. The goal should be to separate people who can't live in society until they are capable of doing so [without harming other people]. By thinking about prison as a punishment, we make it significantly less likely that prisoners are capable of coming out the other side as intact, functional human beings.
In my opinion, we should make prison as comfortable as possible. Because let's be real: even if they had the most absurdly luxurious shit like a chocolate fountain and the newest gaming consoles and gourmet chefs.. it would still be prison. They still can't leave. They still can't see their loved ones. They're still going to feel that degradation of not being able to make your own choices. The vast majority of them are still going to feel shame for what they did. They're still stuck in the same building for YEARS ON END. There is no scenario where people are like "oh wow, prison sounds pretty dope! I'm going to commit a crime because I'd rather be in prison than get a job!".The only people who ever do shit like that are people that have lives so awful that prison seems like a positive alternative (such as a homeless man in winter who is in danger of freezing to death outside).
I guess all I'm trying to say is that it should be about separation and rehabilitation, not punishment.
@@idontwantahandlethough Rehabilitation is good, but there still needs to be an element of punishment to function as a deterrent, ergo as a serious consequence. Some people will still do crimes with harsh punishments, but if a punishment is harsh then fewer people will figure it worth the risk.
It looks like “Seek the resources” stole the over world sprite for Red from Pokémon fire red and leaf green too 🤣
Came here to say just that.
also the chest icon is from the legend of zelda minish cap
Except when he faces forward. Then he gets real homely and western.
It is.
I actually work in a game store in Kentucky and we have some people that work at a local prison come in every once in a while to buy games for inmates. It’s weird that you can play gears of war in prison for good behavior but it’s even weirder there is a whole handheld for that purpose. Great vid
I went to jail for weed and they showed all the Friday movies on the TV in the rec room. It was messed up. All I wanted to do was smoke weed. I was in jail for weed. And they were showing us comedy movies, about Weed. In jail...
@@TheFunklin wow that's a cruel and unusual punishment if i ever seen one...........
Just wanted to say hi from a from a fellow Kentuckian 👋🏾
Its hilarious that this post is two years old, yet the replies are all from the last few days. I wonder what prompted the algorithm to lead all of us here?
@@lowtechredneck6704just showed up for me today
"Hey, let's rob this bank!"
"Nah, let's go to Utah. They have better game consoles in prison."
They really do I heard there was Xbox 360 in prison
Lol
This is completely insane, they’re criminals.
@@deacongowan117 yeah but its Merica
@@deacongowan117 what
Prison-related rather than game-related, but I've got a friend who writes trashy romance for a living. Her publisher asked her to knock together a trilogy of gay-vampire-romance novels around when Twilight was popular, and her first book was enjoyed by a gentleman in the Ohio penal system. The prison wouldn't let him get the second book in the series, since they deemed it vulgar, so he took it to the state supreme court. He got his book, and she can now market her trashy romance as "protected free speech in Ohio".
This is a wild story 😂😂😂😂
This has to be true!
I can't find anything about it, whats the name of the book?
I remember this on Ao3 Authors are unhinged vids where a footnote for their fanfic mention on their notes their beta reader is currently in prison which the author waits for.
Gotta find a way to pass time in the joint I suppose.
Going to prison for a year just to get some handhelds seems a bit much, but I admire your conviction to the cause.
I didn't admire the conviction, but I like the handhelds!
@@StopDropRetro you didn't really do time, did you? 🤔
When things are “prison issued” it’s normally common items given for daily life. Clothes, shoes, toilet paper, and such. None of these electronic extras are issued. They are bought, for an extremely inflated price, from a business that is in with the prison. It’s normally not the inmate that pays these absurd prices, it’s there poor family on the outside.
So, what you're saying is that 45 year old screaming obscenities on xbox is doing it from, the x-box?
@@avae5343 That's funny, you can legally shank in GTA, or make it into a shank. I like your thinking sir
That's true, but I don't know if I would consider $35 an "absurd" price for this
@@avae5343 pretty sure a pen,pencil, toothbrush or random piece of scrap metal are wildy cheaper and more readily available for shank making
Their*
“Go Bang”
“Animal Pool”
“That’s a sentence, not a game list.”
I think that's a Scott the Woz joke but I dont remember.
It is in the plug and play video
That's how you go to jail.
Oh yeah I remember when it was full of showelware.
The fact that I can say with 100% certainty that people have fought over protecting these shovelware games in prison makes me almost want to cry in a very strange way
probably with some pretty serious injuries too. Damn
Yeah you can play my handheld, but don't break the high score on trampoline, Deebo will knock you the F out.
@@td7723 Everyone respects Deebo's high score out of both fear and respect
They probably fight over noodles or coffee let alone a console
@@bigm1534 Exactly. That's why I'm 100% sure it has happened
Man has been “somewhere” and comes back with a prison issued game console.
hmmmm
SUS! I'm pretty sure he vented in Security.
He didn’t show the prisoner name and number on the back because he stole it from his cell mate
@@tropicalbass5574 or because he doesn’t want us to know his number
😂😂😂😂
This man just dipped for a year and then returned with a prison console
Welcome back!!
Coming back to UA-cam was part of the terms of my release
@@StopDropRetro going to scam more people??
@@_thespacegazer YES
11:28 Holy shit, THAT'S THE RAISING FIGHTING SPIRIT FROM NARUTO!
Caught that too
But y tho
oh wow
lmfao I heard that I was surprised he didn't say anything
I heard it immediately when the music stopped and started again. Lol
i was in juvie but they had a "level system". if you got to the top level, you got a game boy micro to use and turn in at the end of the night before they lock you in your cell...
the last kid to have it gave it to me the night before he left and never told the guards... i snuck it out when i got transferred to the rehab center i was going to. lol. ended up selling it years later because i needed money but deeply regretted it so a year or so after that, i bought another one off ebay 😆 still have it to this day!
lol that's so cool, what a bro!
Laughing at the Naruto theme in Motor Rally 2
It's from Naruto??
@@StopDropRetro yes! The name is rising fighting spirit. It's pretty good
Right lmao I wasn’t ready for that. I was hoping someone else caught that
Came here to say this
Naruto theme on drugs XD
Hasn't posted in years and comes back with prison consoles. This dude just got out prison. Nice to see you posting again!
Thanks! Good to be out
@@StopDropRetroprison theory confirmed /s
@@StopDropRetro Hey also why did you go in prison?
11:34 thats a bootleg naruto fight song 😂
On and off looks like blackface
That motorcycle game's music sounds like a rip of one of the Naruto themes
it definetly is lmao, the sound chip probably couldn't reach the highest notes so it plays them an octave lower or something, and that's why it's so broken.
Dammmmmmm
It is! LOL
HOLY SHIT LMAO
I was just about to comment this
Quite frankly, I feel all prisoners should be able to have access to game devices and things like table top rpgs. Those things can help reduce violence within the prison system and actually break down divisions amongst inmates. Also, they can help better each inmate and better rehabilitate them, especially if they play games that demand cooperation, where they're forced to work together. Instead of using them as legal slaves, do that as well as implement work programs to help prepare them for when they get out.
Imagine the best MMO player is just some guy in jail that has nothing else to od.
Would never be a guy in jail because they actually have things they need to do during the day to live in jail or prison. They would also probably be restricted after certain hours to use those things. I know some are. @@Rockyzach88
DnD prison edition 😂😂
"I try to shank the guard"
"Ok roll your d20... ooff natural 1 fail, you are being sent to solitary confinement for attempted murder"
😂😂😂
they dont care. they want chaos in prisons. its disgusting
If we treat them like humans we might have to reform them, If we reform them they won't reoffend. How are we supposed to make money selling people if we don't have criminals victimizing folk?
It's a shame Bill Cosby won't have this wonderful gaming system to enjoy anymore.
💀
Didn’t he win his case couple days ago?
@@dat1blackguy the joke is hes getting off
This, is gallows humor. Literally and figuratively.
Nice name lol
"That TV isn't going to stand up to what you have in your living room."
Untrue. That clear plastic exterior is _hella rad!_ I've been waiting for that aesthetic to make a comeback for years, but apparently prison is ahead of the curve!
Honestly I've seen that aesthetic quite a lot online with electronics and room decor.
I absolutely do NOT like it at all, but I still understand why people would think it looks cool.
It's like retro and futuristic at once 🤖
@@RosieBrownie It conjures up childhood memories for a lot of people, too. Clear plastic electronics were all the rage in 1998-2002.
@@LendriMujina Yes, I totally get that, I grew up around that time. I just think the NEW ones are ugly, please forgive me😅
@@LendriMujinasame bro I’d love for apple to make an iPhone C again with that style of plastic man I loved that look back in the day
There will never be an era like the 90s ever again, my man 😢
Love how he disappears for 3 eons then returns with the most popular video he’s ever uploaded by far
He inferred he was in jail right?
@@IPGreenhouse he implied, you inferred.
He was in prison obviously
That motorcycle games music is legitimately the fight song from Naruto. Lol
11:30 is actually a warped version of a song from the anime Naruto. It usually plays when a main character starts to excel in any given battle.
I knew it sounded familiar lol
Rising courage from the Naruto OST.
Never would've noticed that, had you not pointed it out.
“Excell at any given battle” bro I’m like drinking sheit, chill with the jokes.
BELIVE IT!
That phone bit was fucking hilarious, totally caught me off guard 😂
It look like it was covered in something that's is not peanut butter
@@nathancastillo764 yeah just don’t lick it
@@idoubtitsalex or sniff it and touch it
Same 😂😂
Imagine speed runners purposefully went to jail just so they can speedrun some of the console's exclusive games.
Was waiting for someone to say that
Bruh
Completely unrealistic
@@KeepItGoinBeats Actually, there's plenty of reasons/crimes you can go to prison for that are non-violent, meaning a person can decide and act to go to prison without hurting anyone.
Not only that but there are plenty of homeless people who either commit crimes or violate their probation just to go to jail for either food and shelter, and/or medical treatment. Minimum and medium security prisons are not that bad, when I was locked up the one thing I did enjoy was the almost vacation feel there was to my cell. If I could have a PS or Xbox in my cell I would seriously think about getting locked up just so I can play undisturbed for some time.
Point is, I don't think it's "completely unrealistic" for someone to just want to get away and be locked in a room with all the time to play games even if they get a couple misdemeanors on their record. If they know the system the can go for charges that they can later get expunged.
well some speedrunner may be went to prison for running speed!
Speaking as a prior resident of ye ol michigan department of corrections back around 06, the commissary inventory didn't include those unfortunately. But they did use other clear tech products, bubble n flat kitchen size TV's, mp3 players (clear knockoff zune with a institutional O.S)., fm radios n accessories... Did I mention clear? :) ...an guys were taking them apart. That's how I ate, fixing things,. But that woulda been nice to have..all I did was draw work eat sleep n take trade classes. Anything to pass them time, zone out all the distractions....
Now let's put windows 7 on it.....😮
Love from Detroit.
Wow UA-cam actually recommended someone I like to watch for the first time in a while, quality stuff dude I look forward to watching your channel grow.
Yeah. I'm sure just people getting recommendation of this video, this channel might blow up
Or he’ll steal your money
When he said “And I’ll see you in 2022” felt that
7:20 This is Zuma, another classic flash game (as i remember it anyways). For sure the og though. You control a little frog that shoots the bobbles but it's the same idea, just looks a lot nicer since it's drawn.
I used to play this all the time with my mom when I was younger
Zuma is actually a copy of an older game called Puzz Loop that came out 5 years before it in arcades.
Ya the one mentioned of zuma was from a company called popcap games. I still have the application on my old HD & play zuma & fish frenzy often.
I worked in a prison for nearly 3 years
The prison would also donate a lot of contraband electronics that were in good condition to the local thrift store
I have 7 or 8 prison lcd TVs, I have one clear green crt tv (looks like it would pair perfectly with the green n64). I have one of these portable video games. I have a portable radio.
I have a mini ice chest
I think it’s fascinating to have these items
As you said. To have something that people don’t usually have a chance to own
The difference is you stole yours and this guy bought his. 😂
@@ebogar42 actually I didn’t steal anything man 🤣
Aside from the green crt tv and one of the clear lcd TVs, everything was bought at the local thrift store
When the prison closed, we were tasked with going out on the unit and picking up stuff that had been left behind. Those two tvs were left behind
Since they were going to go in the dumpster, they said I could just take them home
@UnlicensedOkie in Australia in one prison I know you can save up money to buy your own tv or music player and take it home with you when you finished your sentence.
This is my first video from this guy. As soon as he said "other channels won't tell you that" I was like "he's right" and stopped what I was doing to like comment and subscribe. Thanks bro now I can commit crime without fear!!
Same
You mean without the fear of going without video games while incarcerated ?
Damn
"Get the Meet" is a Hotel Mario ripoff, minus the hilariously bad cut-scenes.
Feels more like Bugs Bunny's Crazy Castle, personally.
Yeah, Hotel Mario's goal is to close all the doors, while this one lacks the doors, and has you collecting meat instead
Hotel Mario was my first thought as well.
I absolutely love the late 90's aesthetic this prison devices have. Great to see you back, btw.
This is low-key one of my favorite videos on UA-cam.
“While his dad convicted of fraud is playing the ClearTunes one” this. this is the line that broke me down LMAO
god I missed this channel, welcome back man 😭
Thanks! Good to be back! Can't wait to give you guys more
That's the line that made me Like the video
@@StopDropRetro you gotta tell us what you did man 💀
The fact that JungleTac actually got legitimate contracts from Disney is a little mind blowing.
It was probbably one of disneys phases of shoveling out merch to any company willing to make it for them, have you seen the frozen elsa mech action figures lol
@@purble1987 i remember in like 2011 as a kid seeing all this disney crap like mp3 players, handheld movie players weird niche gaming systems for me it was like a signal "oh this stuff is crap" (and probably made in china)
Tbh disney has enough fuck you money to just have everyone and their mother produce disney products no matter the quality.
Just don't tell Xi Jinping. He might destroy the company for the use of Winnie the Pooh.
@Repent! Nah, I'm quite comfortable living out my existence as a Chick Tract villain, thanks.
Imagine spending the rest of your life playing "Lighting Plan."
I would lose my fucking mind
I wonder if it only served to increase suicide rates only to save taxpayer money. These are dark times.
@@danielc9312 if they wanted to do that they would just put them in a dark room, no sound, and complete isolation.
Omg heaven....
At least you're not playing superman 64
Its crazy how different jail can be in different countries too. Some are absolute hell, but some can be pretty nice depending where.
Prison can serve as a place to punish criminals, a place to rehabilitate them, a place to keep them separate from the rest of society, or a place to make a profit off of cheap labor
What prison is like depends on which of those goals is being prioritized
@@complainer406 it also mostly depends on how dangerous the prisoners are deemed to be. A cartel leader, someone caught stealing a car and white collar criminal won't be treated the same and won't be sent to the same institution
But yeah no matter the crime I'd rather be jailed in Norway than Thailand
The phone covered in feces was the most valuable thing you brought back
Yeah
It got access to plugs with good s***
Thats peanut butter 😂 inmates hide phones in jars of peanut butter
@@lethalkrab I also call my backside a jar of peanut butter
Peanut butter lol
Glad you’re around still. Love revisiting your channel almost once every month. Take care and stay safe, hope you’ve got more up your sleeve. If not, hope you’re happy with whatever you’re up to, dude!
I'm very happy, especially after reading all these comments! I have more coming soon
hi james
@@DawnDashi hi dashi!!!!
I can’t believe you committed a crime just so you could make a series on all of this. The dedication is UNREAL man keep it up!
ur stupid if u actually think he went to jail
@@cl0rox968 /s 🤦🏻♂️
@@cl0rox968 Whoooosh
Lol
😂
10:03 - Troll can also mean to search for something. I'm not sure if that's what they were going for; but, it kind of makes sense. I enjoyed this video. The UA-cam algorithm is on fire lately.
The jpay tablet and the mini game device saved me from going crazy in prison. We were on a week long lock down and it's really tough to hang on to your sanity, these devices allowed me to escape the walls of prison. I'm so happy that these came to minnesota when I went to prison, never again will I return, I'm Happy with my xbox one in the free world
Best leave them kids alone then.
Our facility has android tablets the inmates can “rent” for $5 a month and buy all sorts of stuff on them. Games, music, movies, books, podcasts, tons more too. Not a bad deal for us guards since it keeps them occupied and away from our desks.
Can they communicate with people outside using free messaging apps? Or view adult content on them?
@@djw5415 no they can’t, and if they could there’s nothing wrong with that. Why tf shouldn’t they have porn?
@@RadTradX "if they could, there's nothing wrong with that".. you haven't been in this world long have you? You do know how prison works right?
@@RadTradX just a question didnt state they should or shouldn’t chill out bucko
The only thing they would be doing at your desk is telling!
Oh my god I was genuinely afraid something bad had happened to you, glad to know you're okay more than anything
Thanks man! Sorry about the long silence
9:10 THEY USING THE ROBLOX SUPERBALL SFX FOR JUMPING THIS IS AMAZING
Glad to see Virginia has a Xbox 360 that’ll be something for Chris chan to play
Chris hates Hexbox.
That's not Virginia. That's WEST Virginia.
@@spaceace8196 you don’t wanna know, LOOOOOOONG story
Glad I'm not the only person who had this in mind while watching this lol
chris chan deserves nothing
Imagine being in prison and “Get the Meet” is your cellmate’s favorite game
@Sister Supersonic underrated joke
@@BackForwardPunch no cap lmfao 😂😭
Wow amazing lol.
That's a different kind of handheld
UA-cam commenters trying not to make a prison rape joke challenge (IMPOSSIBLE) (GONE LIMP)
Another interesting fact about this: it's more enjoyable than SmachZ, because it actually exists.
The greatest thing Smach Z ever produced were salty backers for our amusement. More to come later!
@@StopDropRetro Yup! I frequent that subreddit of the damned and forsaken. I even wrote two papers on it for my psych class haha
@@dougpowers2 lol care to share? that sounds like a funny read
*PEE GEE ESS*
*REVOLOOSHUN NAO*
@@alexv3375 PC!!!!!.... GAMES!!!!!........ ON PORTABLE DEVICES?!
Saying it's prison issued makes me think it's like right after you get sentenced they're like "okay here's your orange jumpsuit and handheld game console"
Finally
I'm gonna say the reason they took "on and off" out is because when you turn them off they look like black face. Which is why they had to redesign that one pokemon and Mr Popo from dragon ball z. When the shows came to america. And im sure i dont need to explain black face and why its considered offensive to americans.
I noticed the same thing
I believe the pokemon is Jynx
Jynx was based on the Gyaru fashion, but Americans get offended at everything tbh.
Can u please explain it I have ever seen it
Its not offensive to me
I had a "handheld" like this like 20 years ago an over half of these games were on there too. Not even reskins the exact same games. The nostalgia hits hard with this one
8:58 that's DEFINITELY the Trainer Red sprite model from Pokemon lmfao
Also def the toon link sprite from minish cap
Exactly, I don't know how he didn't mention this :v
The used Final Fantasy battle music in Motor Rally 2 around 11:30
I was in county jail for a few months, all I got was whatever books were on the book cart. I was over there reading C tier romance trash out of boredom while the guys who got longer sentences got to play Get the Meet all day
Playing “get the meat” in prison is crazy
Drop the soap more of the craze lmfao.
hey! me and my uncle played that game once!
@@jerrynadler2883 i bet you did Jerry Nadler
If all inmates had their own console in their cell im sure there would be a lot less prison stabbings and rapes.
I agree i think that's a great idea.
Converting em to true gamers lol
Because the assholes will be loose asf smuggling 360s, Ps4s and shit 😭
people would be getting stabbed for their consoles.
Eww Oppp Not if everybody got the same one? Seems a bit silly.
There are clear Playstation 3 and Xbox consoles out there for prisons, I've seen them. They are sold to inmates by a third party who takes the original consoles, puts all the guts in a clear case, disables with wifi and uploads a stable OS and firmware update. The inmates then buy physical copies of prison approved games from a catalog. I don't know the name of the company that sold them but I know they were significantly more expensive than the off the shelf consoles due to the cost of the modifications and the markup added by the prison.
Don't really think this is true. Do you have any links? Normally stuff like this not only van inmates buy them. But families and buy them as well for inmates. And everything I find the photos show nonclear consoles. So bascially ones you buy from the store. They just don't get to keep them all day everyday. Only on certain times. Plus no need to disable wifi since there are passwords and you must be supervised in a holding area. But that's just what I could find. There are tons of sources. But I can't find one about clear consoles. Or even being able to keep it in your cell. So there wouldn't be a point in making it clear anyways.
@@williamthompson1455 It's real. Keep in mind this was like 10 years ago. I don't recall the name of the company that made them but they might not even exist anymore. This wasn't a max facility either; it was minimum security. No cells. Dorms with 4-6 people in each.
@@AceSeptre was it JL Marcus or Union Supply? I was locked up for 11yrs the main property catalogs we had was JL Marcus, Union Supply and one other but now it's just JL Marcus and Union Supply. I was in medium security joints and at the time we didn't have this handheld, or tablets no gaming consoles either, but as he said it really just depends on what state you're locked up in.
@@NonLegitNation2 The commissary program was operated by the state as a for profit business and had their own catalog. Whether they ran the program through another distributor I couldn't say for sure. I've tried to find a photo of one of these consoles but they were pretty rare because of how expensive they were. I think both were around $700-$800, games were $80. All three guys that had one when I was around were running books on Madden games and one of them lost their Xbox when the COs found his slips.
My uncle was constantly in-and-out of jail for most of my life until he passed away in 2022. I never heard him talk about playing any consoles in jail but... he never really seemed like the type to play games. Also, when I was 11, he stole my Xbox 360 for crack money.
The motor ralley theme is literally the raising fighting spirit theme from naruto
yeah i noticed that
I had to check the comments to see if anyone else noticed that besides me😂😂
I’ve never been to prison myself, but I have known a couple of people who have and they say that if you’re at a prison where you’re allowed to have a tv but don’t have one, it sucks. But more than that, if you previously had but no longer have one, it’s downright brutal.
Hero Legend is just a flat Zelda-like clone. It genuinely looks like Link with the Megaton hammer and the Goron Tunic haha
two of these games (the one with gus gus from cinderella and the pumpkin surprise game) i recognized as games from the disney princess cartridge of those old leap frog handheld gaming systems. weird liminal blast from the past, but it's so strange that they got ripped off for a prison gaming system that i just happened to come across on youtube
35$? That's pretty damn amazing! Like sure it's probably a pretty junky device, but it's a prison-rated device, and it's sold at commissary which tends to have huge markup for everything, let alone luxury items like this.
I was also thinking this
They're going to destroy you on replacement batteries.
@@interstellarsurferthis 😂
Holy cow, this just unlocked some memories for me! I used to have the Disney GAME iT as a kid and I was wondering why some of the games looked (and sounded) so familiar!
I almost fell out of my seat when i saw you posted. Especially having prison handhelds, that is genius for a return. Was worried smach z did something to prevent this return
It's good to be back! Even better seeing you in the comments! I'm so thankful to have loyal fans like you, bro!!
@@StopDropRetro of course! You’ve always got great content! I don’t have the bell on for many channels but i always have it on yours 👍🏽
The algorithm served this up to me this morning. Super interesting video thanks for sharing the info on this console (even though I am finding it 2 yrs after it’s original post lol). I have one small critique, please don’t use the term tattoo “guns” they’re tattoo machines. The vast majority of the tattoo artists and the industry at large hate the term “tattoo guns.” Keep up the great work!
I would love to get video footage of the inmates reviewing these games. It would amazing. They probably also know all the tips and tricks, and trade cheat codes for boges.
Make good life choices, no more tax fraud, glad to see someone out of prison and happy, hoped you changed your life around!
Thanks, FBI! :D
@@StopDropRetro Wait were you actually in prison or were you joking? I'm confused
Thank you for that video. I've never seen the gaming handhelds before. I've heard that in some Penitentiaries the convicts can order them in there quarterly packages. Im from California 831 and have been to 8 prison's and didn't have that luxury. For a fact that would of had me in my cell playing on hours on end. Instead of going to yard or day room if I was on the tier that got yard that day. Most of us parole onto society angry and bitter when dwelling on our lost time. But video games would of helped in the isolation part. Since I've been off parole and probation, I purchased a PS4 in 2014. That saved me from from being in the streets and getting shot or stabbed. Honestly I owe it to the world of gaming. All in all in my opinion, gaming consoles would of kept me and some of my homies out of trouble and not loosing our release dates. That's my opinion and facts!!!!
Wow!
Yeah we didn't get that in Texas either. Only thing that kept me sane was my radio and books. I couldn't imagine how my time would have been without those. If id had a Gameboy or something like that hell those four years would have flown by !
gamers live a lot longer than gangsters, hope you can keep playing for many years to come :)
Really sad that the games weren't dumped to this day
I once had a co-worker who mentioned he had an Xbox 360 while in prison. Seeing these games on the handheld variety, now I better appreciate what he played.
If I was stuck in prison with this thing I'd just ask to be given the chair. On the other hand, I could easily survive a lifetime in solitary with a Rasberry Pi.
I could survive in a Manhattan closet apartment with a Pi!
You say that, but I think having something like this, even with this extremely shity games would be like gold. Honestly I feel like this thing will feel like a Nintendo DS or Raspberry Pi like you said
I would be entertained enough with a laptop with only python installed
So could I the pi has a tons of good games on it
How about the fact if you didn’t screw up to begin with you would not be in jail?😂 Sorry guys but I don’t think a criminal but that is being punished should be playing video games maybe read a book rehabilitate his self. I never heard of rewarding someone for being bad kind of defeats the purpose.
Finally back! Glad to see ya, man!
glad to be back! Thank you!
Hearing “Make sure you do your crime in Maine” hits different right now 😂😅
You don’t wanna play “go bang” in prison.
Unless you're feeling very lonely.
Go Bang normally involves you finding a candy bar on your pillow. And then you eat it. Never eat the candy bar.
@Lucien Hicks And your cellys name is actually Henry!!
@Lucien Hicks That sounds terrible...
@Lucien Hicks Gee, and I thought beating dudes with the huge plastic trays were bad 😂😂
Omg I'm so glad you're back
Thanks!
The legend finally returns!!!!!
Thanks!
Have you heard about the Dreamworld, Earth 2 and RX Vega scams?
They make MP3 players and video players like this, too. I used to teach in a max security prison once or twice a month for about 2 years, and we worked hard to get out sermons and lessons (in Messianic Judaism) onto audio and video formats those devices could use and approved by the Warden for the prisoners to have and share on their devices.
A Video game console seems like a great idea for prison it gives them a way to escape and maybe timpers wouldn't flare up as often and help your time go by faster. A could definitely see the Violence actually go down in a prison that allows you to have video game consoles.
It could also go up if they ever get introduced to toxic communities like smash bros
@ Great idea
@ awesome idea
Yeah when I was locked up we used to play Grand theft Auto San Andreas everyday
@icankillbugs lol I know these guys are crazy,
if there was super smash in prison they would be more shit talking more fights 🤣
Gotta love how one of the games uses the snail from maple story. The other uses red overworld sprite from pokemom firered
The sprite isn't exactly the sprite, but I was made to look very similar.
I noticed that as well, but it didn't surprise me at all. I'm a software engineering student and decided to make a retro video game as one of my class projects. At the time, I had been playing a lot of Mario games, so when the time came to create the player character I straight up ripped the sprites from Super Mario World, only modifying the colors and the character's hat. It doesn't surprise me that others do the same when making these kind of games.
oy, I sure missed you lad!
this reminds me of the Techmoan video on clear prison TVs and radios
Edit: Damn, imagine you're a prisoner and your only entertainment is this shovelware low-quality garbage
I'm not the only one! Those clear tech prison editions immediately came to my mind too!
I'm pretty sure they have libraries and TV and other types of entertainment
For some crimes, I hope this shovelware is part of the punishment. lol
Kiina I'm surprised, I didn't think that would be allowed. It's supposed to be punishment, not a paradise XD
@@Roadent1241 Well maybe it's different in the US but it's not uncommon in other countries. While its a punishment you should also get re-socialized and spending years behind bars is pretty punishing even with videogames. I think most people noticed during the pandemic, even if they are more introverted.
11:30 It took me a second, but that music is the battle music from the Naruto anime
The track is called The Rising Fighting Spirit
When I was in jail there was an Xbox 360 in my pod. There was 1 game that worked which was Nascar 2010. Apparently people fought over NBA 2k12 and broke most of the other discs.
The enemies are possibly removed in the gem collection game due to psychologically keeping violence out of inmates minds.
"There might be a person sitting on death row, playing a Disney-licensed game. That's adorable!!"
Imagine getting ready to have the needle put in and your last memories are playing a Frozen game....
@@SuperCosmicMutantSquid The only Frozen game I’ve played was a weird flash game where Elsa is pregnant and has been in a car crash and I have to administer a lethal injection to her.
@@FollowMe4REP wtt
Great that you are back. Considering that the Smach Z was killed off officially last month I thought this would be a post mortem.
P.S.: On and Off maybe was removed to racist depictions?
Was going to say, the imagery in that game was crazy.
Y'know, when I was recording and editing it never occurred to me that may be the reason. But I did think about it yesterday, but didn't want to delay the video again just for that. There were so many games to get through I just saw that as a lights out clone, the faces could have been any symbols to me.
But yeah, good catch! That might be the real reason why.
My dad gave my a Gameboy he got in uk prison.
Was solid yellow and had someone else’s prison number scraped into the back.
Wish I still had that Gameboy
"you play games in prison?"
"Get the meet."
"..."
"It's a lot better than you might think."
Man, Nintendo direct really focused on indie games this year.
For a prison game console, I find it funny that the second game listed is “Busy Bong”
i live in maine and did my prison time here and spent 500$ on a ps2, 4 games, tv, fan and radio. I still have my clear tv from prison, now some places have tablets. Ah how the times changed lol