BUYER BEWARE: Warrior 64 - I have it & it’s not good.

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  • Опубліковано 9 лис 2020
  • The Warrior 64 by IntecGaming has a lot of big promises for N64 fans, but sadly doesn't deliver.
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  • @MetalJesusRocks
    @MetalJesusRocks  3 роки тому +395

    Update: thankfully most of the language referencing UltraHDMI has been removed from their Kickstarter. Also sorry about the bad mic quality in this video. I had problems w/ my lapel mic on my shirt & I didn’t want to re-record the whole video. DOH!

    • @slyceth
      @slyceth 3 роки тому +13

      12 minute TRASH video. Just say it's awful and a scam and DONE. dont circlejerk around, that's so cancer

    • @MartinBarreby
      @MartinBarreby 3 роки тому +45

      Audio was totaly fine, not as crisp as it usually is of course, but you can clearely hear all you say without any trouble. :)

    • @mattjohnson8090
      @mattjohnson8090 3 роки тому +8

      Just say it garbage lol basically it is your being honest

    • @gusulaht99
      @gusulaht99 3 роки тому +19

      That's cuz when you attach a lapel mic to a Priest shirt you have to do your vocals two octaves higher, Halford style.

    • @BrickDangerface
      @BrickDangerface 3 роки тому +74

      @@slyceth if that's all you wanted then why did u even click it, the title said exactly that

  • @super-retro-city
    @super-retro-city 3 роки тому +1595

    Honest reviewers are a dying breed. Love the review bud

    • @kentown8115
      @kentown8115 3 роки тому +18

      angry joe is pretty honest in my opinion

    • @Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism
      @Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism 3 роки тому +19

      No they're not.

    • @1critical.truther
      @1critical.truther 3 роки тому +9

      Agreed! It's nice to see some real honesty. One of the reasons why this channel is so great.👍✌️

    • @super-retro-city
      @super-retro-city 3 роки тому +11

      @@1critical.truther too many “this is my new favorite thing types” Honest Reviews are always better and this channel accels at them.

    • @ShineSpark88
      @ShineSpark88 3 роки тому +10

      @@kentown8115 Nah he lies when playing sponsored games. But I would've done it too.

  • @panchri
    @panchri 3 роки тому +113

    Misread the title as "Wario 64" and expected a game that doesn't exist.

    • @isaac3000
      @isaac3000 3 роки тому +1

      Κι εγω ετσι χαχα

    • @CeeJayThe13th
      @CeeJayThe13th 3 роки тому +6

      I would definitely be interested in Wario 64 and would at least give a look to Waluigi's Taco Stand

    • @CeeJayThe13th
      @CeeJayThe13th 3 роки тому

      @-0melette- I'm gonna go ahead and call bullshit and then I'm going to look it up. I'll update.

    • @CeeJayThe13th
      @CeeJayThe13th 3 роки тому +3

      @-0melette- OK so it appears to be a *real* game in the sense that it's a game that exists but it's a fanmade mod of Mario 64. It actually looks pretty neat though.
      I wanna take this opportunity to say that I think they did Waluigi a serious disservice by giving him that name. It firmly cements him as just "evil Luigi" instead of as his own separate character which probably had a lot to do with him not taking off as a beloved member of the Mario cast of characters until recently. (I know a lot of people only "like" him in the "meme" sense but I know there's a lot of people like me who always latch into obscure, underdog characters also).
      Maybe in Japan it makes sense to them culturally to name the character what pretty well translates to "bad Luigi" but in the western world it really doesn't play that well. At least Wario sounds like a name. Waluigi has always looked like a "Vinny" to me. It's a stereotypical Italian-American name so it fits. He would get to have a "V" as his logo instead of that dumb ass shit that looks like a "7".
      There. I said my piece about it and I feel a little bit better.

    • @CeeJayThe13th
      @CeeJayThe13th 3 роки тому +1

      @-0melette- I did not realize that he was created by a third party developer! I'm gonna go check into that.
      I can't imagine, though, why you wouldn't want to at least set things up to where you could capitalize on the possible popularity of any character in a franchise like Super Mario. Nintendo would have had the final say on any element of the game, especially with the tight grip they keep on their IPs. However, they just basically went, "yeah eff it whatever" when it came to Waluigi.
      Then again, I was a huge fan of Super Princess Peach on the DS so I guess that's just a thing I do. 🤷‍♂️

  • @EposVox
    @EposVox 3 роки тому +325

    LOL they're going to do a second run to live up to the first one? GOOD LUCK

    • @Copeydude101
      @Copeydude101 3 роки тому +6

      phew! i almost bought into this on kickstarter........but yeah wtf why not just open up and improve the first ones instead deliver on their promises

    • @Copeydude101
      @Copeydude101 3 роки тому +2

      @stirange but the first one as weve established from the video wont deliver so who in their right mind would back them again?

    • @linuxares
      @linuxares 3 роки тому

      We fucked up the first release... how about another?

    • @AlinBahoWixPartner
      @AlinBahoWixPartner 3 роки тому

      I love your videos.

    • @ens0246
      @ens0246 3 роки тому +1

      @@Copeydude101 Just make a new account and find somebody else's name to put on it to distance yourself. That's what they could do. TBH they did send out review units, which makes me think either they genuinely didn't know about the lower quality, or they're just willing to ignore it. Anyway, if something comes around again they're going to have to have a prototype with side-by-side comparisons.

  • @jnackmclain
    @jnackmclain 3 роки тому +204

    Thank you for the unbiased review!

    • @MetalJesusRocks
      @MetalJesusRocks  3 роки тому +24

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @gnagarysteventon
      @gnagarysteventon 3 роки тому +1

      @@MetalJesusRocks help my friend please I have been a fan for years love the videos and content heres my issue I want to get a better out put to my 4k 75 inch tv with my original OG Xbox what do I get and where to buy also 1 for my playstation 2 and wii as well mabye send me some links or a list of Easy to do mabye just a upscale cord best to worst and also a video about those consoles and older consoles being hooked to the fancy TVs of today thank you metaljesus ill be waiting your answers :-)

    • @techx154
      @techx154 3 роки тому +3

      @@gnagarysteventon If Metal Jesus had to do research for every body asking him for something, he would never get anything done. Google is your friend.

    • @gnagarysteventon
      @gnagarysteventon 3 роки тому

      @@techx154 thanks secretary of state 🤣 dont you think this was already done on my end and just wanted some info from another source and that source is MetalJesusRocks not techx154 good day sir

    • @techx154
      @techx154 3 роки тому +1

      @@gnagarysteventon You're welcome, but I'm not Hillary Clinton. She sucks.

  • @PabstOban
    @PabstOban 3 роки тому +213

    When something is too good to be true, its because it is.

    • @PabstOban
      @PabstOban 3 роки тому +3

      @@rap6439 Yep, that isn't too good to be true. It is a reality, and the quality is good... its just horrifically expensive compared to other solutions. If all someone is looking to do is upscale their existing N64, there are options like the OSSC or the RetroTink2X which are very fine little to no lag solutions.
      Even getting the N64 RGB modded, then run through either of those upscaling/line doubling solutions is still probably cheaper than what I've seen these HDMI mods go for... $450 is a large chunk of money.
      I think I paid $75 for the RGB mod for my N64. Then I was able to use either the HDRetrovision cable for Component Which I think was $35 or the RGB Scart cable which I think was about the same.
      Lotta options out there, just takes time to figure out which solution fits your expectations and budget. :)

    • @ApemanMonkey
      @ApemanMonkey 3 роки тому +4

      @@rap6439 the price of the UltraHDMI makes that it is not 'too good to be true', it's more like 'as good as it should be for that price'.

    • @CoroaEntertainment
      @CoroaEntertainment 3 роки тому

      ​ @PabstOban @RAP64

      @ApemanMonkey People are more welcome to compare/use the UltraHDMI as a standard for quality when it comes to N64 HDMI mods, but that kit isn't a viable option imo, simply because it hasn't been available for sale over a year now (go look at the last posted update/info about it), and there's not even a pre-order date set so we can have an idea as to when it might be available again for sale. The point is, make/use comparisons for things that are readily available right now for purchase, not what might be available in the future.

    • @mkendall8393
      @mkendall8393 3 роки тому

      Rumor is it was a flop based on price and isn’t coming back.

    • @ApemanMonkey
      @ApemanMonkey 3 роки тому

      @@CoroaEntertainment you know it was the people making the Warrior 64 who themselves said it was like the UltraHDMI, right?

  • @kylecook9864
    @kylecook9864 3 роки тому +267

    This is absolutely why I respect Metal Jesus. He is always open and honest when it comes to anything and everything he reviews.

    • @bingevintage8124
      @bingevintage8124 3 роки тому +6

      As how everything should be

    • @frostedlambs
      @frostedlambs 3 роки тому +1

      What if he reviews his wife or mom? Would he say not worth the money dont buy?

    • @vampvhs
      @vampvhs 3 роки тому +1

      @@frostedlambs depends on the how good they truly are

    • @MarkMcDaniel
      @MarkMcDaniel 3 роки тому +3

      Exactly, he's not some lying shill.

  • @pontustraas95
    @pontustraas95 3 роки тому +53

    I like people like MJR that are independent and honest about products like this even when they get sponsored by these companies!

  • @MUSIKO
    @MUSIKO 3 роки тому +433

    You know the warrio 64 doesnt look bad. Its just not worth what they are asking.

    • @fuinharlz
      @fuinharlz 3 роки тому +23

      Yeap. I'd pay something for the case itself and the controlers, but nothing even close to the price...

    • @CoroaEntertainment
      @CoroaEntertainment 3 роки тому +53

      So getting an original NTSC N64 board that has been RGB/HDMI modded for you, that has been refurbished/recapped and tested, along with a new outer case, two new controllers, all the cables needed to easily hook it up to an HDTV, and to have all that shipped to your front door for only $150, is "just not worth what they are asking" in your opinion?

    • @kainhighwind2
      @kainhighwind2 3 роки тому +58

      @@CoroaEntertainment Or you could just get a $30 Hyperkin cable, hook it up to your original N64, and have the same experience. According to MetalJesus, at least.

    • @VexAcer
      @VexAcer 3 роки тому +32

      @@fuinharlz The controller itself at least has been sold by Hori for years now.
      So a $25 controller + $25 Hyperkin HDMI cable will get you the same experience as this $95 product.

    • @anyoneanygun210
      @anyoneanygun210 3 роки тому +38

      As much as N64s go for these days alone this isnt a bad deal for someone who dont have one at all. You could spend $100 and get a dud of a system so this dont seem so bad for a starter.

  • @slopesgameroom
    @slopesgameroom 3 роки тому +417

    Fair play for getting this out so early!

    • @agurhythm19
      @agurhythm19 3 роки тому

      Thank you for the honest feedback.

    • @gerardwaysway5999
      @gerardwaysway5999 3 роки тому

      Heeyy daniel ibbertson

    • @1Soniccool
      @1Soniccool 3 роки тому +4

      Kickscammers: Warrior 64

    • @VidweII
      @VidweII 3 роки тому +2

      @Marc Carran You know Guru Larry and 'DJ' Slope/Daniel Ibbertson are different people - and channels, yeah? Not everyone with a British accent is the same person ya racist!* lol
      *sarcasm

    • @RetroUnlim
      @RetroUnlim 3 роки тому

      Coming Soon.. 😀

  • @occultgaming1614
    @occultgaming1614 3 роки тому +153

    The console looks like Optimus primes face😂 I can't be the only person that sees it🤣

  • @deciosantangelo586
    @deciosantangelo586 3 роки тому +508

    Feel sorry for all the N64's that are going to be cannibalized for this.

    • @scikoolaid
      @scikoolaid 3 роки тому +50

      Yeah that's bullshit and affront to the community. Where are these tossed shells going?

    • @map1537
      @map1537 3 роки тому +10

      Lol cannibalized

    • @flandrble
      @flandrble 3 роки тому +25

      they're probably reclaimed ewaste anyway. The 64 is way more common in some markets.

    • @PanjaRoseGold
      @PanjaRoseGold 3 роки тому +13

      @@flandrble You need a working one to do this.

    • @flandrble
      @flandrble 3 роки тому +11

      @@PanjaRoseGold very little to go wrong inside a N64, it's mainly the PSU that dies from old age. So it either goes to ewaste or auctioned as junk.

  • @RGT85
    @RGT85 3 роки тому +520

    Yeah they hit me and some others up too way before the kickstarter and said the whole UltraHDMI pitch. Was super interested cuz I dont have one. Then they kinda disappeared and the kickstarter popped up and I was like that's weird. Sucks it ended up like this because I was somewhat interested in snagging one.

    • @blacksunshine7485
      @blacksunshine7485 3 роки тому +62

      Oh my god its Stevie Richards!

    • @christopherbee8635
      @christopherbee8635 3 роки тому +10

      Got that pro controller yet?

    • @RGT85
      @RGT85 3 роки тому +14

      @@christopherbee8635 yessir

    • @joshfawcett6909
      @joshfawcett6909 3 роки тому +12

      This is why I love all you content creators you have saved me from buying things that seem nice but are shit! lol

    • @blacksunshine7485
      @blacksunshine7485 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheNightCamera Me too! That was his trademark!

  • @MrUNIXsnob
    @MrUNIXsnob 3 роки тому +45

    Beware of Ultra deals folks, don't give them any Ultra bucks until they produce something truly Ultra and I don't mean Ultra crap.

    • @fders938
      @fders938 3 роки тому +4

      Ultra comment

    • @No-dr8tu
      @No-dr8tu 3 роки тому

      @@fders938 Ultra Reply

  • @BADC0FFEE
    @BADC0FFEE 3 роки тому +251

    basically they are ruining perfectly fine Nintendo 64 consoles to make this abomination... even the shell looks tacky

    • @CubeMechanic01
      @CubeMechanic01 3 роки тому +6

      unless you buy a system with a shattered shell, also the shell looks like it could hold a fan

    • @moxieallen5428
      @moxieallen5428 3 роки тому +26

      honestly i think the shell is pretty cool.

    • @fders938
      @fders938 3 роки тому +6

      @@moxieallen5428 Same, I think it looks cool, but the hdmi mod is def. not worth it

    • @joshlynch5676
      @joshlynch5676 3 роки тому +4

      I guess if you're going to create a market you have to destroy the old market.
      What a shitty company.

    • @christophervanzetta
      @christophervanzetta 3 роки тому +4

      They are just doing what everyone else is. Cashing in on a trend...

  • @RetroDodo
    @RetroDodo 3 роки тому +254

    Great first impressions! We also had an email from them regarding review units, but they went rogue for the last few weeks. :S

    • @emmettturner9452
      @emmettturner9452 3 роки тому +16

      You meant they ghosted you? "Going rogue" means breaking off to accomplish the mission for yourself.

    • @emmettturner9452
      @emmettturner9452 3 роки тому +7

      @Sendit Sunday LOL! No, that would be the "CoroaEntertainment" guy you see flooding all the Warrior 64 comments sections with incorrect info and objectively bad takes. I'm combing the same threads since I'm invested in UltraHDMI and want to counter the misinformation. Only corrected this unrelated tid-bit so to eliminate future confusion. I know I would appreciate it if I were missusing it the same way. ;)

    • @emmettturner9452
      @emmettturner9452 3 роки тому +3

      @Sendit SundayUltraHDMI... the N64 video upgrade kit that this Warrior 64 thing purported to compare itself to. I've literally installed several hundred, if not over 1,000 of them, and I don't want the people in the group buy to get the wrong impression about how they compare. It would be a disaster for them if they pulled out in anticipation of this Warrior 64 thing only to find out that they wasted their money and it's literally worse than getting a traditional RGB mod with one of those $15 SCART2HDMI adapters.

    • @tuhboi672
      @tuhboi672 3 роки тому +1

      @@emmettturner9452 The earliest known citations for going rogue all dealt with elephants-appropriately enough for an expression that is now frequently used in reference to the Republican Party (often symbolized by an elephant).
      “Itu gajah dya jehat! (That elephant’s going rogue)” remarked the head axeman, shaking his head. (Boys’ Life, January, 1924)

    • @jonathanrmz2993
      @jonathanrmz2993 3 роки тому +10

      I just read this thread and I see a bunch of nerds rambling lol

  • @thevoidcorrupted7848
    @thevoidcorrupted7848 3 роки тому +229

    Metaljesusrocks has been around earth for a very longtime. This channel deserves a million subs

    • @MetalJesusRocks
      @MetalJesusRocks  3 роки тому +47

      LOL Thanks! And yes, I'm as old as dirt 😂

    • @theconfusingwords
      @theconfusingwords 3 роки тому +13

      Wait a second, I just noticed he doesn’t have a million and I’m really surprised by that. There’s so much quality content, I’m shocked.

    • @Retro6502
      @Retro6502 3 роки тому +7

      ​@@theconfusingwords It's mainly the smaller size of the retro gaming community compared to some others. Retro gaming is more niche than most people who watch videos about it would think. I'm the only person among my gaming friends who has more than a passing interest in retro stuff. Most people play games and move on and the nostalgia is more of a passing moment ("Oh yeah I remember that, that was fun back int he day") vs something they buy products for. The under 1 mil sub count is not really a reflection on MetalJesus, his stuff is great, there's just a more limited audience for it than other topics.

    • @powerpanda6446
      @powerpanda6446 3 роки тому +3

      One of the best UA-camr. I still can't believe he still doesn't have a million subscribers. He deserves 5 million subscribers!!

    • @Estorium
      @Estorium 3 роки тому +6

      He is getting close. We need to help get him to 1 mil.

  • @TightPantsJack
    @TightPantsJack 3 роки тому +90

    “Oohh. Don't worry! After everyone buys these up, we'll make an even BETTER version LATER. That's how good commerce works!"
    *Drawn-out fart noise*

    • @CoroaEntertainment
      @CoroaEntertainment 3 роки тому +3

      Apple and Android do this with their phones every year. Countless other companies around the world also do the same thing with their products.

    • @mistermajestyck
      @mistermajestyck 3 роки тому +3

      The noise you’re talking about, me and my friends always type as PFFFFFFFFT! Lol

    • @Rsire8451
      @Rsire8451 3 роки тому

      No that’s how Oculus works for sure. I hate their business practices

    • @davidste60
      @davidste60 3 роки тому

      @@CoroaEntertainment No they don't say their upcoming phone is 5g and then send a 3g phone to youtubers for review.

    • @Batman-jm7np
      @Batman-jm7np 3 роки тому

      You're on to something here.

  • @Ascendancy-
    @Ascendancy- 3 роки тому +90

    imagine contacting youtubers to review your product and they totally hate it and don't recommend it haha, savage. good work MJR

  • @garrynorth6269
    @garrynorth6269 3 роки тому +99

    They obviously tried a con and got caught, thats kickstarter for you.

    • @fders938
      @fders938 3 роки тому +4

      I don't think it's a full scam, the shell looks cool IMO and the controller could be a good Hori Pad replacement(Just buy a Brawler64). That being said, the mod is obviously some cheap hack instead of a proper mod, and the wording is pretty shady about the quality.

    • @SuperAndrew64
      @SuperAndrew64 3 роки тому +1

      What's the con? Offering an hdmi solution for the n64?

    • @Endless_May
      @Endless_May 3 роки тому +2

      ​@@SuperAndrew64 The con isn't offering an HDMI solution for the N64, but offering a bad HDMI solution for the N64. Bob from RetroRGB reviewed the kit and went so far as to lag test it.

    • @Aenima308
      @Aenima308 3 роки тому

      @@SuperAndrew64 are you invested in warrior 64 or something? You seem to be replying to everyone’s criticism of this awful product with some anger. That’s ok, some people like terrible things.

    • @SuperAndrew64
      @SuperAndrew64 3 роки тому +3

      @@Aenima308 in fact, i did back the warrior 64 and I can confirm it is a piece of junk. i am sending mine back. it seemed like a good affordable solution to an hdmi n64 but I have actually experienced it myself so now my opinion has changed

  • @countquackula8539
    @countquackula8539 3 роки тому +129

    Metal Jesus just put them out of business.

    • @SinisterMud
      @SinisterMud 3 роки тому +13

      They forgot to comply with the hush money

    • @Axekavelli
      @Axekavelli 3 роки тому

      Amen

    • @psychochicken9535
      @psychochicken9535 3 роки тому +2

      Well, he accelerated it. It would have happened anyway. :-)

    • @jackmullin9247
      @jackmullin9247 3 роки тому +3

      Didn't Jesus say he told them it wasn't good... And they said they developing another product anyway. So basically just they will do another kickstarter.

  • @RejectedManiac
    @RejectedManiac 3 роки тому +275

    I really appreciate this honest review! Job well done!

    • @MetalJesusRocks
      @MetalJesusRocks  3 роки тому +41

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @chrismorgan200
      @chrismorgan200 3 роки тому +6

      I was about to comment the same thing. Very refreshing on UA-cam to see a true review rather than a paid-for sales pitch.

    • @1000Orgasms
      @1000Orgasms 3 роки тому

      Unlike that horrendous Gameloft Asphalt video...

    • @actualfactual8737
      @actualfactual8737 3 роки тому

      @@MetalJesusRocks Can we have a video on emulators on android. Theres n65, and now GC emulation. Also the Over Drive N64 all in one game pak. Ive always been interested in this topic. I hear they are working on xbox 1 emulation. Thanks.

  • @bengmo64
    @bengmo64 3 роки тому +19

    It looks slightly better than the cable to me, especially looking at the text in waveracer. The ultra HDMI looks much sharper though

  • @VidiverseExplorer
    @VidiverseExplorer 3 роки тому +13

    Love your brutal honesty MJ, I know you never over or under sale your reviews, we need that in today's world more than ever.

  • @RetroR0bbie
    @RetroR0bbie 3 роки тому +32

    Very refreshing to see a review that isn't positive. Many leave positive reviews because an item/game was sent for free to review. Thanks for Keeping it real MJR.

  • @GamerbyDesign
    @GamerbyDesign 3 роки тому +10

    4:53 "Do you miss the solid visual of the N64?" That solid is doing some heavy lifting there. Also it said in the back it was 720p.

  • @AndruComedy
    @AndruComedy 3 роки тому +55

    "it comes with a box and it comes with everything inside of the box"

  • @monkeywithocd
    @monkeywithocd 3 роки тому +28

    The warrior looked slightly more crisp to me than the cable. Not nearly enough for the price difference, but there was a slight improvement.

    • @bigwigvideos
      @bigwigvideos 11 місяців тому +3

      It looked quite a bit more crisp.

  • @wolfman8449
    @wolfman8449 3 роки тому +88

    I don't need something like this
    What I need is a time machine to go back to the late 90s

    • @frankiepaul9869
      @frankiepaul9869 3 роки тому

      May be a long wait.

    • @LordTechnopants
      @LordTechnopants 3 роки тому +5

      I loved my N64 more than any other console (I'm afraid it died a couple of years ago), but if I go back to the 90s I have a worse house, but then again a lot more hair! I'm conflicted.

    • @0730bcorm
      @0730bcorm 3 роки тому +1

      Or a life in 2020

    • @kevbotroberts
      @kevbotroberts 3 роки тому +6

      *Introducing a new KickStarter for the “90’s Time Machine”!!*

    • @LordTechnopants
      @LordTechnopants 3 роки тому

      @referral madness Ha ha! Fully bald nowadays. When I was 18 I had longer hair than Metal Jesus! Mind you, it took a lot of effort to maintain. Now I just shave the lot.

  • @darthmartinez
    @darthmartinez 3 роки тому +126

    I'll stick with my original N64 on a my Sony CRT television.

    • @gamerguy425
      @gamerguy425 3 роки тому +8

      Even CRT's can't make it look that great unfortunately, like s-video looks tolerable but that's it. Even some of the basic mods like RGB don't do much because it blurs the shit out of everything on a hardware level.

    • @pierogiesAndKielbasa
      @pierogiesAndKielbasa 3 роки тому +11

      @RaniaIsAwesome Why are you like this?

    • @jakfearon2945
      @jakfearon2945 3 роки тому +35

      I'm an artist who worked on N64 games, and they were made to look good on CRT. I use CRTs (PVM and consumer level) for playing all the old school stuff. I can see the appeal for most people these days to use HD TVs and all that, but if you want to see the games the way we intended for them to be seen, it's CRT all the way.

    • @kennynott1602
      @kennynott1602 3 роки тому +2

      @@jakfearon2945 I agree they do look good on CTR tvs also thats cool you did art in that generation im sure it was hard since it was the beginning of 3d

    • @cruiser1333
      @cruiser1333 3 роки тому

      I RGB'd mine going through a RGC scart cable to a Gscart multi, then a Shinybow component converter before ending at my glorious Sony KV36FV310. 300lb monster SD CRT. How it was meant to be played! :)

  • @elialexander-tanner5784
    @elialexander-tanner5784 3 роки тому +11

    Props for the Cannonball Run poster.

  • @Tidushii
    @Tidushii 3 роки тому +34

    99% of the stuff on Kickstarter is just a blatant scam, why do people still throw away money at it is beyond me.

    • @gaylordfocker7990
      @gaylordfocker7990 3 роки тому

      @Mustache Twirling Bad Guy Let's see your proof?

    • @achilleonv
      @achilleonv 3 роки тому

      I donated to planetary annihilation and it was great

    • @SmallSpoonBrigade
      @SmallSpoonBrigade 3 роки тому +1

      I've basically stopped funding in there, but I've gotten some great stuff there as well.

    • @thomasraetz5750
      @thomasraetz5750 3 роки тому

      I've gotten some amazing shit off of Kickstarter. Just be choosy about what you back and pick stuff that isn't promising the world and you will be fine.

  • @theconfusingwords
    @theconfusingwords 3 роки тому +34

    This is why I love you as a UA-camr. You’re such an honest reviewer. This product could have been great, but they definitely blew it. I appreciate you doing this video.

  • @chrisbethel7108
    @chrisbethel7108 3 роки тому +18

    How to kill a kickstarter 101

  • @ztykowork
    @ztykowork 11 місяців тому +3

    Videos like this are great. Being able to compare mods in action side by side really shows off what you're getting for your money.

  • @InfiniCalendar
    @InfiniCalendar 3 роки тому +7

    This is the first MJR video I’ve watched. Keep up the good work!

  • @GoombaSmasher
    @GoombaSmasher 3 роки тому +9

    Small bits of MJR savagery coming through in short bursts here and there. I love it!!!

  • @downforwardjab5503
    @downforwardjab5503 3 роки тому +15

    Thanks for this! I've been watching the kickstarter and hoping a retro reviewer (you specifically) would get their hands on it to confirm some of the speculation going around about it. You're the best, Metal Jesus!!

  • @dingdongbells3314
    @dingdongbells3314 3 роки тому +123

    When even Jesus can't find anything positive to say about your product, you might wanna go back to the drawing board, or choose a new profession

    • @DomOfSin666
      @DomOfSin666 3 роки тому +2

      Atleast he likes how the shell looks

  • @Bearcade
    @Bearcade 3 роки тому

    Glad how honest you are with reviews. Love your personalty and work.

  • @sukmykrok3388
    @sukmykrok3388 3 роки тому +130

    I stay away from hdmi bs gimmicks for my older systems. Instead I have an old TV. Nothing beats gaming the way I grew up doing it!

    • @xldkxnewyorker8914
      @xldkxnewyorker8914 3 роки тому +5

      Same here, though I got a RetroTink & a good inverter for my Semi. Along with a busted PS2&Wii for "backups."
      Looks like shit, but there's no input lag... Can't really take a CRT with me though.

    • @ubermenschmexa
      @ubermenschmexa 3 роки тому +1

      Only thing like this I ever got was a plug for my GC, but I didn't have to open it, solder it and possibly ruin it. Just plug and play. Amazing thing.

    • @shaneannigans
      @shaneannigans 3 роки тому +6

      Same!
      Kept a big tube television for years for N64 and SNES gaming!! 😊👍

    • @Gabriel-vj1cf
      @Gabriel-vj1cf 3 роки тому +7

      I like up scaled emulators.

    • @flandrble
      @flandrble 3 роки тому +5

      but if you have an old CRT with a DVI port, the HDMI mods will give you an amazing image.

  • @The_Dejected_King
    @The_Dejected_King 3 роки тому +6

    I remember when I was younger playing Wave Race for the 1st time thinking "OMG this is beautiful and it looks so real!" lol The water looked great for the time.

    • @Arz2003
      @Arz2003 3 роки тому

      I still own the game since 99. Yes that water graphics are 🔥 I never found out how to do that spin move trick 😂 I need to find out

  • @randomCADstuff
    @randomCADstuff 3 роки тому +4

    5:15 - Blast Corps was a fricking fantastic game!

    • @zosxavius
      @zosxavius 3 роки тому

      As I was watching this, I was thinking about why people love the N64 so much, and I thought of blast corps. Definitely one of the better games on the console. The list of must haves is pretty short IMO.

    • @lmcgregoruk
      @lmcgregoruk 3 роки тому

      @@zosxavius Time to get moving.

  • @extremawesomazing
    @extremawesomazing 3 роки тому

    Good to see a review. Thank you for offering it to Bob for testing.

  • @itcamefromabox
    @itcamefromabox 3 роки тому +156

    Confused the title for Quest 64! Phew!

    • @theresurgence2.081
      @theresurgence2.081 3 роки тому +14

      I thought it was a game called Warrior 64. 😄

    • @Grimpeh
      @Grimpeh 3 роки тому +14

      @Nigel Douglas They all had 63 versions before them obviously.

    • @brad6546
      @brad6546 3 роки тому +1

      I thought this was a hyrule warriors port LMAO

    • @GatorRay
      @GatorRay 3 роки тому

      EW! You just reminded of ProJared.

    • @itcamefromabox
      @itcamefromabox 3 роки тому +2

      @@GatorRay What the heck are you talking about? I'm wearing pants!

  • @RetroMoments
    @RetroMoments 3 роки тому +18

    I had a bad feeling from the start looking at this project.
    You could tell their knowledge wasn't enough by just reading the description on their Kickstarter.

  • @nateswitch
    @nateswitch 3 роки тому +1

    I've seen a few of Metal Jesus' videos but never subscribed. Then I saw this one and I mashed that subscribe button. Your honesty is what did it for me. Thanks man.

  • @FatherAxeKeeper
    @FatherAxeKeeper 3 роки тому +5

    Thanks metal jesus. I don't have the money for an ultra HDMI mod, but i was contemplating getting this or an Ion Super 64 and an Mclassic combo. I decided on the 2nd option.

  • @chucklea5898
    @chucklea5898 3 роки тому +20

    I was interested in this product. This is why Metal Jesus “Rocks” thanks for the honest review.

    • @rapmastac1362
      @rapmastac1362 3 роки тому

      Seriously, if they gave this to Lew (Unbox Therapy) it would have been rave reviews across the board.

  • @ApemanMonkey
    @ApemanMonkey 3 роки тому +13

    "Why would you do it like this?!"
    To dupe people?

  • @ctskifreaks
    @ctskifreaks 3 роки тому

    I just learned about this from Pat Contri's video from last week. I was intrigued, but he had a lot of questions, which I had as well. Thanks for doing this.

  • @cesarcabal2910
    @cesarcabal2910 Рік тому +31

    My respect for Metal Jesus just skyrocketed. Honest and fair review. Thanks!

    • @bigwigvideos
      @bigwigvideos 11 місяців тому

      I'm confused by this review. The warrior 64 footage looked 100x better than the ultra HDMI footage.

  • @CommodoreFan64
    @CommodoreFan64 3 роки тому +7

    Thank you for an honest review, looks like I'll be sticking with my CRT till it dies, and just go with a basic cable when the time comes.

  • @MrWrightWay
    @MrWrightWay 3 роки тому +4

    It’s very ironic that a product named WARRIOR 64 , is confusing and has major issues, just like the wrestler of the same name lol.
    Thank for the honest review, I’ll save my money!

  • @nanofernandok
    @nanofernandok 3 роки тому +1

    This is one of the reasons why I love you channel . wicked honest review! !

  • @jamessullivan8300
    @jamessullivan8300 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the review. Also, love the Cannonball Run poster in the background! I remember watching it in the theater multiple times when I was 13.

  • @nonchalant.xops5548
    @nonchalant.xops5548 3 роки тому +6

    Do I even know what the Warrior 64 is? No.
    Am I gonna support this super cool channel by watching this video and finding out what this is? Yep.
    Metal Jesus Rocks 🤘

    • @ramrodbldm9876
      @ramrodbldm9876 2 роки тому

      Are you a groupie? (Yes)
      Are you a fanboy? (Yes)
      Are you a beta? (Yes)
      Is your name d eating Dan? (Yessir)

    • @nonchalant.xops5548
      @nonchalant.xops5548 2 роки тому

      are you lonely right now? (Yes)
      Are you trying to pretend to look down on me to feel better about yourself?(yes)
      Anyone who uses the term beta and alpha aint getting any 🐱 (sorry!)
      I'm not offended at all, but nobody who watches a 1hr compilation about how to be an alpha male is gonna come at me sideways.
      This guy is fuck!n cool. Down to earth honest reviews and here are you: probably some neckbeard upset that his favorite anime isn't releasing a new episode yet. (But dont get your katana yet) I'm only making fun of how pathetic you are as an internet troll. Internet trolls were such a different breed so you must be a child, if so are you upset your crush has someone better (way better) than you in mind? Sucks to be you. That is the only reason why any random dude on UA-cam is in the comment section starting fights.
      Now go back to your alpha male videos, cause I'm sure dragging some random dude on the internet is guranteed that you aren't happy.
      Metal Jesus Rocks (oh and I have been watching him eversince)

  • @chriseaton2730
    @chriseaton2730 3 роки тому +48

    The box art doesn't make a lot of sense. It looks like something from the 80s but the N64 is from the mid-90s.

    • @abstractheory1
      @abstractheory1 3 роки тому +5

      THAT’S what you choose to bitch about? Man, some gamers are the biggest man babies ever. Have to find something to cry about

    • @chriseaton2730
      @chriseaton2730 3 роки тому +12

      @@abstractheory1 you are clearly a shill for this company

    • @DementedDistraction
      @DementedDistraction 3 роки тому +3

      I was thinking the box screamed 'bootleg'...it was chintzy and cheesy in the worst way.

    • @yoplait3256
      @yoplait3256 3 роки тому

      @@chriseaton2730 He isn't shilling though, he's just saying it's a bit odd you choose to complain about the box over the disappointing product inside. . .

    • @Dorgannn
      @Dorgannn 3 роки тому +2

      @@abstractheory1 yeah he should've complained about the same stuff as the video we all just watched!!
      I love hearing the same thing over and over!

  • @TheOnlyTwitchR6
    @TheOnlyTwitchR6 3 роки тому +2

    I wish the ULTRA HDMI Kits were being mass produced.

  • @spankosaur
    @spankosaur 3 роки тому

    This is why I love you Metal Jesus. You're honest and up front with your opinions and recommendations. I know if you're recommending a product it's going to be quality. Thanks for this and looking out for us.

  • @donwilson
    @donwilson 3 роки тому +24

    What a hot mess, I can't say that I'm surprised though

  • @absoluteclownworld
    @absoluteclownworld 3 роки тому +13

    I'm still happy with my original N64 using s-video on my 27" Sony CRT TV.

  • @mcmach1
    @mcmach1 3 роки тому

    Love the nope on thumbnail. Know the gist going in. Many thanks. Need more these honest vids around products online generally.

  • @computrwiz
    @computrwiz 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the honest and brutal review! Informing us of the “facts” really helps us retro games steer clear of false prophecies. Really appreciate all you do!

  • @magolol3056
    @magolol3056 3 роки тому +4

    MetalJesus was given a free review unit, yet he still didn't suck up to bad products. Great job

  • @pierogiesAndKielbasa
    @pierogiesAndKielbasa 3 роки тому +27

    Beware to kickstarters trying to pull the wool over our eyes: don’t ask honest reviewers to look at your product.

    • @gorf959
      @gorf959 3 роки тому +5

      It doesn’t sound like they were trying to trick anyone so much as they just didn’t know what they were doing.

    • @ChadDidNothingWrong
      @ChadDidNothingWrong 3 роки тому +2

      This sounds more like a tragedy. I feel kinda bad for these guys if they really didn't realize....and I could totally see that.
      Imagine spending years of your life on a project, and you actually deliver it....nice box, presentation, material quality and all.....just to find out you missed a critical point.....
      Not only does that part of your life feel wasted, but the income you were really counting on is just gone.

  • @Retro_Game_Craze23
    @Retro_Game_Craze23 3 роки тому

    Thanks for being honest and making your fan base aware!

  • @jstaff8027
    @jstaff8027 3 роки тому +2

    It may not be what you were expecting in terms of video quality, but from what I see, it looks like a viable solution for people who no longer have a working N64 console to use. And it doesn't require finding an old T.V. to use. In that sense, I could definitely see the pre-built unit being worthwhile. I myself, could use another controller. I may look into whether or not those are available for purchase separately.

  • @letsprayandfasttogether9618
    @letsprayandfasttogether9618 3 роки тому +28

    Your reviews are honest and trustworthy

  • @ShakSaintTiger
    @ShakSaintTiger 3 роки тому +4

    that guitar in the back is beautiful

  • @chriskplays8127
    @chriskplays8127 3 роки тому

    Awesome review and your honesty and rundown/side by side comparisons was great! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @MakoyUnggoy
    @MakoyUnggoy 3 роки тому +1

    Well Jason, it looks like you're off their Christmas card list but you did a good job on the honest review, you've just saved a few people some of their hard earned cash!

  • @OhioThriftNFlip
    @OhioThriftNFlip 3 роки тому +26

    glad to see you be honest and not always like everything LOL. Keep it up. We need another video with Reggie

  • @AaronHendu
    @AaronHendu 3 роки тому +21

    There are so many companies that take advantage of retro gamers...it's honestly kind of ridiculous at this point, IMO.

  • @jamesgrice9835
    @jamesgrice9835 3 роки тому

    Thanks for keeping our scene alive!
    Keep on keepin' on.

  • @TOMMYTV-xl5fb
    @TOMMYTV-xl5fb 3 роки тому +3

    @5:48 "looks almost identical".. The Warrior 64 on the right looks so much better in that clip. lol.

    • @morkusmorkus6040
      @morkusmorkus6040 3 роки тому

      "so much"? Ummm. It was marginal at best. But compared to what it SHOULD be then it is basically identical.

    • @ojmachine9545
      @ojmachine9545 3 роки тому

      I personally hated the over saturation and brightness

  • @IncendiarySpud
    @IncendiarySpud 3 роки тому +4

    Hey MJR, how’s your diet going? I’m proud that you’re making steps to better yourself. You’re the best retro gaming channel on the platform.

  • @SuperNicktendo
    @SuperNicktendo 3 роки тому +15

    Thanks for giving an honest take. Kickstarter has already been compromised on quality and it was only a matter of time before more garbage than legit products became available.

  • @TheLevitatingChin
    @TheLevitatingChin 2 роки тому

    Nice videos. You remind me of my dad, I'm in my 20's now but used to play games with him all the time.

  • @techmouse.
    @techmouse. 3 роки тому +1

    The video wasn't clickbait. The summary was in the title. We still watched it.
    I wish youtube could learn from all of these people watching completely forthright videos.

  • @Drinkabeerandplayagameofficial
    @Drinkabeerandplayagameofficial 3 роки тому +15

    Didn’t hear about this but glad I didn’t until now, would have been a huge disappointment

  • @Eth3realwarrior
    @Eth3realwarrior 3 роки тому +21

    I heard about a 2nd version of the Ultra hdmi that is in development. Maybe it'll be easier to manufacture thus more available.

    • @jon4715
      @jon4715 3 роки тому +5

      Pray

    • @nightruler666
      @nightruler666 3 роки тому +4

      Hopefully its cheaper as well

    • @rosscarroll6735
      @rosscarroll6735 3 роки тому

      I mean they clearly don't know what they're doing

    • @HesterDW
      @HesterDW 3 роки тому

      No it's the same price...and nothing is easy to manufacture right now lol.

    • @Eth3realwarrior
      @Eth3realwarrior 3 роки тому

      Maybe competition will breed someone willing to make a quality product to fill the demand that clearly has potential for profit.

  • @totalradnes5201
    @totalradnes5201 3 роки тому

    THanks for putting this out. Sometime honesty is the hardest path to take. Glad you're lookin' out for the community. \m/

  • @NikolasWasHere
    @NikolasWasHere 3 роки тому

    Man... my life hasn't been the greatest lately. But I must say, your videos bring me peace. Thank you fam

  • @langlest
    @langlest 3 роки тому +7

    I'm still running my n64 though an RGB scart cable, the cheap HDMI solutions don't seem to be much of an improvement

  • @degenerativewalnut9079
    @degenerativewalnut9079 3 роки тому +28

    “Metal Jesus” could also be called Steel God , right?

  • @b.o.353
    @b.o.353 3 роки тому

    Thank you for setting this straight so fast!

  • @johnDingoFoxVelocity
    @johnDingoFoxVelocity 3 роки тому

    do you guys not remember intec gaming solutions let me explain the last product intec produced for a long time was a portable monitor for the original xbox and even that monitor failed because they had tons of them with flickering issues and unable to do dvd playback from the original xbox

  • @Dyl_Apple
    @Dyl_Apple 3 роки тому +3

    How do you not have 1 mil subs, you are soo underrated, love the content!

    • @Dyl_Apple
      @Dyl_Apple 3 роки тому +1

      Omg thanks for the heart, you like my favorite UA-camr ever!

  • @wutang_batman
    @wutang_batman 3 роки тому +8

    I bet the company that sent these for review are now wishing that they didn't 😂

  • @UltimatePerfection
    @UltimatePerfection 3 роки тому +1

    Don't think about it as a "hdmi kit", think about it as a way to get a semi-modded n64 for cheap that can connect to your modern TV and is guaranteed to work. Remember, it costs only $150 for a full package where I have seen unmodded and untested retail N64s that sat in an attic or in basement for the past 20 years selling on ebay for $300+.

  • @polothedon
    @polothedon 3 роки тому +5

    I know metal jesus eyes had to turn into red gum balls, staring at those bright ass red dots lol.

  • @hard4games
    @hard4games 3 роки тому +5

    Thanks for this video! It really cleared up a lot of my questions. The Kickstarter info was vague.

  • @ghettosteeve
    @ghettosteeve 3 роки тому +5

    Get an RGB mod with VI deblur like Tim Worthington's board. Then use an OSSC or a SNES component cable. Just as good (or better with an ossc) plus you can use it with professional monitors

    • @CoroaEntertainment
      @CoroaEntertainment 3 роки тому

      And how much will all that set a person back? (that's a rhetorical question) ;-)

    • @ghettosteeve
      @ghettosteeve 3 роки тому

      @@CoroaEntertainment my rhetorical answer would be less than an ultrahdmi if you are paying for install. The mod is more reversible too which is important to some, and it’s all much more readily available.

  • @night5653
    @night5653 3 роки тому

    Good to know, thx for the heads up and the clarification between both those hdmi

  • @tawdryhepburn4686
    @tawdryhepburn4686 3 роки тому

    Great review. Fair, evenhanded and detailed. Keep up the good work.

  • @msbae
    @msbae 3 роки тому +4

    These poor N64 upgrade solutions are one of the many reasons why I keep several CRT televisions around in my inventory.

  • @charliePickless
    @charliePickless 3 роки тому +23

    Saw the T-shirt, liked the video, I'm a simple man.

    • @MetalJesusRocks
      @MetalJesusRocks  3 роки тому +10

      Faster than a bullet
      Terrifying scream
      Enraged and full of anger
      He is half man and half machine - Painkiller, Judas Priest

  • @TK-ux3mr
    @TK-ux3mr 3 роки тому

    I think all your viewers appreciate your honesty in your reviews! Love your videos!

  • @ignignxkt
    @ignignxkt 3 роки тому +3

    Where's all the assholes saying he's bought out with the polymega review because they gave him a review unit? Ooooh, oh that's right. He gets item. He reviews item. And he speaks his mind, regardless of it being good or bad. Why anyone doubted him is beyond me.