This Emulation Drive is NUTS! [Hyper Base Mix Review]

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  • Опубліковано 22 кві 2023
  • This is the Hyper Base Mix. It’s an emulation system that you can use with your PC, with an emulation frontend and all the emulators preconfigured and ready to rock, and it’s 5tb LOADED with retro games. Is this too good to be true!?
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  • @IowaPorkChop
    @IowaPorkChop 9 місяців тому +23

    I can honestly say, this is by far my favorite channel on UA-cam! I love your sense of humor, your passion for gaming, and the attention to detail in every video. Keep up these amazing videos!

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  9 місяців тому +2

      I really appreciate hearing that!

  • @squeak751
    @squeak751 Рік тому +48

    Dude this is exactly what I needed to get my little Niece up and running on old school games. Thanks

  • @MaseratiJr
    @MaseratiJr Рік тому +7

    The Oreos for the videos!! Haha. Love your videos. Amazing sense of humor. Extra points for LSP.

  • @krackerjackism
    @krackerjackism Рік тому +32

    Wow, this channel will be huge. Definitely the next retro game corps.
    Niche gaming with a cartoon like persona. I love it.

    • @MilesBeatsLive
      @MilesBeatsLive Рік тому +5

      Tech dweeb is my favorite by far

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +11

      Haha I hope you're right! Thanks for saying so 🤓

    • @anonymousprofessor8866
      @anonymousprofessor8866 Рік тому +4

      ​@@TechDweeb I was wondering if you wouldn't mind dropping a short video on how we can add retro emulators of OG Xbox, Wii, WiiU, PS3, Xbox360, NDS, 3DS etc to this "Hyper Base Mix" if it is even possible? This would be awesome for us TechDweeb subs.
      I have a more than capable PC and want a drive that is awesome! Deleted the shady PC pirated stuff. I just need pure retro bliss.

  • @God-np9wg
    @God-np9wg Рік тому +57

    Been using launchbox and a 8TB HDD for 7 years and it never gets old

    • @GeneralDante108
      @GeneralDante108 Рік тому +4

      god is that u 😧😧

    • @danielesparza2480
      @danielesparza2480 Рік тому +3

      Forgive me of my sins father. Sins of ripping games on the internet

    • @oplefirem
      @oplefirem Рік тому +4

      ​@@danielesparza2480That is not a sin... My son..

    • @DanDDirges
      @DanDDirges 11 місяців тому +3

      @@oplefirem Mocking God is a sin however

  • @WhichWayGames
    @WhichWayGames 8 місяців тому +2

    You're the reason I'm going to be updating my PC and getting my hands on one of these :) love the channel and your content is so good, as well as funny!

  • @geebobby7
    @geebobby7 Рік тому +2

    The second pinch! 😂 Great vid! 🫡👍🏽

  • @stoganlephens7946
    @stoganlephens7946 Рік тому +7

    This was a great review and I like how you mention how many games for each console as well as notable exclusions. Could you review the 5tb kinhank drive or one of Chris Shaw's drives because I only hear shady things about the guy?

  • @retrochomp
    @retrochomp Рік тому +7

    Haha first video of techdweeb i see. Love your style, funny, informative and hard-/software curation! Subbed!

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for saying so! Welcome 🤓

  • @jikkme
    @jikkme Рік тому +2

    Ordered through your link. This looks fantastic! Thanks for the review!

  • @Curryking32000
    @Curryking32000 Рік тому +5

    Great video Tech Dweeb! One thing worth mentioning is that pirated pc games often contain virus' as well so might be worth scanning the drive before using it?

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +7

      Actually I did a scan (I probably should have mentioned that in the video). No detections. But like I suggest that folder should just be deleted anyways so that should sort out any issues.

  • @ArcadeCabNBud
    @ArcadeCabNBud Рік тому +425

    I don't want to offend you at all, but I think you should use your real voice as the filter I find abit hard to listen too.. excuse me for saying

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +77

      I don't mind at all, I honestly appreciate your feedback.

    • @joseflindbom7680
      @joseflindbom7680 Рік тому +42

      This is he's real voice

    • @adneme86
      @adneme86 Рік тому +7

      Hahaha.. keep it up...

    • @lennxeath3293
      @lennxeath3293 Рік тому +24

      ​@@TechDweeb I enjoy your voice is amazing

    • @cunnyfunt30
      @cunnyfunt30 Рік тому +24

      I like the voice too, please don't stop

  • @samjones4327
    @samjones4327 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for your video! This collection is bananas!! I appreciate you bringing this to us!! Cheers!!

  • @redberdz5061
    @redberdz5061 Рік тому +48

    It's so cool to see Mclovin reviewing emulation tech

  • @2007polisci
    @2007polisci Рік тому +2

    Could you configure Emulation Station to run the higher end systems? Like I know it can but is it just paths or something they changed to make them run through launchbox?

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +2

      Totally. I'd probably just move the game folders to the emulationstation roms folder instead of launchbox. Emulationstation comes with the emulators all setup and ready to go, so that should be all you need to do.

    • @2007polisci
      @2007polisci Рік тому +2

      @@TechDweeb sweet. I have one more question for you. You said before that it probably isn’t a good idea to connect these Chinese emulation boxes to the internet because of potential viruses. Same for this one? I like RetroAchievement’s but that’s requires an internet connection.

  • @toddcohen2622
    @toddcohen2622 Рік тому

    Thank you for the super informative video.
    How do the multiple disk games like Amiga work?

  • @wopino
    @wopino Рік тому +6

    This rom set is insane, damn you, I need one now.

  • @frankc8689
    @frankc8689 Рік тому +4

    What a guy!
    Thank you kind sir. Also love the onion os theme on the miyoo mini. I just got a plus and slapped it on.

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +2

      Nice! I love that my theme is par to the official Onion skins :D

  • @griseo3300
    @griseo3300 Рік тому +1

    Another banger, sir. Good stuff!

  • @friedchickenthug
    @friedchickenthug Рік тому

    Would this work fine with moonlight to stream games from my pc to android tablet? Using a controller connected to my android, would set up be a breeze? Lastly, if i was interested in PS2 emulation, which drive would you recommend? Thanks for the video and great channel!

  • @rambledogs2012
    @rambledogs2012 Рік тому +4

    Awesome. Your Mum sounds nice, bless her for going to the shops for cookies while you talk to yourself ;-)

  • @Hushpuppysox
    @Hushpuppysox Рік тому +3

    This was very interesting. I might actually consider buying this.

  • @ravencorb1354
    @ravencorb1354 Рік тому +1

    Hi, great video
    Could I please ask a quick question, what's lunchbox like compared to emulationstation?
    I've used loads of emulation Station but I've not got any experience with Lunchbox...
    Is it just a case of pick a game and start? How to you exit games and can you change setting like resolution?

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +2

      Emulation station is a fullscreen controller interface, it's a big fun colorful frontend that you navigate with a controller. Launchbox is more like a rom manager, that you navigate with a mouse. Other than that they're not much different, both are just frontends that display your games and launch the emulators.

    • @ravencorb1354
      @ravencorb1354 Рік тому +2

      @TechDweeb thank you for taking the time to reply to me I appreciate it.
      Silly questions (mabye) but how to you quid full screen games on lunchbox?
      It is as simply as hitting the "Escape" key or do you need a button combo like "start & back" to return to the menu screens?
      I've ordered one of these after watching your videos 😁

  • @Ecreon
    @Ecreon Рік тому +1

    When you play the games, does it keep the save files so that you can return to the point you were at, such as story games? And if it does, would it not fill up more storage space with all of the save files?

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому

      Yes, you can use in-game saving, or save states. And you won't have a storage issue because save game files are very tiny.

  • @baroncalamityplus
    @baroncalamityplus Рік тому +3

    Thanks for letting us know about the last section. I was so close to buying it until then.

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +2

      I gave the company my feedback directly, and told them I mentioned this in my video. Hopefully they listen and make the change I've suggested.

  • @NEOL1NK
    @NEOL1NK Рік тому +6

    Yeah, I’ve been hoarding my own collection, with a combination of standalone emulators and RetroArch, and I don’t really see the point in paying for someone else to do it for me.
    This did give me the idea of putting that collection in its own separate 5TB+ drive, though.

    • @jimbotron70
      @jimbotron70 Рік тому +3

      You pay for the service, if you have slow internet, if you don't have time-expertise to hunt down all the romset online, etcetera...

    • @danielesparza2480
      @danielesparza2480 Рік тому

      It's very tempting on saving time with just paying a premium to download all the games.

  • @joshuasavoy7443
    @joshuasavoy7443 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for including the game lists

  • @marksmith330
    @marksmith330 Рік тому +1

    Really enjoyed the video and the appraisal, quick question I looked at the games list and the system list, I noticed that Sega Model 3, Sega M2, Atomiswave in the video, but not in the games list. I was wondering if the games list is complete or if Sega Model M2, Model 3 are not on the drive, could you please confirm

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому

      Thanks!
      Yup. All of those are on here, and they all work.

  • @pooksthepossum
    @pooksthepossum Рік тому +13

    I have 4tb build that I put together myself. All using RetroBat (Emulation Station) from the oldest stuff up to the Switch, one program can be configured to do it all. There is no excuse for them to use separate programs. It's just laziness IMO.

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +2

      Agreed.

    • @visipss
      @visipss Рік тому

      I am doing that on Ps classic. It takes time but it worths it

    • @Thrawn.
      @Thrawn. Рік тому +1

      Do you by chance sell that 4TB build you made?
      Does ypur build include PS2 game NHL 2003?
      I know nothing about this, just want to install the drive on my PC and start playing. Let me know if this is something you can build and sell to me. I can pay for the drive and your time to prep the drive. Thanks!

  • @larrybraham4884
    @larrybraham4884 11 місяців тому +3

    Dumb question. Did you have any issues hooking up controller's? Like xbox or ps5 controller's via blutooth? Thanks

  • @Bendilin
    @Bendilin Рік тому +1

    >When I switched from my mobile phone to my desktop to continue watching and the desktop mode picks up exactly at @0:31
    "OW." *intro theme*

  • @JonathanWinbush
    @JonathanWinbush Рік тому +1

    Great overview!

  • @Hazelnutin
    @Hazelnutin Рік тому +4

    Hey mate, you forgot to add the link for the list of games on the drive

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +1

      Doh! Thanks for letting me know, they're added.

  • @borf42
    @borf42 Рік тому +6

    Great video! One question I have is if you checked to make sure they didn't put a pirated license of Launchbox on there. This is a thing I have read about from the developer of Launchbox is that some of these drives have the full license on it and they shouldn't.

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +3

      I thought Launchbox was free, but Bigbox was paid, unless I'm mistaken?

    • @denodan
      @denodan Рік тому

      ​@@TechDweeb correct uts the free version

    • @denodan
      @denodan Рік тому

      Hiw is Sarurn running on your system.wont run well on mine, yet my retrobat Saturn games on the hdd I made works

    • @denodan
      @denodan Рік тому

      Itsca priated free version, as normally the free version is limited to 50 tiles only, so they have hacked launchbox free version

    • @denodan
      @denodan Рік тому +1

      The pc games are great. Lunchbox is also prated

  • @MotivationHandbook
    @MotivationHandbook Рік тому +1

    is the a way to connect this and play on a tv?

  • @FREEFROMITALL
    @FREEFROMITALL Рік тому

    Also did it with with a wireless Xbox controller or do I need to buy the countries bundle? Thanks

  • @Harie0
    @Harie0 Рік тому +5

    This is the first box, well usb drive, I am impressed with and tempted to buy. I have gathered a bunch of roms before, but I never set them up like this because it felt a bit tedious. For my pc, that I use as an arcade, I downloaded bundles of roms that were set up for CoinOps. It had a good arcadey selection. This one looks well done. I would probably keep playnite, delete the pirated pc games, and add some legal copies of easy to run games from GOG.
    The launchbox and emulationstation split is still weird. I am assuming it has to do with emulators and ease of use? Anyone can correct me if I am wrong. Emulation station is controller friendly, but it relies on emulators runnining in retoarch. Most of the emulators are good, but some are not. I see most people use the standalone versions of PSP, Saturn, and PS2. I have never used launchbox.

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +6

      Honestly I think the only reason they are separated is out of laziness, they probably downloaded two separate ROM libraries that were pre-configured with these applications. There's no reason you couldn't just have both romsets featured under one single application..

    • @anonymousprofessor8866
      @anonymousprofessor8866 Рік тому +5

      @@TechDweeb ​ @TechDweeb I was wondering if you wouldn't mind dropping a short video on how we can add retro emulators of OG Xbox, Wii, WiiU, PS3, Xbox360, NDS, 3DS etc to this "Hyper Base Mix" if it is even possible? This would be awesome for us TechDweeb subs.
      I have a more than capable PC and want a drive that is awesome! Deleted the shady PC pirated stuff. I just need pure retro bliss.

  • @TheVoidofNothing11
    @TheVoidofNothing11 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for posting this and showing all of it. I've been looking for this, but little to steep in my opinion... Of course, I don't like that the current games are on it that's a deal breaker.

  • @wmrat1969
    @wmrat1969 Рік тому

    I got this today and everything looks great one problem every game is fast as in playing way to fast. Is there a setting I am missing to put them on normal speed? TY

  • @HollowBox
    @HollowBox Рік тому

    Can you access cheat codes In redream like emulator if you wanted ? What’s in the pinball games ? Fx2 or pinball arcade with full dlc ?

  • @m.bazarah
    @m.bazarah Рік тому +4

    Hey man thanks for the videos,
    Can I copy the entire drive into an NVME super fast drive ?

    • @milo8425
      @milo8425 Рік тому

      No reason to really, but yeah

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому

      Yup!

    • @squeak751
      @squeak751 Рік тому

      I was thinking the same thing or to just put everything in launchbox

  • @CD-Gaming
    @CD-Gaming 11 місяців тому +4

    That is still an insane collection, even before looking through the actual list! But, yeah, I completely agree on the Xbox front! I love that old big black box, with its big green splodge that does nothing but sit there... being green... it had some great games on it and a lot of better looking than their PS2 counterpart games as well! I would definitely grab the LMA Manager games as well and it did indeed appear that Tag Force was on there! That, if anything, is even better for my channel and future Let's Plays... I have an Alienware 17 R4 Gaming Laptop and Desmune is insanely fast on here, too fast even, I really ought to sort that out, but either way, this should not have any issue even with the higher end hardware emulation! And I wouldn't mind, but I've been looking at softmodding an Xbox recently as well... Did I mention I love that system? Though, I would certainly ditch the Grand Theft Auto Definitive Edition, I refuse to buy that on principal, although, no doubt Pokémon is going to be on there, I should imagine Digimon as well as other Yu-Gi-Oh!... Also, Final Fantasy VI was missing from the PlayStation Library and that was the first Final Fantasy I owned and played and it was the PlayStation version at that, though, I believe I did spy the GBA version that I've been doing an Anniversary Let's Play of!

  • @OmBotCult
    @OmBotCult Рік тому +2

    I always ask this but is there a way to run this on the Xbox series X? If not what kind of cheap PC mini PC can I get to run these games well?

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +1

      You can setup emulation on the Series X, but it's pretty complicated. If you did you'd be able to use the roms on this drive though.
      However, if you want a plug & play experience then the AMR5 Mini PC I reviewed recently would work well. It's on sale right now actually - amzn.to/41uY867

    • @TheMahayanist
      @TheMahayanist Рік тому +1

      If you could run this on my steam Deck, then everything is perfect.

  • @mobstermobster8659
    @mobstermobster8659 Рік тому +1

    So I just got the hyper base mix and for the simulation station it only lets me play older games but it doesn’t let me play DS or super Nintendo like it loads up the screen like if it wants to launch the game but then it backs out every time I keep clicking on it can you help me figure out what to do please?

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому

      Try pressing select when you have Snes open, go down to 'advanced system options', and then change the emulator. There should be several to choose from, maybe one of those will work for you?

  • @donaldthurin8541
    @donaldthurin8541 Рік тому +4

    Yo @ Techdweeb you are the goat!! Bro thank you for taking the time to answer my question... But bro not gonna lie I hear Mini-PC, and get a little nervous about my my low-low tech abilities.... I just want to play Genisus, PS1 PS2 Maybe get into Dreamcast as a new thing.... Period......

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +1

      No prob! A mini pc is very easy to setup, it's just like a laptop or whatever. Not as easy as an android based console, but still pretty easy. Especially with a drive like this that comes all setup.
      You're not gonna get PS2 and dreamcast if you're not on a PC. THe android consoles are great for the old stuff (genesis) and up to ps1/n64, but none of them can do ps2 or gamecube. For that a mini PC is the best low-cost choice. If you do want to go the easy android-console route (keeping in mind you'll only get up to Ps1, n64, and dreamcast) then the most powerful version of those is the Super Console X King. amzn.to/3WMIDEK .
      FYI, in my discord server, discord.gg/RfhFFcvazY , you can always get help with any pc or retro game problems you come across ;)

    • @recce555ify
      @recce555ify Рік тому

      The best value miniPC on sale right now is the Beelink SER5 Pro with Ryzen 7 5800H at below $400.

  • @Cyko..
    @Cyko.. Рік тому +85

    This is quite a large collection of games! I was really impressed with the amount of GameCube and PS2 games on it! This is perfect for those who just want to just plug it in and start gaming.

    • @josephcontreras8930
      @josephcontreras8930 Рік тому +3

      Like they used to do with plug n play games of old.

    • @deconstructingnarcissism3062
      @deconstructingnarcissism3062 Рік тому +10

      @@josephcontreras8930 ahh the good old days where we didn't have to wait for a stupid update to fix the game.

  • @britishwordplay4335
    @britishwordplay4335 3 місяці тому +1

    Can I connect this to my souped up TV or does it need to be a PC monitor or laptop?. As I bought one yesterday for £135 with two controllers. Thank You

  • @ProtoJay4789
    @ProtoJay4789 Рік тому +1

    Keep it up Dweeb Lol love the theme of the channel. Brings me back to old cartoon network show.

  • @milo8425
    @milo8425 Рік тому +7

    I'd be worried about malware if they're gonna pack in pirated PC games w/ it.

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +2

      Yeah that's always a possibility. My virus scan didn't show anything. And if you just delete that PC games folder you should be fine.

  • @jaredabig4827
    @jaredabig4827 Рік тому +6

    Just bought mine. Was a little worried about dropping this much cash, but after watching your review and reading the comments. I think I made the right choice.

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +2

      Nice! I'm still happy with mine, I've used it a ton. It's super handy to have so many games ready to go.

    • @jaredabig4827
      @jaredabig4827 Рік тому

      @TechDweeb awesome really glad to hear it. I can see this becoming my primary device. You seriously cant go wrong with the old school systems. I've already challenged the wife to street fighter 2.

    • @jimr6846
      @jimr6846 Рік тому +1

      Can anyone provide a game list?

    • @jaredabig4827
      @jaredabig4827 Рік тому

      @@jimr6846 it would honestly be easier for you to ask what game is not listed on the system.

  • @minilab3636
    @minilab3636 Рік тому +1

    Hi
    I just got one of these after watching your video . I love it but I can’t get sound out of the arcade section . All the others are fine . Cab you help ? Thanks

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому

      Hmm. That's a weird one. Never encountered that problem before. Maybe try opening the retoarch settings while you're in a game without sound (usually start+a, or start+b, but try others), and then go out to the main menu of RA and go into settings, audio. In there are several settings, like changing the audio driver etc. Try fiddling with a few settings, like changing the audio device or whatever else you can see. If you find a setting that works make sure you go back out to the main RA menu, then into the quick menu, then down to 'overrides', and select 'save core overrides' to make sure the settings you changed are always applied for that core. Good luck!

  • @MacenW
    @MacenW 8 місяців тому +2

    Everytime you upload i tune in

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  8 місяців тому

      You're my favourite.

  • @gregghernandez2714
    @gregghernandez2714 Рік тому +24

    I saw this too on Amazon and I had to do a double take when I saw Witcher and Cuphead as part of the collection. I thought "here comes a lawsuit." I am with you... I have spent so much cash on PC games but always thought "hey this isn't something I need, but something I want for entertainment." It was always money well spend and like you say the developers deserve the support.

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +14

      Totally. Emulation is a victimless crime. PC piracy certainly isn't.

    • @efad3215
      @efad3215 Рік тому +5

      @TechDweeb Emulation isn't a crime dude. It's in how you get the roms that Nintendo et al comes a sniffing.

    • @IllIlIIllIlIIIll
      @IllIlIIllIlIIIll Рік тому

      Its very clearly advertised lol

    • @rajupatel8395
      @rajupatel8395 Рік тому

      @@TechDweeb 15:53 15:53

    • @jmogler
      @jmogler Рік тому +4

      How is a lawsuit from CD Project Red for 1 game any different than lawsuits from Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, Atari, Capcom, Taito, Commodore, etc etc for 10s of thousands of pirated console roms?

  • @MrMartellSincere
    @MrMartellSincere Рік тому +7

    That's very impressive to see all those games on one drive 😅😮

  • @potsmokeris
    @potsmokeris Рік тому +1

    Is there a device with such a big collection of retro games including PS2 and GameCube, with 2 controllers which one can plug directly into TV? Thanks.

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +1

      Nah, you'd have to combine something like this with a mini PC for an easy TV emulation console.

  • @qotsafan7638
    @qotsafan7638 Рік тому +2

    Would this work on something like the nvidia shield?

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +1

      Nope, this one is for Windows PCs only.

  • @deliosaxis6145
    @deliosaxis6145 Рік тому +14

    The best reviewer of hard drives with pre-installed software

  • @danielsetiawan8754
    @danielsetiawan8754 Рік тому +4

    WTF with the oreo XD

  • @panchobigote2873
    @panchobigote2873 Рік тому

    Help! It won’t load any games from emulationstation but will load games in launch box. What can I do to fix this issue?

  • @topiccrow2011
    @topiccrow2011 Рік тому +1

    Question, could you copy the games off the drive and move it to other Emulators devices like and retopokect 3 plus or rg35xx?

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +1

      Definitely!

    • @topiccrow2011
      @topiccrow2011 Рік тому

      @@TechDweeb thanks cuz I feel like it's safer then surf the web and hope it's the right file.

  • @leonarddurecki5988
    @leonarddurecki5988 Рік тому +5

    Looks nice! And yes, I would rather have a bunch of Xbox games instead of a small selection of PC games.

  • @Turbo-D
    @Turbo-D 8 місяців тому +5

    voice dubbed by a smurf?

  • @ConsolesandCocktails-lr9bf
    @ConsolesandCocktails-lr9bf 6 місяців тому +1

    Great review.

  • @djjoshuacarl
    @djjoshuacarl Рік тому +1

    My old emu had an HDMI out, do they make a version with one, or an aftermarket hardware way to accomplish it? (My pc is downstairs, and really want this for the couch life)

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +1

      Nah, this one needs a PC to run. If you want something able to plug into the TV you'll want one of the android emulation consoles (I've reviewed quite a few on the channel). Look up the Super Console X Cube or the Hyper Base King.

    • @recce555ify
      @recce555ify Рік тому

      Aliexpress is also selling miniPC with drives similar to this for plug and play on TV.

  • @danielde-vauxbalbirnie4049
    @danielde-vauxbalbirnie4049 Рік тому +4

    Hi guys!! How does this compare with the 2TB JW hard drive you reviewed before? Does it still have as many retro Sinclair , C64, Mame games on it as the other hard drives aswell as all the high end stuff aswell?.... I'm impressed with all the PS2/ Gamecube games available on this one!! It looks amazing!! BTW, great Utube channel Tech Dweeb!! 👍👍

    • @danielde-vauxbalbirnie4049
      @danielde-vauxbalbirnie4049 Рік тому +2

      Also, it looks like a lot less duplicate ROMs on this hard drive?

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +1

      Yeah a lot less dups. Check the game lists in the description if you want to know what's on here, I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to those old retro computer systems.

    • @recce555ify
      @recce555ify Рік тому

      From the video looks like no retro 8/16-bit computer games?

  • @yodatreat
    @yodatreat Рік тому +12

    I almost bought a 5tb drive at costco yesterday, now I'm buying this one. Thanks Dweebie!

    • @fade2black001
      @fade2black001 Рік тому

      Just don't get caught with it

    • @baistosh
      @baistosh Рік тому

      you and techdweeb are part of a problem with retro gaming preservations...dont get caught

    • @retro5014
      @retro5014 Рік тому

      @@fade2black001 its unlikely the feds will bust down @yodareat 's door to grab that 5tb drive of roms.

    • @jeremyshafer9825
      @jeremyshafer9825 Рік тому

      Cisco sells a 5 GB retro game drive?

    • @danieltucker8837
      @danieltucker8837 6 місяців тому

      I'm sure you would want another 5tb drive to back it up incase one day it doesn't work anymore.

  • @legacytournament
    @legacytournament Рік тому +2

    Do you think that making a copy of this hard drive to an external ssd would boost performance even further? Or would it be throwing money away?

    • @recce555ify
      @recce555ify Рік тому +1

      Maybe slightly faster loading time for the more recent console systems like Gamecube, PS2 etc and the PC games. The rest likely no difference.
      Game performance will definitely depend on what PC you connect it to.

  • @FREEFROMITALL
    @FREEFROMITALL Рік тому

    Dang... wont ship to canada... what can you recommend for canada, most complete collections - no dupes? thanks

  • @MrVidification
    @MrVidification 9 місяців тому +4

    ... *opens up the massive 5TB drive to find a near empty plastic box with a 32GB micro sd card inside*

  • @jackmurad399
    @jackmurad399 Рік тому +3

    I love tech dweebs voice it makes the videos fun

  • @cochinito83
    @cochinito83 Рік тому +1

    Have you tried out the 12tb or 16tb hyperspin drives? Are they good or bad?

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +1

      They look pretty pricey but 12tb and 16tb drives themselves are very pricey so maybe they're an okay deal. I'd love to try one someday.

  • @AndrewAHayes
    @AndrewAHayes 8 місяців тому

    Im guessing that object that looks like a tape cassette is not a tape cassette, what is it?
    Is the Drive SATA if so does it come with a USB converter? I have a gaming laptop so that size drive would need to be USB

  • @Smile2bhappyryan
    @Smile2bhappyryan Рік тому +11

    The only concern I have is how reliable the drive is. If you made a rom collection and put it on a drive I would gladly buy it from you. You're the retro master.

    • @recce555ify
      @recce555ify Рік тому +7

      Since it's a normal USB drive, you can just copy out the files and backup onto another drive.

    • @jimbotron70
      @jimbotron70 Рік тому

      It would be interesting to know the manufacturer's brand, could someone who has it see it with some HD program?

    • @erpatt
      @erpatt Рік тому +1

      @@jimbotron70 I saw in another video that it was a seagate drive

    • @cinqo7
      @cinqo7 11 місяців тому

      Great video. Does this drive include arcade classics like Sega Rally, Daytona, Outrun, Afterburner?

    • @jonathanoxlade4252
      @jonathanoxlade4252 4 місяці тому

      If ssds hit 30tb be expensive but seems like the future of gaming playing old console exclusives like kill zone but next generation wants to move away from these old anti woke games we used to love when games were fun when call of duty was call of duty and medal of honor aswel those are the good old days shame medal of honor is no longer now which means we have to go back to the good old days of rainbow six aswel
      Rainbow six patriots would of been a great gamw but woke peaple decided to get rid of it for a crappy multiplayer

  • @eduardopatricio
    @eduardopatricio Рік тому +3

    What about the Launchbox license? I doubt these drives hold genuine ones. It's a current product and this would be undercutting the developers.

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +1

      I thought Launchbox was free, but Bigbox is paid?

    • @eduardopatricio
      @eduardopatricio Рік тому +1

      @@TechDweeb it's free only up to a certain number of games. 100 maybe?

    • @killswitchscar1060
      @killswitchscar1060 Рік тому +1

      @@eduardopatricio The basic desktop version of LaunchBox is free. I use it with my setup with thousands of games. As far as i can tell the only thing that is paid is the BigBox mode and some customization options like themes and stuff. If you look at the LaunchBox segment in the video you can see it denotes "free version" in the upper right.

    • @eduardopatricio
      @eduardopatricio Рік тому

      @@killswitchscar1060 Ah, right. So the 100 games limitation must be on the Android version then. 👍🏽

  • @fabiobezerra9569
    @fabiobezerra9569 Рік тому +1

    Great vídeo, thanks a million! ✌🏼😁🎮

  • @fabianl
    @fabianl Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the content! Very tempted to pick this up.
    Is it possible to access the roms from a Steam Deck without owning a PC (as a filthy Mac user)?

    • @TheMahayanist
      @TheMahayanist Рік тому

      I doubt it. You'd probably need to transfer them via PC. Eh. If it could this would literally be perfect.

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +1

      You can access the roms if you plug it in via usb (a dongle or dock), but you won't be able to run the emulation program (unless you had Windows installed on your deck), so you'd have to setup emudeck yourself first.

    • @fabianl
      @fabianl Рік тому

      @@TechDweeb perfect, thanks!

  • @pawannaik920
    @pawannaik920 Рік тому +3

    Nice sir it's super expensive in india

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому

      Ah that's a bummer. I know you guys often have to pay more for things that are cheap in North America :(

    • @joshsadowski8869
      @joshsadowski8869 Рік тому

      Don't let the price get you down. You can always make this yourself. I know it can take a while, but can be fun to make it the way you want it.

    • @pawannaik920
      @pawannaik920 Рік тому +1

      @@joshsadowski8869 ok sir thank you for your advice i will try

  • @stuartirwin8628
    @stuartirwin8628 Рік тому +1

    What pc specs you need to run all the higher end games on this? (Not the gross modern games)

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому

      Depends what you mean by 'run'
      Nearly everything will run on a low end PC: ua-cam.com/video/y44FNj0irYk/v-deo.html
      But if you have a modest gaming PC you can do upscaling: ua-cam.com/video/ttA7bUCziR4/v-deo.html

  • @Axl1403
    @Axl1403 Рік тому +2

    Do you think you can upload the roms so we can download them I like them since they are clean us roms :)

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому

      Nope! But, if you get this product the company has an FTP server that you can connect to and get whatever other ROMS you're missing. Not that I'd condone such things...

  • @Clos93
    @Clos93 Рік тому +5

    People, just curate your own collections. You never know what craziness you're putting in your PC if they're willing to straight up put pirated modern PC games on it... 😂
    Messing with emulation settings can be daunting, but it's a fun learning experience if you're into tech. I curate my own collections for my emulators by ripping my own games and other "archives" 😉 And I still find time to do that working two jobs.
    And best part it's free and won't give your PC a Trojan. 😂

    • @JetSetTyler
      @JetSetTyler Рік тому +3

      What if I have two toddlers and work 40 hours and don’t wanna do all that tho

    • @Darthdoodoo
      @Darthdoodoo Рік тому

      @@JetSetTyler then spend the money duh. U pay in labor or you trade your labor for cash then trade cash for someone else's labor. Depending on your income it might cost less to just pay the professional and work your job but for lots of us poors out here we dont make enough money to pay someone else so we do our own labor. Its not a choice when you are broke or just like diy stuff

    • @SensibleChuckle
      @SensibleChuckle Рік тому

      This is a very good point. I hope everyone runs Bit Defender.

    • @Clos93
      @Clos93 Рік тому +1

      @Generic Name ok. I'll just go home and stare at the wall after work today.... 😂😂😂
      Boi, I work 2 jobs, GTFO here with "If you had responsibilities..." 😂😂😂

  • @timgoembel8623
    @timgoembel8623 Рік тому +1

    Hi tech dweeb. I did buy the 2TB version for windows and I am really enjoying it. I do have a problem though, on ps1 games that are multi disc ( Lunar silver star complete for example) I get stuck when prompted to change discs. I have tried loading the second disc in the retroarch menu but this does not seem to do the trick. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Great channel btw. I hope you read comments on older videos.

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому

      Huh. I don't know what to suggest to be honest. Using the Retoarch menu is how I've changed disks in the past. Maybe try downloading a different version of that rom to see if that is the issue? You don't need to start a new game, just download the rom and see if loading different disks works. If it does you can rename the new rom to the same name as your old rom so that your old save game will work.

    • @timgoembel8623
      @timgoembel8623 Рік тому

      @@TechDweeb Willing to try it. Thanks for the reply.

  • @Ifalvarado
    @Ifalvarado Рік тому +1

    can't seem to find this anymore at amazon at least...any other sources?

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому

      amzn.to/420Tj3y

    • @recce555ify
      @recce555ify Рік тому

      Aliexpress also selling the exact same product, and cheaper, though obviously you wouldn't get the same customer return service as Amazon.

  • @RyanDGreen1984
    @RyanDGreen1984 Рік тому +1

    Can this be played on anything other than a pc? I don’t have a computer at the moment. Like can it be hooked up to my tv? Or anything else? Thank you

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +1

      No this one is PC only. If you want one without a PC then you'll need an emulation console (I have a few listed in the description).

  • @TheFeist77
    @TheFeist77 Рік тому +1

    can you use the roms on this by loading them into a different emulator?

  • @ivans5154
    @ivans5154 Рік тому +1

    Loved your video very interested on this harddrive. Is it really plug and play though? As someone who is not really tech savvy i'm hesitant to spend that kind of money and then not being able to use it because like I say I don't know a lot about this kind of stuff.

    • @recce555ify
      @recce555ify Рік тому

      It is just a USB HDD where you plug into any Windows PC and run the apps.

  • @XNROP
    @XNROP Рік тому +1

    So if u get what youre saying this drive is what runs the games and any pc with jusy any spec can play them ?

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, the emulators and ROMs are on the drive, and you run those on a computer.

  • @jonathane37
    @jonathane37 Рік тому +1

    Love your content. I just got nasal surgery and it was the best decision of my life, highly encourage!

  • @honoredshadow1975
    @honoredshadow1975 Рік тому +2

    Please do another video if they add wii and the missing games. I would consider this!

  • @vulgarscreams
    @vulgarscreams Рік тому +1

    You talk as though you convinced me to buy this. I just received it in the mail. Love your stuff! Thank you, for the recommendation!

  • @dannyospina5800
    @dannyospina5800 Рік тому +2

    Hey guys if buy an empty 5t hdd and copy all.the contents of this device. Would it work as an exact copy of the hard drive?

  • @Geovanny06
    @Geovanny06 Рік тому +1

    Are the bios files already on the system? or do you need to add them yourself?

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +1

      Yup, they're there, everything works as expected.

    • @Geovanny06
      @Geovanny06 Рік тому

      Thanks!😁

  • @Stozxaep
    @Stozxaep 8 місяців тому

    Can I connect any controller or bind buttons to any controller and does it have wii

  • @alexandersakamoto1067
    @alexandersakamoto1067 Рік тому +1

    Hey, I could really use assistance. I bought a mini pc ( miniforums um690) just to try this product out. I’ve had this for 2 weeks and spent hours trying to figure out how to use it. I can’t figure out how to play launch box, n64 and above without stuttering. I’ve tried to access retro arch via launch box and change which core it uses to play n64 games but it doesn’t change the core and stays stuttering. If I connect it to another mini pc that already has retro arch on it and plays n64 games and above fine. But still when i access n64 ganes and above via launch box via this external hard drive it still stutters. Can someone please! Help me?.. so far not out the box not able to play

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому

      You definitely shouldn't be getting stuttering in N64 on that Mini PC.
      You need to try to narrow down why the problem is happening.
      Try installing Retoarch on it's own on the PC itself (you can get it for free through Steam). Then in RA download a few N64 cores, and try to load your games (you can select the games of your external drive within retoarch under 'load content').
      If the games work fine there you'll know there is an issue with either the emulators on your external drive, or maybe with the fact that it's loading the games off USB for some reason.
      If it's a problem with the emulator on the external drive you can try updating Retroarch on the drive.
      You can also try copying one or two games to the internal drive of your UM690 and see if they load fine there. If that's the case then it means loading off USB is causing the issue, so you can try different USB ports maybe? Not sure what to suggest if that's the case.
      TL;DR: Install your own emulator to see if that works, so you know if it's a problem with the drive, or just the PC itself.

  • @cliffordhazel3453
    @cliffordhazel3453 7 місяців тому

    Today I bought a Windows 11 laptop so I can use the Hyper Base Mix. I noticed on both Emulationstation and Launchbox there’s no in-game sound on most of the games. Is that normal?

  • @Alansworstnight
    @Alansworstnight Рік тому +2

    Anyone know if there's a tv version of this emulator? Would be cool to play on the big screen.

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому +1

      I'd suggest adding a MIIN PC to attach to the TV and turn it into a home theatre PC.

    • @Alansworstnight
      @Alansworstnight Рік тому

      @@TechDweeb thanks 🙂

    • @recce555ify
      @recce555ify Рік тому

      Or get those cheap Android TV boxes that came with bundled games which you can connect directly to TV.

  • @3050cheo
    @3050cheo Рік тому +2

    Once u delete the PC games, can u add a wii or PS3 emulator and games to it?

    • @shintyxd788
      @shintyxd788 Рік тому

      obv bro u can add... but you have to link the destination to the retroarch

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому

      Definitely! The good news is that those folders are already in the Roms folder, you can just add the games to the folders and they should be detected (if you're using launchbox you might need to rescan the roms folders).

  • @k-r6465
    @k-r6465 Рік тому +2

    what os do you use to run all those games?

  • @Jaschu-xs9mb
    @Jaschu-xs9mb 9 місяців тому +2

    "Bob, can you go to the store and get bore oreos?
    Bob:" wahh wahh"
    "Thanks Bob!"
    😂😂🖤

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  9 місяців тому +1

      Good old Bob. Always coming through with the Oreos!

    • @Jaschu-xs9mb
      @Jaschu-xs9mb 9 місяців тому

      😂😂😂😂💯🔥

  • @dvelez22
    @dvelez22 Рік тому +1

    Can I copy this drive onto my laptop and play it from there without any additional work? I'm thinking this would be a easy way to get the Asus Ally Rog up and running. I'd have to remove a TON of the games but in theory, is it possible?

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Рік тому

      Yup! It all runs from windows so there's no reason you couldn't copy it to your local storage and run it from there.

  • @MalcolmJames-sg3zg
    @MalcolmJames-sg3zg 8 місяців тому +1

    Good review. THANKS