Fair review and some very substantial points, the cost was half of where I thought this was going; excellent build quality for those with the right setup and space, nice to see you review something NOT handheld with an XX, X X, and X in it’s name!!
My son just told me this morning that he wants an arcade cabinet for Christmas. I was thinking of going the diy route for us to build one together. I’d love to see an update on your arcade.
Me: "hmmmm, dozens of youtubers I subscribe to are covering the election, which stream should I... hey, new TechDweeb video, the election can, and will, wait!"
This is pretty sweet!!!! I want to build an arcade upright for emulation and just haven't had time/space/money all align up at the same time. For the price that isn't too bad... you wouldn't be able to make it by yourself with the rgb and all the software compatibility. Awesome deal actually
Been using an old school X-Arcade set up for years. The build quality they adhere to has not changed. The trackball they manufacture is one of the best. I would say the only thing you may want to do is sacrifice one button on Player 2 and drop in one GRS USB Button Hole Spinner to do some badass Tempest. Found one area to drill a hole for a dedicated 4-Way joystick. Unfortunately the set I had I got super cheap at a Goodwill for 40 bones and I let it sit in my storage shed for 5 or so years in Alaska weather. Gutted the hardware and replaced everything with Sanwa but you cannot replace that trackball. Bought the replacement direct from X-Arcade and I am back in heaven. This set up makes me think I need to upgrade now. Especially since VR is another dimension albeit niche.
Please do a video on your tabletop gaming stuff. Dweebery shall not be limited to tech! In personal news no one cares about, I've found my Powkiddy V90 which I haven't seen in months. Got separated from it as I left for the frontlines ("come on, in and out, a 20-minutes mission"... yeah, right), then the two of us travelled separately all over the country. Gave up hope of ever seeing it again. And now we're reunited once more. And it still works, despite being lugged around by uncaring hands and thrown about in the cold and the damp. I'm... genuinely happy with this fact. The V90 really doesn't get enough credit.
10:30 nice to see I'm not the only one that plays Bot Vice on a joy stick. Super fun game feels like it was made to be played in the arcades. DYA Games makes some cool stuff. Been using the 8-Bitdo arcade stick but I think this 30 degree angle will be better for my wrists. I'm liking it a lot. The stand looks awesome for some stand up game play too.
It would be perfect if they added a spinner knob for Arknoid, Tempest, Tron, Heavy Barrel and tons more... I still consider the Atari Single Player USB Fight Stick Microcenter exclusive to be the best commercial joystick
Cool video. I think , for the right price, selling the pedestal on its own with minor tweaks so you can attach your own arcade sticks would be awesome. I personally have 8bitdo arcade sticks.
Worth the price. Better than an Arcade1up. Get a old console x system to hook up to it and your TV and there you go. 👍🏾 I've always been a pedestal guy
I’m glad i found your channel ,your awesome 😎 brother I’m glad 🙂 you live in the same time frame 🖼️ I live in ,The world needs more brilliant minds like yours ,With respect 🫡 much love long life and thanks 🙏 for helping me with your knowledge 😊
I love seeing new product like this Arcade stick....really nice stuff from X-Arcade!...I've always known that company making some nice quality feeling arcade buttons and controls. A few years ago I already adopted a cheaper option to capture this classic retro arcade feel when the Atgames Legends Gamer pro was on sale for $100 (& currently $200+ on ebay ). The X-arcade 2 player stick also went for $125 about 2 or 3 years ago... . But this stick looks nicer and comes with a stand, so I can imagine the quality feeling a little better. On arcade sticks like Atgames and these, I noticed the trackball will roll more smoothly when it is at an incline..and this one has that advantage already from the design.
The Tank Stick Max has spinners! That makes all the difference for me. I need trackball and spinners like the AtGames Legends Ultimate. I have the Gamer Pro, but it doesn't have spinners. Also, it's half the price. I don't need the stand or the RGB, just the joystick please.
One time i converted my desk to a standing desk by stacking up a bunch of filing cabinets and putting my monitors on top, but i wanted to use my fightstick so i just opened one of the drawers and put it on there, and in that moment i realized wh they were called "Arcade cabinets"
Im so jealous on a whole different level 😠 but being serious note the price is super high and you would maybe want to change the buttons and ball top to your taste awesome review Dweeb 👍
I don't see why it wouldn't work well with the deck. It's Xinput, and it's registered as 2 xbox controllers, so I think it should be good to go just with a usbc adapter.
0:41 - Yes. I built an arcade stick and emulated JRPGs are indeed way better that way :) Also, if you like this setup, you may want to take a look at the Qanba 2009.
I’m with ya on the VR stance there, Dweeb! Price seems fair, but wish there was an even cheaper, non-VR version for those of us who have no use for it.
@@ge2719I was thinking keep it the same price and somehow fit some spinners on here. I wonder if they can make spinners that can be used as both paddle and driving controllers?
All I could taste when I watched this video was conchord grapes and pectin because I was so freaking jelly. ps: the deck needs spinners to accomodate games where things ... uh ... spin.
You scratched your floor! Techdweeb, your mom is going to be so mad at you! Buy her some rootbeer and flowers to make up for it. If she likes rootbeer as much as you.
@techdweeb Hey man! You need an electric screwdriver 😳 You can get a bit set where you can have all kinds of ends so you don’t have to give yourself bad wrists. Saves us SO much time!
Awesome video as always Dweebs B) Btw what is that UI theme thing @1:34? (The one with the diagonally-slanted thumbnails that says "players"?) I keep seeing it everywhere, even on my own devices, and I have no idea what it is and where to find it lol
The design looks like it should have a built in tv mount/mount for whatever system you want to use on it. Looks really odd just being a solo controller connected remotely from the display.
So what is the comparison versus the Pandora boxes Tech Dweeb? I mean the Pandora Boxes or just even getting one of those Retro Shooters. I would love to see a video about that.
Hey, at some point could you talk about your diy arcade cab? I've always wanted to build something like that, but I just don't have the confidence and yours looks so simple. Pleeeeeaaase? I'll provide the root beer
iI think it is way over priced. I have built a few of my own control panels before. my newest build is 6/8 In 1 Retro Arcade Console Game Joystick Rocker Wireless Bluetooth Wired Fighting Controller for Nintendo Switch PS4 PS3 PC $16.00 I bought 2 of them so now $32.00 Ali-express The rest of the parts are Amazon Sanwa 8 pcs OBSF-30 Original Push Button 30mm - for Arcade Jamma Video Game & Arcade Joystick Games Console (White) S@NWA $25.00 x 2 =$50.00 SANWA JLF-TP-8YT Joystick Dark Blue Original - for Arcade Jamma Game 4 & 8 Way Adjustable, Compatible with Catz Mad SF4 Tournament Joystick (Dark Blue Ball Top), Use for Arcade Machine Cabinet S@NWA $35.00 x 2 = $70.00 USB Arcade Game Trackball Mouse Illuminated LED Round 4.5cm USB Connector with Bracket Kit $43.00 total $195.00 Much better parts. ( Real Arcade Parts) Bluetooth. and player 1 and player 2 are not shoulder to shoulder . With a a Trackball . less than 1/2 the cost waiting for all my parts to show up.
No spinners, no buy. Sorry, for $500 you would at least expect spinners, seeing as this is marketed as an arcade controller. Speaking of marketing, this is marketed as a VR arcade controller, although it can obviously be used as an emulator arcade controller. For VR, this could possibly be the answer for the free VR "ArcadeTimeCapsule", where you could just put this is the middle of your VR space, and have real arcade controls.
well.. sorry but I'm an arcade child.... And since USA was beaten by Japanese, a long time ago, I can't go back to this "root" periodof time. At least you don't have those horrible "pear" american joystick (it looks like a Sanwa joystick or a copy of a Sanwa joystick) , but.... sadly you have an american layout and "old school" buttons (try to play for a long period of time.. you'll understand what I mean here..)... I know where well this company (X arcade), since I have a Tank joystick model.... taking dust in my attic !! Yes it's convenient , but NO , I prefer a good Japanese layout with good Sanwa's parts (or seimitsu...). If only X arcade could do the same product with a Namco noir layout or Sega 2P layout... but NOOOOO.
Fresh tour of the arcade you built!
I couldn't care less about an arcade set up .. but if tech dweeb makes a video about it .. I'm watching it
Same here bud. Lol.
Likewise. :)
Fair review and some very substantial points, the cost was half of where I thought this was going; excellent build quality for those with the right setup and space, nice to see you review something NOT handheld with an XX, X X, and X in it’s name!!
Anbernic XX-ArcadeXX coming soon!
@@TechDweeb5:58 *Yes please!!* To touring the wallmounted Arcade cab.
Bought it, Thanks for the info Dweeb!
Niiice! You'll love it!
Seems like a great opportunity to make a whooooole episode on arcade emulation! (It’s confusing- systems, etc!)
My son just told me this morning that he wants an arcade cabinet for Christmas. I was thinking of going the diy route for us to build one together. I’d love to see an update on your arcade.
i just opened the video to hear the buttons being pressed. pretty cool!
Me: "hmmmm, dozens of youtubers I subscribe to are covering the election, which stream should I... hey, new TechDweeb video, the election can, and will, wait!"
Vote for arcade sticks with built-in rollerballs!
@@TechDweeb Finally someone who represents me!
This is much better.
UA-cam stopped notifying me of new TechDweeb videos… must be because all the hot-political rhetoric.
Finally! Face Reveal at 2:23 🤓
Looking good brother, love the glasses!
More like blurry chin reveal!
@@TechDweeb 😆 Jack Bauer: “Damn it Chloe, enhance!”
Man I absolutely love arcades, please cover your DIY arcade in a future video! Would love to know how to make one for myself
This is pretty sweet!!!!
I want to build an arcade upright for emulation and just haven't had time/space/money all align up at the same time.
For the price that isn't too bad... you wouldn't be able to make it by yourself with the rgb and all the software compatibility. Awesome deal actually
Been using an old school X-Arcade set up for years. The build quality they adhere to has not changed. The trackball they manufacture is one of the best. I would say the only thing you may want to do is sacrifice one button on Player 2 and drop in one GRS USB Button Hole Spinner to do some badass Tempest. Found one area to drill a hole for a dedicated 4-Way joystick. Unfortunately the set I had I got super cheap at a Goodwill for 40 bones and I let it sit in my storage shed for 5 or so years in Alaska weather. Gutted the hardware and replaced everything with Sanwa but you cannot replace that trackball. Bought the replacement direct from X-Arcade and I am back in heaven. This set up makes me think I need to upgrade now. Especially since VR is another dimension albeit niche.
they just released two of the spinners that plug in up top where the quest controllers would sit.
Please do a video on your tabletop gaming stuff. Dweebery shall not be limited to tech!
In personal news no one cares about, I've found my Powkiddy V90 which I haven't seen in months. Got separated from it as I left for the frontlines ("come on, in and out, a 20-minutes mission"... yeah, right), then the two of us travelled separately all over the country. Gave up hope of ever seeing it again. And now we're reunited once more. And it still works, despite being lugged around by uncaring hands and thrown about in the cold and the damp. I'm... genuinely happy with this fact. The V90 really doesn't get enough credit.
This is so much better than election news. Thanks badass TD!
10:30 nice to see I'm not the only one that plays Bot Vice on a joy stick. Super fun game feels like it was made to be played in the arcades. DYA Games makes some cool stuff.
Been using the 8-Bitdo arcade stick but I think this 30 degree angle will be better for my wrists. I'm liking it a lot. The stand looks awesome for some stand up game play too.
It looks so clean and shiny!
Thank you for the vid TechDweeb!
It would be perfect if they added a spinner knob for Arknoid, Tempest, Tron, Heavy Barrel and tons more... I still consider the Atari Single Player USB Fight Stick Microcenter exclusive to be the best commercial joystick
they released a set of spinners as an addon they would sit in the holes up top there where the quest controllers would sit
Cool video. I think , for the right price, selling the pedestal on its own with minor tweaks so you can attach your own arcade sticks would be awesome. I personally have 8bitdo arcade sticks.
Worth the price. Better than an Arcade1up. Get a old console x system to hook up to it and your TV and there you go. 👍🏾 I've always been a pedestal guy
Love your vids man. love your review and im about to buy my first handheld because of you. Keep it up!
I’m glad i found your channel ,your awesome 😎 brother I’m glad 🙂 you live in the same time frame 🖼️ I live in ,The world needs more brilliant minds like yours ,With respect 🫡 much love long life and thanks 🙏 for helping me with your knowledge 😊
Tech dweeb has become my favorite part of the week always a treat, no matter what it is I have to watch
Wont be long until Tweeb's gonna have to buy his mom a bigger basement. Proud of this guy 😊
Goodness thats alot of stuff to put together, but looks awesome. Great job
I love seeing new product like this Arcade stick....really nice stuff from X-Arcade!...I've always known that company making some nice quality feeling arcade buttons and controls. A few years ago I already adopted a cheaper option to capture this classic retro arcade feel when the Atgames Legends Gamer pro was on sale for $100 (& currently $200+ on ebay ). The X-arcade 2 player stick also went for $125 about 2 or 3 years ago... . But this stick looks nicer and comes with a stand, so I can imagine the quality feeling a little better. On arcade sticks like Atgames and these, I noticed the trackball will roll more smoothly when it is at an incline..and this one has that advantage already from the design.
I know what I want for Christmas!🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for showing me my next want. And as I have the Quest 3, I'll certainly be giving the VR side of things a go.
The Tank Stick Max has spinners! That makes all the difference for me. I need trackball and spinners like the AtGames Legends Ultimate. I have the Gamer Pro, but it doesn't have spinners. Also, it's half the price. I don't need the stand or the RGB, just the joystick please.
ARCADE TOUR!!!!
A cool product. Put it on ny someday maybe list
One time i converted my desk to a standing desk by stacking up a bunch of filing cabinets and putting my monitors on top, but i wanted to use my fightstick so i just opened one of the drawers and put it on there, and in that moment i realized wh they were called "Arcade cabinets"
THAT'S RAD!!!!!
Updated DIY cabinet video please :D
Im so jealous on a whole different level 😠 but being serious note the price is super high and you would maybe want to change the buttons and ball top to your taste awesome review Dweeb 👍
4:05 Id prefer they sold just the controller. Mainly because I want to build it a custom cabinet and use this as the controller
At 8:22 he showed a version that's just a controller though without the ball.
@@bland9876 I'm aware of it and I do want the one with the ball and everything. Thank you though ❤
This looks incredibly amazing! I'd be curious to see if it is Steam Deck compatible.
I don't see why it wouldn't work well with the deck. It's Xinput, and it's registered as 2 xbox controllers, so I think it should be good to go just with a usbc adapter.
HIS SOCKS MATCH HIS SHIRT PERFECTLY!! HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN???
Maybe it is actually just one suit underneath. 🤪 The pants are just there for the pockets.
I've been looking for the best arcade product so I can enjoy all the old games I missed out on including the modern ones.
0:41 - Yes. I built an arcade stick and emulated JRPGs are indeed way better that way :)
Also, if you like this setup, you may want to take a look at the Qanba 2009.
I’m with ya on the VR stance there, Dweeb! Price seems fair, but wish there was an even cheaper, non-VR version for those of us who have no use for it.
cant imagine a non vr version would be much cheaper. it just has the plastic slots for the controllers.
@@ge2719I was thinking keep it the same price and somehow fit some spinners on here. I wonder if they can make spinners that can be used as both paddle and driving controllers?
There is a non vr version, just not in white.
❤️❤️❤️❤️
All I could taste when I watched this video was conchord grapes and pectin because I was so freaking jelly. ps: the deck needs spinners to accomodate games where things ... uh ... spin.
I want more tech dweeb lore. golden tee tournament at the college pub? yes please.
New video at dinner time? 🎉🙌🏻
We for sure need a fresh tour!!
Was expecting a crt setup for that complete nostalgia factor
Wow 👌 👏
I thought it would cost more to be honest, looks awesome.
It's a cool setup but the price is insane. Plus to ship to Canada it's an additional $380 CAD bringing the total amount well over $1000.00 CAD.
Dude, that's very cool! 😀
You scratched your floor! Techdweeb, your mom is going to be so mad at you! Buy her some rootbeer and flowers to make up for it. If she likes rootbeer as much as you.
I'll just toss a rug over it. Moms love rugs.
@techdweeb Hey man! You need an electric screwdriver 😳 You can get a bit set where you can have all kinds of ends so you don’t have to give yourself bad wrists. Saves us SO much time!
Dweeb rocking Mountain Dew working on getting his new WoW mount :)
Did you enjoy the Dweebie Arcade TechDweeb?
Awesome video as always Dweebs B)
Btw what is that UI theme thing @1:34? (The one with the diagonally-slanted thumbnails that says "players"?) I keep seeing it everywhere, even on my own devices, and I have no idea what it is and where to find it lol
"Artbook Next". It's everywhere because it's the default Batocera theme. One of my personal favs :)
Yo tech, this apretley works with the quest 3 😁. That's a whole video 📹
I have the qanba 2009 and a Vewlix
What is the name of the shmup game being played at the end of the video please? Cheers!
techdweeb honestly carries election day
I will eventually get this someday. Maybe Christmas.
Game Room Tour pls! ❤
We want to hear about your D&D game!
So.... What is the largest CRT TV that was ever made? Seems like a natural fit to this.
The design looks like it should have a built in tv mount/mount for whatever system you want to use on it. Looks really odd just being a solo controller connected remotely from the display.
are you gonna cover the retriod pocket 5?
I wouldn't mind assembling the arcade stick...sticks....stand...arcade thing.
Wish there was some with light guns on the side
Imagine playing the Atari recharge the games on here lol
Does it support Lightguns?
K I’ll buy one, if u come help me set it up.
He goes outside honey record that and he's skating.
$500 and NO spinner is outrageous
Mum mom would have hit-the-roof if I scratched the floor.
Socks confirmed.
So what is the comparison versus the Pandora boxes Tech Dweeb? I mean the Pandora Boxes or just even getting one of those Retro Shooters. I would love to see a video about that.
Tech Dweeb or: How I Learned to Stick Bot Vice on Every Screen.
Nice little face reveal at 9:19 :P
I just wish this had a spinner or a way to add one.
Hey, at some point could you talk about your diy arcade cab? I've always wanted to build something like that, but I just don't have the confidence and yours looks so simple. Pleeeeeaaase? I'll provide the root beer
What us the last game?
It looks lovely!!!
what game is that at 13:25 and at 10:31?
Bot Vice
@ thanks
So in short..is that a controller or a console?
I own a couple of their arcade sticks and while quality is top notch their button layout it ridiculous IMO. Why the 2 buttons on the bottom???
500 gg. maybe for 199 would be compelling. even 299
Skate 3?
iI think it is way over priced. I have built a few of my own control panels before. my newest build is
6/8 In 1 Retro Arcade Console Game Joystick Rocker Wireless Bluetooth Wired Fighting Controller for Nintendo Switch PS4 PS3 PC $16.00 I bought 2 of them so now $32.00 Ali-express
The rest of the parts are Amazon
Sanwa 8 pcs OBSF-30 Original Push Button 30mm - for Arcade Jamma Video Game & Arcade Joystick Games Console (White) S@NWA $25.00 x 2 =$50.00
SANWA JLF-TP-8YT Joystick Dark Blue Original - for Arcade Jamma Game 4 & 8 Way Adjustable, Compatible with Catz Mad SF4 Tournament Joystick (Dark Blue Ball Top), Use for Arcade Machine Cabinet S@NWA $35.00 x 2 = $70.00
USB Arcade Game Trackball Mouse Illuminated LED Round 4.5cm USB Connector with Bracket Kit $43.00
total $195.00 Much better parts. ( Real Arcade Parts) Bluetooth. and player 1 and player 2 are not shoulder to shoulder . With a a Trackball . less than 1/2 the cost
waiting for all my parts to show up.
I think i prefer this to a complete arcade cabinet with a dedicated pc inside.
No spinners, no buy. Sorry, for $500 you would at least expect spinners, seeing as this is marketed as an arcade controller. Speaking of marketing, this is marketed as a VR arcade controller, although it can obviously be used as an emulator arcade controller. For VR, this could possibly be the answer for the free VR "ArcadeTimeCapsule", where you could just put this is the middle of your VR space, and have real arcade controls.
Hi.
I don't need this, why did i watch this whole video? I was only told i didn't need to watch the whole video at the end of the video 😢
Winners don't use Sugar Free Drinks
Only sugar classic 🥤
Bro love ypur channel but im american so im more worries about wether i can afford eggs w out cashing out my crypto rn
well.. sorry but I'm an arcade child.... And since USA was beaten by Japanese, a long time ago, I can't go back to this "root" periodof time.
At least you don't have those horrible "pear" american joystick (it looks like a Sanwa joystick or a copy of a Sanwa joystick) , but.... sadly you have an american layout and "old school" buttons (try to play for a long period of time.. you'll understand what I mean here..)...
I know where well this company (X arcade), since I have a Tank joystick model.... taking dust in my attic !!
Yes it's convenient , but NO , I prefer a good Japanese layout with good Sanwa's parts (or seimitsu...).
If only X arcade could do the same product with a Namco noir layout or Sega 2P layout... but NOOOOO.