https://www.lightinthebox.com/en/p/game-console-m8-new-tv-home-game-console-wireless-handle-double-retro-mini-hd-arcade_p9399879.html

Did anyone try this? I ordered one yesterday and would kinda like to know whether it is decent or not. Sounds too good to be true for that price (of course depending on which games are on it)

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Firstly you should learn to post links without all the junk (you're link has currency, country selection, references that you got the link from Google, ad campaign, etc).
https://www.lightinthebox.com/en/p/game-console-m8-new-tv-home-game-console-wireless-handle-double-retro-mini-hd-arcade_p9399879.html
^^ Is the link you want.

As for the product ... waste of money.
No way does it support 4K output when dealing with GBX (GameBoy games), DOS, N64, PS1, etc.
The car racing game image (with 2 controllers at the bottom and the game playing on a 4K TV) ... that is Asphalt ... a racing sim for mobile devices ... nothing "retro" about that.
It has only 40 games on it, the 10,000+ it promoted you have to download ROMs for (Google the term 'emulator').
I could go on and on but can't be bothered.

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Ok, thanks for your input. I know what an emulator is. Hmm, are u sure there is only 40 games in it, where it says? EDIT: it says it supports 40 emulator types, i hope it is more games than that being avaliable from box.

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I know what an emulator is.

Okay, how bad is your computer that you can't just emulate PS1 games on it? My parents had a non-gaming Windows 7 PC that could emulate Chrono Cross just fine. Heck, my laptop from 2013 can emulate Pikmin 2--a Gamecube game--just fine! Even if you want higher rez, there are PS1/N64/PSP/Sega Saturn emulators that support upscaling. For real, if you can run Pillars of Eternity, you shouldn't need this.

I ordered one yesterday

And if you're not sure whether it's decent or not, maybe don't do that before asking about it.

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You are right, it was an impulse purchase. I'm however considering cancelling my order. And yes, i have a PS1 emulator on PC. Just that gamepad support is terrible with it for me. Also, i would like to have this regardless IF the games are in fact pre installed, otherwise i don't care for it at all. The site i bought from (not the link) specifically says it is just plug n play (in swedish), at least that is my interpretation of the info.

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i have a PS1 emulator on PC. Just that gamepad support is terrible with it for me

Then try another one. For reference, I've used ePSXe for over a decade and never had any controller issues (and apparently that isn't even the best one anymore).

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Obvious random aliexpress trash... as Channel28 said, a waste of money. It will work, but the emulation will probably be very crappy. And who knows, what kind of games will even be on it.

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I hope it will be the promised amount. Think i saw Dino Crisis in a video of it, and Crash Bandicoot. Well, i hope it is playable at least.

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That would just be pre-loaded pirated games in that case. Would be as legal as downloading pirate games online, but now you're paying for the convenience of having had someone else download them for you and put them on a questionable device.

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put them on a questionable device.

Thrill of the unknown!

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Yes, that sums it up pretty well! :)

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There are some reviews on YouTube and also videos of the games.

To be honest: I wouldn't buy it.

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Ok, thnx!

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Yes, i didn't order on that particular site tho. What im hoping and understand from the site (swedish site) is that games are pre installed on the MMC, but i don't know for sure.

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Well, I never tried this exact box, and while I would not buy it because of the reasons others already mentioned above, it still looks like you can use those gamepads with any pc by just plugging this usb signal receiver in, and so even if box is trash - it's still two controllers for €41.99, which is not so bad (implying that controllers are of decent quality, of course).

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Thanks for imput!

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i think from what i have seen other people unbox they would be like these -https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394208202526
but i would buy something more like - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304054019386

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I think I might have played a few minutes on this at my niece's house... If it is the same one, I can tell it has tons of old games (PS1, NES, etc.), lots of good classics, and it is easy to install, so it feels like a box for non-gamers which want to give something to their kids without breaking the bank. The controllers aren't great, but work fine.

That said... Forgive me my cynicism, but I am unsure if these games are legally licensed... But anyway, just an observation, which might explain the relatively low price.

Cheers!

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I don't think it is "legal" but then again i don't really care. Just that they are pre installed so i dont have to download lots of stuff.

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Yes, that is very convenient, it seemed to be very "plug-and-play"... But I shouldn't be saying much more, I barely looked at it (it was the end of a long day), not even sure if it is the same one. If you keep it, let us know later if it is decent indeed. :D

Cheers!

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Thnx! Ill let you know as soon as i try it out.

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waste of money - most like others say but i will add a channel i watch on Youtube which deals with all this stuff https://www.youtube.com/@PackageFromChina

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Thnx!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B-aIe5VcG8 I have that one, there are many differences in quality between these sort of items, a good one can emulate up to PSX. Some advertise with Dreamcast and PS2, but i don't know if they exist that could emulate them properly.

I only tried it a few times, always gathered all roms were included, if not then it's still easy to get sets if you know the right places.
I mean if you wanted to turn your steamdeck into an emulation machine, you would have to do the same.

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Honestly, PSX is all i want and i assume/hope it will be compatible with that as announced (BTW i didn't buy at link but another swedish page, slightly different version maybe?, it says something 2023: https://fyndladan.se/products/new-game-stick-lite?variant=43621325799665). Thnx for input!

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Could be, i dunno.

IF it does turns out to be a dud, i can always recommend https://www.amazon.nl/Sony-PlayStation-Mini-Classic-Console/dp/B071G84NHX
You can mod that to your hearts desire (and also install any system you want beside PSX).

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Ah, thnx! Will consider

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Still haven't received this turd. It ships from China it seems.

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Now i have received it. Will make a statement when i get to test it out, whether or not it is worth owning.

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It is pretty decent, i guess, struggling a bit with PS1 emulation. But totally playable. Also lots of games even PS1 ones were included from the box. Controllers are half decent too. Lightweight but everything seems to work. Was it worth 70$? I would say yes, you probably won't be displeased if you don't mind a bit low framerate on the most demanding games. Will try games from more consoles and return. Would i rather have paid double for a better processor which can run PS1 flawlessly? No, probably not since i don't care that much/will play also simpler games.

(BTW the game i tried out was Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped, kinda a fast moving game so i guess it isn't that strange that the hardware is struggling)

Games included: 10/10
Graphics processing: 7/10
Sound: 5/10 (music can be choppy)
Ease of installation: 9/10
UI: 9/10

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be surprised it is still working with in 2-3 months from now these are known for failing quick - and anyone can find up games in like 5 minutes online - but anyway glad you enjoy your piracy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8ju_10NkGY

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I will use it sparsely. Hopes of it working for many years.

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Sorry, i don't want to watch your video if it has negative reviews of my product (no offense tho thanks for your input). I want to keep hopes high, and that a got a well assembled copy. Not like i care about "piracy" for 20 year old games anyway. BTW i literally own a copy of Crash Bandicoot 3 for the PS1, so in that case it isn't piracy. For most of the other 9999 games, probably tho.

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so you think 20 years should be the cut of then? ok let's pirate all those 80's songs then - also just because you own a ps1 copy of Crash does not make it legal or ok to play it on this knock off console

but it's not like we can really stop it at all - but why did you ask what people think of it then say no to the video i linked (which is nothing to do with this type of machine btw) when it might be negative against it?

nothing against you of course but i wouldn't go near these type of products ever

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Ok, np. I can only speak for myself when i say, that yes, i personally don't care about this type of piracy. New games, however, i wouldn't pirate those. Its not like major companies release 20-30 years old games for sale, is it? Yes well maybe on PS Now/Switch whatever their service is called. You do have a point tho, stealing is stealing. I still don't care. I used PC console emulators my whole gaming life and never felt bad about it. BTW yes, using emulators is legal if you own the OG, AFAIK. Maybe ill give your video a chance if it isn't just a bad review for my new console, then. EDIT: Ok, it was just a mock video (no hard feelings :)

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