Game stick review

Intro: 0:00 Gaming menu: 2:40 Game images: 3:42 Pros and Cons: 4:27 Final thoughts: 6:44 In 2024, I purchased a few different Retro Game sticks. I thought i'd share the pros and cons about them. They are all very similar in that they offer the following: 2 controllers (batteries may not be included) (AA or AAA) The Retro Game stick comes with a pre-installed Micro SD card A Bluetooth dongle A USB Cable The game stick menu's may vary by brand and how many games are loaded onto the stick. The storage capacity may vary as well. Some can hold up to 256 GB, while others may hold less. The Game Stick Lite menus are a list-style menu that covers numbers through letters. Some game sticks may have multiple versions of one game in various languages. Other menu options may include a scroll option to view all the installed game systems on the retro game stick. The controllers range in design from rather bulky to a more classic PS1-style controller. Connecting the device to the TV: You will need an HDMI outlet, a USB port, and (possibly a wall adapter and an outlet). This may vary by model. You connect the system to the HDMI port, then attach the USB port along assemble the Bluetooth dongle into place. If, when you turn your TV to the proper input setting and a screen doesn't display, you may need a USB wall adapter and an outlet or power strip. Game Play: Overall, the gameplay is good. Depending on your device and setup up there may be some lag. This may vary from device to device. I noticed I had lag on the cheaper model I purchased. The games run smoothly with little issue. With that being said, there still may be some issues. I had games freeze and pixelate during game play. I also had some game wording disappear behind the game scenery. So only part of the sentences could be read. A note on controller moves. Unlike the traditional/ Retro games, these controller moves may be backward. So if your used to having a character jump using A, you may have to use B or X, or Y. It may vary by game. This may also vary by controller style. Game stick links (Amazon affiliate) 60 K games stick : https://amzn.to/48W5Uup Boltz Retro Game stick: https://amzn.to/4pBQ0g1 20 K Games: https://amzn.to/3YwI4k9 50 K games: https://amzn.to/4alYBi6 Game stick lite 20 K games: https://amzn.to/3MNTkWK Game stick lite M15 : https://amzn.to/3MQysy9 Life with Pal Custom T-shirt made using Sticker Mule. Intro, outro, created using Canva https://www.canva.com/join/pita-traffic-air Video created using Wondershare filmora: https://filmora.wondershare.com/fission/invite?share_code=25p6TjmrWPE&referral_id=435&lang=en-us cam, lighting, and background Webcam used (updated version): https://amzn.to/2SUWVok Ring light used: https://amzn.to/2SXz87z Background (Similar product design): https://amzn.to/2EbdSTl Mic used when recording voice-overs Skullcandy earbuds https://amzn.to/4eFA5I7 Blue Yeti mic (midnight blue) Amazon: https://amzn.to/3KB4NVU Logitech: https://logitech.cfzu.net/q4xKmY Blue snowball mic (previous videos) https://amzn.to/2Z72Q9A Mic stand https://amzn.to/2N0o9VA mic filter https://amzn.to/2MtCCdQ For business inquiries, visit our work with me link https://lifewithpal.com/work-with-me/ Don't forget to follow me via my social sites as well. Blog: http://lifewithpal.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lwpblog https://www.instagram.com/nessa6297/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithpalblog Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nessa6297 https://www.threads.net/@lwpblog Disclosure: some of the above links are affiliate link(s). This means that if an item is purchased a small commission may be earned to help keep sharing videos with all of you.