Retro Gaming is My Mental Health Tool in 2026

No.222 #Dailyvlog #vlog #DJIpocket3 #filmmaking #youtubetips @Isaac-OS video https://youtu.be/MnXd3u9B5yk?si=guRi-3aNU8unsX0e Anbernic RG35xx Plus* https://geni.us/GamingDevice My main camera* https://geni.us/DJI-Pocket3_Bo My stills and second camera* https://geni.us/Fuji_Xm5 My most important piece of tech* https://geni.us/Samsung-Fold5 I colorgrade all my videos with Dehancer. Use discount code YOUKNOWTHEBO for 10% off at https://www.dehancer.com * * This is an affiliate link. You do not pay more, but you will support the channel😉 Thank you very much This is my second channel. Check out my main channel here http://youtube.ISMONO.com INSTAGRAM https://instagram.ISMONO.com PODCAST on Spotify https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Spotify PODCAST on Apple https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Apple If you enjoy my content and you would like to support my channel, you can check out my Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/youknowthebo ARE YOU A CONTENT CREATOR LOOKING FOR ADVICE? You can book 1on1 coaching sessions. Contact me via email ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Modern gaming in 2026 has become an expensive, time-consuming hurdle, with $80+ games and constant updates (0:47). Today, I’m building on a thought by Isaac OS about why retro games are more relevant than ever—not just for fun, but as a legitimate mental health tool (0:05). As a freelancer on a time crunch, I don’t have time for the 10-minute "boot-up" process of a modern console (2:27). I need a device that allows for an instant brain reset. I discuss how the Anbernic RG35XX Plus fits perfectly in my workflow, using "save states" and MuOS to jump into a game like Final Fantasy VI for a quick 15-minute mental offload (4:42). This isn't about ignoring your problems; it's about resetting your mindset so you can tackle them with a clean slate (9:02). I also touch on the "Pokemon Rom Hack" community and why finished, polished retro games beat modern "live service" titles every time (5:42). ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - Retro handhelds as a mental health tool 00:47 - Modern gaming is getting too expensive 02:27 - The friction of modern consoles 03:51 - Gaming as a busy freelancer 04:42 - Why I chose the RG35XX Plus 05:42 - The magic of Rom Hacks 06:43 - Portability & Size comparison 07:13 - How to use gaming for a "Brain Reset" 09:02 - Resetting your mindset (Not ignoring problems) 10:54 - Save states are a lifesaver 11:33 - Compact vs. Large handhelds 12:58 - Outro & Final thoughts ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬