2022 Cyber Monday MSI Laptop: Impressive but w/ Compromises! @TeamRetrogue

Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

I don't normally do videos like this, but I couldn't resist picking up this budget gaming laptop on Cyber Monday. I made it my daily driver, and even did my video editing on this computer. I also showcase how it can be utilized as a gaming and retro gaming PC.

Video is for educational purposes only.

0:00 "Introduction/Unboxing"
2:02 "Specs"
3:30 "Teardown/Upgradability"
5:47 "PC Game Testing"
10:08 "Emulation Testing"
13:15 "Commendations/Condemnations"
16:30 "Wrap-Up"

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Music by Nile the Nightmare: nilethenightmare.bandcamp.com

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