Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Smash TV exploded into arcades in 1990 with nonstop action, twin-stick shooting, and brutal difficulty. But how well did its home conversions capture the chaos?
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In this video, we explore the evolution of Smash TV across platforms—comparing every major version, from 8-bit classics to 16-bit ports and even modern re-releases. Discover which systems nailed the experience… and which ones fell short.
🎮 Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:28 Arcade
03:21 Amiga
06:00 Atari ST
06:56 Commodore 64 / C64
08:42 ZX Spectrum
10:42 Amstrad CPC
11:41 NES / Famicom
14:00 Super Nintendo / SNES
16:35 Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
18:59 Master System
21:03 Game Gear
22:08 PlayStation / PS1
23:47 Xbox 360 / XBLA
Let us know in the comments which version you played—or which one surprised you most!
🎵 Music: “Retro Game Music Pack Level 1” by Juhani Junkala (CC BY)
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#retrogaming #retrogames #oldgames
Smash TV exploded into arcades in 1990 with nonstop action, twin-stick shooting, and brutal difficulty. But how well did its home conversions capture the chaos?
❤️ Support us by subscribing to our channel, and don't forget to click the bell icon to get new updates: youtube.com/c/retrosutra?sub_confirmation=1
👉 Check all our comparisons: youtube.com/watch?v=zlpupp1IizQ&list=PLdnbF2RYiHZBzcG1M5F20xFnH4pZpw_PJ
In this video, we explore the evolution of Smash TV across platforms—comparing every major version, from 8-bit classics to 16-bit ports and even modern re-releases. Discover which systems nailed the experience… and which ones fell short.
🎮 Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:28 Arcade
03:21 Amiga
06:00 Atari ST
06:56 Commodore 64 / C64
08:42 ZX Spectrum
10:42 Amstrad CPC
11:41 NES / Famicom
14:00 Super Nintendo / SNES
16:35 Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
18:59 Master System
21:03 Game Gear
22:08 PlayStation / PS1
23:47 Xbox 360 / XBLA
Let us know in the comments which version you played—or which one surprised you most!
🎵 Music: “Retro Game Music Pack Level 1” by Juhani Junkala (CC BY)
🔗 soundcloud.com/juhanijunkala/retro-game-music-pack-level-1-loop-ready-free-download
#retrogaming #retrogames #oldgames
