Retro Zoltan
8 Crazy Handheld Gaming Devices Part 2 - feat. @GenXGrownUp @NoelComiX @RedsGaming122
updated
Join me as I review the Brain Pad Arcade Version 1, a unique handheld device that combines retro gaming with STEAM learning. Developed by GHI Electronics, this DIY gaming tool is designed to teach coding and circuitry. We'll explore its features, compare it to competitors like the Circuit Mess Nibble, and delve into its educational benefits. Whether you're nostalgic for outdated tech or interested in modern learning tools, this video is for you!
Want one?
amzn.to/487Htvw (Associated Link)
Arcade Make Code (it's free!)
arcade.makecode.com
3d Printable (for the shell)
thingiverse.com/thing:3885538
Want one?
amzn.to/48g0hsj ("Tetris" associated link)
amzn.to/3JXHZlM ("Classic" associated link)
Discord invite: discord.gg/3KWednXSty
Patreon: patreon.com/retrozoltan
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/retrozoltan.bsky.social
Twitter/X: https://x.com/RetroZoltan
Instagram: instagram.com/retrozoltan
Explore this with me, and let's find out together if this is something worth even talking about today.
I still have to explore the install for Batocera, so stay tuned for links.
I am going to organize the Windows 10 install (if you need it), but if you need that link, it's here.
https://www.gpd.hk/gpdwinfirmware
special thanks to Raster, who warned me not to install windows many times (but I did it anyway, lol!)
GenXGrownup
(main) youtube.com/@UC97DE3HBPcrf8mS0uzBFsnw
(original review) youtu.be/N1_mrHTK0EU
Noel ComiX
(main) youtube.com/@UCt_Pq7ykRThpQuwIZwmdApw
(original review)
youtu.be/4JzZpVPjB10?si=eU69tNTyu5-B9LM4
Want one?
Thumby—(Associated Link) amzn.to/44OMJSK
F1 Handheld Racing Console - (Associated Link) amzn.to/3H3wXKr
Chicken Handheld—(no longer for sale!)
McDonald's Chicken Nugget Tetris (AliExpress) - tinyurl.com/6aw9va3d
Hulk Hogan NWO Handheld Game - (eBay) tinyurl.com/cyucc46f
Game Fan - tinyurl.com/292rkfje
Powkiddy V5 - tinyurl.com/3b5kfnmn
JJFUN CS6000 - (AliExpress) tinyurl.com/y2takuvu
Discord invite: discord.gg/3KWednXSty
Patreon: patreon.com/retrozoltan
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/retrozoltan.bsky.social
Twitter / X : https://x.com/RetroZoltan
Instagram: instagram.com/retrozoltan
What to chat? Here's the Discord invite:
discord.gg/3KWednXSty
Want to become a Patron?
patreon.com/retrozoltan
Want one?
amzn.to/4n6rwL2 ((Associated Link to support the channel)
anbernic.com/products/rg35xxsp (Anbernic Direct)
Recommended SD card
amzn.to/4435os3 (Associated Link to support the channel)
What to chat? Here's the Discord invite:
discord.gg/3KWednXSty
Want to become a Patron?
patreon.com/retrozoltan
Want one? If you want to support the channel, please check out the associated links :D
(associated) amzn.to/4mdZ5Kz
(unassociated) tinyurl.com/y55f5ptm
Plum OS:
github.com/game-de-it/plumOS
I show two ways to do it, and they are both fairly easy. I'll try to provide links to everything you need.
Need the USB to SD converter?
(associated link) amzn.to/3GoXi59
(unassociated) tinyurl.com/4h47usth
7Zip (just in case if you want to unzip like I do)
7-zip.org
Other downloads you may need to do this: (you can join for free, no worries!)
tinyurl.com/42vwe57d
Want to chat with us? Here's the Discord invite:
discord.gg/3KWednXSty
Want to become a Patron?
patreon.com/retrozoltan
Want one? REMEMBER IT HAS TO HAVE AN SD SLOT!
tinyurl.com/5f95vjpu
Other downloads you may need to do this: (you can join for free, no worries!)
tinyurl.com/42vwe57d
Want to chat with us? Here's the Discord invite:
discord.gg/3KWednXSty
Want to become a Patron?
patreon.com/retrozoltan
Want one?
(unassociated eBay link): tinyurl.com/22n3u2pz
Credits:
Background Traffic Video by Dan Cristian Pădureț at Pexels
Cel Phone dude Video by Tima Miroshnichenko at Pexels
Other Photos from eBay listings
Want to chat with us? Here's the Discord invite:
discord.gg/3KWednXSty
Want to become a Patron?
patreon.com/retrozoltan
Want one?
(Unaffiliated AliExpress Link) tinyurl.com/59z32mx2
(Affiliated Amazon Link) amzn.to/3F45aZ2
Want a custom crochet case from Pigalope?
tinyurl.com/4apmmx47
TRIMUI BRICK GBC GRIP/SHIELD Printable
printables.com/model/1144737-trimui-brick-gbc-gripshield
Want to chat with us? Here's the Discord invite:
discord.gg/3KWednXSty
Want to become a Patron?
patreon.com/retrozoltan
Credits:
Firey Background: Fire: IF _VFX TV
Bandaged Hand: Cottonbro cottonbro studio at pexels
Production: me, I guess?
Zoltan Artwork: Nuvvola
Music: Red 39
In memory of my good friend who liked to be called Buddy Revell, I'll miss you, man; you were the best!
Join the Discord: discord.gg/3KWednXSty
Patreon: patreon.com/retrozoltan
Want one?
(Direct link) tinyurl.com/5b6f7j4x
(Associated link) amzn.to/3EhCxak
Special Credits here: (alot of stock footage!)
Handshake1: Video by Edmond Dantès
Delivery: Video by Tima Miroshnichenko
Handshake2: Video by Mikhail Nilov
Handshake 3: Video by MART PRODUCTION
Handshakes: Video by Pavel Danilyuk
Money - Video by Photo By: Kaboompics.com
Sadness Money - Video by Mikhail Nilov:
Man speaking—Video by Henri Mathieu-Saint-Laurent
Want one?
(anbernic direct) anbernic.com/products/rg-cubexx?_pos=3&_sid=dcd90df9f&_ss=r
(associated link) amzn.to/4gKONyA
Custom Firmware!
MinUi - github.com/shauninman/MinUI
Knulli - github.com/knulli-cfw/distribution/releases
MuOS - https://muos.dev/
Join the Discord and say hi!
discord.gg/3KWednXSty
Join my Patreon and .. support me too!
patreon.com/retrozoltan
This is a fake PSA made by sky corp home video :)
I clipped the end
Special thanks to all of you watching, donating, and commenting. You know who you are, and I appreciate everything you do!
RetroZoltan Discord: discord.gg/3KWednXSty
RetroZoltan Patreon: patreon.com/RetroZoltan
Want one?
(unaffiliated) tinyurl.com/4j59epve
(unaffiliated) tinyurl.com/4ss9xa73
(affiliated) amzn.to/402fE38
Firmware:
Stock Firmware: lomiyoo.com/en/gujianxiazai.html
Spruce: github.com/spruceUI/spruceOS
MinUI: tinyurl.com/y35aa99v
Custom Buttons:
etsy.com/shop/SakuraRetroModding
etsy.com/shop/PortablePlayPalace
Join the Discord: discord.gg/3KWednXSty
Patreon: patreon.com/retrozoltan
Undercover Interview Vid Clip created by: lumalabs.ai
Meeting & Handshake Video by Edmond Dantès at Pexels
Office Programmers Video by cottonbro studio at Pexels
Want some games to sideload? I found a ton here
itch.io/games/free/tag-playdate
Join the Discord: discord.gg/3KWednXSty
Patreon: patreon.com/retrozoltan
Vault Graphic created by: lumalabs.ai
Want one?
amzn.to/3NMByR4 (Associated link)
Special thanks to everyone interested in this video! Its wierd but I like odd items for sure!
Other Credits:
Clip of Box by RDNE Stock project at Pexels
Clip of Keyboard/Laptop by utopia at Pexels
Clip of Handshake by Kampus Production at Pexels
Want one? Maybe here?
tinyurl.com/6sb857mx
Special thanks to Tebsteroni once more, your the best!
Want one? (Associated Link)
shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2638294&u=4414214&m=102544&urllink=&afftrack=
Brick wall dude - youtube.com/watch?v=tAfi0X-cJag
Delivery Guy - Tima Miroshnichenko at Pexels
Retrozoltan Discord - discord.gg/3KWednXSty
Retrozoltan Patreon (still in the works) - patreon.com/retrozoltan
Minui (base files) - github.com/shauninman/MinUI
Minui (retrogamecorps GKD Pixel extras) - github.com/retrogamecorps/GKD-Pixel-MinUI-Addons
Want a Famiclone? Here are a few: (all associated links)
Legal:
Retro Bit - amzn.to/3WVwkqk
My Arcade Go - amzn.to/3X3gdqH
Not as Legal:
FAMILY POCKET RS16 - amzn.to/4fZVj4t
Daxceirry - amzn.to/4fZnu3z
AJKTHGE - amzn.to/3yLYJXZ
Untra Thin! - amzn.to/3Xk5klA
Credits:
Production: RetroZoltan
Music: Red 39
Zoltan Artwork: Nuvolla
Guy with headache clip from Ketut Subiyanto at Pexels
Boy playing game in his room clip from Tima Miroshnichenko at Pexels
Want one?
(Tetris Associated Link) amzn.to/3SzrFJo
(PacMan Associated Link) amzn.to/3WLJ580
Santa Clip by Tima Miroshnichenko at Pexels.com
Stressed out Couple Clip by Mikhail Nilov at Pexels.com
I highly recommend PDUb Arcade Loft's
"ZOLTAR SPEAKS! LIVE With New Wave Toys & Characters Unlimited!"
youtube.com/watch?v=-pIhoAQcoVA
Want one? (as of 7/23/24 they are sold out but i'm sure they will make more.)
newwavetoys.com/products/zoltar-miniature-fortune-teller-machine
The makers of the original Zoltar (the big one)
charactersunlimited.com
thumbnail art (because they told me I have to)
vecteezy.com/free-photos/empty
Official Retroid Website:
goretroid.com
Want one? (don't pick retroid pocket1 by accident.). (This is the cheapest i could find.)
tinyurl.com/487tc3sm
Retroid Database:
http://tinyurl.com/RP2PlusGameSettings
my Dijisho video (hey, it might help)
youtu.be/B9y52osK968
Want one?
(associated link - helps the channel) amzn.to/4b1JPd6
(unaffiliated link) anbernic.com/products/rg28xx
A special thanks to everyone watching and reading this! Please let me know if you still need help, and let's all enjoy our Powkiddy Rk2023's together!
Want one?
(associated link) amzn.to/4fp3Nlz
Custom Firmware:
(ROCKNIX) github.com/ROCKNIX/distribution/releases
(ARKOS) github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki#download-links
SD Cards:
(Affiliated Link): amzn.to/453nKcQ
(non-affiliated) tinyurl.com/34592ec4
SD Card Converter:
(Affiliated Link): amzn.to/4bzR3pU
(non-affiliated) tinyurl.com/yaxjts4j
Rufus (SD writer)
https://rufus.ie/en/
7zip (File Unzipper)
7-zip.org
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LIVING DOCUMENT (HOPE THIS HELPS?)
Step 1: Prepare Your SD Cards
Get two new SD cards: a 32GB for firmware and a 128GB for games. Keep your original SD cards as backups. KEXIN and SanDisk are recommended brands.
Step 2: Get a USB to MicroSD Converter
Buy a USB-to-microSD converter if you don't have one. It's essential for connecting your SD cards to your PC.
Step 3: Remove Existing SD Cards
Remove any SD cards from your Powkiddy 2023 and set them aside, noting which card was in which slot.
Step 4: Download Custom Firmware
Download the RockNix firmware for the RK2023 from GitHub. A link is provided below.
(OR)
Visit the ARKOS GitHub page and download the latest firmware for the Powkiddy 2023, preferably from the Google Drive link. Ignore any warnings if you're comfortable doing so.
Step 5: Unzip the Firmware File
Unzip the downloaded firmware file. If you can't open it, use 7-Zip to extract the contents to your desktop.
Step 6: Write the Firmware to the SD Card
Insert your new SD card into the USB-to-microSD converter, then plug it into your PC.
Step 7: Use a Flash Drive Writer
Open your preferred flash drive writer software (e.g., Rufus). Select the correct drive and write the firmware to the SD card.
Step 8: Insert the SD Card into Your Powkiddy 2023
Remove the SD card from the converter and insert it into the leftmost SD slot of your Powkiddy 2023.
Step 9: Power On Your Powkiddy 2023
Turn on your Powkiddy 2023 and let it initialize. It will go through several steps and reboots. Ensure the device has enough battery to complete the process. Wait until the setup is clearly done.
Step 10: Turn Off Your System
For RockNIX:
If you have an SD card loaded with games from your Powkiddy,
- insert it into the right slot and boot up. You should be ready to go. If your game SD isn't organized, connect it to your PC, create a folder named "roms," and move all game files into it. Insert this card into the left slot of your Powkiddy and boot up to see your games.
If You Don't Have a Game-Filled SD Card:
1. Create a New Game SD:
Insert a new SD card into your PC, format it to exFAT, and put it in the right slot of your Powkiddy. Boot up to let RockNix create the necessary directories.
2. Fill the Directories:
Eject the SD card from your Powkiddy and insert it into your computer. Populate the ROMs and BIOS directories with your game files.
For ARKOS:
1. Accessing the Games Folder:
Remove the SD card from your Powkiddy and insert it into your PC. Look for the "EasyRoms" drive.
Copying ROMs and BIOS Files:
2. Copy your ROMs and BIOS files into the appropriate directories within "EasyRoms." If you don't have BIOS files, they can be easily found online.
Using the Second SD Slot for Games:
If you prefer to use the second SD slot (left slot) for games instead of having both firmware and games on the same SD card, follow these steps:
1. Format the New SD Card:
Use Rufus on your PC to format the new SD card to FAT32.
Insert the SD Card:
2. Insert the formatted SD card into the right SD slot of your Powkiddy 2023.
Configure the Device:
3. Turn on your Powkiddy, go to "Options," select "Advanced," and choose "Switch to main SD for ROMs." Let the device complete the process.
Fill the Directories:
4. Eject the SD card from your Powkiddy, insert it into your computer, and populate the ROM and BIOS directories.
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EDIT:
I neglected to get the GPU right, here's what it really is.
GPU: Imagination PowerVR GE8300 660 MHz
Want one?
Associated Link (helps the channel) - amzn.to/3UMcaPK
Unassociated Link - tinyurl.com/bdhh2xes
Pigalope Custom Crochet Cases: (thank you so much for the case!)
etsy.com/listing/1713506350
etsy.com/shop/pigalope
Joeys Retro Handhelds (lots of help here!)
joeysretrohandhelds.com/guides/trimui-smart-pro-setup-guide
Latest Firmware:
github.com/trimui/firmware_smartpro/releases
Tomato OS:
drive.google.com/drive/folders/17sUOsVmpbhvQIWcygJPnX4aw87CP2Sc0
* I failed to get MINUI to work! I'll post more here later on this!
Want this?
(Amazon Link - Affiliate Link)
amzn.to/3wccIF4
(Aliexpress Unaffiliated Link)
aliexpress.us/item/3256805130226288.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.52.4e331802PysOPH&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
Want one?
(Amazon Affiliated Link) amzn.to/3SyrmOI
(Ebay Unaffiliated Link) tinyurl.com/39ceuv94
Circuitmess Nibble Tutorial: (just in case)
youtu.be/GAFWJn9f2fE?si=9_rxbS6__NyH-qbe
Want to upgrade your MyArcade Gamestation Pro to 1.30
stick around, this is a full tutorial with lots of information!
—(Someone to make it for you?)—
ebay.us/m/hGRruL
Want one?
(Amazon Affiliated Link) amzn.to/4d9p5Cx
MyArcade:
myarcadegaming.com/collections/atari-gamestation-pro
MyArcade Upgrade:
myarcadegaming.com/pages/atari-gamestation-firmware-upgrade-to-v-1-3-only
Atariage custom firmware:
forums.atariage.com/topic/361263-custom-firmware-for-atari-gamestation-pro
MAME 2000 Help:
archive.org/details/MAME0.37b5_MAME2000_Reference_Set_Update_2_ROMs_Samples
Want one?
(Amazon Affiliated Link) amzn.to/4d9p5Cx
MyArcade:
myarcadegaming.com/collections/atari-gamestation-pro
MyArcade Upgrade:
myarcadegaming.com/pages/atari-gamestation-firmware-upgrade-to-v-1-3-only
I do a more deep dive into this on my channel
Join me as I find out if this thing is worth what they are asking for.
(Amazon Affiliated Link) amzn.to/4aPHRgt
(Aliexpress Unaffiliated Link) tinyurl.com/2t9trhhu
Want one?
(Associated link) tinyurl.com/29yyvh7w
Want one?
(Associated Link) amzn.to/3ytyzJh
Special thanks to Pigalope Crotchet for donating a case:
etsy.com/shop/pigalope
Special thanks to all of you! Let my failure be your success on this one!
Want one? Get the black one!
(Associated Link) amzn.to/46w1Y24
Please watch and I want your comments and questions. Hopefully I can help you play LOTS of games!
Special thanks to all of you! This is my first official training video and I Hope it helps!
Special thanks to everyone, Novella for the Zoltan artwork,, and everyone else you know who you are!
Music: CVGI Beats
youtube.com/channel/UC6knUw6RQvYTF2x0icVRt6w
reddit.com/user/cvgibeats
Discover the Nano with me and find out if you want one for yourself, or not.
Special thanks to everyone, Novella for the Zoltan Artwork, RetroBreeze, Powkiddy and everyone else you know who you are.
Music by : AIVA (AI) - who knew, right?
Special Thanks to Pigalope Custom Crochet:
etsy.com/shop/pigalope
Special thanks to everyone, Novella for the Zoltan Artwork, RetroBreeze, Powkiddy and everyone else you know who you are.
Want one anyway? Get the black one?
amzn.to/46w1Y24
Package Delivery: Video by Norma Mortenson at Pexels
Impatient Dude: Video by Karolina Grabowska at Pexels
Fail Stamp by Green Screen Footage
youtube.com/watch?v=e3cBNkTeHkQ&ab_channel=GREENSCREENANIMATION
Abstract Tunnel Background:
youtube.com/watch?v=atycPTJ6LWk&list=PLTDgOUcX23hbmAATluQUP3aZwSXQa01GJ&ab_channel=FreeVideoBackgroundloops
Special thanks to everyone, including Adalante Productions for the music, Novella for the Zoltan Artwork, HPRShredder for your continued support, and the rest of you know who you are!
Want one? Support the channel and buy one from Datafrog with this link below.
(affiliate link) tinyurl.com/yejjnhet (black)
(affiliate link) tinyurl.com/y9xjcf98 (grey)
HPRShredder Youtube Channel
youtube.com/results?search_query=hprshredder
Adelante Productions Music:
soundcloud.com/adenlante-productions
GitHubs:
github.com/vonmillhausen/sf2000
github.com/tzlion/frogtool
More Help:
retrozoltanspeaks.com
Credits:
Zoltan Booth Artwork : Nuvvola
Music composed by AIVA - Artificial Intelligence Virtual Artist (aiva.ai)
Femi5 Barbie Shakin Pinball Podcast::
soundcloud.com/femicom/femi5-episode-1-barbie-for-girls-shakin-pinball
Femi5:
soundcloud.com/femicom
Credits:
Zoltan Booth Artwork : Nuvvola
Music: Lance Brembry
Credits:
Zoltan Booth Artwork : Nuvvola
Music: Red Tunes
Special thanks I guess to Tetris and McDonalds? Should I thank them? I guess I should.
For those looking for a good list of what PS2 games can be played on this. I found a list made by Monospace, a great Youtuber who needs no props from me, but I have to give credit where its due!
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rGIoo5O8FBcGdOQZOfX5OWt0kUy1-CTp/edit#gid=1191632952
Daijishou:
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.magneticchen.daijishou&hl=en_IN&gl=US&pli=1
Pigalope Custom Crochet:
etsy.com/shop/pigalope
Credits:
Zoltan Booth Artwork : Nuvvola
Music: 7 Seasons Deep
reverbnation.com/7seasonsdeep7
Is combining a game player, hand warmer, and battery bank all in one unit a good idea? Lets find out.
Credits:
Zoltan Booth Artwork : Nuvvola
People warming hands: Mikhail Nilov from Pexels
Lithium Batteries: Dem-Con
Music: Soundtrack composed by AIVA (Artificial Intelligence Virtual Artist): aiva.ai
If you still want one of these, I'll eventually put a link here.
(Custom OS's mentioned in this video)
ArcOS Custom Firmware: github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki
AmberElec Custom Firmware: amberelec.org
The Retro Arena: techtoytinker.com/handheld-corner
Lakka: lakka.tv/get/linux/rockchip
Credits:
Zoltan Booth Artwork : Nuvvola
Music: 7 Seasons Deep (thank you guys!)
http://www.7seasonsdeep.com
"Late" clip by Cottonbro Studio at Pexels
"Thinking" clip by Sound on at Pexels
trippy Background by BG Motion
youtube.com/@BGMotion_Utube


