Hey guys, thanks for watching! I'm testing this new format for reviews and consider this first video a "Proof Of Concept." It was all done in a single take, So if it has a raw feeling, that’s intentional. It's not a replacement for a full review but just a more fun and lighthearted format to share my thoughts. I know it's not perfect; it's more of a test to see if you guys like it. If you guys enjoy this format, I will double down on it and make it better with multiple camera angles, more video content (B-Roll) of the product, and just continue making it better. Please be brutally honest in the comments below, and I will do my best to fine-tune this. Thanks again for all your support!
@HowToBachelor3 жыл бұрын
BAM!
@Goodtimes78133 жыл бұрын
You do such good content. To me this is thee only 1 I didn't like but just like everything else ,you can't always hit home runs.with that being said I will continue to watch every video you do.you seem to do it for the love of it not for the chedda.thats why I continue to watch and support everything you do
@PaulXMann3 жыл бұрын
Love it. Lots of us don't have time for 2-hour-long gabfests with random silliness and non sequiturs... these short takes are perfect to get the info we really want. Keep it up, Ralph!
@RetroRalph3 жыл бұрын
@@PaulXMann Thanks bud, I really appreciate that. I’m going to refine it on the next one. I mean onnnnnnn the next one!
@beachlifechris3 жыл бұрын
I suggest 5 min......that felt a bit too short. 👍 but i like the concept.
@richmc34433 жыл бұрын
Mine died yesterday. It was the last day of my return window. I ordered another and am crossing fingers for better luck on the next one.
@soggykid55802 жыл бұрын
Just an fyi. My friends Star Wars pinball has the same black lines through the plexi. Unfortunately. Good news is arcade 1up fixed whitewater and now with a simple hack you can add all 30 tables to one machine.
@RetroRalph2 жыл бұрын
I wasn’t aware, mine was a pre-production unit and it didn’t have the lines. Sucks that this was on both units. Assuming it was on all of them since you said it was on the Star Wars too. Anyhow, kind of old news at this point I guess but thanks so much for watching!
@6377shane3 жыл бұрын
I ended up going with atgames pinball. $850 with 130 tables and more to come.
@shreddyvedder3 жыл бұрын
A Ferrari body with a go-cart engine. Looks great in the driveway! Awesome review!
@mikekerestesy65253 жыл бұрын
I swapped my buttons, flipped all my sileniods moved one of next to each flipper button , and installed a piece of 1/8 double pane glass instead of the plexiglass. Made a world of difference. Whitewater still plays bad.
@treksterjsc3 жыл бұрын
It was a bit quick for me. I would like to seen it in action so you could point out in detail the issues you have with the cabinet. Hopefully Arcade1up will make some changes with a firmware update.
@ScottParisi2 жыл бұрын
Love this format. I'll watch your fast reviews all day.
@JdHill183 жыл бұрын
Attack From Mars is cool but We need that Universal Studios Pinball from Arcade1up already!!! I want Jurassic Park & Jaws & Back to the Future. Also love if Creature From The Black Lagoon was on it.
@randyiron23 жыл бұрын
Man, I was about to have a heart attack. Very intense review!
@RetroRalph3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud, I appreciate you watching!
@WickedGamerCollector3 жыл бұрын
Overflow of info 😂
@stonedcommander3 жыл бұрын
The pulsating red bar at the 60 second mark was terrifying.
@kantidinda62183 жыл бұрын
I know the AFM machine has a myriad of issues but for some reason I still really like it. Tables are fun in spite of the flaws so I'm keeping it for now, Mel is also promising an update! As for the plexi, mine seems fine. Maybe I got lucky.
@richmc34433 жыл бұрын
Mine is also fine.
@johnbrunet99312 жыл бұрын
I don't understand all the criticism. U love my machine. For 800$, I'm totally happy.
@Arcadehollywood3 жыл бұрын
Now that is a quick review. I like the pressure!!
@eterniaarcade92563 жыл бұрын
If you talk to Arcade1up. Please ask them to invest in R&D and QC. This seems to be the biggest issue many of us have.
@alevcimen48913 жыл бұрын
Really ready Rapid retro review Ralph !!
@cpace1233 жыл бұрын
Ralph I might know why. So I use a lot of plexy glass(acrylic) in my buseinss. When covid hit the grocery stores and pretty much every ones bought all the acrylic available for shields guards. And I mean all of it. Even from the USA manufactures. If was very hard to good quality acrylic at all. Most likely all that was left was the crappy stuff, and arcade 1up still wanted to get the product out. So they went with a cheaper kind. That is just my best educated guess being in the industry.
@RetroRalph3 жыл бұрын
I think you're probably right man, I just wish they would have held it back if they knew about it. Great point and thank you for the comment and for watching!
@scottyflamingo14133 жыл бұрын
Still worth it for 9 games and it's not a big deal to buy a new piece of tempered glass.
@puppetmaster17778 ай бұрын
I would just swap the glass
@DreamcastKyle3 жыл бұрын
Now this is taking it to the next level!
@Bo_Knows_Tecmo3 жыл бұрын
Great review and appreciate the honesty. Especially recommending the other pinball machines from 1up
@Goto10Gaming3 жыл бұрын
Great review and perfect timing - I only had about 3.5 minutes to watch!
@killerklown793 жыл бұрын
Honest, concise and to the point. Great work.
@ketowolf3 жыл бұрын
Okay, this was a REALLY neat idea! And before the review started, I was excited because I thought the entire review was gonna have you holding the camera and walking around with it on a gimbal as you talk and show different parts of the machine… the gimbal making it so it wasn’t too shaky but still provided the intensity of being on a time limit… But obviously this is not what happened! The review was still good and honest and informative and fair! But I totally thought the “rapid review” thing was gonna be hand-held lol
@stringerfilms.3 жыл бұрын
Faster! I gotta go to the bathroom!!
@realmchat66653 жыл бұрын
Arcade 1up pinball has a lot going for it as far as the quality of the cabinet build. Running the playfield at 720 is a pure deal killer, a slightly more powerful sbc capable of pushing 1080 would have made this a quality product. The complaints about the dmd are silly, maintaining the correct aspect ratio is more important than "using the whole screen", they probably should have made the cutout for the dmd match the actual display and concealed the unused parts of the screen to alleviate these complaints. As per usual, arcade 1up is "close but no cigar".
@Evercade_Effect3 жыл бұрын
I loved how crazy this format is. It totally works. Do more reviews in this format.
@seansolorc3 жыл бұрын
Retro Ralphs Rapid Reviews. Should be called "R4 Reviews" or "4R", or "R Cubed" something like that. But you could definitely make it sound cool. Love your channel and your Arcade Pickers show.
@technobilly61713 жыл бұрын
Great concept! Looking forward to you developing it further, adding B-roll, etc.
@RetroRalph3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton! I appreciate you watching bud!
@rushmore39273 жыл бұрын
I want to see the same review format when A1Up releases the Babycade!
@arcadeerik26033 жыл бұрын
Great video Ralph. Good job. Straight and to the point and quick.
@Freshleecut3 жыл бұрын
Format is great!
@0MG.Youtube3 жыл бұрын
Like the direction your going with the reviews! Will you also still be doing deep dive reviews as well or just rapid fire?
@RetroRalph3 жыл бұрын
I will still do long form reviews, this is just for fun and something different. Thanks for watching bud!
@102Lawdog3 жыл бұрын
My SW pinball had the lines too. I replaced it with glass.
@RetroRalph3 жыл бұрын
Wow, mine didn't and I thought it was isolated to just the AFM but I guess it wasn't. Thanks for letting me know.
@102Lawdog3 жыл бұрын
@@RetroRalph if I remember right wasn't that one a preproduction model? Maybe that is why. They changed the material?
@anthonym53953 жыл бұрын
This is EXACTLY what people wanna see: straight-up review and no BS. Love it Ralph, shame that 1UP messed up this version. That AtGames unit is looking better every day =P
@RetroRalph3 жыл бұрын
I actually think the AtGames pinball with the Zac titles push it over the edge as far as value. It's not perfect but neither of these are perfect. I'm leaning in your direction as well bud. I hope all is well!
@soggykid55802 жыл бұрын
Arcade 1up came out with a firmware update that fixed the issue. Your comment is outdated
@anthonym53952 жыл бұрын
@@soggykid5580 And you're 7 months and 29 days late with your comment.
@mr.styles55593 жыл бұрын
I like this format it’s fun and to the point. Much more interesting than another long form review.
@Zehrfox3 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy your content, but here is some suggestions 1. 3:30 is way too short, consider maybe 10 minutes? 2. The countdown was fine, but the fire at the end was very distracting. Still a huge fan, and I will be there.... onnnnnn The Next One!
@RetroRalph3 жыл бұрын
Note taken my friend. I'm trying to figure out the next one and I will change it up quite a bit. Just happy people for the most part enjoyed the format. This was just a test... thanks for watching bud!
@Doc_Smash3 жыл бұрын
Love the format, lose the music and the flames. I like the brevity, but I feel like dramatizing the time pressure is distracting from the actual review of the product. Keep up the good work, my dude!
@UAG3 жыл бұрын
Love the new format the dramatic ending is what makes it forme. Bravo.
@3rdFloorArcade3 жыл бұрын
Great review! Love the format! 👍
@RetroRalph3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! It's something I wanted to play with and see how people like it. It needs refinement for sure but I hope this was a decent 1st pass. Thanks again bud!
@stringerfilms.3 жыл бұрын
No love for the BEST table on there...The Getaway: High Speed II???
@stringerfilms.3 жыл бұрын
@@therexershow I was just messing with him. He knows I have the real HSII 😁
@muddysgamingdungeon3 жыл бұрын
I liked it!
@NoahSties3 жыл бұрын
Love the new format, lol. This machine has some problems but its still a blast and I play it everyday after work :)
@MichaelBtheGameGenie3 жыл бұрын
So stressful. I still really dig this table despite everything you said but…I mean all those issues do exist. Good luck with the new format buddy.
@DrZoharVaisman3 жыл бұрын
Retro Ralph's Rapid Review is a good name. Love the Creativity. Always innovating. Really enjoyed the new spin on reviews, it's very clever actually.
@RetroRalph3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud, just trying to bring something new to something that can be rather mundane at time. I'm glad you enjoyed it my friend!
@DrZoharVaisman3 жыл бұрын
@@RetroRalph appreciate you always trying new things and being brave enough to do them. You’re fearless, That’s what makes you the best!!
@Apexflipper3 жыл бұрын
prefer rapid reviews. very good vid
@cachanilla13753 жыл бұрын
Can you make a "ninja turtle pinball mod with an arcade 1up pinball machine"???
@pwc92223 жыл бұрын
Cool review. Id have to guess the plexi was a covid related sourcing limitation. 1up has been consistent on plexi and parts across their product lines so far. Thanks!
@AdamMontgomery13 жыл бұрын
I dunno, why 3:30? I think a 5 minute review would be more interesting and similarly constraining, but that's just me. I like the idea of the format though!
@beachlifechris3 жыл бұрын
I suggest 5 min......that felt a bit too short. 👍
@andrewdolby1783 жыл бұрын
Yeah but nah. Pinball Arcade had much better physics and is truer to the soul of pinball.
@dragongamer26703 жыл бұрын
Kinda love the old Reviews with the Crazy Skits. Kinda don't like rushed reviews. Plus remember Ralph the longer the people watch the video the more things get SPICY!!
@richieace54923 жыл бұрын
I would suggest doing zoom in camera work as your describing and reviewing the cab. The review itself is money and the format is great.
@MrHarrilasagna3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ralph 🤜🤛
@wyzguy80633 жыл бұрын
Yo Ralph, I follow you for being you(Retro Ralph) and I liked the short version but can’t say I loved it. However I do love how you keep moving forward with new creative content.
@RetroRalph3 жыл бұрын
Fair enough, I appreciate the honesty bud. It's just to try something new. I may evolve it over time but it won't take the place of longer form detailed reviews.... thanks again!
@ElCapitan333 жыл бұрын
Now we need the KZfaq shorts version. Great review Keep it up
@WickedGamerCollector3 жыл бұрын
LOL... just placed a comment like that 😨
@papagarouge3 жыл бұрын
I see lines from the plexi glass on my Star Wars as well. Now that i have both i have to say the Atgames is night and day better than the Arcade 1up pins. Especially with the Zacarria tables on them. Screen is better. Flipper buttons have a better feel and wifi plus ober 100 tables to play. No comparison!
@RetroRalph3 жыл бұрын
I agree, it is a lot better :-)
@papagarouge3 жыл бұрын
@@RetroRalph Always enjoy your channel! Keep up the great work :)
@vilhelmstein20913 жыл бұрын
Okay you were very honest 😁
@KING_KONK3 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahaha KEEP TALKING AND NOBODY EXPLODES!!! Excellent Video we LOVED IT BRAVO BRAVO
@Smileymotion3 жыл бұрын
Like the format Ralph and you packed a lot of information into the 3:30 but you did not show the actual cab nor gameplay at all. Maybe show more of the machine next time and just voice over? Anyhow keep up the great videos, all the best from Germany! Josef
@RetroRalph3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. I was trying to see who people would react to me just standing there in the first concept video. I can incorporate more product shots and things like that for sure. That's great feedback and thank you for watching.
@Synplex3 жыл бұрын
OK That stressful "Count down" Music needs to change! Your reviewing a game not defusing a bomb!
@dangrossberger41662 жыл бұрын
Too much focus on the rapid review. Really wanted some footage of game play.
@RetroRalph2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I agree, it was a format I tested and it didn’t really work for me. I didn’t edit any of it, it’s just how it happened and it kinda sucked so I never did it after that. I totally agree with you though. Thanks so much for watching!
@robmcwhinnie60662 жыл бұрын
How is the Fishtales ?
@KongsRUs3 жыл бұрын
so intense with the coutdown!
@mikechannell7273 жыл бұрын
Haha you looked a little like you were being held at gunpoint at the start but then you eased into it. This is a fun and entertaining format but I do hope it can live alongside your 10 mins+ reviews of big new releases. Also boring KZfaq inside baseball thing, you can't place a midroll ad in a video this short, so you might be leaving some money on the table!
@FishBeeProductions3 жыл бұрын
Justin, I know you're watching this. He's challenging you on who can do a faster video.
@RetroRalph3 жыл бұрын
Justin would win... haha. Thanks for watching FishBee!
@FABIANBARRIOS13 жыл бұрын
I wonder what Jhon D thought about this review? Surely they must be so happy.
@richardabkstorm90093 жыл бұрын
Ralph..Im thinking you don't need the dramatics during the last minute...Should be a little more laid back..Good concept though! Stick with it 👍🙏
@HowToBachelor3 жыл бұрын
Ralph says no buy, so I will not! Great vidga! I need to see what Vinyls those are!
@philsavage91273 жыл бұрын
They're called records, albums or Lp's. They're "made" out of vinyl.
@eighties83 жыл бұрын
Maybe 5 minute reviews would be better. Seems really rushed. Didn't have a chance to look at gameplay, which is really what I'd prefer to see. But good knowing about the issues, especially the plexi.
@Ernie_Rodr1guez3 жыл бұрын
Tik tok tik tok times up ...kaboom! Ha ha good review
@slowninja13743 жыл бұрын
A little rocky at first but picked up steam as you went on. Liking this style. It'll be interesting when you have a review of something you are super excited about and start running out of time 😁
@JeffMercedesC3 жыл бұрын
After seeing your review and others this only further reassures me that I made the right choice by purchasing the Star Wars pinball machine and not Attack From Mars.
@UnqualifiedCritics3 жыл бұрын
Cheaper plexi on this than Marvel/Star Wars 🤯
@RetroRalph3 жыл бұрын
I actually think they might all be bad. It’s possible that my Star Wars being an early production unit was using better quality plexi. But this AFM plexi is extremely flawed... sucks. Thanks for watching bud!
@UnqualifiedCritics3 жыл бұрын
@@RetroRalph ofc my dude
@scottboehmer19753 жыл бұрын
Nice speed review. Personally I love my Attack From Mars, but I do think the plexi is pretty unacceptable and Whitewater definitely needs to be patched. But, having said that, I love this machine and have been very happy with my purchase.
@Chairman7w3 жыл бұрын
Do more of these! This was awesome.
@ragman87353 жыл бұрын
Ralph….I see Justin has been working hard on your persona again….he tested out the whole short video thing last week….then set you up to come up with Rapid Reviews and BAM here we are hahahaha……Nice video and right to the point of all things……good job
@propwash68803 жыл бұрын
No, they used the same plexi on the Marvel. I have the Marvel and needed to buy a tempered glass replacement. the lines were terrible.
@RetroRalph3 жыл бұрын
Interesting, I didn’t realize it’s been reported on systems other than the AFM. Thanks for the info, much appreciated! Also, thanks for watching!
@propwash68803 жыл бұрын
@@RetroRalph I Bet it is random depending on the cut of plastic they use. Maybe luck of the draw. Mine had it. Bought a temprered replacement then a couple of weeks later switched out the monitor to a 32" lol new glass on the way.
@EmeryArcade3 жыл бұрын
Love the new format. Great job my dude. I was sort of interested in this one but with the current reviews online, the jacked price and now your review....I think I will wait until gen 2 pinball. Thanks for saving me some cheddar.
@chaos1203 жыл бұрын
i actually think it's better they stick with correct aspect ratio for the DMD. an option for it is fine tho.
@lordmittens36593 жыл бұрын
Very well done Ralph!! 👏👏
@fishontx2 жыл бұрын
Has any of these issues been resolved
@show-me-retro3 жыл бұрын
I just can't get on board with the A1up pinball machines. I'm really glad I went with the Atgames even though it's not as sexy as the A1ups. In this case looks aren't everything. Great take on a quick review btw
@olblueyes76703 жыл бұрын
This video stressed me out. Not a fan of this format personally, but it might be popular with others. Feels like some reality TV gameshow which I abhor so that is probably why, just my opinion. What if the Rapid Reviews remained 3 amd a half minutes but were scripted and highly polished via creative editing?
@nickmadsen25723 жыл бұрын
That was awesome man! Really fun as always.
@RetroRalph3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud for always supporting the channel. 🙏🏼
@sethtanner13 жыл бұрын
Seems like you forgot to mention a lot. This seemed like more of a review of Star Wars and not a standalone rare use of Mars. Like the idea of a faster review but maybe collect your thoughts more and use a teleprompter or something
@RetroRalph3 жыл бұрын
I'm really just testing out the format, I appreciate the candid feedback. It's not meant to replace a full review but be more quick sound bytes. Those full reviews take a lot of time and I thought this would be a different and fun way to publish my thoughts on something without taking so much time to film it. I agree I left out the nudge not working and a few other items. Thanks again!
@-haso3 жыл бұрын
Let’s hope Retro Ralph doesn’t do everything this quickly. 😛
@RetroRalph3 жыл бұрын
LOL!! Thanks for watching!
@noobsan793 жыл бұрын
Love the format. This is a fun idea. I also love that Weezer album. 😁😆
@FROSTINATOR3 жыл бұрын
New format is fun but I say it would be funny too if you really try to beat the clock with everything you want to say. So basically instead of stopping the review to wrap things up, saying good bye etc as the clock ends just have the video cut out completely. Meaning you lost. Have an animated explosion something fun. Haha Then hopefully your next review you beat the clock. Haha
@RetroRalph3 жыл бұрын
I love that, great idea!!! Thank you for watching... I will change up the rules on the next on and see if I can incorporate that in.
@FROSTINATOR3 жыл бұрын
@@RetroRalph Think SNL MacGruber skits. Haha As time counts down, he never gets to finish his speech about how to escape when the scene cuts to explosion. Hahaha.
@IgnusFast3 жыл бұрын
My Star Wars had the same garbage plexiglass.
@WickedGamerCollector3 жыл бұрын
I would rather see you make KZfaq Shorts 🤔
@Goodtimes78133 жыл бұрын
Not a fan of this content at all.you didn't even show gameplay.ive watched every video you've done and even agreed when you left arcade pickers because Cory just messes up og arcades with crappy modding.i like to sit back and relax while I enjoy your immensely extensive content.
@InfectiousGroovePodcast3 жыл бұрын
This has been such a wild ride for me. I went from being super excited to just not buying one altogether through this whole process. There's a tiny chance I may get Star Wars if I were to get a smoking deal, but other than that I'm good to wait for Gen 2
@soggykid55802 жыл бұрын
Still waiting on that gen 2 huh?
@InfectiousGroovePodcast2 жыл бұрын
@@soggykid5580 nah, I ended up just losing all interest in Arcade1Up pinball. I did get Tron, but I believe that's my last cab
@NCC70603 жыл бұрын
I like the short format, but you should splice in pics and video to highlight your points. Don’t just stand there! Needs more visual appeal. Just being honest.
@DylanDurdle3 жыл бұрын
Not really digging the rapid fire review. If you spoke normally, but it sounds rushed which distracts from what you’re saying.
@CaptNRetro3 жыл бұрын
It's a POS..imagine that
@joshgrube843 жыл бұрын
FLIPPER LAG..all the tables have it and seams every KZfaq personality missed it!
@RetroRalph3 жыл бұрын
Yes there's a bit of lag but it's negligible IMO. I truly didn't feel it on the Star Wars table at all. Maybe a little bit more noticeable on Attack From Mars but nothing that makes it unplayable IMO.
@joshgrube843 жыл бұрын
@@RetroRalph it's definitely a bummer and the largest issue IMO I didn't hear anything about it until this thing got in the hands of real pinheads and I seen some reviews on pinside. That being said I bought it anyway cuz honestly I have my 4th new in box game coming and in the pinball community we spend more than this on simple mods for our machines so I'm enjoying this not sure on its staying power. Thanks for reply and I like the format nice vid btw!
@Throwback_Tyler3 жыл бұрын
Man, too long. Couldn't sit through that review....hahaha ;) Good job. Very intense at the end.
@frankdux57853 жыл бұрын
Too stressful man! Appreciate the attempt for something new but not a fan! Still dig ur content though!!
@samnewsman3 жыл бұрын
LOVE THE FORMAT... I may have to use it myself and tweak it a lil... oh but don’t worry, I’ll give you credit... but only the first time! 😂🤣 #QuotingSources✍️