Lol, this thing has a horrible screen

Lol, 😁

it's pretty great. I hope the next one comes out with double the horsepower so it can run the 3d arcade games.

Fucking amazing, right?

The speaker really impressed. High volume, good bass and no distortion.

I'd say. One of the most impressive features.

Yep, it's a miracle.

I'd agree. I guess it could be painted. But yeah, it's well priced for what is on offer.

I think you'll enjoy it.

Glad I saw this comment, I was literally just about to hit "complete purchase". Sounds like a pain in the ass, I'll pass. Not sure why just dragging and dropping into the folder wouldn't do the trick, but I'm not that tech savy or patient to edit XML files.

I just put the ROMs into folders, couldn't care less about game art. If the games work that's all I need.

*Retro Game Corps* has a guide to installing custom firmware on KZfaq. Adding games and even other emulators is much easier then.

Compared to the Neo Geo Mini, this is way better. Better controls, better sound, more selection and playable on the move.

The tn is crap. Did you find a ips panel?

@@DJDanceClassic not yet! I bought two of them as it made sense with the shipping.. so planning to use one to experiment on. Also planning to put some different OS on there as the stock one isn't great at recognising new games, unless you go into the retroarch subsystem. The joystick, buttons and built in speaker (despite being mono) though are great

There is a website who sold the ips lcds for $40 shipped worldwide but them fuckers raised the price to $72 shipped

Yes, this is one of those systems that honestly does make you sit back in awe. Sure, it's not 100% perfect but it is very good, especially considering the price.

It really is lol I what the A13 looks awesome 👍

This uses FBA for all of the arcade emulation, not MAME. It won't run any version of Mortal Kombat I can find.

I don't have one of those (yet) but I just filmed a video on the PowKiddy RGB10. That will go live on Wednesday.

I'd say. I was impressed by it. Good controls, pretty good screen and great speaker.

@@RetroCore Just ordered one based on your review, it'll replace the old model I mentioned in the other post. Thanks for making this :)

This machine allows you to change between 16:9 and 4:3 so having the TV set to auto will be fine. There's a link in the video description to buy this.

Retro Core ty man but I mean in general i got a bunch of consoles just like you shoould I leave it auto for all of them or do I set my 4K tv to native for them?

I thought those all had nasty joysticks and squashy buttons?

@@RetroCore You're absolutely right, they don't have the better controls like this has, I had forgotten about that. Looks like I might actually upgrade to one of these after all, even tho I never even took the other out of the box yet lol. The hell am I even doing with my $?

Roms can be but there will be no screen shot to go with them.

@@RetroCore thank you!

@@nickxcom There is CFW to Allow more access to RetroArch, there is also Tools to write the game_string_en.xml so you can add artwork, bezels and more

They just work.

They send us their garbage

Actually, they sell their crap domestically too.

Yep. This was a true surprise and a joy to use.

Hmm, some systems only have a few such as PlayStation but the Arcade selection had hundreds. I'd say over a thousand games in total.

Did you exchange the screen?

@@DJDanceClassic it has an option to switch between 4:3 and stretched

I mean: did you take out the TN panel and swap it for a new IPC panel?

@@DJDanceClassic no. no modding its a setting

Yeah, I noticed that mistake. Bummer😅 It is good that finally companies are understanding that we don't want cheap plastic crappy analogue sticks and cheap buttons.

Hmm, maybe for the Neo Geo stuff because it is using the Uni Bios. I'm not sure about other games though.

Ah, yes, that is right.

It's running some form of Linux for sure.

Yeah, that's right. I don't have time to do another video but here's one someone else did. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d5mbgZVpndqRoYk.html

That would be awesome. In fact your post has made me think of a cool project for my old monitor.

you’ll like it (once you install ruka firmware in it).

@@vlesmeries Thanks, I'll make a note of that. It's due to come between 19th and 28th of this month so I'm a bit excited now.

@@vlesmeries Got it now, it came super early...is there a guide to install Ruka firmware on it? Can't seem to find one at all.

@@Phallica-js7ht yup. Just search for it on KZfaq (filter for anything November and later). The files unfortunately are only on telegram so you'll need to create an account.

@@vlesmeries Hello, I have Ruka firmware on my PowKiddy A12 now...any idea how to stop the brightness from being permanently on 100%? I can't access the normal system settings at all and it's hard to get answers from anybody. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. :)

I doubt they'd ever run. Would be amazing if they did.

@@RetroCore Right.

"...Very impressive."

That's not an issue because there is a 4:3 setting. It's no different than playing PS2, Dreamcast or older on a modern TV. Widescreen is there for games that need it while everything else can be in 4:3 mode. Perfect.

Try changing the shipping options. It may have selected DHL shipping automatically.

@@RetroCore hi all sorted.if u try to use a discount code it puts up to 130 but if u dont it's about £65 . Cant wait to try it

Nope, sadly not.

The hacked software has, yes

The next video will feature a C64 game 👍

I don't think so. It's been a very long time since I've played it though. Need to check it on MAME.

Retro Core Might be the aspect ratio settings as the main characters legs are not shown when he is running on the ground.

I'm afraid not 😭

@@RetroCore Ugh, well that sucks.

Hmm, around 4 hours but it all depends on how lout you have it and screen brightness.

It doesn't have PSP built in but I believe adding an updated firmware fixes that. I've not updated this unit.

It uses final burn alpha.

I can't see the video at the moment but I'm guessing it was Duke Nukem or Driver if it was the game with cars.

@@RetroCore Ok it must've been Driver

I would magine so since it's running Retro Arch.

@@RetroCore testestestestestestest, please!

I'd buy this. It can be connected to a TV or played on the move.

Lol, I remember when I used to think like that. Now I just say "sod it." and buy whatever. As long as I'm not making a dept, she is fine.

@@RetroCore offsetting the albeit smallish cost by fixing-up and reselling a mint but non-working 2019 AtGames Mega Drive (with SD card) I bought from eBay for under £10 😂😂🤣 … sad but true 🤓

And so much more too.

The buttons wouldn't fit. The stick would be doable.

​@@RetroCore Bummer i have some 24mm Buttons on order :( Might have to enlarge the holes

This console is very modifiable, but for some things you must do "DIY"

Quite possibly but I beleive there is an update firmware for this that should address that issue.

@@RetroCore how does mk1 arcade run??

Yes.

Next to the volume button. The select button acts as a coin button.

not that I noticed.

All of that is in the firmware, not on the card. You can't change cores without replacing the firmware, and I don't know how to find out what version of Android it runs. You can replace the ROMs, but if you want them to show up in the games folder, you need to edit an XML file. You can just run any ROM from the file browser, though.

@@vandrvekn7382 Good to know, thanks for that. That is a shame about the cores, as it would have been nice to be able to test various cores with the system as I really don't trust the Chinese developers to have done so. As for the games, I much prefer to load my ROMS via a file browser anyway, so that works for me. I actually hate it when a system only allows you to pick games from a predetermined menu and not from the file system, I really hate that. As long as all of the cores allow me to do so then I'm fine, but if they don't then that would be a big problem.

Not sure what version of Android it is but someone in the comments has posted a link to a new firmware that allows you to add new cores to Retro Arch.

@@RetroCore Really? Custom firmware so soon? Hmm, now that does sound interesting. Will hafta check that out.

@@RetroCore I actually looked thru all the comments just now and didn't see anyone posting a link. Can you point me towards it or share the link? That would be greatly appreciated :)

Agreed.

But what cover art is better MLF 1 or 2? Decisions, decisions... Thanks 'murica.

Sorry, no time as I have other projects to do but there is a video out there showing it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d5mbgZVpndqRoYk.html

@@RetroCore I think you misunderstood , I already have done this, I was giving you a friendly suggestion if you wanted to see the full capabilities on the A12. Not that I wanted a video on it or where to get it.

That might be due to you hearing it through the lav mic on my t-shirt.

The roms are in Chinese due to the game lists being in Chinese. If you add English titled roms the games list will be in English 👍

@@RetroCore I see, thanks.

Kids these days have no idea 😁

That's kind of typical for these Chinese systems. The software always sufferes.

Are you sure it is the same device. There are many clones.

@@RetroCore I bought it from a reputable store in ali express, quality is very good emulation and everything but seems that they now put cheaper screens and i confirmed this with other buyers that had same problem. I requested a refund as i also got many dead pixels on screen.

Eh? What do you mean? Of course I know what a Neo Geo is. I own a MVS system and have been playing Neo Geo since the day they rolled off the production line.