The Ultimate Taito Egret II Mini Arcade Review

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The Ultimate Taito Egret II Mini Arcade Review! Everything tested plus a shootout against Sega's Astro City Mini. Lag Tests, All Controllers, Emulation Quality, Games, and more. A fun and in-depth review of Taito's Mini Arcade featuring tons of classic shoot em ups like Darius Gaiden, Rayforce (Layer Section), Truxton and more. Seminal arcade games like Bubble Bobble, Space Invaders and Arkanoid, along with special controller packs to play them. Hidden gems like Elevator Action Returns and Halley's Comet. Discover what makes Taito's Egret II Mini unique and decide whether it's right for you.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Legend of Taito
01:37 - TAAAAATE MOOOODE!
04:25 - Brilliant Hardware
11:04 - Oh My Lag
18:20 - My Favorite Games
45:35 - The Bobbles
47:20 - The Classics
51:08 - Trackball and Spinner Games
56:13 - Toaplan Forever
Special thanks to Aaron Kraten for the real Egret II candy cab footage. Please check him out on Instagram and Twitter here:
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Check out the full videos for some of the cool clips used in this review!
Astro City Mini Review (controller clips) by Scarlet Sprites:
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Operation Wolf by Sega Zombie • Sega Zombie - let’s pl...
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Centipede footage by Joe's Classic Video Games • Original 1980 Atari Ce...

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@Sakf504
@Sakf504 2 жыл бұрын
The TATE mode part at the start is already enough for loving this video, and the whole review is great as usual. I'm not even someone who buys mini systems, but I'm still appreciating systems like this for showing games that i didn't heard of before and could become an instant favorite of mine, especially with Metal Black.
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
I did have fun with that intro and it's part of what keeps me looking forward to things. I'm glad I could show you some cool new games to try. Metal Black is definitely a must for any fan of the genre.
@SegaGenesisEvangelion
@SegaGenesisEvangelion 2 жыл бұрын
@Sakfal504 Metal Black and Gun Frontier really caught my attention, can't believe I've never played either of them considering their lineage and the people behind them!! And I'm stoked to see Halley's Comet getting a little love, that's a one of a kind game.
@Sakf504
@Sakf504 2 жыл бұрын
@@SegaGenesisEvangelion Yeah. And funnily enough i actually knew and played Gun Frontier quite some time ago because of seeing some fotage of it somewhere that catched my interest, yet i didn't know of Metal Black until there was already the Egret II Mini. Also, i will second what Junkie said about Gun Frontier, because it's hard like the true hell, but still loved it for the wild west ambient it had.
@JerseyGoth666
@JerseyGoth666 2 жыл бұрын
Love how all these mini arcades are slowly upgrading to having a pretty decent mini home arcade, as well as displaying amazingly. It really adds alot to a room having them all setup next to each other. Fantastic video as always man #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
They really did something unique with this one so I appreciate the time and effort they put into it. It stands out from the rest without question. Just added you for the giveaway.
@maxinsano7376
@maxinsano7376 2 жыл бұрын
Really thorough review, and loved the showcase! I'm right there with you about Rastan and Cadash. Oh My Egret !! It was rare to see a Cadash in an arcade back in the 80's
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
I must have been lucky as I'd see them around my local arcades often enough around LA. Same with Rastan it was popular, even moreso for sure. Glad you enjoyed it and you're now in for the giveaway.
@samcintyre0785
@samcintyre0785 Жыл бұрын
Ok. That switching screen bit was fun! And you offer great content. Subscribed!
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie Жыл бұрын
Welcome! I try to have a bit of fun with some of my videos to keep things entertaining for me as well, so it's not same ol' all the time. Glad you found my channel and hope you enjoy some of the other work.
@mattcgvids
@mattcgvids 2 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the depth you went into with this review! Taito is my favorite arcade company from that era and this package looks like it really delivers. #OhMyEgret Keep up the great work!
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
If Taito was your favorite, it's hard to go wrong really. You're in for the prize.
@chrisr529
@chrisr529 2 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting patiently for this !
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Very patiently! Over a month in the making and a massive amount of work. I do hope enough people watch and enjoy it so it was worth all the effort. Then I can plan something similar for the exciting Astro V coming later this year.
@chrisr529
@chrisr529 2 жыл бұрын
@@ShmupJunkie 🤞 I'm really hoping you do a in depth review on that highly anticipated unit too .
@Shinobi33
@Shinobi33 Жыл бұрын
Ok 50 Cent
@Wan1993
@Wan1993 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations for the excellent review! I had seen this mini arcade on a sales site and I had several doubts, but this video helped to clarify them all.
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And I'm glad it was really helpful for you. I appreciate you watching and the kind comment.
@JHendrix559
@JHendrix559 2 жыл бұрын
The screen rotation bit was hilarious! Thanks for the review and the contest. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Ha, I did have fun with that. try to add some levity to a technical video. You're in for the giveaway.
@tom11zz884
@tom11zz884 2 жыл бұрын
I know you are an original hardware guy, but I appreciate you taking the time to review these devices. It's refreshing to see a person with your extensive knowledge and expertise on SHMUPS review the shooters on these devices.
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
To be honest I'm a bit of both. I do like my OG hardware mainly for nostalgia but I also love great devices like the MiSTer and Analogue consoles that replicate it extremely well. As I know one day it may be the only way we can play them. I see the mini consoles as little gateways for more casual players to check out the games and explore the library. Especially with the PC Engine mini, a lot of people tried out the games for the first time. And it's what then got them to look into it farther and play more of the games. It was a massive amount of work making this!
@akubaku2797
@akubaku2797 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks to your channel, my love for 16-bit games has extended to shooters! Hellfire, Air Buster and Slap Fight MD being among my favorites currently… Keep up the good work and stay safe out there! #OhmyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
That's music to my ears believe me. As it's the main reason I'm doing what I do. Those are some great ones too, especially great pick on Slap Fight as it's not too well known even among Mega Drive fans. I love that crazy port. And of course Air Buster is gold. You're in for the prize.
@julianobitsgen
@julianobitsgen 2 жыл бұрын
This is by far the most comprehensive review ever of this little fun machine. Congrats, ShmupJunkie! #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And you're also in for the giveaway.
@superstreetfighter14
@superstreetfighter14 6 ай бұрын
Love your review 👌🏻🙏 Really comprehensive and in-depth. Was looking for this. 🙌🏻
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 6 ай бұрын
You’re welcome. There was just a sale on these from SLG around Xmas but it may have ended by now. Hopefully you can find one for a fair price if you’re looking.
@ShmupsBR
@ShmupsBR 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I love when someone do a deep dive and scientific investigation to get conclusions instead of just copying and pasting from other websites. Welcome back! #ThisIsNotTheCode
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Lol, thanks man appreciate it. That's definitely NOT the code haha
@ShmupsBR
@ShmupsBR 2 жыл бұрын
That's why I don't like watching the videos in parts! Finally finished! #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
@@ShmupsBR lol all good man. You’re in for the giveaway too. Maybe now I can play some Andro Dunos. Just watched your review earlier.
@ShmupsBR
@ShmupsBR 2 жыл бұрын
@@ShmupJunkie Andro Dunos 2 is awesome. I really had no expectations for it, and it ended up being a very good game! I am curious about how faithful the emulation is on the Egret Mini. I know it's not M2 stuff, but I it looks very good. I wish I could get one just to play th le Toaplan games and Scramble Formation.
@Tyohnu
@Tyohnu 2 жыл бұрын
Out of all the reviews I've seen for the Egret, this one is the best. The energy and passion you put into your videos really shines through. Keep up the good work! I hope I can pick up one of these myself someday lol #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I really tried. The reason most others are so surface level is they have to rush them out for the views while interest is hot. It's partly forgotten now but that's what it took to make something this involved. And I wouldn't have it any other way. Glad you enjoyed it and I just added you for the giveaway!
@MrNexus68
@MrNexus68 2 жыл бұрын
French review but this is also the most complete on the subject (eng sub). kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ftp6i5l8pqq1ZGg.html
@WeAllEatFood
@WeAllEatFood 2 жыл бұрын
Incredibly grateful that I stumbled upon this channel a couple of years ago. It has done wonders for my re-assessment of the value of arcade games. Thank you, junkie #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
I'm grateful you found me and I've been able to help keep that love of these games alive. I'll keep making them as long as enough people keep watching them. And you're in for the giveaway.
@TheSocialGamer
@TheSocialGamer 2 жыл бұрын
I love this channel so much and of course our brother Shmup... Thank you!
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! And thank you so much for watching and enjoying. It's why I put so much time into them.
@Misanola
@Misanola 2 жыл бұрын
The passion and polish you put into your videos has ignited the Shmup revival. Thank you! #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
I'm humbled and honored to be one small cog in the wheel of the great shmup revival. I like the sound of that. The Great Shmup Revival, sounds like an event. You're in for the prize.
@naseemhamed3488
@naseemhamed3488 2 жыл бұрын
You're the best Junkie, always love the videos. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And I'm glad you're enjoying them. You're in for the prize.
@dr_ubo
@dr_ubo 2 жыл бұрын
You were not exaggerating when you said this one would be a big video. Insane in-depth review, best in youtube by far. Great job Junkie!
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend. I don’t know how many more tech reviews like this I have in me it’s way too much time invested. And I still couldn’t cover near everything I would’ve liked to. But it was a good experience making this one and I learned some new tricks along the way! Always a plus.
@luksbanchero
@luksbanchero Жыл бұрын
Amazing video!!! What can I say, tons of effort on this review and I really enjoyed it, thanks a lot!!!
@AdamCoate
@AdamCoate 2 жыл бұрын
New Zealand Story is definitely a highly underrated run and gun sidescrolling shooter. I really love the flying vehicle aspect of this game. Not many run and guns actually have that many vehicles, one other title that does is the first Gun Force by Irem. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, and I think people don't really see it as a run n gun as it's also kind of a maze/puzzle oriented game. There's just a lot to it along with all the secrets. I was always a fan even on the PCE. Oh man Gun Force, I need to go back and play that again. I didn't even know it until later and it's been ages. There haven't been many IREM games I didn't think were knockouts. Oh, you're in for the giveaway.
@then1533
@then1533 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid .That must have been a ton of work to produce.The mini is very tempting but I can't afford them all and it's the astro V that is the one I think I'm gonna wait for In an ideal world I want the astro games in that great egret machine!
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yeah a ton is an understatement. It's impossible to produce them in a timely manner and I really have to rethink my strategy of doing them for the sheer amount of work. I really enjoy focusing on the games like I did in the second half of the video. But I'm glad I was able to get this info and tech detail out there on it! Maybe in the future I can just have my site/blog host tech detail stuff for those interested and focus on games. People who want the nitty gritty can go there. But I'm still working out the details of that concept.
@then1533
@then1533 2 жыл бұрын
@@ShmupJunkie yeah, like others have said here I really appreciate the amount of dedication, and effort you put in , especially to refute erroneous , bullshit, needlessly elitist "reviews" that folks may come across on the net But I think you may be onto something with the blog tech idea.I personally don't worry too much about lag issues, probably mainly due to the fact that I trust you,Mark Msx or Ed to point out IF it affects a game/console and to what extent and then I go off that when deciding whether to buy or not. Hope u get a bit of downtime to play Andros Dunos 2 now.Its awesome- my fav stg this year so far.
@gts072
@gts072 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review. Bought before but still watched!
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
And glad you enjoyed it. I try to make them fun and informative, focus on games too. So it's something one can watch whether they got one or not, or more than once in the future just for entertainment value.
@dennismcdonald2607
@dennismcdonald2607 2 жыл бұрын
What a great video and giveaway opportunity! Thank you for everything you do!
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. And you're in.
@MrMadCat1
@MrMadCat1 2 жыл бұрын
You know, your channel actually dive me into shmup genre and this is fantastic. Content quality high as always. Thanks for all of your work. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
That's the whole reason behind it and I'm super glad to hear it. I appreciate you watching and enjoying. You're IN for the giveaway.
@theotherbelmont7897
@theotherbelmont7897 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a detailed review of this unit! Its great to see someone finally do such a detailed review on the performance and other things that a lot of reviewers have been leaving out of their videos and articles. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. And yeah, they leave it out for a reason. Because it's too much trouble and will take too long to release the video and they'll miss out on the views while it's hot. Which is likely what will happen here and the review won't do so well versus those who pumped out a basic piece of work. But that's just how youtube goes and and I know the drill by now. I was glad to get some good info out there as I had a feeling if I didn't nobody else was going to pick up that torch either. But maybe over time it'll have legs as well if it catches on around various communities as being detailed in terms of tech info. Oh, and just added your for the giveaway!
@SoShiBias
@SoShiBias 2 жыл бұрын
I've only recently built an interest on Shmups and arcade culture, and every time I see a channel like this, I'm astounded by how dedicated and passionate you guys are for these hardwares and games. It's freaking wholesome. This is a beyond impressive review on both cabinet AND games. I've been taught the ingenuity of these cabinets and more. This video is pure fun even though I have not seen 90% of these games prior, and Syvalion got me captured with that control scheme. I'm from a different region so I don't think I'm eligible, so I wanna do it for the support. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching and the thoughtful comment. And yes, you are eligible too. Everyone is welcome, so you've been added for the giveaway!
@SoShiBias
@SoShiBias 2 жыл бұрын
@@ShmupJunkie Thaaank you
@tansquirrel
@tansquirrel 2 жыл бұрын
The best review for this I've seen anywhere online, and you talking about some of these games I knew next to nothing about shows me how many hidden gems are in the Taito back catalog. Great work! #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Really glad you enjoyed it and yes, a big part of why I do the game focuses in the second half is for that reason. People spend too much looking at numbers and bench racing with these products and I'd rather focus on the really good games on there. Especially showing people new games they may not know and could check out and enjoy. Appreciate the feedback and you watching. And you're in for the giveaway.
@SoloWingSpitfire
@SoloWingSpitfire 2 жыл бұрын
The TATE functionality on this thing is seriously impressive, but hearing about some of the input delay issues on this thing is a shame. If they were ironed out, it would be an absolute killer system. For now, I think I'll stick to the Darius Cozmic Collection and the arcade stick I've already got. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Don't blame you. But hey, maybe you'll win one. You're in for a shot.
@dahnilama1417
@dahnilama1417 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review. Mini console are a cool way to experience some games that never got a western release. Elevator action 2 looks sick. Did you see city connection are releasing a saturn tribute port of it? Yeah I know city connection but I tried the demo for layer section and it felt a lot more responsive than the cotton tributes. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
I did see yeah including Rayforce. As long as the emulation is decent and not like the Cotton games I'm good with it. And yeah, Elevator Action Returns is fantastic. More people really need to try that one. Thanks for watching and you're added to the giveaway!
@queloide4803
@queloide4803 2 жыл бұрын
Wish I could spend on one of these! Great overview as usual Junkie. Shoot the core!
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it. If you can't swing it, feel free to join in on the giveaway as it's worth a shot. You never know!
@Jonalibert
@Jonalibert Жыл бұрын
Great video 😀😀. You summed up everything you should, and are the only one to have done a so complete work, thank you very much! I Bought the mini arcade + the special controller with the 10 additional games: the cost is spicy but OK to (re)discover these games in good conditions.
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie Жыл бұрын
Thanks. The video was a ton of work so I don't do something so in depth technically too often. But it was one I was looking forward to for a while and wanted to give it a good treatment. Really glad you enjoyed it.
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
DON'T FORGET to COMMENT the "secret code" from the video for a chance to WIN a Free Egret II Mini! Enjoy the Review. And if you're looking for how and where to buy, check out the links below: Pre-Order the Egret II Mini International (English) release STRICTLY LIMITED GAMES ► EGRET Ⅱ MINI - BLUE COLLECTOR EDITIONS tinyurl.com/3f4u335h GAMES ROCKET ► EGRET Ⅱ MINI - BLUE EDITION and Accessories tinyurl.com/5n6bfzer *** BUY the Japan Version: Play Asia (Japan) EGRET II MINI Only: www.play-asia.com/egret-ii-mini/13/70em8d?tagid=1100485 Play Asia (Japan): LUXURY COLLECTORS EDITION: www.play-asia.com/egret-ii-mini-full-package-luxury-special-edition/13/70em9t?tagid=1100485 *** the play asia links are affiliate and provide both a small percent return for both myself and the shmup community fund to which I donate *** ► Join my Patreon! - www.patreon.com/shmupjunkieslushfund CORRECTION: During the Bubble Bobble segment, I accidentally swapped the names of Bubble Symphony and Bubble Memories in their clips. They are reversed. My apologies for the error.
@thefloatingpigeon
@thefloatingpigeon 2 жыл бұрын
#OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
You're IN
@r0bp4y
@r0bp4y 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for this review! Had to hold myself back from purchasing when I saw your tweet go out for this video review. I think I speak for a bunch of folks that your notes on the controller accessories were much needed - please keep the amazing videos coming! #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Always glad when the hard work helps out so many. I did really enjoy the unit and concept overall, perfect or not. It serves it's intended audience well I believe. And you've been added to the giveaway.
@jonathanso1608
@jonathanso1608 2 жыл бұрын
I just learned about this channel a couple days ago, and it's pushed me to dive deeper into shmups and appreciate them more. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
That's what I like to hear! And you're in for the giveaway.
@neofuryan6292
@neofuryan6292 Жыл бұрын
Great review ! Since the update this mini done a better ermulation. Your vidéos are great on your channel man ! A Bravo and thank you from France 😎👍
@bryanjmmm
@bryanjmmm 2 жыл бұрын
Well worth the wait. This is the kind of comprehensive review I appreciate compared to others I saw earlier when review copies were passed around with only a brief overview of the hardware and not really touching on the emulation. #OhMyEgret Great work as always
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, they gotta get em out quick and maximize the topic while it's hot. I get it, but I just can't get myself to do it or produce them that fast. I'm glad to put out something I'm proud of. And you're in for the giveaway.
@Chinopolis
@Chinopolis 2 жыл бұрын
Great review, very appreciative you went the extra mile and talked about the games beyond the context of the Egret. And as always I walk away with more shmup homework 😂 Halley's Comet just looks too cool
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
It may not be much to look at, but it sure plays great. Watch out, seems like a long one. Has a ton of planets to work through and may be quite an investment to try and complete. I had to stop at some point after the first few haha.
@nicholasrouley1060
@nicholasrouley1060 2 жыл бұрын
Boy howdy, the Egret Mini II is the first retro cabinet that’s really jumped out at me as a must have. Gonna need one of these bad motha’s for my collection. #OhMyEgret Beyond this video, both your channel and Electric Underground have been such great sources for helping me grow a much deeper appreciation for all things shmup. Been playing ‘em since the 80s but your videos have helped expose me to finding the games that really cater to my preferences, so sincere thanks for all the work you put in.
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and love to hear it. Mark is awesome and invaluable to the community, big fan of his channel myself. You're in for the giveaway.
@muat1155
@muat1155 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stellar in depth review for the Egret that’s unrivalled on YT. Great work. I already own this mini so I won’t be entering the giveaway competition as to give another a chance to own this expensive piece of kit. Again, great work on a definitive review Junkie and good luck to everyone in the competition!
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool of you and glad you're enjoying yours as well. If only it were unrivaled in terms of views too but no such luck haha. The folks that put it out quick while it's hot regardless of depth or quality get to enjoy the spoils. I'm glad I took the time to put out something I can be proud of though and wouldn't have it any other way.
@muat1155
@muat1155 2 жыл бұрын
@@ShmupJunkie keep doing you man! Better to have something you’re proud of then some rushed unboxing and surface level review.
@js200gb
@js200gb 2 жыл бұрын
Great at usual! Rastan is the most nostalgic game for me on the Egret. Love that “Ooh Oooooooh” sound in the stage 1 BGM. #OhMyEgret
@ezeepeezy
@ezeepeezy 2 жыл бұрын
This was a fantastic and thorough review, far and away better than any others! You definitely opened my eyes to a lot of games on here, because at first glance I was feeling underwhelmed about the game list. The one game that I most was excited about was Elevator Action Returns, I have it on the Taito PS2 Collection and it's phenomenal! #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy! Glad you finally got to watch and enjoy it. I know it was quite long and I still couldn't even cover nearly everything I'd want to in a perfect world. But gotta pick and choose at some point. Yes, EAR is a super cool game that I also discovered very late in the game. It's going to be one of the favorites for anyone who picks this unit up. I just added you for the giveaway!
@dr.gitgud9752
@dr.gitgud9752 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing review as always. I have Sundays off from work every week so when a new video drops, it always is a good day. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. And sorry it's been so many Sundays since I could put one out. As you now saw this was a beast of a video to put together. You're in for the giveaway too.
@swutter
@swutter 2 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are always worth the wait. Appreciate the work you put into and the history you give with titles. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It sure was a ton of work but I wouldn't want to release any less. And you're in for the giveaway.
@nicklong27
@nicklong27 2 жыл бұрын
Always a nice surprise to see when you upload. Thanks! #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry it took so long. It was such a massive amount of work. But I'm glad it's finally out for everyone to enjoy. And you're IN for the giveaway.
@thebax-ob1ub
@thebax-ob1ub 2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. As a casual shmup fan, I came across your channel by accident and now thanks to you I am enjoying discovering some great classics, especially on the PC-Engine which although hyped back in the day, sadly never came to us here in Europe. The Egret II mini does look great but maybe a little rich for me! Thanks again for all your great work on what is now one of my favourite YT channels. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I really appreciate that. And always happy to spread some PC Engine love! I just added you for the giveaway and appreciate you watching and enjoying.
@jamesbevan4479
@jamesbevan4479 2 жыл бұрын
I highly respect the thorough efforts in your reviews. Not just in the tech overall performance, but framerates, comparisons to similar models/media, aesthetics etc. The kind of stuff that can't be covered in a quick 10 minute vid. I'll be honest I'm not that big a shmup gamer, I'm very casual. I prefer 2d capcom and snk fighting games and beatem ups, but I continue to follow your channel and keep an ear to the ground on shmup releases because of your indepth knowledge and passion in the genre. Always had a soft spot for R type since I was little so that's probably why. Keep doing the good work, retro will forever live on! 💪
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
It's always a big compliment when those who aren't even that into shmups just enjoy watching my channel and vids for what I put into them. And I'm glad you do. I'm sure you watched my RType History video then given your love for the series. That one was super popular. I need more like that to keep this channel growing! haha
@jamesbevan4479
@jamesbevan4479 2 жыл бұрын
@@ShmupJunkie I did watch the Rtype video. Brought back a lot of super Nintendo memories for me. Gonna pick a couple shmup games for my ps5 or switch at some point. Emulation is fine, but I'd like to own a some ligit. 👍
@NiZZULiVE
@NiZZULiVE 2 жыл бұрын
The level of preservation and information with these videos is outstanding. Thank you Shmup Junkie! #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. And you're in for the prize.
@VampiroAlhazred
@VampiroAlhazred 2 жыл бұрын
That was a truly fantastic and in-depth review, very informative. Excellent work, thank you!! #OhMyEgret now I need this Mini Arcade system!
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and really glad you enjoyed it! I added you to the giveaway so you're in for a shot at winning it.
@alg3898
@alg3898 2 жыл бұрын
#OhMyEgret I've been wondering about Elevator Action Returns on emulation, I knew something was up with it. It's good to see it being better represented on the Egret Mini. Makes me want to get one now! Also nice to see Kiki KaiKai getting some recognition in this collection! Can't wait for Reshrined later in May! Thank you for covering this mini console and sifting through the details for us who can't test these things so easily! Your work is greatly appreciated!
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Kiki KaiKai gets not respect man, it's a really neat game. I enjoy it. And I am just playing the new one now and working on a review soon. It's out on the Japan shop. Just added you for the giveaway!
@wizardexemplar5240
@wizardexemplar5240 2 жыл бұрын
Good to see you again. You're probably busy working on the Kickstarter project. I enjoy your technical analysis of the hardware. This is where your A/V real-life experience really makes this channel stand out from others. It is interesting to learn that the AstroCity unit had a monitor that had a faster I/O response. It had nothing to do with emulation prowess. I wouldn't buy this product, but as usual, you did a nice thorough review. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The KS project is still mostly in interview phase so mostly Joe busy and myself not just yet. It's this video that took a ton of work and filming to make happen, practically a month. So it arrived late to the party unfortunately with waning interest, but I didn't see a point in releasing anything less than what I wanted to test and show. And glad I did. I would say the Astro is still more consistent with it's emulation, but in terms of overall performance yeah, they are quite close. I'm curious to see how the upcoming Astro V performs with all the shmups. That preview video is coming in just a couple days. I did just add you to the giveaway!
@GustavoValdiviesso
@GustavoValdiviesso 2 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel a few weeks ago, doing research for game development. What kind of game? A Shooter, of course. In fact, your tips and tricks did influence some design decisions I am making. I plan on programming live, by myself, in the near future. Thank you for your honesty and still passionate reviews. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. And if you ever need good feedback, check out my discord as it has a great indie dev channel. Lots of cool and good players there willing to provide feedback for devs. Just added you to the giveaway as well.
@arronetchells4363
@arronetchells4363 2 жыл бұрын
After watching so many videos and reading comments I wasn’t convinced about the Egret Mini. The games didn’t inspire me enough to pay the whopping price tag of the western release. Well….this HAS convinced me that I would really like to invest in this solid mini console. It’s great to see the hardware holds up to a high standard and the games, although some being a little high on frame delay, look like a fun collection of classics. Your review goes in to the great detail that I always expect from you, your ‘no stone left unturned’ review always earns trust and agreement from me 100%. I know I’ve talked about the novelty on other mini consoles but that’s part of the appeal for me and why I buy them with the screens built in!! Thanks for this fantastic review and the work that’s gone in to it. LEGEND status achieved!! #ohMyEgret (cheeky second entry) 😜
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
As always, thanks for the great comment, watching and enjoying, and the support in general. I tried to be fair and didn't think so many people would respond positively to my thoughts, as I did have plenty of gripes too and some games tested high. But I guess my overall enthusiasm for the product and especially many of the games came through. So glad you enjoyed it. You're definitely in for a shot to win one.
@mr.gamerdanger1641
@mr.gamerdanger1641 2 жыл бұрын
#OhMyEgret Again the quality of your videos are stellar! There are some awesome games on this mini. The price point is the only thing that holds me back but I can understand it because of the build quality of the mini itself rather than the emulation lag. It's always cool of you that you give so much to your fans! You're a treasure to the retro and Shmup community. Also awesome that you worked with Joe from Scarlet Sprites for the Astro City controller clips. You two are my top favorites.
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
You're IN for the giveaway! And thank you. It's not for everyone and the accessories are pricey. It's a great piece for collectors and definitely has some good games. My favorite part is highlighting those and given the amount of work involved in testing hardware so thoroughly, I may even opt for just focusing on games in the future instead. Maybe get the video out in a more timely manner haha. I'm done with testing hardware for a little while after this beast.
@mr.gamerdanger1641
@mr.gamerdanger1641 2 жыл бұрын
@@ShmupJunkie for me it's one of those things that I could get but would have to sacrifice getting others (aside from bills lol) with the influx of great releases in general right now. I enjoy every aspect of the video and find it inspiring that you cover it all in language we can all grasp. That lag tester with the LED lights has me intrigued.
@Randhrick
@Randhrick 2 жыл бұрын
That's what I call a review ! Going in depth and covering all aspects, good job ! I honestly cancelled my preorder for this one when I learned about the SHMUPS Astro City Mini, I'll have more bangs for my bucks with a mini arcade loaded with SHMUPS. I'm gonna wait for some deal or price cut in the future for this one
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
I think a lot of shmup players are and it's hurting the Taito sales, but that's how it goes. That Astro V lineup is nuts and a lot can't wait for it. So I don't blame you!
@Randhrick
@Randhrick 2 жыл бұрын
@@ShmupJunkie And I can't wait for your review on this one !
@electronjunkie5697
@electronjunkie5697 2 жыл бұрын
I don't know how you manage to get me to watch you videos 3+ times!!! But keep keeping up! #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Then I have to thank you 3 times! I'm glad I could make them so entertaining. And you're in for the giveaway. I only wish I could give you 3 entries haha.
@docheckfire3979
@docheckfire3979 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing work as usual! Always come here for the hard facts on performance.
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it too and appreciate you watching.
@DharmaPunkGames
@DharmaPunkGames 2 жыл бұрын
Dude, just wanted to say thanks for making all of these fantastic videos. The work you put into them is outstanding. Keep it up man! #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thanks for watching. I'll do my best. And you're in for the giveaway.
@pinfarmer
@pinfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Not sure why it didn't appear in my feed.
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Probably because I posted my review late, weeks after everyone else and it got a low click rate due to lack of interest. So the algo chose to not show it to more of my subs. Glad you found it as it did come out really good and a bunch of people have jumped in on the giveaway now. I’m still not caught up on all the entries 😅
@gavinb8860
@gavinb8860 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review. With that killer library and the rotating screen, this is my most wanted arcade mini yet. I never saw a Syvalion cab in the wild, so I didn't realize it was a trackball game, and I think I also had it confused with Saint Dragon! #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
I never saw one either, but just happened to know and read about it. It felt a bit clunky honestly but not sure if it was better in the actual arcade. It really is a cool unit though and hope you're able to grab one. You're IN for the giveaway!
@Chan_Prado
@Chan_Prado 2 жыл бұрын
I've loved your videos so much that I went ahead and pre-payed a full year for your Patreon. Thank you so much for the hard work and enthusiasm you bring. Also appreciated is your even-handed approach to reviewing; some people post black-and-white reviews or go on rants, but you present games as they are, with the caveats of personal tastes in mind. For me, I'm still keeping my full Taito Egret II Mini set preorder (if I don't win, hehe!), knowing full well that it's not perfect. But like others I just love game history and have enjoyed most of these originally in the arcade. Owning officially licensed versions of those games in a neat desktop package is a dream come true for me. Thanks again for the trip down memory lane (in Egret II Mini form :D)! #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Oh dang! Just saw this. That's very cool of you thanks. I haven't been back there yet to check out anything new, but I do try to drop a line to anyone new that joins. So I will see you over there later once I get a chance. Really glad you enjoy my hard work enough to pitch in. As a Patron you're automatically entered for every giveaway I do! So you're in.
@Chan_Prado
@Chan_Prado 2 жыл бұрын
@@ShmupJunkie I might have missed it, but how's the contest going? Were winners already announced? Hope you're doing well!
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
@@Chan_Prado Yeah I announced the winner in a community post about a week ago.
@BeatemupMaster
@BeatemupMaster Жыл бұрын
Oh Nice to see and your thoughts Thanks! It Helped me a lot!
@r2-2d
@r2-2d 2 жыл бұрын
This review took a while, but it was definity worth the wait! Shmupjunkie delivers again! #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Oh man did it ever take a while. I don't even want to think about the likely hundreds of hours it took to put together. But I'm glad it came out as well as it did. And you're in for the prize.
@ChrisSmith-cd7uw
@ChrisSmith-cd7uw 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review, Junkie, and well worth the wait! I had way more fun than I thought I would playing Cameltry a few years ago. Once you are able to make the ball essentially freefall for little stretches of time here and there, it becomes pretty addicting!
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
I noticed that too. Trying to keep it from touching any walls at all is fun, though it gets impossible on the later stages. At least for me. I wasn't sure how to pronounce it, only that I enjoyed using that clip of the camel cry at the start haha.
@ThatOneGuyWithAFork
@ThatOneGuyWithAFork 2 жыл бұрын
Great review! I like that you go more in-depth with each game so I can better know what I'm getting into. This should be the standard for mini-console reviews. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
It will probably never be the standard as then they can't rush the videos out to get all the views while it's hot. I spend a lot of time on each one, but I really enjoy it so much, I can't imagine not doing it this way. It just wouldn't be fun and feel like nothing but work. I'm proud of these and can watch them myself again and enjoy them too. I'm glad you did too. You're in for the giveaway!
@FyeDWong
@FyeDWong 2 жыл бұрын
Really love the detailed review you put together especially the frame input delay #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Was a ton of work but figured many would appreciate it. You're in for the prize.
@mikem7005
@mikem7005 2 жыл бұрын
Really awesome review! Much more in depth than others I've seen floating around. Thank you Shmup Junkie! #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, that was the goal and I did my best given the time I had. And you're in for the giveaway.
@therealquinnzack1819
@therealquinnzack1819 2 жыл бұрын
I love how these obscure but so classic arcade games are being celebrated like this, and you’re the best guy I can think of to showcase them😎 Elevator Action Returns forever!!!! #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Showing off the games and talking about them is my favorite part and I'm glad to do it. Thank you. And you're in for the giveaway.
@therealquinnzack1819
@therealquinnzack1819 2 жыл бұрын
@@ShmupJunkie thank you too, for the channel and your videos, it’s great to see someone with such a dedication for awesome classic games like this! I’m a lot younger than you, too young to grow up with arcades or even sprite-based games, but I love classics like this so your videos and stuff by Classic Game Room of course has inspired me to try and share these games with my generation through my own writing, so thanks for all the awesome work you do!
@TenaciousJ728
@TenaciousJ728 2 жыл бұрын
I've been on the fence since the international Egret Mini was announced, but MAN do you have me jumping over with this review! #OhMyEgret Love your work! Keep it up!
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I was pretty fair and listed out all the cons too, but people seem to be sold from what I've been showing. I'm glad my appreciation for the unit and games came through despite some of the issues I had with it. And you're in for the giveaway.
@TenaciousJ728
@TenaciousJ728 2 жыл бұрын
@@ShmupJunkie Sweet! You did great. I've a soft spot for Taito games. Considering the real arcade hardware is rare and expensive, the Mini makes a fine alternative. Also considering the later Taito games are tough to emulate even on PCs most beefy, you could flip a coin and be fine with the result performance-wise.
@captainlancercrew8792
@captainlancercrew8792 2 жыл бұрын
Great and very detailed review! I discovered Elevator Action 2 by accident some time ago and was thrilled. I had never heard of a second part before. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
And it's a killer game too! I was stoked to learn about it when I did. And you're in for the giveaway.
@chukbot2000
@chukbot2000 2 жыл бұрын
Thorough analysis and thoughtful reviews of all the games and hardware. Another great video! #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And you're in for the giveaway.
@gaminglakitu
@gaminglakitu 2 жыл бұрын
You continue to spoil us, Junkie. Your reviews are super in-depth for stuff that most people don't care about. Keep up the amazing work as always! #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
I hope enough people care so the video gets a decent amount of views haha. Or I wasted a whole lot of time. But I know what you mean. And you're in for the prize.
@damiencalloway
@damiencalloway 2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate learning more about the games I did not get to see. Rayforce and Darius Gaiden look awesome! Did not know that Cotton was on the Astro City Mini, either. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and glad you did. Really need to play those two games when you can, they are amazing! You're added for the giveaway.
@lucasmacleod8761
@lucasmacleod8761 2 жыл бұрын
Cool so much details about the games. One thing that you are the best is because you really enjoy play retro games. And always your videos made me to play all my retro games and become a master from each them With you videos I rediscovered the joy and passion of old games, now they are not only blind nostalgia. I hope to get #ohmyegret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I am happy to be of help and keep you enjoying this great hobby. We all love playing these old games or we wouldn't be here. I've add you for the giveaway.
@donniewhy6582
@donniewhy6582 2 жыл бұрын
Love how your review is exhaustive and covers everything I was wondering about. Keep doing the great job, thanks for your video and #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I wish I could cover everything but it would just have taken even longer and become too lengthy of a video. As it is most people skip around and watch like a quarter of it, so I did my best to at least keep the tech stuff snappy. Glad it was really helpful for you and you're in for the giveaway.
@mozoxz
@mozoxz Жыл бұрын
I have this system and still enjoyed all the good points you made.
@linuxbarista
@linuxbarista 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome and thorough review. Really enjoyed the lag testing and explanations. I guess I'm not as sensitive to lag these days as I was when I was younger. I'm in the camp though as long as it's not perceptibly terrible that most people will either not notice or just get used to it in real world uses. #OhMyEgret Keep up the awesome work.
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. A lot of people fall into your camp which is why I take a similar approach of testing it, but not making too many judgements on it unless it's excessive. If it falls into typical territory for the hardware I consider it acceptable. And I'm able to enjoy most of them fine too even if I can tell the difference. I just added you for the giveaway, you're in.
@VolumeZombie
@VolumeZombie 2 жыл бұрын
I can’t thank you enough for this comprehensive review. As a child of the 90’s, a lot of my arcade experiences were dominated by Sega, Capcom, and SNK. Because of my fondness for fighting games, Taito’s a company that I never really gave a fair shake. Now that I’m older and dipping my toe into shooters (thanks in no small part to your channel, which I found through your PCE Mini review), it seems like I really did myself a disservice by writing Taito off. Seems like I’ve got a lot of exploring to do! #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
That's why I make these! And really glad to hear it was so fun and useful for you. Also made sure to add you for the giveaway. Good luck!
@VirajKathwadia
@VirajKathwadia 2 жыл бұрын
Best Egret II Mini video review for sure, posted this in the Retro Mini Consoles group on FB and Consoles and handhelds group I am part of, look forward to seeing more of your work. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for that! Really appreciate you help spread the word. I did try to cover all I could. And you're added for the giveaway.
@VirajKathwadia
@VirajKathwadia 2 жыл бұрын
@@ShmupJunkie Ha! Thanks man thats very gracious of you to consider me since my reply was so belated. Look forward to more of your video's including your review on the Sega Astro City Mini V, that would certainly be right down your street.
@deepflake5851
@deepflake5851 2 жыл бұрын
So much work to present this machine ! Up to reviewing not only the mini, but every single game on it ! Thank you very much ! BTW rotating the screen on the actual Egret 2 ain't that simple, it is very easy to break the tube because the cables would be in the wrong place, and you can damage the cabinet if you let it close to a wall.
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah it was a ton of work. And I still only reviewed my favorites and not all games or the video would’ve been two hours instead lol. Good to know on the Egret. Still a bit of a tech marvel for its time and something I’ll keep in mind if I ever am able to own one someday.
@99konondrums
@99konondrums 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff, love you Junkie. I'm looking forward to the Astrocade 2 coming out later this year with all it's great vertical shmups. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah that Astro V has an unbelievable lineup. Whether I get to reviewing the full unit or not, I was hoping to at least preview all of it's games in a video once it's closer to release date. You're in for the prize.
@jaredmcnamara6874
@jaredmcnamara6874 2 жыл бұрын
Another thorough vid covering what most have missed in their rush to get a review out. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. And to their credit, they made the rush and got the views for it, where this is a bit late and will get less attention. Unfortunate but that's how youtube goes. Gotta strike while it's hot with reviews like this and I took a long time. But I wouldn't have it any other way. I don't see a reason to put out another me too review of this thing. At least in the long game, I'm hoping more people find this one and find it helpful versus the more cookie cutter ones out there. You're in for the giveaway too.
@NareKICK
@NareKICK 2 жыл бұрын
Another great omnibus review Junkie. Thanks so much for putting in the time to test and give us informed decisions on this. I wonder how the egret II mini will compare to the new Taito S Tribute versions announced for PlayStation and Nintendo switch. I definitely am going to play the demo for Layer Section later tonight. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
I would imagine the city connection games will have less delay on modern consoles. They better! haha. You're in for the giveaway.
@DodonEnthusiasticArt
@DodonEnthusiasticArt 2 жыл бұрын
The best Egret mini review I've seen around dude, congrats as always for your excellent work! What a wonderful candy cab is the Egret II! #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend, and sorry for the late reply. Very hard to keep up with so many comments because of the giveaway for this one. One day I will learn my lesson haha. I added you for it as well.
@josephmastromarino4458
@josephmastromarino4458 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely appreciate all the hard work you put into these reviews and loved the tate mode fun! The depth and detail are second to none here, great video. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
I did have a bit of a goof with that skit. It's nice to throw in with such a technical video in the first half. Sure was a ton of work but really glad how it came out. And I just added you for the giveaway.
@Randimer
@Randimer 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video #OhMyEgret Thank you Shmup Junkie and Timmah.
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Big thanks from Timmy for watching and noticing him too haha. You're In for the prize.
@cavehermit5992
@cavehermit5992 2 жыл бұрын
Hey man, I just want to say I appreciate both your passion for arcade gaming, and unabashed love for silly skits! #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And honestly I enjoy those skits so I can't help but indulge every so often. It keeps me entertained and creative. You're in for the giveaway.
@Fularu
@Fularu 2 жыл бұрын
I was waiting on your review before comiting to the Egret Mini ! Excellent video as usual :) Taito is one of my favorite publisher and their collabs with Taoplan make them kings for Arcade Shmups. Oh and of course, #OhMyEgret ;-)
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
And now the Astro City V is going to have 7 Toaplan games including many exclusives. Crazy. Working on that video next. You're in for the giveaway.
@fredyboomboom
@fredyboomboom 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video as always and yes that 8bitdo controller is great,. I wished it worked on the Astro mini but good to know it works with the Egret.
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Weird it doesn't work on the Astro right? You'd think.
@gaohx4997
@gaohx4997 2 жыл бұрын
Top notch in-depth reviews as usual....always a pleasure to spend time watching them with the care that you put into your videos to re-live those games of yore. Thanks for the content and making life more enjoyable! #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and really glad to hear you did. And on that note, you're in for the giveaway too.
@neojeets
@neojeets 2 жыл бұрын
Great little machine to play all the Taito classics on! That rotating display in mini form is an amazing feature. Thanks for the sick comprehensive review, Junkie. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, and yes. They really came up with a great gimmick that's actually useful and makes the product so much better. They really couldn't make a proper Egret Mini without pulling that off and they did it well. You're in for the giveaway.
@reagandow850
@reagandow850 2 жыл бұрын
This better be one hell of a review brother. We have been waiting about a MONTH for this bad boy. I haven’t even played mine yet because I’ve been waiting for your thoughts first!! ;)
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
It's certainly one hell of a review! And I hope you enjoy it. I just hope it also gets a hell of a lot of interest because of the hundreds of hours it took. Or I may have to rethink doing anything like it again for the sheer time investment. But I'm proud to say it came out really well IMO. And will give you all the info you'd want and then some.
@reagandow850
@reagandow850 2 жыл бұрын
@@ShmupJunkie - I honestly haven’t even played mine yet. I took it out of the box but that’s it. The controller with the ten extra games is still in its box, unopened. I can only imagine how long it took you to put this together. I’ll certainly be posting it on twitter and asking people to forward it around for you as well as on my facebook page. You have no idea how much of a huge book to our community you’ve been. I only wish we weren’t on opposite coasts. You let me know if you’re ever coming to New England any time soon brother. Thanks for all you do, from the bottom of my heart.
@reagandow850
@reagandow850 2 жыл бұрын
@@ShmupJunkie - finally getting to watch this. One word...AWESOME. I do have a question though. I was told that the Apple 5 volt charger would work and it does when I tried it today. You showed it as not working. What’s up? I don’t have a samsung charger. Lol. HELP. ;)
@mario-mario822
@mario-mario822 2 жыл бұрын
All those games and the trackball and spinner controller make this a must have when I get my tax return money😆. I still love playing arkanoid at my local arcade! This is a dream come true.Thank you for your hard work
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah that bundle ain't cheap. Hopefully they get the spinner working for other games too and the value starts to make sense.
@jameshenderson4089
@jameshenderson4089 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the review. I ordered the egret ii mini with the track ball. I already have the sega Astro city arcade stick so I really hope it works.
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Yep, I'm told the Astro stick works. And it's a great piece of hardware too. Was so close to getting one myself back when it came out but I'm so short on space.
@Suedeash
@Suedeash Жыл бұрын
I really liked this video. I already have a base unit but I think I'll also pick up one of the blue button versions since that seems to come with a huge stack of cards for the marquee!
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie Жыл бұрын
Did you see they are releasing another game pack for it? The SD card slot was a good idea.
@okami242
@okami242 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video mate. I cancelled my preorder a few weeks before release as I just couldn’t justify the cost. Seeing the machine and games in detail is making me r-egret that a bit now! I want to see that spinner controller working with MiSTer and then I might cave in. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
That controller is a big selling point once it can work on PC and or MisTer yeah. Here's hoping as I own one now. Just added you for the prize.
@freddymoya8891
@freddymoya8891 2 жыл бұрын
Every video review you do man, makes me want to have all those incredible stuff you show. This is another great video as usual from you, a wonderfull mini arcade product I like to try and add to my collection #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for spending too much of your money haha. I get that a lot. But really glad I can generate some hype for these killer games. Just added you for the giveaway.
@alejandroramos1299
@alejandroramos1299 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for talking about Rayforce and Darius Gaiden, two of my all time favorite arcades. I played them all the time on the Taito legends 2 collection. I even have the Rayforce DLC for Dariusburst CS on Steam. They were giving it away for Darius 35th anniversary. ​#OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
There's no way I couldn't talk about them, easily the best two Taito shooters ever made. I love them both dearly. And you're in for the giveaway!
@ugoplatamia
@ugoplatamia 2 жыл бұрын
What a comprehensive review! The tate skit was great. Hope you review the shump edition Astro City Mini when that comes out. #OhMyEgret
@ShmupJunkie
@ShmupJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah I had a bit of fun with that haha. And you can bet I will do the Astro V. In fact the games preview is coming in just a couple days!
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