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Gamester81
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Welcome to my channel Gamester81 where I review retro and obscure consoles, video games, home brew games and more! Interested in sending something? You can send stuff to me at:
PO Box 3252
Chandler, AZ 85244
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PO Box 3252
Chandler, AZ 85244
USA
Business Inquiries: John.Lester@gamester81.com
Starfighters Arcade - One of the Best Arcades in the US!
Starfighters Arcade features over 120 classic arcade and pinball machines, and here is my walkthrough.
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New ColecoVision Arcade - My Thoughts
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I share my thoughts about the new ColecoVision arcade that was recently announced. I love the ColecoVision brand, but is this thing going to succeed? What do you think of it? More info here: www.coleco.vision/ CollectorVision's website: collectorvision.com/ More at: gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: gamester81 Instagram: ga...
Nintendo World Championships NES Edition Review
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Nintendo recently released the new NWC NES Edition set for the Switch, and I do an unboxing as well as review the game and share my thoughts on it. More at: gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: gamester81 Instagram: gamester81 My other channels: Starwarsnut77: ua-cam.com/users/starwarsnut77 NEStalgiaholic: ua-cam.com/users/NES...
So Many Boxed Retro Games at Southeast Game Exchange!
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There were so many awesome retro games at Southeast Game Exchange, and here is my recap of that event. I was a guest and it was an awesome experience! More information about Southeast Game Exchange can be found here: www.southeastgameexchange.com/ More at: gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: gamester81 Instagram: gamester81 M...
Polymega System - NES - EM01 - POWER MODULE SET Review
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Here is a review over the NES attachment for the Poloymega system. How is it? Let's find out together. Available here: polymega.com/ More at: gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: gamester81 Instagram: gamester81 My other channels: Starwarsnut77: ua-cam.com/users/starwarsnut77 NEStalgiaholic: ua-cam.com/users/NEStalgiaholic
My Super Nintendo World Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood
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How is the new Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood? I take a closer look. More at: gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: gamester81 Instagram: gamester81 My other channels: Starwarsnut77: ua-cam.com/users/starwarsnut77 NEStalgiaholic: ua-cam.com/users/NEStalgiaholic
Polymega Console Review - Is it Worth it?
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Here is my review over the Polymega base console unit. It can play Playstation 1 games, Turbo Grafx CD games, Sega CD games, Neo Geo CD games, and Saturn games. Is it worth it? Let's take a closer look. Available here: polymega.com/ More at: gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: gamester81 Instagram: gamester81 My other channel...
Jester - A Classic Game Nearly Lost is Back! New NES and SNES Game - Gamester81
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Jester is a new game for the NES and SNES and was a classic maze game for the rare Videoway system back in the early '90s. It was gone and was nearly lost until CollectorVision Games and Mega Cat Studios brought it back. Available at: megacatstudios.com/pages/jester CollectorVision's website: collectorvision.com/ Description In this retro adventure, step into the whimsical shoes of JESTER, the ...
This New Shotgun is Awesome for Emulation! - Gamester81
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I review the new GRS Sinden Target Pro Shotgun. I take a closer look at it, and show how it works with gaming. What do you think? Please leave a comment and let me know what you think. Available here: thunderstickstudio.com/products/grs-sinden-target-pro Check out Glen's Retro Show here: www.youtube.com/@UCdK5KgTRlqgUp6DlxG4M9Vg Check out Kirk's channel: www.youtube.com/@UCFcLcU_iSRU-umtv2nKgpe...
Chew Chew Mimic, New NES Game - Gamester81
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Chew Chew Mimic is a new award winning upcoming puzzle game for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It's already out for other systems including for the Evercade and Antstream. Check out the Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnblueriggs/chew-chew-mimic Check out John Rigg's channel: www.youtube.com/@JohnRiggs More at: gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: Gamester81Fanpa...
Unique 1/6 Scale Out Run Mini Arcade - Review - Gamester81
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Here is a closer look at a custom made 1/6 Scale Out Run fully function mini arcade. Which mini arcades would you like to see made on a 1/6 scale? More at: gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: gamester81 Instagram: gamester81 My other channels: Starwarsnut77: ua-cam.com/users/starwarsnut77 NEStalgiaholic: ua-cam.com/users/NESt...
Jaws Premium Pinball Machine Review by Stern - Gamester81
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Here is a look at the new Jaws Pinball machine by Stern. This is the Premium edition, and it's really cool. Leave a comment and let me know what are some of your favorite pinball machines? Thanks for liking and subscribing! More at: gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: gamester81 Instagram: gamester81 My other channels: Starwa...
New Game Boy & Switch Game - Kudzu - Check It Out! - Gamester81
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Kudzu is a new game for the Nintendo Switch that is also available physically for the original Nintendo Game Boy handheld. Available for the Nintendo Switch here: www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/kudzu-switch/ Available for the Nintendo Game Boy here: megacatstudios.com/products/kudzu More at: gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: gamester...
Game On Expo - Recap & Owner's Perspective - Gamester81
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I share my thoughts on the Game On Expo event as an owner. If you attended the Game On Expo, I'd love to hear your thoughts on how it went for you. Thanks! Please subscribe to the new Game On Expo UA-cam channel: www.youtube.com/@gameonexpo Subscribe to Media Glitch's channel here: ua-cam.com/users/mediaglitch More at: gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: Gamester81Fanpage Twitt...
Nitro Deck - Switch Accessory - Review - Gamester81
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The Nitro Deck is a controller dock for the Nintendo Switch, and here is my review over it. More info about the Nitro Deck can be found at their website here: crkd.gg/pages/nitro-deck More at: gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: gamester81 Instagram: gamester81 My other channels: Starwarsnut77: ua-cam.com/users/starwarsnut77 ...
Rocket Panda | NEW Sega Genesis Game Demo | Gamester81
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Rocket Panda | NEW Sega Genesis Game Demo | Gamester81
Mayflash Dolphin Bar Review - Play Shooters With Your Wii Remote! - Gamester81
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Mayflash Dolphin Bar Review - Play Shooters With Your Wii Remote! - Gamester81
Sydney Hunter coming to the Xbox and Playstation Systems
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Sydney Hunter coming to the Xbox and Playstation Systems
Awesome Blockbuster Video Nintendo Switch Game Case Review - Gamester81
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Awesome Blockbuster Video Nintendo Switch Game Case Review - Gamester81
Dead Tomb Game Coming to Switch, Xbox, and NES! - Gamester81
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Dead Tomb Game Coming to Switch, Xbox, and NES! - Gamester81
New 1/4 Scale Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcades Review - Gamester81
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New 1/4 Scale Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcades Review - Gamester81
New Analogue Duo FPGA Turbo Grafx 16 System Review - Gamester81
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New Analogue Duo FPGA Turbo Grafx 16 System Review - Gamester81
RetroBat Setup: Ultimate Retro Gaming on the PC - Gamester81
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RetroBat Setup: Ultimate Retro Gaming on the PC - Gamester81
New Dreamcast StrikerDC Wireless Controller Review - Gamester81
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New Dreamcast StrikerDC Wireless Controller Review - Gamester81
New 1/4 Scale Space Invaders Mini Arcades Review - Gamester81
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New 1/4 Scale Space Invaders Mini Arcades Review - Gamester81
HyperFlash32 eInk Virtual Boy Flash Cart Review - Gamester81
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HyperFlash32 eInk Virtual Boy Flash Cart Review - Gamester81
NES Endings Compendium Vol. 1: 1985-1989 Book Overview - Gamester81
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NES Endings Compendium Vol. 1: 1985-1989 Book Overview - Gamester81
Hyper Sentinel for the Nintendo Switch Game Review - Gamester81
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Hyper Sentinel for the Nintendo Switch Game Review - Gamester81
Modded Original Xbox System Review - Gamester81
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Modded Original Xbox System Review - Gamester81
The 7th Guest VR - WOW! - Gamester81
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The 7th Guest VR - WOW! - Gamester81
can we have a allgengamers reunion podcast please?
The neogeo AES is the absolute most advanced 16bit system. With 15 sound channels,65536 colorpallet,380 color on screen colors,380 sprites on screen,320x240 resolution,256KB of ram,,12mhz 16bit cpu along with a 4mhz Z80 8bit co’processor etc,,, It’s clearly the absolute number one 16bit powerstation. Not even the snes comes close in performances regardless of technical spec’s. Yes i say this as a snes fan. that’s because for years and years i litterally believed that the snes was technically the number one 16bit powerstation because nintendo did eventually slapped that term on their snes box art and in magazines. Also since i never heard about the aes neogeo system and so once i discoverd and heard about it i was astonished. And while nintendo magazines did admit that arcade machines were more powerful then home consoles, but i just didn’t knew that the aes neogeo was arcade based hardware. So it’s no wonder that the neogeo was ment for the classess and not the massess along with a huge cultstate and fanbase. If you possess an aes neogeo system, then you’re a king😁
I'm the Labyrinth player who waved at you
The image and sound of that little robot falling apart when you mess up still lives rent free in my brain from 34 years later.
$800?!?!?!?!!!! I guess it’s not too bad if you’re a “content creator” and can write it off on your taxes as a business expense
Play the arcade rom on MAME if you’re serious about playing that Simpsons game, although the DOS version was good for the era.
This system definitely beats the snes technicallywiae Because of being sooo much more powerful then the snes. And with that in mind, am AMEZED that nintendo did had the courage to not only overhype the snes hardwarewise,but even claim that the snes was “the number one 16bit powerstation” hahahaha, what joke. Nintendo should,ve absolutely shame for this. The eas neogeo puts the snes technicallywise into shame with it’s 12mhz cpu alongside it’s 4mhz second cpu As opposed to the snes 3,5mhz cpu. It could view over3040 colors on screen compared to only 256 colors of the snes. It can view over 380 sprites atonce on screen compared to only 128 of the snes. It has 15 soundchannels compared to only 8 of the snes. It has a colorpallet of 65536 as opposed to only 32768 colorpallet of the snes. Am mean the eas neogeo was definitely a monster😁
Oh look it's Gamster81 continuing to abandon his failed Justice Beaver indiegogo campaign. John you stole over $23K from almost 300 fans that believed in you back in 2015. Now almost 10 years later and your last update was Jan 31, 2023 • 2:11PM. You should be ashamed of yourself and your viewers should know what you've done. Failing is one thing, but abandoning those who believed in you is something else entirely. There are words for people who do what you've done. Surely you can think of some?🤬
Very nice selection of both pinballs and arcades would definitely be a fun one to visit.
Looks great 👍
Ya need to check out Past Times Arcade in Girard OH. Holy crap!!!
I totally want to have a throwback birthday party there❤
Have you ever been to timeline arcade in York pa. Its pretty awesome BYOB
Gamester81 I don’t live far from Funspot I’m from Maine for funspot is located it’s in Laconia, New Hampshire. That’s where Adam Sandler from but the guy has more 80s arcade’s in his warehouse
Buck Roger's was the best instead of a mouse we had a turtle
Made my first game on the adam 1984
at 2:39 F-14 Tomcat! I'm going to this place next time I'm in Phoenix. Thanks for sharing.
Great momories. Again thanks for sharing, those good old arcade places.
I thought they'd have the Last Starfighter cabinet since they re-made it. Would be cool
Starts the video out stating he's not trashing a product then procedes to trash it.. 😂 You obviously haven't built anything before. $2300 is completely reasonable. If it is built as high quality as you claim then you have to pay for that. $500 will get you a trashcade 1up. You said you have a business major so you should know better. And yes we all know the economy sucks right now and nobody has the money to spend but that ain't this company's or products' fault. Maybe they should just sell it at a loss so the poor can play. Sounds like a familiar mantra... A little disappointed in you again John...
If you think that’s cool, you should go to Tappers in Indianapolis Indiana. Tappers totally stomps that place into the dust.
Phonebooth was from bill n teds adventure... please bro like i suggested before you gotta slow down your panning
Funspot had a massive water leak. Was up there last week doing a service call. Rastan, Rygar, and Food Fight took the bullets
I try to goi there every time I'm in town to see my kids
man such a good line up of pins thanks for the vid love it
That's very cozy. Wish I didn't live 6000km away so I could visit
Xevious at the end, not Zaxxon. ;)
Thanks for checking us out John, always appreciate your support and we hope you'll come back soon!
I used to play pinball machines in mid to late 1980s , , but a shock to myself i actually HATE pinball now 😢😮 but i do love vintage Arcade video game machines 🏆👍 thanks for documenting these arcade Tours John , your reviews are Always important to me , , a humble ELF from HYRULE 😂👍 great work GAMESTER 81 , keep rocking JOHN _ may the Triforce bless you 🛡️🗡️👍😸👍
A living machine!
My kids and I were there that night. I thought I recognized you from The Video Game Years. My daughter is at DDR. My son was at Family Guy bowling. This was our first time at Starfighters since the expansion.
That arcade looks awesome so many classics! Thanks for sharing your adventures at this arcade John!👉🏼🙂👈
Is this your house ?
My experience wasn't great! half the machines were down or not working. The Arcade location is very off center and unappealing to me. I really wish this was a bigger arcade and actually had a place to eat. Just again was a hit and miss for me. I am being very very honest here. They also suffer from not having enough games to play and you won't find anyone at the front of the building playing the Arcade machines. Anyways that was my experience a couple of months ago. Hopefully they can find a better location and listen to my advice. Update: glad they fixed the Hydro Thunder 1 was down and not working and the other 3 were being used. Would be very cool if they had more Hydro Thunder machines and a bigger location space again. For me personally the Arizona Mill's Tilt arcade is way better experience. Sorry....
How many Hydro Thunder machines do they need? Sounds like they’ve got plenty of games, you just like to complain. I’m sure they’re really interested in your input on the size and location of the property they’ve leased since you won’t be paying any of the rent.
@@wdavis911 Actually my other Arcade friend who actually has more games then they do. Totally agrees with my bro. If you cannot take criticism you cannot get better. Seriously! have you checked out this place otherwise please shut up! All of the machines were being used that I actually wanted to play.. so enjoy paying $20 of not playing anything then.
@@dragongamer2670he said its $11 entry. Is that not true? If half the games were not working when you went that’s a fair criticism. Having “only” 4 hydro thunder games isn’t the biggest sin. It’s a fine game, but we don’t need more than 4 of anything, especially in a nostalgia filled experience where you want variety. I think having too many copies of the one game would be a problem.
@@sloppynyusziagain the problem is. Not enough when you have so many people playing them. Just my experience. All the good games were being played and no room for getting on hydro thunder! I will try to give them a second chance. Maybe they lowered the price, which is great! They could improve this arcade most definitely!
This place looks absolutely amazing, However, John I'm simply too far away up in the Canada land and it's very expensive to even travel out of the country. My wife and I are going to Houston next year so we'll have to see if there is any local arcade scene in that area. It's nice to see so many new pinball tables get made because from the video you showed John - a lot of them look really stellar but i have no idea if I would ever get around to having a chance to play them but I take solace in knowing a lot of new companies are popping up to keep the pinball scene alive because as far as I'm concerned - pinball tables and pinball mechanics are an absolute work of art.
Better Arcades closer to where you live like the Galloping Ghost that would be my #1.
11 bucks a head, not a bad business at all. Its fair for the customer and theres profits to be had.
WOW... thats a lot of games and pinball machines!
It looks like they have a decent selection of games, but it doesn't feel very ‘arcady’ to me. They could really improve the ambience by painting the walls darker, turning down the lights and adding some neon.
my experience (left in the comment section) was very bad. So you are not wrong. The ambience felt off and the projector screen thing doesn't work at all.
There’s definitely room for improvement.
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This is the machine that introduced us to Super Mario 3 before it became available for the U.S. NES in 1990.
I love the idea of the Polymega. I would buy it if it wasn't for the fact that i live in Sweden, with taxes/custum fees and shipping cost it is impossible for me to buy it.
👍🏼👍🏼nice
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼nice
The product appears to be a custom-built MAME arcade cabinet featuring a ColecoVision logo sticker. The cabinet's design is unremarkable and would benefit from a unique aesthetic incorporating ColecoVision colors to create a strong visual impact. As-it stands now, it is quick vanilla. This product targets individuals seeking a pre-assembled MAME arcade machine for home use. The frontend software and emulators employed remain unclear. These elements must be original or properly licensed to avoid backlash from the retro gaming community.
Nifty
Looks like a great place John ☘️☘️
Great review John ☘️
Will you ever bring the CollectorVision Phoenix console back?
A four in one usb adapter works
I find it very worth it... It is expensive but with everything, it's cheaper than buying every game and console... With pi's being illegal in some countries and this isn't, worth it... Burning games I don't have and the working ones without viruses makes me happy... With the retro blaster, yes, with everything that is basic for the cartridges modules, it's less than 300, but I have access to those libraries to play... Some modern games for those consoles, they work... Patches and mods, awesome interface! Granted getting the i7 8700t cpu for it to have your n64 running better is a downside but it is needed... Be cautious with the Russian games... Very adult games, but if you have a spouse who would enjoy watching it (literally) with you, it can help out with setting the mood for the bedroom... But I only found 2 that work... Overall, I find it very worth it! It's only as worth it if you put the effort into it...