It's every game console....

In this video we build "The Everything Console". A DIY retro console capable of playing just about every game released before the year 2000.

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[andremartinez]

I'll be honest, I'm absolutely loving the tech and woodworking mesh this channel is becoming because they're some of my favorite content to watch.

[seajeepstar]

As a x-carve owner of 4 years, you have picked it up well, although your clamps are back to front. You will find the little steps fit perfectly with the little steps on the risers, but hey, if it works.
You say things as it is and are so honest which is why I watch and trust you. I hope sponsors get involved because I would trust what you say. Love the content too.

[flwedm]

It's great to see others using Raspberry Pi units. What an awesome DIY console! Dude, you really should do a pt. 2.

[Lizard-Man-WB]

From one retro gamer to another i have to say... you earned my subscription!

[Inari-IX]

There's an extension board that redirects the side IO to the back. It would make your build wider but it still looks nice and console sized. I think there's even support for an sata or m.2 drive.

[pennywise]

It's not a moral gray area to install ROM's. The people who made, marketed, printed, and distributed the inital game would make no money if you bought a brand new copy (if that was even possible) today. The legal issue is the rights holder not getting to make money off the free distribution of unlicensed ROM's and thats a debate to have, but morally there is no issue with keeping games alive and playble.

[GuillermoSmyser]

Incredible. Never seen woodworking AND videogame and/or computer stuff together and certainly not at such a high level. Usually I'm watching guitar stuff for one and videogame stuff for the other.

[donacianoc.sandoval]

Zac, I liked your woodworking vids before for the education behind them...now that you've tapped into my inner gamer, I love them a whole lot more lol my little brother collects retro game consoles, so you literally just gave me the perfect bday gift for him! Please keep making and doing what you're doing :D

[rastamouse]

For those who have realized how hard raspberry pi’s are to find right now, keep in mind you can use mini pc’s like old decommissioned Intel NUC’s which work great for retro gaming with software called Batocera.
Great channel BTW! I subbed immediately!

[jimerepalmer]

Superb ad plug. It’s why I immediately hit the like button. I sat through the whole ad, writing this, so you get the full credit. Good work!

[jessecrum]

Dude you just won me over as a subscriber. I used to work using CNC technology for an RV Company, and I'm impressed to see someone combine it with building a PC. It's something I never thought of so I really feel like this is a completely original channel already.

[zacharyelliott]

I would like to see a follow-up especially one that included more info on how to set up the raspberry pie.

[tehSlushie]

I would love to see round 2 attempt on this project! Great work as always

[catalystguitarguy]

I dig the DIY case for the Pi. I just have an Argon One case with an M.2 boot drive for my Pi 4 running Batocera. Retro pi is also solid. But it was already assembled, and sleek with active cooling and an extra board that moved the power, audio, and hdmi to the back by the rest of the I/O and turned the hdmi to full size.

[djjodav]

Great video. Though I must confess, I lol'd when you said "put a little bit of thermal paste" and proceeded to dollop it on lol. That looked like enough for a massive desktop CPU.

[chrisgenovese]

oh man, i love it. i want it. legal grey area, be damned. the walnut was a VERY nice touch!

[MarleyGimenez-cugn]

Your passion for your subject is palpable. Keep spreading knowledge!

[necrojoe]

One note re: drilling through PCB holes, While there may not be visible traces I believe the Pi4 has a 6-layer PCB, so there could be traces near the hole that you can't see. I'm don't know enough about how this might hurt something, but NZXT had a huge recall of one of their cases due to a fire hazard having to do with roughed-up holes in a layered PCB, and a screw touching multiple layers, causing a short and a fire.

[matthysloedolff]

This video has been in my "watch later" list for quite a while. I only now get to watch it. I've been planning on building something similar and your video gave me some good ideas on what to look for regarding design and hardware. Well done, Zac.

[thatguycalledaustin]

Love the content! This is the first video of yours that I’ve watched and I’m really impressed tbh.

I’m teasing but when I just listen to you talk I feel like I’m listening to Doug DeMuro’s techy brother 😂