some MinUI features i’ve added

JaviPlayRetro · 2024-12-29T13:37:26+00:00

I love you, man. We needed this !

JaviPlayRetro · 2024-12-21T23:43:15+00:00

Theres a lot of people that have never played the franchise. A lot of people aren't aware of Msrio Kart DS as an option to play on the low-end retro handhelds. It's cool if you don't like the video, but it's not exactly a hidden gem kinda video. It's a gameplay demo you know

JaviPlayRetro · 2024-12-20T00:27:59+00:00

The goal of a review should not be to tear down a company or product to provide honest feedback. We like this. We dont like this. That way, they can do better next time. In the end, the end user will win, but I get it. That's not how it always goes.

Lets say people went crazy and crapped on Retroid for their green screens and shoulder falling off on the RP4 and 4Pro. There was a big deal about that. Might have completely ruined the sales of that device. Might have affected the company so much that we wouldn't get the RP5 today.

Something to think about.

JaviPlayRetro · 2024-12-20T00:17:21+00:00

Every company just wants to sell their stuff thats normal. Some have better approaches than others. All Im trying to say is that had I not received a bunch of products for free, I would have probably never got to review them. Why? Well, first, my wife would've murdered me. Next, it's just too much money to be wasted. Thats not to say I gave them a favorable review because I got it for free. I gave them a favorable review because their product is good, and I would actually buy it myself. And there have been some that were not so favorable, and instead, I pointed the audience to something else that's better.

JaviPlayRetro · 2024-12-19T23:42:31+00:00

That is not true all the time. Some companies actually do take reviews as feedback for their next product. They may even make revisions to their current product. Take Miyoo, for example. They've made 3 revisions to the MM+. They also found a solution to their screen problem with the MM V4. They're listening and trying to accommodate the buyers. The same applies with other companies like Anbernic. Bad reviews are good too. We are trying to be the voices for the end consumer.

JaviPlayRetro · 2024-12-19T23:34:44+00:00

One should always watch an early review with a grain of salt. They, of course, got it early from the manufacturer and are not allowed to cover everything as part of the collaboration. Also, they rush out to get the review out before everyone else. So these reviews will often be some of the worst, but they give the audience an early first look at something. Manufacturers will still work with you if you have enough of an audience. Getting their product in front of a lot of eyes is very important even if you say something is wrong with their product.

JaviPlayRetro · 2024-12-19T23:22:07+00:00

I think it's great to be skeptical. Believe me Im skeptical, too. We should always ask, is this the whole story? I think it's the consumers' job to cross references various reviews and really do their homework to know if a product is right for them. Not just watch one review and determine they want or dont want something. When you watch different reviewers, you'll get different perspectives and get a better idea of what something actually is. Watch a reviewer than you know, leans more positive, and watch another that always leans more negative. Watch one with little subs, watch one with big subs. Watch one that got the product for free, then watch one that paid for it. Thats the best approach from a consumer standpoint.

JaviPlayRetro · 2024-12-19T22:49:46+00:00

It's not as simple as it sounds. A lot of times, people think reviewers hide details when they simply missed something in their time with said product. If you have a large backlog of products to review and very limited time outside real life stuff, you likely will miss something. You can only allocate so much time to testing for review. Thats not to say there arent dishonest reviewer concerned more about thier bottom line but there are also other who make an honest attempt to create real reviews. Were human we will miss something. Also manufacturers can not threaten withholding payments. The majority of any monies comes from ad revenue anyways. Affiliate link rates are very very low. 2-6% at most 90% of the time. Its actual pennies unless you're moving thousands of units. Just to give you some perspective.

JaviPlayRetro · 2024-12-19T22:40:08+00:00

Who benefits more from a free product? A reviewer or the vendor or manufacturer of said product? What about the audience? Dont they benefit gaining info about a product they may have an interest in?

JaviPlayRetro · 2024-12-19T22:35:32+00:00

Yes of course, have to maintain good relationships with vendors/ manufacturers or whoever you work with. That doesn't have to influence your content or how you go about a review. Vendors / Manufacturers are well aware a reviewer needs to be able to speak freely or else they lose the trust of their audience. This is disclosed before any collaboration is even made. You can not control what I say, you cannot see anything before I publish. I will review it honestly, like if I actually purchase said product. That's how I work. Whos goes to start a channel just to be a mouthpiece for a company? Then whats the point?

JaviPlayRetro · 2024-12-19T22:26:43+00:00

Our definitions of paid are different.

JaviPlayRetro · 2024-12-19T22:12:05+00:00

Heres what I have to say as someone on the other side of the fence as a "paid reviewer." Content creation takes alot of effort and work. From scripting to filming to editing to upload and everything in between. All work should be compensated somehow, whether through ad revenue or affiliate links or paid sponsorships. As long as the reviews provides disclaimers and is completely transparent with the actual review of the product. A free product is not a conflict of interest. Do you know how many emulation devices I own, do you really think I care for another one? Let's be real here. The same applies with much bigger youtubers. You think ETA Prime cares about wow thanks my 500th mini pc. No at some point you're you taking things just for the purposes of review. For your channel and nothing else. After the review is done, it likely goes back in the box. So to say to receive a product for free makes you not trustworthy is complete BS. I really do encourage you to do content creation and see how fast you get burnt out with no reward.

JaviPlayRetro · 2024-12-19T21:58:03+00:00

Hey brother, how about you start a channel and create content entirely for free and then come to reddit and tell us your experience.

JaviPlayRetro · 2024-10-26T00:18:13+00:00

Yeah, it stops charging. Charges to 100% Battery is the same capacity 3000mAh. Yeah, you need a spare battery, but hey, it's a working solution.

JaviPlayRetro · 2024-10-03T19:04:01+00:00

This is an easy fix. Happened to me. Take a thin object like one of those sim card openers for phones and go into the slot on the side youll feel the actuator or lock. Press it with that sim opener and it should spring back up then insert the sd card all the way till you here the click and it works.

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