The Best Game Consoles That People Ignore - Retro Bird 

Games played: Soldier Blade (0:09), Parasol Stars (0:29), Bonk 3 (0:39), Seirei Senshi Spriggan (0:54), Ninja Gaiden Black (3:40), TimeSplitters 2 via Xbox Series X (4:00), Nights into Dreams (6:30), Mega Man 8 (6:50), Sonic CD (8:05), Batman Returns (8:20)

How you don't have at least 100k subs is mind blowing too me! Best gamer guy on the tube

Seeing that Wii U trying to light up the SNES was something else 😂 I feel the Sega Master System gets skipped but I ended up having one and enjoying it… until I short circuited the controller by holding the controller and touching my tv at the same time haha😂

Dude I still rock the Saturn along with my modern gen consoles, to me if I got only enough room for one retro console it's the one I'm going with

One of my favorites that people never talk about is the Neo Geo Pocket Color; an awesome handheld that had some amazing fighters, along with two Metal Slug games.

Love the running gag of the Wii U being a jealous, murderous outcast 😂

My big problem is I own most consoles. It is tough to play them all and even tougher to collect for them all. I do hope to get a TG16 one day. It is quite pricey but I'll get one eventually.

Ironically, the PSP was ignored in this video! I understand you only have 2 Games for it, if you Want any Recommendations, just ask!

Never knew about the PCE back in the day , it wasn't available where I grew up..now I am a huge fan.

Love my original xbox, played through a number of gems this year including Ninja Gaiden Black, Silent Hill 2, and Panzer Dragoon Orta

I collect original Xbox and it’s pretty fun since I find them often and usually very cheap. Oh, and a lot of them are fun to play, too.

Honorable mentions: Panasonic 3DO, Master System, Wii U, Atari 2600, Atari 7800, Atari Jaguar, ColecoVision, Playstation Vita, Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket Color

You younger gamers are so lucky with just how much access you have to classic video games these days especially with emulation. Even though I had a decent amount of systems and handhelds like Master System, NES, Genesis, SNES, Gameboy, Game Gear, N64, PS1, Dreamcast and Gamecube there were tons of games that I missed. So ever since I graduated high school in 2001, sure I still get the new systems as they come out from time to time like the Wii, Wii U, Switch, and so forth to play the latest games but the overwhelming majority of my time I spend with classic games in an effort to catch up and play all those games that I missed growing up. I'm proud to say I've played every game listed in this video except for Time Splitters and Spriggan which with that one in particular I will get to now that I've been reminded about it. What's also crazy is I remember when a lot of these games were brand new and I played Nights Into Dreams at Toys R Us in the mid 90s, I played Ninja Gaiden on Xbox 1, I used to play the port of Sonic CD for Windows 95, and I remember when Megaman 8 came out we were blown away with the Anime cut scenes and how much animation was packed into the game. 😄

I've just recently started exploring the Sega CD library. It really is underrated! Very fun collection of games for that system that nobody talks about.

You're among the best on this platform. You deserve 10x the viewers.

"we humans are good about feeling guilty about stuff" That is deep my dude. I hope you have a great holiday this year! Thanks for all the awesome content

If there's one thing the world needs it's more people knowing how awesome the Turbografx-16 and Turbo CD is.

Between you and nerding in my 30s, I’ve really been enjoying the retro game and computer videos. I’m to the point where I’m getting back into collecting and pc gaming.

The first videogame consoles ever purchased with my own money was the TG16. And the store I bought it from threw in the CD and a couple extra games for like $150. An underrated gem here in the US. The Atari XEGS also deserves a TON more love

Actually been getting into the saturn lately and Actually own some jpn imports like PD and the nights games. Definitely up for some suggestions of more US friendly imports to get for it

Great choices! One console that I would add to the list is the Vectrex. There are some good games in it's library and it is an all-in-one setup. It is a shame that it came out right before the video game crash. I believe that the system would have solidified a better spot in video gaming history had the crash not occurred when it did.

I love the Turbo Engine 16 ❤ we missed out on so many games here. Also the soundtracks are incredible

Turbografx is on the top of my list, probably because there’s so many titles I’ve never heard of before. It would be my first retro console to own with no nostalgia tied to it

I've said for the longest time that the Sega Saturn is one of the most underrated consoles of all time. If Bernie Stolar didn't kill it off the way he did and allowed more games to come from Japan, it would have done much better. Thankfully I am able to replay it again on my Steam Deck and it's never been better.

I loved Handi Snacks and had forgotten about them! Thank you for the reminder you gaming banana king!

For all the "just get a Vita" i hear, the PSP is my vote. Fun games, long battery life, fairly inexpensive access to PS1 remakes, unique games exclusive to the console, portable, washes your underwear, and if you have 3000 model you can connect it to a TV. What isn't there to love?

I had a TurboGraphx system as a kid. Loved Vigilante and Alien Crush

Excellent video. I was a late bloomer in getting the Saturn around 2007-2008 but boy has it become a special console for me over the years. My top 3. The Japanese PC Engine Duo R was something I've wanted for ever and just imported one for my upcoming 49 birthday (thanks wife) and I already know I'll love it. Most of the library seems like it's all me. As far as the Sega CD. That's a different story. Have had one for a couple decades and still feel, aside from a few good games, most of the library was either shovel ware/tech demos or slightly enhanced sound from old Genesis ports. And this is coming from someone who grew up with and loves old school Sega.

Watching this video makes me want to dive into the Shmups genre of gaming!

DUDE you almost gave me a heart attack at 11:12 If I had more space I would get alot more consoles trust me. Currently looking for a new place. I want a few more Saturn games. But I don't expect to build a large collection for it.

400 bucks for the turbo express when i was in the navy way back 30 years. Just stayed in the grind shop and had to be sitting next to an outlet to play it, but that thing was used 24 hours a day and besides the barrel jack having to be taped it performed flawlessly. Then i get out of the navy and all my stuff lost in transit. Including my game gear and all its games too. So i said eff it went to the navy exchange put 10 dollars down on a snes and a bunch of games, took it and never paid em a cent more.

The CDi is the definition of "So Bad its Good"

Ninja Gaiden on the original Xbox was such an experience at the time. My friends and I sat around passing around the controller playing through that game for a long time.

I expected CD32 console to be in this video. It had around 500 games on it, but if you added a Promodule / SX32 or SX-1 on it you could run like 20.000 AMIGA games too.

I was late to the xbox party, getting one in 2003, but it quickly became the most played console in the house and took the 10-year long crown from Nintendo. The problem is how difficult the xbox is to emulate, and the consoles themselves are extremely prone to wear. Even if you get your hands on a working OG xbox, it's only a matter of time until major hardware failure that, while usually fixable, is fairly involved. There are several classic xbox games I've been dying to play but have been unable to. Even the 360 only has around 60% reverse compatability

Rondo of Blood is STILL one of the best Castlevania games imo.

@RetroBirdGaming Another great video. As you hinted in the last minute, the Sega Master System (IMO) doesn't get the credit it deserves. However, with the price and scarcity of games, it appears that the community knows what it offers and hordes those titles. Although I am lucky to own an original console and more than a handful of games considered to be gems for the system, building my existing collection is proving very difficult. (only if I would be able to find a CIB of Master OF Darkness!) Cheers, Brent

"Hey!" "You still don't own a Sega CD?!"

Great choices! I used to own a Sega CD back in the day and loved it but the price has made me put it on my out of reach category. Also I am wanting to at some point get a PC Engine mini

Awesome video as usual! I cannot sing the praises of the TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine, Sega Saturn and Sega CD enough as well! I didn't play these consoles as a kid, but got to play them many years later and they all have a number of fun gems on them that are absolutely worth playing today! I doubt this counts since it is a handheld, but I always found the Game Gear very underrated. It is essentially a portable Master System (another underrated console) and while it doesn't have as extensive a library of hits as the GameBoy did, it still has a lot of great games! Honestly, the only issue I had with it was its appetite for 6 AA batteries was ravenous!

So much guilt! I don’t play the consoles I have enough. I don’t play the consoles I don’t have. I don’t eat enough bananas or collect enough bread bag clips. Ugh, what am I doing with my life?!?!?!

Fun video as always! That bloody nose Timmy joke was hilarious 😆

You need more subs dude you are one of the best video game channel I'm subscribed to.

I bought a classic Xbox from Value Village for 10 dollars back in 2016, and in 2023 I finally got around to playing it and I fell in love with it.

Sega CD has the two of the most awesome RPG's ever: Lunar The Silver Star and Lunar Eternal Blue.

I agree the Turbo Grafx-16 is one that gets ignored. It's like they took the best of NES and Genesis and combined it into one. The games are not cheap but unlike other expensive games that are just expensive because people think they are "rare", TG-16 games are quality. There's very few stinkers on the system.

I was in the whole "Xbox is boring camp" for a while but have recently learned to respect it because like you said there's actual games on there, lots of 'em, cheap ones, best versions, original stuff and SEGA stuff.

I went with the Turbo Grafx 16 Mini & just hooked it up again for my Classic feel like a kid again December. My son wants an Xbox just as you stated they update there games with a cleaner look so we'll see what Santa has to say about that. With that said, here's hoping Santa has some ignored consoles under my tree this year as well. Wait was I good boy all year?

4:45 not only the xbox version of the same game was superior in graphic power ecc but it also benefit from having an hard disk, which ps2 and gamecube didn't have

Th controller on the Fairchild Channel F system is way ahead of its time. Makes the drag racing game an instant hit.

I've been tinkering with Sega Saturn and Sega CD thanks to shining force. Sega Saturn is one of the biggest pains in the butt to emulate, i always find it amusing when systems run Dreamcast better than Saturn.

As a Nintendo kid I really missed out on the Sega Genesis. Played some games on neighbors system but that is a pretty good library of retro good!

I loved my power base converter for the genesis.

Master System has a ton of great games

I love the Turbographix-16 ! As a teen I only had 3 TG16 games Splatterhouse , Ninja Spirit and the pack in Kieth Courage. I still love the TG16 version of Splatterhouse and Ninja Spirit was awesome too !

I remember seeing the boxes but had no idea what it was. The marketing was horrible here in the states.

Two things to add: 1. PC Engine/Turbografx also has some great RPG (turn based and action) that have exclusives or exclusive versions (or the best ones) such as D&D Order of the Griffon, Legend of Heroes: Dragon Slayer, and YS 1-3 and a fan translated/full voice acted version of YS 4 you can play from a burned disk or on an emulator/Raspberry Pie. 2. Thank you, for including Sega CD. One of my all time favorites. There is one other aspect to it's game library that is overlooked. It has updated, exclusive ports of PC games such as Rise of the Dragon, D&D Eye of the Beholder, The Secret of Monkeys Island and Wing Commander! And most of those (maybe all as I'm not sure of Wing Commander) can be used with the Mega Mouse a 3 button mouse for more accurate and PC like experience on Sega's add on. So basically, if you're a nerd who likes old school RPGs and PC games the PC Engine/Turbografx and Sega CD are perfect for you. 😉😆

My first video game was total immersion racing on the og Xbox. I've always loved it and still have and play my og Xbox a lot.

You can’t handle the Duke! Such a great controller.

I never hear people talk about the Magnovox Odyssey II, but I did get to try one once and it had a great Blackjack game.

The second gen consoles certainly don't get enough love. The Atari 2600 and Intellivision have a lot of really fun games! But I guess they're just older and simpler than most people are looking for in their games.

Ahhh... The system leaving cooked beans over night... My favorite. lol The master system I didn't know about until a few years back. (doesn't have too many titles I like though)

The regular Wii, genesis, nomad, turbo express, game and watch, DMG Gameboy and FM Towns Marty

When playing the Sega CD... Stay cool!!! Don't let 'em freak you out!!!

Off topic, but I just beat Battletoads for the first time just now. I couldn’t be happier!

22 consoles simultaneously hooked up in my game room. Thats enough love to go around. Not looking to add anything else.

Sega CD is probably my favourite old system. Absolutely loved that thing.

I owned a Sega CD as a kid and I have great memories from it. I loved Jurassic Park CD and even now I have fun playing Sewer Shark.

I'm thrilled that I own a terbo mini and injoy it. As for the Sega CD the fmv games always make me laugh and great to play when I'm a little down especially the Sherlock games. And as always I was happy for the short shout out to my personal favorite sega master system. Love your show as always!! Looking forward to the next 😀

Xbox is pretty cool, my first game for it was Metal Slug 3 - it was amazing to have an arcade-style game like it at home!

The Super System Card walk gets me every time.

Is it worth the inflated price on the TurboGrafx/PC engine mini? I’ve always wanted to get into the consoles but retro collecting is too expensive.

Great vid and definitely a solid list there (I really liked seeing the OG Xbox and Sega CD there). There are only a few systems I would add to the list. I think the 7800, SMS, NGPC, and Wii U definitely never get enough love.

I’d say I’m a pretty qualified gamer as I own all of the Nintendo, Xbox, most Sega and PlayStation. My favorite console of all time has to be the Wii U. Nothing beats it

I am lucky enough to own a Sega CD and Sega Saturn. I don't own an original Xbox but do have access to most of its library through the 360. The only way I have to play Turbografx is through the games I downloaded on my Wii U which is quite a lot actually and mostly good ones. I would like to own a OG Xbox and Turbografx someday though.

My vote goes to the GameBoy Color. The original GameBoy and GBA get lots of love but the Color seems to get mostly ignored.

Speak on it Retro!! I support this message!!

Turbo Grafx Neo Geo 3DO and Jaguar I’ve been blessed to see all from 1980-Now

I would like to have a Sega Saturn but the games are too expensive, all these years later.

The PSP and PS Vita don’t get enough love - especially the PSP which had some amazingly fun games (not to mention full length physical movies in the UMD format).

Good pick with the SCD. My pick would be the original gameboy needs more love.

I have setup some Sega CD games in my emulator on my Wii Homebrew channel. Lots of fun!!

I had the Turbo graphics 16 as a kid and loved it also had a Sega CD also lobed it.

Ohh snap time splitters 2! I just beat it on hard, what a crazy adventure it was

I never had handi snack. Asking wife to buy some asap. And oh yeah, pc engine has such nice games.😊 And did I see a sms game? Learning about a new questionable food AND talking about sms...what a day!🎉

This dude has a disc copy of Mean Girls?

The 32X was an ingenious concept that was poorly executed and released far too late in the Genesis's lifetime. I remember playing the Sega CD versions and being blown away by the possibilities, then ultimately left scratching my head in dumbfounded confusion at how they dropped the ball on this

I think Sega Saturn is a big one that has amazing games that I passed on until recently but now through the magic of knowledge I can enjoy a system I never really got to play.

This is like Scott the Woz but if he was a little older lol

There’s just something so unique and noticeable about a Sony aperture grille. Like you see one in it’s sharp and colorful glory and you just know what you are seeing

The Atari 7800 has some amazing games. The biggest problem is finding a controller for it that works is kind of hard nowdays. But if you do, it has a very impressive looking games for its time. Like the SEGA Master System, it got overshadowed by the NES.

Neo Geo is my unsung fave. Sure the system has clout amongst collectors, but most average consumers have either never heard of it or just associate it with the glut of 1v1 fighting games. And while the library doesn't have a balanced variety there are other games totally worth your time. Original hardware is ridiculously priced so EMU or mini consoles is the way to go.

I love my Saturn. It sits right beside my XBox. After watching your video I think I need go give them some attention.

Yeah the Turbo was a mess. I got one back in the day at Toys R Us on clearance for $30. I thought it was cool but it only had one controller port, found out about the Turbo Tap. Then there was no AV out. We read about PC Engine games in Japan but it was impossible to figure out the add ons and what was required to play certain games. The US didn't get much of the library. It's a great system but was so confusing to work out back then.

PC Engine has top level shooters, pinball, and cutesy jumpers. It's solid in other areas, but it really stands out in those 3. If you are looking for RPGs though, I'm not sure there are any good ones. 😞

I always felt that is Sega kept up with the Sega CD, didn't do the 32x at all, things for them wouldn't have been as bad.

HOW come no one talks about DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION on PS N Xbox...... 🎉🎉🎉 with the floor mats ❤❤ Have u seen ppl trying their hardest on DDR stuff!! 😂

Propably the PS3 and now the Switch. Got a Xbox360 instead of a PS3 and back then could not afford both. Now I have a PS5 and Series X and only limited time and a backlog that buying a switch will only make life more difficult.😄

Unlike the PCE, SegaCD or Saturn, the OGXB is still worth collecting for as the hipster-collectors haven’t shot prices to the moon yet. Though if a few more of this type of video get released that won’t last long.

I always feel bad when collectors show what they have off. You just know that the bulk of those games have never been touched and if the games are played then it is via emulation rather from the actual carts...because you can't risk harming the value of them.