YouTube Channels/Videos to watch

[ptom98]

I like to have something playing in the background whilst I work. Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations on Arcade/Game related videos to watch?

I've got the Games Master Reviewed Series lined up to watch (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxnekvAfrfo5EVdjkRgGO9R1xWw2M6n2Y&si=0fB2CEzugpHrDZvk) but would love some recommendations if anyone has any.

 

[Yakama]

These are mostly refurb channels but a few I like are:

Overtime arcade
Mike’s amateur arcade monitor repair
Vintage life
Electric starship arcade
Joe’s classic video games

 

[Max...]

Been subbed to Luke Morse for about 20 years I think, dipped in and out of many, many others but now just Al's Arcade, GadgetUK, Video Game Esoterica, Shump Junkie, Nostalgia Nerd and The Retro Collective.

 

[griffo83x]

Been subbed to Luke Morse for about 20 years I think, dipped in and out of many, many others but now just Al's Arcade, Video Game Esoterica, Shump Junkie, Nostalgia Nerd and The Retro Collective.

that guy on video game estorica , his voice does my head in ive tried watching his vids but i swear i feel like im gong into a coma listening to him

 

[Max...]

Yep, I'm getting close to that - he does waffle on for twice the time needed, uses 'metric tonne' and '100%' non-stop but the worst bit is the intro 'video game essssooooooootericaaaaa' is getting longer and longer....

 

[big10p]

Finding good tech vids on YouTube is like striking gold. Most seem to blather on about crap, like what exact model of scope they have and where they bought it and how much it cost and how long ago they bought it... For the love of god, please just get to the point! 🤬

 

[Stokers]

I enjoy Tods Video Games

Tod's Video Games and More!

Console games, arcade games, store displays and kiosks! Join Tod as he hunts down the rarest Nintendo, Sega, and Atari games for his extensive collection. Also kick back and enjoy the golden era of arcades as Tod brings back games from the dead and restores them for another generation of play.

www.youtube.com

There are a few arcade restorations, typically they involve him driving to get the cab and doing the entire refurb in one video.

 

[grobda]

podcast rather than youtube but good to listen while using eyes for something else;

My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin

A Guest, Five Games, One Perfect Console

shows.acast.com

 

[ZedEx48K]

Some of you might like https://www.youtube.com/@TimeRiftArcade/videos

 

[chris2922]

Game Scoop is a good weekly podcast and also lands on YouTube as a video.

 

[PAC-MAN]

Charlie G has quite a cool channel

Overtime Arcade Game Restorations, Repairs, & More

Overtime Arcade is all about preserving the golden age of arcade video games, that special time in the 1980s when you could play all the latest hits for just 25 cents a pop. Follow along with Charlie as he grows and maintains his home arcade collection, repairing monitors, control panels, power...

www.youtube.com

 

[PAC-MAN]

Just noticed Yakama has already mentioned Overtime.

Ignore me, I'm old.

Here's a nice one for repairs

Classic Arcade Repairs

Classic arcade PCB repair channel .. specializing in pre JAMMA arcade PCB repair. Reading and understanding schematics as well as use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and other Arcade related stuff My name is Sean, and having grown up in the 80's, i fell in love with the arcades.... the...

www.youtube.com

 

[Locutus73]

I’d definitely recommend PatmanQC’s videos. He was one of the very best when it came to arcade content: knowledgeable, passionate, and always a great watch.
RIP

PatmanQC - History of arcade game documentaries

This channel is dedicated to bringing you the history of obscure, rare and hard-to-find games that are available on the various computers and consoles throughout history. I also take a look at each and every home conversion All The Way from the humble Atari 2600 To the various eight bit home...

www.youtube.com

 

[shumps]

BitHead1000 - The greatest video game program in the history of human civilization

The monologues at the start of videos of how bad his life is are absolute genius, before he gets onto game content, also check out his custom hand built glass consoles, the flame throwing N64 has to be seen to be believed !

BitHead1000

It's like emptying a garbage can onto your computer screen

www.youtube.com

 

[Spanky]

I only watch TechMoan and Big Clive

 

[Bods]

Not watched it yet but maybe interesting