We Need to Talk.

Taki Udon
31 May 202411:23

Summary

TLDRIn this video, Taki discusses the evolution of his channel and his approach to reviewing handheld gaming devices. Initially created as a resource for himself, it has grown to include monetization for his son's college fund. Taki reflects on the challenges of maintaining a comprehensive review process, the importance of addressing device issues, and the need for transparency. He announces a new strategy of providing short, objective assessments for devices he can't fully review, aiming to better inform his audience.

Takeaways

  • 🎮 Taki started the channel to create a college fund for his son and to share information on handheld gaming devices.
  • 👶 Initially, Taki's goal was to review every device, but he later became more selective due to burnout and the repetitive nature of some devices.
  • 📐 Taki emphasizes the importance of being transparent about the issues he encounters with devices, even if it means presenting a counterpoint to popular opinion.
  • 📺 He discusses the challenges of reviewing devices before their official release and the potential for discrepancies between pre-release and retail versions.
  • 🔍 Taki highlights the importance of his role in informing companies about issues with their devices, to help them improve and address problems.
  • 💡 He plans to be more proactive in using his platform to make companies aware of device issues, believing it benefits both the company and the consumer.
  • 📝 Taki intends to change his review approach by publishing short, objective lists grading devices on specific issues with a pass or fail.
  • 🛠️ He illustrates how he deals with issues by providing examples, such as the screen problems with the RG405M and the performance issues with the Miyoo A30.
  • 🔄 Taki points out that sometimes third-party OS updates can fix issues that the manufacturer's own software does not address.
  • 🤔 He acknowledges the limitations of his selective reviewing process and the risk of missing important issues with devices that he does not review.
  • 📈 Taki's realization about the need for change in his approach is driven by his experience with the RG35XX Plus and H, where he discovered a stuttering issue that had been present but unnoticed.

Q & A

  • Why did Taki disable monetization on the video?

    -Taki disabled monetization to discuss important matters without the influence of financial incentives.

  • What were the two main reasons Taki started the channel?

    -Taki started the channel to find a handheld device to use when his son was napping and to create a college fund for his son through AdSense revenue.

  • How did Taki's experience with the initial handheld device lead to the creation of the channel?

    -Taki's dissatisfaction with the first device he bought based on reviews, which had unmentioned issues, led him to review the Anbernic RG350, which helped monetize his channel.

  • Why did Taki decide to be more selective about the devices he reviews?

    -Taki felt burnt out from reviewing too many similar devices during the RK3326 saga and wanted to focus on devices that genuinely interested him.

  • What issue did Taki encounter with the RG405M's screen?

    -The screen on the RG405M was overly sharpened, making retro games look poor, and the screen started to fall out from the shell.

  • How did Taki handle the screen issue with the RP4 device?

    -Taki detailed the screen issue in his review, explained how it could be fixed, and discussed the consequences of the fix.

  • What realizations did Taki have while working on the buying guide video?

    -Taki realized that companies need to know about their devices' problems and that his selective reviewing approach doesn't work due to the possibility of missing critical issues.

  • Why did Taki decide to publish a short, objective list for devices he doesn't review?

    -Taki wants to provide more information to help viewers make informed decisions even when he can't produce a full review.

  • What was the issue with the Anbernic RG35XX Plus and RG35XX H devices?

    -The devices had a stuttering or frame pacing issue with the screen that was introduced in a software update and persisted in subsequent versions.

  • What was the performance issue with the Miyoo A30 that Taki discovered?

    -The A30 had a display filter enabled by default that caused performance issues, which could be fixed by disabling the filter.

  • How does Taki plan to approach reviews differently going forward?

    -Taki plans to publish objective lists with pass or fail grades for certain categories for devices he doesn't review in full, to provide more information to his viewers.

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