Forget Apple Vision, I've got GLASSTRON.

DankPods
8 Mar 202409:21

Summary

TLDRThe script features a nostalgic review of vintage tech, highlighting the Sony Glastron, a 1998 VR headset, and its compatibility with classic gaming consoles like the Dreamcast. The reviewer expresses a preference for the Glastron over modern VR options, praising its build quality and the unique gaming experience it offers. The video is filled with humor and a sense of wonder as the reviewer explores the headset's capabilities and reminisces about the era of CRT TVs and VHS tapes.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ•’ The user reminisces about the late 90s, highlighting the Sony Glastron headset and its relevance even today.
  • ๐ŸŽฎ The Glastron headset is compared to modern VR devices, with a focus on its 1998 release and the user's personal connection to it.
  • ๐Ÿ“บ The user expresses nostalgia for CRT televisions and the quality of products made in the past.
  • ๐ŸŽง The headset's design and build quality are praised, with a humorous mention of the difficulty in changing the earbuds.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฆ The user describes the unboxing experience, noting the detailed packaging and the 'Made in Japan' label.
  • ๐Ÿšซ Safety warnings included with the headset are mentioned, with a humorous take on the impracticality of the instructions.
  • ๐ŸŽฎ The user sets up the Glastron with a Dreamcast console, emphasizing the compatibility and the 'retro' gaming experience.
  • ๐ŸŽฒ The user plays a game on the Dreamcast, showcasing the headset's functionality and the enjoyment derived from it.
  • ๐Ÿ“ผ The user discusses the ability to connect a VCR to the headset, highlighting the versatility and nostalgic value.
  • ๐Ÿ“บ The user compares the Glastron to modern VR headsets like the Apple Vision Pro, favoring the older technology for its simplicity and nostalgic appeal.
  • ๐ŸŒŸ The user concludes with a positive reflection on the gaming session, expressing satisfaction with the headset's performance and the overall experience.

Q & A

  • What is the main topic of the video script?

    -The main topic is a nostalgic review of older gaming and tech products, specifically focusing on Sony's Glastron headset and the Dreamcast gaming console.

  • What year did the Glastron headset originally come out?

    -The Glastron headset originally came out in 1998.

  • What is the narrator's opinion on the naming of Sony's headphones?

    -The narrator questions why Sony can't name their headphones properly, implying that they prefer the names of older products like Glastron and Walkman.

  • What is the narrator's reaction to the quality of the Glastron headset's build?

    -The narrator is impressed by the build quality of the Glastron headset, noting that it feels well-made and better than modern products.

  • What is the narrator's comparison between the Glastron headset and Apple's Visions?

    -The narrator prefers the Glastron headset over Apple's Visions, stating that it fits better into their life and can be used with a VHS player and Dreamcast, which the Apple Visions cannot do.

  • What is the narrator's experience with the Dreamcast controller?

    -The narrator has a positive experience, enjoying the feel and functionality of the Dreamcast controller, despite the initial difficulty in setting it up.

  • Which game does the narrator play on the Dreamcast?

    -The narrator plays an unspecified fighting game on the Dreamcast, mentioning that they are not good at fighting games but enjoy the experience nonetheless.

  • What is the narrator's comment on the graphics of the Dreamcast games?

    -The narrator comments that the graphics of the Dreamcast games still look great today, highlighting the quality of the facial animations and the vibrant city in Sonic Adventure.

  • How does the narrator feel about the Glastron headset's design and comfort?

    -The narrator appreciates the design of the Glastron headset, but notes that it can get heavy on the nose bridge. They also mention adjusting the headset by sliding it up and down the nose.

  • What is the narrator's final verdict on the Glastron headset and Dreamcast combo?

    -The narrator concludes that the combination of the Glastron headset and Dreamcast is awesome and could be used for an enjoyable gaming experience, despite potential discomfort from the headset's weight.

Outlines

00:00

๐ŸŽฎ Nostalgia for Old Tech

The speaker expresses a preference for older technology, specifically Sony products from the late 1990s, over newer Apple products. They mention the Glastron brand and discuss the design and features of a Sony headset from 1998, highlighting its durability and the fact that it's not VR. The speaker reminisces about the quality of products made in the past and compares it to modern technology, suggesting that older items were built better. They also mention the ability to connect a VHS player and play Dreamcast games, emphasizing the nostalgic value of these activities.

05:02

๐Ÿ•น๏ธ Gaming with the Dreamcast

The speaker continues their nostalgic journey by setting up and playing on a Sega Dreamcast, discussing the process of connecting it to the older headset. They express excitement about the gaming experience, mentioning specific games like 'Jet Grime' and 'Sonic Adventure'. The speaker reflects on the quality of the graphics and gameplay, even after many years, and compares it to modern gaming experiences. They also discuss the physicality of the gaming setup, including the use of zip ties to connect cables, and the potential for the headset to become heavy during extended use.

Mindmap

Keywords

๐Ÿ’กApple Visions

Apple Visions refers to a hypothetical product or technology mentioned in the script, possibly a virtual reality headset. It is used to contrast with the older technology being discussed, highlighting the user's preference for vintage tech over modern advancements. The script implies that Apple Visions might not be as appealing as the older devices the user cherishes.

๐Ÿ’กSony

Sony is a multinational conglomerate corporation known for its electronics and entertainment products. In the context of the video, Sony is associated with the PlayStation, Walkman, and other devices that the user appreciates for their quality and nostalgic value.

๐Ÿ’กPlayStation

PlayStation is a series of video game consoles created by Sony. It revolutionized the gaming industry and is a significant part of gaming culture. The user's mention of PlayStation suggests a fondness for classic gaming experiences.

๐Ÿ’กWalkman

The Walkman is a portable audio cassette player introduced by Sony in 1979. It became a symbol of personal entertainment and is considered a technological milestone. The user's reference to the Walkman reflects a nostalgia for the era of portable music devices.

๐Ÿ’กGlastron

Glastron appears to be a name or brand mentioned in the script, possibly related to the user's vintage tech collection. It could be a specific model or product line that the user finds particularly appealing.

๐Ÿ’กVR (Virtual Reality)

Virtual Reality (VR) is a simulated experience that can be similar to or completely different from the real world. It allows users to immerse themselves in a computer-generated environment. The user dismisses the idea of VR, indicating a preference for the tangible experiences provided by older gaming systems.

๐Ÿ’กDreamcast

The Dreamcast is a home video game console released by Sega, the first in the sixth generation of video game consoles. It is remembered for its innovative graphics and unique controller design. The user's excitement about the Dreamcast reflects a love for classic gaming hardware and experiences.

๐Ÿ’กVHS (Video Home System)

VHS, or Video Home System, is a standard for analog recording and playback of video on tape cassettes. It was widely used in the late 20th century for home video recording and playback. The user's mention of VHS tapes indicates a desire to engage with older media formats.

๐Ÿ’กSega Sports

Sega Sports is a series of sports video games developed and published by Sega. The user's reference to Sega Sports, specifically NBA 2K1, shows an appreciation for sports games and the Sega brand.

๐Ÿ’กJet Set Radio

Jet Set Radio is a video game developed by SmileBit and published by Sega for the Dreamcast. It is known for its cel-shaded graphics and unique gameplay. The user's mention of Jet Set Radio indicates an appreciation for the artistic style and gameplay of classic Sega games.

Highlights

Sony's Glastron headset is preferred over Apple's Visions.

The headset was released in 1998, predating Apple's entry into the market.

The Glastron headset is reminiscent of the PlayStation and Walkman branding.

The headset's design is considered rad and timeless.

The headset comes with a personal LCD monitor, a novelty in 1998.

The headset is made in Japan, known for its quality electronics.

The headset includes a traffic safety warning about operating vehicles.

The headset's cable and connectors are of high quality, unlike modern counterparts.

The user plans to use the headset with a VHS player and a Dreamcast gaming console.

The headset's transfer box and cable are impressive in their build quality.

The user successfully sets up the Dreamcast and plays a game, despite initial technical issues.

The headset's adjustability is demonstrated, showing its comfort and fit.

The user expresses nostalgia for the Dreamcast and its games, such as Jet Set Radio Future.

The user compares the Glastron headset to modern VR headsets, finding it superior for their purposes.

The user concludes that the Glastron headset is a better fit for their lifestyle than Apple's Visions.

Transcripts

00:01

o Apple mate don't need your Visions

00:03

mate Sony's got me all sorted hey Apple

00:05

mate you're late to the party this

00:07

sucker came out in

00:10

1998 what were you doing in '98 you're

00:13

more likely not born from what I've been

00:14

reading they even had older ones from

00:16

1996 and I look I got to tell you

00:18

Glastron that is such a good name and so

00:22

it's PlayStation and Walkman so why

00:24

can't they name their headphones

00:25

properly these still look rad today I I

00:28

these look incredible and even better

00:30

Dingus buds that cannot be changed you

00:32

are stuck with these dirty buds if they

00:34

ever explode it's game over so being

00:37

from 998 they're clearly not going to be

00:39

VR you know like back in the '90s mate

00:41

this is what highend Graphics look like

00:43

and yeah those are real skeletons let me

00:46

get the box it's got more clues yeah

00:48

that's a cool looking box Glastron oh

00:51

wait there's the typical catchy Sony

00:53

name the PM A35 and right next to it

00:56

personal LCD monitor that's right it's

00:59

TV for your eyeballs in 98 that's

01:02

radical that's all I ever wanted I don't

01:05

think our family got like a flat screen

01:07

Telly like into the mid thousands like

01:09

this was still CRT days oh made in Japan

01:13

those were the days and

01:15

French it's smelling like Tim Horton in

01:18

here look mate it's just like the vision

01:20

Pros you got the goggles in a pocket

01:21

weight and I swear that this was brand

01:24

new I had to pull all the twisty ties

01:26

and everything off of this I thought

01:27

this guy was smiling but no he's like

01:29

kind of frowning with those dark soless

01:32

eyes we better read this traffic safety

01:35

tips do not use your unit while

01:37

operating a are you kidding me but you

01:39

can't even see through this it's not

01:41

even like the degeneracy of views on the

01:42

apple one worldall driving you can

01:44

technically see through

01:46

that it even still smells new I love

01:49

this like old school TVs yeah they'll

01:52

just pop and snap randomly every now and

01:54

then so mate I don't need the Apple

01:56

Visions because these absolutely fit

01:58

into my life far far better because mate

02:01

you can plug in a VHS player you could

02:04

watch babe piging the city on your glass

02:06

Tron can you do that on the Apple

02:08

Visions no look it's got this transfer

02:11

box and this actually amazing feeling

02:14

cable it is depressing to go back to Old

02:17

nuggets to laugh at them and realize

02:19

that they're actually built way better

02:20

than modern stuff like seriously the

02:22

charging cable that gave my smaz nug

02:23

flip-flop here feels like a bootleg but

02:26

look look at that and you use these to

02:28

link it all together and like these are

02:29

metal Everything feels good things used

02:32

to be made out of stuff and uh I got to

02:34

try these out I I have no idea if this

02:37

works or anything this has been sitting

02:38

in my horde for some time waiting for

02:40

this special day and sure I could watch

02:42

Aladdin Return of Jafar that one that

02:44

went straight to VHS but mate if I

02:46

wanted to be the absolute coolest kid at

02:48

school not only rocking glass Rons any

02:50

of you who had these as Christmas

02:52

present I'm so freaking jealous but mate

02:54

to top it off we're plugging in a

02:57

Dreamcast yeah let's wire up the

02:59

Dreamcast first let's dream together the

03:01

controller where the cable comes out the

03:03

bottom don't mind me just got to put in

03:05

my

03:06

vmu there we go oh the spaghett getting

03:09

out of control this isn't janky this is

03:11

how it's meant to be all right power

03:13

supply in and step down converter

03:15

because 12 volts do we see good oh yes

03:19

oh come on come on all right let's let's

03:21

start up a dream here we go oh I see

03:23

something I I know you guys can't we'll

03:25

work out filming in a bit there's no

03:27

video signal though oh oh okay good good

03:31

good it woke up there's no video signal

03:34

yet it's showing something uh oh I know

03:37

my dream cast's good I mean you got to

03:38

try the coolest game there is right you

03:41

know maybe needs a game in there man

03:42

then she'll fire

03:45

[Music]

03:51

up uh why not why why no video battery

03:56

what does it take like a camcorder a

03:58

battery oh God gosh it just turned on oh

04:01

hang on can you you can

04:04

see it's on oh no how are we going to

04:07

work out filming oh wow the earbuds are

04:09

screeching at me literally screeching at

04:11

me oh good the vmu we can I could prove

04:14

to you that I'm actually seeing what I'm

04:24

doing okay number one it looks

04:26

incredible and number two look look I

04:28

just did a double kick flip see that I

04:30

got the points ready I'm going to

04:32

purposely bail oh no done I'm going to

04:37

get up right I'm going to do another

04:38

trick see proof proof that I can see oh

04:42

gosh how are you guys going to see I

04:44

mean the way that you adjust it is you

04:45

slide it up and down your nose I have it

04:47

right at the back it kind of gets heavy

04:49

sitting there but it actually looks

04:51

great considering this is actually way

04:54

better than I thought it was going to be

04:55

oh oh that this is it oh oh zip zip ties

05:01

zip ties a these are a bit too short but

05:03

it's okay you can join them together you

05:06

make like a team right undefeatable team

05:09

this works we'll be in gaming Valhalla

05:11

oh yeah come on Stay Stay dang it so

05:16

close so close oh that is so tolerable

05:20

that is so to I can't believe that I've

05:22

been let's go yeah we're doing it I I

05:27

can prove that it works oh it's getting

05:28

dark around yeah sick sick mate sick oh

05:32

I got to do a 9 don't I get up there

05:34

Tony go Tony that's it Tony it's hard to

05:39

see Tony come on yeah I got

05:43

it such a good game I on 64 the

05:46

Dreamcast version is better can I

05:47

improve this or am I being greedy am I

05:49

being greedy I'm being greedy oh if I

05:51

made it worse oh no my greed oh the old

05:55

OS I'm getting all doughy and sad now

05:59

this is probably like the coolest game

06:01

on the Dreamcast I reckon I mean it it

06:03

like costs the most to try and get I'm

06:05

glad I got my copy like 134 years ago

06:08

man this game still looks great today I

06:11

suck at it I never good at fighting

06:13

games so many combos alone Zan GE is

06:16

that who I am he's just a really big man

06:19

what why is the Hulk the wrong color

06:21

wait e it's like tanned Hulk it's just

06:24

they unhook the Hulk where's my Shunk

06:26

green something about that's not meant

06:28

to be zip tied to a phone NBA 2K1 not EA

06:32

it's Sega Sports Reggie you dunked it

06:37

mate ye looking good do

06:41

it wow mate wow yeah bump now this is a

06:47

classic this is dreamcasting mate show

06:50

us the boy yep Sonic Advent oh he's so

06:54

lifelike it's like he's really there oh

06:57

wow look at this bustling City vibrant

07:00

NPCs everywhere I mean it's like I'm

07:02

there I mean this was Big Business back

07:04

in 98 mate I mean like people were still

07:06

buying PS1 and N64 this was incredible

07:10

look at those facial animations hey7

07:13

didn't even have any yeah looking good

07:16

oh I'm the guy whoa whoa whoa I actually

07:18

don't know how to play God dangus trying

07:20

to look through the stupid view stop it

07:22

stop it wait do I get him get the ring

07:25

Sonic they they're your lifeblood they

07:28

keep you alive and it's not explained

07:30

why in any way that's right hit the

07:32

water man get the water man yep good

07:36

game this game slams jet Grime radio I

07:39

had jetset Radio Future on the Xbox

07:41

which I think is better but um this is a

07:43

classic and I think it's meant to come

07:44

back actually yeah this game reeks a

07:47

style still looks good today it's roller

07:50

skating painting graffiti tag gang

07:54

whatever thing and it's very very good

07:56

but the game's so big that within 15

07:58

minutes we' bar get started oh let's

08:00

clean up after our gaming session huh uh

08:03

so uh wow I was kind of expecting to be

08:06

a bit of a meme machine and just you

08:07

know kind of not hang out at all and not

08:09

really be all that useful this was

08:12

awesome I could totally sit in the loung

08:14

room and play Dreamcast down this thing

08:16

no worries it probably get heavy on the

08:18

bridge of a nose but it's fine yes it's

08:21

quite Pixy but yeah it is like a 50

08:23

something inch TV in front of you this

08:24

would have just been the coolest thing

08:26

to have the fact that it's still making

08:28

me giggle today and I've got psvr2 now

08:31

like it's still very confident oh and I

08:33

love that I can just plug VCRs and other

08:35

rubbish into it so there you go Apple

08:37

stick that up here don't need your

08:39

Vision Pro mate but that's if you're

08:40

only like me and all you want to do is

08:42

watch VHS tapes and play Dreamcast all

08:45

day you don't want that life well thanks

08:48

so much for watching Sho than me

08:49

floaties mate you know you can go over

08:51

there and Chuck in and support me

08:52

there's extra things I've Vlogs Frank's

08:54

there and so thanks so much for me I'll

08:55

see you all next

08:58

time

09:00

get get up close to the

09:01

Franklin Frank that's too Frank that's

09:04

too close as

09:06

blurry I'm going to back up no I'm no no

09:09

Frank no no I'm going to back no stop

09:11

moving Frank I'm trying to back up Frank

09:13

stop it Frank no no I'm trying to back

09:15

up Frank why do you like phon so much

09:18

Frank look you've chased me out of your

09:19

building

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