An attempt to list some of the best Youtubers (toobers?) that specialise in videos about retro games, collecting retro, independent retro game stores, platform-specific (eg Commodore 64 only), and the history of computer and console gaming.
I will add to this list over time, and you are always welcome to recommend YouTubers by contacting me.
| Youtuber | Brief Review | Specialisms | Channel | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BastichB 64K | BastichB is a juggernaut of a content producer, especially around the C64. He produces every kind of video you can imagine, and the quality is usually very high. | Commodore 64, Reviews, Documentaries | YouTube | USA |
| Cheeky Commodore Gamer | Nice channel for C64 enthusiasts with regular reviews of games. | Commodore 64, Reviews | YouTube | UK |
| Dan The Games Man | Video game collector building his games room. | Collecting | Youtube | UK |
| Ed Hunt’s | An avid car boot visitor, and loves a retro gaming bargain. | Collecting | YouTube | UK |
| Emily Pops | A game collector from the UK with the occasional retro deviation. | Collecting | YouTube | UK |
| Gamer Ahmer | Reviews game collections, and shows game rooms, as well as videos from game cons. | Collecting | YouTube | USA |
| Gold2th Gaming | Easily the funniest, filthiest, and gerfiest YouTuber of them all. | Collecting, Imports, Humour | YouTube | UK |
| HappyConsoleGamer | Johnny Millenium has been on YouTube for an age reviewing games and discussing collections. | Collecting, Reviews | YouTube | USA |
| Kim Justice | Kim used to be a prolific producer of retro game documentaries that were excellent quality. She has dropped off somewhat recently tho. | Documentaries, Streaming | YouTube | UK |
| Madlittlepixel | I think the average quality of the videos produced by Madlittlepixel are some of the best in the retro gaming space. He also loves a good (and deserved) moan. | Reviews | YouTube | USA |
| Retro Bird | One of the ‘comfiest’ retro gaming YouTubers that makes you feel good when you watch it. Usually discusses N64, SNES, Genesis. | Reviews, Collecting, Humour | YouTube | USA |
| RetroBreak | Great channel with lots of differing content, meaning that you never get bored. | Collecting, History, Hardware, Live streams, Podcast | YouTube | UK |
| Retro Ghetto | Very active collector with an excellent games room. Travels around the UK. | Collecting | YouTube | UK |
| Retro Is The New Black | Produces great, technically-led content that usually centres around Commodore hardware. | Commodore, Repairs | YouTube | Germany |
| Retro Recipes | If Mr. Rogers was into retro games, this is the content that he would produced. The closest thing retro gaming has to a Saturday morning kids show. I love it. | Commodore 64, News, Humour | YouTube | USA |
| Retro Rick’s GamePoint | A frequent vlog about the running of an Arkansas retro game shop. | Retro Game Store, Humour | YouTube | USA |
| RMC – The Cave | Vlog about running a retro gaming museum in the UK. Also produces a podcast about retro gaming news, and also does the odd repair video. | Museum, Collecting, Repairs | YouTube | UK |
| Seb’s Place | A humorous reviewer of retro games, usually from the 8-bit era. | Reviews | YouTube | UK |
| Sega Lord X | Some of the very best retro content on Youtube. Specialises in Sega of course, but does deviate. | Reviews, History, Collecting | YouTube | USA |
| Sharopolis | Produces amazing YouTube content, usually specialising in games that push various console platforms. | Analysis | YouTube | UK |
| TheGebs24 | Great videos visiting retro game shops around the UK. Changes it up regularly. | Collecting, Discussion | YouTube | UK |
| The Laird’s Lair | Really knowledgeable guy that reviews old consoles and games. | Reviews | YouTube | UK |
| Video Game Esoterica | A truly excellent channel looking at arcade games in the main. Also discusses ODEs and MiSTer. | Reviews | YouTube | USA |