The below list is not comprehensive. I have been watching Youtube since 2005 (pre-Google owned) and some of these channels I have been watching well over 10 years to as much as 15 years or more (in the case of AVGN). This is not an all encompassing or ranked Youtube list. These are just the main video game/PC channels that I watch on Youtube. To visit a channel, just click a banner.
Toasty Bros
Toasty Bros aims to deliver quality PC hardware reviews and custom PC build guides aimed to fit a wide range of budgets and needs. PC gaming is at the core of what they create. Great channel with great content!
Cinemassacre
Cinemassacre creates reviews and comedy shows about video games and movies, including: the Angry Video Game Nerd, Monster Madness, You Know What’s BS, Movie Reviews, and more! I have been watching James Rolf since he started on Youtube (2006). He started doing AVGN videos before Youtube in 2004 and created his channel on Youtube in 2006. Cinemassacre has tons of great content! Check it out!
Adam Koralik
Adam Koralik does videogame hardware reviews, discussions, and repair videos. He can discuss gaming economics, predictions, and history; all while he shows you how to repair and get the most out of your classic video game consoles. Great channel with simple and straight forward content. Check it out!
ETA Prime
Great content featuring tutorials, retro emulation, and gameplay on Raspberry pi, Android, PC, Mac, and other single board computers. Check him out!
JayzTwoCents
From their description:
Here at JayzTwoCents we strive to create informed and intelligent buyers when it comes to PC building. Whether it be computers, components, or how-to content, you will leave with more confidence in your ability to troubleshoot, fix and build your next PC! Great channel, check them out!
Paul's Hardware
Tech reviews, tutorials, PC hardware and do-it-yourself computer building. Great channel if you like PC builds. Check it out!
Metal Jesus Rocks
The Metal Jesus is a long-haired rocker dude who runs a popular YouTube channel dedicated to Retro Gaming with a Heavy Metal soundtrack. With the help of the Seattle gaming community he covers Hidden Gems, Buying Guides as well as the popular I HATE U series, Gamer Eats and much more. He was also an employee at mega publisher Sierra On-Line in the 90s and he brings his love of big box PC gaming to his channel as well. New videos every week! Awesome channel with awesome content!
Game Sack
From the description:
I’m Joe. Here I talk about video games I find interesting and a few that may not be so great. Long new episode every other Sunday (at minimum) released at 12:00am mountain time (US). Thanks for checking out Game Sack!
Although they were a duo originally, the other person stepped away for personal reasons but the channel is still great with some great gaming content. Check it out!
MrMario2011
From the channel description:
Thanks for dropping by! I upload every Saturday and occasionally on Wednesday. If you’re planning to subscribe, expect to see a few of the following types of videos:
– Game Console Modifications
– ModChat & Mario’s Minute Podcasts
– Rants & Raves About Gaming
– Reviews (Hardware & Software)
– Tutorials (Hardware & Software)
– Unboxings
– Urban Exploration
Great channel with some great gaming content. Check it out!
The Gaming Historian
The Gaming Historian is a documentary series all about the history of video games. The show is researched, written, edited, and created by Norman Caruso. Great channel with some awesome gaming documentaries!
Nick930
Awesome channel with Gaming Documentaries, Reviews, and Direct Comparisons. Check it out!
Modern Vintage Gamer
Great channel featuring Tech, Hardware and Gaming reviews/discussions. Check it out!
Gamecube Galaxy
Great channel dedicated to the Gamecube. Lots of review videos and topic based videos (essential buyers guides, games no one talks about and more). Check it out!
Sega Lord X
Awesome channel for anything Sega console related including game reviews and Sega topic based videos. Check it out!
Wicked Gamer and Collector
Great channel for reviews of emulation consoles from Aliexpress, mini PCs and other hardware. Give it a look!
spida1a
Channel known (mostly) for Turbo Views, a series that reviewed every Turbografx 16 game for North America. The reviews were released on DVD as well. If you like the anything Turbografx 16, give this channel a look!
Gaming Santurary
A great long lasting channel with a ton of videos on Japanese Doujin/PC games and retro games. Has been on Youtube since 2010. Give it a look!
Tech Dweeb
An awesome channel with reviews on mini PCs, retro handhelds and more. The presentation is top notch with the Youtuber playing the character of a “Tech Dweeb”, complete with voice and all. Definitely check it out!
Spawn Wave
An awesome channel with the latest gaming news, console reviews/repair and more. Also has a companion podcast SpawnCast. Check it out!
Retro Gamer Corps
Great channel with reviews and tutorials on tons of different retro handhelds. Check it out!
Gamester 81
A long running Youtube channel (2008), John reviews retro and obscure consoles, all types of games and more. Give it a look!
More channels that I recommend:
Luke Morse (A Michigan born gamer living and gaming in Japan since 2003. Everything from home consoles to arcades, just gaming vids to hard core repairs and a few culture vids in the mix as well. A variety of things at one time. *All hardware is Original ,Games Are Played On The Original Systems(THE REAL DEAL)
RGT 85 (Discussion on video games, retro games, Nintendo Switch games, and more.
Square Pegs (With a love of all things video game, Jay talks about the best in retro and modern gaming. Whether it’s the games themselves or things related to them, games are good. Reviews, unboxings, rankings, hardware mods, and everything in between
