I recently put together another Amazon gadget haul video with a great mix of gadgets! Let’s take a look. All links to the products on Amazon below are compensated affiliate links. You can see the full list of items here.
Some of these items came in free of charge through the Amazon Vine program or directly from the manufacturer free of charge. This was not a sponsored video, however, so there was no pre-approval or editorial direction by Amazon or the brands featured. All opinions are my own.
The first item was the Retro Flag 64 Pi case, which I bought a while back but only just got around to unboxing. It’s modeled after the Nintendo 64 and designed for the Raspberry Pi 5, complete with controller ports, cooling fan, heat sinks, and working power and reset switches. It also has a storage spot for SD cards. While low-powered Pis aren’t the best emulation option compared to cheap Windows PCs these days, the case makes for a fun and functional setup.
Next was the MobaPad case for the Nintendo Switch 2, sent free of charge from Aknes. It’s slimmer than most travel cases, with padding, room for a few game cards, and several color options. It takes up less bag space when traveling, which I appreciate.
AverMedia sent over two capture devices. The Elite Go looks like a compact GaN charger but doubles as a capture device for USB-C video output devices like the Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck. It records up to 1080p60 while passing 4K through.
The Xtra Go is configured like a dock, and includes a pair of USB ports or direct peripheral connections, an HDMI out, and SD card recording capability. It can record to the card while also simultaneously capturing video back to a computer. It supports 4K30 capture to both card and computer but works best at 1080p60. Both this and the Elite Go only work with devices that output video over USB-C.
Plugable sent over a six-port USB-C charger hub that turns one high-powered USB-C charger into a multi-device charging station. It manages power distribution automatically, making it useful for charging multiple devices overnight. This is similar to a 10 port version we looked at earlier, but this one is smaller and less expensive.
Next up is the V-Rig, a MagSafe-compatible phone mount that can be used handheld, tripod-mounted, or used as its own little tripod. The magnet mount has another magsafe mount point on the back, so you can attach other mag safe accessories. One thing I didn’t mention in the video is that there’s a cold shoe mount just below the masafe mount. It’s also compatible with arca-swiss heads so it can slide right in on a compatible tripod.
Another MagSafe mount I featured clamps onto tray tables or desks and has fold-out legs for flat surfaces, handy for travel despite a few design quirks. Both of these came in free of charge through the Amazon Vine program.
Two flashlights from Wuben rounded out the highlights. The X4 is a bright, all-metal, rechargeable model with adjustable brightness, a side light, magnetic mount, and a replaceable battery.
The smaller Wuben G5 is less powerful but still solid, with a magnetic base and USB-C charging. Both of these lights are built like tanks – all metal build and very rugged. Both lights came from Wuben free of charge.
But not everything was a hit. A UPS-style power adapter claimed to offer backup power and PoE output but fell short. It only delivers 18 watts, uses outdated passive PoE, lacks polarity settings for its barrel plugs, and came with minimal instructions, making it hard to trust for real use. This one came in through the Amazon Vine program.
These videos are fun to make and many of you appear to enjoy them too. When I accumulate enough stuff we’ll do a 12th edition!