X Button Gaming

Episodes

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  Talking About Portland Retro Gaming Expo and Recent Pickups w/ Jimi & Jaiden 16.10.2026 3h 9m

  Episode 93!! Jimi and I went to Portland Retro Gaming Expo last weekend and we talk about some of our experience there and talk about our recent pickups with Jaiden! James also comes in strong with a Power Hour focusing on Nintendo Power issue 30! Let us know what you think of the episode in the comments, or join the Discord and talk with us there! Also, please follow the X Button Gaming TikTok!
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  Discussing the September 2026 Nintendo Direct 11.09.2026 3h 14m

  Thank you for tuning into episode 92! in this episode Gary, Jaiden, Jimi and I talk about the Zelda direct and Nintendo direct that happened on back to back days! With lots of new announcements and things to be excited for, we really had a good time talking about it! We also talked about our recent trips to PAX West and Jimi's trip to Pokémon Worlds!As always thank you for tuning in and make sure to join the Discord to join in on the conversations!
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  Collector's Edition: Expensive & Rare PS3 Games 07.08.2026 1h 35m

  In the words of Jacobim Mugatu, "That PS3 is so hot right now!" Thats's right, for episode 91 we are talking about that PS triple! I've always had a lot of love for the system and consider myself relatively well versed in its library, and I still feel like I learned a ton while researching this episode! Take a listen and let us know your thoughts on these games, what your favorite PS3 games and memories are, and thank you for listening!
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  Viva la Physical Media! Summer Pick-Ups and Power Hour 07.08.2026 2h 26m

  PLEASE NOTE: This episode was split into two parts due to our ability to talk too much. There is a second episode titled "Collector's Edition: Expensive & Rare PS3 Games" that will cover the main topic.Thank you all for tuning into episode 91 of the X Button Gaming Podcast! In this first part of this riveting two part episode, Jaiden, Gary, Jimi and I talk about some of the gaming and other media we have bought over the last handful of months. We love our physical media here! Then Jimi breaks down another issue of Nintendo Power in a great Power Hour. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts on Discord or in the comments wherever! Feel free to share your favorite recent pickups with us as well! Oh and make sure to check out our PS3 discussion in part b!
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  Discless in Seattle 17.07.2026 3h 3m

  Thanks for tuning into episode 90 of the X Button Gaming podcast. In this episode Jaiden, Gary, Jimi and I talk about the state of the video game industry after the recent announcement from Sony about them ending physical game production in 2026. Spoiler, we aren't happy. Then we spend some time talking about what we've been playing over the last month! Want to share your thoughts on anything we talk about this episode? Come join the Discord and join the discussion!
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  Recapping the Summer Game Fest Festivities 16.06.2026 3h 17m

  Thank you for tuning into episode 89 of the X Button Gaming podcast. In this episode we go over the main showcases from the Pseudo E3 week from this summer! Lots of good announcements and lots of things we are excited for. Make sure to join the Discord and chat with us about what games you are looking most forward to!
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  Collector's Edition: Talking About 10 of the Most Expensive Resident Evil Games 05.06.2026 2h 22m

  What's going on everybody! Thank you for joining us for episode 88! In this episode I talked... a lot. But I'm thankful to Jimi for joining me and talking about our recent pickups and hosting the power hour segment! RE is not a series James has a lot of experience with but it is a series I love and enjoy talking about! With Requiem's release in February the series has been on everyones mind and I thought, what better time to talk about it then after everyone has moved on to other things? XDThanks for checking out this episode and let us know your favorite RE items in your collection, or ones you wish you had in the comments on the episode or join the Discord!
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  Ranking Video Game Consoles on Their Design 01.05.2026 3h

  Thanks for tuning into episode 87! In this episode Jaiden, Gary and I talk about what we've been playing recently. Then for the main topic we rank the first release versions of the Nintendo, Sega, PlayStation and Xbox home consoles by how we felt about their design! It made for a fun topic to see where opinions are the same and where they differ!I appreciate you listening and make sure to join the Discord and let us know what console designs are your favorite!
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  Collector's Edition: Talking About Amiibo w/ My Amiibro's 19.04.2026 3h 2m

  Thank you for tuning into episode 86 of the X Button Gaming podcast! In this episode Jarret joins Jimi and I as we talk about the history of Amiibo and some of the more expensive ones! We definitely take a trip down memory lane in this episode(as if thats any different then normal). There is also another Power Hour and we talk about some of our recent pick ups! Make sure to join the X Button Gaming discord to join in the conversations and as always, thank you for your support!
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  Collectors Edition: Talking Recent Pickups and GameCube Heavies 20.03.2026 3h 5m

  Whats going on everyone! Thank you for tuning into the X Button Gaming Podcast! In this episode Jimi, Jaiden and I talk about some of our recent gaming pickups, we revisit Nintendo Power issue 125 in Power Hour, and compare the GameCube heavies from when we discussed it four years ago to what the market looks like today! As always, thanks for listening and make sure to join the Discord!
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  Discussing the Virtual Boy Games on NSO w/ DaileyBeating 06.03.2026 1h 48m

  Thank you for checking out this episode of the X Button Gaming podcast! In this episode DaileyBeating and I talk about some of our experiences with the Virtual Boy and give our personal rankings for the games currently on NSO. Thank you for listening and make sure to follow us on Instagram!
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  Discussing the Nintendo Partner Direct and What We've Been Playing w/ Jaiden & Gary 06.02.2026 2h 56m

  Whats going on everybody! Thank you for tuning into the X Button Gaming podcast! In this episode my friends Jaiden and Gary join me to discuss the Nintendo Partner Direct that happened today (2/5), some of our recent game pickups and what we've been playing!Been playing anything good lately? Feel free to join the X Button Gaming discord and chat with us!
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  Krispy vs. Jimi: A Collecting Challenge Throwdown 09.01.2026 3h 3m

  Episode 82 is here! For this episode, we created a challenge: to add some items to our video game collection that in theory should have been there for years! We built a ruleset and point system to spice it up and determine a winner. And the loser will be punished! Who’s your pick to win??? Take a listen to the episode, and follow along throughout the year as each of us tries to be the winner!
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  The Nintendo Switch 2 Six Months In 05.12.2025 2h 43m

  Can you believe its already been 6 months since the launch of the Switch 2?! Time flies man. Come listen as Gary, Zach, James and I talk about how things have gone so far with the Switch 2 and what we hope to see in the future! As always thanks for listening and for following the podcast!
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  Get Cozy at X Button Gaming w/ Hanna, Kristine and Jessi 31.10.2025 2h 31m

  Thank you for tuning into episode 79 or possible 80 of the X Button Gaming podcast. In this episode I have the cozy crew back on to talk about some of their favorite cozy (and some less cozy) games they've been playing! Thanks for tuning in and remember to like the podcast wherever you listen!
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  Discussing Our Top 10 Favorite Games of All Time 19.09.2025 3h 46m

  What's up everyone! As we reach the 4 year anniversary, James and I decided to talk about out individual top 10 games of all time lists! We had a lot of fun guessing each others lists and reading some of the listeners guesses of our lists!Our any of the games on our list on your list of favorites? Let us know! And as always, thanks for listening!
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  What We've Been Playing This Summer w/ DaileyBeating 05.09.2025 3h 22m

  After a bit of a hiatus we are back and talking about what we've been playing this summer! Come join Zach, Jimi and I as we have fun talking it up! And make sure to check out Zach's YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/@daileybeating?si=Llyk23ltXpfRuMaV
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  Talking About the PlayStation Vita w/ Craig 13.06.2025 2h 50m

  Its time to talk about the handheld video game system that everyone is talking about this month, the PlayStation Vita! While other shows are covering that Switch 2, here at X Button Gaming we decided to talk about a different handheld console that we have a lot of love for, even if Sony didn't. Come join Craig from CraigsGameRoom as he and I talk about some of our favorite games and memories from the PS Vita! And make sure to check out the CraigsGameRoom YouTube channel!!
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  Collector's Edition: Nintendo Switch Game Cart Revisions 23.05.2025 3h 10m

  In this modern day we are all used to buying a game and having to wait for the updates to download before we can actually play it. But what if your internet is down and you can't download that update, or you can't download the other 90% of the game so you can actually play it? Well that will be the case most of the time, but there are exceptions! Come join Rob, James and myself as we talk about the world of cart revisions on the Nintendo Switch!
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  Star Wars May the 4th Bonus Episode 04.05.2025 42m

  What's up everyone! Thank you for tuning into this bonus episode of the X Button Gaming Podcast! This episode is definitely not as game focused as normal, but instead my wife Jasmine joined me as we talked about some of my history with Star Wars. I hope you enjoy!