Generation 16-Bit
Generation 16-Bit (@generation16-bit51) is a French channel from France covering retro gaming and handheld emulation consoles. With about 11,400 subscribers and a median of roughly 2,200 views per video, it posts about 41 videos a year. Sponsored integrations are quoted at $150 to $250 per video.
French retro gaming reviewer with strong views on handheld emulation hardware
- Median of about 2,200 views per video with a 90th percentile near 12,700 views
- Roughly 41 uploads in the past year, about 13 in the last 90 days
- Reviews of Retroid, Anbernic, AYN and Steam Deck hardware reach a hardware-focused audience
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- product review, unboxing, how-to tutorial, live stream
- Tone
- enthusiastic, technical
- Language
- French
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- 8 to 12 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- retro handheld consoles, gaming accessories, PC hardware, 3D printers
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Video descriptions in the last 50 uploads link to a ZIGBUY purchase link with a promo code for a monitor review, suggesting affiliate arrangements.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
No flagged content found in recent titles or descriptions; the channel is focused on hardware and retro games.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 11k | 2.2k | 13 |
Benchmark score: 40 / 100
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Recent videos
▶Ce que donne la Retroid Pocket Nova en main ! #handheld #ret · 1.2k views
▶Retroid Pocket Nova : enfin la console 4:3 ultime ? · 15k views
▶Trimui Brick Pro le test #trimuibrickpro #test #consoleporta · 1.7k viewsLast three uploads, latest 4 days ago.
🎮 Bienvenue sur Generation 16-BIT ! Passionné de jeux vidéo depuis les années 80, j’ai grandi avec la NES, la Game Boy, la Super Nintendo et la PlayStation, avant de découvrir l’univers du PC et de l’émulation à la fin des années 90. Depuis, cette passion ne m’a jamais quitté ! J’aime explorer, tester et repousser les limites des machines, aussi bien côté matériel que logiciel. 🕹️ Sur cette chaîne, rétrogaming et nouvelles technologies se rencontrent à travers des tests approfondis de consoles portables, de machines dédiées à l’émulation et d’accessoires gaming : Anbernic, Retroid Pocket, A
About Generation 16-Bit
Generation 16-Bit is a French YouTube channel run by a retro gaming enthusiast who has followed video games since the 1980s. The channel, with about 11,400 subscribers, publishes detailed reviews and tutorials on retro handheld consoles, emulation machines and gaming accessories, including Retroid, Anbernic, AYN and Steam Deck devices. Uploads run at roughly 41 videos a year, and most are long-form reviews of 8 to 12 minutes, with occasional short clips.
The audience is estimated to be mostly French-speaking gaming hardware enthusiasts, largely men aged 25 to 44, though these figures are estimates and not channel analytics. Sponsored integration pricing is set at $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views on long-form videos, which puts a typical integration at $150 to $250 per video. That is comparable to a paid-ad CPM of $10 to $30, so the channel suits brands that want specific, engaged hardware buyers.
Brands in consumer electronics, retro gaming accessories and PC hardware should consider this channel. Its hardware reviews give a direct context for product placement.
Written from Generation 16-Bit's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Generation 16-Bit can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Generation
How much does Generation 16-Bit charge for a sponsored video?
Generation 16-Bit's sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video, based on a median of about 2,200 views on long-form uploads. Final pricing depends on the brief, deliverables and timing, and should be confirmed directly with the creator.
What does Generation 16-Bit post about on YouTube?
Generation 16-Bit reviews retro gaming hardware, including handheld emulation consoles from Retroid, Anbernic, AYN and Trimui, plus PC monitors, 3D printers and gaming accessories. Videos mix long reviews, short unboxings and step-by-step emulation tutorials, mostly in French.
How do I contact Generation 16-Bit for a brand deal?
The creator's business contact is listed in the channel description. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.
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