In reading the reviews, it feels like some folks were expecting something on the level of the GAEMS Guardian Pro for less than half the price ($279.99 vs. $599.99 at the time I purchased it).
Make no mistake, this is a very good portable gaming solution. The case itself is solid, and the straps allow a console (in my case a PS4) to stay it it snugly both during travel and when it's in use. The monitor looks great, both in terms of colors and blacks. The speakers are fine, but if you're looking for audiophile-level sound you shouldn't be relying on built-in speakers anyway.
It's heavy, but there's not really any way around that if you want protection. There isn't a lot of wasted space on the interior, which helps keep the case as small and portable as it can be.
In terms of portability, it's about as portable as the old "Macintosh Portable." Technically true, but it's more "draggable" than something you're going to happily tote around with you.
It includes everything you need - power adapter, a short HDMI cable, and an accessories bag. You might want to pick up a few extras, like an extra power cable for whichever console you have and a longer HDMI cable in case you're traveling with it and you want to hook it up to a regular TV.
Can you get a better portable gaming system? Yes. But don't expect to get it for the price of this unit, and this one, in my opinion, should be a great solution for the vast majority of people.
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From the manufacturer
GAEMS was founded in 2009 by 2 competitive gamers that traveled extensively for business. No product existed for console gaming on the road, so they created the world’s first Personal Gaming Environment. GAEMS has won multiple awards and achieved critical acclaim for development of robust, high-performance, portable gaming devices.
GAEMS Sentinel offers the ultimate combination of lightweight portability and a lighting fast 17.3” FHD Anti-Glare IPS panel wrapped inside a sleek and patented design. Plug your favorite gaming headset into one of two 3.5mm audio output jacks, invite a friend to join with theirs or crank up the sound via GAEMS on board 3W stereo speakers that are chambered and tuned for great gaming sound.
GAEMS Sentinel takes gaming to a whole new level of performance and convenience. TSA friendly dimensions means Sentinel will fit most overhead carry-on compartments or can slide conveniently under a seat! Take your Sentinel everywhere and GAME ANYWHERE!
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Whether you immerse yourself in the fantasy world of casual RPG style games or in the performance demanding battlefield of an FPS instead; Sentinel ensures that your experience will be great wherever you choose to play. |
GAEMS Sentinel uses only the best 17.3” IPS Full HD gaming panels to deliver 1920 x 1080 experiences at 60HZ. High contrast, rich colours and better viewing angles (170°/170°) than any TN gaming monitor can provide. |
Sentinel shields your supported Xbox or PlayStation console from bumps and bruises while in transit as well as protecting several brands of Mini-ITX and Micro-ATX PCs. GAEMS has been trusted to do this globally for many years. |
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| Display | 19" 720p LED | 17.3" 1080p IPS | 24" 1440p IPS |
| Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Response Time | 10ms | 5ms GTG | 9ms GTG (w/Overdrive) |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Connectivity | HDMI Input - supports 720p (native) or 1080p (scaled) | HDMI Input - supports 1080p (native) | HDMI 1.4 (1x), USB 3.0 @ 1.8A (1x), USB 3.0 @ 0.9A (2x) |
| Audio | 2 x Integrated Stereo Speakers with dual 3.5mm stereo headphone jacks | 2 x Integrated Stereo Speakers with dual 3.5mm stereo headphone jacks | 2x 9w Stereo Speaker, 12v power amp, 2x Subwoofer, dual headphone jacks |
| Adapter Input Voltage | 100-240v AC | 100-240v AC | 100-240v AC |
| Compatibility | Xbox One, Xbox 360 E, Xbox 360 S, Xbox 360 Elite, PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 3 | Xbox One S/X, Playstation 3/4/Pro, PC, Mobile Devices | Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox One S ADE, PS4, PS4 Pro, Atx PC, Mobile Devices |
| Accessories | Right angle HDMI cable, Storage Bags, Shoulder Strap, Power Supply | HDMI Cable, Power Supply, Accessory Bag, Wall Mount Adapter | Power Supply, HDMI Cable, USB Cable, PS4 Pro Dongle Cable, Fleece Cable Pouch |
| Weight and Dimensions | (L) 50.2 cm x (D) 17.8 cm x (H) 42.5 cm x (W) 5.2 kg | (L) 43 cm (D) 10.7 cm x (H) 42.4 cm x (W) 5.9 kg | (L) 73.6 cm x (D) 21.3 cm x (H) 46 cm x (W) 15.9 kg |
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My wife and I are both moderate PS4 gamers. After our daughter was born, our solution of her using the living room tv and me using a computer monitor on the coffee table was no longer practical. At that point, I moved my monitor to a separate bedroom and would mainly surf the web on an iPad while my wife would play on the living room tv.Since our daughter has grown up a bit now, I wanted to get into gaming a bit more, but I knew that the monitor on a coffee table still wasn't a good solution. Enter GAEMS. I found the Sentinel as an alternative to getting a $2000 gaming laptop. This unit is great because I can play my PS4 on the couch with my wife at the same time! So far, we've on played Fallout 76. This screen is 17", but it doesn't sacrifice quality. The image is very crisp and clear. The built in speakers are loud, I tend to keep them about 10-20 out of 100.The design of the case is very sleek. It's made of a hard plastic. The only thing that's a bit of a pain is trying to reinstall the HDMI cable to the PS4 without loosening one of the straps that keep the PS4 secure if I need to pack up the Sentinel to move it. Speaking of which: no, you cannot leave the HDMI cable connected and shut the case. That can cause damage to the system. They do provide you with a bag to keep the remote controller, monitor power cord, hdmi cable, and video game power cord.There is a 24" monitor coming out by summer from GAEMS, but that will be marketed to the professional gamer who is looking to stream as well.All in all, I am very happy with this!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2019
First of all, I'm a real person and not a paid or fake reviewer. With that said, this gaming kit is TREMENDOUS. I play a lot of games with my daughter, and figured out that with a few adapters, we could play our Nintendo Wii-U in the car. But not Xbox or PS4. So we took a chance and got this GAEMS kit.
This changed everything. Not only can we play on the go, but the display has no lag, crisp visuals, and comes in a cool little hardened briefcase enclosure. Which is perfect, because it's sealed up pretty good, might even be spill-or-rain resistant (not that I ever want to find out). This wouldn't be possible if the power cord came out of the outside (like the other reviewer said).
The speakers aren't good, but they're not bad, either. They're exactly, acceptable. Useable for when you game with others, but you'll wanna use headphones for solo play. Which is OK to me, because good speakers use strong magnets, and magnets are HEAVY. So anything better than "decent" sound would make it tough to carry around.
I have a 4k TV, but usually game on it in 1080p, because that way my Xbox 1x and PS4 Pro can push out 60 frames per second (on 4k usually they output around 30 fps).
So since I'm used to HD resolution anyway (1080p), this display wasn't a step down. It was, surprisingly, an UPGRADE- because with all those pixels stuffed into 17 inch, it looks fantastic. It has no lag or ghosting at all, so that might be better than some full-size TVs, too.
I don't normally write reviews. Click and see. I wrote this one because I feel grateful. This kit in my opinion, is worth *more* than what I paid here on Amazon. Well, now we're square!
This changed everything. Not only can we play on the go, but the display has no lag, crisp visuals, and comes in a cool little hardened briefcase enclosure. Which is perfect, because it's sealed up pretty good, might even be spill-or-rain resistant (not that I ever want to find out). This wouldn't be possible if the power cord came out of the outside (like the other reviewer said).
The speakers aren't good, but they're not bad, either. They're exactly, acceptable. Useable for when you game with others, but you'll wanna use headphones for solo play. Which is OK to me, because good speakers use strong magnets, and magnets are HEAVY. So anything better than "decent" sound would make it tough to carry around.
I have a 4k TV, but usually game on it in 1080p, because that way my Xbox 1x and PS4 Pro can push out 60 frames per second (on 4k usually they output around 30 fps).
So since I'm used to HD resolution anyway (1080p), this display wasn't a step down. It was, surprisingly, an UPGRADE- because with all those pixels stuffed into 17 inch, it looks fantastic. It has no lag or ghosting at all, so that might be better than some full-size TVs, too.
I don't normally write reviews. Click and see. I wrote this one because I feel grateful. This kit in my opinion, is worth *more* than what I paid here on Amazon. Well, now we're square!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2019
My wife and I are both moderate PS4 gamers. After our daughter was born, our solution of her using the living room tv and me using a computer monitor on the coffee table was no longer practical. At that point, I moved my monitor to a separate bedroom and would mainly surf the web on an iPad while my wife would play on the living room tv.
Since our daughter has grown up a bit now, I wanted to get into gaming a bit more, but I knew that the monitor on a coffee table still wasn't a good solution. Enter GAEMS. I found the Sentinel as an alternative to getting a $2000 gaming laptop. This unit is great because I can play my PS4 on the couch with my wife at the same time! So far, we've on played Fallout 76. This screen is 17", but it doesn't sacrifice quality. The image is very crisp and clear. The built in speakers are loud, I tend to keep them about 10-20 out of 100.
The design of the case is very sleek. It's made of a hard plastic. The only thing that's a bit of a pain is trying to reinstall the HDMI cable to the PS4 without loosening one of the straps that keep the PS4 secure if I need to pack up the Sentinel to move it. Speaking of which: no, you cannot leave the HDMI cable connected and shut the case. That can cause damage to the system. They do provide you with a bag to keep the remote controller, monitor power cord, hdmi cable, and video game power cord.
There is a 24" monitor coming out by summer from GAEMS, but that will be marketed to the professional gamer who is looking to stream as well.
All in all, I am very happy with this!
Since our daughter has grown up a bit now, I wanted to get into gaming a bit more, but I knew that the monitor on a coffee table still wasn't a good solution. Enter GAEMS. I found the Sentinel as an alternative to getting a $2000 gaming laptop. This unit is great because I can play my PS4 on the couch with my wife at the same time! So far, we've on played Fallout 76. This screen is 17", but it doesn't sacrifice quality. The image is very crisp and clear. The built in speakers are loud, I tend to keep them about 10-20 out of 100.
The design of the case is very sleek. It's made of a hard plastic. The only thing that's a bit of a pain is trying to reinstall the HDMI cable to the PS4 without loosening one of the straps that keep the PS4 secure if I need to pack up the Sentinel to move it. Speaking of which: no, you cannot leave the HDMI cable connected and shut the case. That can cause damage to the system. They do provide you with a bag to keep the remote controller, monitor power cord, hdmi cable, and video game power cord.
There is a 24" monitor coming out by summer from GAEMS, but that will be marketed to the professional gamer who is looking to stream as well.
All in all, I am very happy with this!
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Beth Brooks
Worth the investment, awesome product
Reviewed in Canada on August 1, 2021
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Reviewed in Canada on August 1, 2021
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Martín Colin
Súper recomendable
Reviewed in Mexico on March 21, 2021
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Reviewed in Mexico on March 21, 2021
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