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Hyperkin RetroN 5: HD Gaming Console for Game Boy Advance/ Game Boy Color/ Game Boy/ Super NES/ NES/ Super Famicom/ Famicom/ Genesis/ Mega Drive/ Sega Master System (Black)

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  • Multiple System Compatibility: The RetroN 5 allows you to play your favorite NES, SNES, Super Famicom, Genesis, Mega Drive, Famicom, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and GBA cartridges on one system. You can also play Master System games with the use of the Power Base Converter.*

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Hyperkin RetroN 5: HD Gaming Console for Game Boy Advance/ Game Boy Color/ Game Boy/ Super NES/ NES/ Super Famicom/ Famicom/ Genesis/ Mega Drive/ Sega Master System (Black)


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Hyperkin RetroN 5: HD Gaming Console for GBA/ GBC/ GB/ SNES/ NES/ Super Famicom/ Famicom/ Genesis/ Mega Drive/ Master System

The ultimate HD remake: Hyperkin presents the RetroN 5, a revolutionary modern way to experience classic games in high definition; the first of its kind with an all-digital HD output. The RetroN 5 supports NES, Famicom, SNES, Super Famicom, Genesis, Mega Drive, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, & Game Boy Advance cartridges with enhanced resolution, improved interpolated sound, screenshot capture, & the ability to have on the fly save states. The RetroN5 is the retro gaming console that brings you back to a world where recharging health is a cheat code, you can have as many guns as you want, & achievements aren’t just some numbers on a screen.

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Software

The RetroN 5 has an on screen user interface bringing the comforts of modern consoles to retro gaming. Game Genie is built in to make sure that your nostalgia isn’t killed by games more difficult than you remember. The RetroN 5 cleans up & upconverts your games to clean, crisp HD resolution. If you like it old school, you always have that option with the included 'scanlines' video filter. Dynamic controller mapping allows full customization, even with original controllers. The RetroN 5’s save state feature allows you to save at any point in your game and be able to come back exactly where you left off, no passwords needed. Access these features without ever having to end your play session or reset your game with a touch of the Home button, bringing the convenience of a modern console to retro gaming.

Controller

Every RetroN 5 comes packed with a wireless controller. It features an D-pad, two shoulder triggers, a start and select button, as well as 4 macro and 8 controller buttons. All of these are programmable and can be mapped to any command through the settings menu. The controller also has four blue LED lights indicating its battery life, and recharges through an included Micro-USB cable which connects to the RetroN 5. It will be able to control the RetroN 5 and play all supported games.

System

The RetroN 5 has 5 cartridge ports supporting NES, Famicom, SNES, Super Famicom, Genesis, Mega Drive, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance. The RetroN 5 has an HD port with a maximum output resolution of 720p and supports up to 60 frames per second. Digital enhancement features are available for all game formats. PAL and NTSC versions of games are supported for HD upconversion and filters, even on NTSC televisions.Side mounted SNES, NES, and Genesis controller slots allow for play with your original controllers.For those who want to go wireless, the bundled wireless controller has a range of over 25 feet. RetroN 5 offers the versatility to play the way you want. The rear SD card slot gives you the ability to expand your save memory and save screenshots. Screenshots are saved as JPEG images for easy sharing from your computer to popular social media sites. Finally, share that high score, epic platform jump, or secret warp zone.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
1,257 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value, ease of setup, and appearance of the video game software. For example, they mention it's a great buy, it pays for itself in functionality and convenience, and it has a user-friendly interface. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, performance, speed, and compatibility.

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35 customers mention27 positive8 negative

Customers like the ease of setup of the video game software. They say it uses HDMI and is easy to use. They also find it isn't so finicky, has a very user friendly interface, and is convenient and space saving. Customers also say that the updates and cheats are easy to install. They mention that it's the most convenient way to play retro games and that it is easier to have one hookup.

"...And no, you don’t actually need the controller, but it adds a lot of that convenience and additional feature access like a home button, shortcuts..." Read more

"...the convenience of having all your consoles in one and the ease of playing on an HD TV make the Retron 5 worth a purchase, or at least a test at..." Read more

"...Easy to hook up and it really is pretty cool how once you put a game in it loads it up and the game name come up at the top and you are ready to play...." Read more

"...Running through HDMI makes the games look very crisp, and very easy to hook up to any modern display and widely used capture devices like the Elgato..." Read more

33 customers mention27 positive6 negative

Customers like the value of the video game software. They say it's a great buy, absolutely worth the money and time, and works fine. The price is a bit steep, but it pays for itself in functionality and convenience. Customers also mention that it'll be well worth the wait. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to retro game lovers.

"...This is definitely worth the money." Read more

"...console to play many retro games so you can have a convenient, overall good package to play those games on modern TVs either for pure enjoyment or..." Read more

"...The price is a bit steep but it pays for itself in functionality and convenience...." Read more

"...my childhood (and a few I missed out on), this console is worth the price of admission...." Read more

31 customers mention31 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the video game software. They mention that it improves the visual quality of their game, making the images look very good. They also appreciate the HDMI graphics, filters, and the good design. Customers also say that the graphical upscaling is better done than they expected, and that the games display on their HDTV beautifully.

"...In addition to that the filters allow the games in some cases to look amazing...." Read more

"...First of all, the Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games look phenomenal. So much better than through the Gamecube's GB adapter...." Read more

"...+ Awesome sound, graphics look great in HDMI+ Controller is bluetooth+ Lots of configuration options to adjust video/audio-..." Read more

"...Colors are dead on as are the proportions on every sprite assuming you use the original resolution scaling...." Read more

230 customers mention119 positive111 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the product. Some mention that playing games on the Retron looks amazing compared to the original consoles, and it's one of the best consoles they have purchased. However, others say that the controller is one of ugliest they've ever used and makes a horrible clicking noise.

"...Playing games on the Retron looks amazing compared to the original consoles, even when I have set them up for HD output...." Read more

"...It's ugly as sin, uncomfortable to hold, and button presses do not feel right. I mean, it works for sure, I just don't want to use it...." Read more

"The product on the paper is great, and even with it's slight flaws (on a normal functional unit), it opts to be great...." Read more

"...The ups are very promising, they add a lot of great options to a variety of old consoles, not just centralizing five (or eight, with the adapter)..." Read more

111 customers mention71 positive40 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the product. Some mention that the two wireless controllers work amazingly well, while others say that it doesn't work as it should. The unit works with almost every game that they've tried, and runs the games as promised. However, some customers report issues with the controller and the ability to play homebrew cartridges.

"...So far there's no problems with the system, all cartridge and controller ports work properly...." Read more

"...Its not all bad; the filters work really well for making the games look their best. Other features like instant saving and transfers function...." Read more

"...He confirmed that this unit, indeed, does not work as it should (like his)...." Read more

"...The GBA games I was able to put in all worked flawlessly. The games have never sounded, looked, or maybe even played better from the cartridge!..." Read more

41 customers mention14 positive27 negative

Customers are mixed about the speed of the video game software. Some mention that there isn't really any input delay, it loads fast, and arrives fast. They also find it comfortable, responsive, and nice. However, others say that there's a bit of lag, the controller isn’t fast or precise enough, and the update process is horrendous.

"...For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term; input lag is the delay between when you perform an action on the controller and when said action..." Read more

"...It is so nice you put the game in and it loads fast and you are ready to play...." Read more

"...If the Hyperkin site is no longer available, the system is a brick without the update...." Read more

"...(lags quite a bit). In time, I think these issues will be corrected...." Read more

30 customers mention12 positive18 negative

Customers are mixed about the compatibility of the product. Some mention that it has the best compatibility out of any aftermarket clone system, and works with almost every cartridge. However, others say that it does not recognize many games, does not work with multi-carts, and does not support most reproduction carts.

"...You must update this system to play all cartridges. It is not compatible with all games otherwise...." Read more

"...State saves are pretty standard on any emulator, but it can automatically save and load games when turning off and on, as well as playing other..." Read more

"...+ Lots of configuration options to adjust video/audio- Compatibility is not 100% out of the box (install the latest firmware!!!)-..." Read more

"...This console also allows me to dump games and saves (with special cfw), so if you're looking for a device to dump games with, this is it...." Read more

23 customers mention0 positive23 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the charge of the video game software. For example, they mention that it won't even power on, the NES portion stopped working, and the power adapter stopped working. Some say that the controller stopped working within the week.

"...with my unit: the led lights on the front panel blink and turn on rather randomly, and different way every time despite doing the same thing...." Read more

"...Except for Super Street Fighter II on the Genesis, which wouldn't run at all. I'm told this is known, and Hyperkin's working on it)..." Read more

"...didn't make it. JAN 10 2016 died. Will not turn on." Read more

"...Like almost everyone, at first i thought it was dead because it didn't turn on. Wish i'd read recent reviews before i ran into that...." Read more

Great system!
4 Stars
Great system!
I was recommended this as an alternative to constantly screwing with my old system for them to work, I can't say I am disappointed with the purchase. The price is a bit steep but it pays for itself in functionality and convenience. I just set this bad boy on top of my PC and swap the hdmi port from the PC to the RetroN and play away.The controller, on top of being wireless and comfy to hold, has the most satisfying clicking sound I've ever heard. I am guessing they are mechanical switches and they really feel good to press. The joystick feels a bit weird on some games though, it's hard to explain but just pop in a Pokemon game and you'll see what I am talking about.The emulation is flawless as far as I can tell and the filters really make the game look superb. Honestly I was surprised by how much better the games look with the filters on, I saw some pictures online before I purchased it but to actually see it on my monitor just really sold it for me.Two downsides however...One is the bone crushing grip the pins have on my NES games. The first time I played a game in it and tried to remove it I honestly thought it had some kind of built-in locking mechanism that held the game still for you, after some research in the manual and online I found that it wasn't the case. It's kind of ridiculous how much it effort it takes to remove my games sometimes.Second one is very small but it really bugs me to no end. No dust cover for the Gameboy slot. Why is that? All the other slots have some kind of dust protection (even all the controller ports have some very, very nice dust covers... kudos to that) but why leave the GB out. For one, when a GB cart is not in the system you see this green bit that kind of breaks up the aesthetics of the system. Secondly.... DUST! It's the bane electronics and protecting from it is pretty darn important. It's a small issue but it really does irk me.Overall, it's a good buy. Even with it's few flaws, I would recommend any retro gamer to pick this up. It's one of those things you can just stick somewhere and forget about it until you wanna pick up some sticks and play your favorite classics and it really does help with the clutter usually associated with having a million different old systems hooked up to a single TV, just forget about all that and pick one of these up.
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Luis M
5.0 out of 5 stars Un sueño hecho realidad para los que nos gustan los juegos retro (si se usa adecuadamente)
Reviewed in Mexico on October 2, 2018
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Cliente Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Buena consola, cumple su función y aun mas
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Jumbo
5.0 out of 5 stars Eine Super Retrokonsole für moderne HD-TV-Geräte !
Reviewed in Germany on August 3, 2017
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Giorgio Fonda
5.0 out of 5 stars Il retron5 è come super ghoul'n ghost
Reviewed in Italy on November 22, 2016
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Travis
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this thing now I need some games :)
Reviewed in Canada on July 2, 2015
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