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General and Gaming => Classic Video Games => Topic started by: justin8301 on March 24, 2013, 02:32:12 pm
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Hyperkin recently announced their newest console will have a GBA slot and a Famicon slot making it the Retron 5.
It's got HDMI and will upscale all your retro games to 720p!
I've been using the Retron 3 for a while now and am really looking forward to this new one.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/24/hyperkin-retron-5-plays-cartridges-of-nine-classic-consoles/
Anyone else on board?
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If I didn't already own those consoles, I would. That's a helluva deal.
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If they made a system that played Every disc based system, I'd be on it. But, llike burning doom, I already own most of those systems, so I'll pass.
Plus I don't like "retro systems". and would rather own the original hardware instead.
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This is the cadillac of game systems! I want one. :D
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I own most of the systems as well, but its nice to have once console sitting next to my tv instead of 3-5. Plus it upconverts them so it'll look better on my bigscreen
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Didn't earlier models have an Atari 2600 slot? Why take that out? The Game Boy slots have to be tiny, so they should have all fit.
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I'm wondering about the vectrex slot. How can it call itself retro while ignoring the vectrex? Who cares if it needs the vector monitor. It should come with the monitor as a 32x style add on. 8)
I don't know, as a retro collector, I like the genuine thing. I can get everything in emulation. Is there a difference between software emulation and hardware emulation, at least in spirit? Computers are more or less turing machines. Machines capable of mimicking other machines. The line between hardware and programming is very blurred. I think instead of buying a retron, I would just connect a PC with emulators on it. To me it is the same thing. Whether the rom is stored on a hard drive or a cassette is inconsequential. The retro part of me only cares about the nostalgia that the actual product creates.
Needless to say though, they are cool machines. I'm just not the market.
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I'll admit, I'm kinda stoked. The only down side is the Retron series are buggy as hell. Their Retron 3's were blah.
Although I got a kick out of this line in the article.
"Hyperkin has developed a reputation for modern takes on legendary game consoles that are often better than the real thing. "
RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT. ::)
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These things aren't as accurate as genuine hardware, PC emulation or even XBLA/VC/PSN ports so I find them pretty much useless.
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i Bought a fc3 and liked it for a while but the slots got worn out and audio was shit.I know retron isn't the same as fc(yobo) but they both are muilti gaming consoles.I do like the room it saves but it doesn't have the nostalgia factor.plus the controllers don't feel right for the game.Biggest problem I see...No D-pad :'( Otherwise I'd have not problem picking one of these bad boys up...I'll prolly just wait for some reviews on it.
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As far as I know, the Retron systems allow use of any other controller for the systems they are playing
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I'm very interested in this thing. I've got a projector-based home theater and my old consoles look awful hooked up on it via a 25' composite cable. It's one device I can hook up through HDMI, upscales games to 720p and is a perfect fit for my HT.
We'll see how the reviews pan out when it comes out. Here's hoping for the best.
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I have the Hyperkin retron3 but this was because they told me that the wireless was delayed and half the time didn't work properly so you can use your regular old controllers with it to play the games you remember. I'm still iffy about the wireless Bluetooth controller as I'm afraid I will have the same problems from my retron3 wireless controllers
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I have the retro duo and tossed the controllers immediately. SNES official controllers are some of the best so there was no reason for me to use anything else. :)
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I would love to have a wireless controller that worked with this system. I'm afraid of people who want to look at my collection while I'm playing will try and trip over wires. well that and less messy wire mess and not have to worry about short wires
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Ive heard that the messiah controllers for the SNES are by far the best wireless option. While I love wireless controllers on my PS3 (TV is quite a distance from the couch so wireless definitely makes more sense and their recharge option is fantastic) I really prefer wired controllers for most systems.
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If this bad boy can successfully upscale GBA games to 720p, I'm in.
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If this bad boy can successfully upscale GBA games to 720p, I'm in.
I don't know if I would want to see 240x160 upscaled to 720p...
I kind of wonder if the retron upscale would actually rival a scart RGB to component video setup for things like the genesis. Technically speaking, scart to component should be the most optimal setup for video. HDMI would only cause a loss in quality unless through emulation.
For instance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZakQhQbjbRU
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As much as I love having the individual consoles, I will probably get a RetroN 5 so I can have most of them in one console. In case I want to do any travelling with my retro games. :D
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I'm going to wait until other people get it first to see if it does anything better than a modded Wii can. I'd also like to hear if it manages to run flash carts. That would actually be kind of weird if it did and you did a save state on the flash cart's menu screen...
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I will be getting it for sure. but then again any system they put out I will get >_>.
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Depending on it's price, Ill probably end up getting one somewhere down the line.
I like to take bring my consoles to my friend's places.
This would work perfect for throwing in a bag with a couple of games.
I stumbled across the announcement for the Retron 5 when I was looking to buy a 3.
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Ive heard that the messiah controllers for the SNES are by far the best wireless option.
I have the Messiah NES and SNES controllers and their performance is amazing, though most people are not a fan of the control pad. It's not a typical d-pad, but a disc and it can be tricky for games that require precision like Ninja Gaiden, as it might register an up for what you intend to be a right/left. For games that require less precision, they're wonderful.