RetroDuo Portable Video Review - SNES & NES 2-in-1

[satoshi_matrix]

Hey guys, I thought I'd share with you my video review of the newly released RetroDuo Portable. This unit is the third of the portable SNES clones, but is third time a charm? I've split this review into two parts - hardware review and games compatibility stress test. I should have the second part up tomorrow. When I do, I'll add it to this thread.

for now, the hardware review

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq1H-HhZNH4

And again, for those curious on my thoughts on the other two portable SNES clones:

Yobo FC-16 GO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elqLpKKWgC4

Hyperkin Supaboy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAxAu6kx7Zg

[akuma632]

Great video! I can't wait to see you test out the NES game!!! Please post soon. By the way where did you get it and how much did it cost?

Also I heard they might be coming out with a Sega Genesis add on for it? And info on that?

Thanks

[satoshi_matrix]

I bought mine from www.dascheap.com/ but if you live anywhere outside the continental US, I do not recommend you buy from them. I'm in Canada, and they me jump through a lot of hoops for them to provide them with a written signature and the phone number to my creditcard branch so they could "verify" my identity. I've bought from tons of online sellers and never had to do anything so ridiculous. And then when they did confirm I'm who i say, they charged me over $30 to ship the unit and when it arrived, I had to pay $20.58 additional import taxes. bastards.

Anyway there is a Genesis adapter that's sold separately. its a pretty standard GOAC in every regard except that it uses the SNES as a base for power supply and controls. The video is handled by a completely separate composite video cable that plugs into the device itself. I dont have one because I only have a small library of Genesis games, plus I still have a CDX.

[larryinc64]

I may get the Genesis adapter, Its cheep at under 20$. If it works in the hand held, Its the ultimate portable.

[DKBananas]

I power up the trusty old Nomad for this purpose.  It would be nice to have a sharper and faster lcd on a portable.

[akuma632]

I may get the Genesis adapter, Its cheep at under $20. If it works in the hand held, Its the ultimate portable.

Where can I find the Genesis adapter ? I haven't been able to find it on Das Cheap! Please help me out.

[Teeksgib]

Those buttons are soooo far apart! Nice review.

[larryinc64]

I may get the Genesis adapter, Its cheep at under $20. If it works in the hand held, Its the ultimate portable.

Where can I find the Genesis adapter ? I haven't been able to find it on Das Cheap! Please help me out.

Amazon ASIN: B0071IDAQU

[Polygon]

I power up the trusty old Nomad for this purpose.  It would be nice to have a sharper and faster lcd on a portable.

There are people that upgrade the screens in the Nomad. Had I known that before I sold mine I would have kept it.

[satoshi_matrix]

the genesis adapter outputs video to an external video source only; you can't use it portablely. That's Nomad/GOAC clone territory.

[satoshi_matrix]

Alright guys, part 2, the SNES compatibility stress test video is up! Stay tuned for part 3 where I throw the NES NOAC through the ringer. For now, here's SNES performance!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to1-TekJP-0

[marioxb]

WAIT, WAIT, WAIT! You're saying theres a way to play Genesis games on a real SNES? That's crazy! What is this, Star Trek? The Twilight Zone?

[larryinc64]

the genesis adapter outputs video to an external video source only; you can't use it portablely. That's Nomad/GOAC clone territory.

It is made by the same company. http://retroduoportable.com/ says it works.

[satoshi_matrix]

Sorry I can't say for sure either way as I don't own it!

But anyway guys, here's the much anticipated part 3 where I showcase and stress test the NES RetroPort that the RDP comes with. Which NES games will it play well, which will it fail miserably at? Come find out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3aJn2rqxGc

I had hoped to make this the final installment, but I ran out of time that youtube will allow. So therefore, I'll be bringing you guys one final video installment where I'll showcase a few more games people have asked me if they run on the RDP and give my final thoughts and verdict on the RDP.

Enjoy!

[akuma632]

Thanks for the NES review, I was most looking forward to that part of your video's on the RDP.  Wish you had the Genesis adapter to show some of the Sega games on it as well.

So the SNES power pack does work and the NES will not work? And Castlevania 3 (NES) works if you MOD the RetroPort? Just trying to clear it all up.

By the way what kinda out put cable do you suggest if people like me don't have the SupaBoy out put cable just hanging around when we want to play out RDP on the TV? Just wondering