Retro Duo

[sheep2001]

Can anyone stateside please tell me if the power adapter that comes with this version of the retro duo:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SNES-NES-System-Retro-Duo-2-in-1-Console-Black-Red-NEW-/280815480264?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4161e82dc8   
is 110/220v self switching? or does it have an internal power unit which would require me to get a step down transofrmer?

And if it's actually any good! 

[Arseen]

The original power adapter that comes with it can handle 90-230 volts.

Power input to the console is 5 volts.

And it's Ok, exept best video output is svhs, where as the real  US SNES can do RGB.
Controllers are shit, but real SNES controllers work perfect with this.

[wiggy]

Most modern AC adapters are designed to be happy with with 120 or 220

[sheep2001]

Most modern AC adapters are designed to be happy with with 120 or 220

Yeah - i figured - just wanted to make sure...............so.........i bought it.

Never had a NES, was always a master system guy - now to buy up some classic nes games (and yes, i'll probably end up with a real nes too at some point) - main reason for this is i'm currently fed up with non working EU snes import adaptors - so this should at least allow me to play MOST of my SFC games.  Just need somone to release a converted US SNES in an attractive shell, and i'd be all set...........i wonder.............LOL

And thanks for confirming Arseen - do you have one of these?

[Arseen]

And thanks for confirming Arseen - do you have one of these?

3

Black/Red
Red/Gold
White/Blue

[Arseen]

And to use it in UK you need this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-EU-AU-US-To-UK-AC-POWER-PLUG-Socket-ADAPTER-Adaptor-TRAVEL-CONVERTER-/280908021908?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item41676c4094

doesn't alter current, just the plug.

[sheep2001]

Ah...but I'm in France!  Got plent of adapters though - thanks. 

[Arseen]

Ah...but I'm in France!  Got plent of adapters though - thanks. 

Oh, right just clicked your profile. It still says UK.

[wiggy]

Most modern AC adapters are designed to be happy with with 120 or 220

Yeah - i figured - just wanted to make sure...............so.........i bought it.

Never had a NES, was always a master system guy - now to buy up some classic nes games (and yes, i'll probably end up with a real nes too at some point) - main reason for this is i'm currently fed up with non working EU snes import adaptors - so this should at least allow me to play MOST of my SFC games.  Just need somone to release a converted US SNES in an attractive shell, and i'd be all set...........i wonder.............LOL

And thanks for confirming Arseen - do you have one of these?

Yeah yeah yeah.  I hear ya.  I've been busy getting the site for my other product back up and running www.wiggyshifties.com

Still trying to work out a few bugs, but a buddy is helping me.  I'm still working on it.  Don't go thinking it's been abandoned or anything

[sheep2001]

Ah...but I'm in France!  Got plent of adapters though - thanks. 

Oh, right just clicked your profile. It still says UK.

Ooopsy.  Fixed! 

[Dr.Agon]

no need to buy a NTSC snes, (except of course to support wiggy, in the hope he'll do something even more awesome!), pal snes can be easily modded to play JAP./US games

http://www.mmmonkey.co.uk/snes-5060hz-switch-with-lockout-switch/

although the guide says US mario RPG doesnt work my copy does, so...

of course i would say mod it, its a bit of an obsession of mine!

[lcvolt]

i think the better one is the retron 3 console. it plays nes, snes, and genesis games. it comes with inalambric controllers, but sadly they are made like genesis controllers. it would be nice, but there are no shoulder buttons, which makes snes games with the use of those ones really bad. it is compatible with nes snes and genesis controllers whatsoever, and it comes in a pretty good looking red color (unless you buy the ugly grey one). i have only seen it on the internet, and some retro game stores (overpriced though), so i dont know whether it is good or not. it has a n s video output, which makes it better so you can play it on your standard LCD TV. the s video only works for snes and genesis. im not sure about the nes, maybe it works but doesn't look as good as the others. after all, HD 8 bit graphics are not really amusing

[Moviefan2k4]

I bought a Retro Duo for my mother about 3 years ago; it worked for a couple of months, then started having problems. The NES carts had to be positioned just right, or they wouldn't load at all, and the controllers didn't respond accurately at all. That's why I don't use cloned systems anymore; refurbished originals all the way.

[sheep2001]

Oh well, I've bought it now.

The reason I don't want to mod my uk snes for NTSC is that the cart door needs to be widened, making it ugly and it will fill with dust.    I may get it modded, and just use it for pal/NTSC j,  as I currently don't have any NTSC u carts.  Although I was reminded yesterday of a game that I loved as a kid and only got a US release, SOS.  The one where you are trapped on a sinking cruise ship and you have to rescue people and escape. 

[Blueprint]

not a fan of retro repro consoles they always break, at least the last one i had.

hope yours work well...