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Retron 5 (aka 4)
SnesGuy:
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--- Quote from: SnesGuy on March 24, 2013, 10:59:21 PM ---Yea I've heard some bad things about hyperkin, but I've also heard bad about retro bit and I like my RDP and RD.
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The RDP? As in the Retro Duo Portable? Ugh, I hate that thing! It smells like a black magic marker, and stinks up the carts you plug in as well. And even if you can ignore that, it's super finicky! Most of the time games won't load without multiple attempts. And after all that, the battery is pretty underwhelming.
I could rant more, and I have (on Amazon), but I digress. These multiplat consoles are nice for people who don't think they can get their hands on the real consoles. But I'm not impressed.
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I have the newer version that came out last year, don't have a problem loading SNES games. NES, if you touch that adapter at all, yeea. I bought it for SNES games though.
wiggy:
--- Quote from: SnesGuy on March 24, 2013, 10:59:21 PM ---
Your pic is pretty ugly, this Black version isn't so bad though. Yea I've heard some bad things about hyperkin, but I've also heard bad about retro bit and I like my RDP and RD.
As much as I love original hard ware, I just don't have room to have half of what I want hooked up. (barely have room for the retro duo and Saturn thats there). I have a pretty decent genesis collection. never touch it because its a pain in the ass to dig out my genesis. (and the lcd in my nomad is acting up)
Also, was never a fan of GC. Would annoy me to hook it up just for the GB player.
If it does half of what its advertised as doing I'll buy two.
Guess I'll be the guinea pig, and if its good I'll sell you my spare xP
I just hope they don't go with that as the final controller design >_>
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It's not ugly because it's red. It's ugly because it's a horrible design. Plus, a photo is going to give a FAR clearer image of what something will actually looks like versus a 3D render (which is all that black pic is).
I get that it solves a problem for lots of us (consolidation). There's no dispute there. Like I said, if it ends up being a decent peice of kit, then I'll gladly grab one (and modify the hell out of that shell :P ).
Also, I can help you with that Nomad issue ;)
AlveinHero:
When Retron 5 comes out, I'm gonna get some PAL SNES games.
sniperlobster:
--- Quote from: AlveinHero on March 27, 2013, 10:34:11 AM ---When Retron 5 comes out, I'm gonna get some PAL SNES games.
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Why not just cut the tabs out? I was weary of it at first but I did it in literally 5 minutes and it was one of the best/easiest decisions I've ever made :)
Arseen:
--- Quote from: sniperlobster on March 27, 2013, 10:37:36 AM ---
--- Quote from: AlveinHero on March 27, 2013, 10:34:11 AM ---When Retron 5 comes out, I'm gonna get some PAL SNES games.
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Why not just cut the tabs out? I was weary of it at first but I did it in literally 5 minutes and it was one of the best/easiest decisions I've ever made :)
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If you cut tabs away from US SNES you can play JAP games.
PAL games then fit too but there is additional region lock out that prevents playing most games.