Hyperkin RetroN 5: HD Gaming Console for GBA/Gbc/GB/Super NES/Super Famicom/Genesis/Mega Drive/Master System (Hyper Beach) - Super NES

I got this unit to play some retro games, but didn't want too much clutter of too many systems and cables and the occasional issue like the 72 pin NES connector. Although I've heard about this item having a tight cart fit on the NES slot, I also saw that this particular model should have fixed it.Thankfully, with YouTube reviews, I got all I needed to get started on this thing, was able to easily navigate all the options and set it up the way I wanted. I tried all 4 of the NES games I had and they not only all worked great, but looked bright and clear as well.NOTE: I've had some issues with this unit being able to read early revisions of NES carts that don't carry the Authorized Nintendo stamp, so be careful picking those carts up.The Hyperkin does a quick rip of the game ROM as opposed to playing it directly. This allows for cheats and translation patches to be applied. Apparently, it deletes the ROM after you remove the cartridge, perhaps to circumvent any issues with piracy. It optionally saves the game state anywhere you are in the game, regardless if there's a save checkpoint there or not, so that feature was really attractive to me.I gave the wireless controller a chance. It paired quickly and seemed to work fine, but the clicking drove me nuts, so I quickly plugged in the wired controller. I like that they thought to put rubber dust covers on all of the controller ports as well. I briefly misplaced one of the rubber covers and wondered if they sold these separately, but I found it later.I inserted a FAT32 formatted SD card for game saves, cheats and translation layers. If I had one more tiny gripe besides the controller, maybe having the SD card have a push in to lock spring-loaded mechanism instead of just push in and hope it's in all the way thing.That's about it. Overall, I think this unit is great so far. I love all of the added features it has, the dust covers, all of the different formats it supports.. I really have no idea what they were thinking of when they made the wireless controller, but it's somewhat usable in a pinch. Although this console isn't the heftiest of items, it was still better than the old third party SNES/NES unit I had. I just realized I also had another cheap unit that wasn't Hyperkin and that one was super cheap feeling.One last note: When inserting the cartridges, push in one side (left or right) first and then the other and it works better than straight pushing and removing, which I've always done before.

System is well made. The controllers are a little different. But i may can get used to them. I like that the system doesn't have a death grip on the cartridges and you have so many options with this one. Highly recommend this product and would buy another one.

Picked this up for my daughter who found all of my old NES and SNES carts. Unfortunately this would not play a single cartridge. I cleaned all of the carts before trying them and still notta. I ordered a different cheaper console that only plays NES and SNES carts and every single one of my carts work in it so it would appear this just isn’t that good of a console. After doing some research it seems that this brand of console is known for being picky on what carts it plays. Save yourself the trouble and go with a different console.

ITEM IS EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED SO HAPPY WITH MY PURCHASE WILL DEF RECOMMEND THIS SELLER FROM NOW ON !!

Came in faster then expected box was a little crumpled in some areas but did not affect product. Item works but after like 20 or 30 min of use time we have noticed a few issues. It freezes or glitches from time to time. One time it froze to where system had to be unplugged for outlet just to reset it. But when it plays it plays beautifully. Graphics, sound and color are awesome.

We got a lot of playability out of this already and we love it. A minor note for prospective buyers is that the pins may be close together and stiff at first when you start putting in cartridges, but it's an easy fix. You just may have to finagle it or use a credit card to separate the pins a bit. For those who play super famicon, those can fit in the super NES spot and do work

Well the snes and gameboy port works as far as I can tell the nes needs some monkeying around and the genesis really needs to be worked into the system for it to work and I have to be pretty rough with it but in the end it works

great console, all in one. item came as described with no damages. good quality. great service and shipment.