RetroN 2 HD Gray

2 months update:Still works great. Controllers still work and feel great. Still love this system, I haven't found a game that doesn't work. But I found some issues, mostly with the NES color pallette and I won't lie some games just look ugly (but not all them?) Not so much the case with SNES games.I still stand by my 5 star review though, I've invested over 200 hours on this playing games like Final Fantasy 6 and Secret of Mana. Also it's super easy to take with you to a friend's house, which I've done a few times now. But I'll admit I'm starting to want a analogue system since I am investing so much time into these old games. I do not regret this purchase in the least it was a great starting system to get back into these old games and in don't feel rushed to invest the $200 for the analogue since this works so well.Original Review:So I like to consider myself a "casual hardcore" retro gamer. I like to enjoy the games I actually collect.I really wanted to get back into NES and SNES games, but I havent owned a Nintendo or Super Nintendo since 1997. When I saw this system there was no reviews or even YouTube videos, I knew nothing about it. But I do own the Hyperkin MegaRetroN and so I took a leap of faith, which I don't normally do.I purchased the Retron 2 owning zero games for either system and after ordering the hyperkin, I ran to my local retro store and picked up 15 total games and also a SNES multicart and a some reproductions games on ebay.I've had these games about a week with these games now.So how is it?This system is almost perfect. The game cartidges pull out easily in both slots, so no death grip like the MegaretroN, which is good since SNES games usually need a eject button.Both the controllers are excellent with long cords, I personally forget that they aren't orginial controllers. Though I would recommend a 8bitdo and a Bluetooth receiver eventually, but these controllers are excellent until then and they won't piss off Player 2 when you do get a 8bitdo.As for input lag? I have played Street fighter 2, Mortal Kombat and Mike Tyson Punch out and I never felt I lost due to delay button presses (but you can blame lag if you want :P) If your TV has a "game mode" like mine does i recommend turning it onSound and video is where the critics knock this system around. Hyperkin systems has a little extra color saturation that may turn off people, but I enjoy the richer color myself. The 4:3/16:9 switch is a good option and the game looks amazing on a HDTV at 720p.Other than what the coins sound like in Super Mario Brothers on the NES (which sound... interesting on the hyperkin), I couldn't tell you which sounds or music sound different or sounds the same, sorry but it's been too long since I played these games. They sound good over all thoughand after playing Super Mario All Star for the Super Nintendo I can safely say the SNES sound and music is spot on.I would recommend Madlittlepixel YouTube review to hear the sound difference and see the difference in color saturation.But something to keep in mind with these "small issues" the retron 2 has and that the hyperkin 2 is two systems for $70. That's $35 for each system, compared to $200 for one system for the analogue FPGA system.. But for $70 you are getting alot! If you are a die hard purist, well I'm sure you already have a RGB mod or Analogue.But if you're like me and you found your old box of games in the attic or just want to casually collect games and don't want to break the bank for a system that is easy to install, sounds and looks good on a HDTV and will bring you back to 1994? Then you cannot lose with this system.Highly recommended.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:It works brought back old memories

I am very persnickety so you can have confidence in this 5 star rating. I have trialed several clone NES/SNES models and this is currently the best. I had been waiting for Hyperkin to release the NES/SNES combo HD system for quite some time. One critical aspect for me is compatibility with one of my favorite games Castlevania 3. This is in fact compatible with Castlevania 3 with the exception that the audio is slightly altered, but that is a minor setback. Most clone system are not compatible and it will not even play. So far every NES/SNES game that I have played with this system on my HD TV looks and sounds great. I do also like the appearance and how Hyperkin modeled it after a true classic SNES console.One of the main complaints with Hyperkin systems are the pin connectors are tight. This is in fact the case, but it is not really an issue if you know what you are doing. People often break the connectors. This is easily avoided if you ease the game cartridges in gently and also remove the cartridges slowly and gently by removing on a slight angle by pulling one side up first then slowly lifting the rest out.Thanks Hyperkin for finally releasing the combo system. I am a vintage NES and SNES enthusiast and very happy with this modern HD clone.

About 4 years ago I was getting back into retro video gaming. The last time I had played any NES/SNES games, I was still using CRT TVs. It was now 2019 and all of my TVs were HD. I did some searching and started buying up HDMI clone systems. Within a few months I had a few clones made by Hyperkin and Old Skool. By 2020, I had purchased expensive clone systems made by Analogue and RetroUSB. At that point I had packed up my cheaper clones and put them away in a closet. Over the last year and a half I started bringing some of my games over to a friends house. I had no desire haul my expensive systems around so I started unpacking my cheaper clones and taking them over to the homes of family and friends. Over the last few years I have build up a collection of Everdrives that I have been using with my Analogue and RetroUSB clones. I recently discovered that my Hyperkin RetroN 2 HD works with some Everdrive models. Since then, I have been bringing my RetroN 2 HD with me whenever I decide to do some gaming at my friend's house. After 4 years I've basically "re-discovered" the RetroN 2 HD and began to appreciate it for what it is. Is it perfect? No. Is it compatible with every game? No. Are the sounds accurate? To my ears it sounds ok. Are the colors accurate? No. Is it over saturated? Absolutely. I've always felt Old Skool consoles were a bit better at colors than Hyperkin, but none of my Old Skool clones will work with my Everdrives. If you're looking for an inexpensive clone to haul around like I've been doing, you can't go wrong with the RetroN 2 HD. Keep in mind it only works with older Everdrive models. I've been using it for the last 2 months with an Everdrive N8 (not Pro) and a SuperEverdrive X5. The N8 Pro would not work and I can't remember if The FX Pak Pro worked on it.

It works great. Controller works great. The game looks great

Worked great for 3 months. Then games started giving error messages. The games that still played slowed down making the music and action slower. I brought it again, and it worked for 3 more months and then started getting glitchy and then stopped connecting to the TV altogether. Again - it was fun, but it should be built better so it will last longer than 3 mos.

Retro feel and great for game play from your early childhood (or if you have a retro fix).Easy to set up.Your only limitations would be obtaining retro game cartridges.

Directional pad on the SNES controller does not respond.Console works fine.