Retron 5 Full Review. Pros, Cons, Honest Opinion
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- Опубликовано: 11 июл 2023
- RetroN is a series of video game consoles created and developed by Hyperkin which allows users to play old video games from consoles such as the Nintendo Entertainment System and the Super NES. Since the release of the RetroN 5, they have been connected via HDMI. The latest in the series, RetroN Sq, was released in 202.
Hyperkin is an American video game peripheral manufacturer and distributor, founded in 2006, based in Los Angeles, California. They distribute accessories for major gaming consoles, in addition to creating clone consoles that play retro games with modern resolutions and on modern devices, most notably the RetroN series of clone consoles. As with most other NES clones, Hyperkin's NES clones (excluding the Retron5 as it utilizes software emulation) suffer from imperfect sound due to a design flaw in the sound hardware.
In 2011, the company became the exclusive distributor of Dance Battle VS.[3] In addition, they released the Remotext, a Blu-ray remote control and keypad game controller hybrid for the PlayStation 3, and a battery-expanding attachment for the Nintendo 3DS called the Powerplus. They also created the Supaboy, a handheld Super Nintendo. In 2016 Hyperkin released the Supaboy S featuring a bigger 4.3" screen displaying in the 16:9 aspect ratio, making games look stretched. The Supaboy S also introduces an NTSC/PAL switch, improving compatibility with PAL-region games. In 2018, Hyperkin released the Supaboy SFC, which is an upgrade of the Supaboy S with buttons resembling the Super Famicom and PAL SNES. The Supaboy SFC also has the ability to switch between stretch 16:9 and letterboxed 4:3 aspect ratios by holding down the brightness button.
In 2014, the company released the Retron 5, an Android-based console with five cartridge ports that allowed for play of five different types of retro games. The Retron 5 utilizes code violating the GPL and several non-commercial licenses. As it is an emulator, the Retron5 does not have the sound problems present in Hyperkin's other consoles.
The RetroN 1, one of many Hyperkin consoles.
Retron 77
In 2017, the company released the Smart Boy, a smartphone add-on that allows the device to play Game Boy games. The Smart Boy gained an official license by Samsung for use on their phones. They also released the RetroN 77, an emulation-based Atari 2600 clone that can play most, if not all, of the original game cartridges in 1080p.
Retro gaming, also known as classic gaming and old school gaming, is the playing and collection of obsolete personal computers, consoles, and video games. Usually, retrogaming is based upon systems that are outmoded or discontinued, although ported retrogaming allows games to be played on modern hardware via ports or compilations. It is typically for nostalgia, preservation, or authenticity. A new game could be retro styled, such as an RPG with turn-based combat and pixel art in isometric camera perspective.
Retrogaming has existed since the early years of the video game industry, and was popularized with the Internet and emulation technology. It is argued that the main reasons players are drawn to retrogames are nostalgia for different eras, the idea that classic games are more innovative and original, and the simplicity of the games.
Retrogaming and retrocomputing have been described as preservation activity and as aspects of the remix culture.
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A second channel for gaming and retro stuff…jokes on you I’m into that 👍🏼😂
Glad to have you here
Words cannot describe the confusion seeing my history guy release a retro box review. His format is pretty good for this, bravo sir
I didn’t even know this existed! I must get it. I miss waking up early on weekends playing Mario 3 and watching cartoons!
I love how available games have become there are some really nice handheld emulation devices on the market
While I *am* in fact glad that there's an option for people who have the physical games, and am interested in retro gaming myself to see all the cool stuff the old games do that the new ones *don't* , I'll stick to emulation on my Steam Deck for *2* reasons; reason 1, I don't have *any* physical copies of these retro games *or* the consoles, and thus have no other way to play them, especially with the prices for them being so damn *high* . Reason *2* ; the Steam Deck in *particular* has a dedicated emulation program developed for it called EmuDeck that installs and configures emulators for a much *greater* variety of consoles, and let's me use my Steam Deck to play them on the *go* ; it even implements save states for retro games just like the Retron 5 does; I can even use a built in program called Steam ROM Manager to add the ROMS to my gaming mode library as non Steam games. And that kinda leaves me with *no* reason to get this thing.
PS: Do you have a Steam Deck, and if so, do you think you could talk about EmuDeck for your next video? It'd be *great* to know your thoughts on it.
This is going to be a good one!
I have the Retron 5 and while there are arguably better ways to play these cartridges, this is by far the best mix of quality and quantity (being really good looking at 720p) without purchasing the original consoles and upscalers/boutique clones from Analogue or a CRT. And the expansion device allows for Sega Game Gear and Master System titles which is a good value.
I'm really glad to see more content on this channel, Raph. You're knocking it out of the park
Metatron! Ive seen the retro games in the background of your other videos and wanted to hear you talk about them. Awesome video! Subbed and looking forward to checking out the rest of your content.
Best review I’ve seen on this retron device!! Thank you
Thanks!
❤ Very interesting Metatron! I never knew this even existed until now.😊 Looking forward for the feature videos.
I’m actually thinking about getting one of these.
I didn't know Metatron had a gaming channel! That retro console is the best!
Yes just started! All about retro!
Me, neither!! Subbed immediately!
As a Czech hearing someone say "Welcome to the Protectorate" hits different :D :D
Your voice is extremely calming.
I was randomly looking at the other channels section on the Metatron channel, and found this! Ive been watching the main channel for a few years and have been watching all of the Academy linguistics channel videos too. Im a retro gamer and very familiar with that part of RUclips as well. So imagine my surprise to hear Raf mention names like Metal Jesus and Kelsey Lewin! 😁 It was such a bizarre thing at first. I knew he was a gamer as Id seen them in the background of his videos and mentioned in livestreams, but I didnt realize he overlapped with those other content creators. Its like worlds colliding!
Im definitely excited for the future content on this channel.
(Btw I have nothing against systems like Retron but I'm one of the people with many different consoles and must manage all the cables and have both a modern HD TV and a retro CRT to cover all of the game systems best image quality. It is definitely a fun and rewarding challenge.)
It's a pleasure to have you here!
I've been eyeing the Retron 5 since it came out and seeing Metatron cover it is surreal in a fun way
Just keep in mind it's emulation. You can play your cartridges on it, sure, but you can also get a device that lets you rip ROMs off of your cartridges and play them on your PC via emulators too
@@ulfrinn8783 The appeal of this system is having a cheap, easy-to-use, ready-to-go and all-in-one solution that lets one cheaply and easily access their existing library of physical games. If you're the kind of person who has the know-how, money, and means to buy special ROM-ripping cartridge hardware, set it up with PC emulators and configure them all to get it working and such, you're not the target market for a device like this anyhow. Not that you're *wrong* or whatever, it's just that this appeals to a more casual audience.
Good review I am so excited to get this mean machine
You've got a sick game collection. You should do a video or series showcasing them.
I got my Retron 5 a couple years ago and love it. It's the all black version and only came with the trash controller. Fortunately, I have the original controllers anyway. I have my old systems hooked up to a CRT as well, but I find myself using the Retron 5 more.
I also believe there's a way to use the SSD to save a ton of ROMs and just emulate a huge library instead of using the cartridges.
I've heard that too. I know you can with an SD card anyway
1000s of emulator Console & handhelds , the cheap stuff str8 from China kinda suck tho . There's always a few games that don't work right or the sounds messed up 😐
Thanks for the review. If I can ask, did they ever fix the input lag issue in these? The first round of these that released years ago was horrible with input lag. :/ it would be great if this was addressed
Ah sweet, my favorite history youtuber has a retro gaming channel...another topic I'm deeply interested in.
Would you ever consider doing a review/look at the Evercade system(s)? I find the concept of a dedicated retro system that releases retro and indie games on new physical cartridges you can collect just absolutely awesome, and would love to hear what you think of it.
The problem with your wireless controller is that it was already synced with a submarine.
Pretty rad. Makes me wish I took better care of my old cartridge collections, but I blame that on my family moving house too many times before the PS1/Dreamcast age. >_
I didn't have a console from that era although the design give me nostalgia for some reason.
I really wish someone makes a console like this that accepts PS1, PS2, PS3, Gamecube and Dreamcast discs sometime.
I'd definitely buy one since my game collection has more discs than cartridges 😄
Well the first 3 can be read by a PC with a blu ray drive.
Add Sega CD, Saturn, Jaguar, 3DO, and original Xbox to that and it'd be the ultimate retro disc system. GameCube discs would be difficult and probably need their own drive for the smaller size.
@@C_B_Hubbs No, not really. GC discs have the same size of the center hole. It's only the total diameter of the disc that'a different.
This can be solved with proper positioning of the laser prism.
@BenWillock really how??
@@sevenproxies4255 wii did that right? sing it does full size wii games and small game cube games
So I have picked this up and love it.
I'm glad to hear!
And the floppy disk at the top of the laptop is used to store your save files! Right?! XDDD
Thank you for the video. I'm looking forward some more.
I don't know if that's the direction you intend to take on this channel but I feel like their is space for some commentary on philosophical and historical references in video games. I'd love to hear from you on this topic.
I would love to see that be covered sometime. He's uniquely qualified to talk about it!
Thanks for this video and explaining how to remove the games because I just bought one and didn't want to mess it up
I have a Retrobit wireless Sega Genesis controller. Can this run that? As in, does it have enough power to the controller ports to provide the dongle with enough power?
I love mine. I also picked up the Master System and Gamegear adapter for it. Which works great as well.
Which adapter you got for the master System games to play on the retro console does it lag or do the games play good with original sound?
Is it easy to remove the carts? I remember the old Retron's NES and SNES cartridge slots being too tight to get the games out.
I was half expecting you to call us, noble ones lol.
Metatron, are you at all inclined towards hardware modding? I'd be interested to see you do something like an IPS kit for a GBA or a GBC. I know of this other channel that is dedicated to it, but I'd be interested to see what you could do. Hell, if you had a custom kitted out GBA or GBA SP that had your logo from your main channel, I'd buy that in a heartbeat!
Metatron. Big fan of your vids and looking forward to more content here.
Question, was this a sponsored video?
I do trust you and I'm sure you would disclose that. I just wanna check. Thanks dude. 😎
Oh gosh no. Yes of course I would disclose it, but this channel is non existent. With 3k subs and not even 1k views per video, no sponsor would even contact me here. It’s too soon for that. I gotta post more before sponsors become a thing here too
@@metatronyt That makes sense. Honestly, I should have realized that. haha
Hope this channel does get big soon enough. 😎
@@elucidator1277 I think if I can get to a consistent uploading schedule, it will. We'll see! Thanks
And now I'm subscribed! Because I wasn't subscribed before and had to fix that mistake.
Cartridges eat up shelf space though definitely, I can see why some have very small collections, plus people charge quite high for them ironically, the system itself looks nice though
I'd love to have something like this for PS1 and PS2 games.
like the first PS3 model?
I just saw this at Micro Center this afternoon - same color. Been wanting to get back into retro gaming - I think this may be the unit for $180
1:46 That Sonic multilayer image is a beautiful thing. What's the story behind it?
P.S.: I find the music distracting, especially the style. If your presentation is interesting enough in content, then background music mixing with your voice is more a downside.
Does the NES duck hunter gun work with the console?
I'm really annoyed by reviews that never tell you the price, sigh. That said, nice video, I'm interested. Edit: For those curious, it's $180
Raff I feel you should name your channel Metatron Gaming in order to attract more eyes to this channel.
As for the Retron 5 while it's definitely convenient the emulation leaves much to be desired specially the audio emulation. The Genesis emulation is dreadful and as someone who plays a ton of Genesis games I'm able to pick up the sound issues too easy. Using a PC or an Android device gives a better overall emulation experience than this IMO.
BTW if you ever have any gaming related questions I'm more than happy to help. 😀
How do you play a two player game with the hyperkin retron 5 ?
I seen a unboxing of this console it comes with that Main controller and a SNES looking controller for 2 player games .
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Salve, Met,
What was your first console? Mine was some atari haha
I'd like to see him talk about his first console sometime. Or memories with specific games or systems
Heroes of might and magic is the best thing humanity has ever done.
I've seen people complaining that the pins break down easily on this console with use. Have you had any issues with console damage now that you've had it for a while?
No console damage on my end and I use it quite a bit.
I have a Sega Genesis cartridge with an SD card in there that has hundreds of games. Do you think the Retron could still read it and play it?
Yeah it'll be able to play it
oh man you skipped over the biggest most beautiful feature, that there is an SD card port that allows you to load up all sorts of rom hacks and translation patches so you can take your super famicom game and patch it in the console with the fan made translation for your physical carts
I was wanting to buy a Retron 5 but I hate this blueish color but I found a black one. However as I was viewing the details the black Retron 5 was made available in 2013 but the blueish one was made available in 2021. Does that mean the blueish one is the better one?
Nah it’s just a cosmetic difference
This is the best thing I ever saw.
Forgot one thing it doesn't work with muti/flash carts, and there is an adapter for the Gamegear and Master system
If they could indicate which cartridge slot is for which console I think that complaint on the death grip would cease
Didn’t see any comments mentioning this but my main issue with the Retron 5 is all of the license violations for the emulators they used only some of which have been remedied (due to the developers of SNES9X threatening legal action). They could have chosen other emulators with more permissive licenses and did not.
I absolutely love the colour... But that second controller omg 😳
Apparently these systems have custom firmware which fixes a load of issues ... Supposed to be great... Just sayin' 😊
Nice video
If I need to download joes custom firmware to fix it. it fails.
ROFL... The retro community always meets at the weirdest points... Greetings to John Luke
@@anno5936 John Luke salutes you 😂
Question; If you have a Master System converter, does that work?
It sure does! They also sell an adapter that plays MS carts and cards as well as Game Gear carts
@@grawman67 I mean like an OG one, that is from the Mega Drive days.
@@dmann1982 Yeah, I said it does. Sorry if I didn't make that clearer. It definitely works with the original Powerbase Converter. I mentioned their adapter just as an interesting side note since it supports the cards and the Powerbase Converter didn't for full Master System support. Except for the 3D glasses anyway
@@grawman67 Ah. Well I have this weird 3rd party version of a Master System Converter that works, in at least a Mega Drive 1. The main thing that would get me to pull the trigger on a Retron 5 is the HDMI, which I'm not sure is worth it.
@@dmann1982 Sorry but I don't know if I understand what you mean by the HDMI being what gets you to pull the trigger but may not be worth it. Do you mean how well it's upscaled and whether there are performance issues like screen tearing or frame rate issues?
Don’t wind the cord around your controller like that unless you’re a fan of your controllers breaking sooner
Ok thanks for the advice!
Hooooold on a sec. Metatron?! And gaming. Nice
I have lots of Sega Master System games. Guess which slot it doesn't have. I wish these retro gaming hardware manufacturers would appreciate that planet Earth consists of more than North America.
Wasn't there a Sega Genesis adapter that can be placed in the Sega Gen cart and it plays Segs Master System ?
@@joezar33 thanks for the tip. But I also have card game cards too as well as cartridges.
Nice to watch for the nostalgia, but I can't play old games anymore. I tried it, but it's just not the same feeling anymore, even thou I don't like most of the new games. 🤷♂️
I'll be buying this some time. Just for save states(built-in cheats are a bonus). The games we fondly remember, are complete fake challenge bullshit. Like Donkey Kong County 1. I remember it solely for the first world & the music. It was a good time in the first few stages.
Then I get to the first Minecart level, then World 4, which I never did as a kid. Oh, and the game's own Saving sucks, because you have to keep fighting the boss of the previous world, to get to the next.
Then there's freakin' Super Mario World. To think I used to NOT like modern Mario being easier. I take that back.
These devs back in the day DIDN'T expect us to beat their games.
Will you show us some Famicom Games? Becaus you understand Japanese (I know you from "The Metatron" ;) ). Or do you have other plans? Greetings from Germany.
Wait, the Metatron talking about retro gaming? The Matrix must have glitched but I'm so into it.
RUclipss channel search algorithm is broken now, they only show large viewed channels even when I search the exact name of the channel “theprotectorate”. Luckily found the channel through your main channel “other channels” section. Really feel bad for any up and comer channel these days.
I loved mine when first bought it but after time it seemed very fragile
OK, who else here is not a gamer but listened to the video because we love Metatron's voice? 💖
Not me! I’m a gamer and a Metatron fan!
So funny you said that because I subscribed and watch this channel just because I like Metatron. Wouldn’t consider myself a gamer, but I do enjoy video games from time to time.
These days I assume
Huh I thought this dude looked familiar haha
Don't sleep on retro games like the Genesis and NES 😅
Im waiting for you to bust out your guitar and start playing along with the game music. I know you want to do it 😜
I'd imagine the buzzing you get when playing some of these older systems is eliminated with this system?
I'd bet that buzzing was coming from your AV cable.
Have to agree. Its not perfect but it's great. It even plays some rom hacks, but it doesn't recognize the rom.
it costs twice as much as a raspberry pi with RetroPi installed
Oh god I hope they fixed things this time 0:19
My snes controller died before a year and the other one never worked.
Alright, come clean. What's the name of your black metal band? 😊
1:52 "hassle", right?
Yes I forgot the H
Haha my ears also noticed that, and it sounded like something else more "anatomical" you could say 😂
No matter what, I’m buying one just to play most system’s games on a single device.
this is very cool. I dislike people selling pirated games, as soooo many "retro consoles" do... like, just buy a raspberry pi and pirate your own games at that point...
but this, this is what a retro console should be. a brand new console, that plays retro games, and doesnt sell pirated games.
7:58 you didnt grade input lag from wired controllers on the retron 5. 8.5/10 is dodgey
The metatron does gaming content too?! Why did you hide this from me RUclips algorithm 全然わかってない😅
Yeah I thought this man was a history guy , was a lil suprise him doing a retro console review
So ... off-topic, but how are we (your fans) gonna call ourselves on this channel? Can we be "Muppets"? 😛
If you have a modern laptop or desktop computer you already own a Retron 5 and so much more...you just might not know it. 😅
Clean your controllers man, that genesis controller was minging. 😀
As much as I love a way to preserve the old cartridges... Let's face it, they are getting scarce and over-priced. What I wonder,since they are using emulation themselves, what other motiv but greed holds a company like Nintendo back to release a single cartridge these days with the "SNES COMPLETE SET" or NES respectively?
Ah yes... Greed...
There are a few factors. The first is greed and not wanting to release every SNES/SFCM title they have the rights to drive subscriptions for NSO. The second is storage on the cart since there are thousands of titles across the system in NTSC-NA, PAL, and NTSC-J regions. That could be mitigated by releasing multiple carts over time though. Finally, is the fact that licenses expire and Nintendo would have to work out deals. They would have to negotiate with the original dev company if they're still around or, if not, the owner of the license. It would be difficult if it was an IP like say Crash Test Dummies, Jurassic Park, Star Wars, etc. But outside licenses, the main factor is greed. They want to drip feed them on NSO so people subscribe to the service.
At first I thought it was just NES and other systems, but now hearing that all accepts gameboy, now I'm interested.
By the way, is it just me or does anyone else see this green slapsh during the video from time to time? 2:28 If I'm not the only one, Metatron you need to see what is it. Its not a big problem, just strange.
Saw it too
its quite common in his videos. I am pretty sure that his graphics drivers are corrupted or his GPU is faulty/dying.
Yeap me too
lol..doesnt the complaint of having to ush and pull out cartridges sum up this whole generation today? lololol
Probably lol
The Metatron fashionably a decade late!
Never mind that. I’ll soon make a review of the first Super Mario
@@TheProtectorate-yq7vi Would love to see that (not being sarcastic).
What's the point if you got a pc/laptop raspberry pi. You can emulate all plus more. Obviously you not bothered about original hardware if you're playing on one of these
Retron 5 retteon 5 beach is a peace crap worst clone console ever made in my opinion
Thank you so much for this review. I had been looking at getting a retron 5 all of this yet but wasn't sure if it was a good system or not, now it is definitely on the list. One question, do you know if it will work with a Sega 32x attachment?
Unfortunately it doesn't. The 32x used a cable to connect to the Genesis/Mega Drive and send data from the cartridge
I understand that Sega cartridges of the Japanese form factor will not fit into the connector
That Dick Tracy cartridge gave me flashbacks.
Name doesn't really roll off the tongue like Metatron does it
Should make this one THE Metatron
Kinda cool to have the ugliest shaped controller ever though.