#4 reason to use retron is save on wear and tear on the original system. #5 would be bypassing the battery backup for games that are no longer working. among other things.
That's great thinking! My mind never even went there. Lots of people worry about working batteries in games like Pokemon Red and this could absolutely help them save those files.
I enjoy my Retron 5 Beach Edition. I use it for Japanese games with English patch also RPG to use save states. I do have original Hardware with the retrotink 5X with Retro HD cables except for the NES that only use composite. Also you can use mclassic to upscale from 720p to 1080p.
These are some of the reasons I use a Retron 5 for playing retro cartridge based games. Granted my experience with playing them is using ny Retron 5 with a system patch that Hyperkin released a year or 2 after the Retron 5 was released and you need an SD card to be able to install the patch, so not everyone's experience with the system will be as good as mine has been. 1. The Retron 5 is really convenient to play many different kinds of systems of games in the same machine, including handheld games which you would need console accessories for like the Super Game Boy for the Super Nintendo, or the Gameboy Player add on for the Nintendo Gamecube. 2. You get to play games in HD clarity and being able to see the pixel art and animations in HD, which is really nice and does make a big difference when playing the game on a larger screen. 3. You can use Save States with your games. This is probably my favorite part of playing on a Retron 5 compared to original hardware. Many older games didn't allow you to 'save anywhere' and continue from right where you left off. Many used save points like in RPGs for many years, and others allowed you to save whenever you wanted but you'd have to start at some checkpoint or hub location when you wanted to power up the game again and continue on. This can mean time spent backtracking or trying to find save points, but with save states you no longer have to worry about that. There are also games like many platformers or racing games where it's hard to continue from where you left off sometimes or if you need to take a break and don't want to leave the console on in pause mode. Save states save you plenty of time and frustration compared to playing those old games on the original hardware without them. 4. You can use your preferred controller for any game you want. Sega Genesis controllers for example didn't have d-pads that were as good as what Nintendo controllers had, so using a Super Nintendo controller for all your retro gaming needs is quite great and works with basically all the systems you can play with on a Retron 5. 5. You can rebind and customize the controls for the controller however you want, which a decent number of older games may not have allowed you to do in the options menu. 6. You can take screenshots, which for some people will be a really nice feature and for others won't matter. But otherwise it may be difficult to get high quality screenshots of games that would normally operate on really old hardware. 7. It's a legal way to play something with the video quality and quality of life changes that emulation can bring. And it allows you to take advantage of having a big physical collection of games. 8. Can potentially allow you to play with more than 2 players for games that support it, like NBA Jam. Otherwise you'd have to buy some sort of multitap accessory or console link ups to do that. 9. A Retron 5 allows you to play imported games without needing to mod your console. Not something many people will use, but for some it's a really nice feature. 10. With the Power Base Converter accessory that was available for the Sega Genesis, you can play Sega Master System games on the Retron 5, and in HD clarity too which would otherwise be really difficult to accomplish. And there are some notable games that were released on the Master System, such as the first entries in the Phantasy Star and Shinobi series of games. 11. While it doesn't work with every game, there are some homebrew cartridges that have fan translated versions of games on them that work with the Retron 5 if you have the system patch installed to provide massive improvements to how many games are compatible with the system. I've tested and played cartridges with fan translated versions of Front Mission, Front Mission: Gun Hazard, Live A Live, Bahamut Lagoon, and Secret of Mana 2 on it and they worked fine. Some kinds of fan translated games didn't work on it like some of the Super Nintendo Fire Emblem entries and the first game in the Star Ocean series, but all official games worked on my Retron 5 flawlessly and enough fan translated cartridges worked to be very satisfactory too. --- If there's one thing I dislike the most about the Retron 5 it's that the pin connectors on the console game cartridge slots are too tight, I don't want to have to worry about it doing any damage to the cartridges which was never a problem with the original hardware where games would always slide in without much resistance or effort needed to get them into the cartridge slot.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! One thing I didn't mention was price. I did get mine used, and it was a few years ago. When I did, it was for around 100$ CAD, and when I tested it, I was able to bring them down to around 80$/90$ because the controller had buttons that didn't work. It's not a system I see very often, so I'm not entirely sure what it goes for theses days. I'm not entirely sure where you can find them brand new if that's how you would prefer to find it. But because I see them so rarely out in the wild, you'll have to just make a judgement call on the system, at whatever price you can find it at. If you do decide to pick one up, I hope you enjoy it!
Man, I was so hyped for this and years later just went with a tricked out modded OG Xbox for all my retro emulation goodness. I also have a mini and an original SNES in nearly like new condition. I was more into the 16 bit consoles than the NES (that had much love too). I’m just tired of so much stuff I never get to play taking up so much space. Looks cool, but I want it simple and easy to play.
I have heard a good amount of people online worry about this, and it's a valid concern. I can only speak to my experience with my particular system. I would say the only slot that would even concern me is the NES slot. The Gameboy slot feels like an authentic gameboy slot, the other systems feel like good 3rd party slots. The NES is the only one that feels like there's tightness, but it never felt like it was going to do any harm. None of my games have ever shown any damage because of the system. That being said, this console isn't known for being overwhelmingly sturdy and consistent. It's possible I have one of the better one for the connectors, but from my experience, it isn't something that even crosses my mind when I decide to use it. Just be cautious if you decide to use one. Use it for a few months with your cheaper games and see if there's any damage. If not, then you're probably good to play any game you own.
The NES one is a lil tight. You can wiggle them a lil loose with a flat head. Same with genesis. Snes. Gameboy and famicom are all just fine. I play my earthbound on it.
I can't believe after all these years this thing still hasn't been hacked with custom firmware. I'd love to load mine up with roms. But it is a cool device and the hyper beach color scheme looks great. I mostly use it to play GBA games on my HDTV.
@@matthewjohnson1891 where are you seeing this? The only thing I could find on RetroRGB was the old obsolete Retronlabo method, which was a bit convoluted and involved sending money to someone in good faith that they would email you their custom firmware to flash to an sd card. If there is another newer method though, I'd love to know!!
@@jeremysart sorry this is late. Search for retron custom firmware now in english. Its supposed to be easier where yiu use an iso burner like etcher, "burn" the image to an sd card and power on. It boots to a custom menu where you can wipe your system and install the custom firmware. 0.3.x pre-rooted.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it! It could definitely be useful for your channel, it gives a really good way to capture footage using an HDMI capture card. I'm using the Elgato HD60 S and they work great together. Personally I think the NES games look great, however I am also partially colorblind, so I can't tell certain the difference in slight variations of colors anyways. So I might not be the best person to answer that question haha.
The thing with Nintendo Switch Online is that while it is a really cool service to play retro games that they offer, the disadvantage is you simply don't own them. You only rent these games for 20 dollars(In Expansion's case, 50). Unless you're willing to pay every year, you're not able to play them. In the Retron 5 on the other hand, you actually own the cartridges that you collect, so the Retron 5 has an upper value in that department in terms of owning and not worry about yearly/monthly streaming service.
Fantastic system, it has its faults. But the good out ways the bad. I have the original legacy hardware, but this system saves the wear on the original tech. What with save states, scanlines, picture quality its great. Was playing Gradius 3 Snes only the other day it's superb 👌
Just bought a retron 5, the domain for the retron website has EXPIRED!! I need the cheat database and firmware updates, can anyone like send me a wetransfer or dropbox of the zip files needed for those?? Plz help!!
i play on original hardware and have a crt but dont have any more space for my other consoles so this would great to make more space and so i can capture game footage like you said.
Using the console for capturing footage really does work quite well. Especially because a lot of time, it can be difficult to capture handheld games. I've used it to capture footage for videos and for live streaming.
I love how you can play all the classics I would love it if they did a disc player so you can play Sega CD PS1 PS2 Sega Saturn and Sega Dreamcast games
I think it's a really cool device, but mine barely got used and now has bent pins, making SNES useless for me. It got me back into retro games, but I stopped using it when it death gripped my legit and very rare copy of Hagane. Cart is fine. I just don't trust it anymore though.
Yea its picky. Mine, which Ive had for about 7 years, is picky about clean carts. I keep plenty of isopropyl alcohol and q-tips around for the cartridge contacts. My favorite feature is the save on the fly feature. Those very hard games, and those high score games definitely is complimented by this console. My biggest negative is the input lag which is somewhat helped by using a crt tv and wired controller.I like mine enough that if it quit working today I purchase another.
yeah, if you're going to capture footage, you need an hdmi out, but the real reason to get a retron is for ips files. playing import games with full english text is a game changer. plus, the exploit that lets you load roms is pretty baller, too.
Any issues with lag? My biggest complaint when going from analog signal to digital is that sometimes there is lag. And I have to adjust for it, otherwise all my timing on jumps is off.
No, I've never had any major issues. Maybe once in a while, but I also use a wireless controller most of the time, so it could be an issue there and I wouldn't know where the lag happened. At the controller signal or the console itself. Either way it's so rare for me, that I don't really notice
..also isn't it let you back up cartridge SRAM or save memory into file in SD card ? I didn't buy Retron 5 yet but that's the major feature I am looking for it now. I do have original hardware & Mister FPGA so I don't need much of more software emulator...
Thanks! I really appreciate it. I haven't noticed any major issues with the slots. I would say the NES slot is the most stubborn, while the gameboy slot feels just feels like a regular GB/GBA slot. All the others kinda of feel like any other 3rd party console. The NES slot is the most difficult to take a game out, but I haven't noticed any damage to any cartridge. I also wouldn't say that it's extra difficult to remove a NES game. It's more difficult when compared to the other slots, but it's not something that has ever concerned me.
If this thing was cheaper i would have got this but I can do most of what this does on a Pi, PC, Phone, tablet, etc. This thing is still an emulator even if this does take carts. If it was actually running the carts like real hardware would with emulation features that would be a different story but this thing is just too pricey for what is simply emulation other things can do for cheaper and the same or better.
Lol its like $170 lol. That IS cheap... and you get what you pay for. This thing is garbage. Get a Analogue console. Yeah... their not cheap BUT again. You get what u pay for
@@lovelorn88nick I'm saying its expensive for what amounts to shitty emulators you can get free on other platforms. I'd rather just use my Raspberry Pi, PC, Tablet, Phone, Wii or pretty much any other random device I have that can already do what this does. I don't get off to putting a cartridge into a system either so the cartride slot isnt a big deal neither is using a "real" controller. If i really wanted or cared about that enough I'd just buy USB versions of each controller.
Still waiting on "8BitDo" to launch the "Pro 3" controller (preferably equally as capable of right analog stick macros as it is and its 2 predecessors are capable of left analog stick macros and D-Pad macros).
@@JaysConsoleCorner, they are not, but they should be! After they've already launched a black "8BitDo" bluetooth adapter (the red clay one's successor), capable of what I wished for. So all that's left for them to do is either launch the "Pro 3" or send the "Pro 2" controller an update; allowing right stick macros.
Hey everyone. I bricked my console and hyperkin didnt help. i fixed it from a post on reddit. i love the ability to use a snes controller on all games and yes wear and tear on my og consoles, language patches, plus i love using it on my crt. looking for a good downscaler if anyone has any recomendations for a good cheap one.
Unfortunately, it is not worthy. I have one of those. It was amazing at the beginning but suddenly, without any hit, bad treatment or falling, genesis slot and the gamepad stopped working. It was a great idea but the materials it is made of are horrible.
Why would I use this over a Retro Pi or a computer? It's not actually playing the cartridges, right? It just dumps the rom? Pv or retro pi would give you way more control over the emulation.
I don't have an exact link, but when I got it a year or 2 ago, I just searched 8bitdo and found their site. They have lots of different controllers depending if you want bluetooth or not, and what system you're looking for. I'm using the SN30 because the I wanted the controller input piece to plug into the system, and I didn't want the joysticks.
I'm not sure what the issue could be. If anyone knows, please give a helping hand. Personally, I'm using the Elgato HD60 S. I never changed any settings, it honestly just worked for me the first time I plugged it in and I haven't had an issue in multiple years. Sorry I couldn't be of any actual help. Maybe your capture device isn't compatible?
I have a weird problem, I put a super famicom copy of Aladdin in my Retron 5 and for some reason the game won’t work with my snes controller, it’ll work with the Retron 5 controller but none of my standard snes controllers
That is a weird situation. I don't have an answer for you, assuming you checked and changed any appropriate settings. I don't own any imported games so I've never been able to test how they might differ.
I'm sorry, I don't understand. Why did I decide to make a video on the Retron 5 instead of the others? Or, Why is it called the Retron 5? To answer both... 1. Because that's what I own, it's the only one I could test and have any first hand experience with. 2. I believe it's because it has 5 cartridge ports. Genesis/SNES/NES/Famicom/Gameboy Hopefully either or both of those answers your question. If not, feel free to clarify for me. Sometimes I'm really bad at interpreting things haha
Sorry, I'm not 100% sure. I don't own any imported games to test. From what I know, the answer would be... yes it is compatible. But again I don't have an accurate answer for you. Also if you're looking to play in English, it would require a translation patch. Maybe someone else from the community who sees this, can answer it properly for you.
Sorry, I don't own one, so I have no idea. Hopefully when someone else sees this they can let us both know, I'd be interested in finding that out as well.
I bought the newest Retron5 and you can’t even jump on Mario games such as Super Mario World (SNES) etc. It lags way too much. If it actually worked it would be great. I’m getting my money back. You’ve been warned.
About lag, if you can beat tyson in punch out then its fast enough. But beating tyson with no CRT is a chore. Hdmi isnt fast enough to really beat tyson, you need original hardware.
@@JaysConsoleCorner you know, it would be interesting to cover this topic about modern lcd tvs making some games ( like tysons punch out) unbeatable. Maybe normal gamers wont notice. But its crucial. I can beat tyson every time (no joke, played that so many times to actually learn beat him) mostly he wont even hit me once in the notorious first 90 seconds of the dream fight. Even if i didnt play it for yrs! But then, i noticed on modern lcds no matter what hardware i use ( original nes, classic mini, emu via wiiu/ switch, klonconsole of any type) i cant beat him. First i thought i grew too old ( reaction time) but this bothered me so much, until i tried all solutions. Then i found out it depends on the tv you re using. Idk if its just mts punch-out!! or if there are more games plaged of this issue. Maybe its not so crucial with others, so you still beat them ( and thus not even noticing) But with mtpo there really comes this issue at daylight. I think we need more on those input lag topic since its annoying.. imagine u re the mtpo god, blagging all about how you beat him, cuz ppl dont believe then you suck at it so bad ( not even knowing that its your tv cheating on you!)
That's extremely fascinating. I just don't guarantee I'm the person for the topic. I'm really not that tech savvy to be able to test that type of stuff, or have proper equipment to test it. I have issues with my equipment and videos being 60 frames haha. I'm willing to bet speedrunners of the game know quite a bit about it. I know people have been making videos about input lag when it comes to the switch online N64 games, especially Ocarina of Time. I will keep the topic in mind though, I have a dry erase board I use for all my potential video topics and I'm definitely going to add input lag to the list. It might just have to wait until I have proper equipment and learn more about the subject.
@@JaysConsoleCorner yes fascinating and so intriguing! Imagine, you think you lost your gaming skills! Cool, good idea. Sure, i m happy for anyone, who finally add to the solution of this. I m also sure, many gamers would be interested in this topic generally, not to a specific game related. Keep up your hard work with your interesting content!
Who needs the retron 5 when you can hack the Super Nintendo classic add the entire collection of Super Nintendo NES Sega Genesis games you can even add Sega CD and 32X games as well your not stuck to just Nintendo games that’s what makes those consoles classic this console would of been perfect in the 1980’s and 90’s these games no longer are the newest back in those days the arcade ruled the world of video games I would go and buy arcade machines instead of console games
@@evdestroy5304 great who needs those nightmare cartridges needs to blow in them to make them work no thanks cds are a lot better hacking just makes it easier if I could hack the games in 1985 I wouldn’t of bought one cartridge for the NES Super Nintendo Sega genesis I’m already feeling bad already I didn’t know that I didn’t know in the future I was going to be able to get all these games free digital
Simple question.. no lol. Either get a mister, or a Analogue console. I HATED the retron 5. Gameplay was awful. You might as well use a raspberry pi... retron 5 just dumps the ROM
Damn, what happened? Was it the pins? That's what most people seemed to be concerned about with the system. Or did it just stop turning on or something?
Damn that sucks. I don't blame you. Have a bad experience, why waste your time and money to try again, doesn't make sense. Although to be fair tons of people did that with the Xbox 360 Red Ring of Death hahaha
If the retron 5 can play PS4 PS5 PS3 Xbox Xbox 360 Xbox one Xbox series X it would be worth to play on playing the trash graphics isn’t worth it 8 bit and 16 bit would make me go buy arcade machines what I used to do until the Xbox and PS2 was released
#4 reason to use retron is save on wear and tear on the original system. #5 would be bypassing the battery backup for games that are no longer working. among other things.
That's great thinking! My mind never even went there. Lots of people worry about working batteries in games like Pokemon Red and this could absolutely help them save those files.
How’s the new controller?
#6 you wanna play from a cart collection but ALSO want emuilator feature like save states and the like. (also rom hacks via sd card and .ips patchs)
I enjoy my Retron 5 Beach Edition. I use it for Japanese games with English patch also RPG to use save states. I do have original Hardware with the retrotink 5X with Retro HD cables except for the NES that only use composite. Also you can use mclassic to upscale from 720p to 1080p.
Nice! Glad you like it, I don't have the retrotink but I would really like to get one. I've heard good things about it, same with the mclassic.
These are some of the reasons I use a Retron 5 for playing retro cartridge based games. Granted my experience with playing them is using ny Retron 5 with a system patch that Hyperkin released a year or 2 after the Retron 5 was released and you need an SD card to be able to install the patch, so not everyone's experience with the system will be as good as mine has been.
1. The Retron 5 is really convenient to play many different kinds of systems of games in the same machine, including handheld games which you would need console accessories for like the Super Game Boy for the Super Nintendo, or the Gameboy Player add on for the Nintendo Gamecube.
2. You get to play games in HD clarity and being able to see the pixel art and animations in HD, which is really nice and does make a big difference when playing the game on a larger screen.
3. You can use Save States with your games. This is probably my favorite part of playing on a Retron 5 compared to original hardware. Many older games didn't allow you to 'save anywhere' and continue from right where you left off. Many used save points like in RPGs for many years, and others allowed you to save whenever you wanted but you'd have to start at some checkpoint or hub location when you wanted to power up the game again and continue on. This can mean time spent backtracking or trying to find save points, but with save states you no longer have to worry about that.
There are also games like many platformers or racing games where it's hard to continue from where you left off sometimes or if you need to take a break and don't want to leave the console on in pause mode.
Save states save you plenty of time and frustration compared to playing those old games on the original hardware without them.
4. You can use your preferred controller for any game you want. Sega Genesis controllers for example didn't have d-pads that were as good as what Nintendo controllers had, so using a Super Nintendo controller for all your retro gaming needs is quite great and works with basically all the systems you can play with on a Retron 5.
5. You can rebind and customize the controls for the controller however you want, which a decent number of older games may not have allowed you to do in the options menu.
6. You can take screenshots, which for some people will be a really nice feature and for others won't matter. But otherwise it may be difficult to get high quality screenshots of games that would normally operate on really old hardware.
7. It's a legal way to play something with the video quality and quality of life changes that emulation can bring. And it allows you to take advantage of having a big physical collection of games.
8. Can potentially allow you to play with more than 2 players for games that support it, like NBA Jam. Otherwise you'd have to buy some sort of multitap accessory or console link ups to do that.
9. A Retron 5 allows you to play imported games without needing to mod your console. Not something many people will use, but for some it's a really nice feature.
10. With the Power Base Converter accessory that was available for the Sega Genesis, you can play Sega Master System games on the Retron 5, and in HD clarity too which would otherwise be really difficult to accomplish. And there are some notable games that were released on the Master System, such as the first entries in the Phantasy Star and Shinobi series of games.
11. While it doesn't work with every game, there are some homebrew cartridges that have fan translated versions of games on them that work with the Retron 5 if you have the system patch installed to provide massive improvements to how many games are compatible with the system.
I've tested and played cartridges with fan translated versions of Front Mission, Front Mission: Gun Hazard, Live A Live, Bahamut Lagoon, and Secret of Mana 2 on it and they worked fine. Some kinds of fan translated games didn't work on it like some of the Super Nintendo Fire Emblem entries and the first game in the Star Ocean series, but all official games worked on my Retron 5 flawlessly and enough fan translated cartridges worked to be very satisfactory too.
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If there's one thing I dislike the most about the Retron 5 it's that the pin connectors on the console game cartridge slots are too tight, I don't want to have to worry about it doing any damage to the cartridges which was never a problem with the original hardware where games would always slide in without much resistance or effort needed to get them into the cartridge slot.
Even though I have all the older hardware you may have sold me to buy one. Great vide very nicely done.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
One thing I didn't mention was price. I did get mine used, and it was a few years ago. When I did, it was for around 100$ CAD, and when I tested it, I was able to bring them down to around 80$/90$ because the controller had buttons that didn't work.
It's not a system I see very often, so I'm not entirely sure what it goes for theses days. I'm not entirely sure where you can find them brand new if that's how you would prefer to find it. But because I see them so rarely out in the wild, you'll have to just make a judgement call on the system, at whatever price you can find it at.
If you do decide to pick one up, I hope you enjoy it!
I’ve been thinking about getting a retron 5. Thanks for the info about the console
No problem, hopefully the video was helpful!
Man, I was so hyped for this and years later just went with a tricked out modded OG Xbox for all my retro emulation goodness. I also have a mini and an original SNES in nearly like new condition. I was more into the 16 bit consoles than the NES (that had much love too). I’m just tired of so much stuff I never get to play taking up so much space. Looks cool, but I want it simple and easy to play.
My biggest concern with this thing is that the pin connectors are really tight(or so I’m told). I don’t want it to ruin my games.
I have heard a good amount of people online worry about this, and it's a valid concern. I can only speak to my experience with my particular system. I would say the only slot that would even concern me is the NES slot. The Gameboy slot feels like an authentic gameboy slot, the other systems feel like good 3rd party slots. The NES is the only one that feels like there's tightness, but it never felt like it was going to do any harm. None of my games have ever shown any damage because of the system.
That being said, this console isn't known for being overwhelmingly sturdy and consistent. It's possible I have one of the better one for the connectors, but from my experience, it isn't something that even crosses my mind when I decide to use it.
Just be cautious if you decide to use one. Use it for a few months with your cheaper games and see if there's any damage. If not, then you're probably good to play any game you own.
Get 1-up cards for the slots or make your own. Several uses will loosen up the slots.
The NES one is a lil tight. You can wiggle them a lil loose with a flat head. Same with genesis. Snes. Gameboy and famicom are all just fine. I play my earthbound on it.
I can't believe after all these years this thing still hasn't been hacked with custom firmware. I'd love to load mine up with roms. But it is a cool device and the hyper beach color scheme looks great. I mostly use it to play GBA games on my HDTV.
There is one now. It also lets you dump your games to SD card. Check out retrorgb he has a link.
@@matthewjohnson1891 where are you seeing this? The only thing I could find on RetroRGB was the old obsolete Retronlabo method, which was a bit convoluted and involved sending money to someone in good faith that they would email you their custom firmware to flash to an sd card. If there is another newer method though, I'd love to know!!
@@jeremysart sorry this is late. Search for retron custom firmware now in english. Its supposed to be easier where yiu use an iso burner like etcher, "burn" the image to an sd card and power on. It boots to a custom menu where you can wipe your system and install the custom firmware. 0.3.x pre-rooted.
You can also use it to save state those hardcore retro games. Man some of these games can be unforgiving.
Also known as cheating
Great video!! Thanks for sharing!! Just subscribed!! Thinking about getting one for my channel. How is the color on the NES games?
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it! It could definitely be useful for your channel, it gives a really good way to capture footage using an HDMI capture card. I'm using the Elgato HD60 S and they work great together. Personally I think the NES games look great, however I am also partially colorblind, so I can't tell certain the difference in slight variations of colors anyways. So I might not be the best person to answer that question haha.
The thing with Nintendo Switch Online is that while it is a really cool service to play retro games that they offer, the disadvantage is you simply don't own them. You only rent these games for 20 dollars(In Expansion's case, 50). Unless you're willing to pay every year, you're not able to play them. In the Retron 5 on the other hand, you actually own the cartridges that you collect, so the Retron 5 has an upper value in that department in terms of owning and not worry about yearly/monthly streaming service.
Fantastic system, it has its faults. But the good out ways the bad. I have the original legacy hardware, but this system saves the wear on the original tech. What with save states, scanlines, picture quality its great. Was playing Gradius 3 Snes only the other day it's superb 👌
Nice! sounds like a good time. I agree it has faults, but I'm super glad that I have it. Especially to help me capture footage through HDMI.
It's "outweighs" the bad.
Just bought a retron 5, the domain for the retron website has EXPIRED!! I need the cheat database and firmware updates, can anyone like send me a wetransfer or dropbox of the zip files needed for those?? Plz help!!
i play on original hardware and have a crt but dont have any more space for my other consoles so this would great to make more space and so i can capture game footage like you said.
Using the console for capturing footage really does work quite well. Especially because a lot of time, it can be difficult to capture handheld games.
I've used it to capture footage for videos and for live streaming.
I love how you can play all the classics I would love it if they did a disc player so you can play Sega CD PS1 PS2 Sega Saturn and Sega Dreamcast games
Nice to have, but that lag while playing Mario games made me get rid of it.
I got a polymega now and all is well.
That sucks you had terrible lag with yours. How is the Polymega? I've never used one.
My Retron 5 is still unopened up in my closet. It’s been up there 2+ years. I’ll eventually open it up.
Clearly you haven't had a need for it haha
@@JaysConsoleCorner not yet at least 😂
It is a good backup! For whenever you might need it haha
Bought one 5 years ago. The lag was so bad I sold it a week later.
That's a shame. Just curious, were you using the controller that came with the console, or a first party controller that plugged into the system?
I think it's a really cool device, but mine barely got used and now has bent pins, making SNES useless for me. It got me back into retro games, but I stopped using it when it death gripped my legit and very rare copy of Hagane. Cart is fine. I just don't trust it anymore though.
Yea its picky. Mine, which Ive had for about 7 years, is picky about clean carts. I keep plenty of isopropyl alcohol and q-tips around for the cartridge contacts. My favorite feature is the save on the fly feature. Those very hard games, and those high score games definitely is complimented by this console. My biggest negative is the input lag which is somewhat helped by using a crt tv and wired controller.I like mine enough that if it quit working today I purchase another.
yeah, if you're going to capture footage, you need an hdmi out, but the real reason to get a retron is for ips files. playing import games with full english text is a game changer. plus, the exploit that lets you load roms is pretty baller, too.
Any issues with lag? My biggest complaint when going from analog signal to digital is that sometimes there is lag. And I have to adjust for it, otherwise all my timing on jumps is off.
No, I've never had any major issues. Maybe once in a while, but I also use a wireless controller most of the time, so it could be an issue there and I wouldn't know where the lag happened. At the controller signal or the console itself. Either way it's so rare for me, that I don't really notice
..also isn't it let you back up cartridge SRAM or save memory into file in SD card ? I didn't buy Retron 5 yet but that's the major feature I am looking for it now. I do have original hardware & Mister FPGA so I don't need much of more software emulator...
I would like to have the Retron5 so I can play on a modern TV at anytime without the hassle over an online DRM regime.
Great video and Im glad to see someone likes the retron 5. Do you have a problem with the death grip on the cartridges?
Thanks! I really appreciate it.
I haven't noticed any major issues with the slots. I would say the NES slot is the most stubborn, while the gameboy slot feels just feels like a regular GB/GBA slot. All the others kinda of feel like any other 3rd party console.
The NES slot is the most difficult to take a game out, but I haven't noticed any damage to any cartridge. I also wouldn't say that it's extra difficult to remove a NES game. It's more difficult when compared to the other slots, but it's not something that has ever concerned me.
I use it for handheld games and Japanese imports.
Makes sense. I don't have any imported games, but playing handheld games on the tv is great.
If this thing was cheaper i would have got this but I can do most of what this does on a Pi, PC, Phone, tablet, etc. This thing is still an emulator even if this does take carts. If it was actually running the carts like real hardware would with emulation features that would be a different story but this thing is just too pricey for what is simply emulation other things can do for cheaper and the same or better.
Lol its like $170 lol. That IS cheap... and you get what you pay for. This thing is garbage. Get a Analogue console. Yeah... their not cheap BUT again. You get what u pay for
@@lovelorn88nick I'm saying its expensive for what amounts to shitty emulators you can get free on other platforms. I'd rather just use my Raspberry Pi, PC, Tablet, Phone, Wii or pretty much any other random device I have that can already do what this does. I don't get off to putting a cartridge into a system either so the cartride slot isnt a big deal neither is using a "real" controller. If i really wanted or cared about that enough I'd just buy USB versions of each controller.
I bought one for virtua fighter 5 anime. i wonder what style usb chager does this use?
Still waiting on "8BitDo" to launch the "Pro 3" controller (preferably equally as capable of right analog stick macros as it is and its 2 predecessors are capable of left analog stick macros and D-Pad macros).
I didn't know they were doing a "Pro 3", or are you just hoping for it?
@@JaysConsoleCorner, they are not, but they should be! After they've already launched a black "8BitDo" bluetooth adapter (the red clay one's successor), capable of what I wished for. So all that's left for them to do is either launch the "Pro 3" or send the "Pro 2" controller an update; allowing right stick macros.
Hey everyone. I bricked my console and hyperkin didnt help. i fixed it from a post on reddit. i love the ability to use a snes controller on all games and yes wear and tear on my og consoles, language patches, plus i love using it on my crt. looking for a good downscaler if anyone has any recomendations for a good cheap one.
Unfortunately, it is not worthy. I have one of those. It was amazing at the beginning but suddenly, without any hit, bad treatment or falling, genesis slot and the gamepad stopped working. It was a great idea but the materials it is made of are horrible.
I'M GETTING THAT FOR CHRISTMAS!!!
Would you recommend this or build a Raspberry Pi 4 for retro gaming.
Sorry, I've never used or owned any Raspberry Pi, so I can't answer that.
Hopefully someone else who has used both can answer that question for you.
Why would I use this over a Retro Pi or a computer? It's not actually playing the cartridges, right? It just dumps the rom? Pv or retro pi would give you way more control over the emulation.
got a link to the controller you normally use?
I don't have an exact link, but when I got it a year or 2 ago, I just searched 8bitdo and found their site. They have lots of different controllers depending if you want bluetooth or not, and what system you're looking for. I'm using the SN30 because the I wanted the controller input piece to plug into the system, and I didn't want the joysticks.
@@JaysConsoleCorner ok thanks
How do you capture gameplay on this console because my capture device will not work for it
I'm not sure what the issue could be. If anyone knows, please give a helping hand.
Personally, I'm using the Elgato HD60 S. I never changed any settings, it honestly just worked for me the first time I plugged it in and I haven't had an issue in multiple years. Sorry I couldn't be of any actual help. Maybe your capture device isn't compatible?
Hi,
Can you use a USB controller for this console?
Thanks.
I don't believe so. If you can, you would have to use an adapter (which I don't know if they exist) for the original style controller ports.
I have a weird problem, I put a super famicom copy of Aladdin in my Retron 5 and for some reason the game won’t work with my snes controller, it’ll work with the Retron 5 controller but none of my standard snes controllers
That is a weird situation. I don't have an answer for you, assuming you checked and changed any appropriate settings. I don't own any imported games so I've never been able to test how they might differ.
To my understanding, there are many Retron Models. So why the Retron 5 specifically?
I'm sorry, I don't understand. Why did I decide to make a video on the Retron 5 instead of the others? Or, Why is it called the Retron 5?
To answer both...
1. Because that's what I own, it's the only one I could test and have any first hand experience with.
2. I believe it's because it has 5 cartridge ports. Genesis/SNES/NES/Famicom/Gameboy
Hopefully either or both of those answers your question. If not, feel free to clarify for me. Sometimes I'm really bad at interpreting things haha
You can just get hdmi cables for the systems you have 🤔
Quick question, I know the GBA isn’t region locked and this system can play PAL games but can it play Japan GB and GBA games?
Sorry, I'm not 100% sure. I don't own any imported games to test. From what I know, the answer would be... yes it is compatible. But again I don't have an accurate answer for you. Also if you're looking to play in English, it would require a translation patch.
Maybe someone else from the community who sees this, can answer it properly for you.
@@JaysConsoleCorner oh thanks, I wasn’t sure but thanks for responding anyway
No prob. If you end up testing it, I'd love to know what you find out.
Does game genie work with the Retron 5?
Sorry, I don't own one, so I have no idea. Hopefully when someone else sees this they can let us both know, I'd be interested in finding that out as well.
I bought the newest Retron5 and you can’t even jump on Mario games such as Super Mario World (SNES) etc. It lags way too much. If it actually worked it would be great. I’m getting my money back. You’ve been warned.
What game is playing at 1:28?
Aero The Acrobat - Super Nintendo
It’s a clone of retro freak. Retro freak allows you download your cartridge games. Also, supports pc engine/tg16.
Is this console able to emulate repro carts?
Sorry, I don't own any repro carts, so I can't test that for you.
Maybe someone else in the community can answer that for you.
About lag, if you can beat tyson in punch out then its fast enough. But beating tyson with no CRT is a chore. Hdmi isnt fast enough to really beat tyson, you need original hardware.
I'm so bad at Punch-Out, I can't even get to Tyson haha
@@JaysConsoleCorner you know, it would be interesting to cover this topic about modern lcd tvs making some games ( like tysons punch out) unbeatable. Maybe normal gamers wont notice.
But its crucial. I can beat tyson every time (no joke, played that so many times to actually learn beat him) mostly he wont even hit me once in the notorious first 90 seconds of the dream fight. Even if i didnt play it for yrs!
But then, i noticed on modern lcds no matter what hardware i use ( original nes, classic mini, emu via wiiu/ switch, klonconsole of any type) i cant beat him. First i thought i grew too old ( reaction time) but this bothered me so much, until i tried all solutions. Then i found out it depends on the tv you re using.
Idk if its just mts punch-out!! or if there are more games plaged of this issue. Maybe its not so crucial with others, so you still beat them ( and thus not even noticing)
But with mtpo there really comes this issue at daylight.
I think we need more on those input lag topic since its annoying.. imagine u re the mtpo god, blagging all about how you beat him, cuz ppl dont believe then you suck at it so bad ( not even knowing that its your tv cheating on you!)
That's extremely fascinating. I just don't guarantee I'm the person for the topic. I'm really not that tech savvy to be able to test that type of stuff, or have proper equipment to test it. I have issues with my equipment and videos being 60 frames haha.
I'm willing to bet speedrunners of the game know quite a bit about it. I know people have been making videos about input lag when it comes to the switch online N64 games, especially Ocarina of Time.
I will keep the topic in mind though, I have a dry erase board I use for all my potential video topics and I'm definitely going to add input lag to the list. It might just have to wait until I have proper equipment and learn more about the subject.
@@JaysConsoleCorner yes fascinating and so intriguing! Imagine, you think you lost your gaming skills!
Cool, good idea. Sure, i m happy for anyone, who finally add to the solution of this. I m also sure, many gamers would be interested in this topic generally, not to a specific game related. Keep up your hard work with your interesting content!
Thanks! I will!
Who needs the retron 5 when you can hack the Super Nintendo classic add the entire collection of Super Nintendo NES Sega Genesis games you can even add Sega CD and 32X games as well your not stuck to just Nintendo games that’s what makes those consoles classic this console would of been perfect in the 1980’s and 90’s these games no longer are the newest back in those days the arcade ruled the world of video games I would go and buy arcade machines instead of console games
Because you can't put actual cartridges into your SNES Classic, that's the entire point
@@evdestroy5304 great who needs those nightmare cartridges needs to blow in them to make them work no thanks cds are a lot better hacking just makes it easier if I could hack the games in 1985 I wouldn’t of bought one cartridge for the NES Super Nintendo Sega genesis I’m already feeling bad already I didn’t know that I didn’t know in the future I was going to be able to get all these games free digital
@@Suhadisgood This reads like a schizo rant
nice
DONT BUY THIS it doesn’t have an eject switch so you have to pull it out and sometimes THE PINS WILL FALL OUT
Mine bricked after only 3 months. Hyperkin was unable/unwilling to fix. Was fun while it lasted. But will not support this company again.
Damn that sucks. Shame there was nothing you could do, and that they wouldn't help.
what is this ford f150 home depot ass music
Simple question.. no lol. Either get a mister, or a Analogue console. I HATED the retron 5. Gameplay was awful. You might as well use a raspberry pi... retron 5 just dumps the ROM
I loved it until it broke randomly
Damn, what happened? Was it the pins? That's what most people seemed to be concerned about with the system.
Or did it just stop turning on or something?
@@JaysConsoleCorner just stopped turning on. Not planning on buying a new one
Damn that sucks. I don't blame you. Have a bad experience, why waste your time and money to try again, doesn't make sense.
Although to be fair tons of people did that with the Xbox 360 Red Ring of Death hahaha
If the retron 5 can play PS4 PS5 PS3 Xbox Xbox 360 Xbox one Xbox series X it would be worth to play on playing the trash graphics isn’t worth it 8 bit and 16 bit would make me go buy arcade machines what I used to do until the Xbox and PS2 was released
It sounds like the Retron 5 isn't worth it for you. That's ok. Before I had a channel and needed to capture footage, it wasn't worth it for me either.
No
fugg no