Retro Duo Portable - RDP 2 in 1 Portable System

[Culex4096]

FYI, I've cancelled my pre-order for this. Sorry I won't be able to make any direct comparisons between this and the PDX, but I've spent several hundreds dollars on games in the past week and am planning on picking up an FDS next week...so this has to go on the back burner for now.
Still looking forward to Satoshi_Matrix's review!

Yeah, don't feel pressured into getting the RDP, the PDX seems to be as good if not better than it anyway. No point in wasting the money on it.

[Culex4096]

Also, I believe that some unknown forces don't want me to have a RDP. My first one was defective and so I returned it and I was supposed to get my replacement today and despite Fedex claiming that they have delivered the package almost 8 hours ago, I don't have it. Why, gaming gods, why?

[Culex4096]

Also, I believe that some unknown forces don't want me to have a RDP. My first one was defective and so I returned it and I was supposed to get my replacement today and despite Fedex claiming that they have delivered the package almost 8 hours ago, I don't have it. Why, gaming gods, why?

Nevermind I got it...... but it's defective. Screen flickers when volume is too high and the Retroport and Retrogen only play audio, no video thru the screen. F***....... now I have to get another one........ again!!!

[thegamezmaster]

Sorry if this has been asked but I couldn't find. Does the RetroGen adapter work on a FC 16 Go? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!

[Satoshi_Matrix]

Yes, it works, but it doesn't output video to anything but the RDP. So you can use the FC-16 GO's controls and you'll get sound output, but no video signal. Same with the Supaboy.

[Cryog]

Review in Japanese.

Retro Duo Portable 開封＆プレイレビュー(unboxing&review)


The RDP and the pokeFAMI DX are twin sisters.

[Satoshi_Matrix]

Well, they're sisters for sure, but not twins. The RDP hardware is slightly different and in a different shell. Also it comes with an NES NOAC adapter and two of the best clone controllers the world has ever seen. Check out my four part video review on youtube to learn more.

[Cryog]

I saw your videos, Satoshi_Matrix. Great review. But I stand in my comment. They have the same hardware but with a different shell. But the RDP includes 2 controls and the NES adapter. And the PokeFAMI DX adapters work perfectly in the RDP.

[Ace]

Cryog, you're *almost* correct. The PokeFami DX and the RetroDuo Portable do share the same motherboard design, but it seems the RetroDuo Portable has a newer revision of the PokeFami DX's motherboard with the volume slider directly on the motherboard rather than on the top of the case. It's a bit hard to see because there's only a small segment of the PokeFami DX's motherboard shown, but if you compare what you can see of its motherboard:



To the same spot on the RetroDuo Portable:



You'll see they share the same motherboard design.

Also, remind me if there's visible interference on the RetroDuo Portable's screen depending on how far up you turn up the volume slider? Nusilver posted this on the BenHeck forums: http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic....457956#p457956

From what he says, it seems the PokeFami DX has the audio circuitry located directly under the screen (a VERY bad place to put audio circuitry, if you ask me). Is the audio circuitry on the RetroDuo Portable located in the same place? If it is, you may be able to eliminate the interference by putting a small shield between the screen and the audio circuitry. What you may be able to do is to take an RF shield, cut it up to size, solder it to Ground, then cover the cut up shield in some non-conductive material. If that doesn't work, I'm not sure what else can be done to fix this issue unless I get a RetroDuo Portable for myself (I might get one soon, though).

[Cryog]

Ace, thank you for the pictures and the info.

[zin0099]

just got my retrogen adapter ran it on my retroduo 2.0 and love it! i only have 3 games but they worked

games:
x-men 3 clone wars
road rash 2
strider 2/strider returns journey from the darkness

going to get the retroport just for fun and possible get rid of retron3!

[Satoshi_Matrix]

which model RetorN3 do you have? If you're looking to get rid of it, pm me. I'm looking for a new one myself.

[zin0099]

on the back of mine it says retron3 tri-system
hyperkin
item #M05488-RD
made in china

if i sell it to u how would we do this over paypal? or i sell it on ebay when u are on?

[Ace]

I apologize for butting in, but from what the sticker on the bottom of your RetroN3 says, Zin, it's a Version 2. Absolutely horrible compared to the Version 1. The only things better about the Version 2 have to do with the NES side's compatibility and sound (volume level only, not the overall sound, which is a bit worse as the DPCM is weird and WAY too loud), but the Genesis side is unchanged and the Super NES side has unbearably distorted sound.

[zin0099]

wow i didn't know there was even a version 2 but yeah my retroduo 2.0 works much better and now with the addon with retrogen adapter i would say hyperkin model sucks not to say that hyperkin is complete trash i like there stuff but they can't beat retro-bit

[zin0099]

I apologize for butting in, but from what the sticker on the bottom of your RetroN3 says, Zin, it's a Version 2. Absolutely horrible compared to the Version 1. The only things better about the Version 2 have to do with the NES side's compatibility and sound (volume level only, not the overall sound, which is a bit worse as the DPCM is weird and WAY too loud), but the Genesis side is unchanged and the Super NES side has unbearably distorted sound.

oh yeah i wouldn't say it's an inprovement cuss my super mario bros./duct hunt/world class track meet doesn't work unless u really play with the cartridge which is really funny to me that the retroduo 2.0 plays it just fine with no hassle, just plug and play!

[Old_Skool_Fool]

You must defeat Shenzhen Qi Sheng Long to stand a chance!

Hahaha, that's great!

Hey everyone, it's been awhile and been pretty busy and last I tried stopping by, it seemed DP was down due to some intergalactic net criminals..lol



Anyways, just wanted everyone to know about the newest Super UFO 8 Pro device out now here (Compatible with the RDP), and honestly wanted somebody's help regarding the in-depth compatibility/review (This thing seems pretty badass!) And will work with the RDP!.


I think Satoshi did a bang up job on the in-depth RDP review, so if you PM me and I'll hit you back with some delicious details, and and awesome kickback for it.


Also in the meantime, I just wanted everyone to know about the new Free Giveaways Das Cheap that are open to everyone (no purchase necessary) and can find out the details above!

[Satoshi_Matrix]

Sure, I'll hear you out. PM'd.

[Purkeynator]

Sure, I'll hear you out. PM'd.

I wouldn't do business with Satoshi_Matrix. He ripped me off $42 and still refuses to pay up.

[Old_Skool_Fool]

For all those looking to get their hands on a RDP!!


Das Cheap has their online giveaways this week for the Retro Duo Portable.


Plus, a handful of Japanese Super Famicom games with it as well.


So if you were looking to get one for the big fat price of Nothing! Now here's your chance!