RetroN 5 is officially a thing, apparently

[Dr. BaconStein]

No images yet, but from the press release, it's got:

- Bluetooth Controller
- GBA support
- HDMI support
- “Perdana” Digital User Interface (???)

Sadly no N64 yet, but it looks like we are getting a lot closer. I'll be honest, I wasn't expecting them to do a four-cart clone, especially not one with GBA. This should be very interesting.

http://hyperkin.com/blog/2013/03/hyp...aming-classic/

[Tupin]

I don't think we'll ever get an N64OAC. Emulation is simply just to cheap and widespread to make the creation of a hardware solution necessary.

[Satoshi_Matrix]

Damnit Hyperkin, you got me legitimately curious!

HDMI output? GBA compatibility? Bluetooth wireless controller? This all sounds good on paper. I reallllllly hope they put in a better NOAC here.

As an owner of many Hyperkin products, I have to say I've been woefully disappointed by the vast majority of their products, including the RetroN3.

More than likely, I'll buy one for review.


Right now with as little information as we're currently given, I have many questions looming over this product.




1. How exactly will HDMI output work? There is no NES-on-a-chip that supports anything better than composite. For the NES side, is Hyperkin simply planning on feeding a composite signal through HDMI as they did with the S-Video signal on the RetorN3?

2. Will OEM Nintendo and Sega controllers work? I assume so given the RetorN series history, but it's still an important question to ask.

3. Will the device be HDMI only? As in, no other video standards?

4. GBA compatibility sounds exciting, but there's quite a number of questions looming over this concept alone. How will you control GBA games? Will GBA games be fullscreen? Will they include the entire GBA chipset meaning GameBoy and GameBoy Color games are also playable?

5. Compatibility! Will the current issues with the NES and especially SNES sides of the RetorN3 be fixed?

[Gameguy]

I have separate consoles for all of those so this is pretty useless for me, I can't see a real use for this. The full NTSC and PAL compatibility sounds nice, but they'll probably screw it up in some way. I'm guessing they won't bother to convert the signals, they'll just expect people to be playing this console on a worldwide compatible TV as most modern sets are. Hense the focus on HDMI connections, though I don't expect the output to be optimised for any high definition resolution.

[Gunstar Hero]

Holy shit! I have an NES, SNES, and Genesis on my TV but playing GBA on the big screen?!?! That's awesome!

[Gameguy]

Holy shit! I have an NES, SNES, and Genesis on my TV but playing GBA on the big screen?!?! That's awesome!

You can buy a Gameboy Player for the Gamecube, or one of those conversion kits for the original GBA consoles. A friend of mine bought one of those kits for his brother as a gift, I was told it works pretty well.

The main thing I have against these clones is the lack of accuracy compared to legit first party hardware. If you don't care about it being 100% authentic and want to save space, why not just buy a cheap Win XP laptop for under $50 and have a bunch of emulators on it along with tons of ROMS? You can hook that up to a TV as well, play anything you want in addition to the four consoles this one clone can do. Having ROMS on a computer or running them straight from the original carts doesn't matter, the code is identical. All that matters is what's used to run the games, either legit hardware, a clone, or an emulator on a PC.

[ViNGaDoRjr]

Damnit Hyperkin, you got me legitimately curious!

HDMI output? GBA compatibility? Bluetooth wireless controller? This all sounds good on paper. I reallllllly hope they put in a better NOAC here.

As an owner of many Hyperkin products, I have to say I've been woefully disappointed by the vast majority of their products, including the RetroN3.

More than likely, I'll buy one for review.


Right now with as little information as we're currently given, I have many questions looming over this product.



1. How exactly will HDMI output work? There is no NES-on-a-chip that supports anything better than composite. For the NES side, is Hyperkin simply planning on feeding a composite signal through HDMI as they did with the S-Video signal on the RetorN3?

2. Will OEM Nintendo and Sega controllers work? I assume so given the RetorN series history, but it's still an important question to ask.

3. Will the device be HDMI only? As in, no other video standards?

4. GBA compatibility sounds exciting, but there's quite a number of questions looming over this concept alone. How will you control GBA games? Will GBA games be fullscreen? Will they include the entire GBA chipset meaning GameBoy and GameBoy Color games are also playable?

5. Compatibility! Will the current issues with the NES and especially SNES sides of the RetorN3 be fixed?

They have alread answered this. It will be a emulator based console.

[Leo_A]

Sounds interesting at the very least. If there was some support for loading rom images off a SD card for the GBA end of it, I'd buy it if done well.

[Satoshi_Matrix]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4a49-7OHtE


This is what you're looking for.

[recorderdude]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4a49-7OHtE


This is what you're looking for.

I have a front loading version of that card. It's actually really nice for GBA Games but I lost my savs at one point so be ready to replace the battery in there once it dies.

Don't try to use it for DS games, though. Compatibility hasn't been updated in eons.

[Tanooki]

Satoshi don't feed the troll. I wish someone would get rid of that already.

I'm shocked what they're attempting to do here and I really want those questions you asked answered too. I've never touched their NES based stuff, but the 2nd revision of the Supaboy I own and it's amazing, though I had to mod the D-PAD to work like a real SNES controller to get me feeling amazed by it.

I'm really curious how they'll handle the internals on their controller. I want to know what method of driving these games they'll use as if it will be a bunch of 'system on a chip' chips in there, a beefier common ARM processor like other multi-emulator handhelds out of China use, or what exactly? I'm interested in finding out how they'll handle on a first outing GBA playback and how it will output to the screen and speakers.

I think I'd actually consider buying it as I heard it was like $80~ and I don't like clones, but it would be useful to have as a lazy carry around device I could take to my nephews place or to the back bedroom without having to unwire all my stuff. Also very very curious to see how the HDMI is handled if it's clean or a damned nightmare like past systems where RCA cables work great, but fail on another system and reversed the other way. I think they're the ones with the NES+SNES combo where if you use the wrong cable for the wrong system on a chip the output goes to crap.

[BricatSegaFan]

Of course he is lying. Look at his past posts, almost all of them are him talking shit about clones. I have never been one to ask for a BAN, but this dude is a liar and he is spreading mis-information cuz he has a chip on his shoulder. WE are all tired of your shit.

Maybe HE is a knock off Chinese clone

[hellraiser]

If this thing has decent Nes audio I will pick one up. I'm a very happy retro duo owner even with the bad audio but they never came out with a zapper.

[LimitedEditionMuseum]

Was GBA that popular of a system where they would add a slot just for it?

[MyTurnToPlay]

This piece of crap is still being discussed? I thought my advance preview was sufficient warning. I've looked at the data. I've analyzed the results, and this thing is complete junk. But I guess all you zombie lemmings are dead set on throwing your money away on Hyperscam's chinese trash products.

I'm always amazed at the idiots out there. When some bullsh*t self declared gaming expert hypes up a predictably retarded new product...then all his no life loyal followers jump on his nuts and waste their money on a stupid ass product. Well...go ahead and throw your money away you lemmings.

thank you.

[MachineGex]

This piece of crap is still being discussed? I thought my advance preview was sufficient warning. I've looked at the data. I've analyzed the results, and this thing is complete junk. But I guess all you zombie lemmings are dead set on throwing your money away on Hyperscam's chinese trash products.

I'm always amazed at the idiots out there. When some bullsh*t self declared gaming expert hypes up a predictably retarded new product...then all his no life loyal followers jump on his nuts and waste their money on a stupid ass product. Well...go ahead and throw your money away you lemmings.

thank you.

Please ban this lying piece of crap^. He has was caught before lying and warned, now it's time for him to go..................

[Satoshi_Matrix]

Yes. MyTurnToPlay's posts need to be deleted and and his account banned. Dude I've given you the benefit of the doubt. You don't like clones? Fine. But you keep making posts filled with lies.

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

This piece of crap is still being discussed? I thought my advance preview was sufficient warning. I've looked at the data. I've analyzed the results, and this thing is complete junk. But I guess all you zombie lemmings are dead set on throwing your money away on Hyperscam's chinese trash products.

I'm always amazed at the idiots out there. When some bullsh*t self declared gaming expert hypes up a predictably retarded new product...then all his no life loyal followers jump on his nuts and waste their money on a stupid ass product. Well...go ahead and throw your money away you lemmings.

thank you.

A representative from Hyperkin responded to you in this thread and publicly verified that you do not have any access to a Retron 4, so consider this your first, last and only public warning.

You're a liar and nobody here cares about your opinion on clone hardware.

Cut the bullshit in these threads or face discipline.

[YoshiM]

I got a chance to see the demo hardware in action at the Midwest Gaming Classic. The crew had F-Zero playing on an LCD TV through HDMI and it looks really sweet. Vibrant colors, sound seemed pretty spot on and the speed looked right. I didn't get a chance to play it as someone else was racing and a little voice saying "Daddy! Daddy!" the voice's hand kept beating me in the leg with a balloon.

The universal controller was very odd feeling. It fit I. My hand but the shape was angular. The thumb stick "nub" had micro switches and it audibly clicked when you moved it. Not sure if I'm a fan of that. But with all the controller ports, does it matter?

I am intrigued. I was burned by the NEX, which was my first clone, so here's hoping this turns out better.

[8-Bit Archeology]

I am looking forward to a demo when it finally reaches my friends Play N Trade. I have never used a system like this but the idea is great. I have a lot of consoles but am planning on a more minimal layout for my upstairs living area. as the downstairs is going to be my museum and is currently a mess. I think this would offer the cleaner layout upstairs, so I can have my TV mounted and not need as much shelf space. Cause honestly I love my games, but everyone who comes in my house, the first thing they see is my games. And hearing that I have a problem when the few who dont like games come over is getting old.