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insultobot
PostPosted: September 21st, 2013, 6:58 pm 
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Plays NES, SNES, FC, SFC, Gen, MD, GB, GBC, GBA
Comes with two Bluetooth controllers.
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Has ports for two NES, two SNES, and two Gen controllers.

It will be available on December 10, 2013 for $99.99 on Amazon and likely many other lesser distributors.

I'll be getting one.




More info and pics: http://hyperkin.com/blog/2013/03/retron-5-details-revealed-from-the-midwest-gaming-classic/

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This sounds too good to be true. If this really works as well as it says it does, I'll have to pick one up.

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It might be the case, but I haven't seen the Ret 5 yet.

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The RetroN 5 will come with a wireless controller that utilizes Bluetooth technology, allowing for a playable distance of a minimum of 15 feet without losing sync from the console.

Aww, but my couch is only 8 feet from the TV. =(



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I could also play an emulator for free.

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It's all about the swag, yo. Besides, I don't have a working NES, Sega, or GBA anymore but do own games for them. There's just something to be said about the actual hardware of it all.

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Fuuuark, the fact that it plays GBA, GB, and GBC games is enough to warrant a purchase.
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Would be nice to not have to swap out so many consoles anymore. And depending on what the GBA player is like, it might be a nice alternative to re-buying a GameCube and Game Boy Player.

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That would be grand and cost effective!

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I thought I already posted this...

http://hyperkin.com/blog/2013/11/hyperkin-to-delay-retron-5-release/

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Hyperkin has delayed the RetroN 5 release due to faulty pins discovered in some packaged units. Hyperkin explains that in order to resolve the issue and provide maximum user experience, the RetroN 5 will be released within the first quarter of 2014.


So it is still on the way and only delayed to replace faulty cart slots.
At least they didn't ship an unfinished product, which is a nice change considering the trends of shipping half-assed products as of late.

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It's out.

It's sold out.

It's being resold by first gen buys for twice and three times MSRP, which also went up $30...

I'll wait for the second run please.

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I pre-ordered half a year ago. Got it for 99. Will be here Monday. Will post back with opinions soon after.

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