Retro Duo

[pma]

^^^This. I would definitely need assurance that you could play region-free.

[neogenesis]

Oct 22, 2013 7:25:16 GMT -5 antonycatton1 said:

Oct 22, 2013 4:41:14 GMT -5 neogenesis said:

So, I was looking up more of these retro consoles and I learned that Retro-Bit (makers of the Retro Duo) is releasing a new console called the "Super Retro Trio", probably around the same time the Retron 5 will be out. It will play NES, SNES, and Genesis games, plus GBA games with an adapter. I like how all the controller ports are in front of the console. Here's a picture:

Any idea if this plays PAL and NTSC games like the retron 5?

I believe so. It actually has a region switch between the Genesis controller ports if you look closely at the picture.

[antonycatton1]

Ooh,the same company also do a portable NES/SNES Player too:http://www.innexinc.com/product-detail.php?prod_id=RB-RDP-6041&type=12&page_num=1
I've emailed to see if both play PAL games as well as NTSC and I'll see if I get a reply.the trio could be a decent alternative to the retron 5 if it plays both regions.

[neogenesis]

Here's a clearer picture:

[neogenesis]

Oct 22, 2013 7:49:25 GMT -5 antonycatton1 said:

Ooh,the same company also do a portable NES/SNES Player too:http://www.innexinc.com/product-detail.php?prod_id=RB-RDP-6041&type=12&page_num=1
I've emailed to see if both play PAL games as well as NTSC and I'll see if I get a reply.the trio could be a decent alternative to the retron 5 if it plays both regions.

Yeah, it's from Retro-Bit. They made both the Retro Duo console and handheld.

[rayred]

I wish one of these companies could put out a system that could play Turbo Grafx/PC Engine games. I used to have a PC Engine Duo-R and loved it, until it went kapoot. There are so many great titles to play.

Anyway, both these systems look pretty cool. I own a Nes, Snes and Genesis, so the ease of just having a do it all system is appealing....if the price is nice

[neogenesis]

The Retron 3 plays NES, SNES, and Genesis games. It was released a few years ago and you can get it for around $45 or so nowadays. What I don't like about it is that the NES and Genesis controller ports are on its sides which may be a problem when you have limited space and you want to use wired controllers. It also looks a bit weird, at least I think it does. haha. Here's a picture:

[antonycatton1]

Oct 22, 2013 18:12:55 GMT -5 neogenesis said:

The Retron 3 plays NES, SNES, and Genesis games. It was released a few years ago and you can get it for around $45 or so nowadays. What I don't like about it is that the NES and Genesis controller ports are on its sides which may be a problem when you have limited space and you want to use wired controllers. It also looks a bit weird, at least I think it does. haha. Here's a picture:

I think the retron 5 has its control ports on the sides too.i quite like the look of the 5,but I must admit the super retro trio is the better looking of the 2.

[neogenesis]

Yeah, all the controller ports on the Retron 5 seem to be on its sides. I don't know why they went with that kind of design. I don't really know any other consoles with controller ports on their sides, aside from the Retron consoles made by Hyperkin.

[danthor]

I'm waiting for a Retron 5. I don't think ports on the sides are a bad thing, most old controllers have nice long cords, anyway. Except the Genesis/Megadrive, those weren't very long.

[neogenesis]

The idea behind these combo systems is so cool. I've never owned one, unless you count the PS2 (with PS1 compatibility). I guess we'll see how the Retron 5 will do performance-wise. I'm leaning towards getting a Retro Duo though since it'll probably be cheaper and I just want NES/SNES compatibility anyway. Plus it looks like it'll fit just right in my small game space. hehe.

[pma]

Have to say I'm quite excited by the possibility of playing Jap Famicom games, something I've not ever used before. Looks like there are a fair few Jap only games that never made it to the NES.

[neogenesis]

I actually had a Famicom back in the day. I gave it away when I got my SNES though. Anyway, I remember playing games called "TwinBee" and "Battle City" with my Famicom. I don't think those were released in the US. I also had 2 "Street Fighter II" games which I didn't even know were pirates back then. haha.

[pma]

Yeah I'm well keen to grab a copy of some of the Twinbee games - my bro had Pop'N'Twinbee on the Super Famicom years ago, one of the most beautiful looking games ever and loads of fun!

[neogenesis]

Since I've been posting pictures of these retro consoles, I might as well post a picture of the Retro Duo itself: