Reddit mentions: The best nes consoles

I have:

Retro Bit Retro Duo v2

This is the first clone I ever got, back in 2009. The other widely available options at the time were the Yobo FC Twin and the Yobo FC 3 Plus. I chose the Retro Duo due to it's high compatibility on both the NES and SNES side. It was one of the few NES clones that could run the NES Powerpak, and it was one of the first SNES clones that could run Super Mario RPG. The FC 3 Plus could also apparently run Super Mario RPG, but it had terrible proprietary controllers that used the Sega 6-button layout, making SNES and NES controls backwards. The Retro Duo has S-video and composite output, though the picture is a bit darker than a real SNES. The controllers are fine, but like the console, they're made with a slick "mirror" plastic that smudges easily. Plays NTSC games only.

Retro-Bit Retro Duo Portable v2.0

Got this one in 2016. I thought the idea of a portable SNES was neat. I chose this one over the Hyperkin Supaboy and the atrocious Yobo FC Twin Go because I thought it had the best form factor. Plus it included a NOAC NES cart adapter, so that was a plus. Also included a plugin controller port and composite output cord. Screen is okay, about on par with composite video. Plays NTSC games only.

Super Players Entertainment System

Got this one in 2017. It's design is based off of the Super Famicom Jr. or SNES mini, like a lot of SNES clones (poor Lance Barr never sees a dime). The controllers it comes with are garbage. The consoles itself is really good. S-Video and composite output. Also had a region switch, so it can play both NTSC and PAL games. Strangely, it displays PAL games in black and white. I don't know if this issue is with all of these units or just mine. I'd understand if it was connected to a consumer TV, but I have it hooked up to a Sony PVM-20L5, which plays PAL consoles just fine. Fun little fact, this particular brand of clone has been around for years, and for a time was inexplicably branded with an Indiana Pacers logo. I find this funny because I'm from Indiana.

Pound Challenger

Got this one in 2018. First HDMI Chinese clone I've got. I wrote the first review for it on Amazon, and included a video displaying the input lag and video artifacts it displays over HDMI. So check out that review for more details. Long story short, it's a decent clone. Composite and HDMI output. Also has a region switch, so it can play NTSC and PAL games.

Argo Super 16 Bit

This is my most recent clone, and also my favorite. Why? Because it's one of the first SNES clones ever made. There's very little information about it online and it's almost a lost piece of gaming history. It's the European release of a Super Genius SNES clone released in 1994. This same clone was also released in Brazil as the Chips do Brasil Super Prosystem 16 before Playtronic officially released the SNES down there. Shout out to u/sagosen for hooking me up with one all the way from Norway.

It's got a solid build quality and some decent turbo controllers. Composite and RF output. Region switch, so it can play both NTSC and PAL games. PAL games display fine, but NTSC games are in black and white (the opposite of the above mentioned Super Players issue). Runs everything fine except for S-DD1 chip and SA1 chip games (probably due to the console lacking a CIC chip). S-DD1 games run, but the graphics are scrambled. SA1 games just display a black screen and don't run at all. It's worth noting that S-DD1 and SA1 ROM files run fine on the console when running on an SD2SNES.


And speaking of backup devices. I've got the SD2SNES, SD2SNES Pro, Super Powerpak, Super UFO Pro 8 (SD version), and Game Doctor SF7 (shout out to u/MuricaPersonified for hooking me up with that one). They all work fine on all of the SNES clones I have. Though admittedly, it's not practical to use a Game Doctor with the Retro Duo Portable. And again, like I said before, all of these clones use basically the same hardware and have the Contra 3 color palette issue.

So yeah, I hope I elaborated enough for you. I've also got 5 legitimate SNES/SFC consoles, as well as the Analogue Super NT, but those are different beasts all together.

You can get her a DS for fairly reasonable prices and Mario Kart DS for okay prices and its a pretty decent Mario Kart, also the 3DS is backwards compatible with DS games so if you maybe doubled the cost you could get hold of a 3DS and Mariokart DS and later on get Mario Kart 7 which is considered one of the best.

The Snes and N64 versions are a great blast, particularly in multiplayer so if you want to share the experience these are probably the best versions to get.

N64's are built like brick poop houses, the important thing to remember is that the controllers would crap out a long time before the console so check the 3d stick doesn't crunch when moved and it centers when untouched, theres sometimes issues with corrosion on the cart slot and power supplies failing but generally as long as you can see the thing running before you buy you should be alright. Snes is also a very robust console, the important things to check is for corrosion on the cartridge slot and once again controllers, check the D-Pad isn't loose and the shoulder buttons feel solid but not overly tight, 3rd party joypads are easy to find and work just fine but quality can sometimes be an issue, the SNES power block tends to outlast the consoles but check for damaged wires and kinks but replacements are cheap. AV cables for Snes and N64 can be found on amazon or ebay for dirt cheap prices so if you find a console missing some cables you can take a chance if its cheap.

You could try getting a Wii and the GameCube version, although I find that Double Dash is not such a great Mario Kart in my opinion but it is fun. As long as the Wii you're buying has the gamecube controller ports (Amazon, Ebay, and you'll find cheap used official controllers and my local Gamestop even stocks compatible controllers so you shouldn't be unable to find gamecube controllers) it will play Gamecube games but if you get one of the later versions you won't have backwards compatibility, check something like craigs list and you might find some kind of a bargin, bonus about going this way is you also have access to Mario Kart Wii and several other AAA Nintendo games too boot Just noticed you already seem to own a Wii so forget that part.

Be aware that you can get 3rd party unofficial consoles, results vary but the stuff thats been coming out in recent years does a reasonable job playing most popular games without much if any issues. It would take a trained eye to spot the differences between popular games played on a Snes or say a Retron more Retron info if your keen. Get official joypads or 3rd party recreations as everyone hates the bundled joypads. Big positive about going this way is you can also get her Mario Bros ( nes game is very cheap because its extremely common, pay more than a couple dollars for it and you're a fool) Depending on what you find in your area you might find this is the better option purely for costs.

Check goodwill stores if they don't carry electronics ask them if they know who does. I wish there was something like this in my hometown in Ireland or any kind of pawn shop or second hand store. In this day and age everyone has internet access so prices can sometimes seem stupidly high because people just look at "Buy it Now" prices on ebay forgetting that the actual completed listings that sold is what determines a consoles price and demand, check the completed listings on ebay and narrow the range to say 50 miles from your location, sometimes you'll see failed to sell consoles with 2-3 bids because unreasonable sellers think retro = cash, look for consoles that sold on their bid prices and that should give you a guide about how much a console costs. Always check the seller on Amazon and Ebay, you don't want any nasty surprises and try to stick with sellers who appear to sell consoles because if they say its working and have a good rating then its probably a fully working console. //wall of text.

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If I had to pick, I have this on my wishlist because I miss all my old games. I still have my SNES from when I was younger but it doesn't work anymore. I got it for Christmas so every time it starts to get even a little chilly I want to curl up in a blanket and play so badly and it's killing me that I can't. Super mario world is my favorite game and I have a lot of happy memories attached to it, mainly being that it was the only time during my entire childhood I ever got along with my sister. We hated each other growing up, still don't really get along, but super mario world always tickles me and makes me happy because I had such a great time with it. I wanna be able to feel like a kid, and smile. Not a lot makes me happy but being able to play my old games this winter would. Plus it would be fun to be able to play with my son.

















Sorry that sounds so mushy/sentimental, haha.

Ninja Gaiden is a great game but SUPER hard to beat. It's classic NES where you memorize where each baddie comes from because it is always the same. But as you go and reach a new level, you have to begin memorizing again but die too soon. So much trial and error. Contra is super fun if you use the Konami code. Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Start during the opening screen. Then you get thirty lives and two continues which also give you 30 more lives. But playing it without the code is pretty rough. Doing the code with a friend and not having to worry about random deaths is the best. One of the best NES games ever in my opinion.

Ninja Gaiden:
https://youtu.be/6t2YvyLqw3c?t=90

Contra:
https://youtu.be/2mWZlNOzdv8

Some games that I absolutely love: Mario 3, Jaws, Life Force, Mega Man 2 (it's the best one in the series), Zelda, Metroid, Bionic Commando, and Gunsmoke.

Side bar: If your NES acts up and gets sick of playing games you can replace the 72-pin connector inside the toaster but it is a pain. Also, don't blow on your games; the moisture in your breath only aids in oxidizing the contacts. Nail polish remover/rubbing alcohol on a q-tip is the way to go. Nevertheless, I got sick of fixing my system (it is VERY rarely the cartridge that is the problem) so I bought this giant piece of shit.

http://www.amazon.com/8-Bit-Entertainment-System-Nintendo/dp/B0161N7J2G?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

It works perfectly. I was shocked and still am. And the controllers are actually legit.

Thats what I got for now. Love your youTube vids. Keep it up.

-reid-

To open them up, you need a special screwdriver. I bought this $11 kit and it's got stuff to open pretty much any retro cartridge or console. If you're in the business of collecting retro games, one of those screwdrivers is imperative, IMO.

The Super Retro Trio+ is around $75 on Amazon. The NES and Genesis work great, but the Super NES has bad audio, especially for the Super Gameboy (it's basically unplayable). I also have an RES+, which is essentially just the NES part of it, which is around $40. These don't have a 4:3 switch built in, which I hate because neither does my TV.

I prefer the Hyperkin Retron HD ($30) and the Supa Retron HD ($50) because they have a toggle switch to output in 4:3 or 16:9, but the Retron HD won't play some of the NES games that my RES+ will (but the Supa Retron does play the Super Gameboy just fine). Hyperkin also just put out a Mega Retron HD ($50) but I haven't bought one of those yet.

So it's all a balancing act with what clone consoles you like best. Luckily, I got most of mine with gift cards or as Christmas/Birthday presents, so I (mostly) didn't have to pony up my own cash.

2000 yen for 8 games is pretty good actually, but it seems like they try to balance it out with higher console prices. It's still possible to find them for 1500-2000yen-ish. I'd have to ask for the names of the stores again though, as I usually just yell at my friends in Japan to pick me up stuff and I don't know exactly where they get their stock as I've never actually been to Japan before. I'll get back to you on that. I believe my Super Famicom cost me around 1500yen from a store in Japan too, about a year ago, and I got my Famicom from a private seller for about 500yen.

For online shopping, Amazon Japan tends to have ridiculously good prices. It has those used Famicoms for the prices I talked about above. http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/offer-listing/B0001PW6E2/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used I remember getting Mario Kart for 100yen a year ago on there too!

For the common stuff, Super Potato seems alright, but for the higher priced games I say avoid them. My friends say it's more of a tourist attraction.

That is a hardware clone, and a poor one at that(made by ATGames). It may be officially licensed by Sega, but doesn't mean it doesn't suck. If you are intent on getting a hardware clone get a Retro-Bit Super Retro Trio. It is currently selling for $55 and plays NES, SNES, and Genesis games it is also capable of playing GBA games with an adapter.

You can get an everdrive or something similar to allow saves states, but if you are looking for save states in general you are probably best off buying a Retron 5.

Just throwing an idea out here, but if you haven't heard of the Retron you might be interested. Pretty decent 3rd party console that combines the SNES, NES, and Sega.

http://www.amazon.com/Hyperkin-Retron-System-GENESIS-Nintendo-Entertainment/dp/B003O3EFY2

It's got pretty good reviews so I'm thinking of buying one myself soon.

For me, I have no interest in playing retro games unless I have the retro controller. A newer USB-counterpart such as this off-brand SNES controller suffices. But for me, the old games are just as much about the old controllers.

Then you've got dedicated emulator systems such as this SNES/NES/Genesis combo which is really neat. And there's another one by a more popular brand that I can't think of right off hand that emulates like 5 systems. With slots for each system's cartridge as well as controllers.

So lets talk about this in 2 waves. Let me start by saying I am not a lawyer, however, I have researched this quite a bit, and am pretty involved in other legal things outside of this ;).

Emulators
In the US reverse engineering something without seeing the original is perfectly legal. If someone makes an emulator that runs nintendo games, but does not use any code from the original nintendo device they are not breaking any laws. Patents make this complicated, and also profit laws make it complicated. For instance if you tried to sell an emulator you likely would run into problems, because now you have copied a product (even though its not from the original) simply to make a profit, and now patents etc kick in. There also are parody laws that protect you in place as well, which ironically allow for generic brands of products etc.

To make it clear in the US you can even legally buy emulation machines, which are basically non-licensed emulators that run on the raspberry pi, or something like that and use a cartridge game (they don't take roms). These are 100% legal, and as much as Nintendo hates them, they can do nothing about them.

Here is an example of one of these machines
https://www.amazon.com/8-Bit-Entertainment-System/dp/B0161N7J2G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1496427251&sr=8-2&keywords=nintendo+emulator

I should point out that all of this does not apply to PSX emulators which use the actual BIOS from the PSX machine. Supposedly these are likely illegal to have.

ROMS

So there is this long debate in the US about Fair Use laws. You can do some googling, as I am not the expert and its "complicated". The long story short is many believe if you buy something on a physical medium, you are legally allowed to copy it as a "backup". However, many don't believe this as well, and its never really been tested when it comes to video games. In short its legally "grey" but it should be considered illegal in my mind.

You're looking for the AC Adapter or "power brick" as the geeks end up calling it. Sorry about that.

https://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-Universal-Adapter-SNES-GENESIS/dp/B001S2VT6I/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_63_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=96CE6YV12Z2ZN63D51AX

That would do it, but it'd be better if you tracked down a used Nintendo brand AC adapter. The name brand stuff just works and fits better than these new things.

The AC adapter is the first thing to check because it's cheap and easy. If that doesn't fix it, then it's internal. Good news is that if you absolutely can't get anyone to fix it, you could probably replace the NES for 40 to 60.

I want to add to this. There is a precedent for imitation products, but you're right about it being one that specifically encourages piracy.

https://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-Retro-Video-System-Silver-Black/dp/B001VDZN3O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483411924&sr=8-1&keywords=fc+twin

Old game consoles get remade, but you're still expected to have the cartridge to play.

Something else that would concern me is it looks like he may have weaved official Gamecube hardware into his product. I skimmed through the post and he didn't appear to say anything about it, but I feel like if he was trying to make this a thing it would be better for him to manufacture all his own parts. ripping a generic wire out of the console is a little different than using a port Nintendo specifically designed. I don't know. There's such a large battle between what's fair and not that it really is hard to tell these days.

Do you want a real SNES or will a knockoff do?

You can get an FC Twin pretty cheap:
http://www.amazon.com/SNES-Video-System-Not-Machine-Specific/dp/B000SC1MUM

Or maybe this if you like Sega controllers:
http://www.amazon.com/Hyperkin-RetroN-System-Charcoal-Nintendo-Entertainment/dp/B003Y5AHPG/ref=sr_1_8?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1344367415&sr=1-8

And this is a new console, you don't have to worry about batteries.

For connection you're probably thinking of video connection, S-Video is as good as anything. If your TV doesn't have S-Video or Composite inputs you'll need s converter of some kind.

Personally, in 2012, I'd use an emulator. PC NES/SNES emulators have better support than hardware or the Wii Virtual Console at this point.

If you're solely interested in NES/SNES I recommend this. You could also look into getting flash carts to play most roms on original hardware. Also I recommend playing original hardware on a CRT, because most modern TVs introduce lag when up-scaling NES's 240p up to 1080p, resulting in floaty inaccurate controls. If you see at least a few Wii U games you think are interesting, which I think there are tons, you should buy a Wii U.

How crazy would it have been for Nintendo to just release all of the VC games via an account-tied one-use-only full game access in the VC store. I think overall, it would have been the better choice.

I'm not an economist, but I think Nintendo's bigger concern is selling consoles than adding additional profits to their 20 billion dollar war chest. Because of that, I think they should set up Smash 4 as a way to entice people to buy a console and join in on the Wii U stage (by throwing in a bunch of free 20 year old games) than dishing them out as demos and hoping to entice people, who have an internet connection, to buy a game with real money hoping they don't know what an online emulator is or that they could just have an NES mailed to their home for less than $16 bucks. http://www.amazon.com/Retro-Nintendo-Entertainment-System-Silver-Black/dp/B003VH5Z2C/ref=pd_cp_vg_1


I just think the VC games should have been given away to new copies of the game. The timed demo program their currently instituting should have been the standard for the VC store to begin with.

I would look into the clone consoles. I have a Super Retro Trio and it has great compatibility. It also supports flashcarts/everdrive and repos. It is $54 on amazon. I have the original consoles but is nice to save on space and have all three in one box.

If you like platformers or retro/pixel style games I'd recommend you pick one up. Or better yet, grab one of these baddies.. you can definitely find them cheaper than the one I linked here, and there are lots of great NES and SNES games that stand the test of time. I mean emulators are great too, and nostalgia is certainly a factor for me, but old games can provide a cool throwback gaming experience, and offer a sort of window into gaming history.

"Remake! Remake! Remake! Remake!" Hey, I get it, Retro is in. But enough with the remakes already! If you want to replay an old game, then do so! There are a lot of options and it seems like all you "remake" kids are completely unaware they exist.

Get an original SNES. Get a SNES clone. Get a handheld SNES clone. Get yourself an emulator like ZSNES or SNES9x, which are available on pretty much every platform you can imagine.

But please, enough with remakes. I want some new original games.

I won (from an in-store contest) a Retro Trio earlier this year. It smells like new electronics but it plays NES, SNES and Genesis games. I bought a real Genesis controller to plug into it and bought Krusty's Super Fun House (Genesis version) to play on it. I bought RC Pro Am too and it works fine with a Genesis controller.

http://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-RetroTRIO-Console-System-Nintendo-Entertainment/dp/B00FQDEKM0

My drunk ass is wondering though, why do cheap electronics smell for weeks but a Sony, Nintendo or Microsoft console never smells?

Well, PS2 can play any PS1 game.

Also, I think there is a super console of sorts for Sega/Nintendo for earlier eras. I haven't ever used one though, so I've no idea how well it works.

Some of the more popular PS1 games have made it to the Playstation Network. They generally work on PS3/4 and the PSP/Vita.

Some games have made it to Steam, and GOG has some as well. I think FFVII, VIII, and IX are on there. Possibly X and 12. I haven't checked.

--edit: For PS1 games on the PS2, you'll need PS1 memory cards. There should be third party cards you can buy. I bought those back in the day since they were larger and cheaper than the official Sony ones.

If I were you I'd get a clone system that can play both. The super retro trio is a pretty good one. https://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-RetroTRIO-Console-Genesis-nintendo-entertainment/dp/B00FQDEKM0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1541727305&sr=8-2&keywords=super+retro+trio&dpID=51Rc%252BergSgL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Also Genesis games. I got one of these when I moved so I didn't have to hook up all three again. It works great! Uses the original controllers and everything. From some videos apparently sometimes the sound is a little off but for anyone that just wants a bit more convenience with their old school gaming I definitely recommend it.

EDIT: Also, here is an Amazon link to the same item. A bit cheaper:

http://www.amazon.com/Hyperkin-Retron-System-GENESIS-Nintendo-Entertainment/dp/B003O3EFY2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333561908&sr=8-1

Why pay hundreds of dollars to play classics? My brother has one of these and we get a better selection of great classics for a much better price.

I bought the following:

150-in-1 Multi-Cart

Clone NES

Clone NES Zapper

All in all I've been pretty happy with what I got. The multi-cart has a lot of really great games. The clone NES allows me to play almost any cartridge and the Zapper works great for light gun games. The clone NES was cheaper at the store as the company that imports these is local to my area. I spent $15 plus tax but the other stuff I ordered online. I spent about $40 total. I also like the fact that this stuff is brand new instead of 30-year old electronics.

Well done, you're pretty much spot on, except the music is all Prog Rock. You're pretty close for my future plans, although I don't plan to go through the Air Force. Probably aerospace engineer or something to that effect.

Funny you mention the reverse engineering thing. I had one of those tiny aftermarket NES's that I was planning on cramming into some tupperware to make a portable NES. I should finish that project...

I don't know enough about it to say, but I do know that a lot of the third party replacement adaptors aren't the same voltage/amperage. They will sometimes work "ok" but there's going to be less of a tolerance.

The official ones output 1.3A 9V vs (for example) this random replacement https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001S2VT6I that provides 350mA. Supposedly, according to internet posts here and elsewhere, the NES draws 800-900mA max.

I don't know specifically about the NES, but I think it's entirely possible that in some cases a game could play fine but when there were a lot of sprites/CPU calculations then games could glitch or even shut the system down. Likewise some games might do processing at the title screen that causes it.

This is a hit at my bar. We have a cartridge with 150 retro games including Super Mario 1, 2, 3, TMNT 1 and 2, etc. we also have Sonic and Mortal Kombat for SEGA and a bunch of original NES and SNES cartridges.

Retro-Bit Super RetroTRIO Console NES/SNES/Genesis 3-In-1 System - Red/Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQDEKM0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_juU5CbSS40DP1

I got a duffle bag full of old NES games on craiglist for $40, then spent $20 on one of these NES clones:
https://www.amazon.com/NES-Retro-Entertainment-System-Black-Nintendo/dp/B002RYLG4Q/ref=sr_1_4?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1468528778&sr=1-4&keywords=retrobit

Works great, though I went and found some used original NES controllers, which work a bit better. You can still find lots of old used NES titles for cheap on amazon.

I don't see a full-sized SNES or Genesis/MegaDrive either (unless you've got them somewhere else). If you're interested in the clone systems, I'd recommend a Retron 3. They're like half the price of a Retron 5 and almost as useful; they can't play GB/GBC/GBA or MasterSystem games, but for NES, SNES, and Sega Genesis/MegaDrive, they're pretty decent!

Link for those in need:

https://www.amazon.es/gp/aw/d/B01IFJEWTM?me=A1AT7YVPFBWXBL&ref=olp_product_details

It works just like your signing into your regular Amazon thank god (I don't speak Spanish and was able to order easily). Keep in mind your bank or credit card company may charge a foreign transaction fee.

That the controller that comes with the Retrobit RetroTrio, an awesome 3in1 system which I fully recommend if you arent attached to playing on original hardware. I'd rate the controllers 8/10, they aren't quite SNES territory but they're very good, and work with all 3 cart types on the RetroTrio which is very convenient.

http://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-RetroTRIO-Console-System-Nintendo-Entertainment/dp/B00FQDEKM0

You could always go for something like this. It's not exactly portable but it seems pretty cool.

yeah hopefully they come out with something like they did for the nintendo and nes, like this

I bought the Classiq 2 HD for my HD for 70 bucks you can play nes and snes carts on a HD tv no Ghosting and in 720p. But only thing is The NES games sound ok and the SNES games have alittle softness to them but love it.Check this out

Absolutely, the Gamerz Tek clone has very high compatibility and will play Castlevania 3. It's not perfect (no clone is,) but it's probably the best option.

I have this, it plays NES games as well, and the screen is amazing.

Just ordered one from here. Only four left! Hopefully will get it this weekend and test to see if it's compatible with a Super Gameboy.

The sd snes adapter is programmable so it should be possible but as of yet I don't think anyone has implemented it.

Your best (and cheapest ) bet is probably the retron 3.
http://www.amazon.com/Hyperkin-Retron-System-GENESIS-Nintendo-Entertainment/dp/B003Y5AHPG/

OP, are you asking about like a video switch? Something that would take in all the video signals and allow you to switch between signals on the fly? Or are you asking about a device that plays all different sorts of games?

If you're asking about a video switch of some kind, you can definitely get them from Amazon.

If you're asking about a device that plays "all" games, the closest you're going to get is just emulation on a PC. Other than that, you'll have to look at devices like the Retron, but that only covers NES, SNES and Genesis.

The NES Retro Entertainent System will only set you back $15 if you have Amazon Prime. The controllers are shitty, but it should be good enough to test the games.
Edit that price just skyrocketed

Here's a link to the same item in a different color that is now around $17.

Retro Bit Nintendo NES Entertainment System (Silver/Black) by Retro Bit http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VH5Z2C/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_rSBKub113NV4G

I have the Retron 3. It uses original controllers (non-usb) for NES, SNES and Genesis. Best console I ever bought. It is the closest emulator I've ever used because it's hardware based.

Sega Genesis, Baseball 20/20

SNES Mario Kart

Sega Genesis Mutant League Hockey

I could go on forever here. I have a [retron 3] (https://www.amazon.com/Hyperkin-Retron-System-GENESIS-Nintendo-Entertainment/dp/B003Y5AHPG) Best investment I ever made as it plays sega, SNES and NES games!

Here is a good clone

http://www.amazon.com/Retron-NES-System-White-Nintendo-Entertainment/dp/B000MFHH6I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334624004&sr=8-1

In black (I have this one)

http://www.amazon.com/Retron-NES-System-Black-Nintendo-Entertainment/dp/B003YDH4PO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1334624004&sr=8-2

And a neat NES/SNES/Genesis hybrid that they made

http://www.amazon.com/Hyperkin-Retron-System-GENESIS-Nintendo-Entertainment/dp/B003O3EFY2/ref=pd_cp_e_1

Edit - found the hybrid at a cheaper price
(Original - http://www.amazon.com/Retron-Genesis-Charcoal-Original-Controll/dp/B004L9B37U/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1334624004&sr=8-5)

Okay, that is a VERY different situation (not evident at all from your title). If you are not a nostalgic gamer, you could get some decent money selling these on Amazon or eBay. But you could also just as easily pick up a Retron (though the new Retron 5 is coming out soon) and play all these games if you are so inclined.

Here is the emulator I used for a while. Some folks complained about a smell of melting plastic from this model but I never had that issue.

Works great!

Or a new machine that plays both NES and Super Nintendo

http://www.amazon.com/RetroDuo-Portable-Handheld-Console-Nintendo-Super/dp/B009SE735Y

Plays Super Famicom games

Retron hd is $32 on amazon now. Works great.

Hyperkin RetroN 1 HD Gaming Console for NES (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071DZJR1L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_nHJJAb4GMA2R1

I was wrong! Apparently there is one that's within your price range, manufactured by Gamerz Tek. Thanks to /u/accaris for their comment in /r/retrogaming for the heads up/correction!

With that said, it really looks like a direct copy of the Retron 1/Retro-Bit RES, so I have to wonder if it is a direct clone of those systems, but with the appropriate mod pre-applied during the manufacturing stage to ensure compatibility right out of the box.

You can find something like this which can play games. It isn't too expensive.

Games can run expensive. I would suggest searching at used game stores before amazon.

The Cheap 3 in 1 power supplies are bad and can damage you systems. Just look at the comments on this one.

So my best suggestion would be that you go to your local thrift-store and go through their bin of cords and find a Power adapter that outputs 9V @ 1000Ma or (1 Amp) and go from there. I have found so many power adapters this way, its ridiculously easy to do. Many old phones used the same voltage as the NES and the same plug. I wish you luck and remember, be careful.

http://www.amazon.com/FC-Famicom-NES-Nintendo-Console-Loading/dp/B0009AHCQ6

Hope this is something you'd like.

It seems like you'd be better served buying one from amazon.. Here's what I found in a brief search:

https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Adapter-GENESIS-Nintendo-Entertainment-System/dp/B001S2VT6I

Just buy a Retro Duo off Amazon, yes these are legal.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_videogames?_encoding=UTF8&node=468642&field-brandtextbin=Retro%20Duo

Or:
http://www.amazon.com/Retro-Nintendo-Entertainment-System-Silver-Black/dp/B003VH5Z2C/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1311106240&sr=8-14

Fiancé bought me one for Christmas it works great


Retro-Bit Retro Duo Twin Video Game System NES and SNES V3.0 - Black/Red https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012NZK8G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2mGyybV7Q99DT

Yobo worked great for me, 30 buck 4 or 5 years ago, plays great, no more blowing into the cart.

edit: They have newer version now, but this is the one I have.

http://www.amazon.com/Yobo-Game-Loader-Console-White/dp/B000JPG87A

None of them. Instead, get a Retron HD console for your smart TV. If you insist on getting an original console, then also get a CRT TV which, by the way, are still cheap.

I highly recommend you buy this 3rd party console....The controllers it comes with suck so throw those away.....but it plays the old cartridges flawlessly and you can use your original controllers.

http://www.amazon.com/Retron-NES-System-White-Nintendo-Entertainment/dp/B000MFHH6I

GirlsplayWoW is a jerk. Huh. That's the second most false RR codephrase I've had to enter, behind FredWampy is my soul mate.

I'd like this should I win.

Retro-Bit Super RetroTRIO Console NES/SNES/Genesis 3-In-1 System - Red/Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQDEKM0/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_7n6vybK7Z2GHS

The hero appears!

http://www.amazon.com/Hyperkin-Retron-System-GENESIS-Nintendo-Entertainment/dp/B003O3EFY2

I would stay away from lukiegames, there is many other better places to get stuff. I personally don't like how lukiegames get their stuff or how they operate. Their prices are much higher than what you could find on eBay. $100 for a SNES with the wires and no game is just insane. Here is one that has the box for around the same price. If you want a retron 3 here is one brand new. Here is just a SNES console with wires.

Please give your money to someone that isn't lukiegames, they are known as the biggest douche resellers on eBay. There are many sellers out there that treat people much better and sell stuff at reasonable prices.

I think they sell nes/snes combo units....

http://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-System-NES-Silver-Super-6306300/dp/B001VDZN3O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372053556&sr=8-1&keywords=nes+snes

You should get one of these, it's play both. and reviews look ok.

Try the old skool classic 2 hd
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0766JQTFC/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It played all games I tried, fx chipped, dsp, castlevania 3 on nes. It also comes with a dogbone style nes controller and a snes style controller that actually work well.

Yeah sure. Here's a couple of links

http://retro-bit.com/platforms/super-retro/rdp-portable-handheld-console-v2-0-core-edition-black.html

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009SE735Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502479000&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=retro+duo+portable&dpPl=1&dpID=41MuzF41aZL&ref=plSrch

It's made by retrobit, I believe, and is called retroduo portable

Looks to me like a Retro-Bit Retro Duo Twin.

They're $55 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VDZN3O?keywords=NES&qid=1458362119&ref_=sr_1_7&s=videogames&sr=1-7

I found something like https://www.amazon.ca/Retro-Bit-Power-Adapter-Black-Nintendo-Consoles/dp/B001S2VT6I/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Retro+Bit+Universal+3+in+1&qid=1570125648&s=gateway&sr=8-1


Anyone have experience with these?

I have an FC Twin. Does SNES Classic have any major advantages?

For Pete's sake, just buy a cheap clone console and the original cartridge.

https://www.amazon.com/NES-Retro-Entertainment-System-Black-nintendo/dp/B002RYLG4Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1525723960&sr=8-3&keywords=retro%2Bentertainment%2Bsystem&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Batman-Video-Game-Nes/dp/B0006TNCCI/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1525724004&sr=1-1&keywords=batman+nes

https://www.amazon.com/Official-Original-Nintendo-NES-Controller/dp/B01MSO1ZLS/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1525724032&sr=1-1&keywords=nes+controller+official

I've made a couple of NES portables in my life time. I would recommend using a Retron NES Clone system. Check out my article here: https://kamselectronics.com/2019/01/22/nes-portable-v2/ . The Retron Clone can be bought here: https://www.amazon.com/Hyperkin-RetroN-Console-Nintendo-Entertainment-System/dp/B000MFHH6I

If you have any questions let me know!

If you physically have games you want to play, then you can get a Cheap clone system: http://www.amazon.com/8-Bit-Entertainment-System-Nintendo/dp/B0161N7J2G

If you don't have physical games, you are then talking about using an emulator on your PC and downloading ROMs.

If you mod the wii, you can actually use that for emulation and download ROMs too.

This may help if you would rather have both in one.

And if you like the combo systems below, here's an even cooler one.

He said 3rd-party. Like this thing.

It's an earlier version of this, Yobo's eight-bit clone console.

It works just fine for a budget release. No bells or whistles, which is A-OK, but it won't play more complex later releases like Castlevania III.

You know you can purchase one of those Chinese knockoff consoles for around $50. They'll play NES and sometimes Genesis games too, typically.

Example: http://www.amazon.com/Hyperkin-RetroN-System-Charcoal-Nintendo-Entertainment/dp/B003Y5AHPG

Also Amazon Spain, which ships to Canada and I assume the US:
https://www.amazon.es/Nintendo-NES-Consola-Classic-Mini/dp/B01IFJEWTM/

 

EDIT: also Amazon Germany:
https://www.amazon.de/Nintendo-Classic-Mini-Entertainment-System/dp/B01IFJEWTM/

> new

Yeah. You can get this one.

Or any of these.

Yeah and you don't have to spend 80 bucks on it.

http://www.amazon.com/RetroDuo-Portable-Handheld-Console-Nintendo-Super/dp/B009SE735Y

Tenho procurado um NES Classic para minha sobrinha desde que foi lançado. Não acho de jeito nenhum por U$80...

Edit: Página oficial: http://www.nintendo.com/nes-classic/#buy-now

Mas, se achar a venda ainda na Amazon ou E-Bay, U$250. Ou as cópias chinesas...

https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Classic-Mini-Console-xbox-one/dp/B01IFJEWTM/ref=sr_1_4?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1505280401&sr=1-4&keywords=nes+classic

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/182751086052?chn=ps&dispItem=1

This is the Retro-bit RetroDuo Portable, it plays SNES and NES cartridges.

https://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-RDP-Portable-Nintendo-Entertainment-System/dp/B009SE735Y

Try this as a replacement. It's even a SNES. Plus side is that it's a top loader even for the NES carts, which is WAY better than the side loader for the NES as you shouldn't have nearly as many problems getting the game to work.

Found it! Have had zero issues with it play my NES at least 3 times a week. Sometimes I leave it on for days...

If it stops working I will just buy another for that price.


Retro Bit Universal 3 in 1 AC Adapter NES/SNES/GENESIS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001S2VT6I/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_LEthDbXCFNW2N

Amazon UK:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nintendo-Classic-Mini-Entertainment-Electronic/dp/B01IFJEWTM

Amazon has a snes for about $54 after shipping or you could get one of these snes/nes things for under $40

Retro-Bit Retro Duo Twin Video Game System, Silver/Black by Retro-Bit http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001VDZN3O/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_u68ltb04AHWSB

$80 on amazon

http://www.amazon.com/RetroDuo-Portable-Handheld-Console-Nintendo-Super/dp/B009SE735Y

If anyone wants a NES classic, Amazon UK have them in stock right now, it was $64 once converted to dollars Link here

Don't worry, amazon's got you covered for only 180€ (plus shipping).

I'd personally go with one of those classic game bundles, or maybe even something like a Retron 3 with some actual cartridges. In both cases, the included wireless controllers aren't very good, but you can connect authentic controllers to these systems.

Its sold out already on Amazon UK.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nintendo-Classic-Mini-Entertainment-Electronic/dp/B01IFJEWTM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472823814&sr=8-1&keywords=nes+mini

I understand Game in the UK will also be selling it. I think this is a good lesson to Nintendo to make more units to satisfy demand.
Oh and if you intend to buy this to simply resell it, then youre a cunt.

That's never stopped anyone.

Only if they could prove in court that Nintendo didn't enforce their IP. But Nintendo has enforced its IP over the years, so no.

Unless you are talking about running existing cartridges. In which case they already exist: https://www.amazon.com/Hyperkin-Retron-System-GENESIS-Nintendo-Entertainment/dp/B003O3EFY2

zelda II is on this, btw https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-NES-Classic-Mini-EU-Console/dp/B01IFJEWTM/ref=sr_1_5?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1484585166&sr=1-5&keywords=nintendo+classic

Retron 3?

Retron 5 is also available.

Pre Orders is up
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nintendo-Classic-Mini-Entertainment-Electronic/dp/B01IFJEWTM

You could always get something like this if you're that set on old carts.

UK pre-order link here

I didnt use any technique since its a nes on a chip!
I use this for the project: http://www.amazon.com/FC-Famicom-NES-Nintendo-Console-Loading/dp/B0009AHCQ6

its these, but the megadrive version.

https://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-RDP-Portable-Nintendo-Entertainment-System/dp/B009SE735Y/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1468162692&sr=8-4&keywords=retrobit

https://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-RetroGEN-Cartridge-Super-NES-6306300/dp/B0071IDAQU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1468162692&sr=8-2&keywords=retrobit

The rde iews show inconsistent quality, but I have a local store that sells this, and I have often considered buying one. http://www.amazon.com/Hyperkin-Retron-System-GENESIS-Nintendo-Entertainment/dp/B003Y5AHPG/ref=pd_cp_vg_0

Its NES, SNES and Genesis in a single system.

Would this interest you at all?

I know this is not exactly an answer to the question you asked, but check this shit out.

http://www.amazon.com/Hyperkin-Retron-System-GENESIS-Nintendo-Entertainment/dp/B003Y5AHPG/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1414040331&sr=8-6&keywords=retro+nes

You can just look up "Nintendo Zapper" on google/amazon

Something like this.

I don't know much about brands or how they perform.

Will an American Genesis 1 adapter work, or will I need to use a Japanese one and one of those plug adapters? Also, would an aftermarket third-party adapter such as this work?

http://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-Retro-Video-System-Nintendo-Entertainment/dp/B0012NZK8G

https://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-RDP-Portable-Handheld-Console-Black/dp/B009SE735Y/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1493996444&sr=1-2&keywords=portable+snes

It's this

You can literally read the phrase "Super Retro Trio" on the thing

Γιατί δεν κοιτάς να παραγγείλεις Famicom [1], [2] καλύτερα; Το mini για μένα δεν αξίζει.

This one is the RetroBit RDP

https://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-RDP-Portable-Nintendo-Entertainment-System/dp/B009SE735Y

This is not a supaboy this is Retro-Bit RDP

Not only Japan, the Retro Duo console is a thing. I happen to work at a place that sells this and the two consoles OP mentioned.

https://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-RetroTRIO-Console-Genesis-nintendo-entertainment/dp/B00FQDEKM0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1Y7TRUSYVMZLJ&keywords=super+retro+trio&qid=1556219910&s=gateway&sprefix=super+retro&sr=8-1

These exist because the patent has expired on the old nintendo systems http://www.amazon.com/Hyperkin-Retron-System-GENESIS-Nintendo-Entertainment/dp/B003O3EFY2

One of these

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003VH5Z2C?pc_redir=1405521703&robot_redir=1

But i also have real NES controllers for it. I have the front loading toaster, too.

Retro gaming: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001VDZN3O/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?qid=1419908142&sr=8-13&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

> So I guess there's no chance of a "retro" console anytime soon.

ahem

Here's an NES/SNES/Genesis clone for $50. The Chinese are probably just waiting for the patents to run out on the N64 to build a clone there.

The problem is that you're stuck playing original games or buying bootlegs since copyrights don't expire.

No idea if he's lying, and if you want to help him out, go for it. But, you can also buy an NES/SNES dual console for 60 bucks on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-System-Silver-Super-NES-6306300/dp/B001VDZN3O/ref=sr_1_7?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1466484814&sr=1-7&keywords=nes+snes

My mistake. This is the thing he has.

This would be a relatively inexpensive hobby. The cheaper ones on eBay are usually cheap just because of the chassis's condition. So if you can pull the parts out of a $40 SNES that's all grey and scratched to hell, it's all good.


Or you could even use the internal parts from a new clone console.

You could just build a little display case for it and restrict him from ever using it ...

Or get him this too:

http://www.amazon.com/Retro-Nintendo-Entertainment-System-Silver-Black/dp/B003VH5Z2C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415654636&sr=8-1&keywords=retro-bit+nes

Well, in the UK game.co.uk is. TRU was but they took their preorder page down. Guessing they're out of preorders. Amazon UK was also taking preorders, but the page now says sold out.

I'd be shocked, SHOCKED I tell you if you can't just walk into a GameStop and plop down money on a pre-order right now. Back when I worked there you could pre-order anything that was announced, even if we had a SKU for it or not. We had a generic SKU for pre-order items that weren't in the system. GameStop is set up so that all stores in a district compete with each other for allocations of merchandise, and those allocations are based on pre-orders. More merch means more sales, and more sales means more money in the operating budget to do things like create shifts. That's why every time you walk into one they pressure you to pre-order crap.

Blow into the cartridge through the shirt.

Bite controller in rage.

Buy replacement

In stock bitch.

http://www.amazon.com/RetroDuo-Portable-Handheld-Console-Nintendo-Super/dp/B009SE735Y

I'd rather get the RetroTrio but that does come with the hassle of carrying the carts. I'm just wondering what happens when you get bored of the games that come preloaded on it, since there's no way to add more.

I don't remember how old I was when I was given Arkista's Ring I beat it through until level 112 or 113, something around there. I forgot about it and moved on with my life. Last year my boyfriend and I found my NES, N64, Game Boy (The Brick), Dreamcast, Genesis (16 bit) and most of my old games. For Xmas, I asked for this bad boy, since my NES was wonky and my Genesis wouldn't start at all. I never had a SNES (I know, I know shut up).

Anyway, I fired up Arkista's Ring, thinking "HEY I can finally beat this game now, I'm an adult and this should will be easy." Guess which level I died at? Yeah, same one. Its a game where there's no save points and if you die-die, you have to start over from the very beginning. I went through it for like a week and I got stuck here stage 30 at the bottom, except I was in the "hundreds" meaning like 3x as hard. Shit is sped up too, except the main character goes the same speed.

Eventually I just gave up and haven't played it since. Those goddamn ninjas.