Retro Duo Twin Video Game System NES & SNES

by Retro-Bit

Product Features

• Reinforced cartride doors
• Slide proof bottom support
• Compatible with most Japanese titles
• Compatible with original 16 bit controllers
• Includes Two Controllers, AV/S-video cable, AC Adapter and Instruction Manual
• Reinforced cartridge doors

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001VDZN3O
• Item Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: August 17, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (103 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,370 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Color: Silver/Black

Get your NES and SNES games out of the garbage and dust them off! The breakthrough RetroDuo 2 in 1 System allows you to play most of your old favorites in one system. The sleek and slim design saves you space, while specially placed vents ensure that your trip down memory lane is one way, with no stops or delays due to an overheated system. The RetroDuo works with most NES and SNES games including imports from Japan, and will accept all 16-bit controllers, and is specially designed to hold your cartridges firmly in place. It includes 2 controllers, an adapter, and AV cables, leaving you only a flip of the switch away from total nostalgia.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Play the classics., April 3, 2008

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Red staR "RICH" (West Virginia) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Retro Duo Twin Video Game System NES & SNES - Blue and White (Accessory)

IT works! The controllers are nice, although they aren't quite as heavy as the true SNES counterparts.

The Retro Duo Twin system itself is heavy and has excellent venting for heat control. It has played all my old games so far, including contra, super mario kart, mortal kombat, etc.

My major complaints are that the NES game cartridges are hard to eject (you have to really tug to get them free) and that some games seem like the colors and sounds are not 100% emulated (Super Mario Bros 3 for example.) This is mostly an issue with the NES part of the system, the SNES side of the Retro Duo Twin so far works flawlessly.

29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It works... but not for purist, November 10, 2008

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C. Bryan (Texas) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Retro-Bit Retro Duo Twin Video Game System NES & SNES Black/Red (Video Game)

I bought this more for the nes side hoping that it would work better than my side loading nes that is broken. First I am impressed by the concept and the top loading design. First game I threw at it was lifeforce for nes and it worked right away without blowing on it or reseting it. After playing for awhile I noticed that a lot of the sound effects were off. A lot of them were higher pitched and the music seemed to labor at times and even miss whole notes completly. The game itself seemed to work fine but I just couldnt get over the sound difference. Needless to say I returned it and I got a nes2 toploader off ebay for a little more. Still a good product but not for those who want a true nes replacement, there is no substitute. Great Idea but not quite there.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great console, but the originals win., January 19, 2009

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S. Poor - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Retro-Bit Retro Duo Twin Video Game System NES & SNES Black/Red (Video Game)

The Retro Duo is awesome for people that want to replay all their old NES or SNES games but lack the classic consoles themselves.

This console plays pretty much every game cartridge I throw at it... including imports!* The Retro Duo is pretty compact compared to the classic consoles. Stack 3 NES games on top of each other and you basically have the size and weight of this. The 2 SNES controllers it comes with are also pretty light compared to the classics. The console offers your choice of either standard RCA (red, white, yellow) or S-Video TV connectors. The Retro Duo also has a small but functional cooling system. And before I forget, let me assure you that the Retro Duo does NOT conflict with the fragile save systems of NES games. Your Legend of Zelda file will be just fine.

Now, this console does have a few drawbacks. First and probably most important: it only has SNES controller ports. So all your NES accessories, like the Zapper, cannot be used with the Retro Duo. Also, there's no cartridge ejection. Remember how you'd flip the switch and out pops your game? Not anymore, you have to pull the games out of the system. For SNES games, no biggie; but the NES games are a pretty tight fit going in and out. The console supports S-Video, but that post-dates the NES technology, so if you use that rather than RCA connectors, NES games will be displayed black and white.

I bought this console because my previous NES and SNES were gone without a trace. This console fills the gap, but if you're debating whether or not to swap out your old NES and SNES for this, I would not recommend it. While this console is great overall, it cannot compare to the classics. But if you're looking to get into retro gaming, this offers a great start for the 2 consoles that hold legendary game libraries.
Remember to clean your game cartridges before playing on your new Retro Duo to help maximize both console and game life!

* EDIT: This console supports cartridges from the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo Entertainment System (including PAL format), and Super Famicom consoles. It does not support Famicom cartriges.

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