Try again
This is the second Retron system I've purchased. The first one I bought was a gift for my parents; it was the one that only plays NES games, but same brand as this one. Other reviews of the Retron systems have said that these don't last... the one I bought for my parents is still alive and kickin' after 2 years with almost daily use.
That said, after spending Thanksgiving with my parents and having a blast playing the old NES games on their system, I decided I wanted my own.
Here is what I like about the twin model:
*Convenience. Two types of games can play on one machine! Saves room and a lot less wires versus having two separate systems. Can switch back and forth between NES and SNES with just the flip of a button.
*Easy to hook up
*YAY!! I CAN PLAY MY OLD NINTENDO GAMES!!!
Here are some things you should know before buying:
*It is light. I mean, alarmingly light to where you aren't sure that there is anything in the box. Very thin plastic and sounds pretty much hollow if you tap it. Don't know how well it would hold up if you had kids around who would be rough with it, or if you're a clumsy drunk.
*Just like with the first Retron I bought, the controllers are junk. Very flimsy and really short cords. BUT the system is compatible with the original NES and SNES controllers... so dig out your old ones or buy the originals here on Amazon or ebay. They go for about $5-$10 used.
*It has a major death grip on the SNES cartridges. It is a little scary to pull them out. I worry that I will break something, either the Retron or the cartridge. Be careful.
If you buy it, I advise cleaning your old games as thoroughly as you can before using them, just for the sake of not getting any dust or grime in your new system. I've found that I've put certain games in the system that I thought were fairly clean, but they didn't play. Just take a q-tip and wipe the connection really well. System seems really sensitive to dirt. There are oodles of how-to articles and videos on the internet for a more thorough game cleaning. There are also fancy cleaning kits you can buy online.
Maybe it's overkill, but I also have a pillowcase that I slip the system into when we're not using it, just because we have a lot of animals, and pet hair and dust seem to get in everything. This has kept my system very clean.
Of course nothing will ever measure up to the original Nintendo consoles... but this is a close second. Despite the few drawbacks I mentioned, I still have a lot of fun with it!
*****************
UPDATE 6/28/14
It has been a very happy two years with my Retron. It still works like a champ. Considering the cheap plastic quality of the machine, a two year life span is pretty incredible. I wish I could tell you exactly how long the Retron lives, but I sold it recently to a nice fellow on Craigslist. I just bought a Wii U. With many of the old NES and SNES games availible for download, it seemed pointless to keep my Retron hanging around.
My parents' Retron (the NES model) is still alive and well after nearly 4 years. They are much harder on their machine-- it is very dusty and full of cat hair, but it still works. So I guess that cheap, hollow plastic quality is actually much better than it looks.
Hyperkin RetroN 2 Gaming Console for SNES/ NES (Black)
|
$
41
50
Save $6.90 (14%)
|
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
|
+ $27.34 Shipping & Import Fees Deposit to Poland
Details
Shipping & Fee Details
|
||||||||||||||||||
Trade in. Get paid. Go shopping.
Ship it to us for free. Learn more
We are unable to process your trade-in order.
Your trade-in order was not processed due to a system error. Please try resubmitting by returning to your Trade-In order.
Find items to trade in
Confirm your trade-in
Thank you
There is an important update to your trade-in
Amazon Trade-In
Learn more about Trade-In
{{productPrice}} Get it for {{newPrice}} or less after trade-in.
{{productPrice}} Get it FREE after trade-in. Select your items…
With your trade-in, you pay {{newPrice}}.
$tradein_dpis_confirmation_savings_gt_price}
Sorry, we're having trouble showing recommendations right now. Please try again later.
Continue shopping
Image Unavailable
Image not available for
Color:
Color:
-
-
-
- Sorry, this item is not available in
- Image not available
- To view this video download Flash Player
 |
About the product
- Plays NES and SNES games
- Comes with one wired NES and SNES Controller
- Compatible with NES and SNES controllers.
Customers who viewed this item also viewed
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
WARNING:
California’s Proposition 65
Product description
Play all your classic Nintendo favorites in the Retron 2 two-in-one system! Compatible with all NES and SNES games, the Retron 2 delivers hours of old-school fun. Comes with two wired controllers and supports classic NES and SNES controllers.
Customer Questions & Answers
Exclusive items from our brands
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
Pages with related products.
See and discover other items: video console system, video gaming systems, console game, consoles video games, gaming system consoles, nes switch controller
