I bought this Retro Trio HD Plus to replace my RetroDuo that went bad, fast...
A while back my sister had purchaced a retro-bit Duo for NES and SNES from a used games store. I don't know if the console was used or not though. It worked for a bit and then broke down, broke apart, and the pins became so damaged that the force required to remove the NES cartridge actually broke the cartridge internal board from it's plastic case. It rattles now. That was after the DUO had sat on my shelf unused for years. It was cheap, cheaply made, and you could easily tell just from holding it.
But I figured that it was an early model and after so long, the company probably improved the product.
So I took a chance on the Super Retro Trio HD Plus. For NES, SNES, & Genesis.
The Video is a definite improvement. Crisp and clear.
Same with the audio. Probably cause of the HDMI connector. Nice choice going in that direction.
I also like the idea that they included the RGB plugs as well. Nice Touch.
The included controllers are better designed as well. And feels better in my hands.
Though I could complain about the button mapping.
(why is the left shoulder button used so much when you have 4 buttons under my right thumb, mostly unused - Please add button mapping so I don't have to dig out my original genesis controller, though it is great that the Trio has original controller support)
The power cord is just a USB wire with an AC outlet adapter.
I actually like this idea cause the system doesn't take much power to run.
Simple is better on this point. Especially since USB technology has improved so much.
The Console Itself !!!
This is where it all happens. A USB power plug, 2 video/audio output choices, multiple controller choices from the 2 that are included, to even being able to use the original system controllers. Ports for NES, SNES, and Genesis cartridges that grab the cartrige and hold it firm. The Genesis and SNES slots let go with less force required then the NES slot though. I'd like to see that required force lessen even more. the slot doors have some push to them, but when putting in a cartridge, you don't notice, so that's good.
The reset and system selection buttons are well made. A definite improvement over the early models. And I like the more defined click between each option as oppossed to not really knowing if I was all the way off the console option and onto the "off" setting, like with the early models.
Via flash light looking through the cartridge slot doors. NOT taking it apart.
Internally, there seems to be 3 circuit boards, one for each slot with the power and output connectors on one, the controller connectors on another, and the 3rd just connects them. The plastic is better quality then the early models. The screws are tiny though. That was 1 of the 2 biggest issues with the early model. The screws were tiny and the plastic weak so that everything broke lose and broke the plastic just from inserting and removing the cartridges. But with seemingly stronger plastic, I hope for a MUCH longer life span on this console.
The 2nd biggest issue I had with the early model, was the connector pins for the cartridges. The downward bend on the weak metal pins caused them to get snagged on the cartridge board and get pulled/bent upward. This caused the cartridge to get stuck, needing rediculous amounts of force to free it from the console. Possibly what broke the internal plastic on my cartridge. That's why I noted that the required force to remove the game from the TRIO was much better and will hopefully remain that way over many uses. (SAY NO TO BAD CONNECTOR PINS. LOL)
FINAL SUMMERY !!!
The Super Retro Trio HD Plus, sees vast improvements in all areas, from Retro-bits earlier model designs. And even included extra features to make your gaming experience better.
It's simple to setup, is better made, has better audio and video, and just over all performs better.
The price is actually really good for a 3 in 1 console. $97 (approx) doesn't go far in this world, so to get a whole console, let alone 3 in 1 for that price. Is great.
Only time will tell if the connector pins are as easily bent, or the screws holding everything together, brake lose as easily. I have confidence that this console will last longer and remain on my shelf for years to come. Me and my rattle-y 1994 Jurassic Park NES cartridge have ALOT more gaming to do!
So let's put it to the test, and game our hearts out.
5 STARS for vast improvements that create confidence in the product design!
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Hasta el momento solo la he probado con NES y trabaja perfecto, pronto espero probar las demás consolas, los controles muy bien, en general me gustó.
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