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ASIN

B003VH5Z2C

Release date

August 14, 2015

Customer Reviews

3.9 668 ratings

3.9 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#88,839 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
#78 in NES Consoles

Product Dimensions

10 x 10 x 3.15 inches; 0.01 ounces

Type of item

Video Game

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Rating Pending

Item model number

RB-NES-1767

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Item Weight

0.01 ounces

Manufacturer

Retro Bit

Date First Available

July 11, 2010

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Product Description

Just like the old days! Go back to all of your favorite games for NES with the Top Loader 8-bit System! Specially designed so that your games don’t wiggle around, you can play for hours on end without having to worry about those annoying flashing screens. Compatible with all of your favorites including Super Mario Bros, this system will give you that old feeling that you’ve been missing.

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3.9 out of 5

668 global ratings

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Customers are happy with the controls of the video game console. However, some customers are mixed on quality, value, ease of use, games compatibility, fit, sound quality, and weight.

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19 customers mention15 positive4 negative

Customers like the controls of the video game console. They say the controls in game seem good, and the two pack-in controllers are surprisingly nice. They are compatible with old NES controllers or peripherals, and feel smooth.

"Plays my old nintendo games with no problems. It is compatible with my original NES controllers which are sturdier than the ones provided...." Read more

"...Compatible with your original NES controllers- Bundled controllers are not bad if you don't have your originals handyCONS:-..." Read more

"...The two pack-in controllers are surprisingly nice. They feel good and include turbo buttons...." Read more

"...Number two, the Retro is picky of what controllers it will work with. Only one of the two Nintendo controllers worked with it...." Read more

288 customers mention155 positive133 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the video game console. Some mention that it works well, while others say that the controllers showed signs of wear within about 12. The build quality is poor, the system is flimsy plastic, and the game cartridges are a bit tough to take out.

"...It still looks OK and is playable, but hopefully you'd have a CRT to run it through...." Read more

"...My one and only complaint is I wish it were made of sturdier materials. Its made from really thin flimsy plastic, and it seems rather delicate...." Read more

"...Key is: it works with the original NES controllers! The controllers that come with it suck. I threw them out...." Read more

"...Also, sometimes the thing refuses to turn on, I dunno if thats because the adaptor isn't plugged in well or the overall design of it, but after a..." Read more

107 customers mention49 positive58 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the video game console. Some mention that it's worth the twenty dollars, and a great gift for gamers on a budget. Others say that it feels super cheap, and is a waste of $14.50. The controllers are a bit cheap, while others say that the quality of this game system is not great and very cheaply made.

"...The unit itself is very small which is a plus. Feel super cheap as others have mentioned. But who cares. It works!..." Read more

"...Overall I love this thing, its a great gift for gamers on a budget, for a young kid wanting to see what daddy played, or just about anybody." Read more

"...The controllers that come with the system are kind of cheap, but I still have my original NES controllers which ARE compatible with this knock off..." Read more

"...OVERALL:The Retro Bit's main strength is that it's inexpensive. It will remind you of this whenever you get angry with it...." Read more

45 customers mention15 positive30 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the video game console. Some mention that it works fabulous and is fun to use, while others say that it's a little hard getting the games out.

"...Pulling games out is really tough, and no little kid would be able to do it...." Read more

"...It still looks OK and is playable, but hopefully you'd have a CRT to run it through...." Read more

"...Within minutes, the games get stuck again...." Read more

"...One downside is that it is hard to remove a game. There is no eject button so I couldn't determine how to eject a game...." Read more

45 customers mention25 positive20 negative

Customers are mixed about the games compatibility of the video game console. Some mention that it plays all their games with no issues, while others say that there are a few games that will not play on this.

"...It does however play Nintendo games extremely well. No more tinkering for thirty minutes to get a game to work...." Read more

"...After a while the games stopped playing and they began getting stuck. Resetting or turning the power on and off does not help for long...." Read more

"...But I will say that it has played my two NES games with no problems (Marble Madness, Donkey Kong Jr.)...." Read more

"...There are a few games that will not play on this, so far just Castlevania III for me...." Read more

32 customers mention20 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the video game console. Some mention that it's small and compact, while others say that it was a really tight fit. Some say that the controllers are small and hard to play with two hands.

"I'll be quick and short. I love this thing. It's even smaller than a cartridge, so its nice to fit. I have a few complaints though..." Read more

"...The console is tiny, and it weighs next to nothing. If you drop it or bang it around, you will probably break it...." Read more

"...you need access to that top port and room for the game, but the system is so tiny you can just leave it in a drawer and bring it out when you want..." Read more

"...usual features inside of an NES; power, reset... But it's a lot more compact and more lightweight. The quality could've been better...." Read more

29 customers mention10 positive19 negative

Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the video game console. Some mention that it sounds perfect, flawlessly, and has no static or audio distortion. However, others say that it has sound issues with Kirby's Adventure, and that the video and sound are screwy.

"...The only thing i DID notice was a buzzing / static sound at the startup of the game, and sometimes when Mario is moving on to the next level, but..." Read more

"...It looks and sounds good on my Trinitron with just the standard (included) RCA mono video cable...." Read more

"...CONS:- The audio runs the gamut from "horrible" to "new adjective invented expressly for the way music sounds on the Retro Bit NES"-..." Read more

"...Some sounds are different, I can't express much concern over it, however, the colors are occasionally totally off...." Read more

23 customers mention12 positive11 negative

Customers are mixed about the weight of the video game console. Some mention it's compact and lightweight, while others say it'll break easily. The controllers and remote are also light, making it easy for them to get stuck. The build quality is also poor and the product feels cheap.

"...The console is tiny, and it weighs next to nothing. If you drop it or bang it around, you will probably break it...." Read more

"...It's true the construction is not five star, and the remote is very light, but for the price you are paying it's great...." Read more

"...inside of an NES; power, reset... But it's a lot more compact and more lightweight. The quality could've been better...." Read more

"...The Retro Bit NES feels like a $20 console: cheap. It weighs less than a cartridge, and the assorted jacks around the unit have a disconcertingly "..." Read more

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lou m

PLAYED SUPER MARIO FOR 6 HOURS WITH NO GLITCHES! I LOVE THIS THING

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2015

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This thing is awesome... Brought back all the old memories... I've been playing Super Mario Brothers 6 hours now, made it all the way to the last level, and I have not had one single glitch of any kind. Even the original NES would freeze or bluescreen on you right in the middle of gameplay, which is very frustrating as we all know.

You can also plug in the original NES controllers to this, which is awesome. (The other model that takes both the NES and SNES cartridges wont take the original controller, but this one will.) I played with an original NES controller and it worked with no problems. I was hesitant on buying this because other reviews said the sound or colors were slightly different then if played on the original NES. However, I did not notice any difference at all with the game, and I tend to notice things like that more then most. The only thing i DID notice was a buzzing / static sound at the startup of the game, and sometimes when Mario is moving on to the next level, but this didn't bother me.

Over all, This little machine is one of the best purchases I have made in my adult life. My one and only complaint is I wish it were made of sturdier materials. Its made from really thin flimsy plastic, and it seems rather delicate. I was a little nervous when I was plugging in the cables, it seems like you could punch right through the plastic if you use too much force. The console is tiny, and it weighs next to nothing. If you drop it or bang it around, you will probably break it. But if you treat it with care, it works very well. I'm definitely gonna be buying more games for this, and will probably end up buying the later model that can also take SNES cartridges.

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Dakota Griffin

A cheap way to experience the 8-bit era.

Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2012

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I'll be quick and short. I love this thing. It's even smaller than a cartridge, so its nice to fit. I have a few complaints though

1) The power adapter is WAY too short. I would say it's only about 3-4 feet if that.
2) Force is required. Force is required to do just about anything with this console. Pulling games out is really tough, and no little kid would be able to do it. Also, sometimes the thing refuses to turn on, I dunno if thats because the adaptor isn't plugged in well or the overall design of it, but after a few tries it works just fine.

The LED light that lets you know if the power is on doesn't work on my unit, but this has no affect on the gameplay so I don't care. The controllers feel cheap but are actually pretty good, some of the best controllers ive seen for a clone console. You can use original NES controllers and even the Zapper.

Emulation is about 90-95% accurate. Super Mario Bros nearly sounds identical to its orignal release, with only a few things sounding an octave or so out of key. Some games will not work for this clone console, the biggest one being Castlevania III, but I have heard reports of it working on some units. I would not worry about having issues with games though, out of all the NES games I think its only 6-10 that don't work.

Overall I love this thing, its a great gift for gamers on a budget, for a young kid wanting to see what daddy played, or just about anybody.

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C. S. L.

Not Even Worth the Good Price!

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2010

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When I received this in the mail and opened the box, the game console looked "used" and scarred, but otherwise packaged like new. The smart thing to do would have been to send it back but since my son lit up when he saw it and wanted to play the ancient NES games like Super Mario 3 and Q-bert, (while the Wii sat sadly by) I couldn't say no. It played fine for about 30 minutes but then I started smelling "hot plastic". After a while the games stopped playing and they began getting stuck. Resetting or turning the power on and off does not help for long. Within minutes, the games get stuck again.

I thought it might have been my games but when it did the same to the others and that plastic smell was filling the room, I concluded it had to be the console. My son is trying to play Super Mario 3 as I write and it is messing up. I've had this console for a total of 2, yes, 2 days! I am very, very disappointed but hey, you get what you pay for and I have learned a huge lesson.

If you are debating on whether to buy this product or spare 20 more bucks for the original NES, save yourself the guilt of seeing your child(ren) disappointed when it messes up or your own frustrations of trying to play those great games of old!

6 people found this helpful

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jean

Retro fun for a retro price

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2016

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Plays my old nintendo games with no problems. It is compatible with my original NES controllers which are sturdier than the ones provided. I also played Duck Hunt with my original guns and to my surprise works fine! There are a few games that will not play on this, so far just Castlevania III for me. There are some reviews that will let you know which games are not compatible. I had read about it before purchasing the system so it is not a problem for me. It's true the construction is not five star, and the remote is very light, but for the price you are paying it's great. You should know the game cartridges are a bit tough to take out so just pull and wiggle with patience so as not to ruin your games or the console. I usually hold the console down with one hand while i pull the cartridge with the other. Overall: I get to play my old school games, impress my nerd friends and have loads of fun for under $20, it's a great deal and makes a great gift! I love it. I've played Mario 1, 2 and 3. Spiderman, Burger Time, Dr. Mario, Tetris, Mrs. Pac-Man, Wrestlemania, TMNT original and arcade versions, Disney and more. This is definitely better for someone that already has games around. Otherwise try finding some games on ebay or your local flea market.

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Francisco Martín Peniche Mata

Nostalgia

Reviewed in Mexico on July 8, 2017

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El paquete llegó bien, el producto es de calidad moderada pero es muy funcional con los cartuchos de NES, para los que nos gusta jugar juegos antiguos es una excelente adquisición en caso de no contar con un nintendo funcional.

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Adam

Nice alternative

Reviewed in Canada on July 21, 2017

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Works perfect. Bought it for my dad so he could brush up on Blades of Steel and relive some of the classic battles for back in the day.