Retron5 finally has a release date

[roflmao]

I don't know if any of you have been following the development of the Retron5, but I think it sounds pretty slick.  It was announced today that it'll be released Dec. 10 for $100.
http://hyperkin.com/blog/2013/09/hyperkin-to-release-retron-5-on-december-10-2013/

Here's another article describing the system, though the final product will probably look pretty different (at least what they showed off at E3 looked quite a bit different).
http://hyperkin.com/blog/2013/03/retron-5-details-revealed-from-the-midwest-gaming-classic/

For $100 you have a system that can play NES, Famicom, SNES, Super Famicom, Genesis, Mega Drive, Game Boy, GBC, and GBA. And it'll be compatible with the Sega Power Base allowing SMS games.

And it has save states!

There's a bunch of other audio and visual "enhancements" they also claim (all can be turned on or off individually), but frankly, I don't care for the smooth look they produce.  It also has HDMI out.

If only they included Turbografx compatibility, this would have been the ultimate system.

[bartre]

yeah, i got a chance to fuss about with one of these at the last MGC.
pretty damned slick.

also, despite appearances, that controller is pretty boss.

[_joshuaTurbo]

I want a Turbo/Huey slot....

[Nando]

Damn, that's impressive.

Would be a really good alternative for my kiddos to play with. Hmmmm. Score on the import gaming slots too.

I'm with Josh...

[albatross]

already pre-ordered one - cant wait!  started buying famicom and super famicom games already

anybody have any fami and super fami recommedations?

[bartre]

hagane, pretty much all the pricey US games are way cheaper in noodles, go go ackman, ghost sweeper mikami, undercover cops.
plenty of good on SFC

[ApolloBoy]

hagane, pretty much all the pricey US games are way cheaper in noodles, go go ackman, ghost sweeper mikami, undercover cops.
plenty of good on SFC

That's largely the same deal with the Famicom as well.

[esadajr]

Someone should make a RetronCD. It will play PCECD, Saturn, SegaCD

[roflmao]

Someone should make a RetronCD. It will play PCECD, Saturn, SegaCD

Yes!!

[Bardoly]

Someone should make a RetronCD. It will play PCECD, Saturn, SegaCD

I actually discussed this idea with their guy at MGC this year, and he sounded very interested.

[Tatsujin]

[albatross]

i can see the prices a way cheaper for famicom - famicomtastic!

[Tatsujin]

no obey support = fail

but it's true, one does not simply can copy the obey.

[albatross]

looking at super mario rpg for sfc - is it playable even though its in japanese?

[roflmao]

looking at super mario rpg for sfc - is it playable even though its in japanese?

I think it would be pretty challenging.  There are some puzzles near the end I would find might tricky working through without some of the clues you read.  Though if you're following a walk-through it may be doable.