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It's nice how Hyperkin always uses their packaging design to remind you how they love cutting corners.

$45. You said it. Compare with the cost of a MD running via OSSC/Framemiester. Keep your expectations in check and you'll be very pleased.

I was waiting for this review all day!! Thanks for the upload!! Salutation from Puerto Rico !

Colors are dark and edges slightly blurred on the HDMI output from the Mega Retron HD cause the signal output from the TCT chip (the GoC chip used Inside the console) is composite analog (to feed the RCA connectors at the back of the console) and converted to HDMI using an el cheapo A/D 720p converter, hence the obvious lack of razor sharp output and darker colors. Quality would have been much better if they had used the native RGB signal and passed it straight over hdmi instead of going through multiple conversions of a composite signal. Just my 2 cents anyway… :=)

Analogues version with the fpga chip will be exactly the same as the super nt perfection id rather wait and get that.

i thought it was a dreamcast from the thumbnail!

It's about time Sega genesis gets love... ever since I bought the mini gen HD by gamerztek I've been going Sega crazy... full disclaimer I'm a Nintendo fan boy lol but Sega needs love.

I plan on getting this console very soon. Thanks for the review Ron! Been wanting someone to review it, and I think you are the first to do so. Great video as always.

Nice to see the Genesis/MD finally getting some proper hardware love.

Don't forget that the MegaDrive Model 2 already has broken sound compared to the MegaDrive 1. There are even hardware mods out that fix the sound :)

If this does true stereo sound as you say, that feels fairly significant, since I think every SoaC based Genesis clone so far has produced dual-mono. It's hard to say that that improvement alone would tip me to buying as I'm already relatively happy with my Super Retro Trio Plus, but I won't deny that its a very sexy looking device.

Clicked fast! Mine will be here next week :)

Great to know this little guy came out as overall good. Great review.

I'd rather wait and pay 4 times that amount for Analogue's version.

Just bought one and I am impressed! Great job Hyperkin!

First clone in a long time that I'm interested in. Master System is not a deal. Stereo audio, decent bass/treble balance, HDMI, and Everdrive support is all I could ever ask for...at least until the Mega Sg ships

I agree with the branding... When I had the Hyperkins Retron HD and Supa Retron HD I did have a hard time figuring out which HDMI cord went to the system. I passed it along to someone else and wanted to make sure they got everything thing that came in the box!

9 pin controller ports, that takes me back.

I was thinking of selling Atgames' console that I have for this. It seems miles better.

Not so bad for $45. Definitely better than the AtGames atrocity I reviewed a few months back.

I wanted to get this but for me there is no need... Already spent the $189 in the Mega SG plus $50 for the 8bitdo controllers. I myself wanted a new HDMI console that would be near as good as the original! Hyperkin does a good job with there clone systems, especially the design and I believe it's the best but after awhile I just end up parting with the systems when I need the money!

In regards to the game pad and I have four Hyperkin Genesis pads, just loosen the screws in the back a little bit till the buttons are to your liking.

For 45 bucks, not a bad option. Thanks for the review

Personally gonna hold out & get the Mega Sg

I'm impressed. $45, works with flashcarts, and has better audio than most SoCs. Is the audio perfect? No. And the slightly softened visuals are a minus. But these downgrades are not as severe as in past devices. When you factor in the price point, this is a no brainer for anyone that hasn't budgeted $150-$500 for a spot on modern retro setup.

Just for the heads up, here in PAL land I don't think we had that Sonic Mastersystem slow down, the music and the speed of Sonic via NTSC seems normal to me, maybe they optimised the game for PAL and NTSC?

Did I miss the part where he talked about lag? I wish he'd open it up to see if it's just a system on a chip paired with a cheap Chinese HDMI converter like the SNES version.

Looks like a good product from Hyperkin! They are listening with the Everdrive compatibility. Well done 👍 Though if you are looking at buying one with a Everdrive than, I would spend the extra on a MegaSG. I’m sure the MegaSG will have the ability to load roms 😊

Better than anything atgames can make.

They aren’t without their flaws, but I live all the hyperkin clone systems. Their designs are so faithful to the original consoles and they are great budget options.

It has a power brick! HALLELUIA!!!

Compare this to a HD Model 1 genesis. Most of the Gen model 2's had terrible audio. I also don't think the shield in Sonic 2 flickered originally

Good review, but are the shield graphics in Sonic messed up on your tv or do they just show like that on the capture? Is Knuckles in sonic 2 the combined carts or your everdrive? And does virtua racing work? Micro machines?

Very good review. Great job. I’ll wait for the Mega SG.

I know RGT 85 has a Power Base Mini which he used when reviewing the MINI Gen HD. And he was successfully able to play Rastan on it.

I got my Retron HD last year on Black Friday from Newegg for 14.99 shipped hopefully they do the same with these

OK so I bought one. For a clone, it's very good. Works with my Everdrive X5. One thing that's slightly disappointing is that games that use 256x224 have a weird shimmer to them. You can see it in Street Fighter a little bit, but it's way more obvious on E. Honda's stage, and Shining Force it's super obvious in the text that some pixels are 2x as wide as others. You don't exactly have to be looking for it to notice it, and it doesn't make the games unplayable, but it's strange. Fortunately that's a minority of games (only 180 of the Genesis's total 900-ish games use 256x224; the rest use 320x224 and it looks fine). It's that the image is being stretch to fit 320x224 before it's upscaled. Not the end of the world. Streets of Rage 2's audio is a little funky because PSG audio levels are higher than FM channels. You'll hear it in the bass of the bar scene, for instance.

Wow this a great solution! I’m getting my mega Sg later next year! This is really nice

Didn't hear any sound during comparison.

What's the best console to play on a HD TV, original included? Thanks.

I really want to like this. Got burned on the Retron 5 - hardware failure after I popped a pin from the Genesis cartridge slot, less than a week into owning the system. However, HDMI Genesis looked fantastic on it while it DID work. I hope this is more of the same deal, but with those hardware issues fixed.

In the final audio comparison, they were both silent.

So awesome! Now just wondering if works with Virtua Racing, Game Genie, Gargoyles, and it it works with the Genesis shadow layer properly used in games like Beyond Oasis and Mega Man Wily Wars on the saving screens. Most clones can't do the shadow layer and you can't see where you're saving or if the game did even though it did. Thanks Madlittlepixel for the awesome review!

Not so cheap here in the UK! We are on lockdown and this is £69.99 on Amazon. But I can get a Super retro Trio Plus for £72.00!!! But that is the Pal version arrghhhh. Thanks for the video.

I only do FPGAs now, but for only $45 this thing is nice for casuals or people on a budget.

Hello, the audio in the comparison is off :( maybe youtube turned it off. thanks for the video

Great review. And great info. I didn't know this came out but ill waiting for my retrotink2 and hd retrovision cables. You said it tho 45 bucks u can't beat that!!!!

Powerbase is just a pinout adapter. I think the hdmi messes something up. The game does not look glitched.

If only someone would make a Sega 32x/CD clone that you don't have to hook up to your Genesis. Now that would be dope

This thing is great for the price. It’s really not far off from the original type 2 running it through additional expensive hardware. It’s mailed above the crap that comes out of AT Games products. Sign me up!

No excuse for dark visuals ,because a lot of sega genesis games are dark already ....... This is good for the price .. When they make a part 2...they need to just include their 6-button that is close to the original and allow the visuals to be brighter ..and the sound to be crisper ....

If they provide a fix for the Master System playability through the Everdrive or if Krikkz and company do (not sure how much of a priority or focus it'd be for them, it's not really their fault that this system drops the ball and I'm not sure if Krikkz could make a Mega Everdrive x9 Hyperkin edition case market for fixing something that Hyperkin dropped the ball on) I'd likely really consider this. The quality looks good enough for the $. That said, I was stoked when I saw Everdrive compatibility only to be extremely bummed when Master System compatibility became a subpar experience. That's a big deal breaker for me even with a $45 system. SMS was definitely one of my favorite systems with a great library of content that combined with the Genesis would've been a big sale for me. It should've been a pretty high priority for Hyperkin to deliver on this IMHO. They could've made them and Krikkz bank. 😁 I'd bought one. Then again, maybe Retron 5 Mk II edition? Test it with all Everdrives (especially NES) and I'm all in. 😎🤘🏼 As far as Analogue... It's a bit pricey for my blood. If I'm dropping $200 it'll probably be on a Colectorvision Phoenix not a Genesis FPGA system. At least unless I score one used at a depreciated value. I can suffer with my Genesis on composite more than I could justify big $ for ancient Coleco hardware through RF with an extensive array of expensive mods. That alone makes things like the Phoenix and Amico screaming values while the Mega SG is super expensive with less returns vs. classic (but newer) hardware. The quality will definitely be there but... I just justify it different even as a Sega fan. I'm still glad it's being built for those that'll drop coin though.

My main concern: I have a Retron 5 and it has noticible input lag. Does this improve on that or is it the same deal?

Does it work with Sega Genesis/Mega Drive cartridge games

Why is 16:9 even an option when talking about retro systems? Some poor sap out there actually thinks a stretched out game actually looks good 🤦‍♂️

I'm looking at a Mega Drive for my daughter's room and actually there's not much price difference between this and just buying an actual Mega Drive. Difference is this is probably more convenient for her.

You selected sonic (europe) for the master system. That's why you needed to switch to the PAL setting because that's a PAL rom. Did you try USA master system roms?

I just bought one to play my new mega everdrive x7. I ordered the mega sg as well, but couldn't wait 6 months to try out my new mega everdrive. Need to make sure it works :)

This looks really interesting. Have you tried using the mega EverDrive with Master System games on NTSC using composite? That would work out if it's the GOAC or Scaler?

Classic Mega Drive II on CRT ftw. Didn't like the muffled sound of the retron and believe me, the MDII has more than enough base to make closed doors vibrate. Was playing the GODS soundtrack on my old little CRT back in the day.

I think for the price point its a good deal.I will still be holding out for the Mega SG because of how many systems it will play.

Looks cool...maybe the colors are darker than i remember but looks better like this i think

I uploaded the same games on mister if you want to compare them. I think so sounds are missing but it visually looks good.

You didn’t show the audio for the comparison.

Nice video man! Looks like its having the same problem all the clones have with scaling the games that run in the 256x224 resolution.

I got it used eBay with sega everdrive and two two controller $99

would love to snag one of these... great video MLP

This is a very good looking console! Great vid.

I don't think he mentioned how tight the pins are.

Its a budget system for the casual audience. Master system should really be played in pal anyway. I myself have pre-ordered the Mega SG as I want the full experience and not a budget system my Wii or retroarch or pi could do

They could have saved money on the weights they put in there to make it heavier and put another controller in the box.

The power converter does work with the hyperkin sega genesis and works well

the buttons got less unstiff,it is has now been used,oh my!

Pretty sure Sonic only came out on the Master System in Europe so if the Retron is properly emulating the software it should have issues while using the NTSC settings. Sonic came out on the Game Gear in NTSC regions but not on the Master System to my knowledge. I'd check what games were released for MS in the NTSC regions and then do another test to see if it still has issues.

What’s the framerate? Is it me, hdmi transfer or the refresh rate.... looks like it stutters a little

I'm honestly gonna wait for Analogue's version

The Retron 3 is perfect!

YUK! is everybody blind? games that are not 320px wide but 256px, just like SF2 shown in the video, are stretched to fit 4:3 ratio with unfiltered, non integer scaling. How can you even bother about nitpicking on audio when everything all over the screen has horrendous jaggies..

Oh man, if it had a port to play Roms out of an SD card it would have been PERFECT.

Gameplay, audio, and footage wise, It doesn't really look much better then the GamerzTek MiniGen HD. I'm noticing sprite warping on some games due to how certain Mega Drive games have different aspect ratios or sections with that. I'm also noticeing a bit more compressed audio which is also like the MiniGen HD. Still, that console isn't as easy to find now from when I went to look for and buy one, so that alone helps this be a good alternative. And overall, the MiniGen HD isn't a bad clone console, but it does have it's same or similar flaws as this. One bonus for this one I am seeing however, an NTSC/PAL switch which the MiniGen lacks. It has one for North American and Japanese games, but not Pal. This one fixes that which alone makes it slightly superior. Overall with what I am seeing, I can see this being a good option for those who want to game with authentic cartridges on a budget. So I can approve of this.

No proper SMS, no purchase -thanks for the heads up

Curious, how did the 480i mode for Sonic 2's head-to-head mode look on that thing in terms of the interlace jittering? Even at 1080p and full-screen, I couldn't really see how it looked.

Looks like it's worth my money 😀

does the AV output in 240p or 480i?

So after watching a few of these reviews I bought one. Here's some games it won't play street fighter championship, pac land, earthworm Jim, TMNT tournament fighter. Here's the games my at games Sega from dollar general play, all of them.

Loved it til i realized about a third of the genesis library on this clone has distortion on textures during motion, killed it for me

Great review! It seems a great device fot that price. A question: the filter can be disabled?

Not very sure about all the fuss around FPGA, I know more or less what it is, but for me just sound like a fancy hardware emulation, what's exactly the difference with consoles on a chip like this one? I already have a megadrive model 2 and works flawlessly, mega sg it's hard to buy in Europe due to import taxes, but you can find hyperkin products easily thru Amazon Spain for example.

That was a smooth intro screen for Sonic 2. Does this unit clock up the game play? Does it run smoother than a original Genesis?

Man this looks promising but what did i expect its hyperkin edit: never mind im definitely buying one

just asking but have u played xmen on this console...are u able to reset the danger room without resetting the entire game

The 6 button controller on the right at 17:50 has the mode button in the middle. Is this the upcoming retro-bit controller?

So I got this and it apparently has a huge problem. Some games like street fighter 2 and the shining games output a a slightly lower horizontal resolution. Unfortunately the retron decides to stretch these games which leads to terrible shimmering. I looked into it, and this is a problem with all units.

Did i miss the part about if it works with Virtua Racing? So does it work with virtua racing? And is sonic 2 really laggy in real life as it looks to be captured here?

I would get the Sega Genesis and it's add-ons: the Sega CD and the 32X. This console...it's meh.

Nice rammstein tattoo.

Is it running on clone hardware or an Android device with emulation? I'd prefer the former to the latter, frankly. Also, you mentioned Hyperkin was known for "cut corners." I thought cutting corners was AtGames' thing...

Perfect HDMI for my 4k tv and av out for my tube. Some of these clone systems whatever their considered. Are worth it over the now I love my Genesis but this is most likely easier. I have had many Genesis systems over the years alot of the model 2 systems I had over time develop an issue where the wire had to be set in a certain way, or it would turn off on it's own. Also the controller port became the same way. I would think modern things like this wouldn't have those issues.

Hhmm, looks like a decent enough Genesis with good sound. I'm interested. Looks bettrr build than their NES one