I've honestly only seen one other review since I posted this yesterday.

@@RoXolid lol, there are two others i know of, but i think yours is better then madlittlepixel's

@@calebg2762 Ah, I have no idea about MLP's. Since he decided to block me on Twitter for who knows what reason I don't watch any of his content.

I see what you did there ;)

Thanks for coming along for the ride!!

@@RoXolid I have issues with Genesis slot, I had to insert cartridges in a weird angle, Is it any advice you can give, my issue is not removing genesis carts, is whenever I try to insert them on the genesis slot! Thanks

I'll say, the cartridge compatibility is great, it really is!

The Classiq HD and the RetroN HD have such similar performance it wouldn't shock me if Old Skool and Hyperkin were sourcing from the same manufacturer.

Mine did not but mine was also one of the first ones. They may have made that a running change, and if they did that's awesome

I can say the black one has it.. so +1 for me..

I don't understand how a machine 3 years newer doesn't work with a new accessory when the old version does! What did you think of the Cartridge in the shot and the quantity of games tested?

Well since the system has all 3 systems on 1 board, changes must have needed to be made I would guess.

The hyper blaster really should have worked. It's disappointing that it doesn't. I think the NOAC used must be different though as Gary said the audio seemed worse. Also I know the EverDrive N8 non-PRO version works on the Retron 3 HD but not the original Retron HD so there are some minor differences.

@@EmperorOfTigers The Everdrive N8 (non Pro version) also works on the RetroN 2 HD.

@@Zion767318 That's true yeah.

I understand that!

Me too 😎

I don't know a single SOC system that plays Battletoads

Thanks so much

@@RoXolid Anytime my friend!

What did you think of having the cartridge above my camera shot in this?

@@RoXolid It's a very nice touch! Looks great!

@@jeff97ish Thanks!

Interesting

I appreciate that! Sometimes I go a little crazy with these things :)

Thanks for checking it out! Are you coming to MGC in a few weeks?

@@RoXolid Man I wish! Im hoping to one of these years. Its hard to get away with my work hours and having three kids. Haha

@@IowaRetroGamerDad I get that!

Same

Thanks so much John. I hope you're well!

@@RoXolid I'm decent sir. I've been keeping u and yours in my positive conscience for a healthy and prosperous present and future. 👍🏾💯

Thanks so much John, you're amazing and I appreciate your support my friend! You're in Chicago, aren't you? You should head to MGC in April and come hang out!

@@RoXolid sounds good, I'll definitely try depending on what day and time it all lands on.

@@TheRealJPhillips April 3-5 at the Wisconsin Center.

Correct, I cover that in the video.

I did see your video early this morning after I had finished my video. The ONLY thing I can think of is I used the Cadet included with the Retron 2 HD, and if they made any changes it might cause an issue, but I don't see why they would do that.

RoXolid Productions that’s a good theory. Mine is from the Retron HD 1. Maybe the one that came with yours is an updated revision. I’ll let you know once the new one comes in the mail.

@@mike7599 I tested mine from the Retron HD 1 later on, that also worked. Weird!

RoXolid Productions I bet it’s a console issue. Maybe defective ports. It doesn’t work in either player 1 or 2. I may take down my video if it’s working for everyone else. Don’t want to spread fake news!

@@mike7599 I wouldn't, but what I would do is keep a pinned post and update it with how the situation is going. This is why I kept in my issue with the ESD shock (that hurt like a MoFo!). This was not a failure from Hyperkin, and it is something I can show how Hyperkin addresses issues like this and takes care of customers. You can do the same thing, if that makes sense. it's ok if something fails from a company, it gives them a chance to make it right. And if/when they do send you a replacement, do a video as a follow-up. That lets you show others how you were taken care of.

Thanks for checking it out!!

They're pretty muddy IMO.

Understand, but man, missing the 4:3/16:9 switch on the SRT3+ really hurts it.

@@RoXolid Lucky for me Tv does switch 16:9 to 4:3 with no problem but for those who can't yeah I can get it.

@@RetroGamingWithEdgarRivera Most of my TVs have that feature, but my main Vizio TV does not.

It plays famicom games without any issues, you simply need a 60 to 72 pin adapter

RoXolid Productions awesome - thank you for the quick response!!

You're very welcome

​@@RoXolid another quick question - does it automatically play super famicom w/o any adapters?

I dunno, I enjoy playing the VB more than the 3DS, but I think that's mostly due to having a real controller than anything.

Never noticed that graphical glitch! Good eyes!

I don't own a copy. I want to buy it but no one has ever been able to tell me whether I can play 2D or if it HAS to be 3D.

RoXolid Productions I have a copy on a SD card for my Retrocade.the game plays perfectly,but no sound.The card has over 7800 games on it.

That's such a nice little system

There's value priced and there's cheap. It leans towards value priced more than cheap, but still, fix the dang NES Audio!

@@RoXolid YES! Please fix the NES audio and also the color pallette!

Totally

Since Master System wasn't advertised to work with it I can't hold that against them, nor should anyone. I actually thought the MegaRetron-side worked quite well myself! I hope people aren't holding it against Hyperkin that the controller stopped working. That is an ESD issue due to my room, not the system's/controller's fault!

@@RoXolid While I somewhat agree with you on the Master System side. It just seems sloppy to me considering their competitors are able to do it at a slightly cheaper price point and usually with an extra controller. I am more aggravated by all the NES issues. It just a laundry list of things that start to add up. One of these issues wouldn't bother me but there seems to be a lot. I have an original Retron 3 and I for the most part liked it. The NES side stopped working because the build is so cheap and the pins bent even when using their Retron 5 technique. The s-video through the RetroTink looked great. I like my retron 77 despite my original joystick snapping in half. I think with a little more attention to quality control Hyperkin could have great budget solutions. I don't expect fpga perfection but a little more care would go a long way.

@@tomflanagan3889 Yes and no. I do think they've done the right thing and brought prices down so the value is better.

Sorry, not sorry ;)

Hardware, it uses a System on a Chip

You get what you pay for, budget consoles get you in the game without a whole lot of investment, but then again you didn't invest much sooooooo....

Weird, I don't have that one too test but good to know

I just connected the HDMI cable, made sure game mode was on, that's it. There's really no setup needed

Off the top of my head, I honestly don't remember. I thought I did because that is a pretty common question

So I can't understand what's going on I thought you might know the answer to this question. and you can can any kind of info to find on this issue?

@@user-yg9vw6ss2w I will have to test it out on my system later on, I'm out and about right now and like I say I just don't remember off the top of my head

You write down please video all Internet rummaged but the answer I did not achieve no records no video nothing is present on this issue.

I think that's a good way to look at it. It's not terrible but there is room for improvement.

I have, back in 2018!

@@RoXolid I've probably seen it but its on my list of future Y.T viewing :-)

I would go with the GamerzTek Super HD 2 for NES & SNES and the Hyperkin Mega Retron HD for the Genesis, at least in the budget console market. Otherwise you have things like the Analogue or the Polymega which cost more but provide a better experience.

fpga

That would be the best, but also a lot more expensive

Contact hyperkin, I've heard of that issue in the past and my understanding is it is unique to that individual controller, not a problem with the series of controllers if that makes sense. That being said, I love their wireless controller for the NES, it is how I play just about all of my NES games now

I don't play Gameboy games that often. I bought this some time ago & honestly I haven't spent time with it. I definitely want to, it's fun for sure!

@@RoXolid it changes into a whole different game after about 4-5 stages. I'm not exaggerating when I say it's one of the finest Nintendo games. If you missed it when you were younger you won't be disappointed just give it about 15 mins and you'll be hooked.

@@CCGamesceo Thanks for the heads up, I'll have to check it out! Like I say I bought it some time ago to have for testing, and unfortunately, the last few months about the only time I get to play something is if I'm working on content! It might be a good live stream idea, thanks for the suggestion!

Hey Ben, thanks for the questions! I'll answer the best I can: 1 - So the power is supplied via Micro USB to the system itself. Hyperkin lists on their product page that it may or may not include an AC adapter, so I'd bet the UK Version either includes the correct UK plug or omits the power supply entirely. 2) No idea, I'm not a flashcart user, sorry 3) The stock controllers are actually pretty good. I'd say there's no need to imeadiately go out and replace them, but if you'd want the original controllers will plug in without an issue. I hope this helps!

@@RoXolid Thanks for the answers! Once I have around £100 British Pounds, I think I know how I'll be playing Sega Mega Drive/Genesis games from now on...

Now keep in mind that you'll need one more controller to play SNES games if you desire.

@@RoXolid Eh, in the UK, it's all about the Mega Drive. Sorry...

If you don't need the SNES or NES side of things, you can save some money by going with the Mega Retron HD.

This is an entirely different design and design team.

@@RoXolid you should do an update on this console a month or two from now to tell how those pins are holding up.

There's a lot of hate for the Retron5 due to, IMO, irrationally. The Retron 5 stock controller IS trash, and there are some compatibility issues with some games. That being said I think the colors and sound are more authentic with the Retron 5 than the hardware-based systems Hyperkin has put out. I'd say the Retron 5 probably is the better value myself, especially since it's in sale at Castlemania Games right now for only $119! Check it out castlemaniagames.com/products/hyperkin-retron-5-retro-video-gaming-system-console-black-newest-edition?ref=RoXolid

@@RoXolid Thanks! I'm impatient and ended up buying it at like 3 am last night haha... sorry too late for the affil link, I had extra amazon credit so went that route. The NES emulation on the 3 HD really threw me off as that's what I have the most games for and collect mostly for. I actually have a small CRT, original controllers, etc...I really need to consolidate some space though. I also slept on the whole GBA era and seems like a lot of games there I'd like, basically a Super Nintendo. I don't really care if the game is emulated or not... I've finally come to terms that my snes mini looks better on flat screen than real console hooked up to a CRT... and I grew up with them all... so don't need to be a purist at this point! I do want the physical games though...so seems a good option for me. I already took my little CRT out to the garage in preparation for setting this up :D. As for lag, it's anything like the mini systems I don't see it being a problem. I loaded up mike tyson on nes mini for first time in forever and went straight through to soda popinski... never felt lag was an issue, just my skills... ok I'll stop yammering, thanks!!

@@TheJoejoez All good! I hope you like it!

@@RoXolid Impressed so far... Popped in SMB 3... the colors are much better than my NES mini classic... yikes... I mean, a good thing. Not sure if accurate, but damn if they don't look fantastic. Never seen SMB3 look so good. But the NES mini looks kind of washed out/bad now. Audio seems a bit punchier also. I had read the NES mini classic emulates better...definitely not IMO, and quite obvious.

@@TheJoejoez The NES Classic always looked and sounded good, but there's A TON of lag in it.

I'll have to test mine too see if it works or not

@@RoXolid cool thx alot. Because i need to know if im just unlucky or i buy another 1 because i like the form of the controller...

I'll check it out tomorrow

Dumb question, have you ever updated the firmware? Just a thought was all

@@RoXolid yes all update is done. I have 3 in 1 for sega master system and game gear.

I'd say check out this video I'm going to link for you. There are 2 systems you should consider, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. But at least here you can look at each and help decide: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r62qpMyH16-diJ8.html

Interesting take, now that I think about it I can see why you would say that

No idea, I had no such issues

In truth, I probably wouldn't pick it up. Hyperkin's controllers are good, but their consoles tend to be lacking. I would love to get the red controllers though, if they ever release them for individual sale.

Correct, you can only use the controller with the system it's intended for.

I really doubt they'll sell the colors separately, unfortunately.

@@RoXolid That's definitely a damn shame. Those are probably the only things in the set that would be worth getting for me. I'd love a Cadet in that translucent red. Too bad.

I understand what you're saying, but at the same time if they produce the red and the gray versions of these oh, the versions that came with the retron 2 HD, they would have so many skus in their lineup it would be hard to manage.

It does

Thank you that’s the next game I would like to get for my Retron 3 hd . I just didn’t know if that game would work or not again thank you .

That's an upcoming video 😉 I haven't used my SRT3+ in some time and just pulled it out 2 days ago. That video should be live next week

@@RoXolid Awesome I just discovered you. I will wait for your video before I make my purchasing choice. haha Thanks again

@@kbadboy83 Well Welcome, if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask! We have a great group of people here!!

There's no way for the 32x to connect to the system. You need to connect an additional cable to transfer data and the Retron 3 HD doesn't have that port.

Lüebeck was a neat city

Nope, winter in the Midwest. It gets super dry due to using furnaces for 5 months out of the year

I'm in the Pacific Northwest now, used to live in Taiwan, Cambodia and the South of France: you're missing out. ;-) @@RoXolid

Here's the one thing I do have to give them credit for. The Retron HD was, what, $60 at launch? Now it's $30-$40. The Retron 2 HD was $60? This one is $85. The value for what you get is there to a point. And for some people they just want it to work and won't notice the audio or palette issues. I can't not see it anymore.

But that has nothing to do with the hardware though, that's the software. And pretty much any video game is going to have some sort of flashing lights. I know one fan of my channel has to look away when I post video showing f zero from the GameCube because he suffers from seizures.

Not sure, I don't own any Analogue systems. I would bet not with the FPGA setup it uses.

They have another run of the NT mini called the noir....$499...comes with a 8bitdo NES controller. Check out Analogues site.

I don't have one to test but I'm pretty certain Battletoads would not lock up on the NT Mini as it's a highly accurate FPGA. I've also never had such issues with the RetroUSB AVS. Those two systems are honestly the best 2 "clone" NES consoles and the only ones I could truly recommend especially for HDMI.

The offer either a 90-day or one-year manufacturer's warranty on it, so if you contact hyperkin they should offer a replacement for you

​@@RoXolid I did not take it from them in the store, but I took this gamepad from the seller on Ebay.

Does not matter where you bought it from, they still back their products with a warranty. I would contact them

@@RoXolid And I already threw the box away a long time ago.

Shouldn't matter, you just need your proof of purchase. It hasn't even been or a year so you should be good. Email them!

I think the way it's laid out is cool

That's a rather dangerous statement

It could use some help for sure

N64 emulation is incredibly difficult for systems such as this. Hyperkin announced a standalone version 3 years ago now and it still has not made it to market. I don't believe you will currently find a single N64 clone system on the market that plays cartridges

@@RoXolid AH thankyou for confirming. I'm also curious about PS1 emulation. I heard you can mod a PS1 classic and install games on it but that's just over my head. I ended up going with the $60 Hyperkin Megaretron HD Gaming Console for Genesis/Mega Drive - Sega Genesis. I ALMOST got the Hyperkin RetroN 5 but decided not worth the $ (I only have GBA and Genesis games this RetroN 5 sounded interesting for it's ability to save game state)

I actually have a video on the channel showing how to hack a PlayStation classic, rip your own games, and add them to the system.

Beyond appearance it also doesn't get past level 2

I did!

How would you review a system outside if playing games on it? The beauty of video is you can fast forward or rewind through out to content you would prefer to see. And I did use the original hyperkin controllers to start, and tested other controllers later.

@@RoXolid sorry but a review and a gameplay video is 2 different things...

So how would you change this? Game compatibility is a big concern with clone systems, so I tested games people asked to see in a post prior to filming this, that's why so many titles are featured, they were requested. So seriously, what would you like to see? I'm genuinely curious

@@RoXolid The thing is that the title of the video is = Should You Buy the Hyperkin Retron 3 HD NES, Super Nintendo, Super Famicom, & Genesis HDMI Clone? So i would expect to not see gameplay but more know if the price is worth it , if its well made , if its compatible , how are the controllers , how are the graphics , how is the sound and such things. Not see you play games with it. We all know it will play games... Yes some might not work but you did not have to play them for this. You do whatever you want but if i wanted to see gameplay i would go watch a video with gameplay in the title. You play some games and talk about different versions of the games and other things that has nothing to do with should we buy a clone or not. You could have cut the 30 first minutes and it would have been better with the title u put there. i dont want to watch you play half an hour to finally really know if its worth it or not by watching the last part of the video. Compare the original systems with the clone would be interesting also. I know the clone has some issues.

I get that!

Software emulators rely on downloaded/pirated/stolen software. They also don't let you play your physical collection. Clone consoles ate far from useless

@@RoXolid Software emulators superior clone consoles in terms of accuracy so clone consoles are not enough good at this point right now so we have to wait for a while, but yes you right in terms of aesthetics and ability of reading physical cartridges clone consoles are always better - it is obvious!

@@play4fun599 And there's also the point that software emulators rely on stolen/pirated ROMs

@@RoXolid Yes I understand why you telling it to me but those ROMs are the same as payed to me. I mean it does not matter because it is abandonware anyway.

Super Mario Bros is not Abandonware! Neither is Sonic, Star Fox, Wonder Boy, Kirby, and others. Why I keep mentioning that is because that overrides ANY rationale for using illegally downloaded ROMs!

If you already have those two systems, I don't think there's much of a reason to buy this one for you

@@RoXolid yea plus i'm kind of overloaded with hyperkin clones lol...they mega retron, supa retron hd, and the retron 5...plus original snes/genesis, etc...

@@justinwrenn5521 if I didn't have the KZfaq channel I wouldn't have bought one

@@RoXolid regardless you had an excellent review and appreciate all you do man. Also when the n64 hyperkin clone comes out that will be a day 1 purchase for me

@@justinwrenn5521 thanks so much, I greatly appreciate it. It will be for me as well