Classiq 2 HD Console Review - Rerez

Classiq 2 HD is a new way to play old NES/SNES games on modern TVs.
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[@Ristarite]

I've had my eye on this system for quite some time, and now your review has convinced me. I'm getting this console. It plays FX games and all the stuff that I want, so this is a good option for me.

[@kyle-os3wh]

It’s always a good day when Rerez uploads.

[@shahana6120]

Optimistica1 yeaaaah!!!

[@mr-turnip]

Edit. Releases an actual video

[@Tailslol]

would have been better to hear the sound comparison,and show the comparison vs real nes and snes... no reviewer are better judge than the viewer itself...

[@GatorRay]

+MashedPlasher Except when he makes a videos that sucks *COUGH* Will 2018 Kill The Switch *COUGH* Yeah I like him but OH MY GOD he can be so arrogant.

[@ultrakillsimp1427]

You misspelled great

[@RoseDillinger90]

The only thing missing here is covering the sound of the system a bit more. Glad you're compared up close to the visuals of this and the Classic Edition. Keep up the good work.

[@joeconti2396]

The FX chip working on this is such a huge advantage over every other retro console.

[@kidthorazine]

eh there are plenty of hardware emulation boxes out there, this ones actually kinda pricey and they fucked up the sound emulation for the NES. Though the really good ones like the AVS and NT Mini are super expensive.

[@ActuallySanFrancisco]

the super FX compatibility is nice, but you can already emulate SFX games pretty flawlessly if you use higan on a mac or PC.

[@zelbekon]

Kinda sad it doesn't play the multigame cartridges, these were the only source of game in Eastern Europe and Russia. I never owned an original Nintendo cartridge in my life, but that didn't matter because back then no one knew we were playing pirated games on bootleg consoles. Hell, some of these pirates had actual brands and the most popular were regarded as "original" - in Poland the brand was called "Pegasus", in Russia it was called "Dendy". A youtuber called Kinaman88 has done an excellent video about Dendy and how gaming in Russia looked like in the early 90s.

[@mischiefthedegenerateratto7464]

It does it's the retron 5 that doesn't

[@njbono2011]

Excellent review here, very informative and well done! Great job guys!

[@grimmations9603]

Finally, a new video (it’s been a while) can’t wait for the next plug and play you’ll review

[@ipouoza]

its cool when you review new retro stuff :) thank you

[@Jacon8r]

This channel does not get enough views and love.

[@DJ____7235]

Awkward Crafty true

[@SuperRetro64]

I always feel like this channel has 500k subscribers, but he’s only a little bit above 100k subscribers, he definitely deserves more subs.

[@cyankoopa8111]

Thats partly because for a while he didnt upload...

[@mediatour8898]

half of his vids are great topics and reviews but the other half are not worth clicking on. this inconsistency is why he doesnt get enough subscribers. he has Rerez 2 channel, he should use it more heavily and keep only the best of the best for his main channel.

[@DeskoDev]

MEDIA tor His main channel came back from a >3 month hiatus so...

[@rodddossantos1437]

You rock, REREZ. Thank you as always!

[@danwalker5886]

Enjoyed the video! Might have to pick up a Classiq 2 Hd

[@tonyscimeca9534]

Detailed reviews thanks rerez

[@darkwingdave79]

Damn, Dude... You just sold this system to THIS guy right here. Awesome video. I'm afraid that if I watch more videos, I'm gonna be broke buying all the things that YOU recommend. Keep up the AMAZING work, Boss.

[@chopsman00]

I will .probably buy this on your recommendation. I have been looking for a retro console and have heard some negatives about the Retron 5, so this looks like something I would be interested in. Also love the clone bashing videos!

[@deshmaghribi4607]

This console looks awsome! I like that it's got a hdmi port! Great video 😀👍

[@mediatour8898]

i like the little skit at 3:00 nice touch.

[@GetLostGames1]

Im glad you mentioned the visual glitches. Im totally ok with that knowing i am playing not emulating the game and playing the real thing. Thank you. Your videos are great! Btw i love stunt race fx. I grew up on that lol. Did you notice slow down when you played snes contra?

[@Dwedit]

How is the SOUND on the NES part? Most NES-on-a-chip clone systems have swapped duty cycles on the square wave channels, due to a mistake made long ago when the bootleggers reverse-engineered the original Famicom hardware, and the swapped duty cycle bug has persisted to this day. This swaps the "ooh" and "ah" type sounds on the square wave channels, and that's pretty much a deal breaker for me. The other thing to check is the sound quality of games that use the DMC channel, mainly Sunsoft games like Gremlins 2, NES-on-a-chip clone systems often have audio problems with that game. This review did not include any NES audio whatsoever.

[@Chaos89P]

The most popular game that uses DMC samples is Super Mario Bros. 3. That's how they got the drums in that game, especially in the airship theme.

[@Dimensiom]

I just found nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2017/10/nes-clones-reversed-duty-cycles-why-you.html It claims that the system does have reversed duty cycles.

[@arthurcollector4002]

dont expect paid reviews from youtubers talking about sound on clone systems because they are garbage

[@devilmikey00]

The video isn't sponsored dumb ass. It's literally illegal to be paid to sponsor something without informing the audience it's sponsored content on youtube. Guys like Rerez get sent a bunch of free shit from companies in hopes that he chooses to review it. That's how literally every review channel with a decent following gets review units. That's not "getting paid".

[@Tailslol]

would have been better to hear the sound comparison,and show the comparison vs real nes and snes... no reviewer are better judge than the viewer itself...

[@colinthomas5]

rerez is back yeet

[@hayden7525]

This is probably my favorite gaming channel

[@highspeedenthusiast6628]

Just subscribed, love the content, 16 to 32 bit video game is King

[@tailsnumber1fan5590]

my family has an 06 caravan with a dvd player in it, said player has the standard 3 RCA ports in it so a system like this would be a great thing on those long trips. especially since not only it can play snes and nes games but also because it runs off the same power that would normally be used to charge our cell phones. i definitely need to look into this more.

[@AlienMyth64]

2:22 shane says 'Squishy' twice

[@joshuas135]

Ayyy I love your videos

[@sillystev0n]

I love how this is one video where he doesn’t yell or scream

[@TheGauges420]

Well its not part of the Worst Ever or Just Bad Games series either to be fair.

[@petercolbeysgameshowmania7176]

Hey, this is the exact model of Classiq II HD I got today for my birthday!

[@generalshadow9027]

I got the console a little while ago and i love it!

[@Raymix1000]

I was debating between this and the Retron 2 HD. I might have just been sold on this.

[@thebfg836]

It looks good, i like the glitching, did you try the super gameboy. Also stunt race fx is a good game its one of the first games i sought out when i got my classic collection going

[@eveningschill8160]

You got jondas man? Great review man.

[@MrMegaManFan]

Hey Shane, I noticed that at no point in this video did you mention whether or not this system is FPGA. While your conclusion that it’s better than the emulation of a Retron 5 seems fair, it also sounds to me like it’s doing WHAT a Retron does, just at a higher level. To confirm this I checked around for other reviews and found out the NES portion doesn’t work with homebrew NES carts or the EverDrive N8 Pro, while I know from experience that both DO work in an Analogue NT Mini Noir. So this is a half step up from similar products, at an attractive price point, but it’s still an emulator box at the end of the day.

[@MisterSouji]

I'm surprised that no 3rd party company has made a new lightgun for these newer tv's that works like the Wii Remote.

[@Inanchi05]

@@NintendoDude888 but they use remote anyways

[@Bro-cx2jc]

Doesn't matter. If you have an old CRT, which are dirt cheap nowadays, you're good. Just use the composite ports.

[@LorenHelgeson]

This sounds like the Retro-Duo that came out some ten years ago. Man, I loved that system. If it also had a Genesis port, I’d snatch one up in an instant. Still, very tempted.

[@jakighcolburnchannel3584]

Loren Helgeson well maybe in the future they’ll probably make a classiq 3

[@nicgarcia732]

Man, this thing looks nice

[@xxmega__chronicxx3768]

I like stunt fx too Shane

[@timmosher7012]

ty so much you saved us $60 the game came up with not compatible but all we had to do was change the button on the bottom

[@M-NX]

presented very well. 🤘🤘🤘 from which System was elevator action ??

[@beatboxglory6056]

Question: Is the Classiq N HD have the same qualities as the classiq 2 ? I own two original super Nes consoles and two supa boy handheld snes consoles I am just looking for a better way to play just my NES cartridges so is the Classiq N HD a good option? thanks...!!

[@CRAZYCANUCKTV]

I own an older Retron that plays Snes and Nes but it plays all cartridges, it has the old school ports inside. The system looks like a Snes basically

[@aarongamez7yt448]

When I get a video game collection this is going to be the 1st system I will get

[@EarthboundX]

As if we could actually get our hands on a NES or SNES Classic, haha.

[@EarthboundX]

When though? Cause you aren't gonna find any at the time this video was made.

[@charlesfragoso3932]

Got my snes classic bout 2 weeks ago from walmart there were 4 at like 2 am came back round 11pm all were gone

[@stewie17]

I’m buying the composite version next month

[@deltonviera2051]

Thanks rerez will order one for my son

[@bhull242]

I noticed that there are composite outputs on the back, which should allow it to work with many CRTs and thus games that use light guns. Did you try that?

[@arctodus3371]

Damn, the first thing I noticed this episode is the Serious Sam logo on your back wall

[@Screwy]

I still wish we could see more SNES+Genesis clones. Feel free to give me crap for this but the NES slot is sometimes wasted since most of the truly great NES games are way too expensive. Meanwhile, SNES and Genesis are much more respectably priced, and the Genesis lacks many good clones. The Super Retro trio is nice, but I feel like making one without the NES slot would shave down costs across the board.

[@Dimensiom]

Did you do any testing of custom chips, particularly the VRC6 chip used by Konami?

[@johneygd]

You're wrong about not to be able to use the light gun for both game systems on the retro classic hd system, since it also does have composite out and aslong it supports the light signal pin,games such as duck hunt & yoshi safari etc,, should work and playeble on the system aslong you use a crt tv!!

[@calibomber209]

20 years ago I had a Dreamcast and NESter dc burned to cd. Basically every rom game for all consoles. I thought I was the shizz. But glad to see that it’s still a cool thing! Nice vid. Just got a classiq2 for 25$ at my local thrift.

[@JAGO_Tech]

It currently does NOT play NES Everdrive SD carts. It does work with SNES flash carts. Their support team Emailed me back & said they plan to attempt to add NES SD cart functionally in the future but the initial runs will not have it. [Posted 11/20/17]

[@jamessilva1259]

Well, what is the input latency? Is it instant like the original consoles or added like the retron 5?

[@victormcabellor]

Does the msu1 chip works on the sd2snes??? Does the sd2snes work? Great video

[@VOAN]

7:38 - You do realize this system has AV output right? So of course you can still use a Super NES SuperScope or an NES Zapper on games that support it, you just had to play it on a CRT TV.

[@johneygd]

The super scope & nes zapper should work on the classiq 2 aslong is has the essential light pins for it and aslong you use a crt tv trough video out of the system off course.

[@joebarbarulomusic8994]

Retrobit has one like this that I have, the retro duo

[@charanth182]

Thanks for the review it got me excited... unfortunately Old Skool doesn't sell internationally.

[@robertcooperstein9286]

We will have the system listed on Ebay upon release you can purchase it there and it will ship internationally

[@beastworm]

Can it output Composite Video/Audio and HDMI at the same time??? If it can, will be a nice feature for retro-streamers so they can play on their CRT and stream via HDMI for better quality.

[@robertknight4672]

Beastworm looks like it it has the RCA connectors on the back. Hopefully they included compatibility with the lake gun. I know the Retron HD supports it, hello and gamerz Tek one does not even though it having the composite AV outputs.

[@oclone120]

That's a good idea Beastworm. I actually did that with a VHS player once using a Composite on one TV, and an RF connection on another.

[@cbake76]

Looks cool! Sounds like it doesn't do Famicom or Super Famicom, though?

[@urkelheimer]

No famicom is different pin count you need like a 10$ converter

[@nerfman6s2ndacc]

If a system play Super Nintendo games it'll play Super famicom as well, even the original Super Nintendo could do it if you removed the plastic bits in the cartridge slot so the Japanese cart would fit

[@nathanmarshall745]

My nes converter for my old 31 in 1 multicart doesn't quite fit in the classiq 2 for some reason

[@JomasterTheSecond]

Yo, you got thoughts on the Sega Mega Drive Flashback HD? That Atgames emulation box that is apparently... _OK?_

[@jacksonshelton8055]

Wouldn’t the composite output to a crt from this console support the Zapper and the Super Scope?

[@jamesricardo8067]

What about something ROB used? Like Gyromite or Stack Up? Would a modern TV be able to send the signal to rob to move since it's the original hardware would it HAVE to be a CRTV? Im asking because I have ROB and Gyromite but my pockets aren't deep enough for an NES

[@lukasrgl]

Does the super scope/nes zaper work with the av out of this system (on a CRT ofcourse)

[@Housestationlive]

i like the fact all the controleurs are on the front and not the side

[@indiaalphanovember8217]

Great video. Remind me never to go clothes shopping with you though.

[@Skynyrd158]

Hey so does this console actually read the cartridges like you say? Not emulation? Also would you recommend this console over the Hyperkin Retron 2?

[@greglemon4551]

Do both cartridge ports operate Game Genie, also do they have the pin-perfect technology?

[@DanielZorroF]

this race game do you play with the SD2SNES or an original cartridge? (the sd2snes now support those 3d games??)

[@rerez]

We played that with a real cartridge. It was important for us to test out Super FX chips games to see if they worked at all.

[@michaelporlier8957]

I've been having some big problems with my classiq 2. On several games, like super ghouls and ghosts, certain bosses will be invisible. So frustrating

[@johndigregorio8609]

I would like to see Panasonic 3 do

[@16driver16]

My fc twin has some issues I'd never seen until this video

[@NickLavic]

Are you going to review the Analogue Nt Mini and Super Nt at some point? I'd like to hear your opinion on them and if you think the 450$ price tag is justified.

[@Zestypanda]

It has component. If I connect it to component, and use a CRT, will the super scope work?

[@idontplugthingsinprofessio9612]

The 16:9 optiin is for 4:3 screens most likely, it will will squish the wide screen image down, so flick it to 16:9 to scretch it back out, tada, fixed

[@ttv_switcher260]

DUDE, i wanna get into retro gaming but i have a good ol´crt tv ,the question is : do you recomend it to me having a CRT tv??

[@M.K4ever]

Will it work with third-party adapter, s and games

[@TDGalea]

Now we just need something like this for Mega Drive titles.

[@Crazy_Gamer_OG]

Is the system heavy? I hated how the Super Retro Trio was so light. Whenever I changed the cartridge I had to hold the system cause it was so light & cheap it would just lift the system.

[@KingKoopa01]

I'm definitely going to get this system I've watched plenty of reviews on it already this will probably be the last thing I get Super Nintendo related as far as Hardware goes...Only collecting and buying cartridges after this purchase...Pray for my wallet....lol

[@lukesamconnorvideos]

Do the light gun games still work on a crt?

[@SpacePills1]

I thought blowing on the cards worked mostly due to the small amount of moisture to help with conductivity? Rather than removing dust... Which is the same thing that can break them causing corrosion

[@Night-Jester]

I was told this in the 90s by a Funcoland employee I believe. Could be a combination.

[@oclone120]

2:37 what nickname should we give this one.... ooh! I know, the "Toaster."

[@phet1211]

Oclone 120 that’s already reserved for the nintoaster

[@MrNihilist74]

What is the game at 0:25 of the video with the cop car chasing the black car?

[@lemonfed]

I like stunt race FX a lot's. :D

[@Orange37408]

Actually you can play games that use the Zapper, or Super Scope on the Classiq 2 and Retron 5, you just need CRT monitor that supports HDMI.

[@GeoNeilUK]

No, you don't, it's got composite out. And HDMI wouldn't work anyway.

[@baremetalHW]

Cool... Will it work with the Game genie?

[@oclone120]

probably not...

[@mlivehd7552]

Yes it will! It’s not emulation it’s the original hardware!

[@mlivehd7552]

@@WyattHBrown Yes, with slight upgrades!

[@dominicballinger6536]

Probably, but what about super game boy?

[@ZeFoxii]

@@mlivehd7552 it’s original hardware? How?

[@HandlebarOrionX]

Concave buttons >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> convex buttons.

[@matthewhibner1092]

Damn right, buddy. That goes for arcades too!

[@corvusala]

Loved the SNES 2 of each. You always knew which were which without having to glance down. Which was nice because those grayish purple buttons were ugly af and no one wanted to look at them lol

[@Cole-ek7fh]

you enjoy blisters?

[@mrhashbrown8283]

Concave beats convex anyday

[@rinkposes9779]

Someone's been overdoing the tanning salon.

[@GeoNeilUK]

Are NES Mini and SNES Mini both using software emulation while the Classiq II uses hardware emulation? I'm guessing the Classiq II looks better than the original consoles because it has HDMI and composite out (just like the R&@#£%$@£ P%!) would have been worth comparing the Classiq II's composite out with a console on an HDMI TV... and if things like light guns worked on the Classiq II connected via composite out to a CRT.

[@augustjschroeder]

what games is he playing? i'm curious what that game with the bubble people is called.

[@ivanmartinez7658]

Good bro

[@nthgth]

This seems really cool, if only I had a collection of SNES carts (instead of just ROMS). But how is this not emulation? Isn't emulation when the original hardware is not used but simulated? And isn't that what this is doing? (Albeit very very well)

[@TheRedperson]

You should check out the RetroDuoPortable or RDP

[@omarysmith7245]

More videos please

[@calebprenger3928]

Most people wouldn't notice this, but the audio is missing the bass on this system.

[@TheLastLineLive]

But does it have the same problem that 98% of other NES clone systems have with shitty audio?

[@TheGauges420]

I imagine if audio was bad he likely would've mentioned it.

[@notaverage5551]

Does the super scope work with it on crt TVs with hdmi

[@Tailslol]

would have been better to hear the sound comparison,and show the comparison vs real nes and snes... no reviewer are better judge than the viewer itself...

[@AkiraleTorimaki]

I have a question...will Famicom/Super Famicom games? I just got a copy of Dragon Ball Z Super Butoden as a free extra while getting the manga version of Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return and I wanted to know if you could play those games on there.

[@JankPickle]

i've seen the static, my ninja gaiden cart is really dirty and it takes tons of scrubbing to fix, also for only $70 I probably will buy one of these, my retron 2 doesn't look great

[@coastx6140]

Cool

[@waderoberts3701]

No input lag like when you play the real thing on a modern TV?