RetroN 3 and Retro Twin Systems Review - Gamester81

[@jstark54323]

I have had my retron 3 for about 5 months and love mine.

[@Gamester81]

@n64player9 They do have a system with both NES and Famicom in one. It's called a Generation NEX.

[@Gamester81]

@57BelAir Starfox will work, I have not tried Doom though.

[@Gamester81]

@Koolkitties actually these are legal. The patents for all of these systems have expired.

[@Gamester81]

@somoza Yes they ship worldwide.

[@Gamester81]

@Lorfarius No I don't believe PAL games will work on this. There probably is a PAL version of this system available though.

[@Ace9921]

@Sargotha - Not quite. The reason for Castlevania III, Rad Racer II, After Burner for the NES and Virtua Racing not working on the RetroN3 is due to missing connections between the NOAC/GOAC and the cartridge slot. The RetroN3 did get a revised NOAC which fixes the compatibility issues with Castlevania III and Rad Racer II, but After Burner is still not 100% compatible(plays with severe graphical errors) and since the Genesis side is unchanged, Virtua Racing still doesn't work.

[@Gamester81]

@Doyledeth lol that's the mike moving.

[@carnivalofsouls2047]

Excellent review of these systems, much appreciated Gamester81 - your reviews are the best on youtube! 5 stars.

[@shortbus1127]

I want the retron 3 soooooo bad...and I just found a store that has SO MANY Nes, SNes, Sega and every other system games! I'm so excited. I want to tell everyone about it but I'm scared they will buy all the games before I get a chance to get them

[@clone1eighty7]

tip bruh never disclose yur source till u emptied it for yur needs yes its selfish but if yur gonna collect that's what you gotta do

[@xXRenaxChanXx]

+clone1eighty7 If someone did that I would slap them.

[@ElectricIndica420]

great review friend! these are always fun to watch and take me back to the good ole days!

[@Gamester81]

@Link22551 There is a link to the site I got it in the video description. It's called Stonagegamer. Thanks for watching.

[@rendermatt]

Completely agree. Also when you have cases or carts, especially when displayed, you know what you have and you can look through them.

[@Gamester81]

@Sypran Hey I put a link up to your channel now, so I hope people check it out. Thanks again.

[@ThePbrook1967]

Hey bud!!! Guess what I got? I got the Retron3!!! I love it!!!! Was inexpensive for me and I have a place close by to get some games... i had all three back in the day but they were stolen in a move.... Now i get to play them all over again! Thanks for being such an awesome retrogamer dude! Keep up the excellent work bro!

[@RetroDakota]

When I do get a RetroN3, I will run a test to see if the O/J switch will work on that system as well.

[@itsgruz]

I own the Yobo FC and absolutely hate how hard it is to insert and remove games from it. Feels like it's taking off a layer of the metal contacts on the games. Too bad these seem to have the same issue.

[@MoochSama]

I had a FC Twin. It was designed to play NES and SNES games. Only fault I had with it was the cardinal directions wouldn't work on the controllers that came with it. And according to wikipedia, you could buy an attachment so you could use the NES light gun.

[@N30NGoblin]

thanks for doing the retro twin review i got one on the way and i was worried about it not being worth but you have convinced me that it will be worth it

[@Ace9921]

@MazeleyFanClub - The 4th setting just turns on the Super NES side. Sega Master System compatibility isn't advertised on the RetroN3, but it does work with Master System games using a Power Base Converter on the Genesis side. I believe the reason they have a 4-position switch is because they couldn't get a proper 3-position switch to fit inside the system.

[@Gamester81]

@ReviewTechUSA Yeah I totally had the same issue. I felt I was going to break the board on my NES cart.

[@Gamester81]

@ScrewAttackEurope Virtual Racing doesn't work on the Retron3 unfortunately.

[@r0ckbass]

awesome vid as always dude. thanks for showing us this crazy stuff week after week!

[@shinyhunterlens]

The Retron 3 has some sprite issues in SNES games sometimes. In Contra 3, for instance, the level 2 boss has inverse colors on its legs and is drawn under the cracks and white lines on the road.

[@sonicmario64]

I actually bought myself a Retron3 recently so I could play my Sega Genesis games without having to rely on one of the Model 2 system that I've bought at a yard sale for about five years. Totally worth it, if you ask me, because even though the sound is slightly tweaked for certain games, it's a lot better than playing the games on one of those ATGames systems (which I regret buying a year ago), and it comes pretty close to playing the original.

[@RetroDakota]

I have an FC3 Plus which also has the O/J switch as well. I noticed that some of my games, especially Quackshot Starring Donald Duck act differently when switched to J. If you play Quackshot while the switch is on J, all the games text and the title screen is in Japanese. However, I can run most other Genesis games in my library while the switch is on J, and only a small number of them give a region lockout message.

[@maxsterling619]

I got the FC twin. It's a pretty good system, but the controller are wired poorly meaning they pop of the soldering points if you roll the cable against the controller. I love the quality of your video; the lighting is not too hard, you can see everything clear, the sound is well EQ'd as well, lots of good information. Great video overall.

[@69hemihead]

@Gamester81 Just so you are aware the Retron 3 and the Retron Twin does not play every NES game some I have found Ninja Gaiden 2 and 3, CaslteVania III, and several others. I know its not the cartridge because it works fine on my working original NES system.

[@LochSNESmonster]

Bought the retron3 a few weeks ago, works great and I don't need to hook up the old systems and un plug all the new stuff all the time. One weird thing, my castlevania doesn't work right. Simon stutter steps on the retron but not the reg. NES

[@sonicmario64]

I actually bought myself a Retron3 back in 2012 so that I could play my Sega Genesis games without having to rely on one of the Model 2 system that I've bought at a yard sale over ten years ago. Totally worth it, if you ask me, because even though the sound is slightly tweaked for certain games, it's a lot better than playing the games on one of those ATGames systems (which I regret buying a year ago), and it comes pretty close to playing the original.

[@The90sGamingGuy]

@dmt257 I am going with getting the original systems. I own a model 1 Gensis. Plan on getting my old SNES games and an NES. All are going to be complete too. Nice thing when buying from family. Great review John. Is the FC3 worth getting?

[@thetramp123]

I have a Yobo Twin and I found that Karate Champ didn't work majority of the time but every so often would play on it.

[@Caztro72]

I just received my Retron3 in the mail today. Haven't had a chance to hook it up yet, but very excited. Just wondering, I know Super Gameboy and Game Genies work on it. But is there a way for it to run Sega Master System Power Base converter? (Or 32X ?)

[@mattharvey78]

Thank you for your honest review. There's a shop in Seattle that carries systems kind of like this and I think it would be kind of cool to get one but if I ever do I will be saved the disappointment of knowing that they are not as good as the original systems.

[@barrybear2011]

The switch on the back is a region-select switch for the Genesis. I have the Genesis 6-Pak cart, and if I turn it on and then flip the switch to J, when I load up Streets Of Rage, the intro displays Japanese text, and then the Bare Knuckle title screen eventually shows up. Plus, the Super Game Boy works perfectly with it. I have the "Tri-System" version which works super Super Mario RPG as well as CastleVania III. Be sure to get the "Tri System" version for better game compatibility.

[@SobbleEntertainment]

Because you have version 1.0 (1.1 has an SA-1 security lockout chip in it)

[@cutemimi25]

They have one in my local game store (CD World) where I get most of my classic games.

[@Gamester81]

@The909revolution Cool thanks for subscribing. =)

[@anonymouswhoami]

Excellent and honest reviews. Thanks for the great videos!

[@Gamester81]

@jewfrokiller Yes the Superscope should work since you can plug in the sensor.

[@fmdof]

to me, the only upside to getting these would be to save on power supplies and AV ports. Instead of needing to get a multi av switch box just for 3 systems, and needing a power strip aswell. 55 bucks plus the need to get the systems respective controllers will just jack up the cost, and it really would be cheaper to get the systems separately. If you browse ebay i see no reason you can find them separately for 20 or less each. and lastly, nice video john. always love your show.

[@MYCRAFTisbest]

My friend has the retron 3, that switch forces the region on the game. Only saw any proof with sonic two. It showed "MILES" in the background instead of "TAILS"

[@ThePhantomLion]

Well, on the original SNES, there are two plastic notches that fit in between two spaces in any game cartridge that came out in north america which any japanese game lacked, hence the regional lock out. If you're crafty enough, you can take those pieces of plastic out of your SNES, and then any famicom cartridge will fit all the way in.

[@Fear2Stop]

How well do these work on an HDTV (as opposed to a CRT)?

[@greenflashbat]

I made a nes snes megadrive sega cd saturn 3d0 ps1/ps2 multisystem, but unfortunately i didnt have a n64 to take apart and join to it. I used a pc case to cover up all the loose ends, now its a mega console that looks like a pc with four custom controllers sticking out. its pretty badass, i think im gonna go with your idea and see if i can pick up a n64 somewhere and modify some more

[@tcdahn7]

Now I just ordered 2 6 button genesis controllers. thanks for the heads up

[@TheContradictator]

Would u do a review on DS or gba flash carts

[@nathanallan1]

I got one of these on a lark, the Twin, but mine is called the C2 console. Shaped oddly like a Dreamcast miniature, less like a Playstation what I thought at first. Right, it's very light and I am thinking a battery pack could power this thing, maybe 12 AA's with some circuitry to drop it down to 10VDC or NiCd's in the same way but rechargable. I never trust the power supplies that come with these things. Great show! Late on this reply, been a while since you posted it, just got this one.

[@radicalwarriorx9201]

2:39 I notice a error in the audio

[@barrybear2011]

I got this yesterday. I got the "Tri System" labeled Retron 3 which is compatible with Castlevania 3.

[@Rafaelipod]

nice reviews good to know that there are systems that play classic games, that the original systems might not work, like me i'm all about the games, not really into the whole consoles, it's all about the games, thanks for what you do man, keep it up bro

[@djspyd2000]

Your my hero and you also must be rich.I have been trying to collect game systems since i was 15 i am now 29 and your collection is much larger than mine will probably ever be because i cant afford to collect like you. But thank you for sharing your videos so i can at least live vicariously through your collection. :)

[@dmodex]

the switch in the back of the retron3 does work its for region coding on genesis games

[@lyndonbaldwin]

@Gamester81 Yamaha acoustic in the back? ;)

[@zinakan]

Good review. Are there any machines that play retro sega amster system games?

[@ScrewAttackEurope]

Can you try Virtua Racing?

[@mustangs-marketing]

out of curiosity, didi you try an SNEs FX games on either system, like doom or starfox? i heard most clone systems wont work with them because they cant use the fx chip, yet i also have heard they can :/

[@PhatPhunk]

Awesome review John!! nice comparison between the 2 systems. :)

[@xdarnokx]

Is there a list online of games that won't play on these systems?

[@Gamester81]

@Montecarlo10254 lol yeah my bad!

[@SaviorGabriel]

Glad to see this review. You just sold me a Retron 3.

[@Wallcrawler]

RGB cables these days are sold in Europe however they carry NTSC and can be ordered through Ebay, Amazon dot com, etc. They're good to have when possible as they're objectively better than Composite and S-Video. They're ESPECIALLY useful for gaming.

[@Guernicaman]

Hey, John! I have the Retron 3 & I'm looking for a cable that converts from S-Video to VGA so I can get the best quality video possible to play these games on my HDTV. Any idea where I can find one?

[@Stinger2578]

@dmt257 I strongly agree with this, as I actually own many different consoles from the 80's, 90's and current-gen, but this is mainly for people who want to save space, wall outlets and/or multiple inputs on their tv. 1 unit able to play 3 types of games.

[@horroRomantic444]

I have not tested pal games to see whether pal games work. But some mega drive games would prompt a message that the cartridge is from a different region when is set to play genesis games.

[@Braidas]

@badazzboxer glad to help:)

[@Tofucsious]

the switch on the back is also used to seitch from ntsc format on cartridges. i tried to play eternal champions and i got a "this game is ntsc format and cannot be played on this system". i flipped the switch and it worked.

[@rodrigovilleda764]

The video is old now, but can someone tell me which one rocks now

[@BUDA20]

RetroN 5 is out, I would like to see your review about it, it has support for more systems and features.

[@akaVelos]

Retron 5 isnt out

[@akaVelos]

it got delayed in Dec until April

[@OrinokawaMizuki]

Yes, in a console emulator, they usually put a region switch on it.

[@sniporay]

Awsome Videos any reccomindations on one which to get ?

[@sinistermoon]

Yeah if I had to choose between the two then I would for sure go with the red one. But personally I have the real deal so I'm happy with that. Awesome video man.

[@maribakumon]

I want to know if you can use the Retro Twin controller on an actual SNES

[@grayfox1471]

There's still something great about having the actual games and playing them on an old television set. Even if it's not on the original console. While my fiancee and I are renovating our house, it's cool to have the Retron 3 to play NES, SNES, and Genesis games. Don't have to have all three systems plugged in. It's a pretty flimsy piece of plastic though... cheap. Emulators are cool if you can't afford or find the originals. Helps for rare games you'd never get to play.

[@VintageJunior]

Sweeet. Always wanted to see someone actually use these.

[@ChrisCollet222]

@Gamester81 The O/J Switch on the system is a Region Swtich But it's only for Sega Genesis games because my Gen-X got the same swtich and if you have Streets of Rage 2 and wate till the push start screen pop up then filp the swtich i will show you the Streets of Rage 2 Screen will change if you do it to Sonic 1 or any other genesis game you'll get the Region screen saying that the game is made for North America Systems

[@Chaoitcme]

Yes. The problem with the original NES is the pin connector. There is not issue on these clone consoles or on the model 2 NES.

[@Chaoitcme]

@TOMATOEE99 I think PAL version games can not play on a Retron 3. I am not to familiar with the PAL format but I think that the connectors are different so it will not work even with a different ac adapter. I could be wrong so you should ask around.

[@Gamester81]

@SELG88 lol no, why do you ask?

[@99percentatheist83]

@McFurPRODUCTIONS How did it go? has it broken yet? Does the Genesis port work?

[@99percentatheist83]

@Caztro72 How did it go? Did the Genesis port work? Has it broken yet?

[@bjmgraphics617]

Great video and those emulated clones looked nice. I would like to see a non-emulated multi console. Inside the case would have compact versions of authentic hardware all linked up to a switch system and there's one av out. The systems I would like to see is TG-16 , SNES, and Genesis. Have the system equipped with a generic CD rom drive for TG-16 and Genesis CDs. A 16 bit orama!

[@bluebear7223]

BJM Graphics I’m pretty sure this is real on a chip hardware

[@DarkAvatar1313]

Are the Genesis controller ports spaced properly so things like the old genesis wireless controller dongle will fit it?

[@dbinder1980]

Just started to watch your videos, like to say thanks and they are awesome, with all your stuff I would have thought I would have seen you do work with AVGN

[@cdsmetalhead99]

@OSDolphin You could plug them into the Genesis port, but they probably wouldn't work, since they only have one button.

[@Slyguy96]

does the Retron3 play famicom games

[@OmenGameChannel]

You get a chance to check out the Fc3Plus very light weight and woks pretty well. Made By YOBO

[@kalajel]

How would you say the Retro Twin fares in comparison to the Retro Duo? The plastic quality certainly looks better on the Retro Twin...

[@-DeScruff]

oh wow thank you! Im glad I could help!

[@Link22551]

@Gamester81 srry, but i missed the part where u said where u bought it, if u said so , anyway could u plz tell me where

[@james42519]

so how are these compared to retro duo and gen-x?

[@badazzboxer]

What would you recommend, there is a game place where I live that sells Retro Duos for $60, and then on Ebay there are Yobos for $50, with free shipping. Which one should I buy? I got a butt load of NES games, from some old guy for about $2 a piece, we're talking all 3 Castlevanias, contra force, super C, Indiana jones last crusade, he even had all 6, all 6 Megamans!!!! Well my nintendo sucks balls, so I want to play some, and what about 72 pin connectors? I don't know much about these, please!

[@Lorfarius]

Any idea if PAL games will work with these?

[@1980brownsfan]

so the trouble with the old nes was the system and not the games and buying this i can play my games with no issues?

[@michaelmuscarello674]

i looked on the site but couldnt find either of the consoles

[@MegAmi24]

There is one at Books-A-Million for a price I don't know.

[@ClampEEGEE]

The switch on the back of the Retron3 actually is a PAL/NTSC switch. I accidentally switched it and it wouldn't play some genesis games.

[@Gam3sXtr3m3]

Our PAL TV's can only handle the NTSC Signal if it comes through a RGB cable. If it's only a composite video cable, there is the only chance on a LCD or Plasma TV, not a CRT. That's the problem a huge of this clone systems have in the PAL terretories.

[@SpitzNamen597]

Compatibility issues with NES games could arise from the fact that the NES featured a lockout chip that was required for playing certain games that came out near the end of its life. I'm assuming that these two clones do not have that lockout chip inside of them.

[@CoryCDS]

im glad i saw this, I want to get the retron 3 now