HDMI SNES & NES In One Console - New Hyperkin RetroN 2 HD Review!

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases from links posted in my description & comments section. I have taken a look at a lot of Clone Retro Consoles in the past, today we are returning to the clone reviews with a brand new HDMI clone console from Hyperkin. We test original carts, repros, homebrews & flashcarts on this console.
The RetroN 2 HD, which is a Super Nintendo & NES in one. It outputs at 720p, supports 4:3 & 16:9 aspect ratios, has NTSC & PAL region switching, and includes 2 high quality controllers, one for each system.
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[@Koss42]

In and out action? Can't complain!

[@Pridetoons]

Can this console play Mr.Gimmick or Castlevania 3!?

[@Madlittlepixel]

@@Pridetoons I tested Castlevania 3 earlier and it played fine.

[@Pridetoons]

@@Madlittlepixel What about Mr.Gimmick?

[@poleythepolarbear9706]

I use to not care too much for your content, but I grew so fond of it. That I watch every video you put out now. Thanks!

[@rynomclaughlin1595]

The composite compatibility is for Zapper users, it's better and more thoughtful than their retron 5 that couldn't use light guns at all

[@vkhelldog]

A little tighter is better than loose on the old in-and-out I agree

[@zairman]

Yeah, you don't want the games and controllers just popping out at the slightest tug.

[@itadapeeza8559]

@@zairman hehe

[@Goose-sp3zk]

lol, ok clockwork orange!

[@EggChen6DemonBag]

Wow Mario's sound was WAY off! How can these companies test these systems with it sounding like that ? LOL

[@seanoneill7550]

Like your review man, and glad to see you have a you tube channel will go through your back catalogue

[@XeLeTaToR]

also a little excited about your in and out action :D

[@BakiX]

This is quite the lovely system imo. The color scheme and design look very nice, as do the controllers themselves. I also really love the fact its a 2 in 1 combo. That being said, Its a real shame this system still doesnt get the audio or colors right for NES. Perhaps with a bit of tinkering on your tv settings the colors could be fixed? Regardless, the audio issues are a huge turn off for me and sadly destroy any hopes in me buying it :/.

[@itadapeeza8559]

Could you recommend me a clone console that plays cartridges? Preferably a trio console or at least one like this one that plays snes and nes

[@sethsweet7737]

Try using the console on CRT. The NES never was really designed with a specific color palette, it varied upon what brand CRT you were using back then, and even specific CRT units from the same brand. Using these consoles on HDMI always throws off the color dramatically, like the purple pink skies in the OG Super Mario Brothers. Try these clone consoles on a CRT through AV, you'll get closer to the authentic colors.

[@Nando5118ttv]

dope vid, excellent info as usual, glad i subbed

[@TheMultiGunMan]

GREAT review my man!

[@Manatarms25]

I’m impressed, this is what the Hyperkin product should be. It’s not for me, game stores need a decent product like this though.

[@EmperorOfTigers]

Really great video. Very detailed. Would some zoomed in footage and maybe a comparison be possible? Also does the SNES side have the extra blur with motion like the Supa Retron HD?

[@xamislimelight8965]

Never thought about these until about last year. The fact that it looks almost like my old grey and purple box makes me want it so much more. R.I.P my old Super Nintendo. Served me well for over 2 decades before it decided to just stop turning on.

[@DontPaniku]

Wow those are some long controller cords. Still watching hopefully it runs the flash carts. Edit: Holy crap it ran the NES Flash Cart! I would of loved this thing but now I have a real NES and SNES. It's amazing that they finally did it.

[@BobBorakovitz]

i have one of their older nes+snes combo units that is at least 3 years old that plays my Everdrive just fine. Not sure about SNES, as I don't have a flash cart for it. Anyway - that's been working for a while now.

[@DontPaniku]

@@BobBorakovitz It was always one of the two that wouldn't play flash carts. Usually it was the NES flash carts that wouldn't work. When I first came back to retro games I really wanted a combo setup that would play them both.

[@TheHobbsTV]

Love this thing for the last two weeks. I have all the other clones and all the FPGA system from Analogue (save for NT mini) but its nice to change it up from time to time.

[@dieuduong7178]

Hey man LOVE your channel! Always the latest stuff, brutally honest! Anyway, saw this new video and was surprised to find out it's new! I thought it was an old video....Retron went backwards? Anyway, this is weird, I assumed all Retrons were emulated. I think what you have there has already been released hardware due to its features: 720p, PAL/NTSC, 4:3/16:9 switch, plays NES and SNES, etc...there were 2 of them: the Gamerztek Super HS 2 and the Classiq 2. I also have a clone called Pound Challenger that has all the same features but only plays SNES. Unlike the others, it's got a nice eject button. I've noticed that it's gone up in price a little, as I got mine for $30 new and shipped. The Garmerztek I got slightly used for $40 chipped. I think the Classiq 2, and other similar clones have all recently gone up a little, around the $70 mark. Anyway, I also have a Super NT, but I think most people will buy this basically to play their NES games in HD. I agree with the 4:3, can't stand the games stretched, but I honestly can't play them on a wide monitor because it annoys me. Fortunately, I have a few 4:3 lcds. Anyway, this seems like it's playing off real hardware, not emulated, correct? I willing to bet all these systems have the exact same guts inside. Keep up the good work man!

[@alcariocoronado2736]

yeah I would like to see the inside of this cuz I'm always interested and always finding out what's inside game clone consoles

[@TheGameBeaters]

It’s pretty cool and I would like to try out the controllers. It would def be something I might be into if I wasn’t so deep in the FPGA scene right now. Cool that it’s so compatible though. I can dig it.

[@lucho3410]

For $80 I think its worth it imo. Luv ur content, keep em coming

[@YourFunkLord]

I'm definitely buying it for myself on my birthday 😊👍

[@TexasHollowEarth]

I'm impressed with the build quality here. I really like the clone controllers' design & color scheme. Nice looking console, too with good compatibility.

[@YourFunkLord]

@@LUCKO2022 Don't need to. So There

[@TrashfordKent]

great review thanks, not sure if i missed you explaining it but it looks like pixel smoothing is switched on? is there a setting for this or just how it comes out? I definitely prefer a sharp pixel picture than aliased.

[@rockinbells8351]

This looks like the console I’m saving up for now.

[@jeff97ish]

I was wondering how the audio was on this compared to the Super Retro Trio Plus. I own the Super Nt and AVS, but I do like these budget clones as well. Reason I am asking is the sound and picture on SNES part of the SRTP is pretty bad. From your footage the Hyperkin SNES part looks and sounds better out of the budget clones. So what are your thoughts on that aspect of it?

[@argedismun2]

Love that purple theme

[@TexasHollowEarth]

The purple & gray color scheme is slick. I really like it.

[@atomicbrain9401]

REAL GAMER HOURS WHO UP???

[@alexwilliams7530]

atomicbrain9401 who speaks English?🤣

[@CAPCOM784]

Ron could you do a comparsion video between both old and new Retron HD NES/SNES systems?

[@Tongster84]

Nice would be useful to have both Nes and snes games to play

[@ocg-overwatchconsolegamepl2809]

This is another video just for me 🤩 retention time : 100% Edit: Oh wow the top loader for NTSC nes game is awesome

[@amolochitis30]

Did you test the US version of the Everdrive N8? I'd like to see some extended testing of other games in NES and SNES.

[@teekayfourtwo0n355]

Love this channel! New to the channel and didn't see if you reviewed the Retron 5, but I can play all the carts without an adapter and have zero blur due to the settings. Thoughts?

[@Jay-de4rk]

Awesome video, I have NES hd and like it lot

[@amerigocosta7452]

The image is soft, like you said it's probably just composite video via the hdmi cable. It'll look much better via the AV cable on a CRT.

[@sludgefactory241]

Personally I think that's a really tantalizing option for what you pay for it. I'm curious if super fx snes titles would play on it. Secondly, curious as to let's hear what Dracula's curse sounds like where it has that special sound chip in that cart. But 75 clams is a hell of deal IMO. Hyperkin is doing what other dont. Giving quality retro to hd options for an extremely affordable price point. Thanks for the video bruddah!

[@RodoxCR]

I think the color and sound problem occurs when you use HDMI but if you connect via AV to a CRT TV I think it works practically the same as the original

[@cyborgdokey2650]

Would this be a perfect setup for NES Tetris training? I would rather buy this then the original NeS but still hooked up to a CRT

[@destindude1978]

Mad review pixel USA!!!🤙😉

[@destindude1978]

TEARDOWN!!!!!!

[@DeedleTech]

Excellent review! I wasn't thinking it was to bad, until the Super Mario Test.....YIKES! Definitely NES On a Chip. I don't understand as I have cheap China $14 handhelds that have better color and sound on that game than the Hyperkin does. But Again, as you said not a bad alternative for those that aren't too picky. Thanks again for that in depth review!

[@thegenerousdegenerate9395]

Have you heard any updates on the de-10 nano/MiSTer scene? It's been quite awhile since they have made any newsworthy waves. Has it stalled or has everyone just been looking to the new and shiny? It seems super promising but it's kinda been radio silence lately. Any info?

[@Frank_D]

I was hoping they’d fixed the colors on the SNES, since I need an HD SNES with decent colors and 4:3 aspect ratio. I’ve got an HDMI modded NES (it’s my favorite console, so I spent the money on that), so I’m good with that, but I did like the colors on that cadet. If Retro-Bit had an aspect ratio on their consoles they’d be a winner.

[@robhenderson2667]

HEY BROTHER! Great video. I'm new getting back into NES/SNES and wondering about SD2SNES you were playing. Are those selling online? Thanks!

[@hackthis1767]

compared to what used to be in older TV around the time these game were new and the fact that these games had audio that was mixed using a simple synthesizer you have to think if the audio goes thru any type of up scaling it would probley sound crappy due to the compression rate conflicting with the higher quality speakers but the color pallet is probley off due to you either having a led or lcd the CRT monitor has a better color pallet

[@iamtheflu]

I wonder it it would work with a CRT TV with the AV cable?

[@LeonXfilm]

Can you use composite sound output while using HDMI output for video?

[@MisterKee]

Tear it down, big man. Great video.

[@amolochitis30]

The system isn't perfect, but hey it's playing all the carts most people will want to play. If you're not hard core to the bone on color or sound, this could be nice. Not sure about the special chip games playing in the everdrive/flashcarts, but that would be a nice test. I know Contra 3 on Snes in the top down levels have issues with sd2snes on the SupaRetron personally. If you could do a test of these games on flashcarts that would be awesome!

[@Titan0090]

How do you save the games on the cartridges that use a sd card? Can you pause the game anytime to save the game?

[@MattZildjian]

how does a system like this compare to using a PSClassic with retroarch in regards to accuracy with SNES and NES in particular?

[@richardhislop-harvestthena4882]

Accurate to quality and sound and game compatibility would you say the Old Skool Classiq 2 HD or the Retron 2 HD? Thanks!

[@RobbWes]

The box presentation is much better than the original retron 2 and the controllers are better too.

[@dwfinds3030]

Would this work well if you are just looking for something to test nes/snes cartridges before selling?

[@joshmartimez2235]

I have a Super Nt and two official SNES systems and 2 NES's and flash carts for both systems and real games for all my retro systems. This looks like a good substitute for a real SNES and NES. I also have a Retron 5 and like it all my games the system supports work flawlessly for the most part.

[@MultimediaJay]

I first made fun of the Yobo boxes flipping the synths on the NES two decades ago. You'd think these clone makers would have made progress by now. 🧐

[@Skynyrd158]

what's a better puchase, the hyperkin retron 2 or the old skool classiq 2? please help

[@kairon156]

I would be okay with slightly tight ports. My big question or 2 actually. 1 does it have a save state and 2 can I turn games into roms and store them within the console? Edit: Just looked up what the Ever Drive actually is. quite expensive but I guess you can put all the games on it.

[@carlossantiago4621]

Question, how are the controllers? Do they last?

[@SaturnHST]

Do SNES games still have the issue where pixels look sharp when the image is still, but blur when everything is in motion?

[@verdaodamassa]

I LOVE FLOPPY DISKS, CASSETTE TAPES AND ROM CARTRIDGES. MY 1990s DAD LIVING THAT'S ALL THIS IT!

[@edwardbruno6358]

Can you drop a link for that SNES cartridge that had all those games please.

[@GenerationalGamer]

Great review. I think the SNES is spot-on. NES games are a little off.

[@bxgeo5180]

Did it boot up nes games with the short pins on the back?

[@efrendavalos4034]

Hey were you get the hyperkin retron NES and super NES, maybe i wel 👀 at amazon and ebay In Stores

[@FinnSuzune]

Is this a viable option for someone who has hacked both the nes and snes classic systems with all the nes and snes games they want? I'm asking since they both output at 720p.

[@alcariocoronado2736]

I still use AV cables that are red white and yellow

[@tonofx]

hello, they already fixed the video problem from 480i to hdmi? (the one who made everything shake) greetings from Mexico.

[@Giran_0]

So did the SNES everdrive have any issues?

[@sigma2103]

Aloha friend from Hawaii so what happened with the sell of some games are u gonna sell any games ?

[@Johnnygrafx]

I rather enjoy my Classiq 2 HD from Old Skool. Seems to be about on par with this if not a little better.

[@Pridetoons]

Can the Classiq 2 play Mr.Gimmick?

[@robertcarldecker]

How does the Hyper Blaster HD work on this?

[@dereklonker]

I have a question can you play super wrestlemania, wwf royal rumble and madden nfl 94 on this console?

[@enkenbrandt]

The contrast issue seems a little better than it was on the SupaHD. Turtles In Time has vivid colors, and needs to be your benchmark for SNES clones, because if you didn't use it in both reviews, I wouldn't have noticed otherwise. Also, TEAR IT DOWN :)

[@soulblazerz]

People with an ED tv will use those rca cables and experience the best image quality.

[@Beyondesp]

Was listening to this video and it sounds obscene when you were testing the cartridge slot and controller ports..

[@BJWanlund]

Okay so that’s pretty good although the NES portion sounded a smidge off to me but maybe that wasn’t how it sounded to you.

[@kaizerkoala]

In term of colour palette, NO ONE is accurate. The reason? The composite palette that we are used too is not that accurate from the start. Your word "familiar to" is the correct description of retrogaming palette situation. That's why there are so many colour palettes to choose from on high-end clone like Retro-AVS or NTmini.

[@Ste_Va]

I was hoping they would fix the issues with their SNES and NES systems with this new duo but it seems like they just dumped them into the same box and repackaged it. I think this is cheaper than buying them individually though so that's nice. I always enjoy the look of their systems but I wish they would spend a little more time fixing issues. No SNES eject button tho WTF Hyperkin.

[@SaturnHST]

They did at least fix a few issues. NES flashcarts now work, NES slot doesn't have a deathgrip, and no Hyperkin splash screen when booting SNES games. The eject button isn't really needed as it was easy enough to pull carts out of the Supa Retron. The biggest issue is the color palette accuracy, which is not fixed.

[@Ste_Va]

@@SaturnHST the eject button thig was a joke but I've seen people complain about it before. The splashscreen being gone is great though.

[@Ste_Va]

@@LUCKO2022 Hyperkin has made improvements to other products so they aren't deaf to consumer feedback. With them recently asking for opinons this and the upcoming n64 hd clone i expected some changes mainly on the nes side.

[@noahp.638]

Is this compatible with the Super Gameboy? Thanks.

[@redpyramid9697]

I have a question. Will the Game Genie work on this console clone?

[@keithmoon8277]

Does the game genie work on this. I have the nes and snes game genies. Thanks

[@DDK9990]

Does Game genie work on this system for nes or snes. I can't seem to find this out.

[@vapor4den]

I want to see What is the chip They use inside...

[@michaelanderson9792]

Thank you hyperkin power block get that point mini consoles

[@jarekfranczyk880]

background scrolling in NES mode is not smooth compared to Retron 1HD. But they improved the colors.

[@smgofdvld]

some say you have gone commercial but its ok for me i still enjoy your videos 👍

[@Madlittlepixel]

No idea what that means. Ive reviewed products for the past few years. Thats like what most my content is. And im always honest in my reviews.

[@smgofdvld]

Madlittlepixel yeah idk man its just what I've been hearing online that projector video was sweet ordered one yesterday 😁

[@redsoxclover11]

I know I’m late to the party but my all in one nes cartridge has no sound on this device. It plays fine I just can’t get sound to work

[@larryladeroute971]

I think these alternative consoles (clone, fpga, emulation, mister) should be reviewed as best to worst in a price range. Beat sub $75 oprion, best sub $150 option and best unlimited price - or something along those lines.

[@larryduran1852]

Will the snes game genie work on it?

[@songsonlee]

Will the Super Gameboy work?

[@MrMassivemanmeat]

is it 240p or 480i on a CRT?

[@chrisb5023]

I just bought this console. It will NOT work on my 2016 Gen Sony smart tv. I purchased a new hdmi, and an av to male adapter to try the av cables but my TV won't recognize the console. Plug it into both hdmi and av on an older TV, works fine.. any ideas?

[@jessestallings6111]

just bought a retron 2 hd hook it up turned it on and nothing it was brand new hook it up with the av nothing hook it up with hdmi and nothing anyone know why its not working

[@matthewsisk]

Suparetron HD was fairly solid and was a better “Pretendo” than it’s NES predecessor

[@theshannonandmaryshow]

does light gun games work on this

[@hneugiii1245]

Does it play Castlevania III?

[@fedortereshchenko4112]

So does it play super famicom games then or not?

[@vapor4den]

Yeah open IT please !

[@jarekfranczyk880]

Too bad you didn't check out the ZAPPER gun and how it works in Duck Hunt.

[@wornout_joystick]

The sound is a little scratchy on the NES side.

[@querpmuerp]

I wonder if it has the same ghosting on Yoshi's Island the standalone Hyperkin SNES had. It looked fine until it started to scroll.

[@querpmuerp]

Ok..NES color palette looks off like just with the standalone NES thing. Next please ;)

[@thecrazybiggin]

Hey dude, do you know if the Aladdin SNES cartridge works in this?

[@TheMamaluigi300]

thecrazybiggin It’s a very normal SNES cart, so it will definitely work

[@lucho3410]

15:11 thank god u switched frames before they didnt get their drinks, my heart was beating so fast

[@sigma2103]

Yeah man open that be up why not thanks