Is This PORTABLE Super Nintendo Worth Buying Today?

[@Madlittlepixel]

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[@itsjustagamechannel]

The SupaBoy was a game changer for me. Seriously… I love this thing, from build quality, to feature-set. I cannot say enough good things about it.

[@braddl9442]

Testing things while out at flee markets is why i had one of these. I dont need it anymore so i gave it away. But what bothers me is that there is no reason for them to be pulling the composite signal. that screen should be able to do the higher picture signals that the SNES could put out.

[@jacobg6528]

Lol

[@8bitnation419]

It is made by Hyperkin. Crappy clone products that all give out Composite video.

[@figment1988]

Still have mine since 2018 (a Supaboy SFC) and i still use it every once in a while. And because of it, it encouraged me to start my collection of Super Famicom games due to its compatibility with the cartridges.

[@TerraFirmaton]

Back then, these were amazing. Just the idea of taking something that was normally meant for big screens, and going portable with it. We were settling for stuff like this because we had not yet reached that stage where PS2 and newer-gen stuff could be emulated. Yeah, it's true--the battery sucked and the screen clarity wasn't quite there--but it's crazy how far we've come from these! I have a SupaBoy SFC, and there's a certain charm. Had they offered newer elements, gone slimmer with better hardware in future iterations imagine how relevant this would be in comparison to other things out now. A lot of other companies have basically gone further with this idea for sure. The tech has definitely come a long way.

[@dirty-moto]

The "Retroad 5" from Aliexpress has a 7" screen, HDMI out, loud and crisp sound, and may be the better portable SNES option. Cons are that it charges with Micro USB, and unfortunately the buttons are worse. You also have to buy an adapter to plug in your own controllers. Unlike the SupaBoy, it does not stand on its own, but comes with a plastic stand.

[@prosto1076]

7:35 Finally! Now we can play GB cartriges on a go

[@nasman7492]

I like it for the ability to go to a friend or family members house and have easy access to multiplayer games

[@romevang]

5:41 The supaboy SFC had a screen upgrade, it was NHD 4.3 screen. Not sure if this is comparable, or how different it is from that unit but I'm sure a screen upgrade exists if you do some homework on that part.

[@contracontreras5159]

The SupaBoy helped me get through cancer 😊❤

[@EmceeIV]

I had the Black Gold edition. The buttons made kinda loud rubbing noise but I still loved it

[@Blaumagier]

I bet this would be nice with an OLED screen mod

[@siredaruler6016]

Dude your videos be right on time!! I'm thinking about getting one of these

[@AdversaryOne]

I'm sure this has been a god send for collectors. Anybody else would be crazy to get this for serious play.

[@wyldelf2685]

Actually it plays quite well for Street-Fighter 2 turbo and Mortal Kombat series , add 2 gamepads and it hooks to your TV as a console , , I own one and my uploads show it to be versatile , , , , there's no reason to look down upon it that way , , , kind of a technical marvel considering it's features & decent price , , , ,🤔😸👍👍

[@hectorleon465]

The fact that this still doesnt have an HDMI port still to this day blows my mind, cause if GamerzTek was able to do that with the 8bitboy i dont see why Hyperkin couldnt, but i am pleased to see that it went to USB C charging. I still have mine that requires Micro USB. But i dont touch it as much as i used too. Im too happy with my Analogue Super NT. Ghostly edition.

[@VinnytotheK]

Why does the 8bitboy have such a widescreen though? lol You're only gonna be playing games which should be displayed 4:3.

[@ecmyersvids]

The Retroad 5 that others have mentioned in the comments looks like an SNES version of the 8BitBoy, so I'd expect similar quality in terms of the HD out.

[@hectorleon465]

@@VinnytotheK you are given the option of switching the aspect ratio just like this Supaboy... 🤷

[@VinnytotheK]

@@hectorleon465 Right, still weird to me. I wonder if people really play in that stretched way. I guess I did sometimes as a kid with the GBA when playing some GB and GBC games, so I can't really judge. 😅

[@Akito01]

I unearthed my original SupaBoy sometime last year just to check that battery wasn't about to explode, and that is hard to go back to. They've obviously upgraded it since then, but I wonder if the SNES-on-a-chip has seen any changes. On most previous SNES clones, the Mode 7 stops working on Super Ghouls and Ghosts from the second boss onwards, for example.

[@VinnytotheK]

How much worse is the original, and in what ways?

[@Akito01]

@@VinnytotheK well, the LCD screen is inferior to even the current SupaBoy version -very soft and comparatively dim. The Dpad was very very stiff. It had a barrel jack and dedicated AC adapter for charging. The worst thing was perhaps the sound, where the original release version had a low constant tone that annoyed some people more than others. I know the sound issue got resolved with later releases.

[@VinnytotheK]

Oh dang okay, just overall worse. lol Good to know they've updated it over the years. I remember seeing them in stores back when it came out, but never had much reason to buy one. I ended up modding a PSP and got my portable SNES fix that way! @@Akito01

[@xTxNinjaZx]

Love mine! I just got the Gold/Black edition last week and it's badass! Be able to play real SNES carts on the go is a ton of fun. Now I just need to find a screen protector for it 😅Probably just going to cut to size a PSP screen protector.

[@mihoshiproductions9809]

I wonder how many of the original Supaboys are still working today. I have two, the ones that came in the plastic slip cases not cardboard boxes with the reset buttons on the front. They worked great until they developed issues. One would turn on but never boot a game and the other had a very touchy reset button, just nudging it in the heat of gameplay would reset the system. Been weary of buying another one ever since.

[@sirchicken1330]

I used to have a Hyperkin Supaboy and a Retroad 5 Plus. Imho the Retroad 5 Plus ist supperior, so insold the Supaboy. I prefer the grip on the Retroad and the display looks way better than on the Hyperkin. Also it has HDMI out. Maybe you can check out the Retroad 5 Plus. I'd like to hear your opinions in on. Peace 👍

[@retroman--]

3:57 you're right thats you. thats a cool collectable

[@TheNickerous]

I believe the first version had a death grip on the carts. Is that better now?

[@ungabunga9249]

I bought this the gold and black back in the day to play gameboy on the go😂

[@christophertuckwell9665]

I have original super boy may need battery replacement at this stage chargeinhg method micro usb

[@stuntz0rZ]

eBay has a used 2 player Turtles Counter cade if you are still looking for a complete set of 2 player cades! Looks like seller wants $270

[@Madlittlepixel]

Not willing to pay that price, ill keep an eye out for a local deal, im willing to do $100-$150 tops.. if i never find one for that.. ah well I can live without it lol

[@FreddyKruegerRealEstate]

No hate on the Supaboy in 2024... but I'm just surprise they are still updating this thing! lol. I have pretty good memory, and *VERY* much recall when it first released back in the day... and even in like 2012... it was a unwieldy and a impractical novelty. I remember early videos from people like Metal Jesus Rocks basically asking _"who is this for?"._ That was over a decade ago, and before FPGA devices, emulation being in anywhere the stat it is now, all these cheap powerful handhelds, and all the smartphones we have today... and before you could get 512gb of storage on a tiny flash card for $40. And again: that was in 2012.... in 2024 the Supaboy is utterly redundant, bulky, heavy, the screen looks rough, it sucks batteries.... and from a manufacturing and distribution perspective: it seems to me like the kind of niche device that Hyperkin has to work really hard to offload to retailers. I can't imagine it flies off shelves compared to the tiny 'impulse buy' chinese handhelds loaded with roms. So why they are actually *STILL* actively updating the design, and producing even more new stock..... lol, it's kind of crazy if you think about it! I'm sure there is plenty surplus old stock from the last decade in abundant supply and sitting in warehouses and on shelves. God bless Hyperkin for being crazy like that, I guess. I always thought the Supaboy was actually pretty neat... wouldn't have minded playing around with one years ago before we had all these devices we have access too now. I will say that for the low price of these things, there is no harm in people buying them if they are interested. It's not like they are a scam or overpriced. I can't imagine most people will find them practical for travel use compared to just about any other better solution that exists today... but if you want one to tinker with, I support that. I know 12 year old me in the early 90s would have had my mind blown. And even in 2012, I would have gotten one if it wasn't for the size and battery life. If you enjoy this device, and think it is cool: then god bless you, have fun my friends, I support whatever way you find enjoyment (life's too short for anything else). But I do admit to personally finding the Supaboys persistence to be amusing from a business perspective. Hyperkin really are a bizarre company.

[@10shu]

i have one of those i ve purchased like 10years ago in tokyo...used it twice

[@landscapingspecialist]

Yeah that’s nostalgia on toppa’ nostalgia

[@danelectr]

where did you get those cartridge?

[@saschatrott87]

have it input lag?

[@calvinwong874]

I thought I read the hyperkin snes console or the supaboy may damage the teeth of the cartridge. Any truth to that?

[@braddl9442]

You should generally be careful with all new systems for retro games. But I think most of that was from the first few retrons models they put out.

[@Madlittlepixel]

Yeah, the older cart connectors Hyperkin used was a problem.. they started using a new cart connector several years ago that Ive not really noticed issues with.

[@GacMan47]

I think at this point it depends if you have a big enough collection of Snes carts to really think about buying this seriously. Still amazing old consoles have gotten this small to play the carts. The worst part is that it's pulling a composite signal in 2024.

[@jarredkrum9894]

I just want a copy of zombies ate my neighbors for snes again

[@LS-td4yf]

I always thought this thing was super cool even though it’s extremely impractical

[@ronm6585]

Thanks for sharing.

[@cjtquk]

I still have the supaboy s. I like it but found the slightest nudge would crash the games and if it was Mario Allstars, my saves would wipe everytime. I hope SFC onwards was better..

[@MKF30]

Oh hey Ron, have you reviewed the Game Kiddy Pixel by any chance? Just curious. Awesome video.

[@Madlittlepixel]

Nope, dont think anyone reached out to send one. But if its a newer release I should beable to get one soon.

[@tubinonyou]

Damn, I wish the display utilized an RGB signal!

[@nikopro6462]

Very good review. Hope to see you do the Genesis one. This device has an atrocious screen and might as well get an emulator…

[@SNXAP_productions]

i really wish that it could play gba games

[@zeldadahedgehog]

Playing GBA games portably is the dream

[@Anthonyelmio2]

There is a bigger "portable" gba made by Columbus Circle with bigger screen and hdmi out

[@IvAn-js3ip]

Nice product but they could use a 4:3 display :|

[@MKF30]

Looks alright.

[@alexflores_91]

I got the SFC a few years back and didn’t like it. It’s pretty cool but the screen and buttons were not good. I got it for about 60$ on amazon due to a Holiday Discount. The screen looks dim when not looking at it directly and I had trouble with the dpad especially in fighting games. I found a video on upgrading the screen which I did but it is still not great. You’re better off buying a handheld from Anbernic or Retroid their screens are waaayy better. If I had paid 100 dollars or more for it Id be pissed off. I would gladly pay more for it if it had a good 4:3 screen.

[@omarguerrero6417]

I'm still waiting for the sega genesis one

[@flatcapman]

Not bad but unless it runs imported games then it's not really a thing for me

[@georgeewing2993]

Plays both Pal-NTSC. Selection switch is on top.

[@djhowell5273]

Does the D Pad work now?

[@disconinja108]

We absolutely love playing 8:7 on a 16:9 screen...

[@8bitnation419]

It was nice to have a decade ago, but overall it's just a gimmicky handheld with a composite stretched screen. The Analogue Pocket or just emulating it is so much better. Anbernic also has a SNES style handheld. And don't forget that the GBA is essentially s SNES in your pocket. In fact it's better than a SNES.

[@ivanminshull8056]

Screen quality mod needed i have one

[@JoeSantini]

Does it have the FX Chip?

[@Finfection]

The FX chip will be inside of whatever game cartridge that needs it or properly emulated/supported by flash carts that have it. It won't be inside of the console or device itself.

[@JoeSantini]

You can't play games with the FX chip in other Retron consoles.

[@gabrielgarcia6269]

So this is the latest one ??? Or is it the Gold

[@markofthewolvessucks8930]

looks tempting.

[@AxfNPn3l]

If you need the utility of testing cartridges it's an appropriate option if you can get a good price, but otherwise I can't think of a single selling point this has over the myriad of other portable emulators. Remember even though it takes cartridges, this is software emulation the same as Miyoo, Anbernic, Retroid, etc...So don't be fooled by thinking the gameplay will be better because it takes cartridges. That screen was already outdated years ago and they pinched pennies with no RGB amp to use a much better video signal.

[@ecmyersvids]

It's not emulation though. This is a "system on a chip" hardware clone, not software-based.

[@greazer1909]

Can I play duck hunt on this?

[@scoony68]

I don't know why they don't make the X and Y buttons concave like a SNES. Anbernic did the same thing. Can't cost that much more and I don't want to put my own in

[@RedHorseAdventures]

Damn, I thought you said "Soulja Boy" portable... I was hoping for a comeback 🤣

[@shenronsamma4650]

not worth it for me since i dont have a big snes kart collection if i wanna play snes i,ll just emulate it

[@wyldelf2685]

Hey MLP , this version of SUPABOY-S is best cart playing handheld SNES period , , the "RETRO DUO PORTABLE 2" from Retro-Bit , or just RDP-2 is the closest in competition quality , ,and its screen is not as nice as SUPABOY-S hyper beach , , , i really enjoy my SUPABOY-S ( in proper Grey ) and i enjoyed different vids i made about it and uploaded , , , the price was good its honest machine with good battery life , , and because of the AV output you can pop in some Lethal Enforcers and plug in a Justifier game-gun and connect and play on a CRT television like GOD intended , ( this also means its SuperScope6 compatible ) you cant enjoy lightguns if it was HDMI , , good for folks to know , , ,🤔🤔😸👍

[@jaikrewl]

I picked one up... what the hell... 👍

[@Robots0verHumans]

Composite video signal? Not even RGB?.....🤦🏻‍♂️🤮

[@VideoGameXDomain]

If this existed in the 90's the Game Boy would have been DEAD. lol

[@siskavard]

Composite?? Lol

[@mjdf122]

It’s okay

[@SolidHyunkel]

Demon's Crest!

[@Jerome-C]

No it's not worth buying because of the video quality 1st !!! grab an Abernic RG35xx with HDMI output included... cheaper and better For the skin, i prefere the SupaBoy Black GOLD... don't like this blue strange one Thanks for the review , as always

[@michaeladams9807]

👍👍™️

[@GiSWiG]

Just answering the title question... NO. In this day and age where retro handhelds can emulator >98% of ALL cartridge-based systems at sub-$100 prices and the Analouge Pocket doing pretty much 100%, this and the recent Sega one make no sense.

[@juanbermudez964]

That thing is pure garbage!! 😂

[@mangosentinel695]

No not worth it.

[@threwanade]

Should be able to put an rgb screen in there it has a real Sony encoder and the clone ppus actually output 1 chip quality video with a bypass which you can run rgb and s video to a connector for video out too. It’s not a system on a chip it actually has reversed engineered clone chips inside