Should You Buy the Hyperkin Retron 2 HD NES, SNES, & Super Famicom 720P Clone Video Game System

[@RoXolid]

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[@ecmyersvids]

Another great video! You've got these clone console reviews down to a science. I don't know why I am so interestes in these things given all the other, arguably better, ways to play, but I'm glad you're delivering content I like. And thanks for the shout out! Stay dangerous, friend.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Love your honest, unbiased approach and transparency. Also you explain it very well from a casual and hardcore perspective. That translucent grey version is SEXY!!! Well done my friend. Cheers!

[@RoXolid]

I'm not translucent and the grey adds character which is perhaps why you find me so sexy.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

LOL!!!! This could be the exact reason

[@RoXolid]

Could be? Uhhhh, it is.

[@Haze6410]

This channel is so underrated! Awesome content!

[@RoXolid]

Well I appreciate it. We've come a long way in a short time, the best way to make sure we're not underrated anymore is to share our videos around! Spread the word!

[@TimDavis77]

"... Not worried about holding on to the bombs somebody could be setting us up..." I see what you did there at 15:24.

[@RoXolid]

;)

[@RetroGamingWithEdgarRivera]

Well while is decent enough there is one problem that I notice right away is the level 2 of Contra 3 I notice the color plate of the road is wrong it supposed to be grey not blue and white if you notice at 15:39 and of course it's huge bummer that it can't play battletoads properly. Overall is decent for those who wants to play nes and snes at the same in a low budget.

[@RoXolid]

Good eye, I'm not that familiar with that game to be able to notice that!

[@jeff97ish]

Great and honest video!

[@RoXolid]

Thanks so much as always!

[@r9delta104]

Bought one recently as a backup. Does the job is pretty much what I can say. I've never used a Scout before though, and good god, I've never used such comfortable SNES controller. I'd take a crisp brand new oem over it but that aside, man...what a good controller. The colors on the SNES side are so over-saturated though, and it using a simple composite-to-HDMI converter is definitely revealed as no secret. Not really a fair fight though as what it's up against in my home is the real thing with a SCART cable+RetroTink 5x. For what it is though, it's sufficient enough.

[@jamescollette7622]

Thinking about getting one. Looks awesome

[@RoXolid]

Thanks for checking it out

[@jamescollette7622]

I've got the SupaBoy and love it. Wanna go deeper on retro games and dive into the NES. Was born in 88 so the SNES was my first game system

[@RoXolid]

There are so many classic games on the nes!

[@garyfosterii6421]

I Personally have purchased the same exact Retron 2HD and it has been GREAT! I paid a little more from a local shop @ $65- & $19.95- for a multicart for NES and it has taken a beating falling on to the wood floors in my apt. & Still flawless. Yes the sound is off a smidgen & some color differences..THIS CONSOL(SERVES ITS PURPOSE FOR THE PRICE I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

[@RoXolid]

If I can ask, and no offense intended here, if you were going to buy a clone system and a multi-cart why did you not just go with the retropie? It would have been cheaper and more easily expandable?

[@garyfosterii6421]

@@RoXolid Thanks for the advice, not offended... This is my first time hearing about the retropie. Plus, I do like the SNES Witch there is little difference in game play picture as well. I will check the retropie out. Thanks!

[@jordanydeaza9532]

Can you help me out I'm trying to save my game on super Mario bros 3 but I don't know how to on this system.

[@calebg2762]

Another great review Gary, also your new microphone sounds great in my opinion!

[@RoXolid]

Thanks Caleb, I think it sounds hollow and is lacking warmth myself.

[@michaelbetts5358]

Been thinking about grabbing the super retron for the times you see the lads n wanna play on a huge tv instead of og hardware on a crt, might just grab this instead, good full review, keep it up 👍

[@RoXolid]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@jeff97ish]

Most of these NOAC HD clones are good starter consoles and are also good for a backup console at a good price. I have pretty much moved on to FPGA consoles and original hardware via component through RetroTINK 2X.

[@RoXolid]

Agreed, this is where you start your journey, not where it ends!

[@jeff97ish]

@@RoXolid Exactly!

[@RoXolid]

I'm working on another video right now over my lunch at work, and that's actually something I mention in there too. Original equipment rocks, but if you are just having fun and playing games, in the end, THAT is what it is all about.

[@jeff97ish]

@@RoXolid Very true Gary. I will admit that I fire up the cheaper clones from time to time to give my other consoles a break.

[@RoXolid]

So at our wedding 2 weeks ago I brought my Super Retrocade and another clone for kids to play on 2 TVs. Clones have a purpose!

[@jarekfranczyk880]

I compared NES games on Retron 1 HD with NES games on Retron 2HD and it turns out that on Retron2HD the animation pulses. This can be seen in the sideways movement of the screen. The color palette on the RETRON 2HD in recent releases of this console is improved, but this animation unfortunately pulses... This discouraged me. I checked it in the PAL setting.

[@xhnnsx]

nice review! i'm thinking about getting one of these as backup console. i have just one question about the ntsc / pal switch. does it just "allow" the games from different regions to play? or is it really a speed change between 60hz (ntsc) and 50hz(pal)? that would be great! cheers

[@RoXolid]

It actually plays PAL games at the correct speed

[@jaytpmc]

Do you reccomend this or the classq 2 hd? Graphics and sound?

[@RoXolid]

They're virtually identical. I like the Hyperkin controllers better myself

[@donkotlet]

Did the Retron 2HD work with a regular zapper (not the one from Hyperkin)? of course I mean the AV output on a CRT TV. I know the Retron 3 HD doesn't work, so I don't know if I can buy this or each console separately

[@LindaTheGAMERGal]

I have the three, but if that one goes out, I am getting the clear one because....well you know it is my favorite color and all. lol

[@RoXolid]

Clear...isn't a color....I'm so confused!

[@stevelsnow]

Thanks for another great video! Quick question: does it play Castlevania III Dracula’s curse?

[@RoXolid]

It does!!!

[@stevelsnow]

RoXolid Productions Thanks for the reply! Cheers from Newfoundland, Canada!

[@RoXolid]

Thanks for watching!

[@reader6690]

I really appreciate your reviews. It is very confusing how many choices are out there. It seems like the best is the Analogue Super NT, but, if that is sold out, not sure what is the best alternative, any recommendations?

[@richardhislop-harvestthena4882]

For clones SoC or any under $100 for nes and snes I’m leaning towards the Retron 2 HD being the best option quality sound and compatibility wise would thought agree or do you think there is a better more authentic one under $100?

[@tommydudley4403]

Do you have to have the cartridge or are the games built in the console

[@RoXolid]

You have to have the cartridges

[@aaronwong3750]

Did hyperkin fix the colour palette on NES games and blur-ness while screen scrolling on SNES games?

[@RoXolid]

This is pretty much the Retron HD and super RetroN HD in one system. Not much has changed

[@aaronwong3750]

@@RoXolid hoping Hyperkin to iron out these issues on Retron HD 3

[@kevinjoyner4044]

Yes I watch all your reviews just great I trust all your reviews I had a guestion I'm going to purchase a clone system for my nes and she's and which is better the retron 2hd or the retron 2 with the s cable thanks

[@midwestmediashow8863]

Gary it always looks like the graphics are over saturated on these hyperkin consoles but that is on my phone. Does it look like that in person?

[@RoXolid]

The SNES side looks better than the NES side IMO, the NES side looks like the browns are cranked up to 11.

[@keithmoon8277]

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

[@LovelymaidenJacki]

do the earlier retron 2 and 3 save progress like retron 5 does right? do they all save progress?

[@RoXolid]

No they do not. They run off of hardware and not software

[@masterchiefin219]

I can't get audio through my capture card on any of the retron console. Any reason why?

[@RoXolid]

What Capture card are you using?

[@masterchiefin219]

@@RoXolid generic one from amazon. Captures ps1, ps2, og xbox, and n64 no problem, just nothing from retron consoles unless I use a composite to hdmi converter.

[@RoXolid]

@@masterchiefin219 sorry, I have no real suggestions. Without seeing the actual unit itself I have no point of reference

[@masterchiefin219]

@@RoXolid no worries, thnx for the replies.

[@masterchiefin219]

@@RoXolid do you happen to know if the evga xr1 card will work with retron consoles?

[@zerox00125]

Are there any issues when using a game genie?

[@RoXolid]

I honestly don't recall

[@nathanb883]

Just bought this system but I can't get Mario/Duck Hunt to work. Apparently the pins/contacts on the cart are too 'short.' Has anyone experienced this?

[@RoXolid]

I've not nor have I heard of that

[@ootwii]

Great review..

[@RoXolid]

Thanks so much

[@jaytpmc]

So I got the classiq 2 HD, and I noticed on the SNES, in 4:3, there is what I can best describe as small horizontal black bars "flickering" for a fraction of a second on the right side of the screen. It doesent matter what game I put it, its always the same. Its only really noticable if you are looking for it, and it goes away when you switch the console to 16x9... any help is greatly appiciated!!!

[@RoXolid]

Sounds like overscan, not something you can eliminate in the system itself. Not the same, but the Genesis has A TON of overscan, which is why the OSSC is great for it as you can apply masks to cover that up

[@jaytpmc]

@@RoXolid do you think every classiq 2 has this tho? (It even does it when the game is paused)

[@jaytpmc]

@@RoXolid also its not the simple "black boarders" on the screen. For example on super mario world it flickers where the letters are the main screen almost in the middle of the screen.

[@RoXolid]

Yes, that can happen. And it isn't just that unit, most "should" have it

[@Frank_D]

The jump in Super Mario Bros. sounds weird as well. I would love to get that version of the Cadet though. I hope they release it as an individual controller.

[@RoXolid]

The Smoke Black? Yes, it's pretty cool looking!

[@Frank_D]

@@RoXolid Indeed. I especially love the how the smoke case looks with the purple buttons.

[@kairon156]

Does this console get firmware updates like their 5 version?

[@RoXolid]

Since this is hardware based and not software-based, there is nothing to update.

[@Juicy21085]

Does anyone know of an HDMI switch that will work with the Retron 2 HD? Mine will work with my Xbox 360 but doesn't recognize the signal from the Retron.

[@RoXolid]

Like an A/B Switch? Check out this one from TTX: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5K8omymlrKVobM

[@williampolizzi7822]

I just bought one of these. Does anyone know why it only shows a black screen

[@RoXolid]

2 things. Make sure your cartridges are clean and make sure, and I only mention this because I've done it, that the system select switch is in the correct position

[@mickeymoderne]

Quelle est la différence avec la retron 5, ça reste toujours de l'émulation ?

[@mickeymoderne]

Quelle est l'argument de vente ?

[@RoXolid]

@@mickeymoderne Je m'excuse de devoir utiliser Google Translate pour que le français ne soit pas aussi précis. Cela étant dit, le Retron 5 utilise une émulation logicielle, le Retron 2 HD utilisant du matériel pour répliquer le Super NES et le NES. Ce système joue le jeu directement à partir de la cartouche, il ne décharge pas la ROM comme le fait le Retron 5. Si vous avez un Retron 5, je dirais que vous n'en avez pas besoin. Le point de vente de ceci serait comme un clone équipé de HDMI NES et SNES HDMI tout en un.

[@blackharvest13]

I bought a brand new one and it doesn't even work...

[@playhard8146]

Hi RoXolid. Awesome name. Im new to your channel. I like how detailed your videos are and just how they are based on gaming. I was wondering if you could please help me with a problem? It looks like you have lots of game experience and was wondering from your professional opinion what you think is the overall best system wether its duo or just super nintendo itself to buy right now? Something that i can stretch to fit my wide screen but doesnt mess with the picture and of course great pic and sound

[@RoXolid]

Thank you for the compliments and for checking out the channel. So a few things here. The NES/SNES/N64 are not designed to play in 16:9 widescreen, they were designed for a 4:3 SD display. So any game from those system that take up the full screen will stretch and distort the display. For SNES and NES, my favorite system is the Gamerz Tek Super HD2 (I have a review on the channel). For the money I think it does the best job, looks and sounds the best, and has very good games compatibility.

[@playhard8146]

@@RoXolid oh yeah i saw that video. That is the system i took a look at because of you. Thank u soo much. Have a blessed day and take care

[@RoXolid]

You as well

[@playhard8146]

@@RoXolid Hi RoXolid I dont know if you can help me but I have a question. I ordered the gamerz tek super hd2 console and plugged it in to my element smart tv but it had a hard time trying to play my older snes games and i tried about 10 of them. One of them I was able to officially play but once I turned off console I couldnt get any visual back once I turned it back on again. I dont think could be my games cause they are clean and in nice condition and plus couldnt be all the games. Please if u can, if u know anything that can help i would really appreciate it. P.S I returned the console in a quick decision thinking it was defective but not sure. 🤔

[@RoXolid]

Without being able to see the games and system I really don't know, sorry. It could have been a defective system, your games may not be as clean as you think, hard to say.

[@MrStevo808]

Those colors on the Contra III 2nd level look rough...

[@RoXolid]

Yeah, I've played it more since this and I wasn't as familiar then as I am now. I'm not the biggest fan of the color palette

[@yankees29]

I’m not a hardcore gamer. I play some PS4 occasionally and I grew up on original NES. I want something to play NES games. I’m not to experienced with all the products out there. I don’t need anything crazy. Does this console basically give you a good bang for your buck? It looks and sounds decent? I don’t really need anything crazy.

[@RoXolid]

Yeah, it does. The controllers and compatibility are decent, the SNES side is more accurate than the NES side in my opinion.

[@yankees29]

RoXolid Productions thank you for the reply. It seems like everyone says the SNES side is better. I’ll give it a whirl. I’ll have to dig up my cartridges from mom and dads basement.

[@RoXolid]

@@yankees29 You're very welcome! Now if you have old cartridges that have been sitting around for a while make sure you clean the carts first. I highly recommend the 1Up Cleaning Cards, they work great!!

[@yankees29]

RoXolid Productions thanks again. I dropped a like and subscribed.

[@RoXolid]

@@yankees29 Thanks so much! I'm not sure if the RoXolid10 Pro Code works on the Retron2 HD on Castlemania Games but I am pretty sure it does work on the 1Up cleaning gear.

[@GlassEyeGaming]

You should do a review on the Retron 5.

[@RoXolid]

I have one, I've had it since January 2015. I dunno if it would be of any value or not.

[@oskardeoz6823]

​@@RoXolid idk if you've made the video about the retron 5, would if you do it would be really cool to hear you opinion and keep the great work man

[@RoXolid]

@@oskardeoz6823 no, and I've since broken my Retron 5

[@GaryKatzer]

@@oskardeoz6823 I dropped mine some time ago and broke it, sadly.

[@starcreeper1172]

Can I use a NES Game Genie with my Retron 2?

[@RoXolid]

It's been too long, I don't recall if it worked.

[@mknightstalkerx]

I just got this system myself. The gray version. And I can confirm that the game genie for nes DOES work. 😀

[@RoXolid]

Thanks for sharing

[@EmperorOfTigers]

Very informative review. Thank you for posting. I don't think the system is for me. I have the separate systems so that's enough. I would like to say that I've seen from another video that the NES EverDrive does work when it didn't on the standalone Retron HD. Just letting people know. I do have a question though. Does the SNES scaling mis handle the image as 480i instead of 240p so therefore add extra blur when there is motion on the screen.

[@RoXolid]

The video output from my capture card indicates the output is 720P, not 480, at least off of the HDMI. Not sure on the Composite.

[@EmperorOfTigers]

@@RoXolid Yeah it outputs 720p but inside the system there is a scaler that upscales from the systems original resolution to 720p. Some scalers properly accept the original resolution as 240p but others think it is 480i and therefore try to deinterlace the video while upscaling it. When that happens there is a lot of blur on screen. The Supa Retron HD incorrectly thinks the original resolution is 480i so whenever you move your character a load of blur is added where there is motion in the video. Regardless of how it deals with that it still outputs 720p. It's down to the resolution that the built in scaler thinks the original resolution is.

[@RoXolid]

I couldn't tell you, do you have a way to test for this and I can get back to you?

[@EmperorOfTigers]

@@RoXolid If it's ok with you I'll email you with something that will help.

[@RoXolid]

@@EmperorOfTigers Absolutely! I appreciate your help and support my friend! [e-mail]

[@johneygd]

Am sorry to say that but i really ),,,) HATE those round corners on the hyperkin nes controllers and on their current clone consoles as well, what are they thinking.

[@RoXolid]

You're allowed to have your opinions, but if you can be careful with the F-Bombs I'd appreciate it. We try to keep things fairly family-friendly around here. Thanks.

[@johneygd]

@@RoXolid no problem.

[@RoXolid]

@@johneygd Thanks for being understanding about it

[@allana.devera6126]

Now 2023 ANBERNIC is the cheap and best retro handheld console!😁

[@RoXolid]

O....k...

[@damu585]

The colors on mario seem better than the retron hd. It was like a lime color for mario

[@RoXolid]

I see little if any difference between the NES side on this system an the Retron HD. They're extremely similar

[@tonofx]

do you recommend this system more than the gamerz tek super hd 2?

[@RoXolid]

In-terms of the gameplay quality, no, I thought the Super HD2 was more accurate regarding both audio and visuals on the NES side. Granted, the audio is still off on the Gamerz Tek unit, but it is closer to original than most other clones.

[@HiriamAbiff32]

255KM per HR. = 158 mph

[@RICANPAPY27]

It play the marios games donkey kong country

[@RoXolid]

It does

[@RICANPAPY27]

@@RoXolid witch is better this or retron 3

[@Asteroid-rp2jg]

Super Mario all stars won't play on my console neither will super tecmo bowl 3

[@RoXolid]

Do they play on other systems for you? I've not had those issues