The Hyperkin SupaRetroN HD SNES Clone Console Review!

The Hyperkin SupaRetroN HD may not be perfect but it is a great way to play your original Super Nintendo games without killing your wallet. It has a nice design and the pack in controllers feel great. A good choice if you can't get your hands on an FPGA system.
Games Tested:
Warlock
Pilotwings
The Jungle Book
Desert Strike
Donkey Kong (GB)
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[@valkiriforce]

Looks pretty awesome - I'm pretty excited to get mine as I ordered one recently.

[@Gmosk8z]

I just bought one as we speak thanks to your video thank you sir!

[@AlfredoTalamantes]

Nice background. I really like your video game controller shelf.

[@PattonPlays]

Thanks! I'm glad you like it!

[@YellowandBlack]

Good stuff mate I need to find one to play some of my small collection of SNES games I have at the min we can't get something like this sent here with what's going on at this time

[@JohnMOTU369]

I like the Hyperkin that's a great system and the price is right no pun intended. Patton the blooper reels got me cracking up.

[@PattonPlays]

Glad you liked them :)

[@hyakimaru5235]

i want one of these because to i want conect to my old ctr tv to feel the experience complete for the 90's

[@Brass_Heathen]

The Y and X buttons always reminded me of those rocket candies that you would get at halloween and now that I look at it the A and B buttons look like smarties.....

[@ryanstroud]

I'm impressed!! In the gameplay comparison section between the SNES Classic and Retron, it looks like the Retron has a video filter of some sort, as the pixelated edges appear softer, but doesn't over do it by making it look cheesey. Awesome Review as always! 👍

[@PattonPlays]

Thanks you! And yes you're right there does seem to be a slight smoothing filter applied. I personally love it and don't care for sharp pixels.

[@ryanstroud]

I don't mind a little smoothing at all, I think the output is fantastic! I can't wait for more NES/SNES cartridge lots - I love those videos 🙌

[@PattonPlays]

I'm really happy to hear that!

[@souljastation5463]

@@ryanstroud It looks like the SNES classics needs an anti aliasing filter,l it's too pixellated.

[@thepthepthep]

@@PattonPlays It's not a filter, it's converting composite video to HDMI.

[@bxgeo5180]

Nice! I have this. It's a great system. If you have genesis carts, Definitely get their mega retron hd as well. That's also good and affordable

[@PattonPlays]

Thanks for the tips!

[@alanslater9488]

Hey Patton. Great video again. Out of curiosity how did you get the super game boy to work on the SNES Classic? I have an NES Classic so imagine it would be the same things to do

[@PattonPlays]

I used the mgba emulator with a super GB enhanced rom.

[@bxgeo5180]

Just curious, did you get the mega retron hd from hyperkin? That plays genesis games on hd and it's good also

[@Housestationlive]

being able to play both pal ntsc and ntsc-j games is a good feature than the original hardware was (intentionnaly) not capable of. i just purchased while watching this video human grand prix iv, because i learned that, despite being only released in japan, the game features english in-game texts only. i'm so happy i'm gonna be able to play a game that never was released in pal and it's probably my favorite game ever.

[@goma-gamingpage6609]

It's going be my 1st time getting It's my sister just ordered for me coming on Tuesday Feb 28 I'm so excited to play some rerto games I got hyperkin reton 2 instead

[@jonathonearl482]

I am very tempted by your vid to purchase one!

[@PattonPlays]

I think it's wonderful for the price. There are systems out there that emulate better, but they are usually out of stock and cost a ton of money.

[@jonathonearl482]

@@PattonPlays Well, I do already have the Super NT and the GamerZ Tek NES SNES duo. The Super NT is mad expensive the GamerZ Tek is affordable. That Hyperkin version has some very nice features and the build quality appears to be top notch. Love the eject button feature as well.

[@ultramaximusreviews]

I saw this is at Micro Center today... I think I'm going to go with the Retron5. It has more game systems in it... but I do like the eject button on this one.

[@mntlmentos]

Thank god it doesn’t have the audio issues that the Retron 1 HD has.

[@sherekhangamedev]

Oh man, totally true, Analogue are like Ferraris, they are expensive and also they ship in really low batches so they are always hard to finde and even more expensive that the initial price. I hope I can afford some day an Analogue Pocket. I'm glad you find a system that makes you happy with the overall performance, sound and graphics. The gameplay streams will be epic!

[@PattonPlays]

The pocket looks really cool too.

[@andreg3912]

Nice pickup, I think for the most people this console is enough to play their old games on a modern tv.

[@PattonPlays]

Good enough for me! I think I am a little more strict when it comes to NES than SNES. I know there were a few graphical differences, and DK didn't play perfect, but I'm good with it.

[@vinylpony7835]

Patton Plays system seems like s fine place for people to revisit old games, looks like the system has slightly brighter colors from the original but looks better imo

[@Ayixlia]

That's exactly why I purchased mine as long it makes the games look great in HD with great colors then I'm fine.

[@MultimediaJay]

Time to get one of these and play Super Nintendo games in Stretchavision. 🙂

[@reigettzu]

Awesome adquisition patton nice adition to te chanel i love this device

[@PattonPlays]

Thank you!

[@reigettzu]

@@PattonPlays no problem bud i interested in geting the best experience on snes games on modern led tv this option got to sdmit not bad, i dont know why geting the hole snes roomset donesnt feel as good as geting a bunch of cartriges, best

[@mknightstalkerx]

Thanks for the video. Can we use the original controller's and or the, 8bitdo SN30 controller's on this system?

[@PattonPlays]

Yes you can!

[@trizzyjpg1]

Nostalgia

[@JoseVazquez-hj1uw]

The console is great, by the way nice bloopers 🤣

[@PattonPlays]

Thanks!

[@kedikg]

Did console showing something on screen when you power on without cartrage?

[@thecollector75]

I know you said it has a pal switch , but I take it it will play UK pal games and they will fit in the slot? My old snes was my fav system but looking for something all in one to play my old games on....

[@PattonPlays]

Yes it does!

[@DarthWolfen077]

question, can I play Killer Instinct, MK3 Ultimate and Street Fighter 2 Turbo on this clone console?

[@vinylpony7835]

I assume you tested the system on an hdmi tv, how were the controls? Did it feel like everything was synced and like it was supposed to? I feel a lot of “remake consoles” dont do a good job with imput control

[@PattonPlays]

I didn't notice any input lag on my end.

[@gumpyflyale2542]

will it play super mario rpg and street fighter alpha 2?

[@Housestationlive]

can't be more agree with the eject button, it's all the charm of this machine, this button was made to turn the action to eject into an enterning action, and all other alternatives didn't respected the original intention of super nintendo's creators.

[@kcg7861]

He was talking earlier about that he had the other console that played both super Nintendo and then NES games and he did not like it but I can tell you that there has to be something with the quality control so many other people say that one's so good and the audio is good and everything so I really truly think it just depends if you have a good batch from the manufacturer cuz you know hyperkin is not known for consistent quality

[@ONIXG5MER2015]

Nice! I was wondering if you had an OSSC.

[@PattonPlays]

Thanks! And no nothing like that.

[@ONIXG5MER2015]

@@PattonPlays I really recommended it , you should definitely check it out.

[@MrMartellSincere]

I'm getting the hyperkin SNES HD console

[@atranfanatic]

It looks cool man. But I still love to play on my original consoles with original games on my 27" CRT TV. Also play whatever games I don't have on my minis and classic systems. Cool review though. A shame the Super Game Boy's sound was muffled. Kind of strange to be honest.

[@Housestationlive]

i bet @5:35 they've watched your channel cause i've just purchased the system and no "hyperkin logo" on startup anymore 🙂

[@clawhauserTheGamer]

Great snes and super famicom games great clone system

[@boodro2122]

I'm thinking about collecting SNES games with an original console. I'd get this console to actually play, but my question is, where do you buy your games? I've found a site called Lukie Games....

[@PattonPlays]

So far I've been looking at ebay or physical game stores in my area.

[@DanRamosDR]

I don't see much difference in graphics at all but the audio sounds more muted on the Hyperkin (at least in the video). Is this just some artifact of the recording or was it really that muted?

[@PattonPlays]

It was the recording. Sound is no different.

[@domls1317]

Patton what output were you using? Composite or HDMI? The reason I ask is because my aspect ratio screen plays 16:9 when the switch is set to 4:3 with the composite cables. It runs 4:3 with HDMI only.

[@PattonPlays]

I did not test with the composite cables because I had no way to record it. I will take a look when I have time and let you know.

[@domls1317]

@@PattonPlays the problem seems to be the TV itself. I hooked up the suparetron to a newer Flatscreen I have with HDMI and the aspect switch works for 4:3 and 16:9. With composite it doesnt switch to 16:9 but rather stays on 4:3 which is better than staying stretched on the other TV. But I checked the older flatscreen and on HDMI the aspect switch works too. I thought it didnt. So its just composite where it doesnt switch back and forth. Same results with Retron HD although for the aspect to change with the HDMI hooked up you had to reset the system or turn off and then on after you switched the aspect ratio first.

[@domls1317]

@@PattonPlays but I think it looks the most authentic thru a CRT even if it is composite and plays a lot better with no input lag. I tried to downscale the Suparetron from HDMI to Component with a converter upscaler/downscaler but it wouldn't display a stable picture. (The converter worked beautifully with the Sega Genesis Mini on the CRT and the LED by getting rid of the pixelated look.)

[@JetteroHeller83]

I see the appeal to having this system. Having only a handful of games to play as opposed to too many.

[@PattonPlays]

Agreed.

[@matthybel955]

I had the NES HD version I loved it and it worked great but the USB power port came unsoldered and it was ruined. I'll look for another one, cause honestly I'd say it is a great alternative to the original box NES that was my Dads that works but doesnt work half the time lol I never knew they now made a SNES one! This i might have to also get, hope doesn't turn piss yellow lol

[@Ayixlia]

I just got one of those too and I hope it doesn't do what yours did because that will suck if it did.

[@brokensprites]

That's a great price, I might have to buy one for myself.

[@PattonPlays]

I think it's great for a casual user.

[@brokensprites]

Well I still have some SNES carts from my youth. I do like that it doesn't put the death grip on games and has a smooth ejection as well.

[@itsharshmallow9802]

I just picked this system up for $35!

[@sew04ss]

how's it working so far

[@thatssomegoodpie]

I really wonder how SNES Doom looks and handles on this console.

[@AJGaS]

Wondering the same thing myself! I have a supaboy SFC though and it works totally the same as on my real SNES, so I'd expect no less. ;)

[@gumpyflyale2542]

How is it on a crt?

[@OnogureOH]

Hyperkin totally smashes the classic SNES

[@kcg7861]

He got a good batch I literally had two of these and the quality control is all over the place one of the controllers was amazing and the other one was trashy

[@kimochiiturtle204]

What’s that game with the wizards?

[@PattonPlays]

Warlock

[@SeveredLegs]

Sounds is a bit muffled. Would have tested since other games that are more recognizable though.

[@piratestation69]

I have the analogue nt... never will i go back. Im curious about composite mode. How well light guns work... another solution is getting a real snes with 1 chip version 2 mixed with hdretrovision cables. Sound and video quality is spot on and playing on original hardware. I have that as well. For light guns to work on a analogue nt one must acquire the hdmi to analog board. Good luck with that.

[@PattonPlays]

I wish I could get the NT. I'm not interested in an light gun games so that's not really a selling point for me.

[@piratestation69]

@@PattonPlays if you ever do it is the rolls royce of fpga snes gaming. Once it's jailbroken (firmware update) it can be turned into a snes everdrive. So far it plays everything including super famicom carts as well. No probs playing fx chipped carts too. Pure perfection.

[@Muddyriver68]

What game is that at 7:35 until around the 8 minute mark?

[@fthprodphoto-video5357]

Warlock maybe ?

[@MaverickneoGamer]

Off topic: Just got my Turbo Graphics 16 mini this weekend from Amazon. US edition. So...the inevitable question...Is there a hackchi for this yet? And if not, when it does come out, can we look forward to a tutorial :)

[@nickpavloff8977]

Yo what computer is under the ps1? Some Atari computer model? Commodore 64? Amiga 500? 300? I can’t put my finger on it? Lol. It that portable Coleco vision computer ?? Just far away enough to be puzzled

[@PattonPlays]

It is a C64 mini with an Atari Flashback X sitting in front of it.

[@nickpavloff8977]

Patton Plays Lit

[@yllib2012]

Analogue Super Nt all the way.

[@winterwolf2164]

Which game is it with the guy using telekinesis to blast birds while wearing a bathrobe?

[@PattonPlays]

Warlock.

[@winterwolf2164]

Patton Plays thanks dude.

[@PattonPlays]

No problem my man.

[@Metaphor9696]

Do Everdrives or multicarts work with these systems?

[@PattonPlays]

I've read they do.

[@Ayixlia]

They should since the console is basically a SNES on a chip

[@jarekfranczyk880]

5:37 Interesting. In the edition bought in Europe in 2023, there is no such logo screen....

[@luisgoldsmith1211]

is it a hardware clone or emulation-based?

[@PattonPlays]

Hardware.

[@SumDumGy]

I’m holding out for the Super Nt. I will *never* buy another Hyperkin console. After being burned twice, I’ll buy actual paper weights at appropriate prices. The Super Nt hasn’t been out of stock long. About two months, I think. Probably sold out of their stock when the world went to hell. I contacted Analogue when I went to buy mine (got the Mega Sg while I still had the chance) and they told me there was no timeframe whatsoever to get any more...I’m assuming because so much manufacturing has been shit down. That’s okay. I’ll wait.

[@joysticksnjukeboxes]

And here we are Thanksgiving of 2020 and no Analogue Super NT. I bought a Hyperkin SupaRetron HD as a result. If I'd known about the Analogue Super NT when it was initially offered I would've bought one, but I'm always the last to know about these things.

[@SumDumGy]

@Andrew Hunn, Keeping up can be tough. You can sign up for Anaolgue’s email newsletter, but they almost never use it. If you’re on Twitter, follow them there. Once you make a purchase, you get text notifications as opposed to emails about products. Now that Analogue has shipped the last batch of Nt Minis (I get mine tomorrow), perhaps they’ll use some factory time for more Super Nts around their production schedule for the Pocket. Fingers crossed I’ll still be able to afford one once they become available again.

[@dwaynethomas4552]

8:20 So, that's where they got the sound bite from in the original Super Smash Bros?!!

[@PattonPlays]

Which one?

[@dwaynethomas4552]

Sound bite or game? Sound bite -- 8:20 (Hammer) Game -- Super Smash Bros. (N64)

[@PattonPlays]

Ah yes I remember. Took it from the original!

[@Giran_0]

Does everdrive work on it

[@jonniefast]

came here to ask this the everdrive works perfectly on the sega one so probably

[@ootwii]

I got a super nt off ebay before the prices got too hi..

[@SumDumGy]

I’m waiting for Analogue to get more made. I’d rather be patient than support crooked eBay sellers

[@cris20955105233]

How do you save data on this?

[@shoot_the_glass5654]

I think you play the carts as originally intended using their own saves if they had one.

[@stevesteve0521]

Hyperkin makes some good 3rd party controllers. This thing looks pretty cool although I already own an original snes, if I were to ever see this at a discounted price I’ll probably buy it. Thanks for the video

[@PattonPlays]

Yeah the controllers are really well done and one of the best features of the system.

[@AcmeStudios26]

I know this video is a year old, but I own it and the Scout controllers are trash. The control pad are super unresponsive and the 4 buttons to the right are delayed badly. The console itself doesn't play certain games correctly and some games do not play at all. Super Mario World that I own, nothing wrong with my copy, the system will randomly glitch certain animations and deaths, playing A Link to the Past, the hit boxes are all over the place when playing in the console, The Magical Quest Starring Mickey Mouse the second boss can't be seen at all, and Tiny Toon Adventures Buster Busts Loose's title screen only shows up have way. We own a Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and we had to force the system to get that started as the system has a hard time reading the SFX-1 and 3 chips in the console. We're pretty sure that the system is unable to read any SA-1 chip games entirely as that requires a stronger processor to run and the Supa Retron HD just doesn't have that capability to do so. I would love to hear your experience with some of the games that I've mentioned if you've actually had similar problems and update this video in the future if you find any issues that I've discovered myself. Hyperkin is already aware of these issues and is looking into the problems that my brother and I have reported to them about the console

[@markracer3281]

All I can say is, Hyperkin has fully disappointed me from the very beginning of their existence, and continues to do so to this day with their products. At least AtGames knew when to step up their "GAME" (early 2018) to deliver a quality product. At this point in time, I do not trust or believe in Hyperkin to say the least. Total garbage IMHO!!! And on another note, thank you J.P. for your most awesome review!!!

[@PattonPlays]

Thanks!

[@SumDumGy]

Well said, brother! I’ll trust some of their accessories, but I’ll neber buy another Hyperkin console again.

[@twonumber22]

What's wrong with it? Does it stop working after awhile?

[@joelpocalips]

So what made you not trust hyperkin? And what makes atgames better? I'd like to know as I am looking into getting one of the clones.

[@TheKafairy]

My understanding is @games is the bottom of the barrel when it comes to console clones

[@mattjacoby6401]

Take absolutely nothing away from the Scout controllers. Quite possibly the best interpretation of a SNES controller. I hear you say that they feel a little light, so what? It also feels durable and a unique take on the original design without being such a copy that it's a ripoff of the original. Those kind usually are too cheaply made, feel cheap too and simply don't last long. Love the eject button, hardly any other emulators give one and it's definitely nice. I never had compatibility issues, so far it plays every SNES game I've put in it. The aspect ratio is undoubtedly a preference. Some prefer the original aspect ratio, I like something that fills the screen, to each their own. Like all other emulators compared to the system it's emulating the console itself doesn't feel quite as durable as the original, but this definitely feels better than most other emulators and that with very minimal care that it will likely last. Definitely worth the price. Also love 2 controllers, do a bit of research and many Hyperkin consoles either only give 1 or only give 2 IF it's a 2 in 1 design (in which case you get 1 of each) so 2 controllers is definitely nice, especially as Hyperkin sells them separately at $15 each (at least on the sites I'm seeing) which is nearly half the cost of the system. Normally I can find at least one complaint on any emulator (especially Hyperkin's 3 in 1 as it requires separate controllers depending on which system your playing and then doesn't include a NES controller (only Genesis & SNES) so straight out of the box you can't even play all of the compatible games it offers) here with this SNES emulator of theirs I've no complaints whatsoever. Might also check out Hyperkin's Sega Genesis emulator, I don't have one........yet, but I've heard just as much good about it as well.

[@GlassICE]

Well, the sound sucks to be honest and, also does it support for Everdrives ? And u also didn't try the FX Chip games such as Megaman 3 n stuff I honestly would pay a reasonable price for an FPGA if i would find one which i don't sadly

[@bunnyplush]

Seriously when can we get the n64 clone consoles??? It's not like Nintendo is putting them on Switch for us to enjoy.

[@PattonPlays]

I think it's because there is no reliable hardware or software that does a really good job at playing the games. If one were to come out I would love it.

[@bunnyplush]

@@PattonPlays that prototype from last year all but disappeared.

[@MRKCUL]

The recent emulator for the n64 really improved, same as the game cube to. The only problem is to add it in a portable console. So far, I know that people are jailbreaking their ps3 to make it work. I'd need to try it but need to really read the proper way to do it because there's a risk unfortunately.

[@Jonathan-gm2fh]

Lol

[@mlivehd7552]

88th comment! 🎉 🎉 🎉 !

[@TheRealOolong]

Feel a lot of people are forcing themselves to like hyperkin consoles because of the price and design, but the sound quality is freaking unbearable. The graphics are so dark also. Hyperkins make great controllers and that’s it.

[@AnarickTheDevil]

Nope will not use 4:3 on an hd tv/monitor I hate black bars with a passion so 16:9 it will be.. Also stuff your aspect ration elitism.

[@sergioroman9443]

Black bars vs super deformed image ... Sorry, y preffer black bars 😅. I never play classic consoles in 16:9

[@AnarickTheDevil]

@@sergioroman9443 If you want 4:3 go play on an old tv. You must have something wrong with your brain if you buy a brand new 55" + tv an only fill 40% of it.

[@SooHyungCK]

Really really bad system its one of the worst Soc snes clone, it have motion blur, everything gets soft when the character moves but sharp when standing still and you can also see the warping artifact around a moving characters and it also have transparency problem and it all becouse the cheap upscaler/converter they have used that process the 240p video as 480i...