Hyperkin RetroN 5

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  • Brand : Hyperkin
  • Product name : RetroN 5
  • Product code : M01688-BK
  • Category : Game Consoles
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  • Long product name Hyperkin RetroN 5 :

    RetroN 5 Gaming Console

  • Short summary description Hyperkin RetroN 5 :

    Hyperkin RetroN 5, Universal

  • Long summary description Hyperkin RetroN 5 :

    Hyperkin RetroN 5. Platform: Universal

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Updated:
2017-03-01 10:02:40
Average rating:82
Uk has collected 11 expert reviews for Hyperkin RetroN 5 and the average expert rating is 82 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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daveplays.co.uk
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2017-03-01 10:02:40
Average rating:0
It's finally here, 14 months after my order. The almost vaporware Retron 5 has arrived meaning I can finally hark back to my youth, kick back and play some retro games. Of which I have built up a small collection in the many months since ordering.The Retr...
  • After taking over a year to hit these shores, does the Retron live up to the hype? I would probably have to say no. Not many things I feel would be able to live up to the levels of hype recorded around the Retron 5. When I pre-ordered I paid around £89 fo...
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knowyourmobile.com
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2017-03-01 10:02:40
Average rating:80
Still, at over £100, this isn't an impulse purchase - especially when you consider that you have to then go out and buy the original cartridges, many of which are actually more expensive in their original form than they are via download services on the Wi...
  • HD output, loads of features, excellent compatibility, accepts your original pads...
  • Save data function doesn't work, bundled pad could be better...
  • If you're keen on your vintage gaming, then the RetroN 5 is your dream ticket. Save data issue aside, it's the perfect package for anyone who grew up in the 8 and 16-bit eras. You'll need to dust off those old cartridges of course -- or invest in some n...
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eurogamer.net
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2017-03-01 10:02:40
Average rating:0
Late last month, Hyperkin confirmed that the Retron 5 would finally be hitting store shelves in North America on 6th June, bringing to an end a journey which has taken much longer than anticipated and has consequently allowed rival Retro-Bit to get its ow...
  • After years of merely providing a cheap and viable solution for that fateful moment when your existing retro console bites the dust, clone systems have at last come of age with the Retron 5. This isn't just an inexpensive way to replace ageing or decrepit...
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trustedreviews.com
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2017-03-01 10:02:40
Average rating:80
What is the Hyperkin RetroN 5? If you're a fan of retro gaming who favours authentic hardware and software over the various digital re-releases available on Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo's consoles, you may already be aware of the burgeoning market for uno...
  • Plays original retro games in HD, Great features like image filters and save states, You can use your original controllers...
  • Save import/export doesn't work properly yet, Design is rather cheapfeeling, Bundled controller could be better...
  • If you have a large collection of classic software and you want to experience it in pin-sharp high definition on your massive flat screen telly, this is by far and away the best option...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com
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2017-03-01 10:02:40
Average rating:80
The RetroN 5 is Hyperkin's all-in-one retro gaming powerhouse, and offers the ability to play NES, SNES, Mega Drive, Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance games - all in beautiful 720p HD. Is this the best way to experience vintage gaming on moder...
  • The most striking element of the RetroN 5 is its video output unlike previous "clone" consoles, the system uses a HDMI connection to display a gloriously sharp HD image on your flatscreen TV. That's not all, though you can apply various filters to the ima...
  • Like most clone systems, the RetroN 5 is saddled with some disappointedly build quality. The top of the unit where the carts are inserted feels like it's about to snap at any moment, while the wireless pad boasts a microswitched stick that doesn't really...
  • While there are some teething troubles which need to be overcome before the RetroN 5 can truly live up to its incredible potential, even at this stage the system is a highly recommended purchase for dedicated retro gamers. It's the best way to experience...
pcmag.com
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2017-03-01 10:02:36
Average rating:90
If you like classic video games, you have a lot of options. Unfortunately, most are either limited, such as digital distribution stores with incomplete catalogs, or technically illegal, like downloading ROMs and emulators. Your collection of cartridges fr...
  • Works with games from nine different systems. Upconversion and HDMI output look fantastic. Lots of options and tools.
  • Bottom Line, The RetroN 5 retro game console brings 720p upconversion, HDMI output, and emulation tricks to your decades-old game cartridges...
  • The RetroN 5 retro game console brings 720p upconversion, HDMI output, and emulation tricks to your decades-old game cartridges...
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makeuseof.com
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2017-03-01 10:02:40
Average rating:0
Retro games are extremely popular right now, and with good reason; they deliver experiences that are hard to come by in the realm of modern video games. As someone who currently has more than a dozen systems connected to one TV through a series of switche...
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