The Hyperkin RetroN 5 will play games from 9 consoles ... - Geek.com

Hyperkin might not be a name you recognize, but if you like classic games from long dead consoles the RetroN name may be familiar. Hyperkin have been producing RetroN consoles for a number of years now, with the major selling point being their ability to play cartridges from multiple systems.

The last console Hyperkin released was the RetroN 3 back in 2010, which was capable of playing NES, SNES, and Genesis games. Now in 2013, Hyperkin has used the Midwest Gaming Classic event to announce the follow-up machine. We expected it to be called the RetroN 4, but instead we are getting the RetroN 5.

The reason for the number jump is because Hyperkin managed to incorporate a 5th cartridge slot into the new console while at the same time removing the issue of region locking. That means the RetroN 5 will ship with the ability to play games from 9 machines, including:

• NES
• Famicon
• SNES
• Super Famicon
• Megadrive
• Genesis
• Game Boy
• Game Boy Color
• Game Boy Advance

The good news continues because the console will include support for all original controllers through the inclusion of 6 controller ports. You even have the option of using the controller from one system to play games on another, as well as wirelessly linking up 4 controllers.

If you don?t have access to original controllers, the RetroN 5 has its own rechargeable wireless Bluetooth controller. It includes 2 shoulder buttons, 6 face buttons, and a micro switch directional pad in place of the standard D-pad. You can charge the controller using the USB port on the console.

There?s also full support for save games and anyone worried about how your games will look on a HD TVwill be pleased to hear there?s 720p upscaling included through a HDMI port. You can even mess around with the aspect ratio if you so wish.

The RetroN5 is expected to become available in July for the very reasonable price of $100. Some will complain it needs an SD card slot for games, but this is a console for anyone who has a library of original old games, but not the hardware with which to play them.

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Source: http://www.geek.com/articles/games/the-hyperkin-retron-5-will-play-games-from-9-consoles-20130325/

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