retron 5 console[clone]

[L___E___T]

To be fair, first party is a whole different kettle of fish.  If those are new pics, it'll look pretty close. 
The Retron 4 isn't that different, but I mainly just hope they make sure the controller is ergonomic, for their sake.

[satoshi_matrix]

The good thing is that Hyperkin has also announced you'll be able to use any controller to play any system including oem nintendo, snes and genesis controllers. This means even if the bluetooth controller is junk, original controllers can be used instead, negating the problem altogether.

[L___E___T]

Good point and a smart move.  Even without mapping that is a really nice touch.

[P]

Yeah I'm glad you can use Nintendo/Sega controllers on this. Besides being unergonomic, what's with the d-pad on that thing anyway?

[satoshi_matrix]

That's NOT a dpad. It's a digital clickstick similar to the NeoGeo CDZ and NeoGeo Pocket. Hyperkin is likely going that way to appease SNK fans as well as for retro fighting games, shooters, etc. If it's done right, a clickstick is a thousand times better than a dpad. Only time will tell if Hyperkin gets it right, but giving them shit for trying is pointless. I COMMEND hyperkin for trying.

[L___E___T]

Oh I hope it does well, I'm tempted to get one, I just wish they focused on doing less things better, rather than multiple tricks done not so well (traditionally).  Fingers crossed though, this could be a great way to play Gameboy on TV.

[P]

That's NOT a dpad. It's a digital clickstick similar to the NeoGeo CDZ and NeoGeo Pocket. Hyperkin is likely going that way to appease SNK fans as well as for retro fighting games, shooters, etc. If it's done right, a clickstick is a thousand times better than a dpad. Only time will tell if Hyperkin gets it right, but giving them shit for trying is pointless. I COMMEND hyperkin for trying.

I hope they'll try harder though. OK I never played any home NeoGeo systems but I guess the click stick is a cross between an arcade stick and a d-pad, so that you can hit the diagonals that's needed for arcade games, easier than on a d-pad. Anyway I hope it won't be like the X-Box's so called d-pad that always seemed to favour the diagonals whenever you don't wanted them.

[jayjay06]

Super Retro Trio

The RetroN5 has a challenger


It would seem that 2013 is going to be a big year for new gaming hardware -- not only will we see the PlayStation 4 and Next Xbox, but we've got two new retro systems to look forward to as well. Hyperkin's RetroN 5 will be joined by the Retro-Bit Super Retro Trio, which plays SNES, Genesis / Mega Drive, NES and (with an adapter) Game Boy Advance titles.
The system comes with three cartridge slots -- SNES, Genesis and NES -- as well as six (count 'em) controller ports for use with authentic, original pads. The console also comes with two controllers of its own. However, unlike the RetroN 5 -- which boasts HDMI -- the Trio is limited to S-Video and composite AV.

The cost? A very reasonable $69.99, but you'll need to lay out an additional $39.99 if you want to play Game Boy Advance games as they require an adapter, which is pictured below. A bundle which includes the Trio and the adapter will be available for $89.99.

Distributor Innex is showing the system at E3 this year, and we're looking to secure some hands-on time as soon as possible.

Website:  http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/05/super_retro_trio_plays_snes_genesis_nes_and_gba_games

[FamicomRetroGamer]

First time I've read about this and I'm already interested but that controller looks really weird and uncomfortable, however, they offer support for other console controllers so it's all good.

[crade]

Their controller doesn't look great.
Now if they let you connect and use your own bluetooth controllers (cough, PS3), that would sell me (despite the guaranteed shitty compatibility)!

[jayjay06]

this is neat it is a prototype the retron 5

[L___E___T]

Quality of finish looks better than I imagined.

[TanookiSuitSam]

I wanna see some actual gameplay with it before I can really cast judgment. I wanna hear how it sounds and I wanna see how it functions. The reason I avoid clones like the plague is because they just suck for playing games on. They sound tinny, they are really cheaply put together and on top of that, a lot of games are incompatible with the freaking things.

So far it looks impressive and but Hyperkin is making some pretty high claims. We'll see if they can follow through on them.

[L___E___T]

They're at E3 this year - nusilver are you going again?  It'd be great if someone could check the thing out.  Unfortunately I'm not off there this year.  Alas.

[nusilver]

They're at E3 this year - nusilver are you going again?  It'd be great if someone could check the thing out.  Unfortunately I'm not off there this year.  Alas.

The show falls upon what will be my last week at my current job, so they don't want to pay for me to go, and since I'm already dropping $$$$$ to move the week after, I'm not paying for the travel myself. My badge will be unclaimed, sadly.