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Hyperkin Retron 5 Launch Edition Black Console
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US $219.99
ApproximatelyAU $343.41
+ $80.47 postage
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The console is New and Never Opened.
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About this product
Product Information
The Hyperkin Retron 5 is a console that offers its users hours of entertainment. This console has NTSC;PAL region encoding. In addition, the product comes in black.Product Identifiers
BrandHyperkin
MPNM01688-BK
UPC0813048014331
ModelRetron 5
eBay Product ID (ePID)175666610
Product Key Features
Region CodeNTSC-U/C (US/Canada)
ColorBlack
Additional Product Features
PlatformHyperkin
Console ColorBlack
Country RegionUnited States
Internet ConnectivityWireless
EditionLaunch Edition
Product NameHyperkin Retron 5
TypeConsole
Ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- 14 Apr, 2016Top favourable review
Amazing product.
We have a few games from older consoles lying around. SNES, Genesis, GBA. Our Super Nintendo no longer worked and rather than buy a used one and not knowing what we were going to get, I finally bit the bullet and bought this console after reading about it about a year ago. Right out of the box it ran the Genesis and Game Boy Advanced games with no issues. Only one SNES game worked. After cleaning off their contacts with some rubbing alcohol they worked just fine. The games looked great in 720 HD. We have had no problems taking games out of their respective slots. My only complaint is with the included controller. It's understandably hard to design a controller that can work with these different game systems. That said, it's not very intuitive, feels awkward, and the shoulder buttons are too flush with the body. It's fine for navigating the console's menus, but that's it. Use the original controllers for the appropriate game you're playing. A great value for a gamer or gaming family with lots of vintage game cartridges.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 29 Dec, 2016Top critical review
Cheap parts, cheaply made, Total waste of money!!!
I received the console and was super excited that I would be able to have my children enjoy the games that their father and myself enjoyed as a child. The console looked great on the outside. So I took my children out and purchased tons of games and controllers. got it all wrapped up and gave it to their dad on Christmas. They were so excited to finally get to play it with him...I put in a couple different games and noticed that the cartridges were sticking in the console. There was no eject button, you just put all of the cartridges in like the old Super Nintendo game on the top... Sure enough after 5 game changes it wouldn't read any of the cartridges. The sad part is that I didn't even let my kids touch the machine. After trying to get something fixed, I was instructed that I would have to contact the original manufacturer cause nothing could be done... I don't recommend this console. I would suggest if you want something of good quality just get one of the old consoles... at least if it wears out after a couple of light uses it would be understandable with the age of the old consoles.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 20 Sep, 2017
Is the Retron 5 worth the price now vs. on launch
Short answer is yes. It's had a history of issues ranging from legality, bad software, poor performance compared to what they promised, and less than perfect build materials, but after 3 years from its initial launch I believe it's safe to say they've finally delivered. They want 100% compatibility with all games this system supports and at the beginning they missed their mark by lightyears. But after three years they've made leaps and bounds towards that promise and improved the running system immensely with their numerous software patches. Though they still aren't at 100% compatibility they've come much closer than ever before. Build quality increased, the HDMI out only option is a turn off for a lot of enthusiasts because they want to play on their old school tv, but this systems purpose and design is meant to appeal to the modern generation and is meant to bring retro gaming back into today's living room. There's an immense retro gaming library to choose from and it's just a shame some people only know what the PS4 or the Xbox One have to offer. I believe their choice in HDMI only was a good choice however would have been nice to include both options. Plus with the availability of upscaling and to see these classic games in high definition is an experience in itself especially to anyone who grew up playing those games. BIG DRAW BACK though is there controller. It's not ergonomic, it's not nice to the touch, it's EXTREMELY loud and clicky and just not worth using but that's my own opinion. I recommend getting original controllers which this system supports the use of either original NES, SNES, or even sega genesis controllers or if you have your hopes up for wireless gaming then I HIGHLY recommend 8bitdo's line of Bluetooth controllers. They have excellent build quality, wonderful performance (even though a bit hard to pair the first time), and are decently priced. All around the system is very impressive. They've still got room for improvement but all together I recommend the system to anyone who wants to dabble in retro gaming.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 12 Apr, 2018
Retron 5
The Retron 5 is a great system for anyone who doesn't already have the original system! One of my favorite features of the Retron 5 is that it allows you to play imported games and use translation patches to allow you to play games in your own language. The colors and sound are great! The system is a great space saver with the ability to allow you to play games from the following systems right out of the box: Super Nintendo/Super Famicom, Nintendo, Famicom, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance. With an adaptor that is sold by Hyperkin for the Retron 5, you can play Sega Game Gear, Sega Master System Cartridge and Sega Master System Card games. Such great value all in one system.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Apr, 2016
Awesome all in one retro arcade
The system works great and is definitely worth the money. The only thing that I can say that should be a bit of a warning is to make sure that if you plan on using super famicom games on the system you have to be really gentle putting the cartridge in because of the space being so tight and when you pull the cartridge out pull it straight up so that it doesn't bend the pins. I have used it for famicom and super famicom games and they have worked perfectly from the get go. The controller takes a little getting used to but definitely functions really well.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Jul, 2017
Retro Dream
The Retron 5 is an amazing machine. It enables you to play games from the nes, snes, genesis, famicom, super famicom, GB, GB Color, GB Advance, Mega Drive. It allows you to save any game anywhere in the game. Hdmi for hd output in 720p. A bargain at $150. Highly recommend this to anyone that is a fan of the retro games. You wont be disappointed.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 23 Jun, 2016
A good gaming system to play the bulk of your older games.
The Retron 5 plays Nes, SNes, Gameboy, Genesis and Famicon games. It can use the controllers from the Nes, SNes and Genesis or you can use the bluetooth controller that is compatible with the system. Upscaling on the graphics, good sound and easy hookup to modern televisions. What a great way to breathe life into your old games and flea market finds.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Jun, 2016
Bringing back childhoods everywhere
What can I say? Develop a product that bring backs everyone's childhood and it will be a winner. I have spent a lot of time since I purchased this playing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! The best part is that it up scales the graphics and it look even better than I remembered. I also noticed that it has significantly less trouble reading the cartridge than my old NES does. No more of the sticking you finger over the slot and blow in the cartridge, tap the top, and keep hitting reset hoping the game will eventually play. Definitely worth the money. Love the wireless controller and the option to plug in original controllers. Very easy to hook to modern TV only requiring a HDMI cable! Your childhood is begging you to GET ON OF THESE!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 26 Jan, 2016
Fantastic Machine
I am 63 yrs. old and still enjoy video gaming. I especially enjoy "retro" gaming, meaning, games from earlier years. Most of these games are on cartridges, with some being on CDs. The Retron 5 plays these cartridge games flawlessly and with enhanced graphics and sound. The Retron 5 uses only an HDMI connection so that you can play and enjoy these games on your HD TV or your HD Monitor (like mine). It displays the graphics for these games in full 1080p mode which is Blue Ray quality. The games that the Retron 5 plays are Super Nintendo, Nintendo, Sega Genesis, Gameboy (original Gameboy), Gameboy Color, Gameboy Advance, Famicom (Japanese Nintendo), Super Famicom (Japanese Super Nintendo), and Sega Mega Drive (European Sega Genesis). The Retron 5 comes with a Bluetooth wireless controller and it accepts actual Super Nintendo, Nintendo, and Sega Genesis controllers as well (2 of each). These controllers plug into the sides of the Retron 5. It has provisions for cheat codes and accepts SD cards to store the cheat codes on and also store more saved games on. With all of this, plus extreme ease of set up, this a fantastic machine that is well worth the price. I highly recommend this machine to anyone who enjoys "retro" gaming as much as I do.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Dec, 2015
Absolutely Amazing
Really amazing product. At first, the wireless retron controller is going to feel weird, but you will get used to it. It's actually the best controller for SNES + NES, for Genesis it's a little wanky. I used to hold my genesis controller goofy though. If you don't like the controller, you can plug in the original retro peripherals. It says it plays "GBA" games, but it also plays the original game boy + gameboy advance carts. (Which I assumed, but couldn't confirm until I tested it) Super reliable. My advice, if you're going to order this, go ahead and order a second controller and a memory card for storing rom saves. Won't regret it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
