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Product Information
Hyperkin Retron 5 is a console that supports wireless Internet connectivity. Thanks to the integrated processor, this gray NTSC console offers seamless gaming experience. In addition, the device helps you enjoy your favorite games every time.Product Identifiers
BrandHyperkin
MPNM01688-GR
UPC0813048014355
ModelRetron 5
eBay Product ID (ePID)172715199
Product Key Features
PlatformHyperkin
Region CodeRegion Free
ColorGray
TypeConsole
Additional Product Features
EditionLaunch Edition
Console ColorGray
Manufacturer ColorGray
Internet ConnectivityWireless
Product NameHyperkin Retron 5
Ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- 21 Aug, 2017Most favourable review
Retron 5
The Retron 5 is great for the gamer that does not own the original systems or wants to play your old retro games in good looking HD. It is good overall system but does not come close to 100% compatibility but will play most old games also make sure you load the latest firmware update for system. One thing that I want to point out is the system will not play light gun games. The controller for system is not very good at all but this easy fix by just buying some original controllers which work great on the system. If they would come out with one 100% compatible a better controller and light gin games worked on I would give it 5 stars instead of four.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Oct, 2017Most critical review
Good except for the death grip pins...
Within 3 days, the nes slot pins got bent out a little because they grip the cart so tightly, and after carefully trying to bend them back, the nes slot barely works. I have to push the cart to one side to get it to download the rom to the retron 5. I recommend you lube up the pins with a tiny bit of electrical grease or some vaseline first. I did this by using an old nes game i didn't care about, even though it didn't damage the game. When I put in another nes game and then pulled it out, it was very easy, and no death grip.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 10 Oct, 2021
Great Retro Fun
This is quite an impressive console. I've seen these over the years but I never got one until the other day. I had the Retron 3 HD, which was nice until the SNES portion went out. I also have the Retron 1 HD, SupaRetron HD and MegaRetron HD. But, having all of those hooked up at once takes up too much room. I wanted another all in 1 solution to replace the Retron 3 HD, and this seemed like a logical step up from that console. Unlike those other consoles, this one uses emulation to play the games, which has advantages and disadvantages. One advantage is that it will play some NES cartridges that won't play on system on a chip hardware clones, like Afterburner and Gauntlet. I have both of those and neither work with SOC clones, but they run like champs on the Retron 5. It's also nice having a dedicated slot for Famicom games, since I own a handful of them and had to use an adapter for them previously. On the negative side, I haven't been able to get any homebrews or reproduction carts to work on this, despite the box claiming they will. I have a couple games I backed on Kickstarter and neither will work, but they will on some SOC clones. Also, the more recent licensed releases from Retro-Bit: Holy Diver, R-Type 2 pack and Jaleco Brawler's pack won't work. As far as classic cartridges go, I had graphical issues with Ms. Pac-Man for the NES (black Tengen cartridge) and there was no sound when racing on Top Gear 2 for the SNES. Also, VirtuaRacing for the Genesis won't work, but I really wasn't expecting it to. Still, with 130 cartridges tested, I have less than 10 that won't work. I don't own any GameBoy Advance cartridges, but I own original GameBoy and GameBoy Color carts and those work great. The ones enhanced for the Super GameBoy will play with the enhancements, such as special color schemes and border art, which is nice. I've also tested some Master System games using the Power Base Mini adapter and they work great. So, the compatibility isn't bad at all. The hardware itself is solid. I've not had any issues with the cartridge slots being too tight. Though, I have a more recent release, the box has a 2021 copyright and it came with the latest firmware already installed. So, it's possible they fixed those cartridge slot issues. I know they have worked on their pin connectors in recent years. The controller the console comes with is hot garbage, but luckily I have lots of controllers, both classic and after market controllers to use. So, who is this console for? People like me. I have some old cartridges, some that I bought as far back as 25 years ago. And I still buy cartridges for these systems. I just wanted to play them, I'm not hung up on the perfect gaming experience. I honestly couldn't tell you if some of these game are running a little bit differently than they did originally. I'm sure some are, but that really doesn't bother me. I live in an apartment, so I don't really have room for a CRT with a bunch of systems hooked up to it, I play games on my 55" UHDTV in my living room. This console does what I need it to, it runs my old cartridges. So, if you're like me and you just want to play some good old games on a modern TV, this is the way to go.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 23 Jun, 2017
Happy so far!
Wanted to play all types of games but of course I have to find them. So, far I've played my SEGA Genesis games and they work fantastic! I played GBA games and my only complaint is the sound is awful like nails on a chalk board but that only happens on the GameBoy games because they technically aren't supposed to be played on a tv lol! When I find even older games I'll update my review but I'm really happy with it. Especially since my actual SEGA's AV cable has been going out on me!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 06 Apr, 2016
Nostalgia bomb
It's like having your entire childhood in one convenient little package. It plays all of your old games, and if you don't have any old games, you can find some just about anywhere they sell used books and/or vintage toys (not to mention on ebay). Exactly what I wanted. Plus, it plays on hdtv's.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 07 Mar, 2017
Retron 5 thoughts
Amazing value for what it does, our favorite classic games get the HD treatment! If you're gonna "plug n play" then this system gets "5 stars" from me. If you want to get the most out of he system (updated; library, patches, cheats, game translations, bug fixes, additional Bluetooth control support etc.), then it requires a bit more research and effort. So it gets 4 stars from me, still a great system without the updates and enhanced features.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Aug, 2016
Great system
Set up and use of this system is easy. The only thing is updating the firmware is impossible at the time of me writing this review. Hyperkin needs to update their website. Using the Retron 5 to play old games is convenient and thats why i bought the system. Audio sounds very good on most games and in some cases better than original system. Games look good and you can filter the image. System menu easy to navigate. You can still save games to carts that have battery back up, and save states 10 slots per game, which was another selling point for me. Highly recommend this for a veteran or beginner to retro video games.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 03 Dec, 2015
Amazing! Where was this thing when I was 10?
The ability to play all of the games from my childhood on one console is priceless. I was afraid that the games would look crummy blown up in HD, but the opposite is true. The games look absolutely gorgeous! Streets of Rage looks like an actual arcade game! The Mode 7 SNES stuff looks amazing and crisp. The filters are fun to play with, and some of them can make the sprites look almost like vector graphics (results vary from game to game, though). I enjoy playing the games with the scanlines on as it makes it feel more like I'm playing on an old CRTV. The only thing that sucks is no lightgun support, but that's not necessarily the Retron's fault; non-cathode ray TVs simply don't work with the old lightgun technology). All in all, I highly recommend this console. I picked up the gray and purple model as it resembles the SNES that I always wanted as a child but never had.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 29 Jul, 2020
Retron 5
I love this thing. The UI is easy to work with and the picture quality is amazing. The only thing I see wrong is that the NES port became loose very quickly. The SNES and genesis ports have been starting tight so far.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 17 Aug, 2017
Great System!
The Retron 5 is a great all-in-one system for retro gaming. It plays a multitude of formats: NES, SNES, GENESIS, FAMICOM, SUPER FAMICOM, GB, GBC, GBA and with an adapter can also play: MASTER SYSTEM and GAME GEAR games. I have bought the adapter and I haven't had any problems playing any of my sega game gear games on it. Also, for FAMICOM and SUPER FAMICOM games, you can use translation patches (Japanese to English language) to play games in english using an SD Card. Overall, this is a great system and the only negative is the remote control that comes with the system. It is a bit clunky and I personally use my SNES or Genesis controllers to play my games.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
