Why is a thread asking about how the Retron systems are, talking about PC emulators?
It's a genuinely interesting topic, and people with actual Retron experience should definitely speak up, as I'd also like to know some personal experiences with how these things are, quality-wise.
KylieDog said:
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Yeah, you're right. But I noticed the OP is from the US so it doesn't help him -_-
Baalzamon said:
Emulators themselves are not illegal. I know that for 100% fact. So if I purchase a Hyperkin, and then play actual cartridges purchased by me on the Hyperkin, it most definitely isn't illegal. I'm just wondering if people think it is worth it, or if I should may look for downloadable titles instead for the classic era, or if I should just purchase the consoles, and deal with them being less reliable. |
The emulator itself would not be illegal if not for the fact that they all require bios files from the original systems which belong to Nintendo/Sega/Sony which are all illegal to reverse engineer to then use as the core of an emulator program, I'm sorry but if you are using files from a console protected by law in something else you are breaking the law in most countries anyway.
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| ganoncrotch said: The emulator itself would not be illegal if not for the fact that they all require bios files from the original systems which belong to Nintendo/Sega/Sony which are all illegal to reverse engineer to then use as the core of an emulator program, I'm sorry but if you are using files from a console protected by law in something else you are breaking the law in most countries anyway. |
I'm surprised Nintendo hasn't actively gone after Hyperkin then, considering they have been around for quite a while, and are even sold at some retailers.
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| DevilRising said: Why is a thread asking about how the Retron systems are, talking about PC emulators? It's a genuinely interesting topic, and people with actual Retron experience should definitely speak up, as I'd also like to know some personal experiences with how these things are, quality-wise. |
Well, somebody tried telling me that I should just use PC emulators.
Regardless, I would really like to hear input from somebody who has actually used a Retron system before. I don't expect it to be the most amazing thing in the world. The idea is that I can get about 5 different systems that I would want to use for only $140, and have it all in one.
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Baalzamon said:
Well, somebody tried telling me that I should just use PC emulators. Regardless, I would really like to hear input from somebody who has actually used a Retron system before. I don't expect it to be the most amazing thing in the world. The idea is that I can get about 5 different systems that I would want to use for only $140, and have it all in one. |
Sorry for thread derailing :/
I hear there are issues with the Retron 5. It has emulation issues I hear.
| Teeqoz said:
Sorry for thread derailing :/ |
No worries, I didn't really make clear I wasn't too interested in computer emulation :)
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I have had 2 retron 3s. The one worked for 2 years before the SNES section went bad. I just got my second a few months ago and it works fine except the power button is a lil sticky. (Not terrible for $60)
The only issue i've had with the 3s (This has been solved with the 5s because the 5 uses a HDMI output) is resolution mismatches on LCD TVs. The 3 outputs the native resolutions of the older systems (Sub 480i) while the 5 has a hardware upscaler. I got around the issue by using an RF modulator box and transformed the raw RCA Video into Analog NTSC RF.
The only games you may have issue with are SNES and Genesis games that use things like the Super FX chip. Everything else runs fine on my 3 with original controllers.
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Baalzamon said:
Well, somebody tried telling me that I should just use PC emulators. Regardless, I would really like to hear input from somebody who has actually used a Retron system before. I don't expect it to be the most amazing thing in the world. The idea is that I can get about 5 different systems that I would want to use for only $140, and have it all in one. |
Oh I understand that. It's just that a friend of mine and I have been thinking seriously about getting either Retron 4 or 5 lately. I'm very interested to hear more gamer experiences with it. The controller looks like garbage for 5, but the one for 4 looks fine, except 4 seems to be impossible to find for some reason. Retro 3 also looks fine, except that it only plays NES, SNES and Genesis. 5 obviously looks like the best, as it plays 9 "different" systems (NES, Famicom, SNES, Super Famicom, Genesis, Game Boy, GBC, GBA, Mega Drive). But there's the controller it comes with (you can plug in real system controllers).
I'm just curious if it's worth the trouble or not. Have an old NES, SNES, and Genesis and TG16, but the last two are missing the power chords or RF Switch, and while the NES is fine, the SNES seems to be on the fritz a bit. It would be nice to have something to continue playing them on, and it would be a nifty bonus to be able to play old GB system games on tv too.
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