Retro-Bit Retro Duo 2 in 1 Console System – for Original NES/SNES, & Super Nintendo Games – Black/Red
$59.99
Price: $59.99
(as of Dec 16, 2024 20:54:56 UTC – Details)
2 game cartridge slots. Compatible with Original NES and SNES games
S-Video Connection Capability
Includes 2 wired controllers. Includes AV/S video cable. Includes 5V AC Adapter
Compatible with Original Port 16-bit SNES controllers
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Customers find the video game console works well for playing classic NES and Super NES games. They say it’s a good value for money, with good visual quality and easy setup. However, some customers have issues with the build quality, mentioning the case is made of flimsy plastic and the controllers feel cheap. There are differing opinions on the controller quality, playability, and lightweight design.
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Retro-Bit Retro Duo 2 in 1 Console System – for Original NES/SNES, & Super Nintendo Games – Black/Red
$59.99
Recipient –
Truly a great buy.
This system is awesome. Great for endless hours of NES AND SNES fun.Play many classic NES titles, Super Mario triliogy, Legend Zelda, Mega Man, Tutrles, etc. As well as SNES classic Super Mario World, A Link to the Past and Starfox. It uses the SNES style controllers, which does not allow use for the classic NES controller, or NES zapper.It is unable to play certain games: Battletoads for NES. The game hangs after level 2, though a cheat allows you to jump to level 3. Digger T. Rock: Legend of the Lost City plays title screen,but MANY in-game crashes and graphic glitches that, render it unplayable. For Duck Hunt NES Zapper cannot be plugged in. Does work with NES to SNES adapting cables that have accessory support. However, that NES Zapper only works with a CRT TV set. Maniac Mansion just doesn’t play. Paperboy controller is not recognized. That’s really it for NES which isn’t too bad honestly.A much larger list for SNES. Most notably is Super Mario RPG, due to the NES PAL.Also ALL NES accessories DO NOT and CANNOT work unless NES to SNES adapter. That includes R.O.B.NES Zapper, Power Pad, NES Advantagem NES Max and Power Glove. Also the NES Game Genie does not. Also does not play Famicom games.Still, probably the best clone system of them all. Many clone systems struggle with Castlevania III. Works just fine on this. Star Fox is another many clones struggle with. Again not this one.Super Game Boy adapter works great. SNES game genie works great. Super Famicom games almost usually work. Retro-Bit RetroGEN Adapter Genesis to SNES Cartridge Adapter works great allowing Genesis games to play on i.System is not perfect. But much cheaper than getting a NES & SNES. Plays most games great.
Z28James –
Bought this to keep the “miles” off of my originals and for a “garage” setup.
This console claims to play NES and SNES games and I’ve found it to do so well. I’ve essentially bought it so for a few reasons. I have a big CRT TV in my garage I’d like to play NES/SNES (my consoles are inside) and I’d love to preserve my original consoles. After doing a painful amount of research I had learned that the retro duo was the most compatible out of the current lineup of clones. They all seem to have a fatal flaw and in this case it had been said that the NES sound was a bit wacky. Almost like the sound is distorted from being over driven. I had actually bought the parts needed to “fix” the sound on the NES side. I’m not sure if later version 3.0 models we’re revised but the sound for the NES sounds pretty clean and very close to the original. No mod needed. I’m more than satisfied with the NES performance. I actually pulled my apart and the NES on a chip is much different then the pictures I had seen online. It appears they have improved it although I did notice that Castlevania III no longer works.The SNES side is wonderful. You would be hard pressed to find irregularities on the SNES capability.You know what else is pretty cool about this? It uses SNES ports and this has a benefit to the NES side as well. Both the NES and SNES used the same gamepad controller chip. If you’re handy with wiring you can pick up an NES and a SNES extension cable, cut them open, match the colors and splice it back together to make yourself an adapter to use an NES controller.The included controllers are not bad and can get you by but I’d recommend you round up the originals for sure.The game slots themselves tend to really hug the cartridges. Especially the NES. The fix that I ended up with was to just keep my game genie in the slot so I’m not wrecking the console itself. You should really make it a point to find the originals but this clone console is not bad!EDIT: I decided to do a side by side comparison of Super Mario Bros. and Kickle Cubicle. The Retro Duo is spot on. Sound and all.I also decided to create an NES to SNES adapter so that I could plug in an NES controller. Fortunately, the SNES gamepad has the same gamepad microcontroller as the NES except that it has two of them to drive the extra buttons. This means they are essentially the same. I purchased a Retro-Bit SNES 6-Feet Extension Cable and an NES extension cable also by retro-bit. The wire coloring differs from the authentic NES/SNES wiring. Here is how they are laid out:NES extension cablePin # / Color1 brown2 orange3 black4 red5 yellow6 blue7 greenSNES extension cablePin # / Color1 green2 blue3 yellow4 red7 blackHere is how you need to wire them together:SNES Side / NES Sidegreen / yellowblue / orangeyellow / blackred / redblack / brownThat’s all. Now you can use a NES controller to play your NES games with the retro duo.Source of NES/SNES pin layout: […]
The Chud –
Awesome device
I had recently pulled out my NES and SNES from my parents basement to see if I could do some classic gaming. I fired up the NES, and it worked just fine. However, turning on the SNES was a completely different story. All of the games played with graphical glitches. I knew that the console itself had begun to go bad. This is too bad, because most of my young childhood gaming experiences came from playing on an SNES.I did not really want to buy a refurbished SNES, so I searched online and found this very interesting device.I received the package immediately, and could not wait to test it out. A few things to note:#1: The slots ARE tight. So pushing the games in, and pulling them out can be quite difficult.#2: The controllers are nice, but I feel like one of them is off. I hooked up an old SNES controller, and it works just fine.#3: “Some games” don’t work, but this can be worked around. I believe using a GAME GENIE can help some of these situations. I have Super Mario All-Stars, and simply booting it up does not work. However, stick it on the Game Genie, and the game plays correctly.#4: I have not noticed ANY graphical malfunctions or SOUND malfunctions from the NES side. I hooked it up to a 32 inch flat-screen, and everything seems to work just fine. Double Dragon sounded great!#5: Some peripherals don’t work, but I think I may have to try Mario Paint to confirm some of the 16 bit stuff. I also have a Super Scope, but I think that is going to be unnecessary.#6: Definitely light and plasticy. Doesn’t bother me though, it’s electronics. Pretty typical.#7: Love the overall minimalistic design! It is definitely a space saver.Overall the device is sleek, minimal (which is great), and an awesome buy for the price.
Ed –
Está genial! Puedes jugar NES y SNES en la misma consola, los controles son cómodos y funcionan a la perfección.Ojalá tuviera mejor resolución pero es la mismas que las consolas originales.
amazon buyer –
Image is perfect on my old CRT tv and the sound is loud and clear in good headphones. Games run smoothly with no input lag at all. Only a few situational fps drops in heavy games like Contra 3 and Doom, not enough to bother me. The controllers are better than i expected, very reactive. Also works with my 3rd party controller. There is a little problem with the Nes side. The slot is too big so the cartridges are loose and the slightest of movement from the console (like an accidental wire pull) will crash or restart the game. This can be solved by putting something like a folded paper between the console and the cartridge, stopping it from moving. No big deal. Off course if you want perfection you better go for an original snes. But for the low price this clone is everything i hoped for.
León –
La imagen es buena, sin llegar a ser excelente. El sonido es decente. Pero la compatibilidad es única. Muy recomendable.
BENOIT GABORIEAU –
bon produit j ais pu installer les 2 sortes de cartouche je ne suis pas un pro mais j ais retrouver des jeux que possédais mes amis
maddernfamily –
Works great..was a gift