Category Archives: Hyperkin

RetroN 5 finally has it’s CE certification

Posted on November 16, 2014 by frankeivind

It’s been a long an bumpy road for the Retron 5 console. Released back in June in the US, a European launch have been absent. But finally, Hyperkin have got the CE certification for Europe. But it seems you have … Continue reading →

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Retron 5 updated to firmware v2.0

Posted on September 25, 2014 by frankeivind

Over the last months, Hyperkin have released beta version of the firmware for Retron 5. But now, they have released a stable firmware v2.0. The biggest addition to last firmware (v1.6) is support for IPS/UPS patch. This means that you … Continue reading →

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Retron 5 review

Posted on September 13, 2014 by frankeivind

With Retron 5, you get a hardware that plays 9 different consoles out of the box: NES, Famicom, SNES, Super Famicom, Genesis, Mega Drive, Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance. And with the Power Base/Master System-converter, you … Continue reading →

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Retron 5 have support for the Super Nintendo mouse

Posted on July 5, 2014 by frankeivind

I bought Mario Paint here the other day with the mouse. I plugged the mouse into the Retron 5 console and it worked. You could even use the Super Nintendo mouse on the Retron 5 homescreen. Cool! Check out the … Continue reading →

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My Retron 5 has arrived

Posted on June 19, 2014 by frankeivind

Back in February I pre-ordered the black Retron 5 on Amazon.com. That was a mistakes in two ways. One, I realy like black consoles, phones etc. But the do collect dust heavily. Forgot that! The second, was that at release … Continue reading →

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Preview: Retron 5

Posted on May 25, 2014 by frankeivind

There have been much talk about the new multi-console from Hyperkin. But after much delay, the Retron 5 will be released in USA early June. I had a chance to test the console at retro gaming expo in Sandefjord, Norway … Continue reading →

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RETRON x86 announced and the RetroN 5 delayed

Posted on April 13, 2014 by frankeivind

At Midwest Gaming Classic 2014 Hyperkin announced the RETRON x86 computer. This is a box that will let you play old MS-DOS games from 1986-99. The console/computer will be released in the fall/end of 2014. Some technical specifications: ARM processor … Continue reading →

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