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Reviewing RetroDuo Portable v2.0 by Retro-Bit SNES/NES Console

Unboxing & review of the RetroDuo Portable v2.0 from Retro-Bit. A handheld gaming system that plays original SNES, NES & Genesis cartridges (w/ adapters) using hardware emulation. Purchase…

So what is included in the box?

2 Controllers included

5V AC Adapter for Energy Efficiency

Compatible with original 16-bit controllers

Dual Game Cartridge Slots

S-Video Connection Capability

Getting in all set-up was a breeze.  Just took everything out of their individual wrappers, and started putting it together.  Minus the controllers, all the cables hook up to the back of the unit.  I was able to easily connect the cables between the gaming system, and my TV.  All the cables are color coded, its like a game, just match the right colors to the specific plugs.

Once everything was hooked up, we put a NES Cartridge in, in this case Tecmo Super Bowl 14 (its an aftermarket remake of the classic game with updated stats, plays, and graphics) and turned it on, changed the TV mode from HDMI to auxiliary in our case, and there it was, right up on the TV, retro goodness.

Had a few small learning curves with how the buttons are programmed on the controllers included, being that they based on the Super NES controller, the A and B buttons for NES games, are really Y=B and B=A, and once you can remember that, playing games was a cinch.  There is a switch on top of the system to switch between 8-bit (NES) and 16-bit (SNES) easily.

I love having the dual functionality of both systems.  I love that games I loved as a kid can be brought to life again, and enjoyed not only by my wife, but family as well as friends also. A few impressions.

Sound playback on the NES is not as good as the SNES

Colors were slightly off on some of the NES games I tried, but overall was a good gaming experience.

Slight learning curve on the controllers especially with NES games.  Controllers responded better with repeated use.

Small form factor, and easy to set up.

My overall impression, is a must have for people who want to be able to use what they have or search for what they used to like to play, holding tournaments on vintage games sounds like a great party idea too, so where can you get yours?  Grab it here, from Innex Inc.  for only $59.99.  Here are some additional screen shots from what I took:

Be sure to check them out on their Facebook and Twitter pages as well.  I was provided a sample copy of this system for the purpose of this review, no other compensation was given and all opinions are my own and original.  Thanks for stopping by A Medic’s World, keep an eye out, I have one to give away too!

Retro Duo Review and Setup – RetroDuo NES & Super Nintendo Game System

Best Games 4 U – This is a nice nintendo video game systems video I found:

Retro Duo Game System at: http://www.dascheap.com/retroduo-console-snes-nes-dual-2in1-system-clone-silver-blac.html The Old Skool Fool and crew gives us a ha…

GameSpot guides you through the launch and significance of the NES for Video Game History Month. Video Rating: 4 / 5

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My buddy is bringing back his collection from VT tomorrow, and I bought A Link to the Past today.