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4:25 pm
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February 12, 2013
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Does anyone here use / own a clone system?
If so, what do you like / dislike about it?
I’ve considered getting one (Retron 3 specifically) as a spacesaver, though it is uuuugly.
Now playing: SNES - Phalanx, R-Type III, Genesis - Bio Hazard Battle, PS3 - Dragon's Crown
11:52 am
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February 12, 2013
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I’ve seem people selling them, but nothing truly beats the original.
11:57 am
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True, though the clones have less wear and tear and some can replace multiple systems. I hope they keep getting better.
Now playing: SNES - Phalanx, R-Type III, Genesis - Bio Hazard Battle, PS3 - Dragon's Crown
7:13 pm
February 12, 2013
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I had the retro duo and it was ok but games got stuck in it and for some strange reason it caused radios to have static. They do make a portable SNES and NES but for some strange reason they kept the region lockout tabs in it unlike their systems, which is the only plus to the systems is they are region free except PAL I think.
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February 12, 2013
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That sounds like a sweet deal, Hector. How much do those cost?
10:36 pm
February 12, 2013
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This is as good as it gets http://www.ebay.com/itm/RETRO-…..1e77b4163d this is the region free one not sure about nes though. Here’s the portable http://www.ebay.com/itm/FC16-G…..3f174e23b9. They’re OK but not as good as the actual system.
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March 14, 2012
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for those interested hyperkin supaboy is another SNES portable that can also act as s system if you hook it up to the TV. Still testing it thoroughly so look for a future article as part of my peripheral series
Exploring the New World on Nintendo Switch. Currently Playing: Zelda BOTW, Octopath Traveler, Sonic Mania, Yoku's Island Express, Mega Man 11. Currently Watching: Marble Hornets, Luther, Black Mirror, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 5. Currently Reading: Influence by Robert Cialdini.
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I’ve been curious about the SupaBoy for a while now.
Does the SupaBoy come with a stand or anything to hold it up while being used as a system? Does it work with standard SNES cords or does it require its own?
Now playing: SNES - Phalanx, R-Type III, Genesis - Bio Hazard Battle, PS3 - Dragon's Crown
9:13 am
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No stand, but it DOES come with evertything it needs to function as a Console. Video out cables and a plugin. Original controllers plug into the supaboy for console play.
Exploring the New World on Nintendo Switch. Currently Playing: Zelda BOTW, Octopath Traveler, Sonic Mania, Yoku's Island Express, Mega Man 11. Currently Watching: Marble Hornets, Luther, Black Mirror, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 5. Currently Reading: Influence by Robert Cialdini.
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So apparently the Retron 4 is coming soon. It’ll play NES, SNES, GBA and Genesis games. Most importantly, it’ll have HDMI out. If it looks decent on an HDTV, I might have to spring for one.
Now playing: SNES - Phalanx, R-Type III, Genesis - Bio Hazard Battle, PS3 - Dragon's Crown
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February 11, 2012
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Maybe when all the Super Nintendo consoles die out, I’ll buy a clone system. Until then I’ll keep my trusty consoles. 
6:36 pm
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In the past, clones have been inferior to the originals in just about every way, though the use of HDMI in newer clones intrigues me!
I must admit, I recently purchased a clone controller to replace an original controller whose cord was starting to fray. It actually wasn’t bad, but then again, it wasn’t exactly good either. The best part about it is the look. Just might have to do a review for it!
Now playing: SNES - Phalanx, R-Type III, Genesis - Bio Hazard Battle, PS3 - Dragon's Crown
10:02 pm
February 25, 2013
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Does snes9x count?
pro: no getting up to switch games, compatibility is great, custom rom
cons: controllers
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May 23, 2012
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Could you imagine this but compatible with ALL games of ANY region! Then maybe I’d buy a clone system.
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February 12, 2013
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Retron 5 looks pretty tempting. The HDMI output is the main selling point for me. Have they announced the retail price yet?
Now playing: SNES - Phalanx, R-Type III, Genesis - Bio Hazard Battle, PS3 - Dragon's Crown
9:26 pm
November 7, 2013
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I own a Supaboy, the design is awesome!, plays almost any game, it is compatible with the game genie and the mouse for Mario Paint.
Issues:
It doesn’t run the japanese version of Mario RPG, you need the one made in Mexico
It doesn’t run the mexican version of Kirby’s super star, you have to get the one made in Japan (confusing huh?)
Yoshi’s Island freezes constantly
Some versions have sound issues, hardware issues not software, the kind that make it not work after a couple of months.
Other than that all games work wonderfully, even repros and Super famicom games.
9:28 pm
November 7, 2013
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Fortunately (?) I own the Japanese Kirby but not the Mexican Mario RPG :/
10:43 pm
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February 12, 2013
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Thanks for the info Aldo Chan!
Mario RPG doesn’t work with most clone systems due to the SA-1 chip. The issue with Yoshi’s Island is probably due to the Super FX 2 chip in the cart. Clones usually don’t do well with special chips (which a lot of SNES games were using by the end of the system’s life).
Apparently the Retron 5 is shooting for full compatibility. It will be interesting to see how close they can get.
Now playing: SNES - Phalanx, R-Type III, Genesis - Bio Hazard Battle, PS3 - Dragon's Crown
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