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Pros: it's under $20, plays most games, is lightgun-compatible, it's small, the controllers are good, sound for most games works fine. Lots of games work as intended and without a lot of a difference. Cons: It grips cartridges very heavily (common issue with Famiclones), cartridges tend to have some wiggle and can require fussing with them or blowing cart to run fine, cartridge connector is not very good and pins lift a little after repeated use, sound is not perfect on every game (Super Mario Bros, for instance, seems to almost be missing a sound channel or something), plastic housing on console and controllers is cheap plastic, a rare video image jump to left and right, PCB looks cheaply put together inside and components are not very good quality. Missed opportunities: no branding on the controllers which makes them look bare in the top-middle, no coax out (RCA only, mono audio/yellow and white plugs only), voltage is 6V which throws off being able to use USB for power input, could've used ABS plastic and they didn't, could've used better components but didn't. Things I love: the controllers are actually pretty good and feature turbo and slow, aside from no branding and cheap outer housing. Most games work just fine with little difference. It's compact, about the size of 2 NES cartridges. It's simple and easy to set up, aside from some catridge frustrations. Thoughts: You know, Hyperkin, if you just made your console with quality parts, you could charge more money, build brand loyalty, and I would totally buy it. I would drop $50 on the same device but with sturdier plastic, professionally made PCB with quality components, and a better cartridge connector. Your concept is phenomenal but you're held back by how cheap it was made.Read full review
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The unit I received seems to be in '"like new" condition and arrived in just a few days from ordering. I bought it for a disabled friend and forgot how cumbersome the operation was and how poor the quality of low pixel count graphics were. The product was as represented....... I just remember how great Nintendo seemed back in the 80s and forgot how far we've come since then. Keeping that in mind, I will be more diligent in future selections. I always have been pleased with ebay and still am.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
A nice price for a nostalgic video game console. A great way to play many excellent first generation games. I bought RBI baseball, Tecmo Bowl, and Super Mario/Duck Hunt right away and couldn't be happier re-living some great games that I thought I would never play again. Game controllers are different from original NES, but easy to use. They don't seem as durable, although I no longer need them to survive college parties like my original machine ;) The gun actually worked better than what I remember the gun that came with my old NES system did. I love the compact size. I can easily store it in minimal space and take out when I want to play some good games and bring back some good memories. My overall rating is a 4 because I am not sure how durable the machine is. I do highly recommend the machine because the price is a great deal.Read full review
I was a little worried and and unsure about getting this little console. I got a retro duo about 6 months ago (which is basically the same thing inside)and it was a disaster both in quality and performance. This one by hyperkin at least works as advertised. i tested my only 2 remaining nes games, ninja gaiden and gyruss and worked great. cartridge insertion can be a little tricky just be careful. my only complain is the quality of the controllers. if you press pause with too much force it glitches turning on and off. better get some replacements or even better get some vintage ones. in all a great purchased for $15 to $20 dollars.
I'm very happy for it.....I forget to note warranty avalible...I'm as delicate as considering it to be metal. Really a strong sence of metal plastic in form of content....sherry is very happy. 😎
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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