The reason the light gun doesn't work is due to the HDTV latency. When you fire the gun the screen, it flashes white squares over all the targets on screen really quickly. Then redraws the screen graphics again. The light gun detects if it is pointing at one of the white targets. If so, then you shot an object in the game. So, an HDTV is not quick enough to display all this in a matter of 16 milliseconds. Now my 4K TV has one of the HDMI ports that can display 60 FPS and this may work. This port is used for a 4K Bluray player. I haven't tried it yet as I don't have a light gun. Anyways, that is how it works and why it doesn't work on an HDTV.
That is awesome! I'm gonna get one of these because NES on cdmi for like $40 you can't go wrong. I recommend the 150 in 1. It has 150 unique new games and all of them are really darn good. I own the 150 in 1 and no complaints haha. Take care man.
Mine didn't work. My model is the black and white Retron 1 HD. An NTSC Gradius official cart also hasn't worked. Nothing has worked on it that I've tried yet. I've heard these Retron systems (especially the Retron 1) are really hit and miss depending on which individual console you have in terms of what they'll work with. I'm going to probably have to buy a second hand NES now.
Mark Racer sorry should of showed that, it does work just fine. I keep mine on 4:3, 16:9 stretches image so some mite not like that...just depends for me.
I just got mine yesterday and it works great. One caveat though, I tried out both my original NES and NES Max control pads and the buttons aren't mapped properly and the start, select and crosspad doesn't work. Idk if it's my unit but have you tried using the original dogbone on yours?
battroidattack Issues ive had so far; Dragon Warrior, Dino Ricki, Haunted Halloween 86 all wont boot up on either of the Retron Hds i got. But boots up on the AVS or original Nes no prob.
PoseMotion The pins seems of good quality. i have no issue removing and inserting carts. A little stiff but not overly tight. I love this system for sure! Reinvigorated my desire to collect carts!
Sweet! I finally get mine Thursday. Looking forward to it. Also, I wrote some info below in another post about the NES light gun and HDTV's. If you have a light gun, a 4K TV with a 60 FPS HDMI, it might be worth trying out.
Yeah, I canceled my Amazon order when it got delayed and ordered from here... culsamsoriginalnesstore.com/products/hyperkin-retron-1-hd-gaming-console-for-nes-gray
DennisRDJr The Retron 1 HD is a hardware based NES clone, where as the Retron 5 is an emulation machine. The Retron 5 rips the rom from the cart and emulates the game. Has problems with carts that are not original releases.
Thx for the review MLP. Mine from Amazon got delayed, too. But no biggie. It'll get here. Your crazy-good Retro-Pie images have me plenty busy already.. : ) #pepsiman Isn't there an NES cart that takes an SD card? That would be perfect to plug into the Retron!
Thx guys for the replies. Guess I'll look into one of those multicarts like MLP tested out the other night. Might still get an everdrive for my OG NES...one of these days.
BfDelano posemotion posted a website below that has em in stock at retail free shipping. I cancelled mine and order from them. Was like culsams nintendo or something like that. Received in 3 days from them and no tax.
I've been seeing some people claim that when they asked Amazon about why orders aren't going out, they were giving a partial refund. I'll see if I get the same. It seems like Amazon didn't limit the number of orders, and they're expecting more than what Hyperkin can produce.
They've refunded me the price different of a regular game vs the collector's edition because of damage done due to their shipping. For some reason they tend to want to ship games that have squishable boxes (like the Fire Emblem limited editions) in bubble mailers.
BfDelano Yeah its ridiculous. Ive ordered high dollar collectibles/imports that packaging is fragile as crap, and throw in a bubble mailer. Ive ordered a 6 inch cable and its in a box lol.
From where can i get that cartridge ? Game collection is amazing !
Ummm like the other clones the sound is off, like in Super Mario Bros they swapped the tone of Mario Jumps and the background music.
I have been Super Video Game Bros. That's a good store!!!
Does this cartridge has game saves?
Think you are in PAL mode bro
Sound on Castlevania 3?
The holy grail question is this yes. Is the Castlevania 3 sound is like on the famicom or not
Does this console work with EDFC N8 (not Pro) via 60in72 pin adapter ?
I have a few of those carts I use them on retron 3 system
My brand new retron hd from GameStop has a blank screen. I am not sure if it's the used nes ring king game I bought. Someone please help.
What is the background music playing in this video?
The Paperboy theme.
that's a nice setup. someone needs to figure out a light gun game retro fit for duck hunt
I will post a solution soon. CRT will work, but you loose hdmi. We need a lightgun solution for HD TV's.
The reason the light gun doesn't work is due to the HDTV latency. When you fire the gun the screen, it flashes white squares over all the targets on screen really quickly. Then redraws the screen graphics again. The light gun detects if it is pointing at one of the white targets. If so, then you shot an object in the game. So, an HDTV is not quick enough to display all this in a matter of 16 milliseconds. Now my 4K TV has one of the HDMI ports that can display 60 FPS and this may work. This port is used for a 4K Bluray player. I haven't tried it yet as I don't have a light gun. Anyways, that is how it works and why it doesn't work on an HDTV.
I know why it doesn't work. I just love light gun games and want a proper solution
@@PoseMotion that's why CRT is great
I have a question does the 500 in 1 cart have “Godzilla Monster of Monsters!”?
That is awesome! I'm gonna get one of these because NES on cdmi for like $40 you can't go wrong. I recommend the 150 in 1. It has 150 unique new games and all of them are really darn good. I own the 150 in 1 and no complaints haha. Take care man.
The only thing keeping me from buying one it's the color palette. it seems off.
So it can play those 500 in 1 carts?
?? Does the Renton Hd take original NES cartridges ??
Nicola Tesla Yes it does
I wonder if NES Titles work with this Retron HD NES.🤔
Lol yes bro. It's just an HD version so you can play on your flat screen and not a 1980's crt TV. Yes it is still a NES just in HD.
Does this mean an everdrive n8 will work? On the clone console
Mine didn't work. My model is the black and white Retron 1 HD. An NTSC Gradius official cart also hasn't worked. Nothing has worked on it that I've tried yet. I've heard these Retron systems (especially the Retron 1) are really hit and miss depending on which individual console you have in terms of what they'll work with. I'm going to probably have to buy a second hand NES now.
I was hoping you would switch 4:3 to 16:9 just to see if it works okay... Does it???
Mark Racer sorry should of showed that, it does work just fine. I keep mine on 4:3, 16:9 stretches image so some mite not like that...just depends for me.
Thank you MLP!!!
Does the retron hd work with "duck hunt light gun". When using a/v. On an old school tv ?
Yes it does if using the av cables on a crt.
I just got mine yesterday and it works great. One caveat though, I tried out both my original NES and NES Max control pads and the buttons aren't mapped properly and the start, select and crosspad doesn't work. Idk if it's my unit but have you tried using the original dogbone on yours?
battroidattack Issues ive had so far; Dragon Warrior, Dino Ricki, Haunted Halloween 86 all wont boot up on either of the Retron Hds i got. But boots up on the AVS or original Nes no prob.
@@Madlittlepixel great review man , tell me how much is the "500"games on a cart cost ,and wear to buy it from ???
You got that art from Frank and sons huh?
Are the pins tight? If so, have they broken in any? Also, are they cheap thin wire pins or thick pins, like on the original NES? Thanks!
PoseMotion The pins seems of good quality. i have no issue removing and inserting carts. A little stiff but not overly tight. I love this system for sure! Reinvigorated my desire to collect carts!
Sweet! I finally get mine Thursday. Looking forward to it.
Also, I wrote some info below in another post about the NES light gun and HDTV's. If you have a light gun, a 4K TV with a 60 FPS HDMI, it might be worth trying out.
PoseMotion Where did you order yours from? still waiting on my Amazon order of the grey version.
Yeah, I canceled my Amazon order when it got delayed and ordered from here...
culsamsoriginalnesstore.com/products/hyperkin-retron-1-hd-gaming-console-for-nes-gray
They have an ebay page too, that shows 4 in stock.
www.ebay.com/itm/382116168365?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Is this emulation like retron 5 or clone. Don't want input lag
Deltax5 This is a hardware clone no emulation at all.
Why the hell don't these multicarts work on Retron 5 but on Retron 1?!
DennisRDJr The Retron 1 HD is a hardware based NES clone, where as the Retron 5 is an emulation machine. The Retron 5 rips the rom from the cart and emulates the game. Has problems with carts that are not original releases.
Will game genie work on it?
Thx for the review MLP. Mine from Amazon got delayed, too. But no biggie. It'll get here. Your crazy-good Retro-Pie images have me plenty busy already.. : ) #pepsiman Isn't there an NES cart that takes an SD card? That would be perfect to plug into the Retron!
jgfjgfify From what I hear the everdrive wont work on the retron 1 hd.
I have one of those (an Everdrive) and sadly, it will not play it.
Thx guys for the replies. Guess I'll look into one of those multicarts like MLP tested out the other night. Might still get an everdrive for my OG NES...one of these days.
Great multicart 500 in 1 nes
I have a retron hd nes console I think it's a great system
Purchase it at booksamillion
Still waiting or my Retro HD to ship from Amazon. -_-
BfDelano posemotion posted a website below that has em in stock at retail free shipping. I cancelled mine and order from them. Was like culsams nintendo or something like that. Received in 3 days from them and no tax.
I've been seeing some people claim that when they asked Amazon about why orders aren't going out, they were giving a partial refund. I'll see if I get the same.
It seems like Amazon didn't limit the number of orders, and they're expecting more than what Hyperkin can produce.
BfDelano Didnt think of that. They gave me 20% off my entire Nintendo Switch order for a 1 day delay lol.
They've refunded me the price different of a regular game vs the collector's edition because of damage done due to their shipping. For some reason they tend to want to ship games that have squishable boxes (like the Fire Emblem limited editions) in bubble mailers.
BfDelano Yeah its ridiculous. Ive ordered high dollar collectibles/imports that packaging is fragile as crap, and throw in a bubble mailer. Ive ordered a 6 inch cable and its in a box lol.
Nice
Games run slow, bad console
Playboy2666 Try putting the switch on bottom to NTSC. It's set to PAL as default. That's why.