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The '''RetroN 3''' is a clone console manufactured by Hyperkin, which first appeared on the market in 2009. Taking advantage of expired patents, it combines an NES, an Super NES, and a [[Sega Mega Drive]] console into a single unit. It followed the RetroN 1 (a NES clone) and the C2 gaming system (a NES/SNES clone). It currently retails for $69.99 in North America, and is available in red and black variations.
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The '''RetroN 3''' is a clone console manufactured by Hyperkin, which first appeared on the market in 2009. Taking advantage of expired patents, it combines an NES, an Super NES, and a [[Sega Mega Drive]] console into a single unit. The Mega Drive section is based on the TCT-6801 console-on-a-chip. It followed the RetroN 1 (a NES clone) and the C2 gaming system (a NES/SNES clone). It retailed for $69.99 in North America, and was available in red and black variations.
  
Though the system comes bundled with two wireless controllers, it is notable for being the first clone system to allow all three types of console controller (NES, SNES and MD) to be inserted into the unit and used. However, there is a switch to select which console to play, and each type of controller maps to their specific console (so it isn't possible to play NES or SNES games with a Mega Drive controller). The system is also compatible with more games than previous attempts, such as the rival [[Yobo FC3 Plus]].
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Though the system comes bundled with two wireless controllers, it is notable for being the first clone system to allow all three types of console controller (NES, SNES and MD) to be inserted into the unit and used. However, there is a switch to select which console to play, and each type of controller maps to their specific console (so it isn't possible to play NES or SNES games with a Mega Drive controller). The system is also compatible with more games than previous attempts, such as the rival [[Yobo FC3 Plus]]. It has composite video and s-video outputs (although the NES section does not work with s-video) and a Overseas/Japan region switch for the Mega Drive section.
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Hyperkin later released an updated version of the console called the '''RetroN 3 2.4GHz Edition'''. It included RF-based wireless controllers instead of the IR-based wireless controllers of the original console, and was available in red, black and blue variations. Some versions also included a 4-in-1 SNES multicart.
  
 
==Photo gallery==
 
==Photo gallery==
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Retron3 Grey.jpg|Grey model
 
Retron3 Grey.jpg|Grey model
 
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RetroN3 internal.jpg|Console internals
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RetroN3 2.4GHz Red.jpg|Red 2.4GHz model
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RetroN3 2.4GHz Black.jpg|Black 2.4GHz model
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RetroN3 2.4GHz Blue.jpg|Blue 2.4GHz model
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RetroN3 2.4GHz Red 4-in-1.jpg|Red 2.4GHz model with 4-in-1 cart
 
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==External Link==
 
==External Link==
*[http://hyperkin.com/index.php/retro-gaming.html RetroN 3 (and other similar consoles) at Hyperkin's website]
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*[https://www.hyperkin.com/retro/retron-3.html RetroN 3 at Hyperkin's website]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 01:18, 16 July 2018

Retron3.jpg
RetroN 3
Manufacturer: Hyperkin
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
US
$69.9969.99

The RetroN 3 is a clone console manufactured by Hyperkin, which first appeared on the market in 2009. Taking advantage of expired patents, it combines an NES, an Super NES, and a Sega Mega Drive console into a single unit. The Mega Drive section is based on the TCT-6801 console-on-a-chip. It followed the RetroN 1 (a NES clone) and the C2 gaming system (a NES/SNES clone). It retailed for $69.99 in North America, and was available in red and black variations.

Though the system comes bundled with two wireless controllers, it is notable for being the first clone system to allow all three types of console controller (NES, SNES and MD) to be inserted into the unit and used. However, there is a switch to select which console to play, and each type of controller maps to their specific console (so it isn't possible to play NES or SNES games with a Mega Drive controller). The system is also compatible with more games than previous attempts, such as the rival Yobo FC3 Plus. It has composite video and s-video outputs (although the NES section does not work with s-video) and a Overseas/Japan region switch for the Mega Drive section.

Hyperkin later released an updated version of the console called the RetroN 3 2.4GHz Edition. It included RF-based wireless controllers instead of the IR-based wireless controllers of the original console, and was available in red, black and blue variations. Some versions also included a 4-in-1 SNES multicart.

Photo gallery

Physical scans

Mega Drive, (red)
Retron3 Red Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngRetron3 Red Box Front.jpg
Cover
Mega Drive, (black)
Retron 3 Black Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngRetron 3 Black Box Front.jpg
Cover

External Link

References


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