Hardware maker Hyperkin has opened up pre-orders for its RetroN 5, a console that supports cartridges from nine different classic consoles and handhelds.
Player’s Choice lists the device at $99.99, with a launch date of December 10th. The console plays NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, GBA, Sega Genesis, Famicom, Super Famicom and Mega Drive cartridges.
The online retailer is also offering Hyperkin’s RetroN 3 for $59.99. The hardware is compatible with NES, SNES, Super Famicom, Sega Genesis and Mega Drive cartridges.
RetroN 5 outputs video via HDMI at 720p and allows owners to play both NTSC and PAL cartridges. The hardware packs a custom Bluetooth controller, along with cartridge slots for all systems and two controller ports for each console.
Hyperkin has set December 10, 2013 as the official release date for the RetroN 5. The RetroN 5 plays NES, SNES, Genesis and GBA cartridges all in one convenient console. The US release will coincide with the European release, with the MSRP set at $99.99 in the US and €89.99 in the European territories.
Hyperkin explains the delay in release was due to several key modifications made to the console shown at E3. The shell design was changed to allow for better ventilation, as well as accommodations to use the Sega Power Base Converter allowing users to play Master System cartridges on the console.
All versions of the RetroN 5 will come with an AC adapter with four variable head sockets to fit multiple regions with the voltage ranging from 110 to 240 volts.
“Retron 5 will be the most amazing classic game console.” said Steven Mar, Hyperkin’s Executive Director. “We thank everyone who has been patient and supportive of Hyperkin during development.”
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