Hyperkin RetroN 1 AV Gaming Console for NES (Gray) – NES
$ 24.99
Price: $24.99
(as of Mar 10, 2025 20:25:08 UTC – Details)
Hyperkin RetroN 1 AV Gaming Console for NES (Gray) – NES
Compatible with NES cartridges and controllers
Customers say
Customers find the video game console functional and a good value for money. They say it works well with most games and controllers, including light guns. Many consider it a decent clone of the original NES system, a nice alternative to buying a used system. The compact design is also appreciated. However, some customers have issues with cartridge fit and build quality. Opinions vary on sound and video quality.
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Amazon Customer –
Great Nes clone
I really am loving my Retron 1. It plays great and works with all my games I’ve tried on it. This is a great system to get if you are looking. Plus the colors and price are great.
Sara Lewis –
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Works very good, better than expected! Definitely worth $25. Great way to play your old NES games.
Hulkdad –
Pretty decent clone NES experience
I recently came into possession of a CRT television and attached my Retron 3 HD to it. While I loved that system, it unfortunately would not work with the NES Zapper when connected to the TV through the analog composite video connection.I had a suspicion that it was due to the video portion of the SOC and so opted for the Retron 1 AV (non-HDMI) unit to test. This device appears to work with light guns just fine. I’ve used 2 NES Zappers and 1 Hyperkin third-party Zapper and they work perfectly.The audio reproduction is good, not great with most games sounding reasonably accurate and the occasional audio chunkiness here and there.Video is a mixed bag. While the visuals look accurately sharp and colored, there are some noticeable artifacts in some games (though admittedly, this could be due to degradation of the ancient cartridges.) I also have an issue with the image being just a bit off center. The image appears to be shifted to the right about an eighth of an inch. It just barely cuts off the right side of the screen, but it is rarely an issue and hasn’t affected gameplay and is easy to ignore, but it is an issue nonetheless.The device is compact and light, feeling a bit like a kid’s toy… which it is, but for the price, it easily meets expectations and I don’t get the feeling that it’s going to fall apart in the near future.Overall, if you need a good, inexpensive, analog solution with great hardware compatibility, then this is an excellent device.
Tim S –
Works great
I researched for hours over what type of an NES clone to buy. I tried to buy several used Nintendo nes systems and none worked. I spent hours trying to clean/fix one too, never worked. I finally decided to order this system since the price was so affordable. This system was able to play every single game I had and works great. Video and sound quality was perfect. It is compatible with original nes controllers as well. If you are on the fence and just want to test or play older games, this was not a disappointment at all. Get this one!!
timelady –
Do not buy this under any circumstances
This is tempting to get since it’s literally the cheapest NOAC (Nintendo on a chip) on Amazon.This did not work with any of my game cartridges on the first try. I had to repeatedly put them in and out of the slot in order to try to get them to work. Then for the few working games I had, when I tried pulled them out it had an incredible DEATH GRIP on the cartridge. Finally, I heard something *snap* inside the device and no more gaming.I’d return this if Amazon’s shipping fee to return wasn’t about a third of what I paid for this.Saving up for an AV Famicom and a converter for NES games instead!
Gary G –
Hyperkin RetroN 1 AV Gaming…
I had no problems with this item works great. 5 star reviewâ¦
tintltd –
Not bad for $25.00
Small, compact, and plays most NES games. Some Issues are Battletoads will freeze up. Rad Racer 2 has glitches and Kung Fu does not work but it will on the ever-drive cart. It does play the ever-drive N8 cartridge. Something the Retron 1 HD didn’t do. The controller feels great. Although it doesn’t bother me some may not like that there isn’t a ratio switch so the picture is stretched wide on HD TV’s. the cartridge slot is tight at first but loosens up after a while. Retro gaming prices are through the roof these days. So this is a nice cheap alternative.
Rick –
LOVE THIS
This thing is just about perfect for playing on a retro CRT. All of my games work flawlessly and I love the controller it comes with. Itâs also really small and due to the top loader- more reliable. Donât spend $100 on a beat up old NES that will require a ton of maintenance- get this.
Welder Gabriel de Paula –
Qualidade, controle bom!
Chemical sheep –
The system itself is fine, I was tested it with both a PAL and NTSC cartridge, as well as a third party multicart. They all work fine although some multicarts may not be compatible with it. One thing to note is that the AV output seems to be NTSC, so while thats fine with my housemate’s modern TV that accepts both PAL and NTSC video, on my old CRT TV everything shows up in black and whiteIf you plan to buy this to play it on a CRT TV for the proper retro experience, keep in mind that you will need to find a solution for this. I haven’t tried it yet but I imagine that you need some kind of converter to turn the NTSC signal into PAL
Thiago M. –
Console veio com imagem preto e branco infelizmente. Testei em todos os sistemas de cores da TV e não funcionou,
Aaron smith –
A good replacement nes if you don’t want to use your OG nes .. but I did find it s spend up the frame rate on some of my games so super mario runs to fast as it’s making it run at 60 FPS then the OG runs at 50 FPS in the UK the music goes faster you will notice it right away but you get used to it
Dakota Starr –
Cheaply made, plays games at triple speed. Music and picture quality awful. Sounds like something from the 1920s.