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title: "Retro-Bit Retro Duo 2 in 1 Console System - for Original NES/SNES - Black"
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# Ready out of the box with wired controllers & AV cables 2 built-in NES & SNES cartridge slots Compatible with original NES, SNES & Genesis accessories Retro-Bit Retro Duo 2 in 1 Console System - for Original NES/SNES - Black

**Price:** € 172.82
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## Summary

> 🎉 Relive the classics in one sleek console—because your childhood deserves an encore!

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- **What is this?** Retro-Bit Retro Duo 2 in 1 Console System - for Original NES/SNES - Black
- **How much does it cost?** € 172.82 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Accessory Friendly:** Use your vintage NES, SNES, and Genesis controllers and accessories for the authentic experience.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Comes complete with 2 wired controllers, AV/S video cable, and power adapter—start gaming instantly.
- • **Unrivaled Compatibility:** Ranked #1 for cartridge compatibility, including rare imports and 16-bit controllers.
- • **Sleek, Space-Saving Design:** Slim profile with optimized ventilation keeps your retro marathon cool and stylish.
- • **Dual Cartridge Slots, Double the Nostalgia:** Play original NES and SNES games seamlessly without swapping consoles.

## Overview

The Retro-Bit Retro Duo 2-in-1 Console is a top-rated gaming system that supports original NES and SNES cartridges with unmatched compatibility. It includes two wired controllers, AV cables, and a power adapter for immediate play. Designed with a slim, ventilated chassis, it also supports original accessories from NES, SNES, and Genesis, making it the ultimate all-in-one retro gaming hub for enthusiasts and collectors.

## Description

Get your NES and SNES games out of the garbage and dust them off! The breakthrough RetroDuo 2 in 1 System allows you to play most of your old favorites in one system. The sleek and slim design saves you space, while specially placed vents ensure that your trip down memory lane is one way, with no stops or delays due to an overheated system. The RetroDuo works with most NES and SNES games including imports from Japan, and will accept all 16-bit controllers, ans is specially designed to hold your cartridges firmly in place. It includes 2 controllers, an adapter, and AV cables, leaving you only a flip of the switch away from total nostalgia.

Review: Bought this to keep the "miles" off of my originals and for a "garage" setup. - This console claims to play NES and SNES games and I've found it to do so well. I've essentially bought it so for a few reasons. I have a big CRT TV in my garage I'd like to play NES/SNES (my consoles are inside) and I'd love to preserve my original consoles. After doing a painful amount of research I had learned that the retro duo was the most compatible out of the current lineup of clones. They all seem to have a fatal flaw and in this case it had been said that the NES sound was a bit wacky. Almost like the sound is distorted from being over driven. I had actually bought the parts needed to "fix" the sound on the NES side. I'm not sure if later version 3.0 models we're revised but the sound for the NES sounds pretty clean and very close to the original. No mod needed. I'm more than satisfied with the NES performance. I actually pulled my apart and the NES on a chip is much different then the pictures I had seen online. It appears they have improved it although I did notice that Castlevania III no longer works. The SNES side is wonderful. You would be hard pressed to find irregularities on the SNES capability. You know what else is pretty cool about this? It uses SNES ports and this has a benefit to the NES side as well. Both the NES and SNES used the same gamepad controller chip. If you're handy with wiring you can pick up an NES and a SNES extension cable, cut them open, match the colors and splice it back together to make yourself an adapter to use an NES controller. The included controllers are not bad and can get you by but I'd recommend you round up the originals for sure. The game slots themselves tend to really hug the cartridges. Especially the NES. The fix that I ended up with was to just keep my game genie in the slot so I'm not wrecking the console itself. You should really make it a point to find the originals but this clone console is not bad! EDIT: I decided to do a side by side comparison of Super Mario Bros. and Kickle Cubicle. The Retro Duo is spot on. Sound and all. I also decided to create an NES to SNES adapter so that I could plug in an NES controller. Fortunately, the SNES gamepad has the same gamepad microcontroller as the NES except that it has two of them to drive the extra buttons. This means they are essentially the same. I purchased a Retro-Bit SNES 6-Feet Extension Cable and an NES extension cable also by retro-bit. The wire coloring differs from the authentic NES/SNES wiring. Here is how they are laid out: NES extension cable Pin # / Color 1 brown 2 orange 3 black 4 red 5 yellow 6 blue 7 green SNES extension cable Pin # / Color 1 green 2 blue 3 yellow 4 red 7 black Here is how you need to wire them together: SNES Side / NES Side green / yellow blue / orange yellow / black red / red black / brown That's all. Now you can use a NES controller to play your NES games with the retro duo. Source of NES/SNES pin layout: [...]
Review: Truly a great buy. - This system is awesome. Great for endless hours of NES AND SNES fun. Play many classic NES titles, Super Mario triliogy, Legend Zelda, Mega Man, Tutrles, etc. As well as SNES classic Super Mario World, A Link to the Past and Starfox. It uses the SNES style controllers, which does not allow use for the classic NES controller, or NES zapper. It is unable to play certain games: Battletoads for NES. The game hangs after level 2, though a cheat allows you to jump to level 3. Digger T. Rock: Legend of the Lost City plays title screen,but MANY in-game crashes and graphic glitches that, render it unplayable. For Duck Hunt NES Zapper cannot be plugged in. Does work with NES to SNES adapting cables that have accessory support. However, that NES Zapper only works with a CRT TV set. Maniac Mansion just doesn't play. Paperboy controller is not recognized. That's really it for NES which isn't too bad honestly. A much larger list for SNES. Most notably is Super Mario RPG, due to the NES PAL. Also ALL NES accessories DO NOT and CANNOT work unless NES to SNES adapter. That includes R.O.B. NES Zapper, Power Pad, NES Advantagem NES Max and Power Glove. Also the NES Game Genie does not. Also does not play Famicom games. Still, probably the best clone system of them all. Many clone systems struggle with Castlevania III. Works just fine on this. Star Fox is another many clones struggle with. Again not this one. Super Game Boy adapter works great. SNES game genie works great. Super Famicom games almost usually work. Retro-Bit RetroGEN Adapter Genesis to SNES Cartridge Adapter works great allowing Genesis games to play on i. System is not perfect. But much cheaper than getting a NES & SNES. Plays most games great.

## Features

- PLAY BOTH NES & SNES CARTRIDGES – Two dedicated cartridge slots let you instantly enjoy your original Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Nintendo games without swapping consoles.
- EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS INCLUDED – Comes complete with two wired controllers, AV/S video cable, and AC power adapter so you can start playing right out of the box.
- DESIGNED FOR ORIGINAL CARTRIDGES – Engineered for exceptional compatibility with original NES and SNES game cartridges, making it one of the most TOP RATED retro consoles for classic gaming enthusiasts.
- WORKS WITH ORIGINAL CONTROLLERS & ACCESSORIES – Compatible with original NES, and SNES controller port accessories, making it easy to enjoy your existing retro gaming collection.
- REDISCOVER RETRO GAMING – Experience your favorite Nintendo classics on a single console designed for collectors and gamers who want to enjoy their original library for years to come.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0012NZK8G |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,045 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #6 in NES Consoles |
| Brand Name | Retro-Bit |
| Color | Red/Black |
| Connectivity Technology | wired |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (4,614) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00892044001279 |
| Input Device | Gamepad |
| Item Weight | 1 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Retro-Bit |
| Manufacturer Part Number | RB-RD-1279 |
| Model Name | RD-1279 |
| Model Number | RB-RD-1279 |
| Platform | Nintendo NES, Nintendo Super NES |
| Resolution | 256x224 |
| UPC | 884153434734 892044001279 |

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bought this to keep the "miles" off of my originals and for a "garage" setup.
*by Z***S on March 19, 2014*

This console claims to play NES and SNES games and I've found it to do so well. I've essentially bought it so for a few reasons. I have a big CRT TV in my garage I'd like to play NES/SNES (my consoles are inside) and I'd love to preserve my original consoles. After doing a painful amount of research I had learned that the retro duo was the most compatible out of the current lineup of clones. They all seem to have a fatal flaw and in this case it had been said that the NES sound was a bit wacky. Almost like the sound is distorted from being over driven. I had actually bought the parts needed to "fix" the sound on the NES side. I'm not sure if later version 3.0 models we're revised but the sound for the NES sounds pretty clean and very close to the original. No mod needed. I'm more than satisfied with the NES performance. I actually pulled my apart and the NES on a chip is much different then the pictures I had seen online. It appears they have improved it although I did notice that Castlevania III no longer works. The SNES side is wonderful. You would be hard pressed to find irregularities on the SNES capability. You know what else is pretty cool about this? It uses SNES ports and this has a benefit to the NES side as well. Both the NES and SNES used the same gamepad controller chip. If you're handy with wiring you can pick up an NES and a SNES extension cable, cut them open, match the colors and splice it back together to make yourself an adapter to use an NES controller. The included controllers are not bad and can get you by but I'd recommend you round up the originals for sure. The game slots themselves tend to really hug the cartridges. Especially the NES. The fix that I ended up with was to just keep my game genie in the slot so I'm not wrecking the console itself. You should really make it a point to find the originals but this clone console is not bad! EDIT: I decided to do a side by side comparison of Super Mario Bros. and Kickle Cubicle. The Retro Duo is spot on. Sound and all. I also decided to create an NES to SNES adapter so that I could plug in an NES controller. Fortunately, the SNES gamepad has the same gamepad microcontroller as the NES except that it has two of them to drive the extra buttons. This means they are essentially the same. I purchased a Retro-Bit SNES 6-Feet Extension Cable and an NES extension cable also by retro-bit. The wire coloring differs from the authentic NES/SNES wiring. Here is how they are laid out: NES extension cable Pin # / Color 1 brown 2 orange 3 black 4 red 5 yellow 6 blue 7 green SNES extension cable Pin # / Color 1 green 2 blue 3 yellow 4 red 7 black Here is how you need to wire them together: SNES Side / NES Side green / yellow blue / orange yellow / black red / red black / brown That's all. Now you can use a NES controller to play your NES games with the retro duo. Source of NES/SNES pin layout: [...]

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Truly a great buy.
*by R***T on January 11, 2016*

This system is awesome. Great for endless hours of NES AND SNES fun. Play many classic NES titles, Super Mario triliogy, Legend Zelda, Mega Man, Tutrles, etc. As well as SNES classic Super Mario World, A Link to the Past and Starfox. It uses the SNES style controllers, which does not allow use for the classic NES controller, or NES zapper. It is unable to play certain games: Battletoads for NES. The game hangs after level 2, though a cheat allows you to jump to level 3. Digger T. Rock: Legend of the Lost City plays title screen,but MANY in-game crashes and graphic glitches that, render it unplayable. For Duck Hunt NES Zapper cannot be plugged in. Does work with NES to SNES adapting cables that have accessory support. However, that NES Zapper only works with a CRT TV set. Maniac Mansion just doesn't play. Paperboy controller is not recognized. That's really it for NES which isn't too bad honestly. A much larger list for SNES. Most notably is Super Mario RPG, due to the NES PAL. Also ALL NES accessories DO NOT and CANNOT work unless NES to SNES adapter. That includes R.O.B. NES Zapper, Power Pad, NES Advantagem NES Max and Power Glove. Also the NES Game Genie does not. Also does not play Famicom games. Still, probably the best clone system of them all. Many clone systems struggle with Castlevania III. Works just fine on this. Star Fox is another many clones struggle with. Again not this one. Super Game Boy adapter works great. SNES game genie works great. Super Famicom games almost usually work. Retro-Bit RetroGEN Adapter Genesis to SNES Cartridge Adapter works great allowing Genesis games to play on i. System is not perfect. But much cheaper than getting a NES & SNES. Plays most games great.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome device
*by T***D on January 17, 2013*

I had recently pulled out my NES and SNES from my parents basement to see if I could do some classic gaming. I fired up the NES, and it worked just fine. However, turning on the SNES was a completely different story. All of the games played with graphical glitches. I knew that the console itself had begun to go bad. This is too bad, because most of my young childhood gaming experiences came from playing on an SNES. I did not really want to buy a refurbished SNES, so I searched online and found this very interesting device. I received the package immediately, and could not wait to test it out. A few things to note: #1: The slots ARE tight. So pushing the games in, and pulling them out can be quite difficult. #2: The controllers are nice, but I feel like one of them is off. I hooked up an old SNES controller, and it works just fine. #3: "Some games" don't work, but this can be worked around. I believe using a GAME GENIE can help some of these situations. I have Super Mario All-Stars, and simply booting it up does not work. However, stick it on the Game Genie, and the game plays correctly. #4: I have not noticed ANY graphical malfunctions or SOUND malfunctions from the NES side. I hooked it up to a 32 inch flat-screen, and everything seems to work just fine. Double Dragon sounded great! #5: Some peripherals don't work, but I think I may have to try Mario Paint to confirm some of the 16 bit stuff. I also have a Super Scope, but I think that is going to be unnecessary. #6: Definitely light and plasticy. Doesn't bother me though, it's electronics. Pretty typical. #7: Love the overall minimalistic design! It is definitely a space saver. Overall the device is sleek, minimal (which is great), and an awesome buy for the price.

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