RetroDuo Portable Video Review - SNES & NES 2-in-1

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RetroDuo Portable Video Review - SNES & NES 2-in-1

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Hey guys, I thought I'd share with you my video review of the newly released RetroDuo Portable. This unit is the third of the portable SNES clones, but is third time a charm? I've split this review into two parts - hardware review and games compatibility stress test. I should have the second part up tomorrow. When I do, I'll add it to this thread.

for now, the hardware review



And again, for those curious on my thoughts on the other two portable SNES clones:

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Cool review, thx.
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Very in depth and i hope the next supaboy will fix all the annoying issues that you have mentioned.
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Ooo I actually really like this one, might have to grab it. It is suppose to come out with more game adapters later right?

I also like the look of that SNES controller, I hope they start selling those separate. If they sold them as USB controllers they would really have something!
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I really like the look of the supaboy, but like Satoshi_Matrix had mention in his review there are still some flaws, such as

-battery life
-screen display
-not being able to use the supaboy as dpad when your using the av out
-not going to sleep when you have it plugged in the tv
-and of course the audio ( which im just taking words from all the reviewers) which have a high pitch sound either by speakers or headphone jack.

The idea of using your snes cart on the go is awesome idea and wish they address these major issue in the later models.
Anybody knows if they are planning on newer model or fxing the issue on the current one ?
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Thanks for the review Satoshi,I havent heard of this before but Im pretty much sold on the Red Version when that comes out.Did you prefer this portable over the others out there?

The only two flaws that were mentioned kinda concern me (Grainy video out and click in Dpad) otherwise seems Awesome!
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Alright guys, part 2, the SNES compatibility stress test video is up! Stay tuned for part 3 where I throw the NES NOAC through the ringer. For now, here's SNES performance!

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No blowing on cartridges :evil:
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Hey guys, here's the much anticipated part 3 where I showcase and stress test the NES RetroPort that the RDP comes with. Which NES games will it play well, which will it fail miserably at? Come find out!



I had hoped to make this the final installment, but I ran out of time that youtube will allow. So therefore, I'll be bringing you guys one final video installment where I'll showcase a few more games people have asked me if they run on the RDP and give my final thoughts and verdict on the RDP.

Enjoy!
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