Clone Consoles Ranked BEST & WORST

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My ranking of the eight clone gaming consoles in my collection - BEST & WORST
Analogue Mega SG w/ adapters
PolyMega
Analogue Super NT
Atari 2600 Walkman
Hyperkin RetroN 5
Analogue NT Mini
Hyperkin RetroN 77
Hyperkin RetroN Sq
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Hyperkin RetroN Sq
3:43 Hyperkin RetroN 77
5:30 Analogue NT Mini
8:44 Hyperkin RetroN 5
12:03 Atari 2600 Walkman
14:35 Analogue Super NT
16:18 PolyMega
19:15 Analogue Mega SG w/ adapters
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  • @bestudesu4833
    @bestudesu48333 жыл бұрын

    I cannot ever imagine paying almost $900 on an nes/famicom clone. That is absolutely insane.

  • @39zack

    @39zack

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's the after market pricing. New it was 500 but they don't make it any more.

  • @unscduffman

    @unscduffman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Especially one that doesn't read cartridges well

  • @Clesarie

    @Clesarie

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@39zack Its sure as fuck not worth $500 new either.

  • @DJ_Macphisto

    @DJ_Macphisto

    3 жыл бұрын

    RetroUSB sells their AVS NES clone system. It's also FPGA, can take NES & Famicom carts as well as use the Disk System. It's only $185. The one fault it may have is that it runs games at 720p rather than at 1080p.

  • @39zack

    @39zack

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DJ_Macphisto 720 over 1080 on 8bit is not really that big of a deal if you ask me. I use my AVS on my 4K TV and 1440p PC moitor and it looks so good on both. (the tv offcause softscales it to "4K")

  • @arthur17718
    @arthur177183 жыл бұрын

    THUS BEGINS THE CLONE WARS!!

  • @The_SonicFan2010

    @The_SonicFan2010

    10 ай бұрын

    😳

  • @brainagegamer2288
    @brainagegamer22883 жыл бұрын

    I work in a retro game shop and I give credit to a bunch of my knowledge to you Metal Jesus. Thanks for making awesome content as I'm sure its inspired more people than just me to pursue our passion.

  • @MetalJesusRocks

    @MetalJesusRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that. Rock on! 🤘

  • @overlordalfredo

    @overlordalfredo

    3 жыл бұрын

    I really love MJR and his videos as well but I have to admit when it comes to proper knowledge and research there are more accurate channels on KZread for this topic. Modern Vintage Gamer or The Gaming Historian are top tier level of research and very accurate in terms of in depth knowledge. MJR is however very relatable as his videos are made with passion for the hobby and it shows.

  • @mobb82

    @mobb82

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jarodnorth7134 Lode Runner, NES

  • @vision821k4

    @vision821k4

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MetalJesusRocks If I wanted to um...worship you? Would that be an issue?

  • @its_elser
    @its_elser3 жыл бұрын

    the atari walkman guy did an amazing job, what a beauty

  • @exzisd

    @exzisd

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love the Walkman inspiration in the design. On a production unit would obviously love to see the cut outs for the ports be flush for the inputs.

  • @hamburgerfrenchchips

    @hamburgerfrenchchips

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jarodnorth7134 Load Runner

  • @awams
    @awams3 жыл бұрын

    I always looks forward to whatever content you put out. Metal Jesus really does rock!

  • @TokusatsuGamingfan
    @TokusatsuGamingfan3 жыл бұрын

    I really do wish that the people over at Polymega would be more transparent with the community because I REALLY want the Polymega to succeed.

  • @martinlangstrom8036

    @martinlangstrom8036

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree. This is a console that is absolutely exactly what i want. I really hope it will be released this year👍

  • @odinsplaygrounds

    @odinsplaygrounds

    3 жыл бұрын

    Seems fans are more interested in Polymega succeeding than Polymega themselves lol.

  • @chrischansvaginaoperation4680

    @chrischansvaginaoperation4680

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fuk dat bootleg Soulja Boy shiz

  • @ninetendopesaitama2107

    @ninetendopesaitama2107

    3 жыл бұрын

    "The peoples wish made always the best consoles" Tommy Tommerico. ;) A emulation console borrrriiiiinnnnng. Its funny reading such comments. Have you invested money in the polyscam? ;)

  • @cecilsgames845

    @cecilsgames845

    3 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree. I collect physical media and would love one device for my older consoles. So many options. But not really interested in the modules

  • @FalconPan
    @FalconPan3 жыл бұрын

    Ngl, watched this hoping there'd be am update on the Polymega. That thing is exactly what I need in my game room, and yet their communication has been beyond abysmal

  • @sloebone7399

    @sloebone7399

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not exactly all-stars at business or delivering a product either.

  • @T0TALLYAWESOMEGUY

    @T0TALLYAWESOMEGUY

    3 жыл бұрын

    My dream is if they partner with Sinden and release Polymega with a bundle pack with a Sinden light gun. Oh man!!!

  • @icravedeath.1200

    @icravedeath.1200

    Жыл бұрын

    Would it be a good idea to get one?

  • @kuhaiel
    @kuhaiel3 жыл бұрын

    It's always a good day when MJR uploads.

  • @MetalJesusRocks

    @MetalJesusRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're the best!

  • @kuhaiel

    @kuhaiel

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MetalJesusRocks Same to you! Keep up the great content.

  • @random_gamer_guy82

    @random_gamer_guy82

    3 жыл бұрын

    SWAT kats needs to come back man seriously 😁😁😁

  • @kuhaiel

    @kuhaiel

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@random_gamer_guy82 Hell yea dude, it does.

  • @fista1331
    @fista13313 жыл бұрын

    21:20 CARPET SHAAAAARK! Thanks for putting my game in there! Was wondering which clone systems it was able to play on. Great video as always 🤘🏻

  • @MetalJesusRocks

    @MetalJesusRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    You bet!

  • @KBXband

    @KBXband

    2 жыл бұрын

    Carpet Shark looks awesome!!!

  • @fista1331

    @fista1331

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KBXband Thank you! 🔳🦈

  • @HunterPBrown
    @HunterPBrown3 жыл бұрын

    After seeing number 6...seriously, I'm glad I got a RetroUSB AVS. Only issue with it is the pin connection is ridiculously tight. But man is it fantastic.

  • @QuinnNoble

    @QuinnNoble

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am surprised that the AVS Retro USB is not in this video. It would rank high if it was.

  • @ootwii

    @ootwii

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@QuinnNoble agree

  • @nickalotdegit

    @nickalotdegit

    3 жыл бұрын

    Interesting! Thanks for the tip.

  • @BobbyxZx

    @BobbyxZx

    2 жыл бұрын

    it looks like a cheap piece of junk tho. the only reason i didn't buy one is that ridiculous door and the super cheap looking build quality. how does the door just not snap off over time?

  • @arminius504

    @arminius504

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope they will release an updated version one day with 1080p support and I would like some design improvements.

  • @MitenSoni
    @MitenSoni3 жыл бұрын

    MJR seeing this video straight up helped me get out of bed this morning. Thanks for all you do here on the tube!

  • @jamespope398

    @jamespope398

    3 жыл бұрын

    I use the Cyber Gadget Retro Freak. It supports 12 consoles (PC Engine, TurboGrafx-16, Super Grafx, NES, Famicom, SNES, Super Famicom, SEGA Genesis, SEGA Mega Drive, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance) 13 consoles if you have the Sega Power Base Converter for Sega Master System support. Plus, it lets you copy your physical cartridges to a micro SD card so you can keep your carts safe!

  • @kaneofnod

    @kaneofnod

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@jamespope398 noone asked

  • @GameCubeGalaxy
    @GameCubeGalaxy3 жыл бұрын

    One of the staff members from Polymega was on a Polymega Stream that Popixel was doing a few weeks ago, and he was communicating a ton about the Polymega. He was stating part of the hold up, and that they have about 5000 units they’re expecting to receive from the distribution plant to start shipping for customers in May. Great video as always, Metal Jesus!

  • @parmesanballz4631

    @parmesanballz4631

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’ll believe it when I see it

  • @T0TALLYAWESOMEGUY

    @T0TALLYAWESOMEGUY

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like they could be victims of COVID as well to get their parts and units built and shipped timely?

  • @utubepunk

    @utubepunk

    2 жыл бұрын

    May of 2022?

  • @TheMinecraftOasis
    @TheMinecraftOasis3 жыл бұрын

    This channel always makes me happy, thank you.

  • @VincentX
    @VincentX3 жыл бұрын

    I love the Mega SG too; it was the first Analogue console I got (now I have the Super NT and the Mini Noir). You can even hook it up to an original Sega CD and play those games on it too.

  • @Renk1

    @Renk1

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love Analogue products, too! Mega Sg complemented with Terraonion’s MegaSD is wonderful. I also have Nt Mini Noir and have Pocket pre-ordered.

  • @RantingGreekGamer
    @RantingGreekGamer3 жыл бұрын

    *Great video and very informative! Thank you! :)*

  • @logana4260
    @logana42603 жыл бұрын

    Great video, Love you commentary on each of the consoles, also as one of the main composers from carpet shark i really appreciate the little clip you added, If you where wondering I'm Logana, I plan on sticking around here for a bit, happy to just discover you through the project I got the pleasure to help make, and I also get to compose all the music for the next game after Carpet Shark, sorry about the comment mainly being about a tiny clip at the end, this is seriously interesting stuff, Can't wait to see another video in my inbox, and in the mean time im gonna go back and binge your other content

  • @johnhancockretro
    @johnhancockretro3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I hope the Polymega can still come out, but not looking good for them ATM.

  • @nickalotdegit

    @nickalotdegit

    3 жыл бұрын

    I saw a video from Pat The NES Punk a while back, basically doing a shout-out for the product while saying it was "in development"; since then most of what I've found "on the Internet" is people growling about refunds. Could you provide a useful link?

  • @nickalotdegit

    @nickalotdegit

    3 жыл бұрын

    Actually: I did another search just now, and Nintendo Life are saying there may be a Light Gun in development! [drool]

  • @crayter

    @crayter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hoping so too. Even just for selfish reasons. I've got one pre-ordered with every module so..... I'd like that to happen haha

  • @mikuneverdies6288

    @mikuneverdies6288

    3 жыл бұрын

    oh l@@k its the Immortal one :O Wooo hoo!! Hi there big guy :O

  • @infernogott

    @infernogott

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nickalotdegit They want to use a version of the Sinden Lightgun. Check it out: www.sindenlightgun.com/

  • @villainambitions
    @villainambitions3 жыл бұрын

    Love your content MJR just dropping by to show some love!

  • @JrAccessDenied
    @JrAccessDenied3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid! And huge thanks for the update on the SQ. Been wondering how it's been going.

  • @damntakes525
    @damntakes5253 жыл бұрын

    I had bought the Retron 5 several years back and I truly loved it! I love the design and it played flawlessly. Yeah, I only used the crappy controller it came with 1 time and that was it lol. It's also awesome that you can play whatever system controller you want that supports it. Oh yeah, and the fact that it's an emulator that can save and load at any point is pretty sweet.

  • @BobbyxZx

    @BobbyxZx

    2 жыл бұрын

    you can also "hack" it to play roms and load ips patches. if it were fpga, it would be the best console on the market. the lag tho...

  • @scottdoesntmatter4409

    @scottdoesntmatter4409

    Жыл бұрын

    And I can confirm that it plays Castlevania 3!!!!!

  • @buckeye631
    @buckeye6313 жыл бұрын

    The Retron 5 is my most favorite of the bunch. Not only is it reliable, I had no difficulty getting almost all of my NES/SNES/GB/Genesis carts to read and play. The emulation features of the retron 5 rock, and the ability to use an sd card to store and use translation patches is a Godsend. Although the included controller sucks, you can use any NES/SNES/Genesis controller or a third party knock-off controller to play. Imagine playing Sonic the Hedgehog with a Super NES-style controller. That would've been sacrilegious 30 years ago.

  • @JonathanCappolino
    @JonathanCappolino3 жыл бұрын

    I got the NT mini noir V2 a few weeks ago and I love it! One thing I did notice in their description of this newer model, is that they improved the cart issue. I never had the first model, so I can’t really compare, but I will say I’ve had zero issues thus far :)

  • @happy_camper
    @happy_camper3 жыл бұрын

    Your clone console content has been super helpful to me as I try to navigate the market!

  • @MetalJesusRocks

    @MetalJesusRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it!

  • @TheGreatPaulG
    @TheGreatPaulG3 жыл бұрын

    Love the Cannonball Run poster. One of my favorite movies.

  • @TheVideoGameMan
    @TheVideoGameMan3 жыл бұрын

    Informative and a joy to watch, as usual, waiting for the new pickups video with Reggie dying to see what you guys have picked up over the past few months.

  • @thatwasprettyneat
    @thatwasprettyneat3 жыл бұрын

    13:06 I just want to add that the "awesome mix tape" meme is a reference not to Guardians of the Galaxy, but originally to the 1997 movie "Boogie Nights", that Guardians got it from. Both cool movies, but the original "awesome mix tape" is from the 1997 film.

  • @GeoNeilUK

    @GeoNeilUK

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm sat here wishing it was a real cassette player... with Supercharger compaitility for the Atari 2600 side!

  • @davidbales6355
    @davidbales63553 жыл бұрын

    Another enjoyable list from you. Great job on the production value in the video along.

  • @MetalJesusRocks

    @MetalJesusRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated!

  • @jgaub4875
    @jgaub48753 жыл бұрын

    Awesome and useful review as always. Maybe my first post but I had to tell you. Keep going on Metal Jesus !

  • @zoran123456
    @zoran1234563 жыл бұрын

    by "new firmware" they mean setting frameskip to "0" in retroarch core for GBA.

  • @madcrowmaxwell
    @madcrowmaxwell3 жыл бұрын

    I would have liked to see the Retrousb AVS included. It's a more affordable FPGA NES that you can actually still buy and which has a different cartridge loading system.

  • @RetroGamePlayers

    @RetroGamePlayers

    3 жыл бұрын

    That one is really good, I had one for awhile and only sold it when I finally got a Analogue

  • @georgeewing2993

    @georgeewing2993

    3 жыл бұрын

    Purchased my AVS 2 years ago. Just a quality affordable and available Fpga Nes- Famicom system. No idea why MJR did not make mention of this stand out console. Perhaps they didn't send him a free unit for review.

  • @madcrowmaxwell

    @madcrowmaxwell

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RetroGamePlayers How does it compare to the Analogue in terms of cartridge connection reliability. In theory, the horizontal loading system should be less prone to wobble, but how does that work out in practice?

  • @RetroGamePlayers

    @RetroGamePlayers

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@madcrowmaxwell So I bought the Analogue Noir, which doesn't have that wobble. The AVS cartridge was like a deathgrip on carts, I had a tough time pulling the damn thing out. If I remember the AVS only supports 720p.

  • @georgeewing2993

    @georgeewing2993

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@madcrowmaxwell It's fine. Grips well in both Nes and famicom orientations being horizontal and vertical. The Nes pin connection was tight initially and freed up with usage. Zero problems with reliability after 2 years of usage. I have both Analogue SG and NT consoles however no matter how i tried just couldn't justify the cost of the noir. The Avs looks great in 720p. No need for 1080p. Cheers.

  • @steveroberts7080
    @steveroberts70803 жыл бұрын

    The Nt Mini Noir has reinvigorated my love of NES games and the majority of games I have played to completion lately have been on this thing hooked up via RGB to a CRT. That said, you are 100% correct in calling them out on that cartridge slot - I really do have to fiddle with carts a lot to get them to play and thats with super clean pins.

  • @brucekiraly5630
    @brucekiraly56303 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos no matter the topic. Brings me a lot of joy when things are shitty. Gaming is a nice mental escape.

  • @sinthetic4878
    @sinthetic48783 жыл бұрын

    I love the Retron 5. Being able to easily mod it to play roms from an SD card, and to be able to use original controllers is awesome.

  • @daniellebackus819

    @daniellebackus819

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do you remember where you purchased yours? Having trouble finding one just from spending ~10 mins looking online.

  • @sinthetic4878

    @sinthetic4878

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@daniellebackus819 I got mine at a retro video game store 5 or 6 years ago. I did a search online just now and they do seem hard to find, or very marked up. I suggest contacting local game stores to see if they have any still in stock. You could also try sending Hyperkin an email to see if they can help.

  • @daniellebackus819

    @daniellebackus819

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sinthetic4878 thanks for the advice!

  • @imrabid6046

    @imrabid6046

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@daniellebackus819 I just got mine from Amazon I think they still have them in stock

  • @handheldnintendofan

    @handheldnintendofan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Saw them on Amazon a few months ago almost bought one

  • @B1GODE10
    @B1GODE103 жыл бұрын

    Now, this is some good internet content right here

  • @FrameRater
    @FrameRater3 жыл бұрын

    There needs to be an Atari 5200 clone console! I gotta mention it every time these are brought up, but I guess the lacking interest is keeping them from being made. That 5200 hardware has so many problems, modern support would be greatly appreciated.

  • @bmkretrogaming7634

    @bmkretrogaming7634

    3 жыл бұрын

    FrameRater I can completely agree with your sentiments here! An Atari 5200 clone console whether a pure hardware clone, emulation, or an emulation hardware Atari 5200 clone console would definitely be a great asset.

  • @darthwarren4599
    @darthwarren45993 жыл бұрын

    Man this is an amazing video i want to get a few of them but was not sure till now

  • @cristianprada6932
    @cristianprada69323 жыл бұрын

    Yes yes yes a new video, thanks MJ

  • @MetalJesusRocks

    @MetalJesusRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    You bet!

  • @shawntaylor7442
    @shawntaylor74423 жыл бұрын

    Hopefully Analogue designs the Duo in such a way that the Hue cards are read easily. Not exactly a dime a dozen these days for Turbografx 16 games.

  • @celinamoore2350
    @celinamoore23502 жыл бұрын

    I never knew there were multi gamesystems in one console..I got introduced to them Friday, March 11th..Of This year(2022) I am so wanting to get me one now..I was like a kid again. Brought my childhood back..And thanks for this video doing the reviews on the systems explaining them..Youve gained another sub!!

  • @volanski09
    @volanski093 жыл бұрын

    Not gonna lie. I am very jealous of all your analogue consoles. Great video man!

  • @LaLtheGaL
    @LaLtheGaL3 жыл бұрын

    I love my Retron 5. I'd say I'm a casual retro gamer and it has been great for playing those games. I also don't have the patience for those older games, so I appreciate the save states.

  • @midwestmediashow8863
    @midwestmediashow88633 жыл бұрын

    I love the Retro AVS! This is such a great way to play your Nes games and much cheaper than Analogue. I have a preorder for the Polymega and cannot understand why they just go radio silent. That being said I'm still hopeful it will come out!

  • @Born2b_WILDe
    @Born2b_WILDe3 жыл бұрын

    So helpful. Thank you for creating this!

  • @zokru8526
    @zokru85263 жыл бұрын

    I love seeing what old counsels were made as prior to dial up internet as a window in time of what they viewed would be frame work of future devices

  • @retrogamerfan123
    @retrogamerfan1233 жыл бұрын

    i have the nes and snes analog systems and love them both how ever i’m waiting for a really good n64 system

  • @were_perso
    @were_perso3 жыл бұрын

    The Retron 77 is really interesting! (And by the way, great video ^w^)

  • @MetalJesusRocks

    @MetalJesusRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you think so!

  • @WhiteJarrah
    @WhiteJarrah3 жыл бұрын

    I have the Cyber Gadget Retro Freak - it's essentially a more robust version of the Retron5. Not only does it support all the same systems as the Retron5, it also adds PC Engine and TurboGrafx16 support as well as gives you the option of copying the ROMs to SD card so you don't even need to use the cartridges anymore.

  • @dez-m
    @dez-m3 жыл бұрын

    Your content always makes my day!

  • @SuperNicktendo
    @SuperNicktendo3 жыл бұрын

    I 3D printed a part for my Analogue NT Mini Noir and it works fantastic. Sucks that the first Mini wasn't up to snuff.

  • @youtibbles2546

    @youtibbles2546

    3 жыл бұрын

    print one for metaljesus, im sure hed appreciate it !

  • @jengelenm

    @jengelenm

    3 жыл бұрын

    Open-source it😀 great job! Which i had a 3D printer...my co-worker does😊

  • @SuperNicktendo

    @SuperNicktendo

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jengelenm just search for analogue nt cartridge slot and you'll find it

  • @hpickettz34

    @hpickettz34

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just use a famicom flash cart, problem solved.

  • @TheStuffMade
    @TheStuffMade3 жыл бұрын

    Love the Atariman, it look super cool. I'm sure there is a market for it even if it costs $100s considering retro game enthusiasts pay $800 for a high end NES/Famicom FPGA clone.

  • @medes5597

    @medes5597

    Жыл бұрын

    The reason it cost that much money was because it was one of the earliest FPGA devices mass produced, and so it was incredibly expensive to make. The atari man was from the same era, and would likely have cost even more given the lower demand for atari. Now, with more mass production for FPGAs, things are much cheaper. Which is reflected in analogues pricing since.

  • @mtshark7
    @mtshark73 жыл бұрын

    Awesome reviews Jason!

  • @lhawksey
    @lhawksey3 жыл бұрын

    Great video dude. The retrain 5 and 77 are my go to’s for retro games

  • @JohnRiggs
    @JohnRiggs3 жыл бұрын

    I love the idea of the clone system but I'm good with legit hardware, then connect via RetroTink. I do love my Mega SG, though.

  • @cencil6497

    @cencil6497

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here. Not a fan of these clone consoles that dump the rom save games and aren't able to save to the cartridge itself. Need to be able to pick up where I left off on portable hardware for Gameboy/SNES games

  • @MetalJesusRocks

    @MetalJesusRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mike sent me the upcoming RetroTink5xPro, but I haven't had time to mess with it yet. But based on his previous products, it will probably be a winner too.

  • @Vsinger82

    @Vsinger82

    3 жыл бұрын

    I use a framemiester on my newer tv but same difference I guess? Otherwise I’m rocking a SCART connection to a CRT for everything PS2 and backwards 👍

  • @siphillis

    @siphillis

    3 жыл бұрын

    I find the most compelling argument for clone consoles is reliability. My original SNES just can't handle the power-draw of the SD2SNES and starting blacking out after about a month of use. It's similarly nice not having to worry about batteries dying or capacitors failing.

  • @johnliller3032

    @johnliller3032

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MetalJesusRocks You should check out this vid, it'll tell you how to get the settings for your Retron SQ right to get it operating properly. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fYSXqrBmgra0ZrA.html

  • @jonathonearl482
    @jonathonearl4823 жыл бұрын

    The new Retron 5 along with it's hq2x filter feature is the best in my opinion.

  • @jameslangridge8849
    @jameslangridge88493 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always MJR 😄 i like my retron 5 because with hacked firmware I use it as a rom dumper to backup my games!

  • @AlexosaurusRex
    @AlexosaurusRex3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jason, I really love this video! A while ago I actually sent you a message through your website about my favourite clone console, which you do not have. It is subject to the same sort of controversy as the Retron 5, but it is so so so much better. It is the Retro Freak. This thing is AMAZING. So... it plays all the systems that the Retron 5 does + ALL the systems Mega SG plays (some with adapters) + PC-Engine/TurboGrafx-16 cards. AND THAT'S NOT THE BEST PART! Unlike the bulky Retron 5, the Retro Freak detaches from the cartridge reader so you can have a console the size of a Playstation Vita TV hooked up to your television and ready to play thousands of games. Unlike the Retron 5 the ROMs ripped from your cartridges are stored on the console. You also get 100 save states per game, the ability to patch ROMs (including translations), and you can download your cartridge saves. The thing is amazing and absolutely worth importing from Japan. Here is the Amazon link: www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Retro-Freak-Compatible-Controller-Adapter/dp/B00ZZ70KMG/ Sega adapter: www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B017NDI4PO/ Close up pic of how the console slides into the cartridge reader: images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51R0pseVRLL._AC_SL1007_.jpg & the console slots: images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51Y1g263SzL._AC_SL1026_.jpg It plays all of these consoles flawlessly, but with a little lag (like the Retron) due to emulation. Still, worth every penny. I have a Super-NT, but I usually play my SNES games on the Retro Freak because ease of access and the save states. I have opinions on the PolyMega. I am the right target audience for their product. I would like to save space and have a CD based gaming console all-in-one like the Retro Freak is for 8 to 16 bit consoles. I have been waiting for this machine to come out for years, but I refuse to pre-order. I cannot afford to give these people all this money (now $400) for them to sit on for years. Here is what I believe is happening: They are manufacturing these things to spec, meaning as they get money in they will make them. Rather than create 100,000 of these machines and sell them, they are waiting until they have enough money in hand to make 1000 of them and manufacture just that amount. That business model guarantees that this console will never come to market. This is why they cancelled their relationship with WalMart. As most retailers do, WalMart does not capture the funds until they have the items to ship to the customers. Since PolyMega is using funds already received to manufacture, their relationship with Walmart could not work. Making these things to spec when money is received is not inherently bad, but these people are lying to their customers. People like Retro RGB make the Gameboy Advance Consolizer to spec, but let customers know that is what is going on. PlayMaji want everyone to think that the thing they are offering exists and can just be bought like a Retron 5. It does not and I highly doubt it ever will. The fact that they sent out units exclusively to youtube influencers like yourself only adds more credence to the fact that it appears as if they only want to fool the public into thinking the thing exists. My hope is that someone with credibility and manufacturing capabilities sees how much interest there is in something like the PolyMega and creates an actual CD/DVD based emulation machine that can play Sega Saturn & Dreamcast, PlayStation 1 & 2 and all the other CD based consoles that the PolyMega does. I know for a fact that Retro Pie is already supporting using physical CDs (retropie.org.uk/2020/04/retropie-4-6-released-with-raspberry-pi-4-support/) and it won't be long before DVD support is possible. The technology is close for an all in 1 console to play all CD based consoles + PS2, GameCube, & Wii (through Dolphin). The minute someone actually creates that console, it instantly becomes my new favourite clone console. Until then it is without a doubt, the Retro Freak! Take care, and thanks for all the awesome videos!

  • @XXIIXIIIXXXIXXXIX
    @XXIIXIIIXXXIXXXIX3 жыл бұрын

    I love my Retron5, translates import games to English with downloaded patches...YES PLEASE!

  • @SumDumGy

    @SumDumGy

    2 жыл бұрын

    ...but the lag! Damn. Mike Tyson’s Punch Out is unplayable. Super Mario Bros.? I can release the jump button entirely before Mario even jumps!

  • @BobbyxZx

    @BobbyxZx

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SumDumGy i use mine to play famicom wars in english. it's about the only use i get out of it due to the lag.

  • @SumDumGy

    @SumDumGy

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BobbyxZx I’m glad I’m not the only one! I hear there’s a possibility it may be our TVs to blame though. If we have cheap quality TVs, particularly newer models without game modes, the lag is caused by that. My TV qualifies.

  • @blackravenX
    @blackravenX3 жыл бұрын

    I always felt that the Polymega was too expensive.

  • @CLINTSTER77COX
    @CLINTSTER77COX3 жыл бұрын

    Nice 👍 I’m loving my rg280v for my Gameboy collection ......can’t wait for the retron sq gba support to be sorted out

  • @monostatusgamingcorner
    @monostatusgamingcorner3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I still love the Retro-Freak, such a great bang for the buck !

  • @jameshenderson4089
    @jameshenderson40893 жыл бұрын

    I have the NT mini noir and on three different occasions I lost a save file from bumping the console. So now if the game has battery back up I usually use my AVS. I do love my NT noir but the floppy slot sucks.

  • @thebatjon
    @thebatjon3 жыл бұрын

    Don't forget about Mega CD support on the Mega SG! When I saw it was number one I thought it would be due to the Mega CD

  • @weaii1978
    @weaii19783 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video! Love the channel. I always think about buying one of these but never do for the fear of the cost of collecting the original games! I just need to dive in I think!

  • @reksaiismaiwaifu578
    @reksaiismaiwaifu5783 жыл бұрын

    awesome video man, I have the Retro AVS and it's really good

  • @trustyvault13canteen32
    @trustyvault13canteen323 жыл бұрын

    Analogue NT should be #1. The genius behind recreating the cartridge slot problems of the original NES just shows the commitment to authenticity.

  • @WhtKenny
    @WhtKenny3 жыл бұрын

    hey @MetalJesusRocks quick request, any way you can put the game titles up on the screen when they are shown in your videos?

  • @marinilsrud2681

    @marinilsrud2681

    3 жыл бұрын

    THIS!!!!

  • @SumDumGy

    @SumDumGy

    2 жыл бұрын

    He’s been ignoring that request for years.

  • @Misterfairweather
    @Misterfairweather3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for doing this! I've retired my original systems for my son to use because they're just worn out and I've been looking at a clone to use I might have to get a Retron 5 because most of what he plays are my old Nintendo and SNES games.

  • @agurhythm19
    @agurhythm19 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the overall look 👍🏼

  • @ribz4lunch
    @ribz4lunch3 жыл бұрын

    One clone system I didn't see here (and my personal favorite) : the Retro Freak by Cyber Gadget. It plays everything the Retron 5 does, plus PCE/SGX/TG16.

  • @williammiller3277

    @williammiller3277

    Жыл бұрын

    For like $300 more. More do custom firmware on your retron 5 and do them for less.

  • @ribz4lunch

    @ribz4lunch

    Жыл бұрын

    @@williammiller3277 I had a R5 previously but all the cart slots died on me within like 2 years.

  • @williammiller3277

    @williammiller3277

    Жыл бұрын

    @Nik Im going to put custom firmware and boot from card most of the time so thatd suck but wouldnt ruin the consoles use for me. And adds psx, pce, & wonderswan. With no adapter to use original controllers too, unlike retrofreaks usb ports.

  • @ribz4lunch

    @ribz4lunch

    Жыл бұрын

    @@williammiller3277 I never really put cfw on the R5 but it sounds like they've come a long way since I owned one. Having all the ports in the console itself is a big win.

  • @williammiller3277

    @williammiller3277

    Жыл бұрын

    @Nik retrofreak is a good piece of kit. Just cannot justify the price. Wouldnt be upset if I got one as a gift for sure.

  • @leonardwashington9619
    @leonardwashington96193 жыл бұрын

    What I wouldn't give to finally get my hands on the Polymega.

  • @reagles94
    @reagles943 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Super helpful.

  • @MetalJesusRocks

    @MetalJesusRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you think so!

  • @linkcullum9961
    @linkcullum99613 жыл бұрын

    Finally some clarity on Clone consoles! I did not want to spend another coin on something that could not play classic games as I remember it... or play it at all. Thank you!

  • @multiplemigs
    @multiplemigs3 жыл бұрын

    metal jesus does rock!

  • @carlblackwell
    @carlblackwell3 жыл бұрын

    The Mega SG is so much more though. Expansion port for real Sega cd hardware and 32x support via the Analogue DAC. :(

  • @thagrifster594
    @thagrifster5943 жыл бұрын

    Love the new intro!

  • @jaynandy4083
    @jaynandy40833 жыл бұрын

    Hey MetalJesus, this is a question that’s off topic but may you post a video on things to do in Seattle during Covid? I plan on visiting your state and would like to hear about the tourist and non tourist attractions that you like/recommend. Thanks again and love your content 🤘

  • @sandplasma
    @sandplasma3 жыл бұрын

    I'm currently building a Mister system. We need a Mister vs Analogue comparison!

  • @dinierto

    @dinierto

    3 жыл бұрын

    Beyond cart support I can't think of much the Analogue systems have over a MiSTer

  • @jasperfredrickson4420

    @jasperfredrickson4420

    3 жыл бұрын

    Have carts? Buy Analogue. Have no carts, by MiSTer and save money. Easy. The end result is the same.

  • @dinierto

    @dinierto

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jasperfredrickson4420 you'd think but some people get angry when you try to inform them of alternatives

  • @grimmbilly9263

    @grimmbilly9263

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jasperfredrickson4420 Yeah I have all the Analogue systems and whenever I play the Mister I wonder why I'm keeping them.

  • @MrPotteeMouf

    @MrPotteeMouf

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol the mister. It looks stupid. Who wants to look at that frankenstein POS

  • @miketendopower
    @miketendopower3 жыл бұрын

    Hyperkin also has a 3 in 1 adapter for playing Game Gear, SMS, etc. Works with the retron 5 and retrofreak systems. I'm happy to finally play these games again.

  • @WorldBeater123
    @WorldBeater1233 жыл бұрын

    I recently got the Analogue Super NT. It’s pretty cool. I have a 75” Samsung QT90, and it looks amazing on that. Tons of options for scaling, color adjustments etc. Only issue I had is you need to make sure your game cartridges are super clean or they won’t play, also don’t slide them in too hard into the cartridge slot, or they won’t play. This doesn’t happen all the time, but worth noting. But no other system beats the picture quality of retro gaming on an HD TV

  • @ECW5320
    @ECW53203 жыл бұрын

    I don't own any clone consoles, only the ones I've never gotten rid of. I will say that clone consoles are for any die-hard gamer who wants a dose of nostalgia.

  • @jameshoneycutt785
    @jameshoneycutt7853 жыл бұрын

    You rock metal jesus!

  • @MetalJesusRocks

    @MetalJesusRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤘😎

  • @clos_official

    @clos_official

    3 жыл бұрын

    The channel even says “MetalJesusRocks”! 🙂

  • @Lynxan
    @Lynxan3 жыл бұрын

    I was close to preordering the polimega, but this was just as they pulled from walmart and glad I held out. If they get it out I will consider getting it again.

  • @shoutatacloud
    @shoutatacloud3 жыл бұрын

    You won me over on the Polymega - hoping that it's able to come out!

  • @scott8919
    @scott89193 жыл бұрын

    The Hyperkin logo looks like a child's memory of the Hyundai logo.

  • @hrafnir13
    @hrafnir133 жыл бұрын

    I went through 3 Retron77's and all of them couldn't play certain games for some reason. The games were different on each one too. I was so mad cause it looked good on my tv. Has anyone else had problems with game carts not working?

  • @jennyteed9546

    @jennyteed9546

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have also had this problem, so frustrating!

  • @ryancat001
    @ryancat0013 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jason! Awesome video dude. I have the Nt mini noir and Super Nt and love them both. Next up is the Mega Sg!

  • @proud90skid15

    @proud90skid15

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’ll sell you one. Right now it’s listed on Craigslist for 350

  • @ryancat001

    @ryancat001

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@proud90skid15 I’m good. I can wait till they restock and pay retail. For now my Model 2 with HD Retrovision Component cables will do just fine. Thanks though!

  • @jim1174
    @jim11743 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always.

  • @synthvault
    @synthvault3 жыл бұрын

    Been waiting 2.5 years and it's just crazy to see that Polymega sitting there.

  • @jameslangridge8849

    @jameslangridge8849

    3 жыл бұрын

    Im glad to see it working, i just hope the company can build and ship with their supply chain problems.

  • @MetalJesusRocks

    @MetalJesusRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    A few months ago they even updated the system firmware, so I know they are still working on it. But as to the overall status, your guess is as good as mine. Really wish they would have responded to my request this week for an update.

  • @synthvault

    @synthvault

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MetalJesusRocks Fingers crossed! In the chat of a popixel stream last weekend Eric C stated they expect 5000 units to ship in October if all goes as expected. Hope that becomes a reality!

  • @icravedeath.1200

    @icravedeath.1200

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MetalJesusRocks they've started putting their updates on a changelog on their website.

  • @rushkiss2012
    @rushkiss20123 жыл бұрын

    Will the Harmony cartridge and 7800 games work with the Retron 77 ?

  • @scottlinux

    @scottlinux

    3 жыл бұрын

    Negative on both. The community retron77 build lets one load 2600 roms onto an sd card, which works great. Cheers,

  • @AG-bp3ll
    @AG-bp3ll3 жыл бұрын

    Great breakdown of the clone systems. I love that all these options are available. Once I tried Mister I was done looking for my solution, but I know that setup isn't for everyone.

  • @MetalJesusRocks

    @MetalJesusRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have an updated MiSTer I haven't had time to mess with yet, but I plan to. It looks amazing! For this video I decided to just go with 3rd party products designed for specific machines.

  • @AG-bp3ll

    @AG-bp3ll

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MetalJesusRocks The system for the future I hope you get and review is the Analogue Pocket. In the time I have waited for it, I have added a new backlit screen to an old GBA and I plan to do that for my Neo Geo Pocket as well. I don't know if I actually need the new Analogue, but I really want to see an honest review of it from you.

  • @bmkretrogaming7634
    @bmkretrogaming76343 жыл бұрын

    Nice video! Personally I own both a Hyperkin Retron 77, and a Hyperkin Retron 5. Both are quite awesome.

  • @TheRafaelRamos
    @TheRafaelRamos3 жыл бұрын

    I see MJR, I give a like. Always the best videos

  • @beatnicksodyssey
    @beatnicksodyssey3 жыл бұрын

    I keep saying I'm going to pull the plug and pick up a Retron 5, but I haven't yet. Now I'm thinking about it again thanks to this video.

  • @jamesmorris8321

    @jamesmorris8321

    3 жыл бұрын

    Personally the only problem I've had with mine was with trying to use the pack in controller. It always crashed the system for me. Other then that I love it, especially for importing games.

  • @Sheepmansheep

    @Sheepmansheep

    3 жыл бұрын

    i had to lube mine with wd40 to get it to let go of the carts (really). search for it on youtube if you dont believe me

  • @OregonChronic
    @OregonChronic3 жыл бұрын

    This is what we need. Not the phoned in videos featuring other channels. What’s up man? Taking lots of vacations?

  • @AzizidarkReborn
    @AzizidarkReborn3 жыл бұрын

    Pretty solid list. I can't really argue with your top choice as it seems to be without flaws. As a fan of your channel I do have a slight request. Could you try to put labels on your gameplay in the future? Not everyone can recognize fan favorites like Aleste at 15:09 or hidden gems like Lilo and Stitch at 11:06. It's a small thing that I think would go a long way. Thanks, Jason. :)

  • @Level1Sword
    @Level1Sword3 жыл бұрын

    Had no idea the Analogue NT Mini had that issue.

  • @PolemicAutist

    @PolemicAutist

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can run the everdrive or whatever roms you want to off off an SD with the "jailbreak". Other cores are there for other consoles too. So if you don't mind not using cartridges than it's not an issue.

  • @TheRetroChallengerV

    @TheRetroChallengerV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dude, there is no issue. Would you stuff your hand in the nes port and start pumping the cart up and down and say... "holyshit this thing sucks it fucked my game!" no you wouldn't. There is no issue with the "slack" unless you live near a volcano and earthquakes daily.

  • @MoonWho78

    @MoonWho78

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheRetroChallengerV Or breathe on it

  • @ToothpickMan11

    @ToothpickMan11

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheRetroChallengerV Clearly you didn't have the experience where the slightest vibration in the floor like someone walking into the room would cause your cartridge based console to freeze. NES would do it and I have a Genesis that does it. They don't have save states so it can be a big deal.

  • @TheRetroChallengerV

    @TheRetroChallengerV

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ToothpickMan11 clearly something must have been wrong with either consoles or carts as we were 6 kids in the house and it would VERY rarely happen. Now I also own NT mini noir super Nt and a mega SG and still have 0 issues with 3 kids of my own in the house. Clearly you're doing something very wrong

  • @dmadn
    @dmadn3 жыл бұрын

    What is the game @ 10:15?

  • @daisyv1299

    @daisyv1299

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lady sia

  • @ChronikSpartan
    @ChronikSpartan3 жыл бұрын

    I've not delved into the world of clone consoles yet but definitely love that they exist. Really great for the longevity of retro gaming.

  • @eloratings
    @eloratings3 жыл бұрын

    I wish PolyMega could be more successful to meet the demands & finished their final products. People are still waiting for their pre-orders from 2018.

  • @uneasy9090
    @uneasy90903 жыл бұрын

    When are goin to see you and Reggie again?

  • @MetalJesusRocks

    @MetalJesusRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    I talk to him almost every week, but he and I are still waiting to be fully vaccinated before we sit on the couch again and do the whole Pickups thing. I get my 2nd one in May, so we'll get there. Thanks for asking!

  • @uneasy9090

    @uneasy9090

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MetalJesusRocks ok that's great thank you 👍

  • @proud90skid15

    @proud90skid15

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MetalJesusRocks J&J all day

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