Retron 3 Game Console Review

This is a review for the Retron 3 game console that I own. Its a really great system for people that are just starting out to collect old games or want to relive their childhood and play retro games. Its also great when you don't have to pay a lot of money to get 3 consoles. It plays 3 consoles in one, nes (nintendo entertainment system), snes (super nintendo entertainment system) and sega genesis.

This console can also play most of the japanese import games since it has a pal switch on the back of the console.  There are some games that don't work like Castlevania 3 for nes. It does come with 2 wireless controllers but I don't recommend using them since the sega genesis buttons are swapped and the IR sensor is not that great. You have to be pointing the controller directly at the console. I would recommend picking up a original controller for one of the three consoles you are playing since it has 6 controller ports on each side. I use the 3 button controller the genesis came with and it works like it should. It feels like your playing the real thing.


The Retron 3 also has s-video and composite video cables. The s-video is for the snes and genesis, I recommend using the s-video for genesis games since it makes all the colors brighter and it doesn't look dull when using composite video. It will not work for nes cause there was no s-video on the nes. On the front of the console there is a knob in the middle that lets you switch between the three consoles. It has to be switched to the one you are playing for it to work. Like if your playing nes you have to switch it over to the nes.

Now since it has controller ports for the old controllers I believe you can actually use some of the old accessories like the light gun, the running pad, or arcade pad. I haven't tested out the light gun since I don't own one but it may work, but I know it won't work on a HD TV it has to be on a standard TV.

So if you want to start your own collection of games or if you have some games but don't want to spend a lot of money on all of the consoles then this is the console for you. Its even under 100 dollars so its not bad. It comes in 2 colors, shiny red and Grey. I got the shiny red since it looks cool in red. Here is a link to buy the console.

http://www.amazon.com/Retron-Genesis-Triple-System-Nintendo-Entertainment/dp/B003O3EFY2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307121382&sr=8-1

I have uploaded a couple of pictures of the console..