The Retro Duo is a 2-in-1 console that allows you to play Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Super Famicom, and PAL Super Nintendo games with some added features, and improved compatibility and was featured this year at CES. Information from the product's company:
Retro Duo 8-bit & 16-bit System 2-in-1
Now you can play your vintage 8-bit and 16-bit game collection on this new 2 in 1 system!
Product Highlights:
- Air-through Vent to prevent Overheating
- 5V AC Adapter for Energy Efficiency
- Power Switch Button V2.0
- S-Video Connection Capability
- Dual Game Cartridge Slots
- 2 Controllers included
- Compatible with most Japanese titles
- Compatible with original 16-bit controllers
- 2 colors to choose
The list price for this bad boy is $59.99 USD, but I ordered mine over at CostBuy for $39.95 USD plus shipping. A video demonstrating the system can be found here. Apparently this thing is pretty fresh, and it made it's debut on 1/21/08. It fully supports official SNES controllers and peripherals as well as third party ones. When I receive this in the upcoming weeks, and get a hold of a game cart, I'll write my review. Looks like my next few weeks will be filled with shopping online for used cartridges, or checking out the bins at local stores. If you know of a good online shop to purchase used NES/SNES games, can you pass the link on to me? Or, if you want to be awesome, you could mail me some of your old ones that have been collecting dust!
