Cassandra L Kotnik

10 de septiembre de 2020

A solid system for nestalgia and to have the whole family enjoy retro gaming

Overall Super Retro Trio seems like a quality solution for playing old cartridges. I have a bunch of Nintendo games my son is always asking me about. But until now I had no way to play them.I looked at several retro gaming consoles and this one seemed like it had the best reviews and I can see why. The console itself seems well made. It is about the same size as the original Nintendo. It is lighter, but it doesn't feel flimsy. The included HDMI cable seems to be of good quality and fit snugly into both the console and my TV.The games feel a little tight sliding into and out of the system. My son needed some help pushing them in and pulling them out. I could see this causing an issue in the future if kids wiggle and torque the games too much and damage the console.The controllers definitely don't feel as well made as the original SNES controllers. They are lighter and feel more flimsy but they work well. The buttons are springy and firm and have good response. The SNES controllers that are included will work with Genesis and NES games too, and the button mapping is well done. For instance, they chose the right buttons for NES to allow you to easily hold down run and jump at the same time in Super Mario Bros. I think these controllers are good enough that there is no need to buy third-party ones. However, the wires that attach them to the system are short, so if you want more freedom you should consider a wireless SNES controller.There are also ports that allow you to plug in your original NES and Genesis controllers as well, which is a cool feature since I have a lot of Nintendo gear I am looking forward to playing with. I tested using one of the included controllers for player one and an original nintendo controller for player two and it worked. The NES Game Genie also worked.The graphics were as I remember them and had no issue displaying on an HDTV screen. Sometimes a weird line would show up on the screen. Juggling the cartridge a bit to make sure it was properly seated resolved this issue.The music sounds a little different on some of the games. I noticed this the most on Donkey Kong, where some music is missing. But overall, this is a small issue.For the price I really don't think you can beat this system if you have a bunch of cartridges laying around and need a way to play them, or if you just want to consolidate down to a single system for all your retro games. I've only played with this for a few days and I will update in a few months to talk about durability and reliability over time.Ver más

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Aragorn7

11 de marzo de 2025

For The Price--Fantastic!

I love this console, but know what you are buying. This clone console uses SoC (System On a Chip) architecture. This means it tries to come close to mimicking real hardware via hardware and not through software emulation like the Retron 5. The negative aspect of this means there is no way for you to save game states internally or to an SD card. If the game cart provides a means of saving, you can of course still use that feature. No save states and no SD card slot are the biggest negatives practically about this console. If these are what you really want, you need to look at the Retron 5 for these features. The fact that the SRT3+ is NOT an FPGA console will also be considered a negative by some, but in my opinion that is silly. An FPGA console can cost $600 and up. While FPGA is certainly superior, at some point you have to ask yourself what is my real ROI (return on investment). If you have the funds and you want the best, FPGA is the way to go and MiSTer is the place to start.On the positive side and as I just indicated, the Super Retro Trio Plus HD, uses SoC technology which is far more economical than FPGA. It does, however, try to mimic real hardware. Will it play "just about everything" NES, SNES, and Genesis? Yes. Will it play everything absolutely flawlessly. No. Compared to an original or FPGA console, the sound's pitch on certain games might be slightly off or the music's rhythm might be off a bit. Some colors may appear a bit muddy compared to on an original console. However, in some cases the images might actually look better or brighter. If you've never played a certain game before or you have, but you're you're not comparing it side by side with an original console, you'd likely never notice the difference and be quite happy playing the game(s). I know I am. I've just thought of another caveat: If you are thinking about buying this to play Game Boy games with the Super Game Boy adapter, you may wish to rethink that. The tests I've seen show that it will play the games, but the sound is borderline terrible. YMMV, but I can't recommend it personally. Do more research before buying it to play Game Boy games.Other benefits:*Unlike software emulation, the games load just as fast as on original equipment.*There is "no lag" when using the controllers -- important for SCHMUP players.*The provided controllers are decent for playing NES and SNES, but unfortunately, you have to use a bumper button for your C button when playing Genesis games. I use original Genesis or modern replacements for playing Genesis games on this console.*The updated console I bought has the new 4:3/16:9 aspect ratio switch. But be careful when buying from another seller. The sku numbers are the same and old inventory still has consoles without the Aspect Ratio switch packaged in the very same box.*With the appropriate modern adapter, you can play Sega Master System games on this console. You just can't use the original Powerbase Converter. I have also read that the Rondo Products Power Base Mini FM is incompatible on this console, but I have not yet been able to test this for myself.*Will work with all-in-one Genesis and SNES multi-carts or those with SD cards. I'm sure there will likely be some exceptions, but I've seen Mega Everdrive and SD2SNES work on this console.*Provides Composite (RCA) jacks and HDMI out.Tips: Because this console is lightweight and slots can be tight, remember the R&R of game carts requires finesse rather than brute strength. You may need to slightly angle the carts into the slot on one side and then the next until it goes in. Some PCBs are thicker than others and can be challenging. The easiest removal is also performed similarly but by pulling on one end slightly and then the next. It will come right out. I would not recommend this console for children who are careless or like to throw things about. But then I wouldn't have recommended the original consoles for such abuse either. :-)) Just remember Finesse = Success but Frustration = Broken.All old retro game carts have contacts/pins that get oxidized. These contacts should be routinely cleaned (depending on the environment every 6 months or so) with a q-tip and 91% isopropyl alcohol. 1-UP cards are also great. Keep the cart pointing down; so you are not getting fluid and debris down into the cart. Let it dry first before insertion. Never buy an old cart and directly place it in your console. Doing so risks introducing contaminants into the slots on your SRT+. Clean the contacts first. Failure to clean contacts is the primary reason for the failure of game carts to play properly on any console and many people today apparently don't know this.Use the factory provided power supply, which is rated at 5 volts, 1 amp. Plug it into a surge protector. Voltage spikes are a problem for these consoles as they lack more expensive voltage regulation. Anything other than a 5 volt power supply will render the console a paper weight. You can, however, use a 5 volt adapter that supplies up to 3.5 amps because the console will only draw the amperage it needs. It's the voltage and/or using less than 1 amp PS that will kill the console. Also, the manual recommends disconnecting the power supply from the console when not in use.I have tried to go into rather lengthy detail because routinely someone will criticize this console or other modern lightweight retro consoles that use carts with the same uninformed complaints: Games don't play; too lightweight, R&R of carts too hard; console stopped working (i.e. unprotected circuit or using the wrong power supply,) kids broke the console and even failing to read the manual. It's always the console's fault. Let me ask a question: If someone unknowingly cracked a solder joint on the printed circuit board because he/she was trying to gorilla the game cart into the slot, is that really the fault of the console or is it operator error? In 1991 the SNES console cost $199. Today that equals $459. Do we really expect the same amount of durability and quality for a console that plays not one but multi-console games for a fraction of that expensive price? Perhaps there are those who do. I don't.I think this console for the price is a fantastic value. For some the price is a paltry sum and for others it will be a sacrifice even at its relatively low investment compared to more expensive options. With this in mind I say to all, respect your equipment. Not everything is truly plug and play. Read the manual and then read it again. Read reviews. Learn from others. If you're new to retro-gaming, watch online videos for various tips about your specific console. As I've indicated this console is not child proof and in some cases not even adult proof. All I can say is that unless your equipment is truly defective (which does happen), it should take care of you, if you properly take care of it.Finally, who is the SRT3+ best suited for?1. You're just getting into or back into retro-gaming and you want to be able to play your old games or some of the most popular 8 and 16 bit games ever made.2. You have original console(s) and you'd like to preserve it/them by playing your games on this newer and less expensive multi-console.The Retro-Bit Super Retro Trio Plus HD at this price is certainly the ticket for retro-gaming and may be the only console some people will ever need. If your expectations are realistic and it meets what you're looking for, I highly recommend the SRT+.

James Baker

5 de agosto de 2026

This thing is Awesome

This unit works perfectly for all the old NES, SNES and Sega games I loved as a kid. Easy to use and works every time on cleaned games. Have had hours of fun with my Nephew. Highly recommend.

John

2 de abril de 2018

Not perfect, but pretty great, especially for the price

This thing is very cool and there's a lot I want to cover here.Pros:- The picture quality is great and the color palettes for the systems look good- Flashcarts like the MD Everdrive and Snes PowerPak surprisingly work in it- Games like Doom for Snes and Yoshi's Island with special chips work just fine- The Super Gameboy works great too- The controllers are decent quality- (On my 32" Tv in "game mode") there is virtually no noticeable lag and it's just like the NES Classic or SNES Mini- Famicom games work with an adapterCons- Some games like Stunt Race FX didn't work for me- The Everdrive N8 doesn't work for me either- The stock controllers have weird mapping for Genesis games and it might be better to just use Genesis controllers- It only outputs 16:9 so to play your games in the original aspect ratio your TV will need to adjust the picture to 4:3- The audio on some NES games is a little off.Also I've read reviews of a blue model playing Genesis games at the wrong speed but this one plays them correctly. Maybe the blue unit is for PAL regions and this is for NTSC or something. Overall it could be better, there are some things that I wish worked that didn't, and it would be nice if it either output 4:3 by default or at least had a switch or a setting for it, but for the price it's pretty great especially considering that you get two controllers and an HDMI cable. It's pretty ambitious to release an HD system that plays three game libraries (five if you count Famicom and Gameboy) so it's not that surprising that a few things don't work, but honestly I'm very impressed with what did work, especially the flash carts.Update: The audio on some NES games is off. It doesn't sound awful like AtGames Genesis systems, just the tones are a little off and that might bother purists. Otherwise I love this thing.Ver más

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Padhric the Peculiar

21 de enero de 2026

Audio is Terrible - Cheap build - Some Carts Don't Run

I really wanted to like this gadget because it can run the three systems I want to play at about 40% cheaper than the Hyperkin Retron 5. Unfortunately, you get what you pay for.1. Build quality is poor. The aesthetic is nice, but the plastic is cheap. Immediately upon inserting my first NES cart to test it, the dust flaps instantly became noticeably scratched. That's ridiculous for a cartridge-based system.2. The audio emulation is unacceptable. While the video emulation seems fine, the audio emulation sucks. I fired up Mario 1 for NES and right away you can tell the sound is just wrong. Coins sound flat and the power-up sound comes out as a lame warble. There's no reason to pay money for something that can't run 40+ year old software correctly.3. The red flap at the front which covers the controller ports is annoying. I love the design and I really like the idea, but unfortunately, when you press it to open it, the flap only pops forward a tiny amount and you have to dig a fingernail in there to actually get it open. Swing and a miss.4. The console has issues playing games, even original ones. I have original copies (not repros) of Mario 1, 2, 3, Tecmo Bowl, and TMNT. Of these, most worked, but they all required multiple re-inserts to seat the pins properly. TMNT absolutely refused to run... I cleaned it 3-4 times and re-seated it probably 15-20 times and nothing. Inserted the same game into a Hyperkin Retron 5 and BOOM... runs flawlessly, first try.In it's favor, I will say the SNES-style controllers are pretty great. It's a shame they don't sell these separately. I have a Retro-bit NES controller as well and I really like it... maybe they should stick to controllers. I'm kind of disappointed I have to return the SNES pads with the console to get my money back, but this console is pretty awful.Ver más

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Wayne

26 de enero de 2020

A pretty nice HD clone system

I've always been on the hunt for an HD solution for my NES, SNES and Genesis. I had my eye on the the Retron 5 but due to its severe hardware failure as well as being an emulation machine so certain games can't work for the life of it, I'm going to play it safe and not buy it. I had my eye on other clones consoles but out of all of them the Retro Trio + caught my attention as it allowed you to play the big three instead of only two out of the three which is inconvenient.The system came in nice working condition. In the box you get the system, HDMI cable, USB connector, USB outlet adapter, and two controllers.The controllers in my opinion are the biggest highlight as I used to own the Retro Duo back in the day and the controllers for that weren't the best as they were very plasticky and didn't feel the most responsive. But these were the opposite, the plastic used isn't so plasticky, the control pad, the buttons and even the triggers all feel really nice. Honestly I feel like using these controllers instead of the originals because of how nice they feel. Though I will say that the control pad is sensitive as I found my character moving to the right or left by just positioning my thumb to the left or right of the top part of the pad. But that's not really a deal breaker as long as your pushing exactly in the direction you're trying to go.All games I've tested on it so far have worked with no real issue but bare in mind my collection isn' the largest so this is NOT a replacement to the original systems, so there may be some games that may not work so bare that in mind. But the image quality is great, especially on the NES side, never have Tetris looked so good haha. But seriously the games look so crisp without any rough edges. Very smooth, very sharp, very nice. The sound as far I can hear is pretty much spot on though it is softer sounding then the original systems so you might want to turn up your volume to hear, but no big really. I also haven't noticed any input lag. The buttons respond pretty instantaneously as far as I see it and I've been playing the originals for quite some time. I played Contra on the NES and TMNT 4 on both the SNES and Genesis, very button heavy games and noticed no real lag.The system also have AV output on it so if you have AV cables you can hook it to your CRT and play your light gun games, though I haven't been able to test this at the time of this review.But the one deal breaker for some if not all people is the fact that the system stretches the picture of your games. This right here is literally the only negative I can find for this, however it's not at all a deal breaker for me as my TV allows you to change the aspect ratio. I also plan on using this to record gameplay footage for game reviews in the future and you can fix the aspect ratio in the editing software. So the stretched picture is no problem, but it is too bad they didn't include an aspect ratio switch on the system.But overall I'm extremely pleased with this console, the games look and play great and the system works without fail. If your looking for an HD solution for you old retro games and are okay with working around the stretched picture, then the Retro Trio + is worth the price of admission:)