History of video games, Retro gaming

Official Retro Consoles

The early 2000's saw the first releases of consoles that emulated older systems with officially licensed games. The late 2010's and 2020 saw many more companies release all in one systems.

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C64 Direct-to-TV

Atari Flashback

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Later versions were uploaded by Afrank99 at de., Public domain)

Atari Flashback 2

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Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer

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NES Classic Edition

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Super NES Classic Edition

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Playstation Classic

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Atari Flashback Portable (2016)

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Sega Genesis Mini

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Atari Flashback X Deluxe

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Atari Flashback Portable (2019)

FPGA Consoles

FPGA based consoles use reprogrammable chips to mimic other hardware, potentially allowing for more efficient or accurate emulation than pure software emulation can.[1]

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1chipMSX

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C-One C64 compatible computer

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Minimig Amiga 500 compatible computer

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Replica1 Apple 1 compatible computer.

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Analogue MegaSG

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Analogue SuperNT

RetroUSB AVS

An FPGA based NES compatible system.[2]

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Clone Consoles

Retro Bit Retro Duo Portable

A clone system that supports SNES games out of the box, and NES, Sega Genesis, and Game Boy through adapters.[3]

Retro Bit Retro Duo (Image: Evan-Amos, Public domain)

Yobo FC Twin

Combination NES and SNES compatible console.[4]

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FC Twin Console

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Hyperkin RetroN

NES compatible system.

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Hyperkin RetroN 5

The RetroN 5 was shown off at E3 2013.[5]

The Hyperkin RetroN 5 is a console launched on December 10th, 2013 that runs Linux and open source emulators to play cartridges for the Famicom, NES, SNES, Genesis, Game Boy Advance systems.[6][7]

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The RetroN 5 with controller.

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Hyperkin RetroN 77

Released by 2018[8], the RetroN 77 plays Atari 2600 at an upscaled 720p resolution over HDMI.[9]

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GB Boy Color

Game Boy Color clone.

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Omega MVS

Rather different from other consoles listed here, in that it's simply a Neo Geo MVS placed in a console formfactor.[10]

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Emulation Consoles

Famicom Classic/ NES Classic

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Super Famicom Classic/ SNES Classic

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Video Converters

OSSC

The Open Source Scan Converter is an low latency upscaler to convert old signals to work on modern displays.[11]

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Framemeister

An early upscaler for retro gaming.[12]

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References

• ↑ "MiSTer FPGA: The Future of Retro Game Emulation and Preservation?". RetroGaming with Racketboy. 20 February 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
• ↑ "The RetroUSB AVS just replaced my childhood Nintendo". Engadget. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
• ↑ Wilber, Jennifer. "Retro Duo NES and SNES Clone Console Review". LevelSkip - Video Games. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
• ↑ "Thoughts of Thoughtfulness: A Review of The FC-Twin". Thoughts of Thoughtfulness. 14 March 2013. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
• ↑ "Hyperkin Retron 5 Uses Android To Emulate 9 Classic Consoles For Under $100 (No, You Can't Buy It Yet)". Android Police. 11 June 2013. https://www.androidpolice.com/2013/06/11/hyperkin-retron-5-uses-android-to-emulate-9-classic-consoles-for-under-100-no-you-cant-buy-it-yet/.
• ↑ "Hyperkin RetroN 5 Review". PCMAG. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
• ↑ "Hyperkin Retron 5 combines ten consoles into one on December 10 for $99 (updated)". Engadget. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
• ↑ "RetroN 77 REVIEW – Pros & Cons + Gameplay". MetalJesusRocks. 22 June 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
• ↑ "Things We Love: Hyperkin RetroN 77". B&H Explora. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
• ↑ "Omega Entertainment Machine - Consolized Neo Geo MVS Game Console". Arcade Works. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
• ↑ "Open Source Scan Converter (OSSC)". RetroRGB. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
• ↑ "Upscalers". RetroRGB. Retrieved 28 November 2020.

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