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There is a way to run unauthorized content (roms) via the IPS patching method discussed in this thread . It's fairly involved, and has some pitfalls of its own. For those unfamiliar with this console, the Retron 5 runs on a modified version of the Android operating system.









Lifesperience is now Raycommend, which can be found here: Ray Commend How do you feel about the Retron 5 being hacked? Would the versatility make it more desirable, or should Hyperkin attempt to lock it down further in an attempt to keep users playing original cartridges? Leave your comments below!





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It appears that a someone going by the screenname of RetroN Labo on Youtube has successfully hacked the Retron 5 console to run the full version of Retroarch. In the video shown, various emulators that are not part of the original firmware are playable including the PC Engine, Playstation One, Nintendo DS, and Wonderswan. As the stock firmware from the Retron 5 is programmed to load games from an original cartridge when it is inserted, this hack appears to run ROM and ISO files, most likely from the SD card slot built into the back of the console.