Retro Freak – the console that has everything (almost)

A new retro console has broken the record for the most supported systems, with one machine that runs everything from the Game Boy to PC Engine.

The Retro Freak console can run cartridges from 11 different formats of video game console, more than even the RetroN. These sort of clone consoles are completely unofficial, but if you’re a retro gamer with no more room under the telly they can be a godsend.

Although manufacturer Cyber Gadget list 11 supported formats for the Retro Freak, that’s not quite as many as it seems – as some are just international versions of the same thing.



Famicom

Super Famicom

Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)

Game Boy

Game Boy Color

Game Boy Advance

Mega Drive

Genesis

PC Engine

TurboGrafx-16

PC Engine SuperGrafx

Retro Freak – the least discriminatory console ever

The Super Famicom is the Japanese version of the SNES, the Genesis is the American version of the Mega Drive, and the TurboGrafx-16 is the American version of the PC Engine. Although that’s good, given how many games were exclusive to Japan back in the day.


The Famicom is the Japanese version of the NES, which oddly there’s no support listed for. The Sega Master System also seems an unfortunate omission.

If you have any of the consoles already you can use the original controllers, as long as you buy the appropriate adapter. Although the Retro Freak also supports USB devices and has it’s own Classic Controller style gamepad if you prefer.

This is the Retro Freak’s special all-in-one controller

You can also install games onto the console itself, which unlike downloaded ROMs is entirely legal – or so Cyber Gadget would have us believe. Either way you can use save states, cheats, and port save data to enjoy at least some of the comforts of the modern age.

The Retro Freak is also tiny, at barely the size of SNES cartridge, and is due out later this year in Japan. Here’s the official website.

Even the Famicom keyboard is compatible

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