8-Bit Battle - Gamerz Tek 8-Bit HD Versus Hyperkin Retron HD
272In this review video you'll see a battle of heavyweights between the Hyperkin Retron HD as it takes on the Gamerz Tek 8-Bit HD for supremacy in the 8-bit retro console market.
In the blue corner we have the Hyperkin Retron HD, an update to their proved Retron 1 platform that ups the ante with a number of outstanding features. Well regarded by the masses, the Retron HD comes packed with 2 color options, a 16:9/4:3 switch, NTSC/PAL compatibility, stereo AV outputs and comes bundled with their popular Cadet controller. See more about the Retron HD in our review, found here - https://youtu.be/rutHVVMUNSM
In the red corner is the Gamerz Tek 8-Bit HD Entertainment System. This spunky challenger leads the pack in-terms of pricing but also comes with AV outputs, great games compatibility, 2 exceptional controllers and a whole lot more. Learn more about the Gamerz Tek 8-Bit HD by watching our review, found here - https://youtu.be/n3pOjStI9bI
To determine our overall winner we rated the following factors:
Design
Included Accessories
Controllers
Game Play
Audio Quality
Value
We awarded points to the Hyperkin Retron HD for design and game play. The Retron HD definitely takes design queues from the Nintendo Entertainment System as it matches color, power and reset buttons from the original NES. We also thought the choice of two color options was a great bonus. While both systems play the same North American NES games, at least as far as we tested, the inclusion of an NTSC/PAL switch means the Hyperkin Retron HD could play more games.
We awarded points to the Gamerz Tek 8-Bit HD for Included Accessories and overall Value, and they're really related to each other. The fact that the 8-Bit HD includes not just 2 basic controllers but 2 really good controllers is a huge nod in it's favor. Add in the fact that it is $10 less expensive to boot is a great bonus too. On top of that we felt the color pallet and pixels looks better and sharper on the 8-Bit HD.
Ties
Controller
Audio
The controllers were similar in our estimation, both worked great and are comfortable to use. The audio was also similar between both, as each seemed to have the same audio traits.
Between these two consoles we have to recommend the Gamerz Tek 8-Bit HD over the Hyperkin Retron HD due to the superior color pallet, shrper pixels, 2 controllers and lower price tag.
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