Retro-Bit Generations on a CRT! What went WRONG?!
24Is the Retro-Bit Generations the weirdest retro console EVER made? In this deep dive, we explore this plug-and-play system released in 2016, right in the middle of the retro craze! Retro-Bit aimed to pack in a ton of classic games from Jaleco, Capcom, and IREM, and they even included old-school AV output for CRT TVs alongside HDMI! Sounds awesome, right?
Well... not so fast. While the design and game selection are intriguing, especially with a mix of well-known and obscure titles, the performance is where things fall apart. We put the Retro-Bit Generations to the test on a CRT TV (as promised!) and the results were... shocking. Prepare for sprite flickering chaos, inaccurate frame rates, and games that are almost UNPLAYABLE.
We break down everything that went wrong, from the under-powered CPU struggling with 2D emulation to the blurry, dark visuals even on modern HDMI displays. Is there anything redeemable about this quirky console? Are there ANY games that actually play well? Find out as we dive deep into:
The bizarre game library: From Avenging Spirit to Super Noah's Ark 3D?!
The design: Love for CRT output, but those controllers...
Performance FAIL: Why the emulation is so choppy and broken.
Game-by-game breakdown: Captain Commando, City Connection, Ghouls 'n Ghosts, R-Type III, and SO many more!
The LEGACY: Why this console flopped in the West but thrived in Japan (and Generations 2 follow-up!).
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Chapters:
[00:00] The Retro-Bit Generations is weird!
[00:38] Plug & Play Emulators of 2016
[01:15] They skimped out on the CPU
[02:01] HDMI video also has major issues
[03:09] Avenging Spirit (Game Boy)
[03:38] Captain Commando (Arcade)
[04:02] City Connection (NES)
[04:35] Forgotten Worlds (Arcade)
[04:46] Ghouls 'n Ghosts (Arcade)
[05:15] Pirate Ship Higemaru (Famicom)
[05:21] Hammerin' Harry (NES)
[05:39] Holy Diver (Famicom)
[05:59] Kid Niki: Radical Ninja (NES)
[06:17] Kid Niki: Radical Ninja 2 (Famicom)
[07:01] Kung Fu Master 2/Spartan X2 (Famicom)
[07:22] Maru's Mission (Game Boy)
[07:51] Ninja Jajamaru-kun (Famicom)
[08:16] Mercs (Genesis)
[08:32] Pizza Pop (Famicom)
[09:17] R-Type III (Super Nintendo)
[09:38] Rival Turf (Super Nintendo)
[10:07] Rod Land (Famicom)
[10:22] Rushing Beat Shura (Super Famicom)
[10:27] Son Son (Arcade)
[10:42] Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts (Super Nintendo)
[10:57] Super Noah's Ark 3D (Super Nintendo)
[11:22] Varth: Operation Thunderstorm (Arcade)
[12:03] Totally Rad (NES)
[12:08] Creepy Bird (NES)
[12:26] Yang Warrior Family (Mega Drive)
[12:36] Retro-Bit Generations Legacy
Music:“Not the Only One” By: Rondo Brothers
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