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Banards
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Ouya vs Retron
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August 25, 2013, 12:31:42 PM »
I'm trying to decide between a Retron 5 with HDMI output and an Ouya running emulators for some fun retro gamming on a HD tv.
The point behind it, is that I want to make a wall mount system for displaying the original consoles without all of the cables required for operation, while still enjoying the games.
I believe the Ouya has more support for obscure consoles but the retron has support for the original controllers, both are really important features for me.
What would you guys pick? Is there another option that I haven't thought of?
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Duke.Togo
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August 25, 2013, 12:41:52 PM »
Even though I have all the consoles, I will still get a Retron5 just for the ease of use, and to save wear and tear on original hardware. The controller support is very important for me, and the OUYA controller is pretty terrible from what I hear.
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August 25, 2013, 01:02:43 PM »
I had heard about the controller being horrible too. I was planning on using a PS3 controller instead. Using the original controllers is a big plus though. If the retron added n64 and early cd support it would be a no brainer. The collector bug in me is telling me to get both. Tough decision.
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August 25, 2013, 01:08:06 PM »
Go Ouya for now.
Retron is going to have a newer bigger badder model down the line.
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Leynos
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August 25, 2013, 02:11:13 PM »
Retron 5 is out and where can you get one. I can't find where to get one online
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Re: Ouya vs Retron
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August 25, 2013, 02:59:45 PM »
Get a PSP go. Support for a PS3 controller, component output, and pretty much any emulator before N64/PS2 runs perfectly. I bought mine from GameStop for $50 and love it.
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Quote from: Ryudo on August 25, 2013, 02:11:13 PM
Retron 5 is out and where can you get one. I can't find where to get one online
It's not out yet. Supposed to hit later this year.
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August 25, 2013, 03:28:45 PM »
I have a PSP 2000 thats loaded with emulators that's great for on go gaming, never tried it on an HDTV though I didn't think that was possible, do you have to use the PSP itself as the controller then? That seems like a lot of wires.
Is the ability to use a PS3 controller unique to the PSP Go?
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August 25, 2013, 04:28:46 PM »
Not that I own, or have played with either, but between the Ouya and Retron, I would choose the.......Oculus Rift.
Oh, wait, thats not what you were asking
Personally, between the two, I would want the Retron first. I have all the consoles it represents but it would allow for
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....the ease of use, and to save wear and tear on original hardware. The controller support is very important for me....
I like that it could also be easily picked up and taken to another location, ie friends house, and have most of what it's like to play on original hardware. Controllers and carts but with HDMI.
This is not to downplay the Ouya, I actually think of them as filling two different niches. The Ouya has it's strengths, and I would like to own one, but between the two Retron is my first vote.
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August 25, 2013, 07:30:22 PM »
I'm very interested in the Occulus Rift myself! That is one impressive piece of kit!
I'm starting to give more weight to using the original controllers, its just that I wish the retron supported more systems that I own such as the TG16 and the N64 as well as some of the CD based ones like the Sega CD, TGCD, and Saturn, and hopefully a NeoGeo MVS. Unfortunately, I think those systems are too obscure and difficult to emulate effectively for them to be added anytime soon. That's what makes the Ouya so darn tempting, but I guess I could use a PC but that sounds like too much "fiddlin'"
I think I am leaning towards the Retron so far though.
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Re: Ouya vs Retron
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August 25, 2013, 09:12:34 PM »
how is this a discussion? Retron 5 + legit carts and controllers.
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Quote from: Banards on August 25, 2013, 03:28:45 PM
I have a PSP 2000 thats loaded with emulators that's great for on go gaming, never tried it on an HDTV though I didn't think that was possible, do you have to use the PSP itself as the controller then? That seems like a lot of wires.
Is the ability to use a PS3 controller unique to the PSP Go?
PS3 controller support is unique to the Go for some reason. All you need to connect is a component out cable that costs a couple bucks on Amazon. If you want to charge the system while outputting video, you'll need the PSP Go cradle.
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Leynos
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Re: Ouya vs Retron
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You can with Vita as well by remote.
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August 26, 2013, 04:17:39 PM »
I think I'm sold on the Retron, I wouldn't mind having a Vita, but I'm gonna wait on that for a while.
Thanks for the input everyone!
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