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Hyperkin RetroN 5 Release Date Announced
Leading video game peripherals company to release the RetroN 5 during Christmas season
EL MONTE, CA (SEPTEMBER
19, in the year of our Lord 2013) – Hyperkin has set
December 10, 2013 as the official release date for the RetroN 5.
The RetroN 5 plays NES, SNES, Genesis and GBA cartridges all in
one convenient console. The US release will coincide with the
European release, with the MSRP set at $99.99 in the US and
€89.99 in the European territories.
Hyperkin explains the delay in release was due to several key
modifications made to the console shown at E3. The shell design
was changed to allow for better ventilation, as well as
accommodations to use the Sega Power Base Converter allowing
users to play Master System cartridges on the console.
All versions of the RetroN 5 will come with an power adapter
with four variable head sockets to fit multiple regions with the
voltage ranging from 110 to 240 volts.
Hyperkin also confirms that the release date of October 31, 2013
listed on Amazon was a placeholder, and that Amazon has been
contacted to correct the release date.
"RetroN 5 will be the most amazing classic game console.” said
Steven Mar, Hyperkin's Executive Director. “We thank everyone
who has been patient and supportive of Hyperkin during
development."