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Hyperkin RetroN 5 vs Microsoft Xbox 360 Core

12.91 in
3.15 in
Hyperkin RetroN 5 Game Console
Hyperkin RetroN 5
12.2 in
3.94 in
Microsoft Xbox 360 Core Game Console
Microsoft Xbox 360 Core
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
4
4 editorial reviews
The RetroN 5 retro game console brings 720p upconversion, HDMI output, and emulation tricks to your decades-old game cartridges.Read more
Hyperkin's Retron 5 console lets you play old Nintendo and Sega games in new and exciting ways, but it needs additional work in order to reach its full potential.Read more
Play your original NES, SNES, Megadrive and Gameboy cartridges all in one neat console – it’s retro gaming without the rat’s nest of wires, writes Will FreemanRead more
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5
5 editorial reviews
Microsoft Xbox 360 (Core System)Read more
The next-generation of gaming is here, and Microsoft is first to the party. Should you buy the Xb0x 360 now or hold out for the Playstation 3? Read on to find out!Read more
A still-solid gaming and entertainment experience coupled with a revamped eye-catching design, internal 802.11n Wi-Fi, and more storage make this the best Microsoft Xbox 360 yet.Read more
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User rating
42
4.2 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
47 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
46
4.1 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
2 %

Full Comparison

Hardware

Hyperkin RetroN 5Hyperkin RetroN 5
Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
CPU speed1.6 GHz0.73 GHz

Screen

Hyperkin RetroN 5Hyperkin RetroN 5
Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
HDRnono
Resolutions supported720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p

Controller

Hyperkin RetroN 5Hyperkin RetroN 5
Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
Number of supported wireless controllers64
Weight68.08 oz0.04 oz

Features

Hyperkin RetroN 5Hyperkin RetroN 5
Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
Backward compatibilityyesno
Type of media supportedCassetteDVD
Video formats supported720p
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i

Dimensions

Hyperkin RetroN 5Hyperkin RetroN 5
Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
Depth13.66 in10.63 in
Width12.91 in12.2 in
Height3.15 in3.94 in
Weight68.08 oz0.04 oz
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Grey
Grey

Connectivity

Hyperkin RetroN 5Hyperkin RetroN 5
Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
Ethernetnoyes
WiFinono
USByesyes
Number of USB Inputs13
HDMIyesno
Component outputnoyes
Composite outputnoyes
SCART outnoyes
Number of connection ports63
S-video outputnoyes
VGA outputsnoyes
Digital optical input nono
Digital optical outputnoyes

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Microsoft Xbox 360 Core