Retrode 2 retro gaming adapter for Mac and PC revealed
updated 05:20 am EST, Tue January 3, 2012
Retrode unveils its latest retro gaming adapter
Retrode has revealed the Retrode 2, its latest gaming adapter for Macs, PCs, smartphones and tablets. As the video demo below shows, the device connects to a user’s computer and mounts as an external drive allowing users to access game ROMs and game saves on SNES and Genesis cartridges over USB. Users must download and install their own choice of emulator to get up and running.
Once an emulator is installed, users simply point the emulator to one of the ROM images and the games will launch and play just as they did on their original hardware without needing to install additional drivers. Games are controlled by compatible joysticks or gamepads, which are connected to the Retrode 2 which has two available controller ports. The cartridge slots on the device are compatible with Sega’s Genesis and Mega Drive titles, and Nintendo’s Super Nintendo Entertainment System titles.
The Retrode 2 will ship from January 23 for $85 plus shipping. [via Engadget]
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Joined: Aug 2001
Neat
Wow, I might actually buy one of these. It's a bit expensive just to be able to use a SNES controller on an emulator, but that alone is pretty tempting. Being able to pull old save files off SNES cartridges, though, that's just awesome.