Nes clones

[Videogamecollector123]

What is about the cheapest NES clone available? All I need it to do is be able to play regular cartridges.

[godslabrat]

RetroN1

 

The standard clone disclaimers apply, but it is cheap.

[RJ]

I got a Yobo for $30 new 3-4 yrs back, theyve likely dropped in price by now.

[Ace_1]

RetroN1

 

The standard clone disclaimers apply, but it is cheap.

 

This is pretty much the same thing as my RetroBit Retro Entertainment System, which means it should have accurate audio and video. One thing I did notice on my RES was that the video was actually BRIGHTER than an original Front-Loader NES, but the color saturation and the colors themselves are exactly the same as on a Front-Loader NES(maybe just a touch less saturated due to the brighter video).

 

This is the clone in question(in the same paint job as my system - I've got an older RES, as it doesn't have the same box): eBay Auction -- Item Number: 180539319092

 

It's more expensive than the RetroN1, but I know this clone, and I know it's a good one. I have no idea about how accurate the RetroN1 is, but judging by the revised NOAC used in the Version 2 Yobo FC Game Console and in the RetroBit RES, I'd say the RetroN1 would be similar to that. No guarantees, however.

 

And speaking of Yobo's revised FC Game Console, it looks like this: eBay Auction -- Item Number: 230497348132

 

The original model has gray buttons, while this one has red buttons. If it were blue, the buttons would be white, and if it were silver, the buttons would be silver. But the best way to recognize the revised FC Game Console is by the box. On the revised version, the buttons on the console pictured are red, while on the original version, the buttons are gray. You need to know this, as the older FC Game Consoles have the typical NOAC sound problems, heavily saturated video and some color inaccuracies. I would privilege the revised FC Game Console simply because of the controllers. I prefer those over the RetroN1 and RES controllers.

[goldenegg]

What is about the cheapest NES clone available? All I need it to do is be able to play regular cartridges.

 

Real NES systems can usually be found for cheaper than clones. Any reason you specifically want a clone? If you're just worried about the infamous flashing screen prob, open up the system to give the cart connector a cleaning and disable the lockout chip. It's a VERY easy thing to do.

[jferio]

If I bought a clone right now, it would be mostly to consolidate hardware in my video game setup... in other words, I'd look for something that does NES and SNES carts out of the same hardware. I'd add the Genesis into that, but I have the SegaCD and Power Base Converter, so I couldn't exactly eliminate the Genesis anyway...

[Videogamecollector123]

What is about the cheapest NES clone available? All I need it to do is be able to play regular cartridges.

 

Real NES systems can usually be found for cheaper than clones. Any reason you specifically want a clone? If you're just worried about the infamous flashing screen prob, open up the system to give the cart connector a cleaning and disable the lockout chip. It's a VERY easy thing to do.

No I'm all for original hardware, this was a question as I might need one for a future project. I didn't want to use a real NES so I just wanted to see how much a clone would cost for it. On my NES I don't really get the flashing light problem after I replaced the 72 pin connector.