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Retrode 2

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Retrode 2

PLEASE NOTE: Retrode 2 Base unit has support for SNES and Genesis carts.  Additional adapters are sold separately.  

 

The Retrode is the world’s best USB adapter for vintage video games. Play your 16-bit console games on your computer/cell phone/tablet/whatnot, using your original cartridges and controllers!

What’s needed?

  • Game cartridges, and lots of them
  • Game controllers
  • Emulators for SNES/SFC and Genesis/Mega Drive
  • A computer with a USB port, running any of the above (Windows/Linux/MacOS/*NIX) - Caanoo and Pandora work fine as well.
  • A Retrode!

The Retrode is for you if…

  • you like playing legacy video games on your PC, Pandora or Caanoo
  • you want to back-up all your games to roms for use on EverDrives or other flash carts
  • you want to preserve your investment in these games, even after all hardware has expired
  • you want to back up your game progress, e.g. before replacing the cartridge battery
  • you like emulator cheats, but prefer to finish the boss on the real console
  • you simply think it’s cool to plug huge game cartridges into a PDA or cell phone

The Retrode is not for you if… you don’t see the difference between making private backup copies of games that you own, and downloading 10,000 ROMs from the internets.

Features

  • Cartridge slots for Sega Genesis/MD and Nintendo SNES/SFC games. Access ROM (program/data) and SRAM (savegames)! Custom-made connectors of video game quality.
  • 2×2 ports for Sega and SNES controllers.
  • USB 2.0 Full-Speed composite device for driverless operation under any OS, using any emulator.
  • Easy to use, configure and update.
  • Expandable using plug-in adapters.
  • Made in Germany.
  • Dimensions and weight: 162mm x 80mm x 42mm, 200g (6.4″ x 3.2″ x 1.7″, 0.4lbs)
  • Includes USB cable and instruction sheet.
  • Other Adapters sold separately for consoles such as Sega Master System, Gameboy/Color/Advance, and Nintendo 64

PLEASE NOTE: SNES pin connector does not have the extra pins that are pictured on box and in manual.  These pins are not necessary for operation.  However, special chip games with the SA-1 chip may not work, which include Kirby Super Star, Kirby Dreamland 3, and Super Mario RPG.  

33 Reviews

  • 5
    Amazing product!

    Posted by Soul on Oct 8th 2024

    Product is amazing! Really like how easy it is to use

  • 5
    Retrode 2

    Posted by Jordan Hatch on Jun 24th 2024

    It worked flawlessly to transfer save files from my old cartridges to my hard drive to back them up. I followed the directions on what settings needed to be changed and it transferred everything over perfectly. The shell and components appear to be of high quality. I would definitely recommend it.

  • 5
    Great product and service

    Posted by Will on Apr 23rd 2024

    The Retrode 2 is great for backing up older console games. I ordered from QLD, Australia and the product arrived ahead of the scheduled time in good working condition. I would happily purchase from StoneAgeGamer again.

  • 4
    Retrode 2

    Posted by Ian G on Apr 15th 2024

    An affordable plug and play solution for backing up your save games or dumping roms. If you`re worried about your cart batteries dying and don`t want to lose your save when you replace it, get this! Would give it 5 stars but it`s out of stock often.

  • 5
    Awesome adapter for pc use and backup!

    Posted by Carson Axt on Sep 27th 2023

    Great product at a great price. Everyone else is selling this at over $200 right now. I am a collector and wanted to backup my games. This is the way to do it. There is no better way out there to recreate this item. This is the best item for the job. Thank you for a great product every time!

  • 5
    Perfect in every way

    Posted by David Pizon on Aug 21st 2022

    The Retrode is the epitome of plug-and-play usability. I plugged in the USB, a cartridge, and I was on my way to backup up the ROMs for stacks of my old games. This is exactly the product I needed and couldn’t imagine how it could be any easier.

  • 5
    Excellent Product!

    Posted by Michael D on Aug 12th 2022

    It was hard to find this online. I am happy StoneAgeGamer had it in stock. Item arrived in great condition, nicely packaged. Worked like a charm! Was able to back-up all my Sega Genesis/Game Boy and N64 Games [ with adapters ]

  • 5
    Essential tool for backing up old saves

    Posted by Dave on Aug 2nd 2022

    When the Retrode 2 became available to purchase again I jumped to the chance, and man am I glad I did. This is the EASIEST method to back up your old cartridge saves by far. You do need to be sure your cartridges are fairly clean before using this, but that's not a tall order. I feel like I was able to save a lot of my old SNES games in the nick of time. I highly recommend getting this - no soldering, so extra batteries, no risk of failure when transferring...I could go on! Thank you, Stone Age Gamer!

  • 5
    easy to use

    Posted by a banana on Jul 13th 2022

    this is one of the best cartridge dumper on the market so easy to use. If they were to make another cartridge attachment it should be the nes.