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High Definition Vintage Consoles

The Retron 4 Plays Tons of Vintage Games with an HDMI Connection

— March 9, 2013 — Tech
There are plenty of vintage consoles floating around out there that let you play old school Nintendo, Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis games out there.

Hyperkin's recently announced Retron 4, which hopes to be the last one you'll ever want. After experiencing significant success with their previous Retron line of all in one vintage consoles, Hyperkin needed to step up its game to beat out its last offering. The Retron 4 will add a slot to play Game Boy Advance games on your television in addition to the existing Super Nintendo, Genesis and NES slots. The system will allow for use of the original controllers as well as a set of proprietary ones. Finally, Hyperkin is bringing vintage consoles into the high definition era by allowing the system to be connected to an HDTV through a built in HDMI connection.

Hyperkin will be unveiling more about the Retron 4 at the end of March at the Midwest Gaming Classic.
Trend Themes
1. Vintage Gaming Consoles - Opportunity for companies to create high-definition retro gaming consoles that allow for play on modern televisions through HDMI connections and expanding compatibility with multiple gaming systems.
2. Game Boy Advance Integration - Opportunity for gaming console manufacturers to incorporate Game Boy Advance slots in their systems, allowing users to play portable games on their televisions.
3. High-definition Retro Gaming - Opportunity to develop and market vintage consoles with built-in HDMI connections, enabling users to play classic games in high definition on modern TVs.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Console Manufacturing - Manufacturers can focus on creating high-definition vintage consoles with expanded compatibility to tap into the growing market of retro gaming enthusiasts.
2. Gaming Accessory Manufacturing - Opportunity for companies to design and produce proprietary controllers for vintage consoles that cater to the nostalgic preferences of gamers.
3. Home Entertainment Technology - Companies can explore the development of HDMI-compatible devices and technologies for retro gaming enthusiasts to connect vintage gaming consoles to modern high-definition televisions.
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