# Vintage Gaming Adapters The Retrode Lets You Play SNES and Sega Genesis Games on Your Computer By Michael Hines | Published 2012-01-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-retrode References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/02/retrode-2-retro-gaming-adapter-snes-genesis-pre-order/) & [retrode](http://www.retrode.com/) Gamers looking to put their old [SNES](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rg353ps) and [Sega Genesis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrogames) cartridges to good use will love the Retrode. The product is an adapter that lets you play your old [Super Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/booster-course-pass) and Sega Genesis games on your computer using the game's original cartridges and controllers. The Retrode works using an emulator program that is not included and must be downloaded online. While this is the one downside, one of the many upsides to this gadget is that you can use your original controllers with it. There are many places online where you can play old SNES and Sega Genesis games for free provided you don't want to use the correct controllers or original cartridges. The Retrode is available for pre-order now and is priced at $84.99. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Gaming:** Opportunity to develop and sell adapters for playing vintage games on modern devices. - **Emulation Software:** Potential to create and sell emulator programs for playing old games on computers. - **Controller Compatibility:** Chance to design and market adapters for using original game controllers with modern devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Accessories:** An opportunity for companies to create and sell adapters and accessories for retro gaming. - **Software Development:** Potential for developers to create and sell emulation software for playing vintage games on computers. - **Electronics Retail:** Opportunity for electronics retailers to offer retro gaming adapters, controllers, and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epilogue-gb-operator.md) - [Browser Game Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrogames.md) - [See-Through Cartridge Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modretro-m64.md) - [Aftermarket Console Connectivity Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-retro-receiver.md) - [Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-classic.md) - [Miniature Retro Game Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rk2020.md) - [Retro Cartridge Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polymega-em05.md) - [Nostalgic Miniature Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-mini-city-v.md) - [Miniature Retro Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-game-consoles-1.md)