Gamerztek 8-Bit HD and Gaming Relics custom cases

I'm still a fan of retro video games which probably doesn't surprise anyone since I still collect retro toys. When I play, I normally use the Retron 5 as my console because I love being able to save my progress at any point while using my cartridges. However, Retron 5 doesn't recognize a lot of multicarts and it also can't load game cheats for homebrews or game hacks. To compensate, I had been using Retro Bit's Retro Trio with an upscaler for HDMI. Its a great system and worked well but I decided it was time to upgrade to a console with a better HDMI output. After doing my online research, I decided to go with the 8-Bit HD.

These are not the best screenshots as it is just me using my phone but I was blown away by the difference this made. Everything was very crisp. The console itself is very cheap. I bought it on Amazon for $30. It appears that I got the last one but I'm sharing the link for when they restock. Its also available in a lot of other places. Just make sure you get the latest make of the console because they fixed some errors with their sound chip. https://www.amazon.com/8-Bit-HD-Entertainment-System-Nintendo/dp/B01MYXNB7G

Running the 150 in 1 cart through a Game Genie. I love retro frankenstein towers.

Size comparison to the Retron 5

Something I love to buy are custom game cases. The glossy pictures and the snap cases remind me of renting games from Phar-Mor back in the day. Nostalgia. I've tried a lot of different companies out but recently I have fallen in love https://gamingrelics.com/. Here are some of my recent pick ups.

Just beautiful work and really cheap prices. Check them out.

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