DRB Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) I've only owned two Nintendo consoles since the mid 80s, the original one (I had two over the course of 18 years, b/c as we know they were meh design and simply did not last all that long) and I got my hands on the FS Twin (NES/SNES) anout 8-9 years ago. I must have dropped it or something b/c it too now is no longer working properly. So which console do you use or prefer. I know a friend with the small single cartridge unit (not sure the name of it, see pic below) console but that seems a bit of a backwards move since it is only NES. Is getting another dual unit the way to go, if so which one is the best one out there today? Thx. Edited January 2, 2017 by DRB Donnie Dohnson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Dohnson Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 that looks like a flippin' receipt machine. this system has got nipples: that's code for, it's teets. the controllers blow, though. segathonsov 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
segathonsov Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I like the OG hardware. Have bought the dual units and wasn't impressed. Didn't play all the games correctly and controllers broke. kamphuna8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamingtrucker1 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 That's a toploader,i have one and its great once you mod it for compsite video.The RF on it is very bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Ice Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Still on my original from 1990 broncofan7 and Donnie Dohnson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buck Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 (edited) I recently replaced the 72 pin connector in my old one (from probably 1988), a fairly simple and straightforward process. I also replaced the pads in the old controllers, very easy to do, too. Otherwise, I would just use a computer/emulator or something if I couldn't use the vintage NES. These knockoff "consoles" seem too wonky to me. Edited January 6, 2017 by buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruddog Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I really like the AVS from retrousb. But a computer with emulator hooked up to a TV is a cheap way to go if you have a laptop you can use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFM Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I will go on record saying that the multi-system units are garbage. I am a big time fan of the Retron1 and Retro-Bit Top Loader. I've given away tons of the years and use them myself. We've even used some at Madison in the past. segathonsov 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) Original hardware is my preferred opinion, however, the HDMI factor is huge with the clone systems like "Retron-5". I have a RetroPie setup as well which is convenient for messing around. For those with the "NES Classic Edition", it's easy enough to add TSB to the console. I feel the urge to pick up additional carts whenever I come across them... Edited January 21, 2018 by Goose Donnie Dohnson and Knobbe 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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