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E3 2013 - Hyperkin looks ahead by looking behind

With its 2013 E3 lineup, gaming hardware company Hyperkin looks to the future of gaming while still supporting its past.

Tuxmask553973d ago

I might have to get my cousin one of those Retron thingies. I think he'd enjoy it.

TheSoundDefense3972d ago

I want one myself, but I don't actually have any retro cartridges, so it wouldn't be much use.

SactoGamer3972d ago

Check your used music/movie/gaming store. You'll probably have the best luck at a locally-owned one.

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Hyperkin has made a handheld Sega Genesis that plays original carts

Portable nostalgia.

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Profchaos117d ago (Edited 117d ago )

Aka hyperkin has remade the Sega nomad.
Hyperkin does what Sega don't

Sgt_Slaughter116d ago (Edited 116d ago )

I'd have to wait to see performance, because if this is just another rom dump-to-emulation type Hyperkin device then hard pass. The quality of their products are severely hit-or-miss.

Also, unsure why they picked a 16:9 screen yet again when every game plays in 4:3. There are plenty of emu-handhelds that have quality screens in the original aspect ratio.

Profchaos115d ago

So I've got clarification on the screen it'll go between 4:3 and 16:9 with a toggle but yeah I get what you mean it does look like a 16:9 screen.

Also doesn't appear to be a emulation device runs native carts. But also I guess you could just load up a everdrive and play anything on it.

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Hyperkin Announce the Cortana Edition and 20th Anniversary Duke Controllers

Neil writes: "Created in collaboration with Xbox and 343 Industries, the team at Hyperkin has announced that they'll be releasing some rather tasty Limited and Special Edition Duke controllers, with the Cortana Limited Edition being the utter highlight - and you don't need us to tell you that it is an absolute purple beast."

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darthv72955d ago

Very cool. I have the green duke they made and will gladly pick up these.

Magog954d ago

I forgot how awkwardly placed all those buttons were.

Vits954d ago

Still one of my favorites controllers overall. Extremely comfortable for my hands.Unfortunately the Hyperskin version is ridiculously expensive in my region. To the point that you can actually get yourself a Xbox Series controller and a Dual Sense for the same price.

VenomUK954d ago (Edited 954d ago )

@Vits For me, no way! When playing Halo at a friend's the Duke was always unwieldily big. I didn't buy my original Xbox at launch I bought it when it had the refined smaller controllers, and they were great. It's funny to think how the designed was refined and then went next level with the 360 controller.

Vits954d ago

Totally fair.
I know very few that share my like for this controller. And the 360 is still one of my go to controllers for a lot of PC games. It's a shame that finding an original one in good condition is so difficult these days.

darthv72954d ago

I enjoyed the duke as well, then again I have large hands. When the S controller came out, it didnt take much to get used to it (except the placement of the b/w buttons) but Id say 360 was their magnum opus.

medman954d ago

I really like the design....well done.

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Hyperkin celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Xbox Classic with a refresh of Duke

Duke is without a doubt one of the most recognizable video game characters, designed with American video game players in mind because of his “big hands,” and then reduced in size to appeal to Japanese audiences.

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