Retro Freak is a retro game system which allows you to play cartridges of 12 different game consoles. If you kept old game cartridges from childhood, you would be able to relive the astonishment and excitement once again.
* Sega Master System is available while using Power Base Converter.
12retro game systems in one unified system. Retro Freak provides many functionalities yet sorted cleanly and easy to use.
When a retro game system was plugged to a current high definition monitor, pictures could be obscured or, depending on systems, they're unable to connect at all. Retro Freak selected to use HDMI to match the display technology trends of current monitors. For this reason, Retro Freak produces crisp display by automatically converting pictures to 720p and producing excellent sound qualities compared to a conventional analog connector.
The picture quality of the games played on Retro Freak not only increases in resolution, but can also be adjusted using other different settings. For example, [Change Aspect Ratio] sets it to full screen; and [Display Filter] displays images more smoothly by carefully dividing each pixel into smaller blocks. The audio output can also be customized by adjusting the Bass and Treble.
With Retro Freak, you can save game data on the system even if a game cartridge has exhausted its back-up battery. Just save it as usual and data would be saved on Retro Freak system itself. Furthermore, the data saved on Retro Freak system will not expire because of exhausted batteries; you can backup saved data onto microSD and your computer (via microSD). Also, if a game cartridge still has old saved data, Retro Freak can import them, or export one made on Retro Freak to a cartridge.
Retro Freak allows you to save a game at any point by the Save State function, and lets you play at the save. Even with an unforgiving game that return you all the way back to the beginning with one mistake, you can load up the progression at the point you’ve saved with this Save State function. Also, for a game that requires password to continue, Save State allows you to skip the process and continue without needing to take a note of password. Save State function can save up to 100 data per game and it works for any game that can be run by Retro Freak.
Retro Freak allows users to freely pair a game and controller for a game system. Remap buttons for each controller, change turbo fire button and turbo fire rate. Use your favorite controller in the way you want to. Also, you can connect multiple controllers for multiplayer games for up to 5 players.
Conventionally, retro game systems could only run a game while cartridge was inserted into the system itself. Retro Freak can install any game from a game cartridge, and you will be able to run an installed game without inserting the cartridge. This allows you to keep your valuable old retro game cartridges from damage by repeatedly using them, yet still be able to enjoy them.
*To use this function, microSD is needed separately
*Installation is available only for games that a user owns
*Installed games can only be played on the Retro Freak system that they were installed into
*Installing games into the system is optional. You can play your game by simply inserting the cartridge into the cartridge slot.
Cheat Function allows you to modify your game such as give max amount of money or level, change an item, and make your character invincible.
Each Cheat Function has cheat codes for each game that looks like a numeric password. Retro Freak customer support website has cheat codes, and easily downloadable by using microSD (sold separately) for free.
*To use this feature, microSD and a computer with the Internet connection are required.
Among many functionalities that Retro Freak provides to make an accessible gameplay experience, it can also overclock a game and switch regions.
Also, language on the system can be changed (Japanese/English/Traditional Chinese/French/German/Polish), and free updates will add more convenient functions in the future.
*To use these features, separately sold microSD is required
Gear Converter SMS (sold separately) additionally allows you to play, Game Gear, Sega Master System on Retro Freak.
*It’s not compatible for keyboard control by Sega Keyboard or SG-3000, or operate any other accessories.
Retro Freak comes with a wired controller, designed for retro games, which also includes original Retro Freak buttons.
Retro Freak’s USB ports allow you to plug-in commercially available USB controllers of your choice such as PS3 or PS4 controllers.
Use the Controller Adapter (bundled in [CY-RF-BC]) and use the following official controllers and other accessories for the Retro Freak.
*Retro Freak [CY-RF-BC] includes one of this
†: The compatibility does not guarantee that the system would run 100% of cartridges and accessories even if they are listed as compatible, some of them may not work properly including audio and video.