Retropia Reviews 274

What a Machine!!. Great service also, my only 2 x gripes would be the Sinden gun which I'm having problems to get the gun to calibrate, can't fault Retroboss as they sent me a link on how to troubleshot this but doesn't seem to be working properly, and Crazy Balloon would love a device to be made so you have the Proper direction buttons for having the authentic gameplay apart from that great machine 10/10. Would recommend this to all who like retro games

OK so I have left a review before. I have owned the odroid they first released and got the upgrade for that and when the retro boss came out it was a no brainer.
I have just retired so having a little more time to be a man child I got the 1upgrade. I felt like I'd gone back in time 40 years.
In relation to the newer systems it handles them perfectly and I've only had issues with the game cube when a couple of games slow in frame rate. Likely that's the settings not the machine. I wanted a couple of other games putting on and it was done no problem. Their customer service is first class and if you have a query they will reply quickly. If you're looking for a really good quality retro machine then I would definitely recommend. Just try not to think of the amount of money you used to sling in the arcade machines when you have to keep continuing.

My console arrived incredibly safely packaged which I was really appreciated and it's just a work of art and going to have so much fun be able to play games that I haven't played in years and games I never had the chance to play apsolute work of art

Super fast shipping and excellent packaging. The lens works exactly as described.

So many consoles and games to play. Brings back brilliant memories

What an i say absolutely outstanding system customer service the best i have ever had will never go anywhere else once again retro boss id best quality ever

Where do I begin…?

I ordered a RetroBoss in October last year (2024) and haven’t looked back. I wanted to leave my review for a few months so I could give a fair and rounded analysis.

I purchased x2 Controllers, Keyboard with Mouse and x1 Wiimote and Sensor Bar along with the RetroBoss itself.
I asked if they could possibly pop a few games on for me (x3 games), which weren’t showing on the games list, and they said no problem. My order arrived in 3 days time, well packaged, safe and sound.

The Console
The amount of games on this thing is incredible, but even more astounding is the care that has been put into the collation of each game. They haven’t just dumped the games on the system, and announced 35 thousand + games (38 thousand plus currently, with the latest update, which is free to download at no extra cost!!!), they have made sure there are no repeated and unnecessary roms (hacks, duplicates & foreign versions), and as a result, the front end is tidy and a joy to peruse (I have literally spent hours trawling through them, in a nostalgic daydream, sad, I know, haha).
It’s pretty easy to add games to the RetroBoss, so you’ll probably want to purchase the keyboard if that’s the case.

The Systems
All of the systems the RetroBoss includes run effortlessly, right up to, including and beyond the PS2. The Wii runs brilliantly, as does the WiiU, the GameCube has a couple of games that can be a little hinky, but I’m sure you can play with the settings to put that right (ask the RetroBoss guys, they’re very helpful). All of the others seem to be pretty much flawless.

Joypads
The Controllers are very much of the XBOX ilk. Very responsive and comfortable in hand. The connection never drops, so you can play continuously without interruption.

Wii Accessories
The Wiimote & Sensor Bar is a necessity to play those games that require it, and is a lot of fun, but there are a lot of games on the Wii, that the normal controller will be the only requirement needed. Also, if you haven’t purchased a Sinden Lightgun (you should, it’s awesome), the Wiimote & Sensorbar works quite well. You can also pick up a Nunchuck & Zapper on Amazon for about £10 each, these are also great, and add that original dimension to gameplay.

Keyboard
The Keyboard and Mouse are needed if you want to play the computer games from my childhood (Zx Spectrum, Commodore Vic 20, Commodore 64 etc), if you’re not interested in these, you’re probably not gonna need ‘em.

Now to the best part of purchasing from this company…
The Customer Service
They are phenomenal, their customer service is absolutely outstanding!!! They are so helpful, whether on the forums or direct contact with you via email.
I purchased a Wi-Fi USB Adapter for £14.99, in order to hook up to the internet and scape game info. They contacted me, to tell inform me I may not actually need it. They helpfully sent me a detailed email, along with a photo, showing me what to look for, and a link to Amazon, for a much more cost effective solution, saving me £12 and then immediately refunding me the price of the adapter, HOW AMAZING IS THAT?

A totally awesome company, who are incredibly reliable, trustworthy, and a very genuine pleasure to do business with.
Thank you RetroBoss, you are an impressive bastion of a company, long may you reign.

What a fantastic product. I have owned retro consoles in the past but nowhere near the quality of this product. Arrived quickly and easy to setup. Only played a few of the games so far, and takes me back to my youth And if you have any problems with any of the games there is always a prompt answer from the support group. Lots of different options on purchase be it keyboard , mouse or wiimote and sensor bar to use on the different systems. Have just ordered a Light Gun to play the shooter games
Once again couldn't recommend highly enough.

AWSOME. Received in 3 days. All systems run flawlessly. Would definately recommend

Delivered super quick and wow, what an amazing little console. I've had smaller cheap ones in the past that are OK for SNES and older but struggle as soon as it comes to anything from the PS1/N64 onwards. But not this! N64, PS1, PS2, Dreamcast, Gamecube and more absolutely flawlessly. Can't turn it off.

The retroboss console is fantastic enjoying every moment I play it fantastic quick delivery to buy buy

I couldn’t be happier with my Retropia device! From start to finish the experience has been fantastic. The company was incredibly responsive to my questions, providing clear and helpful answers that gave me full confidence in my purchase.

The delivery was lightning-fast, and the packaging was top-notch—clearly a lot of care and attention went into making sure the device arrived safely and it looked amazing right out of the box.

Most importantly, the Retropia has completely rekindled my love for retro gaming. It’s a joy to revisit classic games and my wife and I use it almost every day (a little too competitively)! It’s become a centrepiece for quality time together.

If you’re on the fence about buying one, don’t hesitate—it’s worth every penny. Highly recommended!

What an amazing console. Got one for Christmas. Easy to set up, all working and the choice of games is outstanding. They all run so well, a million miles away from the cheaper one I bought last year. Highly highly recommended.

Classic games, that play well and save your progress! Massively overwhelming when you first start, purely due to the amount of games on there, thousands to choose from that all run just like the old days. Both controllers now up and running. Couldn’t be happier with my purchase if any help is needed the guys at Retropia are really helpful and won’t keep you waiting. 5 star!

Quick and secured delivery. Excellent machine for reviving the glory days of video games and their preservation. Very helpful staff and loads of guides.

Fantastic product from a fantastic company. Even purchased the upgrade, sent back quickly. Purchase with total confidence.

Retropia never cease to amaze me.

I bought my RetroBoss roughly 2/3 years ago, and it has been one of the best purchases I’ve made in a long time.

Not only that, but I’ve had a few issues and queries over the years regarding various things - they have always been on hand instantly to help me, even though they’re no longer making any money off me.

I recommend to everyone I know who is into retro gaming, because as an overall experience - no one can touch these guys. Thanks so much.

I received my Retroboss two weeks ago, and I wanted to write a review earlier, but I haven’t been able to tear myself away from it for long enough, it’s that good. This is a very professional product that looks and plays amazingly well, and is worth every penny. I looked at a number of other products but I decided this was the one I wanted, and I feel I couldn’t have made a better decision. It’s great to play games from my youth and remember what is was like when games were actually games to be enjoyed. The company clearly care about the product they are supplying, and their customer service is excellent. In my excitement when ordering a unit, I mistakenly added an extra keyboard and mouse. Retropia quickly got in touch to make sure I really did want an extra unit as the Retroboss already came with one. I apologised for my mistake and they immediately refunded the extra cost. As a further recommendation, after a friend came round for a demo, they immediately ordered one. If you want to play retro games, I don’t think you can go any better than getting a Retroboss. I’m now looking forward to many many gaming hours to come on this.

After looking at different options for a retro gaming fix I stumbled upon Retropia's site, that was the moment I was glad that I didn't waste my money on the cheap options on sites like Amazon or Ebay.
I've had the Retroboss for around 2 months and i'm still only a tiny percentage into the huge amount of games on this machine, also if you can't find a specific game the team at Retropia will try and include it for you or you are able to download and install games yourself using the step by step instructions provided on the website.
My next purchase are a couple of Sinden light guns so myself and the wife can blast our way through the many light gun games included.
This is one of the best things I have bought for a few years and urge anyone to keep away from the cheap options, buy off Retropia and have many years in Retro gaming heaven.

I can’t say enough good things about the retro boss! I don’t often leave reviews for purchases but having been slightly ripped off by previously buying a retro console that was nowhere near as good as advertised, I know there are loads of really bad products out there being advertised on social media, and I feel like whatever little I can do to help people find something really good might be helpful. Every system and game I’ve tried so far has worked really well and has run smoothly with no issues. The user interface is great and looks awesome; I especially like that you get a little preview video for most games you move the cursor over, which has led me to discover a few new favorites that I hadn’t previously heard of and might have scrolled past otherwise. There’s so much here to explore and the console includes some more obscure stuff which is really fun (including games that weren’t released here, fan-made BOR and MUGEN games, simulated pinball tables, the list goes on). I’ve owned retro systems before which have been fun but this just feels like a big step above everything I’ve owned before. I’ve been playing daily for a few weeks now and so far I haven’t experienced any of the annoying glitches and other issues that you sometimes get with other systems. There’s really nothing bad to say about this system, I just love it.