Hyperkin Announces the RetroN 5 at the Midwest Gaming Classic

Hyperkin Announces the RetroN 5 at the Midwest Gaming Classic

A Modern Retro Console that has Five Platforms in One Console. EL MONTE, CA (MARCH 2013) – Hyperkin surprised attendees at this year’s Midwest Gaming Classic by foregoing development of the RetroN 4, and instead, announcing the RetroN 5 during their presentation on Saturday, March 23, 2013. The RetroN 5...
Hyperkin to Reveal New RetroN 4 System at Midwest Gaming Classic

Hyperkin to Reveal New RetroN 4 System at Midwest Gaming Classic

A Modern Retro Console that plays NES, SNES, Genesis and GBA Cartridges. EL MONTE, CA (MARCH 2013) – Hyperkin will be unveiling their new console, the RetroN 4, at this year’s Midwest Gaming Classic at the Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel in Brookfield, Wisconsin, on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 11:00...
Hyperkin Officially Releases the AK Striker for the PlayStation Move

Hyperkin Officially Releases the AK Striker for the PlayStation Move

EL MONTE, CA (JANUARY 2013) – Hyperkin maximizes the shooter experience on the PlayStation 3 with the official release of the AK Striker, a PlayStation Move controller attachment designed to replicate an AK-47. With many games now being Move compatible, the AK Striker capitalizes on this demand by providing gamers...
The SupaBoy Featured on CBS News Tech Holiday Gift Guide 2012

The SupaBoy Featured on CBS News Tech Holiday Gift Guide 2012

As the title states, indeed, the SupaBoy was recently featured on CBS News website under “Tech Holiday Gift Guide 2012.”  There were 31 products total, and we were honored to be included on this list with other products such as the Wii U, Pill Wireless Speakers, the Chromebook Laptop, and...
Hyperkin to Appear at CES 2013

Hyperkin to Appear at CES 2013

EL MONTE, CA (NOVEMBER 2012) – Hyperkin will be an exhibitor at the upcoming International Consumer Electronics Show, the premier annual trade show for the electronics market, which will be taking place on January 8-11, 2013 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Hyperkin will be in the South Hall 2,...
Hyperkin to Appear at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 9/29-9/30

Hyperkin to Appear at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 9/29-9/30

Hyperkin is honored to be an exhibitor at the 2012 Portland Retro Gaming Expo happening this weekend on September 29-30. We look forward to the opportunity to meet and greet our fans and business partners as well as present our company to all the attendees, altogether celebrating the rich culture...
Hyperkin at the Classic Gaming Expo 2K12

Hyperkin at the Classic Gaming Expo 2K12

  This year’s Classic Gaming Expo in Las Vegas at the Plaza Hotel was an awesome experience.  We were honored to participate and support the Retro Gaming community, and at the same time, meet our supporters and fans.  On display at our booth were the RetroN 3, SupaBoy, Game Genie,...
SupaBoy Photo Contest!

SupaBoy Photo Contest!

We’ve been hearing a lot of chatter on the web about people using their SupaBoys to play all their SNES classics, and we’re loving every minute of it. We want to see how and where you guys are playing the SupaBoy! Send us your craziest, wackiest, most outrageous pictures of...
[UPDATE] Game Genie: Save Editor for PS3 FAQ

[UPDATE] Game Genie: Save Editor for PS3 FAQ

There have been numerous questions that a lot have you been asking regarding the Game Genie: Save Editor for PS3, and we would like to take the time out to address the most frequently asked questions that you all have had about the Game Genie: Save Editor for PS3.  ...
[UPDATE] SupaBoy Frequently Asked Questions

[UPDATE] SupaBoy Frequently Asked Questions

We hope everyone who purchased a SupaBoy is off and playing their SNES games without a hitch. However, we have been getting a lot of frequently asked questions, which is why we’ve decided to put up some answers to these questions. Please feel free to contact us at support@hyperkin.com if...
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RetroN 5 Details Revealed from the Midwest Gaming Classic

As many of you may still have questions regarding the RetroN 5, here is all of the information that was presented at our announcement at the Midwest Gaming Classic. The reason why we are moving on from the RetroN 4 to the RetroN 5 is that we found that we could incorporate one more cartridge...

Bioshock Infinite Giveaway!

In light of the new Bioshock coming out, we are giving away a free copy of Bioshock: Infinite for the PS3. Just enter using RaffleCopter widget below, as there are multiple ways to enter. The contest will go on till March 25. 2013 12AM PST. We will announce the winner on Facebook the day after...

[UPDATE] Hyperkin Super Bowl XLVII Challenge

The Super Bowl is coming up this weekend, and we are aware that EA has already predicted a win for the Baltimore Ravens narrowly defeating the San Francisco 49ers with final score of 27-24 using Madden 13. But here at Hyperkin, we trust the predictions of TecmoBowl, where Tecmo predicts that the 49ers will be...

50$ PSN Giveaway

To celebrate all the new games coming out for Spring Game Genie, is giving away a $50 PSN Code to one lucky recipient.  You can enter the contest by liking our Facebook Page; for more entries, you can subscribe our Youtube Channel or share this post. This contest is only for residents of the US...

AK Striker Giveaway!

To commemorate the release of the AK Striker, we are giving away an AK Striker to one lucky recipient.  You can enter the contest by liking our Facebook Page and following us on Twitter; for more entries, and you can like our Game Genie Facebook Page, follow our Game Genie Account on Twitter, subscribe to...

Hyperkin Presents – Video Game Essentials: River City Ransom NES

This week on Video Game Essentials, we visit one of the most iconic ‘beat-em up’ games, River City Ransom for the NES. Most widely known for the brawler RPG elements and open-world environment, River City Ransom expanded upon this concept by allowing players to explore a non-linear story, along with the ability to build your...

Hyperkin Presents – Video Game Essentials: Mortal Kombat II SNES

This week on Video Game Essentials, we visit one of the most iconic fighting games, Mortal Kombat II for the SNES. Most widely known for the graphic (yet satisfying) finishing moves, or “fatalities,” Mortal Kombat II expanded upon this concept by allowing multiple fatalities for each character, along with introducing non lethal (and embarassing) finishing...

Video Game Essentials: The Legend of Zelda NES

Hyperkin makes retro game consoles. We have several retro games that we love. It took a lot of painful choosing, but we picked out the handful of essentials we believe should be in every serious gamer’s library. You aren’t a true gamer if you haven’t donned the green cap and tunic and conquered the quest...

Video Game Essentials: Super Mario Bros. NES

Hyperkin makes retro game consoles. We have several retro games that we love. It took a lot of painful choosing, but we picked out the handful of essentials we believe should be in every serious gamer’s library. We’re kicking this series off with the big Kahuna of the gaming world, the pinnacle in which all...

Hyperkin is Looking to Feature Your Music!

We’re starting to get things kicked up with our media outlets, revamping the blog and connecting to our fans in new ways. We’re looking to make new videos featuring the Hyperkin brand and general video game culture and we wanted our fans to get in on the project as well! We’re looking to feature a...
Hyperkin to Appear at the Classic Gaming Expo in Las Vegas

Hyperkin to Appear at the Classic Gaming Expo in Las Vegas

Hyperkin is honored to be participating as an exhibitor at the 2012 Classic Gaming Expo in Las Vegas. We are excited about meeting everyone attending and celebrating the rich history and culture of video games! The Classic Gaming Expo will be taking place August 11-12, 2012 at The Plaza Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas....
Retro Games Review: Yoshi's Safari

Retro Games Review: Yoshi’s Safari

Even if you weren’t around when the original Super Mario Bros. came out, you can kind of guess that Mario’s done it all. You’ve got his usual adventures busting up Bowser’s castles, the go-kart races, party games, nearly every conceivable sport from tennis, baseball, soccer, golf, basketball, to even the whole Olympics. Some of the...