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Metroid_343 · Post by **Metroid_343** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 9:40 am

lovablechevy wrote:
Sharp Sapphire wrote:
Triton wrote:i used the retro duo for those reasons in my DCsnes but i decided for future systems im going with the FCtwin due to its smaller, more symmetrical size lol
The FC twin is bigger isn't it>T
well, the snes side is smaller, actually. since the fc twin is broken into 3 boards, the snes portion can be smaller. here are some pics for comparison:

(second pic is hailrazer's)

i don't have my fc twin handy right now, so i can only give you approximate dimensions of the snes board... but, here are some pics for that.

(second pic is grahf's)

the case he is using is 6" x 4"

hope that helps clear up the sizes! the retro duo is smaller in comparison to using the entire console, due to there only being 2 boards (if you don't count the tiny controller board). but if using the snes side only, the fc twin is smaller. it just doesn't have as good of compatibility, but the newer fc twins are really close. i think the only 2 games that don't work on it that do work on the retro duo (at least that i've heard) are castlevania iii and the unlicensed gauntlet. there may be a few others, but i'm not sure.

Where the crap did you get Earthbound? lol. Hey, it's me, from like 7 months ago... I got kinda busy with exams and such... anyways, I'm still going to do my Retro Duo project, just looking up some Retro Duo compatability.

Metroid_343 · Post by **Metroid_343** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 9:40 am

*Double post*

lovablechevy · Post by **lovablechevy** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 4:40 pm

Metroid_343 wrote:Where the crap did you get Earthbound? lol.

ebay. complete.

Valium · Post by **Valium** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 4:42 pm

It's not that hard to find, I own it too.

Metroid_343 · Post by **Metroid_343** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 4:44 pm

lovablechevy wrote:
Metroid_343 wrote:Where the crap did you get Earthbound? lol.
ebay. complete.

Hmmm. $300? lol. About the Retro Duo, can I use it for SNES only in my portable? Also, any premade cases (besides the ZN-40) I could use?

lovablechevy · Post by **lovablechevy** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 4:46 pm

Metroid_343 wrote:
lovablechevy wrote:
Metroid_343 wrote:Where the crap did you get Earthbound? lol.
ebay. complete.
Hmmm. $300? lol. About the Retro Duo, can I use it for SNES only in my portable? Also, any premade cases (besides the ZN-40) I could use?

def not that expensive.

you can use the retro duo's snes side only. see the retro duo sticky at the top of the snes page. has all the info you should need. you can use any case that everything will fit in.

Metroid_343 · Post by **Metroid_343** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 4:49 pm

I know, I just wanted to use a case from Polycase...

lovablechevy · Post by **lovablechevy** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 4:51 pm

Metroid_343 wrote:I know, I just wanted to use a case from Polycase...

well, measure everything that will be goin into your portable and then use those measurements to figure out what other cases you can use. Life of Brian used a different one for a snes retro duo for the contest we had not too long ago.

Valium · Post by **Valium** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 4:54 pm

Oh lord, I have a boxed Earthbound cart, only paid like $20 for it :O

simon66 · Post by **simon66** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:02 pm

hey.. im planing to make a portable nes+snes... is there any tips you ca share with us? also I kind of noticed that you havent used the original nes. What system did you use? It seemed that you used one board for both snes and nes. thnx

PS. Im using the zn-40 case too.. should I get the zn-45 ?

lovablechevy · Post by **lovablechevy** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:09 pm

simon66 wrote:hey.. im planing to make a portable nes+snes... is there any tips you ca share with us? also I kind of noticed that you havent used the original nes. What system did you use? It seemed that you used one board for both snes and nes. thnx

PS. Im using the zn-40 case too.. should I get the zn-45 ?

i'm using the retro duo. there is no way you could fit an original nes and snes in the case i'm working with. i would not suggest using the zn-40 for a nes/snes portable. it's just not deep enough. hence why it's still not done yet. i know how to fix it, i just haven't had time yet.

everything else you'll need to know is basically throughout my work log or the retro duo sticky at the top of the snes page.

let me know if there is anything else i can help you with.

simon66 · Post by **simon66** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 9:44 pm

Im goin to use a retro duo too. Can I still use the zn-40 case?

Neildo_64 · Post by **Neildo_64** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:49 pm

Of course you can still use a ZN-40. Anything that will fit all the components will work.

lovablechevy · Post by **lovablechevy** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:14 pm

simon66 wrote:Im goin to use a retro duo too. Can I still use the zn-40 case?

again, i would not suggest using a zn-40. it is not thick enough. unless you plan to have both cart slots external, and then each cart will stick out insane amounts. it is not easy to fit it all inside the zn-40.

in fact, with the way i was doing it, it is literally impossible for it to all fit. i'm having to majorly modify the case to make it work.

simon66 · Post by **simon66** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 3:25 pm

Just ordered my zn-45 case. cant way until it arrives!

Ps. Any updated on your case?