Retro Naut Reviews 37

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.6

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

*** DO NOT BY FROM HERE, NO SUPPORT THEY WILL ROB YOU*** I ordered a NES30 Pro gamepad and paid for priority shipping on 5/11 so i would have it with in a few days but however that did not happen. On... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Not only was the delivery late, email was non-existent no communication whatsoever. Half the games on there don't work. Dolphin is all messed up. X-Men children of the Adam doesn't even work. Artwork... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am very much a fan of this, there's only 2 things that I don't like. One is there isn't enough usb connections on the back for 2 controllers. And also with some of the libraries like nes you have to... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Updated: support said they cancelled my order (Which they did not) but shipper sent it out anyways so it was held in transit in FL because of covid with “label created” for weeks. Filed with card co... See more

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  1. Game Shop

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We provide a quick and easy solution for those trying to avoid the do it yourself part of a retro gaming system. We have worked to improve the software with all the feedback we have received. Though we find our hardware highly affordable compared to the market, if you still want to go the DIY route we are still happy to help. We have videos and our support is always available for any build questions even if you aren't a customer!


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2.6

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

More happy than sad

Initial order showed up without the SD card but all I had to do was shoot them an email and shipped on out.... the NES AND SNES GAMES are perfect quality and gameplay is exactly like I remember ... controllers are kind of tiny but useable ... THE N64 games kinda suck ... video quality is pretty terrible and gameplay slow sluggish and a little glitchy ... I wouldn’t recommend if your buying it hoping to play those out the N64 games ... I wanted SNES AND NES more than anything and so it works for me and they are all in English so that’s why I give it a 3 out of 5

15 January 2021
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I still have not received my order that…

I still have not received my order that I placed on 12/13/20. Today is 1/05/21. The site stated upon ordering “all orders ship next day” I have received a tracking number but it says “shipping label created, awaiting package” I have sent numerous messages & emails with no response.
This is unacceptable to me. I am very dissatisfied

5 January 2021
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Great website but shipping is slow

The order and website was great but I paid for rush shipping and it’s been 3+ weeks and no update to the tracking ID. I did get one email from a support person when I first inquired about the delay but nothing since.

4 January 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Retro fun

I just received the retro naut delux and I must say I am happy with it. So to start it did take about 3 weeks to come in however that wasnt an issue for me. So far all the games have run smooth. I have mostly played nes SNES and Sega games. I attempted an n64 game but it was difficult with a different controller. Waiting for the 64 controllers to come in so I can enjoy them. I did have a minor issue when I first started it up however I messaged them through facebook and got a response that same day and they helped me solve the issue. I also requested several games to be put on the system and they are all there. Looking foward to many hours of gameplay. I was also told for people having issues they will be releasing a video on youtube about solving some issues soon. If you are looking for retro games and dont want to buy a bunch of mini councles this is definitely worth it. I was looking for a Sega mini and saw one on amazon for $90 with 85 games. The sega library alone is almost 2000 games on this. Even some of the most obscure titles are there. I think it is absolutely worth the money.

3 September 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Well worth it.

Love the console design. Menus are easy to navigate. The gamesir controllers i ordered are very well made. They have weight to them and function exactly as they should. Made a second order from these guys. Well worth the money.

3 July 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terribly disappointing!!

Received the Nvidia Shield with and Nvidia shield controller after having ordered two PS4 controllers with the system. Than after turning it on none of the games worked. It simply said playlist not found. I looked in the box for the so called USB key with all the games but it was no where to be found. So disappointing!

18 June 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT RECOMMEND

Definitely do not business with this company. My order shipped late, arrived late, I received the wrong controllers, the controllers do not work with the system, and I have yet to receive a response from them requesting a refund. I have reached out to them over 10 times thru their website, their Facebook, and their email address and have received 0 responses. I even tried to use their Chat function on their website and Facebook messenger and they have never been available.

They're website also shows that they're rated 4.9 with Trust Pilot, which is also inaccurate; they're currently rated in the 2's.

I feel like I spent $200 and received nothing and feel like I was duped since I cannot return it. I'm going to report them to the BBB for what it's worth so this hopefully does not happen to anybody else.

17 June 2020
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Not only was the delivery late

Not only was the delivery late, email was non-existent no communication whatsoever. Half the games on there don't work. Dolphin is all messed up. X-Men children of the Adam doesn't even work. Artwork is missing from half of the games. The Nintendo DS emulator games don't work at all.

12 June 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you for your help!

I had some issues with delays, not receiving a controller and being able to play playstation games. Overall the product is great and fun to play. I would like to thank customer service (Aimee) with helping me out with my issues. I would recommend this product to anyone who wants a great product.

4 June 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dont order!! Never got order. Log into Facebook and go to a page called: nostalgia fix are scammers

Updated: support said they cancelled my order (Which they did not) but shipper sent it out anyways so it was held in transit in FL because of covid with “label created” for weeks. Filed with card company because of no communication from aimee. Maybe I’m too used to the convenience of Amazon. Not removing the title of my review. Do your research before ordering. No Communication!

16 April 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Extremely helpful and knowledgeable

Extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Always looking for ways to improve products and meet the customers needs. Customizations, substitutions, honors advertised policies. Supports items to make sure the customer can have the best experience possible.

18 March 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Aimee is helpful

The game has everything. Aimee is super helpful with any technical issues you may have.

13 March 2020
Unprompted review
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Reply from Retro Naut

I apologize for the inconvenience Calvin, your standard bundle should come with the controllers mapped to the system already and when you plug them in they work. They should also be paired as well but you will have to navigate to the bluetooth menu and connect to the already paired controller. If either of these aren't the case please respond to the email we sent you and let us know we can have another system with the controllers paired out to you at the end of the day today with a freebie for the inconvenience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Retro Naut

No, THANK YOU Aimee! I finally got everything plugged in today and the family is loving it!! Sorry about all the back and forth hassle but you got it fixed in no time! I'll let you know if we have any issues but I think we're happy over here.

12 February 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Aimee at Retro Naut has made my whole…

Aimee at Retro Naut has made my whole week, month, year, LIFE with this thing! I put together a full list of Playstation One games and she helped me get rid of some of the games I didn't want to make room. I just figured out the save function and beat the first scorpion boss in FF7!!! Wish me luck!

11 February 2020
Unprompted review

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