--- product_id: 311658346 title: "Retron SQ Hyper Beach" brand: "hyperkin" price: "$263.03" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 category: "Hyperkin" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/311658346-retron-sq-hyper-beach store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Multi-platform cartridge compatibility 720p upscaling with aspect ratio switch Wired USB controller with long cable Retron SQ Hyper Beach **Brand:** hyperkin **Price:** $263.03 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎮 Relive your childhood in HD — because classic never goes out of style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Retron SQ Hyper Beach by hyperkin - **How much does it cost?** $263.03 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/311658346-retron-sq-hyper-beach) ## Best For - hyperkin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hyperkin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Plug & Play Power:** Includes a 10 ft. wired USB 'Scout' controller for uninterrupted gaming marathons. - • **Next-Level Visuals:** Upscales classic games to crisp 720p with easy 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio toggle. - • **Future-Proof Firmware:** Memory card slot enables firmware updates to keep your console evolving. - • **All-Inclusive Connectivity:** Comes with HD cable, Type-C cable, and AC adapter for hassle-free setup. - • **Universal Retro Gaming Hub:** Seamlessly plays Game Boy & Game Boy Color cartridges with open-source support. ## Overview The Retron SQ Hyper Beach is a versatile retro gaming console designed to play original Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges flawlessly via open-source software, with beta support for Game Boy Advance titles. It upscales gameplay to 720p with selectable 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratios, includes a wired USB controller with a 10-foot cable, and supports firmware updates through a memory card slot. Despite its sleek design and broad compatibility, some Game Boy Advance games experience loading issues due to limited software updates. ## Description Compatible with game boy and game boy color cartridges via open source software. Compatibility with game boy advance cartridges (beta function) Review: Can't recommend enough that you stay away from this disaster of a console. - Flawed at best. It plays original Gameboy and Gameboy Color games just fine (beautifully, in fact), but it just refuses to load up Pokémon Leaf Green & Fire Red. Just sits on a logo screen. I'm so disappointed. We need a new patch to come out badly. Edit: Scratch that comment where I say it plays games beautifully. Kirby's Dreamland looks AWFUL. You can barely read the logo in the corner of the screen, it's that bad. Edit #2: I'm now returning this item and changing the review from 2 stars to 1 star. It refuses to load Pokémon Crystal, Worms, and Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (as well as Pokémon: Fire Red & Leaf Green mentioned above). You get the console logo screen, then a white screen and nothing. It just hangs. I'm absolutely gutted by this. Edit #3: I want this console to work so badly, it's such a cool looking little thing. So I gave the SD card a full format, reinstalled the software, and gave it one last try. Pokemon Crystal now works, byt Pokemon Fire Red does nothing. It just sits on the "Hyperkin Play Well, Live Well" splash logo screen. I'm so disappointed. They need to do better with the software. This is not good enough for a paid product that advertises the ability to play GBA games.... Edit #4: Immediately after writing #3, Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins was confirmed as a complete refusal to load as well Review: 4 years on and still no new patches for GBA Games - I would have expected a new patch by now but its only got Version 1.2 from 3 years ago. Doom 1 and 2 have issues, GTA Advance, Sonic Advance 2, and Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Worked Flawlessly. Worst were both The Legend of Zelda and Zelda 2 The Adventure of Link, unable to bootup. I expect that it will work with more Gameboy and Gameboy Colour games, but I never had games for either of those systems. ## Features - Compatible with game boy and game boy Color cartridges via open source software. Compatibility with game boy advance cartridges (beta function) - Upscales to 720p 4:3/16:9 Aspect Ratio Switch - 1 x wired USB "Scout" Controller (10 ft. Cable) - Included memory card slot for firmware updates - 3 ft. Hd cable 6 ft. Type-c cable with AC adapter ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08WSJW3F9 | | Best Sellers Rank | #12,751 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #17 in Game Boy Advance Consoles | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (217) | | Date First Available | February 16, 2021 | | Item Weight | 1.72 pounds | | Item model number | 0810007711911 | | Language | English, English | | Manufacturer | Hyperkin | | Package Dimensions | 8.27 x 7.64 x 4.13 inches; 1.72 Pounds | | Rated | Everyone | | Release date | March 25, 2021 | | Type of item | Video Game | ## Images ![Retron SQ Hyper Beach - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71e+i+oD0qL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐ Can't recommend enough that you stay away from this disaster of a console. *by D***T on 8 March 2025* Flawed at best. It plays original Gameboy and Gameboy Color games just fine (beautifully, in fact), but it just refuses to load up Pokémon Leaf Green & Fire Red. Just sits on a logo screen. I'm so disappointed. We need a new patch to come out badly. Edit: Scratch that comment where I say it plays games beautifully. Kirby's Dreamland looks AWFUL. You can barely read the logo in the corner of the screen, it's that bad. Edit #2: I'm now returning this item and changing the review from 2 stars to 1 star. It refuses to load Pokémon Crystal, Worms, and Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (as well as Pokémon: Fire Red & Leaf Green mentioned above). You get the console logo screen, then a white screen and nothing. It just hangs. I'm absolutely gutted by this. Edit #3: I want this console to work so badly, it's such a cool looking little thing. So I gave the SD card a full format, reinstalled the software, and gave it one last try. Pokemon Crystal now works, byt Pokemon Fire Red does nothing. It just sits on the "Hyperkin Play Well, Live Well" splash logo screen. I'm so disappointed. They need to do better with the software. This is not good enough for a paid product that advertises the ability to play GBA games.... Edit #4: Immediately after writing #3, Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins was confirmed as a complete refusal to load as well ### ⭐⭐ 4 years on and still no new patches for GBA Games *by D***E on 21 January 2025* I would have expected a new patch by now but its only got Version 1.2 from 3 years ago. Doom 1 and 2 have issues, GTA Advance, Sonic Advance 2, and Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Worked Flawlessly. Worst were both The Legend of Zelda and Zelda 2 The Adventure of Link, unable to bootup. I expect that it will work with more Gameboy and Gameboy Colour games, but I never had games for either of those systems. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***Y on 30 January 2022* I have really enjoyed this even though I had to reload the firmware!! I played Final Fantasy V and picked the quick save option which caused a loop and when I recopied firmware and Only used the regular limited save , it worked like a dream. I have played Spiderman mysterious menace and gbc games like Indiana Jones infernal machine. This thing really does a awesome job! ## Frequently Bought Together - Hyperkin RetroN Sq: HD Gaming Console for Game Boy/Color/Game Boy Advance (Hyper Beach) - Game Boy Advance - Hyperkin RetroN 1 AV Gaming Console for NES (Hyper Beach) - NES --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/311658346-retron-sq-hyper-beach](https://www.desertcart.us/products/311658346-retron-sq-hyper-beach) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-06-20*