can you use a snes or nes controller for the GB/GBA games?

Yep! Any supported controller will work with any supported game. So you can use NES for Genesis games, SNES for GBA games, whatever you like.

Why did the price jump from 99 dollars to 250?

It's fluctuating. My first one (returned) was $149. I gave it another chance and it was $129 and now it's $133. Also, look at the seller. Different sellers offer different prices at different times.

Since i ordered my RetroN 5 back in February and i have ordered it for $99.99, does this mean i have to pay extra now that the prices went up?

No, Amazon guarantees the price when ordered.

besides what aditional games it plays is there a diffrence between the retron 3 and the retron 5?

I have both and the differences are extreme. The Retron 3 emulates the systems in their native resolutions which means if you look at it on an HD TV they don't look very good at all. Retron 5 upscales and the difference is pretty amazing. It also saves your game progress, allows you to use cheats, improves the sound, uses HDMI (Retron 3 can't). Honestly, the differences are huge. It might be best to go to the official Retron 5 site and see what it does.

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🎉 Relive the classics in HD — because retro never goes out of style!

CRISP HD VISUALS - Experience your favorite classics upscaled to vibrant 720p on modern HDTVs.
WIRELESS FREEDOM - Bluetooth controller with 30ft range and programmable macros for pro-level play.
SEAMLESS SAVE LOAD - Never lose progress with 10 save slots per game—pause and resume anytime.
ORIGINAL PORTS CHEATS - Plug in original controllers or activate built-in cheats for that nostalgic edge.
ALL IN ONE RETRO POWERHOUSE - Play NES, SNES, Genesis, Game Boy & more on a single sleek console.

The Hyperkin RetroN 5 is a cutting-edge HD gaming console that supports cartridges from 9 iconic systems including NES, SNES, Genesis, and Game Boy variants. It outputs crisp 720p visuals, offers wireless Bluetooth controllers with programmable buttons, and features save/load states plus built-in cheats, making it the ultimate hub for retro gaming enthusiasts seeking modern convenience and nostalgia combined.

Specifications

ASIN	B00DZIX3CQ
Brand Name	Hyperkin
Color	Black
Connectivity Technology	HDMI
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,780)
Global Trade Identification Number	00813048014331
Input Device	Gamepad
Item Weight	1820 g
Manufacturer	Hyperkin Inc
Manufacturer Part Number	OTH01460
Model Name	RetroN 5
Model Number	M01688-BK
Model Series	RetroN 5
Platform	Not Machine Specific
Resolution	720p
Software Update Supported to Date	unknown
UPC	813048014331
Warranty Description	1 Year Manufacture
Wireless Communication Technology	Bluetooth

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