I plugged in this retro gaming console and blacked out for 6 hours
TL;DR: Bring back the '90s with the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro Retro Gaming Emulator and streaming console for $89.97 — $70 off the regular price of $159.99.
There's a moment right after you boot up a vintage gaming console where the world just vanishes. For me, it happened around level four of Contra. I blinked, and suddenly it was dark out, I hadn't eaten, and the cat was judging me like I'd just finished marathon happy hour in Midtown.
Enter the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro, a mighty little box currently on sale for just $89.97 (down from $159.99). It ships free, which is great because I now use all my remaining budget on sour candy and soda.
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To be clear, this isn't just some plastic nostalgia trap. We're talking over thousands of games, plus the ability to stream and download your modern faves via Android TV. If the PS5 is your sleek Wall Street banker friend, this is your neighborhood stoop guy who also runs an arcade in his basement. A legend.
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Setup was weirdly easy. I'm used to retro gaming feeling like you're assembling IKEA furniture without the manual, but this thing basically plug-and-played its way into my heart. It comes with two wireless controllers, which is perfect for when your friend comes over and wants to relive their youth before also returning to their NY Times Wordle streak and second job.
Also, it's got Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0, because even though I'm playing GoldenEye, I like to do it in 2025 comfort.
Honestly, this box could power an entire childhood sleepover in one sitting. Mario Kart, Tekken, Donkey Kong Country, Street Fighter, Crash Bandicoot — if it once lived on a cartridge or disk, chances are it's in here somewhere, just waiting to be button-mashed.
So go ahead. Hit continue. Choose player one. Relive your prime. Or at least distract yourself from the news cycle for a weekend.
Don't miss this deal on a Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro Retro Gaming Emulator and streaming console for $89.97 (reg. $159.99) with free shipping.
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