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Your dreams may well come true with the Hyperkin RetroN 3 Launch Edition Gray gaming system. Compatible with game cartridges for the NES, SNES, and Genesis, this system allows gamers to revisit the games of their past and can also ignite a whole new generation of fans for these beloved games. This beefy home console combines all three systems into one device. At the top of the device are three cartridge slots, one for each system. Any licensed U.S. original game for the NES, Super Nintendo, and Sega Genesis will fit into the appropriate slot on the Hyperkin RetroN 3. In addition to playing U.S. games, the Hyperkin RetroN 3 also plays games from any region. Both Famicom and Super Famicom cartridges are fully supported on this device. For original Nintendo games, you just need to insert the game and start playing. For original Genesis games, you'll need to flick the switch from NTSC to NTSC-J to play a Japanese region title. Before inserting a title, you'll select the corresponding console using a dial on the front of the device. Afterward, just hit the power button, and you're ready to game. If you need to reset any title, you just hit the reset switch, which conveniently located on the lower-right of the device. The RetroN 3 plays your games perfectly, providing the same quality you'd find on the actual systems. This RetroN 3 system includes two, 2.4-Ghz wireless controllers, providing you with a strong connection to the system with a great range of up to 6 feet. These controllers will work across all three consoles. They feature a design similar to a Genesis six-button controller. The directional pad is sturdy, and the six buttons are easy to press. Also on this gamepad are Start and Select buttons, located in the middle of the gamepad. As a special bonus, the gamepad has a rapid-fire button for any NES titles. If you really want to go old school, the RetroN 3 also offers the ability to use controllers from the original, retro consoles.