Play Sega & Super NES Cartridges Through Your PC with Retrode

Dust off your old Sega and Super NES cartridges because soon you'll have the ability to play them directly via USB connection.

Retrode is a 16-Bit adapter that will allow you to transform pretty much anything with a USB port into a gaming station.  Below are the technical details of the device:

• Cartridge slots for *Sega Genesis/Mega Drive and *Nintendo SNES/SFC games. Access ROM (program/data) and SRAM (savegames)!

• 2×2 ports for *Sega and *SNES controllers. Combine them for multi-player fun with up to 4 people!

• Driverless operation on any USB host, under any OS, using any emulator.

• Easy to use, configure and update.

• Expandable using plug-in adapters.

• Dimensions and weight: 162mm x 80mm x 42mm, 220g (6.4″ x 3.2″ x 1.7″, 0.5lbs)

• Made in Germany.

• Includes USB cable and instruction sheet.

 Retrode will be available Jan 23, 2012, but is available for pre-order at the official site for $85.

Source: Retrode
Via: Boing Boing