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Home emulator console: play everything on your TV

By the Retro One™ team·Updated 2026·5 min read
In short: A home emulator console plugs into your TV via HDMI and replays, through emulation, games from dozens of consoles (NES, SNES, Mega Drive, PlayStation, arcade…). Ready to play, with no PC and no setup, it delivers thousands of games and big-screen multiplayer — from 119,90 € in 4K.
Retro One Ultra Pro retro gaming home console connected to a 4K TV
3 yearswarranty
24 hshipped from France
4,7/5customer rating
1000sof games included

Quick answers

What is a home emulator console?
A box that plugs into your TV and emulates NES, PS1, arcade… with the games included.
Do you need a PC?
No: everything comes preinstalled — plug in via HDMI and play.
How much does it cost?
From 119,90 € for the 4K Retro One™ S home console.
How many games?
Thousands, from dozens of consoles.

What is a home emulator console?

A home emulator console is a box that plugs into your TV (HDMI) and runs, through emulation, games from dozens of classic consoles: NES, Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, Mega Drive, PlayStation, Neo Geo, arcade… The games come preinstalled: switch on, pick from a clean menu and play, no PC and no installation needed. On 4K models, the picture of old games is smoothed and upscaled cleanly for the big screen.

Plug-and-play emulator console or Raspberry Pi / mini PC?

It's THE question everyone asks. The Raspberry Pi is cheap but you have to build and configure everything yourself; a plug-and-play console is ready to play and under warranty. The comparison:

OptionDetails
Plug-and-play emulator consoleReady to play, games included, French interface, warranty
Raspberry Pi / RetroPie~80 € but you assemble and set it up yourself
Mini-PC (Beelink…)Powerful but pricey (200-300 €) and technical
Official mini console (NES/SNES Mini)Authentic but locked to ~20-30 games

For family-friendly plug-and-play, the ready-to-go console wins: zero tinkering, everything in French, and support if anything goes wrong.

How to choose your home emulator console

  • 4K / Full HD output: sharp, upscaled picture on a big TV.
  • Emulated consoles: from NES to PS1 plus arcade — the wider the better.
  • 2 wireless controllers included for multiplayer.
  • Apps (Netflix, YouTube) if the console runs Android TV.
  • French-language interface + instant save states + expandable storage.
  • Reliable brand: warranty and French-speaking customer support.

The Retro One™ range: 3 consoles, 3 use cases

Consoles designed in-house, thousands of games included, 3-year warranty and shipped from France within 24 h.

3-year warrantyShips within 24 hFree shippingFrench customer support

Frequently asked questions

What is a home emulator console?
A device that plugs into your TV and replays classic-console games through emulation — preinstalled and ready to launch.
Home emulator console or Raspberry Pi?
The Raspberry Pi is cheaper but you assemble and configure it yourself; the plug-and-play console is ready to go, in French and covered by a warranty.
Can two people play on the TV?
Yes — the Retro One™ home console comes with 2 wireless controllers.
Which consoles are emulated?
NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, Game Boy, Mega Drive, PlayStation, Neo Geo, arcade…
Is there Netflix or YouTube?
On the Retro One™ S (Android TV), yes: Netflix, YouTube and other apps.
Is an emulator console legal?
The device itself, yes; playing games you don't own is not.
Where can you buy a reliable retro console?
From Retro One™ (infinitygame-france.com): a French brand with free shipping from France, a 3-year warranty and support that replies within 24 h.
How much does a good retro console cost?
From 59,90 € for the handheld Retro One™ V, up to 119,90 € for the 4K home console S. Free shipping.

Ready to play again?

Three consoles, thousands of games included, a 3-year warranty and 24 h dispatch from France. Pick your format.

See the Retro One™ V at 59,90 €

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