Display Your Retro Game Cartridges - Hyperkin Cartridge Stands

In this episode, we unbox and test out the hyperkin storage stands for retro video game cartridges

One of the things about collecting retro video games is the fact that they take up a lot of space. Even if you are not collecting complete inbox, loose cartridges need to be stored some way. I have to admit, cartridge stands were one of the first things that I started to print when I got my 3D printer. But not everybody has access to something like that, which is why it is great that hyperkin has stepped up with storage cases for the original Nintendo entertainment system, the Super Nintendo entertainment System, the N64, and game boy, Game Boy color, and Game Boy advance.

One of the great things about these cartridge holders is the fact that two of them come in a box with all four sets. That really allows you to take a bite out of figuring out how you are going to store and display your cartridges. The Nintendo and Super Nintendo stands can actually be stacked on top of each other, but the N64 and Game Boy ones cannot. I am sure this is due to the rounded shape on the N64 carts, and the fact that cartridges are different heights between the game boy, Game Boy color, and Game Boy advance

All of the stands seem to be molded in a similar smoke plastic material. They are rigid and feel fairly durable. On the NES side of things, the stand comes up high enough on the cartridge itself to actually support The wider portion versus just where the 72 pin connector comes out of the cartridge. This should prevent your cartridges from tipping and falling over. The rest of the holders all fit firmly around the base of the cartridges. One thing of note, super famicom cartridges will fit in the Super Nintendo holder, but it's not a terrific fit. Also, the N64 trays can hold us, pal, or Japanese cartridges without any issue.

Why it RoX:
- convenient way to store and display your cartridges
- available for many Nintendo systems
- smoke color looks pretty awesome
- NES and Super NES holders are stackable
- N64 holder compatible with us and import games
- Game Boy holder compatible with game boy, Game Boy advance, and Game Boy Color

What could be improved:
- N64 and Game Boy stands are not stackable
- more color options would be great
- hard to see labels on N64 and Game Boy
- they are muscling in on my 3D printer turf!

Should you buy them?
These are actually really simple but really well put together. I like the stackable nature on the NES and Super NES side of things, but having some sort of keyhole to Walmart these would be really awesome. I don't know why they don't advertise the Game Boy advance cartridges as being compatible, I think it's kind of weird. Finally, reading the labels on the Game Boy and N64 games can be a bit of a challenge due to the lack of end labels on these cartridges. These are all minor nitpicks, however, as these are actually very nice. If you are looking for a good way to store and display your retro cartridges give these a look.

You can also check out my 3D printer store too, just saying.

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