We're Built for Players Like Us
Gen Retro started with a simple frustration: retro gaming gear was either overpriced, low quality, or impossible to find in Australia. We got tired of paying through the nose for imports or settling for hardware that died after a month — so we fixed it.
We're a small, Australia-based team that actually plays the consoles we sell. Every product in our store has been tested, pulled apart, and stress-tested before we ever list it. If it's on our site, we'd buy it ourselves.
What We Believe
- Retro gaming shouldn't be expensive. The classics are for everyone, not just collectors with deep pockets.
- Quality over quantity. We'd rather sell three great products than twenty mediocre ones.
- Real support means real people. No bots, no ticket queues that go nowhere. Email us and a human replies — usually same day.
Our Flagship: The Arkos R36S
The R36S is the console we wish existed when we were kids. 3.5" IPS display, Linux-based OS, 64GB preloaded with thousands of games — and it fits in your pocket. We source directly to keep the price honest and ship same-week from our Australian warehouse.
The Full Lineup
Beyond the console, every accessory we carry was chosen to complete the setup: the Ultrathink Carry Case protects your R36S on the go, and the Gen Retro Gaming Earbuds deliver the audio to match. They work together because we designed them to.
Based in Australia. Shipping Worldwide.
We dispatch from our warehouse within 1–2 business days. Free standard shipping on orders over $100. Got a question? Reach us at support@genretro.com.au — we actually reply.