Bob

Neptune Motherboard Region Fix

Developer Cosam has just published a fix for the Neptune “region flicker” problem, which was causing issues with some Sega CD games and noticeable in the 240p Test Suite.  In order to stop the Genesis + 32x console from constantly changing between regions, you’ll need to add one jumper wire from a chip leg to […]

Lu

USB Gamepads on Retro PC’s

My experience with DOS gamepads left a lot to be desired. While there are great options for racing wheels and flight sticks, I never found a native DOS gamepad with a good d-pad. That’s where the HIDman comes in. Created by TheRasteri on YouTube, its intended use is the ability to let you connect USB […]

Bob

Weekly Roundup #464

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Bob

“Printed Scanlines” for Arcade1Up Cabinets

Subcog.net has just uploaded PDF’s that allow Arcade1Up owners to add cheap “scanlines” to cabinets that don’t include the effect as an option, by printing them on transparency paper and placing them over the screen.  Now, this obviously won’t replace something like the RT4K’s CRT mask emulation and they’ll probably need to be modified for […]

New Sega Genesis / Neo Geo Game, Daemon Claw, Out Now!

Another day, another modern game for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, but this time, it’s also on the Neo Geo. This is Daemon Claw, a 16-bit action platformer developed by Neofid Studios, the same makers behind Demons of Asteborg and Astebros:  https://neofid-studios.com/en-us/products/pre-order-daemonclaw-new-boxed-cartridge-with-printed-manual-for-sega-megadrive-genesis-i-ii-and-iii Neofid studios has generally been on an upswing with Demons of Asteborg being […]

SaturnDave (Sega Saturn, SHIRO!)

New Indie Racer, LINEAR 直線的 S, Seeks to Replicate Sega Saturn’s Unique Rendering Method in Unity3D

A new Sega Saturn-inspired indie racer is set to launch off the starting grid, and it looks to be something really special. LINEAR 直線的 S is the first in a planned series of games from indie startup, Advent Softworks, under their PROJECT S development framework, which aims to replicate Sega Saturn’s graphics rendering methods as […]

Bob

J&T Saroo Clear Case Available

J&T Studio have just added a clear shell option to their choices of Sega Saturn Saroo shells.  The color choices are this new clear version, transparent smoked and Sakura Pink.  These are widely regarded as the best Saroo’s available and the shells themselves are made by Retro Game Restore, who’s known for very high quality […]