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Alex Mitchell

(Some) MemCard Pros Are Getting New Features

Posted on by Alex Mitchell

The MemCard Pro series of products from 8BitMods are literally game changing inventions for original hardware enthusiasts. When paired with the right ODE or homebrew software, they can generate a functionally limitless supply of save game storage for the GameCube, Playstation 2, and the original Playstation. These memory cards can also be used to enable […]

Crystal

Super Mario World Vinyl Soundtrack Pre-Order

Posted on by Crystal

Warner Music Japan has launched a pre-order for a vinyl release of the Super Mario World soundtrack by Koji Kondo and various other artists. It’s priced at ¥11,550, with scheduled release being April 30th 2025. HMV.CO.JP: https://www.hmv.co.jp/artist_Various_000000000000075/item_スーパーマリオワールド-3枚組アナログレコード_15608414 TOWER.JP: https://tower.jp/item/6767936 EU Seller:  https://blackscreenrecords.com/products/super-mario-world This release come as 3LP and contains music from Super Mario Bros. to Super […]

MiSTer Handheld Step-by-Step

Posted on by Ken

If you’re handy with an iron (the soldering variety) and have wanted a handheld MiSTer FPGA, you’re now in luck! A step-by-step build video for the DIY MiSTer Handheld, Model 01 (DMH-01) is now available. In this 45-minute video, I walk you through the entire process of building your own from start to finish. I […]

Bob

P-47 II: The Freedom Star – Worldwide Edition

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Last month, we posted about a previously unreleased Mega Drive shooter that is being released only in Japan.  Well, it looks like Retro-Bit was able to license that game for a worldwide release!  This release will include an individually numbered slipcover, the game box that has a reversible inlay sleeve, a full-colored instruction manual, the […]

Bob

Weekly Roundup #444

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The Roundup is available as a video and on all audio-only podcast services, such as iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music and direct-download:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retrorgb If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy […]

Bob

BackBit Neo Geo ROM Cart Review

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Scarlet Sprites recently posted a review of the new ROM Cart for Neo Geo MVS consoles, made by Evie from BackBit.  Joe goes through it’s basic use and demo’s the feature exclusive to this cart:  The ability to link with multi-machine games!  While there’s only a few games that support link play, this is a […]

Bob

MarkMaster MKII to SMS – Quick Fix

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I recently did a livestream testing out the really awesome Sega Master System cartridge converters from the developer Apocalypse:  One that allows you to play Colecovision games and another that lets you play all Japanese 8-Bit Sega games.  In the livestream, I stumbled upon a bug where my MKIII copy of Outrun wouldn’t boot.  I […]