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Like many people who are probably reading this site, I grew up playing consoles like the SNES and Genesis, which featured styles of games that aren’t nearly as common today. While I love new games and in many ways they can be far superior, they’re not always the style or experience someone is looking for. Some of the biggest pet peeves of modern games are loading times, constant software updates and often long “training sessions” required before the gameplay even starts. Heck, even many of the games are significantly longer! Someone looking to game during the small bits of free time they might have, often look to classic consoles and handhelds that provide a way to just jump in and start playing; Many classic games can be completed within an hour and are a satisfying experience.
The most common styles of games found on those platforms are different too. There are similar games available for newer consoles, like Shovel Knight, The New Super Mario Bros, Ori and the Blind Forest and (of course) Axiom Verge. Still, the amount of 2D vs 3D graphic games made is very small, so I often find that to enjoy that style, you need to go back to some of the classic consoles, which was the original catalyst for this site…
The journey to experience retro video game awesomeness started in October 2011 when I discovered a (low quality) Retro Controller Adapter for the Wii. After a few months of playing virtual console games on my Wii via the adapter, it started to feel like a tease; I got to use the original controller, but I missed the look of a CRT, as well as not having any lag on my games!
I soon realized if I wanted a “real” experience, I had to get the real thing and as a result, I ended up building the Retro Cart. I was happy playing all the old games the way they were meant to be played, on the original hardware, on a high quality CRT TV that brought out the best in the older games. After that project, I thought I was done…
Then, I re-discovered RGB and my retro video game life changed forever (I knew about RGB as a kid, but it was so unfathomably expensive back then that I just put it out of my mind). Even though it was less than three months from the time I completed the Retro Cart, I knew I had to start over. I was able to use most of the same equipment I already purchased, but there were some key differences. I dug so deep into it, that I decided to document exactly what I went though via a Google Doc, just in case “a few of my friends” ever wanted to do the same. I eventually gathered so much information that Cousin Scott suggested I make it into a website, so if other people wanted to walk down the same path, they could skip all the research and follow one easy to read guide. Hopefully I succeeded!
Zaxour has opened pre-orders for a very high quality, #nocutmod power supply replacement, for Pioneer LaserActive CLD-A100 players. This is a USB-PD (20V/5A, 100W)-based solution, so you’ll want to make sure you use a quality adapter, like the one I have linked below. The price is $165 plus shipping and they’re due to arrive with customers […]
Zaxour has just released a full bypass mod for the Atari Jaguar, that improves both the audio as well as the video. This is a #nocutmod, however if you choose to use the Sega Saturn-style 10-Pin MiniDIN the kit comes with, you’ll need to remove the RF box. Alternatively, you can wire it to the […]
I just reviewed a $15, USB-powered “PC Monitor Soundbar” that can connect to any analog output with a 3.5mm headphone jack. Essentially, these HM10 speakers from hegmuxco will work with any PC, laptop, tablet, etc, however at less than one pound and about 10×2.5×2.5 in size, it’s the perfect speaker bar to “hide” behind a […]
TR Fight Stick has just released a new firmware for their awesome Octopus Fight Stick: A high end arcade-style controller with an integrated Dreamcast VMU, that’s paired with a Brook Gaming controller board to allow for low-latency (3ms via USB!!!) connections to many different platforms. The firmware update addresses some issues, as well as adds six new button […]
The 1990 vertically scrolling shooter called Wings of Death is now available to purchase as an Atari jaguar cartridge. The game was initially released on the Amiga and Atari ST, however the original developer Eclipse Software, has remade the game specifically for the Jaguar. This is a significant upgrade, raising the framerate from about 20fps […]
Mike Chi has just released a new, official firmware for the RetroTINK 4K – Both the CE and Pro. This is essentially a “rollup” firmware that includes all of the really cool enhancements added to the beta firmwares over the past year, as well as updated profiles submitted from the community. You can choose to […]
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I found a 12-outlet power strip that can fit the large power bricks we retro gamers use next to each other. It’s also a sturdy metal construction and is available in three color configurations. The outlets themselves have a very tight grip, which may or may not be good for your setup. As long as […]
A Kickstarter campaign just launched and was immediately funded for a “mini” version of the Vectrex that’s about 50% the size of the original. It’s a software emulation-based device, featuring a 5″ AMOLED display, 12 built-in games with overlays and a Bluetooth controller. It also includes an SD card slot that allows you to load […]
Tito from Macho Nacho Productions just posted an epic video, covering the re-building of the original Xbox “X” all-metal prototype. This is truly a video every Xbox fan needs to watch, as Tito, along with Wesk, redherring32 and stuckpixel painstakingly recreated the prototype using only pictures and videos from one on display. I don’t want to spoil any […]
