I’m Bob, the founder of RetroRGB. If you’d like to support my work, please consider following me on social media, or even supporting via paid platforms; Those support services are what keeps the work I’m involved with and this site going. More about me below the links:
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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!
Consoles4U is now selling an adapter that lets you charge PlayStation 3 controllers via any USB device. You’d think this wouldn’t be an issue, but for some reason, PS3 controllers will only charge when connected to an original PS3 console, or via specific adapters that send out a data signal telling the controller to start […]
Here’s an interview with Steve, better known in the retro community as Cosam. Steve’s been reverse-engineering console motherboards such as the Core Grafx and PC Engine Duo and he’s also created a true Sega Neptune motherboard as well! This was a fun chat that talked about his work, the importance of the Nomad and potential […]
The C27G2C from AOC is a 27″, curved LCD gaming monitor with a native resolution of 1080p that supports up to 240Hz. There’s only about 2ms of lag in 120Hz and 240Hz modes, however any 60Hz source will increase the latency to about 11ms. If you’re looking for a budget monitor for 1080p120, 1080p144 or […]
The developer Kandowontu recently released a series of SNES romhacks that enable rumble support via Randy Linden’s code. Games like Super Mario World, Super Metroid and Super Mario Kart had over 30 different rumble tables applied, to truly make this feel like an immersive addition to the games. To try these patches, you’ll either need […]
Shortly after releasing the first Pioneer LaserActive emulation for the Sega Pac, Roger aka Nemesis has just released support for the NEC PAC as well. The nightly beta build of Aries has implemented this functionality and the next official version will have it as well. Like with the Sega LA games, the NEC ones are […]
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The Gvyugke Captain 780 headset is a sub-$40 wireless headset that supports 2.5GHz RF via a USB Dongle, Bluetooth and even standard TRSS analog via an included cable for things like an Xbox controller, or just standard earphone/headphone use. I bought it (at full price) and really put it through it’s paces, both behind the scenes […]
Retro Fighters have just launched a Kickstarter for a “Pro” version of their Brawler 64 controller. This has improved hall effect stick accuracy, with an eight-way notched gate that aims to perfectly match the original N64 analog stick. There’s also swappable faceplates, multiple colors and three ways to connect: Wired USB, Wireless 2.4GHz via a […]
A crowdfunding campaign has just been successfully funded for an open source FPGA handheld console called the Game Bub. At launch, it can play Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance cartridges and ROMs, with no extra hardware or “jailbreaking” required. It’s also compatible with GB/GBA accessories and offers a video-out dock as […]
Makeo and SilverStee1, the team behind the Pico Loader for the Nintendo Gamecube have just released a version of the kit that doesn’t require any soldering at all. That’s excellent news, as the Pico Loader allows you to boot your GameCube into Swiss to launch games (like an ODE), while also retaining the ability to […]
