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!
The remake of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap is available for free on the Epic Games Store from now until July 21st. If you were curious about this game, now’s absolutely the time to try it out! More thoughts below the links: Free on Epic Till 07/21: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/wonder-boy-the-dragons-trap-26381d Nintendo Switch Version: https://amzn.to/3caQQ2n PS4 Version: https://amzn.to/3Pi2OGg This game is […]
Over the past few months, I’ve been testing two different HDMI matrix switches – Completely lag-free devices with four inputs that allow you to individually assign each to one of two outputs. Both switches perform about the same, with two major feature differences: One allows for digital and analog audio extraction, while the other gives […]
Mike Chi has just released a new firmware for the RetroTINK 5x that adds ‘Gen Lock’ in addition to Triple Buffer and Frame Lock. This allows the RT5X to match the input frame rate with a regenerated clock which is more stable than Frame Lock. Mainly useful for 1440p+ resolutions with Composite or S-Video sources […]
I just did a stream with Artemio where we tested a few devices that convert between digital audio formats. While the stream was cut short due to HDMI capture malfunctions, we were able to determine two devices that performed excellent and I wanted to share them here: J-Tech Digital Audio Switch / Converter: https://amzn.to/3Rze9D8 This device […]
UPDATE 09/30: It’s now available directly on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BQl8R6 After the successful funding of the Kickstarter campaign, the team behind the 4K Gamer Pro will now be selling their scalers via Indiegogo. This device is for people who specifically want a sharp scale from 1080p to 4K (no other input resolutions supported). If you like smoothing […]
Here’s this week’s roundup, sponsored by JLCPCB! Spend only $2 for 5pcs 1-4 layer PCBs ; PCBA from $0: https://jlcpcb.com/DRE 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: If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting this channel via monthly […]
Developer Master Linkuei has publicly released their romhack of Prince Of Persia for the Genesis. Like their previous MKII 32x Ultimate Edition and MK1 Genesis Arcade Edition hacks, this aims to improve the game overall, tweaking the controls to be more like the PC version and the music to be closer to the mac version. […]
I was able to sit down in-person with Jan from Consoles4U while he was traveling in NYC. Luckily, the owner of Brooklyn Video Games allowed us to use the basement arcade to record, so it was a really cool, laid-back atmosphere! Also, a bit echo-y, with the occasional subway car going past 🙂 Either way, […]
The Flashmasta team has just posted pictures and a description showing how to spot fake versions of their product. Sadly, cloners have started selling low-quality versions of their Neo Geo Pocket Color flash cart, after stealing the design. Not only have they done this, but they blatantly list this as a clone product in their […]
Sega’s Game Gear was basically a mini-Master System with a low-resolution screen. So, why can you play Master System games on a Game Gear, but not the other way around? Or can you? Join me in this video to go over a bunch of fun things about both consoles and highlight ways to play Game Gear on your […]
