Hi my name is Vanessa and I am a classic tech geek. Whether its computers, consoles, audio equipment, or science and engineering, I am probably passionate about it. You can often find me enjoying the finer aspects of collecting, preserving and learning about the history behind our past technological innovations. As a hobby I enjoy building and tinkering with computers, especially retro computers of the Windows 3.1 through XP era’s. Notable pieces of my hardware collection include my massive horde of MIDI modules ranging from the Roland MT-32, Yamaha MU 2000 EX, Korg NX5R, and many more. As well as my multiple retro computer builds filled with various awesomeness like classic Sound Blasters and Voodoo video cards. My most prized electronics are my Amiga 4000T computer and my Sony BVM 24AE1WU monitor.
The SX-1 Mini-ITX format FPGA board is now available to purchase from 8bits4ever. This FPGA is a fully compatible MSX2+ system that is in a Mini-ITX form factor. Which will give users greater options when deciding on which case they can use to house this board. Other features of this FPGA board include video output […]
Nicolas Hamel aka Gouky has released the MDStudio on GitHub. The project is still in development but the MDStudio is an code assembler for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. This project was made to help assist developers who want to create games for the Mega Drive/Genesis. It is built off of Visual Studio 2017 and uses […]
The Seattle Retro Computing Society will be holding their monthly meet up coming this Saturday on 24 August 2019. Visitors are highly encouraged to sign up on the website so they can get an idea on space and foot traffic. Attendees are also welcome to bring equipment when signing up. Bringing food is always welcome […]
Over on the news site Hackaday. Danjovic is heading a project called the NSX 64. This project will allow support for using an N64 controller on MSX computers. The overall setup is not complicated with an Arduino Nano, 560 ohms resister, and some controller extension cables. However the issues lye with the signal timing on […]
A company named Inphonic is releasing a virtual synth named the RYM2612 Iconic FM Synthesizer. This was also reported on musicradar.com by Simon Arblaster, links below. The RYM2612 is a VST plugin (Virtual Studio Technology) or virtual collection of instruments that is used as an addon for digital audio programs. The RYM2612 faithfully emulates the […]
Konami recently announced that they would be adding more games to the already massive list coming out for the PC Engine/CoreGrafx/TurboGrafx-16 Mini consoles. These new games include the following: Bringing the total list up to 57 games. Most of the recently added titles were from the PC Engine/Japanese side of the library, […]
Byuu has just released an update to the BSNES emulator. Which is an emulator based off the Super Nintendo/Super Famicom, and is a subset of the higan emulator project. Version 108 now includes the following improvements and features: 100% (known) bug-free compatibility with the entire officially licensed SNES library true Super Game Boy emulation (utilizing […]
Programmer and author Coagulus on the English Amiga Boards, has just released their H.E.R.O. inspired JetHunt AGA game. H.E.R.O. is an old game published by Activision (back when they actually made games *eye roll*) and was released for a whole range of systems including the Apple II, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit family, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, MSX, ZX Spectrum, and Sega SG-1000. However the […]
Sega Europe released a statement on Twitter that the Mega Drive Mini will be delayed till 4 October 2019 in the EU and Middle East regions. This is a two week delay due to logistical issues. The Japanese and North American launches will still be on the 19 September 2019. Links: https://twitter.com/SEGA_Europe/status/1155825449500647424
The Vintage Computer Federation will be holding their Vintage Computer Festival West event on the 3rd and 4th of August, 2019. This will be located at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. Some notables about this event is that ten or more Apple 1 computers will be on hand. As well as a […]
