Bitmap Bureau have just posted a status update for the Neo Geo version of their game Final Vendetta. Apparently, they ran into manufacturing issues with the cartridges and rather than risk shipping something that doesn’t meet their standards, they kept delaying until the manufacturer got it right. They’re now expected to ship to customers by […]
Here’s an interview with Peter B, someone working in professional analog video preservation, as well as audio engineering. After watching his video on FFV1, I reached out and hoped he’d discuss his hands-on experience and add some perspective for those of us archiving VHS and other analog media. I really enjoyed the conversation and think […]
Respawned Records and retro-bit have launched an open pre-order for a vinyl version of the Totally Rad soundtrack on NES by Kazuo Sawa and Toshiko Tazaki. It’s priced at $29.99, with scheduled release being June 2025. Respawned Records (US): https://respawnedrecords.com/products/totally-rad-official-vinyl-soundtrack As it is an open pre-order, you are currently only able to place your order […]
Tito from Macho Nacho Productions recently posted a video showing people some great tips to straighten crimped, or tangled cables. I love his method and the care he takes to make sure too much temperature isn’t applied and that the ends don’t get wet as well. Overall, it’s an awesome video, but I have some […]
Get ready to defend White Base from the Principality of Zeon, Saturn fans — the English fan translation patch for Mobile Suit Gundam is finished and downloadable. The patch’s lead developer, Shadowmask, posted the patch yesterday in SegaXtreme’s Resources area. It can be applied to an original copy of the game using version 1.91 of […]
No more pre-orders, the RetroTime NES Bluetooth Hub is now in stock and ready to ship! This device connects to the bottom of front-loading NES consoles and allows up to four Bluetooth controllers to be connected, paired via a button on the side. It also allows you to enable expansion audio from original Famicom cartridges […]
Limited Run Games have just sent an email to people who purchased the Nintendo Entertainment System games Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland and PioPow, informing them not to use the cartridges. This is due to the cartridges running at an improper voltage that could potentially damage the cart, or even the console itself. They’re telling people […]
Another batch of pre-orders for the zero-latency RAD2x HDMI plug & play adapters are now open, with delivery to customers expected in April. The price is about $70 with the current exchange rate and all versions are available: Nintendo Multi-Out, Genesis 2, Saturn and PlayStation, as well as the adapter pigtail cables needed for compatibility […]
Retro Gaming Cables has just opened pre-orders on a new batch of SCART 621 manual pushbutton switches. As the name states, it’s got six SCART inputs and one SCART output, along with a 3.5mm audio jack output as well. As this is a passive, manual switch, it should be compatible with all signal types: What […]
Some people who purchased the GamesCare SCART and YPbPr component video switches were having issues with certain audio sounds sounding like they were “clipping”, or getting distorted. The problem has been determined and if your switch is having the issue, there’s a few options. First, if you purchased it from VGP, you can send it […]
