I recently had a chat with Robert Dale Smith, from controlleradapter.com to discuss his USB to console adapters, the Nuon and then we nerded out about IT stuff at the end. I think people will enjoy listening in on the one, even if not all topics are your favorite. Come slide over a chair and […]
Helder just released a really cool Quick Solder Flex Ribbon that allows you to more easily and cleanly install a Pluto IIx development board into the Nintendo Gamecube. I've been working on a Flex QSB for the Pluto-IIx XC3S200 which is an Internal HDMI Mod using the GCVideo 3.1 firmware and makes the installation much […]
I recently tested a 6-in, 2-out, automatic component video switch from Games Care, that uses 3.5mm jacks to accept signal inputs. This requires the use of cheap adapters, however it also allows for a much smaller switch. It performed great and allows for safe simultaneous outputs. Check the full review below the links for details, […]
A new firmware was recently released for the MemCard Pro that contains quite a few bugfixes. There aren’t any new features in this one, so maybe take a look at the list below and see if any of these will affect your setup?: Download the new firmware here: https://install.appcenter.ms/orgs/beta-ucu9/apps/memcardpro/distribution_groups/public US / North America Pre-Orders: http://bit.ly/memcardpro Europe Pre-Orders: https://8bitmods.com/memcard-pro-for-playstation-1 […]
James from Retro HQ has just posted a first look at his Atari 7800 ROM Cart, which also includes an RGB out port via a Genesis 2 MiniDIN. There’s no official price or release date yet, but it looks to be pretty far along! I’ll post some more details below the links, but for now […]
Very Ok Vinyl have launched a preorder for Rusty soundtrack composed by Masahiro Kajihara, Kenichi Arakawa and Ryu Takami, released for PC-98, Epson PC and MS-DOS. It will be released as 2LP, featuring artwork by Brandon Fraser. Its priced at $57.00 CAD, $45.99, £39.99, €50,00, ¥8000, and with scheduled release being in Q1 2023. (CA) […]
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Kytor Industries is offering a $5, 3D-printed “brace” that holds SCART plug/receptacle connectors together. If you’re using the exact SCART heads that match this design, it’s an excellent way to keep your console cable + SCART to BNC adapter (or something) from coming loose! If not, it still might be a help (especially at that […]
PCXT Core – Hercules Support The PCXT Core has upgraded it’s MDA graphics support to Hercules graphics., but you still have the option to use CGA and Tandy graphics. Post : https://misterfpga.org/viewtopic.php?t=6047 spark2k06 Github: https://github.com/spark2k06?tab=repositories spark2k06 support page: https://ko-fi.com/spark2k06 spark2k06 Twitter: https://twitter.com/spark2k06 Arcade Game Organizer City41 on github developed an open source app that can download, filter and […]
BitBuilt forum member and contributor Wesk has created a very cool project that makes the PlayStation 2 a little over half the size of the slim model. This is accomplished primarily by removing the optical drive and putting the motherboard into a smaller custom designed shell. Now, without the optical drive, how does the PS2 […]
