Tito from Macho Nacho Productions just released a video that’s a first look at the upcoming VMU Pro – The Dreamcast version of the MemCard Pro. While the final features are still in development, this video is perfect to give you an idea of what to expect. Pre-orders are still open at around $80 plus shipping […]
The ‘Extron EDID Method’ is a way to downscale HD content to 15kHz using a compatible Extron scaler on the Product Configuration Software (PCS) list, though this does not guarantee compatibility with this method. The PCS software communicates with the scaler to upload a custom resolution via an EDID.bin such as 240p. Downscaling to 240p […]
8Bitdo just opened pre-orders on a very thin, “all-button” (aka ‘hitbox’) version of their Arcade Stick, in two different variants: One “Switch & Windows” version with retro-themed colors and an “Xbox Series X” version with RGB lighting around the buttons. Both versions offer 2.4Ghz wireless and wired USB support, but it appears only the “Switch” […]
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Download Rhea/Phoebe Sorter: https://github.com/DerekPascarella/Rhea-Phoebe-Sorter Back in 2015, hardware engineer Deunan released his Rhea and Phoebe ODEs (optical drive emulators) for the Sega Saturn. These two represent the first of their kind on Sega’s fifth-generation home gaming console and, interestingly enough, they remain the most stable options to this very day, with the least number of […]
Yu Suzuki’s OutRun is an arcade classic that first took us for a spin in 1986. It’s known for its beautiful pixel landscapes, it’s high speed – and of course Hiroshi Kawaguchi’s famous soundtrack. Now, thanks to the dedication of homebrew designer EGVroom, a new prototype demake brings the classic title to an unexpected platform: […]
Stone Age Gamer is now selling a RetroOnyx bluetooth controller adapter for the Nintendo Virtual Boy. This is based off Darthcloud’s open source Blueretro platform, that offers some of the lowest bluetooth latency ever recorded when used with a fast controller. There are Boot and Reset buttons right on the adapter, which take the place of the original […]
Micro Motor Mayhem, Mobile Suit Gundam and the Saturn Ring Library are the big winners in the SegaXtreme Sega Saturn 30th Anniversary Game Competition, as organizer Emerald Nova announced Saturday in a livestream. In the original games category, racer Micro Motor Mayhem beat out tribute game Shenmue: Back in Yokosuka by four points while the […]
Retro Game Restore has just sent me production samples of their Super Nintendo / Super Famicom transparent controller shells. The quality is exactly what you’d expect from RGR and the colors seem to match the corresponding case colors perfectly. You’ll need to use the *buttons, membranes and screws from your original controller though and as […]
J&T Studio has just started selling braided controller cable replacements for Super Nintendo and Super Famicom controllers. These are aiming to be as high quality as their braided NES controller cables and come in two sizes: A shorter SFC length and longer SNES length. The prices are about $18-$20, but they’re on sale now for […]
