FunnyPlaying has recently released a replacement Game Boy Advance motherboard. However, this isn’t just a one-for-one replacement, FunnyPlaying actually integrated a few upgrades. Now one of the cool things about this board is that it is made of all new components. Even parts that are unique to the console are brand new, such as the […]
The Saturn core for the MiSTer FPGA hit a milestone late last month when it committed the last several months of “unstable nightly” updates to the MiSTer’s main branch. The March 23 update was the first one to the core’s main branch since it was first added there in October. When a core’s update is […]
Darksoft has just announced some updates on his Neo Geo multi-cart project. First, it looks like no more AES versions will be made at all. Next, he’s considering making one last round of MVS multi’s, but needs to sell at least 75 for it to be feasible. If you own an original Neo Geo MVS […]
Greg from Laser Bear just opened pre-orders on the “Slotmaster” 72-pin replacement for front-loading NES consoles: An open source project from Merlin Shaw, that replaces both the 72-pin connector and plastic tray. After installing, your games will slide directly into a brand new 72-pin connector with no need to push down the cartridge. The price […]
Modern Vintage Gamer recently posted a video highlighting the Pretendo service: An online network that allows hacked 3DS & Wii U consoles (as well as emulators) to connect to it, as if it were the official Nintendo network. With the Wii U and 3DS online network officially shut down, this is now the only option for […]
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Ivory from RetroCastle has just opened a new webstore. The prices and products are all the same and the original Aliexpress and US Reseller are still available to purchase from, however this main store is a better option for the long-run. Main Store: https://www.retrocastlestore.com/ US Reseller: https://retrorgb.link/retrocastle Original Aliexpress Link: https://retrorgb.link/retrocastleali If you’d like more info on these […]
TapTo Tom Wilse is creating a official mascot for the TapTo project named Taparoo. Expect the mascot to show up on TapTo branded products. Andrea Bogazzi also updated the TapTo designer with a modal for the print options. It now supports optional crop marks and work is being done to add some kind of support […]
Apple seems to be finally loosening the reigns on allowing retro emulators into their walled garden. On Friday April 4th, Apple posted an update to their Developer page describing what would be allowed. They have been getting pushback both in the European Union and here in the US in the form of a DOJ lawsuit, […]
Developer Marc Robledo has just released two tools for fans of the Super Game Boy: One that allows you to create a custom SGB border when using the .sgb file in emulation (and MiSTer!) and another that allows you to inject a custom border into individual Game Boy roms. The ROM injector should work on […]
