I recently had the opportunity to take a look at some very interesting Gamecube development hardware that for the most part is undocumented and relative unknown. So I wanted to make a video showcasing these items for future posterity an shed some light on these mysterious devices. Everything that I showcased in the video was […]
Here’s a podcast-style discussion about archiving 480i and interlaced video issues. Ever wonder how some 480i games could be 60fps…even if 480i runs at 29.97? Or how come camcorder footage isn’t actually 30p? And how do you even capture interlaced video!?!?!? Dan’s expertise in the field really added a good perspective to these topics and […]
Rees just posted an excellent video showing the compatibility of retro PC’s through the OSSC Pro. While the video was pretty laid back (in a good way!), it’s also critically important for people with computer’s from the 80’s and 90’s. This is especially true for PC’s that output odd refresh rates, as the original Open […]
Thanks to Printables user kakurohe, a 3D-printable I/O shield is now available for Megaswitch HD users who are installing in a Retro Game Restore case. This will allow for a clean look and dust protection…and if you have a resin printer, you might even be able to get a clear look to it as well! […]
8BitDo have just opened pre-orders on a “retro-inspired” number pad with mechanical buttons, that’s meant to be a companion to their NES/Famicom-themed “Retro Mechanical” keyboards. The “Retro NumPad” is available in the same four color schemes as the keyboards and also offer the same bluetooth, 2.4GHz RF and USB connections. The price is about $45 […]
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MiSTer Clone Taki Udon posted mockups of the IO ports for the upcoming consolized MiSTer consoles. Included are ports for composite, component, VGA, HDMI and more. There are 4 versions: Budget versions that will accept either Genesis or SNES cartrdges. These are meant to support only one system. A mainstream version that will have […]
The folks over at HiSpeedIDo (pronounced High-Speed-I-Do) have just released their latest screen mod for the Game Boy Color. This is a significant technological leap from their previous Q5 IPS mod and is currently the only OLED screen mod available. That’s right, you read that correctly—this is an OLED mod for the Game Boy Color! […]
Yahel from Wrestling With Gaming has just released a short, but great video about official “Flash Carts” Nintendo released in Japan in the late 90’s. These carts could be purchased and re-programmed at Lawson stores in Japan and could store multiple games. There was one for the Super Famicom, as well as one for the […]
An exciting piece of open source software has been released for creating, editing, and sharing levels for Super Mario 64. And it has been released as a Romhack of the game, which means it might be safe from no-fun Nintendo taking legal action against it. Let’s take a look at what we know so far.
