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Hidden Palace (via MrPinball64 and Billscat-socks) have just released a cancelled game Boy Advance game called Animaniacs – Hollywood Hypnotics.  While a bit rough around the edges, the game is complete and fully playable.  So if you’d like to play a lost piece of video game history, download it from the link below and fire up your […]

Installing RetroNAS on your UnRAID server as a Virtual Machine is a really easy way to implement a ton of retro-functionality into your NAS.  I’ve been using it for almost three years and have only run into one issue:  UnRAID’s latest software updates (I believe v7.0.0 and newer) won’t allow the VM to boot.  Don’t […]

The Brazilian company GamesCare has just opened a mailing / interest check list, to gauge how many people are planning on buying their upcoming, FPGA-based GF1 Neptune.  GamesCare IS NOT TAKING PRE-ORDERS and are simply doing an interest check to see what to expect for the consoles launch, which is still expected late this year.  […]

Consoles4U is now selling the second batch of Cosam’s “Neptune” Genesis + 32x PCB, with all non-proprietary parts pre-populated.  This version includes the region fix, so you’ll just need to transplant chips and parts from original 32x and Genesis 2 consoles (or the Mega Drive versions) to complete the build.  Please note, this should be […]

FirebrandX has been uploading NES soundtracks captured with the goal of having the best representation of the NES’ analog output.  In order to achieve this goal, FBX used shielded cables and approved mods like the Ace expansion audio balance restoration method, ground isolation on the motherboard and Voultar’s QSB AV Output kit. Noise cancellation was […]

Mike Chi has just released a beta (experimental) firmware for both the RetroTINK 5x and the RetroTINK 4K CE/Pro scalers that adds a unique feature:  Both 240p and 480i are simply treated as 15KHz signals, exactly like analog equipment such as CRT’s would see it.  That means if you’re playing games that have both resolutions, […]