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Play it Loud! How to the “most” out of your SNES

I recently started collecting old Nintendo Power magazines (because I can’t help myself). I originally had a subscription from mid 2000 til the end. I got to enjoy some good years, but I feel like the REALLY good years were everything prior to me getting the magazines. Anyways, after thumbing through Vol 68 (January 1995) […]

Bob

Weekly Roundup #174

Here’s this week’s roundup, guest hosted by RetroRGB writer Rany!  An audio-only version, is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and for direct-download:  https://www.retrorgb.com/podcast/?name=2019-11-06_174.mp3 T-Shirts:  https://www.retrorgb.com/store.html Video available on YouTube (above), LBRY and Bitchute:  Please consider signing up as a supporter!  Either hit Join, tip or pledge on this video, or sign up through the following services: […]

Rany Battikh

C64 Video Enhancement update and ordering info

Announced months ago, the C64 Video Enhancement is a YPbPr (aka component video) and RGsB (aka sync on green) solution for the Commodore 64 designed by c0pperdragon. Originally, due to the limitation of the on-board VIC-II chip, the C64 could output RF through RCA, Composite and out-of-spec S-video through an 8-pin Din connector. Now with […]

Bob

Virtual Boy Servo Emulator and Virtual Tap Kits Now Available

Mobius Strip Tech is now selling both Furrtek’s Virtual Tap video out kits and a servo emulator chip: https://mobiusstriptechnologies.com/product/virtual-tap/ https://mobiusstriptechnologies.com/product/servo-emu/ The servo emulator is an interesting device, as it “fools” the Virtual Boy to thinking there’s still mirrors and motors inside it.  This is perfect for VB’s that are badly broken – I have one […]

Bob

GC Loader ODE Announced

Dan, aka Citrus3000psi (with the help of meneerbeer) has just announced an Optical Drive Emulator (ODE) for the GameCube.  No action replay required, this is just a direct ODE!  The boards are due to arrive in December and will sell for $80;  No pre-orders, just plenty available for purchase once they arrive:  https://shop.dansprojects.com/gc-loader.html The GCLoader […]

Bob

In-Person Interview with Artemio

I was lucky enough to sit down with Artemio in person, to chat about his projects and thoughts on retro gaming in general.  It’s always a pleasure to speak with Artemio, but was incredible to finally meet him in person! An audio-only version, is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and for direct-download:  https://www.retrorgb.com/podcast/?name=2019-11-02_artemio_interview.mp3 Artemio:  https://twitter.com/Artemio […]