8BitDo Controllers Add AppleTV / iOS Support

Lon Seidman just posted a video demoing the new iOS support for a few different models of 8BitDo controllers.  After flashing the new firmware, simply put the controller in “D-Input mode” and you can wirelessly connect the controller to iPad, iPhones and any Apple TV game that supports MFi controllers.  Also, any iOS devices with […]

SNES to NES Controller Adapter

MiSterAddons.com has just released a $13 controller adapter that lets you use SNES controllers on original NES hardware. The NES A button is mapped to SNES B and the NES’ B button is mapped to Y – Basically, this is the exact way you’d want the buttons oriented.  Also, since this is a passive device, it’s […]

Mega Man II Ported to SNES

Developer Infidelity has just ported Mega Man II from the NES to SNES – A follow up from his previous work on Mega Man IV.  This was all done manually in hexadecimal, without relying on (awesome!) software like Project Nested.  Everything should look and play the same, but without the flicker and slowdown you’d get […]

Weekly Roundup #349

Here’s this week’s roundup, sponsored by JLCPCB! Spend only $2 for 5pcs 1-4 layer PCBs ; PCBA from $0:  https://jlcpcb.com/DRE The Roundup is available as a video and on all audio-only podcast services, such as iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music and direct-download:  https://anchor.fm/retrorgb If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting this channel via monthly […]

Weekly Roundup #348

Here’s this week’s roundup, sponsored by JLCPCB! Spend only $2 for 5pcs 1-4 layer PCBs ; PCBA from $0:  https://jlcpcb.com/DRE The Roundup is available as a video and on all audio-only podcast services, such as iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music and direct-download:  https://anchor.fm/retrorgb If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting this channel via monthly […]

GunCon3 IR Tower Replacements

Greg from LaserBear is now selling IR Tower replacements for the GunCon3.  These can be purchased as DIY kits for $18, or fully-assembled for $32.  They’re expected to ship in about a month and should be compatible with everything the original GunCon3 emitters will work with – This includes the MiSTer FPGA project and flat-panel […]

Weekly Roundup #347

Here’s this week’s roundup, sponsored by JLCPCB! Spend only $2 for 5pcs 1-4 layer PCBs ; PCBA from $0:  https://jlcpcb.com/DRE The Roundup is available as a video and on all audio-only podcast services, such as iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music and direct-download:  https://anchor.fm/retrorgb If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting this channel via monthly […]

Weekly Roundup #346

Here’s this week’s roundup, sponsored by JLCPCB! Spend only $2 for 5pcs 1-4 layer PCBs ; PCBA from $0:  https://jlcpcb.com/DRE The Roundup is available as a video and on all audio-only podcast services, such as iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music and direct-download:  https://anchor.fm/retrorgb If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting this channel via monthly […]

Weekly Roundup #345

Here’s this week’s roundup, sponsored by JLCPCB! Spend only $2 for 5pcs 1-4 layer PCBs ; PCBA from $0:  https://jlcpcb.com/DRE The Roundup is available as a video and on all audio-only podcast services, such as iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music and direct-download:  https://anchor.fm/retrorgb If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting this channel via monthly […]

Retro-Bit Big 6 Reviews

Chris from Classic Gaming Quarterly just posted a review of Retro-Bit’s Big 6 Genesis controller.  He compared it to both 3 and 6 button original controllers and demo’d it with three classic games.  Overall, he seemed to like it, but noted that sometimes the d-pad would register an “up” press with minimal pressure compared to […]