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Genesis Gaiares Official Re-Release

Retro-Bit has just announced they’re opening pre-orders from now until December 19th on an official re-print of the Genesis shmup Gaiares.  This release includes a clear cartridge shell, that lets you see right into the PCB designed by René from db Electronics – Which of course will have properly beveled edges and is 100% safe […]

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Weekly Roundup #279

Here’s this week’s roundup, available as a video and on audio-only podcast servcies, such as iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify and direct-download: If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at […]

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MiSTer Lightguns Via SNAC

Lon Seidman recently released a video discussing SNAC, the “Serial Native Accessory Converter” for the MiSTer FPGA project.  It’s a very basic overview of the concept, but I think it’s an excellent introduction for people looking to get started. I also agree 100% with his recommendations:  SNAC is only necessary with peripherals that rely on […]

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Clear SFC Shell: First Look

Retro Game Restore was kind enough to send me a pre-production version of their new Super Famicom clear replacement shell, in place of the production version I purchased, so I may review it.  Overall, the quality is excellent and exactly what I expected based on the quality of their previous SNES and PCE shells.  I […]

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Weekly Roundup #278

Here’s this week’s roundup, available as a video, as well as audio-only on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify and many others as well as direct-download: If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to […]

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Modern Console Jailbreak News

This week, Modern Vintage Gamer posted two videos talking about modern console jailbreaks.  The first was a video discussing the arrest of Team Xecuter, as a result of the Switch modchip.  The second is a video about two separate exploits being found for the PS5 – And while there’s no public release available, this is […]