I just reviewed a basic, sub-$40 HDMI 2.1 switch, that’s MiSTer compatible – both in low-latency and Direct Video modes – as well as the OSSC, RetroTINK 4K and more. It’s unfortunately not PS3-compatible, however it seemed to pass CEC control, which is a cool bonus. If you were looking for a cheap switch for both retro […]
Zophar has just posted an interview with legendary Super Nintendo emulator ZSNES’ creator zsKnight. This is an absolute MUST-WATCH for anyone who grew up using ZSNES in the 90’s and it was very cool finally hearing from the original dev! And even if this was before your time, this is a glimpse into retro-emulation that […]
I just did a livestream testing the new 26″, 4:3, 1440×1080 LCD IPS display from Arcooda (I’ll be testing the 4K version soon as well). This was specifically designed as an arcade monitor replacement, that with a $15 adapter, can be wired directly into existing cabs. No scaler, no supergun, no re-wiring the control panel […]
The Sega Guys have released a few videos about the differences between the Game Gear and Sega Master System Sonic The Hedgehog games. These were widely thought to be the same game with just some small changes to compensate for the smaller screen size and larger color palette of the GG. If you ever played […]
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I recently needed a VESA desk stand with the ability to rotate a display in either direction and found one cheap that works very well. It’s compatible with all displays from 13″-32″ that have VESA mount holes in back. It’s available in both white and black, for only about $20 each. Here’s an Amazon paid affiliate link […]
This video showcases two 1440p240 OLED gaming monitors, as well as a 4K240/1080p480 OLED as well. The goal is to show which might be best for retro gamers, as well as modern gamers who need to compromise price, refresh rate and resolution. Here’s Amazon paid affiliate links to the exact models I tested: LG 32GS95UE: […]
The Extron DVS 605 is a robust scaler that can be programmed with custom resolutions to downscale to a CRT. It has inputs and outputs for both digital and analog video, a crisp picture, fluid image controls and about 1 frame of lag for progressive inputs. To help downscaling enthusiasts get the most out of […]
Greg from LaserBear has just started selling the open source Pico Loader – A “mod chip / ODE” style device that allows you to use retain the GameCube’s original optical drive, while also loading homebrew from an SD card using Swiss; That means along with this, you’ll either need a memory card SD reader, or […]
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