I’m Bob, the founder of RetroRGB. If you’d like to support my work, please consider following me on social media, or even supporting via paid platforms; Those support services are what keeps the work I’m involved with and this site going. More about me below the links:
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Like many people who are probably reading this site, I grew up playing consoles like the SNES and Genesis, which featured styles of games that aren’t nearly as common today. While I love new games and in many ways they can be far superior, they’re not always the style or experience someone is looking for. Some of the biggest pet peeves of modern games are loading times, constant software updates and often long “training sessions” required before the gameplay even starts. Heck, even many of the games are significantly longer! Someone looking to game during the small bits of free time they might have, often look to classic consoles and handhelds that provide a way to just jump in and start playing; Many classic games can be completed within an hour and are a satisfying experience.
The most common styles of games found on those platforms are different too. There are similar games available for newer consoles, like Shovel Knight, The New Super Mario Bros, Ori and the Blind Forest and (of course) Axiom Verge. Still, the amount of 2D vs 3D graphic games made is very small, so I often find that to enjoy that style, you need to go back to some of the classic consoles, which was the original catalyst for this site…
The journey to experience retro video game awesomeness started in October 2011 when I discovered a (low quality) Retro Controller Adapter for the Wii. After a few months of playing virtual console games on my Wii via the adapter, it started to feel like a tease; I got to use the original controller, but I missed the look of a CRT, as well as not having any lag on my games!
I soon realized if I wanted a “real” experience, I had to get the real thing and as a result, I ended up building the Retro Cart. I was happy playing all the old games the way they were meant to be played, on the original hardware, on a high quality CRT TV that brought out the best in the older games. After that project, I thought I was done…
Then, I re-discovered RGB and my retro video game life changed forever (I knew about RGB as a kid, but it was so unfathomably expensive back then that I just put it out of my mind). Even though it was less than three months from the time I completed the Retro Cart, I knew I had to start over. I was able to use most of the same equipment I already purchased, but there were some key differences. I dug so deep into it, that I decided to document exactly what I went though via a Google Doc, just in case “a few of my friends” ever wanted to do the same. I eventually gathered so much information that Cousin Scott suggested I make it into a website, so if other people wanted to walk down the same path, they could skip all the research and follow one easy to read guide. Hopefully I succeeded!
Every time a new scaler is announced, arcade enthusiasts always ask the same thing: Can it rotate the image for TATE games? Well, Mike Chi was able to implement exactly that, into the upcoming RetroTINK 4K! I just finished a livestream demoing a beta version of the rotation option that seemed to work perfectly! I […]
Stone Age Gamer now has stock of the XStation optical drive emulator for the PlayStation 1. They’re offering the ODE, installation service, or a deal on both. Here’s the links, with more info below: Purchase XStation: https://retrorgb.link/xstation XStation + Installation Service: https://retrorgb.link/xstationplusinstall Installation (BYO XStation): https://retrorgb.link/xstationinstallonly For more information on the XStation, as well as how it compares […]
James from RetroHQ has just posted a firmware update for the Atari 7800 Game Drive. While there’s a few tweaks and bugfixes, I think a really cool addition is the ability to save the audio, video and break settings per-game! That means no going back to the menu when switching roms – Just set it once and […]
8BitDo have recently launched a “Retro Receiver” dongle for the PlayStation 1 & 2, as well as Windows PC’s (via the USB connection). It’s bluetooth-based and compatible with a long list of controllers. While it seems to have sold out pretty quickly, check out the Amazon link and their main website for when they’re back […]
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Rich Whitehouse really has outdone himself this time: He reverse engineered the JagVR head tracker protocol from the Missile Command games that originally had VR support planned. This isn’t the first time Rich did something this crazy – He was the person who reverse engineered the SegaVR protocol a few years ago as well! There’s […]
Pre-orders are open from now until September 2nd for a wireless version of Retro Fighter’s StrikerDC. It comes in white, as well as transparent blue and also uses a Hall Effect joystick. The receiver also acts at the VMU reader, which means it’s not inserted into the controller itself like the originals – Probably not […]
While the upcoming RetroTINK 4K has been privately beta tested since 2022, public beta units have been sent to some of the best testers/reviewers in both retro and modern gaming! Between the My Life In Gaming livestream last night featuring Mike Chi himself, as well as many still comparisons being posted on social media, you’ll […]
Stone Age Gamer now has stock of Yoei’s high quality Model 2 Saturn replacement shells, in both translucent and painted versions: The translucent versions are available in Blue, Red, Orange, Yellow and Neon Yellow, with painted versions in Gold and Silver for $25 more. Purchase from Stone Age Gamer Here As a note, please take […]
PixelFX have just posted their first official update on the Morph in over a year and a half and it seems like it was worth the wait! Their target release date is before the end of this year and there’s multiple versions to choose from: An HDMI-only version at $400, plus multiple analog + HDMI […]
