8BitMods have just opened pre-orders on a new version of the MemCard Pro that’s compatible with both the PlayStation 2 and PS1. This has all the same features and performance as the original MemCard Pro for the PS1, but with some upgrades and full PS2 support! The price is about $44 and they’re due to ship […]
A new source port for classic 1995 sci-fi racer, Wipeout, has just popped up on GitHub. Purportedly based on the NTSC PS1 release, Wipeout Phantom Edition features a slew of nifty improvements making it an easy sell for those looking to hop back into the cockpit of an F3600 anti-gravity ship. New features, which make […]
Broke Studio have just successfully funded a Kickstarter campaign for an upcoming GBC game called The Fallen Crown; A Metroidvania, created by Atavist Games and made with GB Studio. The game is currently still in the alpha development stage, so the expected ship date is about a year out. If you choose to back the project, […]
Will’s Console Mods is now selling pre-made versions of the open source Famicom Disk System drive emulator designed by ClusterM. This replaces the floppy disk drive, but still requires the original “RAM Module” that sits on top of the Famicom. From a “preservation” point of view, this is the perfect solution, as the only thing […]
Pixel FX have just opened orders on their new internal HDMI mod board called the Retro G.E.M. This one HDMI board will work with multiple consoles, similar to Fixel’s HDMI board announced last year. The cost for the hardware starts at $120 for the base kit, however you’ll need to spend a total of about […]
If you’re someone who regularly uses a Dreamcast VMU, you’ve probably gone through a lot of batteries. Like, a lot of them. If you’re frustrated with constantly changing them, why not consider adding a rechargeable battery to it? Lex recently posted a video tutorial based on megavolt85‘s guide on Dreamcast-talk that helps you accomplish just that. […]
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8BitMods has just opened pre-orders on a third batch of bluetooth controller adapters for the Nintendo 64 – Both grey and Smoke Black are available. These are powered by Darthcloud’s low-latency blueretro platform and supports multiple controller types. There’s also a built-in virtual memory pak that allows you to back up your saves via a […]
Nintendo 64 The N64 core has had some amazing updates. First controller support was added. Then Robert added sound and also posted the first commercial game running on the core. It was Namco Museum 64, a simple game, but still an impressive feat. The latest core is available through Patreon. Post 1 : https://twitter.com/AzumFpg/status/1678063849935630336 Post 2 […]
I’m sure I’m not alone in my affection for the indie platformer, “Celeste”. Released in 2018, Celeste’s mix of easy to learn but difficult to master platforming, its driving soundtrack, and its timely narrative made it an indie darling that is still popular today. To wit, ROM hackers w7n, Morshu, StudsX, karmic, and Eden GT […]
