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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 […]

Bob

BigPEmu v1.054 – Atari Jaguar Emulator

Developer Rich Whitehouse has just released the latest version of BigPEmu emulator – The first Atari Jaguar emulator that features 100% compatibility with the original Jaguar library…including Jaguar CD games!!!  This update adds CD+G support, a few quality of life improvements, and a bunch of bug fixes.  If you already have the emulator installed, enter the menu, […]

Bob

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 […]

Bob

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 […]

Bob

SNES2Neo Controller Adapter

Pre-orders are open for a Super Nintendo to Neo Geo controller adapter.  These are designed by Todd from Retro Frog and are selling for $40 plus shipping.  More info is available in the (short) launch video above, as well as below the links: Pre-Order Here:  https://retrorgb.link/snes2neo This adapter should be compatible with anything that uses the Neo […]

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Mega Man Battle Network 2 Vinyl Soundtrack Pre-Order

Ship to Shore has launched a pre-order for Mega Man Battle Network 2 soundtrack composed by Yoshino Aoki from Gameboy Advance on a vinyl record featuring original artwork from the Capcom Vault. It’s priced at $30/€30/£32.99/CAD45, with scheduled release being Q3 2023. (US) Ship to Shore: https://shiptoshoremedia.com/products/mega-man-battle-network-2 (EU) Black Screen Records: https://blackscreenrecords.com/products/mega-man-battle-network-2 (CA) Very Ok […]

Bob

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 […]

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game.com open source single flash cart

Developer zwenergy has just shared the design files for a single flash cart for the game.com handheld console.  This can be flashed using an Arduino Mega and a cart reader that’s also available on the github.  zwenergy also shared a design for a 3D printed case, which can be used with this flash cart and […]

DisplacedGamers

MMC2 Magic – How Graphics Work in Punch-Out – Behind the Code

Unique graphics. Giant sprites. No flicker. How on earth does this game work? The MMC2 chip contained in Punch-Out’s cartridge allows the NES to switch between two pairs of tiles for each half of the pattern table. While the MMC1 already allows bank switching for graphics, the MMC2 allows the switch to happen in the […]