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Bob

Everdrive 64 Firmware Update v3.07

Krikzz has just posted a new firmware for his Nintendo 64 ROM cart, however this firmware will not work on older v2 or v3 carts – You need to use the 2.0 firmwares for those.  This update seems to focus on bringing some of the more recent additions to Krikzz’ other carts to the N64.  […]

Chilly Willy’s Sega CD Homebrew collection: 512 Color Image Viewer, Mod Player and 512 Color Ray Cast Engine

My latest video takes a step back from modern dev in Sega homebrew and instead looks at some old skool projects from over a decade ago that have unfortunately been all but forgotten. The video covers the Genesis’s (much spoken about at the time) 512 color Fantom Bitmap mode engineered by Oerg866 (Overdrive / Overdrive 2) and […]

Bob

Weekly Roundup #314

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: If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting this channel via monthly […]

Bob

Virtual Boy Blue Retro Pre-Orders

Kevin Mellot has just opened pre-orders on a bluetooth adapter for the Virtual Boy, but needs a minimum number of orders in order to make the production run.  This is based off the very low latency BlueRetro adapters and a portion of all sales will go to the original developer Darthcloud. If the target isn’t […]

Bob

Virtual Boy Rumble Pack Pre-Orders

Kevin Mellot has just opened pre-orders on a rumble pack for the Virtual Boy, but needs a minimum number of orders in order to make the production run.  If the target isn’t hit, all orders will be refunded and the production run will be cancelled, so if you’re interested, make sure to get your order […]

Vanessa (Vanessaira)

Orpheus II + GUS ISA Soundcard

A new project from the retro soundcard makers Keropi and Marmes has been unveiled.  Named the Orpheus II, this retro based soundcard is a massive upgrade over the original Orpheus.  Sporting the same base options as the original model, with its genuine Yamaha YMF 289 ‘OPL3’ and PCMIDI capabilities.  The new Orpheus II however adds […]

Bob

Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap Free On Epic Games Store

The remake of Wonder Boy:  The Dragon’s Trap is available for free on the Epic Games Store from now until July 21st.  If you were curious about this game, now’s absolutely the time to try it out!  More thoughts below the links: Free on Epic Till 07/21:  https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/wonder-boy-the-dragons-trap-26381d Nintendo Switch Version:  https://amzn.to/3caQQ2n PS4 Version:  https://amzn.to/3Pi2OGg This game is […]

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MiSTerFPGA News – OutRun, TMNT, Super Game Boy, GUN4IR and more

OutRun Core Jotego has announced that he is working on Sega’s OutRun, an awesome retro racing game that still holds up today. On twitter he teases us that’s it coming real soon and also shows a screenshot of some of the source code files. OutRun track editor : https://twitter.com/topapate/status/1546024295645827072 User response to core: https://twitter.com/craigc321/status/1546053511737217024 Source files screenshot: https://twitter.com/topapate/status/1546212013776535552 […]