Norm the Gaming Historian recently released a video detailing the history of the NES light gun – Both the hardware and software. Norm traced the origins of the NES Zapper, showed how it worked and even showed alternatives on both the Famicom and NES. Also, every NES light gun game was demo’d, including the only […]
If you were a fan of Mortal Kombat during its release then I don’t need to remind you that its 16-bit console ports were competent but also rough around the edges. Whether it was simplified art, missing sounds, load times, or extensive censorship, each home release presented a hodgepodge of compromises that held them back […]
The Slo Mo Guys just posted a video that uses ultra-high-speed cameras to show how a vector monitor’s beam draws the image on-screen. This is one of the best “CRT demo” video’s I’ve ever seen, as it clearly demonstrates how unique vector monitors are compared to standard CRT’s and modern displays – If you’ve ever […]
Erik Rosenlund, developer of the NES homebrew game Slow Mole has just released a Dreamcast port of the game. We previously covered the original release of Slow Mole on the NES and it seemed like a challenging, but fun game. While the game is currently free, if you like it, consider supporting the Erik’s work […]
Anbernic just released their latest emulation handheld to the public which finally ditches the antiquated RK3326 SoC in favor of the more powerful RK3399. It also features a beautiful 5.3 inch IPS LCD as well as Android support in addition to Linux! Purchase here: https://ebay.us/ZJM5jT While there is a lot to like about Anbernic’s new […]
Video Game Perfection is now selling the latest version of the Open Source Scan Converter, v1.7. The price is the same as the previous versions, with options for PSU, remote and overlays. The biggest change to this version is the new injection-molded case, however VGP is also selling the case separately, so you can upgrade […]
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Mike Chi has just released a massive new update for the RetroTINK 5x scaler, that includes a brand new on-screen menu and a ton of new features. This update is absolutely worthy of a new product, but as usual, Mike has provided it to us as a FREE update to all existing RT5x’s. If you’d like a […]
I recently had the pleasure of talking with Thomas Daede, the creator of an open-source CRT chassis. This project aims to replace the current aging circuitry that drives CRT TV’s and arcade machines, with more modern components that allow for more control and flexibility. While the project isn’t ready for public testing, Thomas has made […]
The Japan-only mech robot fighting game Bulk Slash has just gotten a full English localization. Let me type that again, as this is easy to skip over: I said a full localization, not just “translation”. The amazing team behind this patch went through all the same steps that the original developer would have (should have?) done, […]
