Mike Chi has just posted another firmware update for the RetroTINK ‘2x Pro’ and ‘2x SCART’ linedoublers: https://www.retrotink.com/post/retrotink-2x-pro-firmware-update-v1-1 RetroTINK 2x Pro – An updated version of the original 2x with more features, including scanlines! RetroTINK 2x SCART – A simple RGB SCART linedoubler that outputs 480p HDMI. A few tweaks and calibration options were implemented, but the one […]
Almost every controller and arcade stick can be direct-wired to the Neo Geo / db15 pinout for use with superguns and arcade boards. This is nothing new and people have been direct-wiring momentary switches to build their own sticks for years, however I wanted to make a video showcasing how it’s done, what to do […]
A few months ago, Kevtris proposed that part of the video noise introduced by the 32x’s video layer was caused by it’s switching power supply. He suggested replacing two capacitors with different values to see if the noise went away. I wanted to put this to the test on a 32x I recently received and […]
John Linneman from Digital Foundry, an arm of Eurogamer that focuses on exploring the technical and aesthetic aspects of both contemporary and retro games, has published a surprisingly positive review of the Evercade. The Evercade is an ARM-based handheld emulation console with a twist: instead of being sold as a self contained unit packed with […]
Mostly known for selling Raspberry Pi peripherals and hats, Taiwanese designer Retro Game Restore is now accepting pre-orders for clear case/shell replacements that specifically fit the original all-white PC Engine (without modification) console and the second generation controller (with added turbo switches). The cases will be made of polycarbonate plastic, a polymer that is mainly […]
Displaced Gamers has just uploaded a new video the highlights the different versions of the MSX computers and their internal components. The videos goes into detail about how the MSX handles scrolling and clarifies some myths about the platform’s overall performance. While I’m not a programmer, I always appreciate the methods developers used to squeeze […]
Here’s this week’s roundup! An audio-only version, is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and for direct-download: https://www.retrorgb.com/podcast/?name=2020-04-22_198.mp3 Video available on YouTube (above), LBRY and Bitchute: Please consider signing up as a supporter! Either hit Join, tip or pledge on this video, or sign up through the following services: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/RobertNeal / https://www.patreon.com/retrorgb T-Shirts: https://www.retrorgb.com/store.html All […]
The PC Engine CD game known as Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon is now accessible to English speaking audiences thanks to the hard work of a group that goes by the name of Supper. As it is known in English, Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon is a visual novel that was originally released for the PC Engine […]
RetroHQ’s “Game Drive” ROM cart is now available for purchase from Stone Age Gamer for $95: https://bit.ly/ngpgamedrive You’ll have a choice of three different labels, each in a different Neo Geo style: AES, MVS and NGP. In my opinion, this is a really cool way to personalize the cartridge and choose your favorite color scheme. […]
I just finished overhauling the entire Raspberry Pi section of the website and put together a short video that sums up the basics of what most people would need to know. I tried to approach the video both as a beginner introduction to the RPi gaming scene and a refresher for people who’ve been out […]
