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Bob

DCHDMI Firmware Update v4.0

Christof has just posted a new firmware for the DCHDMI that unifies the previous two split firmwares.  Now you can download this one firmware file and have access to all modes without re-downloading anything;  When switching between standard to relaxed modes, only the FPGA firmware is re-flashed, no internet connection necessary. Other notable changes are: PAL […]

Rany Battikh

PSIO Menu System Update 2.6.6

Cybdyn Systems have just released a new firmware update for their Playstation ODE, the PSIO. The developers behind the PSIO have been, every since the official release a few years ago, constantly improving its compatibility and overall performance. While a very small percentage of the PS1’s gigantic library is still problematic, most of the games […]

Bob

Jaguar GD Review

I just received a JagGD from RetroHQ and posted a full review.  Does it live up to all the hype?  Was it worth the wait?  Check out the video to see for yourself… …okay fine, yes it does.  Please watch the video anyway though ;p (YouTube above, Bitchute below): JagGD (purchase plus firmware download):  https://new.retrohq.co.uk/shop/ Marquee […]

SmokeMonster

Budget Arcade Power Supplies Unmasked

For years, I’ve been looking for the perfect budget arcade power supply to recommend to people–something with high-quality components that won’t break the bank. You used to be able to recommend products by brands like Happ that fit the bill, but after looking inside their latest offerings, you’ll probably want to reconsider. Apparently every single […]

Bob

Weekly Roundup #164

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=2019-08-28_164.mp3 T-Shirts:  https://www.retrorgb.com/store.html 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.patreon.com/retrorgb  / https://www.subscribestar.com/robertneal  / https://bitbacker.io/user/robertneal/ 00:13  […]

Bob

RetroRGB Panels at AVGC 2019

I’m very happy to announce that both myself and Smokemonster will be hosting panels at this year’s A Video Game Con in Parsippany, NJ! I’ll be hosting a panel Saturday the 7th at 6:15PM titled “Getting The Best Out Of Your Classic Consoles At Any Price Point.”  The title’s pretty much self-explanatory and I’ll be […]

Rany Battikh

Carby Component by Insurrection Industries pre-order update

Insurrection Industries just revealed a few more details about their highly anticipated Carby Component GameCube cable on their Twitter account. First, every ordered cable will include 3 x 75 Ohm BNC to RCA adapters; those are custom made specifically for the Carby Component, lowering any chance of noise or interference and insuring the best performance […]

Rany Battikh

Console JAMMAizer by Arthrimus

Arthrimus recently announced, through an Arcade-Projects thread, his latest on-going project,  the Console Jammaizer. Acquiring (and maintaining) arcade boards nowadays is by no means a walk in the park, so for years cabinet owners have opted for different solutions to take full advantage of their setups like: GroovyMame via ArcadeVGA, Raspberry Pi via Jamma adapters, […]