Modern Vintage Gamer just posted an overview of Nintendo’s cartridge security chips, referred to as CIC chips (Checking Integrated Circuit). It’s a brief, but informative summary of how the security works, as well as the steps that the homebrew community went through to crack it. I often take for granted that I’m old enough to […]
Finding a power supply for your Neo Geo AES can be really confusing and possibly dangerous to your console. FirebrandX has just posted a guide that clears up which PSU to use with each console, how to identify them…and even shows how to convert a 5v model to 9v! Check out the full post here: http://www.firebrandx.com/aespsuguide.html …and […]
The Real Phoenix has designed a Super Nintendo/Super Famicom AV connector PCB and matching 3D printable socket, and has open sourced and released the designs for free. He also offers them for sale in his shop. The PCB is hard gold and beveled, and should be a very high quality option for modders. AV Connector […]
Jotego released Popeye and Commando arcade FPGA cores to his patrons, for both MiSTer and MiST. Both cores are open-source and will be made publicly available once complete. I debuted them live and found Popeye to be especially impressive. It is a very early application of interlaced graphics, which looks a little strange via HDMI, but […]
Bradon Kanyid has released his much anticipated Extron SCART input/output adapter cards. Extron switches use BNC jacks for input/output by default, and buying SCART-to-BNC cables is expensive. These new PCBs simplify the process and save money, costing $8-12 to build. Giant professional Extron video switches are relatively cheap, so this makes for a really nice […]
MiSTeraddons.com has just listed a fully-tested power switch for the MiSTer platform: http://misteraddons.com/product/in-line-power-switch/ Most of the in-line switches people have been testing with the MiSTer have significantly dropped the voltage when put between the power supply and DE-10, causing performance issues. You’d think finding something as basic as a power switch would be simple, but this is […]
In my opinion, the Extron Crosspoint is one of the better solutions for component video switching. Officially referred to as a switching matrix, these devices can be found on online auction sites for relatively cheap and generally in great working and physical condition. While finding one as well as configuring and setting up, two issues […]
Programmer and author Coagulus on the English Amiga Boards, has just released their H.E.R.O. inspired JetHunt AGA game. H.E.R.O. is an old game published by Activision (back when they actually made games *eye roll*) and was released for a whole range of systems including the Apple II, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit family, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, MSX, ZX Spectrum, and Sega SG-1000. However the […]
Sega Europe released a statement on Twitter that the Mega Drive Mini will be delayed till 4 October 2019 in the EU and Middle East regions. This is a two week delay due to logistical issues. The Japanese and North American launches will still be on the 19 September 2019. Links: https://twitter.com/SEGA_Europe/status/1155825449500647424
A seller on Aliexpress has just listed a color backlit screen kit for $46.35 that supposedly works on a Neo Geo Pocket Color: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000062022460.html UPDATE: It appears the seller changed the listing and is no longer combining the NGPC cable with the GBC listing. Many people ordered already though, so I’m crossing my fingers it works! […]
