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Weekly Roundup #166

Posted on September 11, 2019September 11, 2019 by Bob

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=2019-09-11_166.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/ […]

New Neo-Geo Arcade Stick Pro Details Revealed by SNK JAPAN

Posted on September 9, 2019March 7, 2020 by Ray Commend

SNK Japan recently tweeted more pictures of its upcoming Neo-Geo Arcade stick. 人気格闘ゲーム20作品を収録したアーケードスティック「NEOGEO Arcade Stick Pro」が登場！#SNK #NEOGEOhttps://t.co/fwPW85kE5D pic.twitter.com/NZgLdsgklG — SNK JAPAN @SAMURAI SPIRITS好評発売中！ (@SNKPofficial_jp) September 10, 2019 Per SNK’s press release, the stick will have two modes. One is a stand alone arcade stick while the other mode is a stand-alone console with 20 […]

Determining the Build Quality of a Game Cartridge

Posted on September 9, 2019March 7, 2020 by db Himself

Follow me on Twitter @db_electronics There are many important aspects to consider when assessing the quality of a reproduction or modern release game cartridge. Shell, label, beveled edge, chamfer, surface finish, etc… are all important things to consider. To the untrained eye all PCBs may at first glance appear identical, but after reading this guide […]

Sharp X68000 Shoulder Bag Coming Soon

Posted on September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 by Vanessa (Vanessaira)

This snazzy looking shoulder bag is designed to carry and protect the legendary Japanese computer, the SHARP X68000. Designed for the “Manhattan Skyline” style of X68000’s, it will be available for preorder from the Japanese web store Helmets, for ¥21,384 (About $200) The site states that quality materials are being used in the construction of […]

Alpharay, New Commodore C16 Plus/4 Game

Posted on September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 by Vanessa (Vanessaira)

A new shoot’em up for the Commodore C16 and Plus/4 line of computers has just been released. The game is called Alpharay and can be both downloaded and/or bought physically from the Pystronik Software’s website. With physical options including a collector big box edition, premium disk with art work edition, and a basic budget disk […]

New Amiga Graphics Card Solution

Posted on September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 by Vanessa (Vanessaira)

A German web shop called MNTRE is gearing up for another batch run of a new Amiga graphics card called the ZZ9000. This graphics card is a modern video solution that brings a multitude of support for “Big Box” Amiga computers. (i.e. Amiga 2000, 3000, and 4000) This card is a powerful one packing a […]

HAPPY 20TH! BIRTHDAY SEGA DREAMCAST!!!

Posted on September 9, 2019August 13, 2023 by Vanessa (Vanessaira)

9/9/99! A date which will live forever in the hearts of many gamers here in the West. Saw the North American launch of the beloved Sega Dreamcast. A system which heralded the 128-bit generation and ultimately laid the foundation for the modern console gaming experience we enjoy today. Like many Sega products the Dreamcast was […]

MLIG’s Mega SD video & firmware update

Posted on September 9, 2019January 14, 2021 by Rany Battikh

Youtubers and retro gaming connoisseurs My Life in Gaming just released their awaited Mega Sd overview video. Purchase the Mega SD here: https://bit.ly/terraonionmegasd Coury examined all of the cart’s features and took an in depth look at its Sega CD capabilities, comparing it to original hardware in terms of accuracy, especially in both the sound and […]

New Component to RGB Converter Announced

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Bob

Once you start using hardware in the retro gaming world, it’s inevitable that you’ll run into an issue that requires a signal conversion. Here in North America, wanting to use RGB SCART on consumer-grade TV’s that only support YPbPr Component Video input is one of the most common conversions you’ll hear of. RetroTINK creator Mike […]

The First Official Release of Furrtek’s Neo-Geo Core is now Available for the MiSTer

Posted on September 8, 2019March 7, 2020 by Ray Commend

The first official release of the Neo-Geo core is now available for the MiSTer platform! Thanks to the hard work of Furrtek, Sorgelig, Greyrogue, Rysha and other contributors, installing it is as easy as choosing the update option in the scripts menu of the MiSTer. Users who do not have network connectivity or that prefer […]