Weekly Roundup #140
Here’s this week’s roundup! Audio-only version, available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and wherever podcasts are heard: https://www.retrorgb.com/podcast/?name=2019-03-13_140.mp3
News
Updated Lynx SD Menu Loader
AtariAge user necrocia has just released a new menu loader for the Atari Lynx SD rom cart from RetroHQ. It’s a drop-in replacement for the v1.8/v1.9 menu, with features like: Atari Lynx ROM loading – LNX, LYX, O, and COM files Game previews via LSD files (with backward compatibility for _PREVIEW directory in the original Lynx […]
PC Engine/TurboGrafx 16 Internal Stereo Amplifier
Mobius Strip Tech has just released an open-source design for a PCE / TG-16 audio amplifier. This is designed to be installed alongside an internal RGB mod, to get the best quality audio signal, as well as video. As per the OSHPark page: The TurboGrafx 16 and original PC Engine do not have internal audio […]
What Happened to Paprium? – Final Documentary Released
st1ka has released the final part to his documentary about the now infamously unreleased game Paprium. It’s an interesting look at an extremely odd situation that left many people without their money. Or game. Or custom controller. Here’s all three parts, posted in chronological order:
“2DVI” Status Updates; Mailing List
I wanted to post a quick update on the SCART2DVI, Comp2DVI and VGA2DVI Datapath Vision passthrough boards from the video capture section: https://www.retrorgb.com/videocapture.html SCART2DVI: Insurrection Industries will soon do a small run of SCART2DVIv1.1 boards, making just enough to cover all the requests in the comments. These boards have been working excellently for 240p as-is and while […]
Component Video Enhancement for Commodore 64
Brian Benchoff reported on website Hackaday. That designer and developer c0pperdragon has finished work on the component video enhancement mod for the Commodore 64 computer. This is an Altera FPGA solution utilizing c0pperdragon’s A-VideoBoard. Which they have designed to support and use with other project like the ZX (Zed Ex) Spectrum. This mod project allows […]
Final Fight 30th Anniversary brings 3-Player Mode to Real Arcade Hardware
Grego and Rotwang have released a ROMhack of Final Fight Arcade, which will run on real arcade hardware. Called Final Fight 30th Anniversary Edition, it’s one of the most impressive and ambitious hacks that I’ve seen, bringing an entirely new gameplay mechanic, complete with a working HUD for the third player. It is still in […]
Time Sleuth Lag Tester Review
I was lucky enough to try the latest device from Christof and Dan: The Time Sleuth HDMI lag tester. tl;dr – This is the new standard in testing display lag. Period. Read on for the full review and get yours here: https://retrorgb.link/timesleuth Competition Comparison: Previously, the only other dedicated display lag testing device available was the […]
NGPC Drop-in Replacement Backlight Kit
BennVenn has just announced he’ll be making an LCD replacement kit for the Neo Geo Pocket Color handheld console. This news comes shortly after he announced Game Gear and Atari Lynx kits with the same goal: A drop-in replacement that doesn’t require cutting the handheld’s plastic shell. All of these kits will be based on […]
Virtual Boy Fight Sticks On Sale
Benj Edwards is now selling his BX-250 “Virtual Man” Virtual Boy stick controllers at a 22% off sale for $250. These are small, but high-quality arcade sticks for the Virtual Boy that include a power supply, completely eliminating the need for an original controller & PSU. Benj will also be selling his Hyper Fighting sticks […]