Weekly Roundup #122 Posted
Here’s this week’s roundup! Audio-only version here: http://www.retrorgb.com/podcast/?name=2018-11-07_122.mp3
News
Otaku SCART Switch Review
Here’s a short review of an inexpensive SCART / RCA switch from Otaku-Games. It doesn’t have any of the options or enhancements of the gscartsw, but I think it might be a good start for people looking for an inexpensive option! Otaku Switch: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFxPTtd SCART Switch Page: http://retrorgb.com/scartswitches.html
AtGames Sends Wrong Versions of Bandai Namco Blast For Review
I’m sure this is considered “old news” in terms of tech blogs, but I wanted to wait for the whole situation to settle before posting an overview. Apparently, AtGames sent John Hancock a review unit of their latest piece of shit emulation box, which used arcade ROMs as the games. John reviewed it and people […]
Tutorial: Famicom Cartridge Conversions
Voultar just posted another souldooring video, walking through the process of converting a Japanese Famicom cartridge to an English translation. This video is both a great example of the proper way to modify these cartridges, as well as a great tutorial for people who want to use originals carts, but need a patch or […]
MLiG’s Castlevania Requiem Comparison
My Life In Gaming just posted an absolutely excellent overview of Castlevania Symphony of the Night and Rondo of Blood, how the originals compare to each officially released version and how all compare to the new re-release of both as “Castlevania Requiem” on the PS4. Unfortunately, while some of the 3D graphics looked amazing rendered in […]
ClayFighter 2 32x Prototype Found
A prototype of the unreleased 32x game ClayFigher 2 has been found and dumped. It shows the game in an extremely early state, but it’s still a fun piece of history to check out: http://hiddenpalace.org/ClayFighter_2:_Judgment_Clay_(Apr_28,_1995_prototype) A super early prototype of the unreleased 32x port of ClayFighter 2 has been dumped by the good folks at the […]
Fan-Made Super Mario Flashback
There have been so many Mario fan games over the years, that it’s hard for a new one to really stand out…but Super Mario Flashback absolutely does. It’s a completely new side-scrolling Mario game drawing inspiration from the originals, with new levels, pixel art and music. A free download is available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LcjPNnDhJjVyV6hcvF8q6od1tApMQUKw
A fan-made 8-port Gamecube controller adapter for the Switch
With the highly anticipated release of “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” (December 7, 2018), hardcore fans of the series are dusting off their weapon of choice for the game (especially when it comes to competitive multiplayer): non-other than the 17-year old Gamecube controller. Patrick Hess apparently wasn’t happy with the official 4-port Gamecube controller adapter released […]
MiSTer 3D Supports for IO & RTC Boards
Warham shared 3D design files for MiSTer IO & RTC board supports. It will only fit IO boards that don’t have the external LED & button pin connector installed, so make sure that yours is a match before printing. #mister, #fpga, #3dprinting, #standoffs
Retro Gaming Cables Universal SNES Cable
Rob from Retro Gaming Cables has just posted a teaser video on their upcoming universal SNES cable; One cable that will be compatible with both PAL and NTSC SNES consoles, as well as PAL GameCube’s and RGB-modded N64’s. The cables will include a new transparent shell, showing off the new guts! Video and tweet below: […]