Here’s an interesting situation. Apparently, Bethesda Software threatened to sue someone for reselling a “new” copy of the PS4 game The Evil Within 2. Here’s an excerpt of the message sent to the seller (all underlines added by me for emphasis): “Unless you remove all Bethesda products, from your storefront, stop selling any and all Bethesda […]
Gamestop just opened pre-orders for the October North American release of the Commodore 64 Mini: https://bit.ly/2MHtfox Receiving generally positive reviews, the C64 Mini seems like a fun emulated version of the original. With support for a USB keyboard and the abaility to load your own games, it seems like the easiest way for a C64 enthusiast […]
Lakka, the excellent Linux-based emulation OS for arcade and console emulation just posted a new update: http://www.lakka.tv/articles/2018/08/12/lakka-211-with-raspberry-pi-3-b-plus-support/ Amongst many other additions, this update ads support for the Raspberry Pi 3 “B+”, which is the 2018 update from 2016’s “B” version that ads what reviewers called a “noticeable speed increase”. Lakka works well for both HDTV’s and with […]
Firebrandx has just opened pre-orders on his Sega Genesis 1 audio amp kit. This is an alternative to using the headphone amp to get stereo audio from the Genesis 1 and depending on your equipment, you might see a noticeable upgrade in sound quality; If you’re using the speakers in your PVM for audio, you […]
Mobiusstriptech has just created a 3D-printed adapter that allows you to use an off-the-shelf mini-rocker switch in place of the temperamental original Colecovision switch. I love mods like this no matter how simple, as they provide a very inexpensive way to solve a problem without permanently damaging the console; a #nocutmod. Contact him directly on […]
The fabled Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker Prototype that includes Thriller, has been dumped and released to the public. Thriller was pulled prior to release due to licensing complications. Moonwalker is renown for its excellent chiptune renditions of Michael Jackson songs like Billie Jean and Bad, and Michael himself oversaw the production of the game. Full details […]
Forum user pzlate seems to be the first person to RGB-mod a NitroDS unit; A Nintendo DS developer unit that outputs video to both screens. Nitro DS units can output Composite and S-Video in either 240p or 480i modes, however none can natively output RGB. Some models (like the one pzlate had) use the same […]
According to Nintendo, Super Smash Bros for the Nintendo Switch will be released on December 7th as both a standard Switch game and an “Ultimate” limited edition that includes the game, a GameCube controller and the GameCube controller adapter. In my opinion, it’s great that they’re embracing the controller most people preferred for Smash, rather […]
I just reviewed the new RGB cable from Insurrection Industries: https://insurrectionindustries.com/product/super-nintendo-entertainment-system-rgb-scart-cable/ Overall, it appears to be a well-built cable that outputs the proper voltages your SCART equipment is expecting, making it perfectly safe to use. The video review below goes into the technical details, showing oscilloscope captures and a comparison to a fully-shielded cable. A […]
Infamous ROM site Emuparadise just announced that after pressure from big companies, they will stop distributing ROMs. I have mixed feelings about this: https://www.emuparadise.me/emuparadise-changing.php First and foremost, I’m always in favor of preservation and want these amazing games (and even the terrible ones) to be accessible forever. I truly believe that distribution of ROMs for classic consoles […]
