Pre-orders are now open on a brand new, FPGA-based Game Boy Color handheld called the “Chromatic”, from Modretro. This was created by Palmer Lucky, with the goal of creating an “heirloom grade”, “perfect” way to play the Game Boy Color. In the launch video above, he even stated: “I don’t see this as a way […]
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Wobbling Pixels has just released an awesome overview of the OSSC Pro! You can consider this a walkthough and review at the same time, so I’d pay attention and watch every minute – Basically every setting is explained and after watching, you should have a good idea of what to expect for each output. OSSC […]
System 18 The beta Sega System 18 core by Jotego, can now run Alien Storm. This was thanks to the implementation of the Gensis VDP chip which is also present on the arcade hardware. Jotego was also able to boot up Michal Jackson’s Moonwalker, but there are a lot of graphical and sound glitches. So […]
I recently had the opportunity to take a look at some very interesting Gamecube development hardware that for the most part is undocumented and relative unknown. So I wanted to make a video showcasing these items for future posterity an shed some light on these mysterious devices. Everything that I showcased in the video was […]
Here’s a podcast-style discussion about archiving 480i and interlaced video issues. Ever wonder how some 480i games could be 60fps…even if 480i runs at 29.97? Or how come camcorder footage isn’t actually 30p? And how do you even capture interlaced video!?!?!? Dan’s expertise in the field really added a good perspective to these topics and […]
Rees just posted an excellent video showing the compatibility of retro PC’s through the OSSC Pro. While the video was pretty laid back (in a good way!), it’s also critically important for people with computer’s from the 80’s and 90’s. This is especially true for PC’s that output odd refresh rates, as the original Open […]
Thanks to Printables user kakurohe, a 3D-printable I/O shield is now available for Megaswitch HD users who are installing in a Retro Game Restore case. This will allow for a clean look and dust protection…and if you have a resin printer, you might even be able to get a clear look to it as well! […]
8BitDo have just opened pre-orders on a “retro-inspired” number pad with mechanical buttons, that’s meant to be a companion to their NES/Famicom-themed “Retro Mechanical” keyboards. The “Retro NumPad” is available in the same four color schemes as the keyboards and also offer the same bluetooth, 2.4GHz RF and USB connections. The price is about $45 […]
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