MiSterAddons.com has just released a $13 controller adapter that lets you use SNES controllers on original NES hardware. The NES A button is mapped to SNES B and the NES’ B button is mapped to Y – Basically, this is the exact way you’d want the buttons oriented. Also, since this is a passive device, it’s […]
Developer Infidelity has just ported Mega Man II from the NES to SNES – A follow up from his previous work on Mega Man IV. This was all done manually in hexadecimal, without relying on (awesome!) software like Project Nested. Everything should look and play the same, but without the flicker and slowdown you’d get […]
Pre-orders are open for a Super Nintendo to Neo Geo controller adapter. These are designed by Todd from Retro Frog and are selling for $40 plus shipping. More info is available in the (short) launch video above, as well as below the links: Pre-Order Here: https://retrorgb.link/snes2neo This adapter should be compatible with anything that uses the Neo […]
Ship to Shore has launched a pre-order for Mega Man Battle Network 2 soundtrack composed by Yoshino Aoki from Gameboy Advance on a vinyl record featuring original artwork from the Capcom Vault. It’s priced at $30/€30/£32.99/CAD45, with scheduled release being Q3 2023. (US) Ship to Shore: https://shiptoshoremedia.com/products/mega-man-battle-network-2 (EU) Black Screen Records: https://blackscreenrecords.com/products/mega-man-battle-network-2 (CA) Very Ok […]
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GunCon 3 IR Towers I have a video tutorial that will show you how to make your own infrared emitters for the GunCon 3 light gun. However, Laserbear is now offering pre-orders for premade and DIY kits. You can either get the components for $18 and assemble them yourself (which involves soldering), or buy them […]
Developer zwenergy has just shared the design files for a single flash cart for the game.com handheld console. This can be flashed using an Arduino Mega and a cart reader that’s also available on the github. zwenergy also shared a design for a 3D printed case, which can be used with this flash cart and […]
Unique graphics. Giant sprites. No flicker. How on earth does this game work? The MMC2 chip contained in Punch-Out’s cartridge allows the NES to switch between two pairs of tiles for each half of the pattern table. While the MMC1 already allows bank switching for graphics, the MMC2 allows the switch to happen in the […]
I just released a video on my channel, Macho Nacho Productions, showcasing the impact of Game Boy Advance consolizing kits on input lag. This test was coordinated with Bob of RetroRGB who has far more experienced with input lag, and how to measure it, than I do. He lent me all the necessary equipment to […]
Voultar has just posted a video that shares a method of potentially fixing Wii U’s showing errors that have been leading people to believe their consoles are permanently bricked. He used software by GaryOderNichts that’s flashed on a RPi Pico – All that’s needed is the pico, a USB cable and an SD card. This […]
