gman_modz on eBay is selling a new from-scratch FRAM based N64 Memory Pak. FRAM does not require a save battery and is a rugged replacement that shouldn’t lose saves. The Paks come with a 3D printed shell, or the PCB fits an original N64 Memory Pak as a drop-in replacement. They cost $28 + S&H. […]
BDub has previewed a new adapter for the Vectrex that adds impressive stereo audio features. The mod consists of a socket coupler with an audio lead, and is designed to fit between the AY-3-8912 sound chip and the Vectrex logic PCB. There is a commercial seller offering a similar mod, but it is quite expensive […]
Retro Game Restore are looking into producing one final run of their very well received, SSDS3 matching, transparent smoke gray replacement shell for the original white PC Engine and CoreGrafx 1 & 2. As usual, there’s a MOQ (of 80) to be met, in order for this batch to see the light of day. RGR […]
Greg from LaserBear is now selling an adapter kit for front-loading NES consoles that allow you to install the Hi-Def NES HDMI kit, without requiring any cutting at all! He previously released a different adapter called the “height def NES” that allows for a no-cut installation on top-loading NES’. Purchase the kit here: https://laserbear.net/shop/ols/products/nes-front-loader-hi-defnes-no-cut-kit The kit […]
Modern Vintage Gamer has just released a video demonstrating how the graphics worked in the Nintendo DS handheld console. It was impressive to see how both 2D and 3D graphics could be used together to create very detailed looking games, even in such a small resolution. If this is your first time watching an MVG […]
A Kickstarter for a new JAMMA arcade game called Twin Tiger Shark has just been funded, with about a month to go. Developer Mikael Tillander has re-made a previous game with a lot of enhancements, as well as resized to fit the 320 x 224, vertically-oriented (TATE) resolution you’d expect for use in a CRT-based […]
Here’s this week’s roundup! An audio-only version, is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and for direct-download: https://www.retrorgb.com/podcast/?name=2021-01-20_237.mp3 Video available on YouTube (above), LBRY and Bitchute: Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no […]
The YouTube channel FrameRater recently uploaded a video showing a decompiled PC port of the 2013 mobile versions of Sonic 1 and 2 which has just been released for Windows. The 2013 mobile version of Sonic 1 and 2 were built on Christian Whitehead’s Retro Engine, a custom engine he developed for making modern 2D […]
I recently designed this magnetic latching storage case for the excellent NeoSaveMasta memory cards by NeoTurfMasta for the Neo Geo. I had originally tinkered with a print in place plastic hinge system, but felt that it was too flimsy and would be something that would easily fail over time. Since the case, when closed, […]
Since September of 2018 TrekkiesUnite118 has been working on an English translation patch for the Saturn version of the JRPG Grandia. I’ve written about this project a couple of times before when it passed a milestone, and now the story seems to be finally coming to a close. Early this month thanks to some absolute […]
