A new firmware update has just been released for the new and upcoming PlayStation optical drive emulator (ODE), the X-station. While users who pre-ordered their units before late September are expecting to receive them very soon, the project’s main developer ramapcsx2 addressed some bugs, improved compatibility and ameliorated the overall presentation of the X-station, all […]
Krikzz has just released a new firmware for the Mega Everdrive Pro that ads a few interesting features, including the ability to create custom menus!: Firmware: http://krikzz.com/pub/support/mega-everdrive/pro-series/OS/ Purchase Mega Everdrive Pro: https://retrorgb.link/medpro While I think the “last game autoboot” option is something many people will like, the more exciting addition is the ability to customize the […]
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Back in 2017, developer jago85 started working on a project that aims at turning any (factory region-locked) N64 into a region-free console. He called it the UltraPIF. (Ultra referring to the N64 early code name and PIF referring to the console’s lockout chip(s) PIF–NUS (NTSC) and PIF(P)-NUS (PAL). The PIF, which stands for Peripheral InterFace, […]
Recently, Nate (DirectFeedGames) and Modern Vintage Gamer (MVG) invited Matt Philips onto the Nate the Hate podcast. Where they discussed various issues regarding the video game industry, giving a inside look into this passion we all love. The primary topic for this episode was on the issue of development time crunch within the industry. Their […]
Anyone who has browsed The Internet Archive over the years would have likely stumbled across their pages where they offer old video games running from within your browser. Over the years they’ve added countless games from classic systems in a way that is incredible accessible for anyone, regardless of technical skill. Take a browse through: […]
Kevin Mellott has just released an stl file of a 3D printed cover for the Virtual Boy controller’s rear slot: https://www.virtual-boy.com/downloads/1043263/get/1043264 While this is a bit of a niche use, people who’ve consolized their Virtual Boy will most likely be powering it from the console and no longer from the controller. This 3D print will […]
The Spark Plug is the latest, high-quality plug & play audio and video solution for PC Engine and TurboGrafx-16 consoles. It provides RGB, Composite and (properly amplified) stereo audio via a Genesis 2-style MiniDIN. Check out the video to see how it performs! Spark Plug: http://bit.ly/sparkplugnec Here’s other things mentioned in the video as well: Grafx […]
As a proud digital archaeologist, I have the honor of passing along two new Nintendo Famicom Disk System (FDS) unlicensed dumps, both of which were sold on disk in Japan. I will pass them along to proper preservation initiatives as well. This adds two new titles to the relatively short list of FDS unlicensed dumps […]
An MSU-MD patch for Road Rash II was just released that ads the full soundtrack remade by Dean Harris. This should be playable on the Mega Everdrive Pro, Mega SD, the MiSTer, some software emulators…and even on a real Genesis/Sega CD combo by running the ROM on a Genesis cart (or ROM cart) and burning […]
