Recommending a 3D printer

I get this question a lot, With the schedule that I have I just can’t answer these questions with any real meaningful input anymore. Rather than type this out dozens of times it seems like a good time to get my thoughts on 3D printing out there and the current state of things. I want […]

Bob

Swiss Summer 2020 Updates

The Swiss team has been hard at work as usual, implementing even more options, bugfixes and features into the latest few revisions from r836 to present (currently r856).  One of the major updates is new streaming audio emulation, that will allow audio from many previously incompatible games to work fine when launched from SD cards […]

Bob

New Sega Saturn RF Adapters

Retro Gaming Cables has just listed stock of brand new (old stock) official Sega RF adapters for the Sega Saturn.  They’re all model MK-80106, which are meant for NTSC TV’s not PAL:  https://bit.ly/saturnrf I imagine it might be surprising for some people to see a post about using RF on a website called RetroRGB, but […]

Rany Battikh

PC Engine translucent Smoke Gray case by Retro Game Restore

After successfully producing two runs of the transparent clear Pc-Engine cases back in April, Retro Game Restore has now opened pre-orders for a translucent smoke gray kit for Pc-Engine consoles and controllers (second generation controller with turbo buttons on board). Clear Case:  http://retrogamerestore.com/pce_case/ Smoke Case:  http://retrogamerestore.com/pce_case_smk/ RGR is still using the same mold as the clear case […]

Bob

Weekly Roundup #210

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=2020-07-15_210.mp3 Video available on YouTube (above), LBRY and Bitchute:  Please consider signing up as a supporter!  Either hit Join, tip or pledge on this video, or sign up through the following services:  https://www.floatplane.com/channel/RobertNeal  /  https://www.patreon.com/retrorgb   T-Shirts:  https://www.retrorgb.com/store.html All equipment […]

Bob

GCLoader Firmware v1.1.0

The GCLoader just got a firmware update that added a feature which protects it against bricking if power is lost during an update.  While this might not be as flashy as the last update that allows instant boot with Swiss, it’s great to see a focus on safety features being implemented. Here’s the official changelog: […]

Bob

Mega Everdrive Pro Review

Here’s a review of the Mega Everdrive Pro;  Krikzz’ latest addition to his line of Genesis Everdrive products that offers support for loading Sega CD games!  I also compared it to the only other ROM cart that can load SCD games, the Mega SD. Mega Everdrive Pro:  http://bit.ly/megaedpro This review features an MDFourier audio analysis overview […]

Vanessa (Vanessaira)

Satoru Iwata’s VIC20 Easter Egg Code Restored

Vintage/Retro Computer and video game programmer Robin Harbron, aka 8-Bit Show and Tell recently did a video on his YouTube channel covering the late great Satoru Iwata.  In his video Mr. Harbron detailed a brief history behind one of Mr. Iwata’s first coded/published video games at HAL Laboratories, Star Battle for the Commodore VIC20 8-bit  […]

Bob

Mega Everdrive Pro Firmware Update

Krikzz has just released an updated firmware for the Mega Everdrive Pro.  This update fixes compatibility issues with the redump pack, that would previously not allow you to load games with multiple bin’s in the folder.  In my opinion, this was a crucial requirement, as without it, some games would require manual patching, rather than […]