Swiss based modder Consoles4You just revealed a fully working prototype of the PRO edition of the Xbox2Wii component adapter. For those who are unfamiliar with the Xbox2Wii, it’s an adapter/converter that plugs right into the AV port of the Xbox, and passes the audio and video signals through Wii (AV port) YPbPr component cables, unleashing […]
Even after continued support for the better part of a decade, significant new features are still being implemented on the FXPAK (nee, SD2SNES) series of Super Nintendo flash carts. In the last few weeks alone we have seen save states, Super Game Boy simulation, and now robust support for MSU-1 mods that enable CD-quality soundtracks […]
Retro developer Dan Kunz (a.k.a. citrus3000psi) released an installation video this week for the PS1Digital, showcasing what looks to be a completed board design. The PS1Digital is a modification from citrus300psi and chriz2600 that that adds HDMI output to certain models of the original Playstation, in addition to some mod-chip and wireless networking capabilities. While a […]
Terraonion has just released a firmware update to the MODE; Their Saturn / Dreamcast ODE. This update focuses on bugfixes and compatibility with Sega Saturn consoles. Future updates should include some new features as well. Firmware Download: https://downloads.terraonion.com/login Purchase: https://bit.ly/sagmode Here’s the full list of changes: Fix CDDA noises in some Saturn models Fix unreliable data transfer […]
Woozle has just posted the design files for the official Game Boy Advance Consolizer on thingiverse. There’s also an SVG file available for people who want to order the plexi case on ponoko.com: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4522648 If you prefer an entirely 3D printed design, you can print this lid in place of the plexi, designed by Marcus […]
GBAz creator Woozle has just shown off pictures of the upcoming Game Gear and Neo Geo Pocket Color consolizers; Devices that will add digital-to-digital HDMI output and external controller support to those two handheld consoles. These boards are part of a 2-piece design, that connects to the main FPGA-based processing board with a flex cable. […]
Sega of Japan has just announced another mini emulation console, this time modeled off the Astro City cabinet. The price is $130 on Amazon and it’s expected to ship in December of this year. There’s also a control pad that will sell for around $30 as well. The design looks similar to the Neo Geo […]
First Press Games has launched a Kickstarter for a new Nintendo Famicom & NES platformer, Project Blue. Both versions have both been successfully funded, but if you want to secure the exclusives there are still 10 days until the Famicom campaign closes on 07/18/2020. The NES campaign was funded in 2019 and carts will be […]
CastleMania Games is now selling qwertymodo’s ‘RGBench’: A device designed to make it easy to connect component video, SCART and VGA, directly into an oscilloscope, without constantly changing cables: https://retrorgb.link/rgbench I’ve personally tested this device and have found it to work very well for testing video voltages. It’s switchable 75ohm termination means it’ll work well both […]
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