Mike Chi has just released another firmware update for his RetroTINK line of products, making this the second update in about a week! The new features in this firmware are for the 2x Pro and 2x SCART devices. Purchase all RetroTINK Products via multiple vendors worldwide here: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink.html Additions are as follows: Improved DVI-only detection CVBS […]
In late 2019, SmokeMonster covered a back-then newly-started open source Vectrex rom-cart project by Rattboi and Technobly, labeled Vextreme. The developers got initially inspired by Spritesmod’s unreleased Vectrex Extreme cart and decided to carry on with the original concept and eventually turn it into a mature releasable product. Jason from GameTechUS stepped in and produced […]
The PSIO, a Playstation optical drive emulator developed by Cybdyn Systems, received a firmware update last week that addressed several bugs and improved game compatibility. The changelog is listed below: Recent Changes from 2.6.11->2.6.12 [Bug Fix] Launching by ‘Quick Start’ would not set the HC05 license correctly which would result in some games freezing. [Bug […]
Voultar has just open-sourced his adapter board that allows “Capcom Classic” arcade games to be used with JAMMA arcade cabinets or superguns. There’s only about 15 original games that use this pinout, but adapters like this can be extremely helpful when using these arcade boards. A list of supported games can be found here: https://www.arcade-museum.com/pinouts-class/Capcom_Classic.html Voultar […]
Tom James over on Medium just posted a (re) interview with ones of the main developers who created the PS2’s backward-compatibility, Tetsuya Iida: https://medium.com/@freelansations/the-story-of-the-ps2s-backwards-compatibility-from-the-engineer-who-built-it-ec39cf5a0353 Iida’s story is pretty interesting and while many of us retro-nerds some of the facts about how the PS2 handles PS1 games, there’s still quite a few surprises! For one, the sound […]
Retro Gaming hardware/equipment developer Mike Chi has just just released the design files of the RetroTINK Ultimate to the public thus changing the status of the product from discontinued to open sourced. Update – Now sold by CastleMania: https://bit.ly/2QTc5IG In late 2019, Mike sold the very last batch of the RetroTINK Ultimate, a Raspberry Pi hat […]
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=2020-03-11_2020-03-11_192.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 […]
A fan of the Domesday Duplicator project is currently opening pre-orders on a run of fully assembled and flashed Domesday86 Duplicator kits. These kits, when combined with (and modded into) a compatible player allow a direct image of a LaserDisc to be saved! The project has also evolved to both PAL and NTSC VHS, but […]
Here’s a quick video showcasing the new Everdrive GG x7 from Krikzz. It’s a significant improvement over the original, but is it worth the extra money? That’s a decision you’ll have to make for yourself after watching the review! Everdrive GG x7: http://bit.ly/everdriveggx7 Original GG Everdrive: http://bit.ly/everdriveggoriginal Other recommended ROM carts: https://www.retrorgb.com/romcarts.html Game Gear Capacitor […]
Insurrection Industries issued a statement via Twitter, about their status and stock levels for several items they carry. These include the Carby Component and various RGB Cables. However it is important to note going forward that Carby Component Cables will no longer be produced and carried. Insurrection has indicated that the cost to produce these […]
