The best NES Mini console was hindered by its only video output option being RF. With the great RGB output mods on the market we really need a better way to get the video out of the system than hacking away at the stock back panel. 3D printing comes in to save the plastic once […]
Last week, a video was released that demonstrated a major performance increase in certain areas of Mario 64, if you recompile the code with optimizations turned on. Modern Vintage Gamer just did a full analysis of the situation and came to the conclusion that Nintendo didn’t make a “mistake”, they just did the best they […]
John Linneman is back with another DF Retro episode about one of my favorite games of all time: The original Mortal Kombat! John takes a look at every version of the game, comparing each to the original arcade version…all while throwing in a bit of history and perspective to tie it all together. I certainly […]
Ced is shipping the first batch of Fenrir PCBs, which will fund the next run of 50 units. Fenrir is a new Sega Saturn ODE that launches disc images from an SD card just like a flash cart. While progress on the Satiator ODE has been almost unbearably slow, Fenrir has gone from concept to […]
Mike Chi has just released two new products in his ever-growing line of RetroTINK gaming accessories: https://www.retrotink.com/blog/we-re-back-for-2020-with-new-products RetroTINK 2x Pro – An updated version of the original 2x with more features. RetroTINK 2x SCART – A simple RGB SCART linedoubler that outputs 480p HDMI. Purchase all RetroTINK Products via multiple vendors worldwide here: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink.html I’ve worked with […]
Mobius Strip Tech is now selling custom Sega Triple Bypass boards for the Sega Nomad handheld! These kits upgrade the RGB video, as well as the audio from both the headphone jack AND the speaker!!! When purchasing these kits, you’ll need to specify if you’re leaving in the original Nomad screen, or using an aftermarket […]
Krikzz has just tweeted a picture of an upcoming version of the Everdrive GBA x5, that’s the same size as a standard Game Boy Advance cartridge! This revision should be functionally the same, meaning this is just an aesthetic upgrade, however this might have been the single most requested change to the design. Krikzz also […]
I’m very proud to announce I (Bob) will be doing a panel with Jeremy and Benj from Retronauts at PAX East in Boston. It’s Saturday, February 29th from 7PM – 8PM at the Bumblebee Theater! The theme is “The Media is the Message”: From punch cards to MicroSD chips, video games have appeared on an […]
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funnyplaying.com has recently released an IPS screen replacement kit for the Game Boy Color. This apparently uses the same screen as the GBA IPS kit, with a different ribbon cable for the GBC: https://funnyplaying.com/collections/gameboy/products/for-gbc-ips-high-light-backlight-lcd-kits Installation requires you to cut plastic on the inside of the case, making it an irreversible mod. Luckily, replacement GBC housings […]
