After releasing the video about how to use cheap downscalers to watch TV on basic consumer CRT’s, someone mentioned a YPbPr downscaler they use that’s also cheap and in-stock. I picked one up for testing and it’s actually pretty good! Still no aspect ratio controls and it only downscales to 480i, not 240p…but it’s got […]
A few months ago, we got the first look at the upcoming VMUPro – A replacement VMU for the Dreamcast made by the same team as the amazing MemCard Pro’s. One of the features discussed was the ability for dev’s to create their own software for the VMUPro and now the developer center website is […]
A classic RPG with a unique Saturn port gets new life for English speakers now that a fan has patched the DOS script for Wizardry VI into the Japan-only console release of Wizardry VI & VII Complete. The patch can be downloaded from its SegaXtreme Resource page where it was uploaded last week. The download […]
The recently-released, updated version of the HAS is now back in stock. This is the version with an HD-15 (VGA-style) port that outputs RGBs; SCART users, will simply need something like the RetroTINK HD15 to SCART cable, or the HD15-to-SCART dongle. There’s also an optional 3D printed enclosure (pictured above) available, as well as the standard acrylic […]
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Consoles4U is now selling an adapter that lets you charge PlayStation 3 controllers via any USB device. You’d think this wouldn’t be an issue, but for some reason, PS3 controllers will only charge when connected to an original PS3 console, or via specific adapters that send out a data signal telling the controller to start […]
Here’s an interview with Steve, better known in the retro community as Cosam. Steve’s been reverse-engineering console motherboards such as the Core Grafx and PC Engine Duo and he’s also created a true Sega Neptune motherboard as well! This was a fun chat that talked about his work, the importance of the Nomad and potential […]
Hey y’all, it’s Try from My Life in Gaming. While zaxour’s TurboNanza isn’t a brand-new mod, I only became aware of it earlier this year thanks to this very website. Bob brought up various PC Engine/TurboGrafx/SuperGrafx video output options during the weekly roundup, and mentioned offhand that the TurboNanza generates S-video internally in such a […]
The C27G2C from AOC is a 27″, curved LCD gaming monitor with a native resolution of 1080p that supports up to 240Hz. There’s only about 2ms of lag in 120Hz and 240Hz modes, however any 60Hz source will increase the latency to about 11ms. If you’re looking for a budget monitor for 1080p120, 1080p144 or […]
Taisen Netplay has reached its public beta, opening up a whole new avenue of online play for Dreamcast fans. Taisen Netplay is a tunneling script that leverages the signal from the Dreamcast’s serial port to enable online multiplayer for select serial link compatible games — see the list below. This software features optional matchmaking, peer-to-peer […]
