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=2019-05-22_150.mp3 Video available on YouTube (above), LBRY and Bitchute:
I just posted a continuation of my previous video capture video, that shows how you can use inexpensive equipment to stream or capture retro gaming consoles in Full HD 1080p without an upscaler. In fact, if you already have a spare computer and monitor, it’s possible you can achieve the same results for less than two hundred dollars!!! […]
Game-Tech has recently started selling a multi-cart for the Bally Astrocade game console: https://www.game-tech.us/product/bally-astrocade-ultimulti-by-gambits/ The cartridge allows you to select from over 160 games via a dip switch; A common game selection method for older consoles like this and the Vectrex. At $100, it seems like a reasonable price to experience all the games from the […]
The 8-Bit Guy just posted a video detailing his backlit Game Boy Color screen installation. He also showed how it compared to a backlit Game Boy Pocket, as well as one of those cheap GB Boy Colour knockoffs. Overall, the screen performed excellently and seems like a great choice for GBC owners. Also, all three […]
Midwest Embedded has begun sending out notifications to newsletter subscribers that their GBC backlights are now up for pre-order. They sold out of their initial inventory before many people could get an order in. These pre-orders are expected to ship in July. There are currently quite a few options for backlit GBC replacement screens, but […]
Not long ago, MegaCat Studios announced an interesting sounding “top down rpg shooter” called Lethal Wedding. At the time, there was little to go on other than a quirky story about a bride and her mother-in-law seeking revenge when a groom is kidnapped. Footage is now available which shows off some of the gameplay and […]
The Curse of Illmoore Bay, formerly known as Project Halloweenville, reached its $7500 USD goal on Kickstarter in just 24 hours. At the time that I am writing this, the game still has 27 days to go for the few stretch goals posted. For those unfamiliar, The Curse of Illmoore Bay is a brand new […]
Voultar has just released a new version of his RGB amp / bypass for the Super Nintendo: https://voultar.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=51 One notable change is the new shape of the board that allows it to fit between the capacitor legs that surround it. Previously, you’d be required to snip these and while that’s not a big deal, I’m always […]
My Life in Gaming (MLiG) has released a wonderful documentary on the Japanese developer M2. The channel interviews key members of the company as well as others in the field of emulation. Giving both a historical take on the companies beginnings and bodies of work, as well as M2’s recent projects and future plans. This […]
Bruno Freitas recently released info on his project to let gamers use modern USB controlled devices on classic console hardware. Currently called the “USB2Classic”. This device will take the input from these currently supported controllers; – Playstation 4 USB controller – XBOX 360 USB controller (and compatible XInput devices) – XBOX 360 USB Wireless Receiver […]
