It seems that Retro-Bit‘s collaboration with SEGA just went beyond simply manufacturing licensed peripherals for legacy systems as the former just showed a Nomad-lookalike (both in Black and Blue variants) prototype at CES 2019. Retro-Bit is (temporarily, hopefully) calling its new system the Genesis Portable. They’re obviously replacing the Genesis 2 8-pin din port with an […]
Professor Abrasive has posted a detailed list of features on his Patreon page, to clear up any confusion people may have had. I feel a bit awkward pulling from his paid Patreon post, but I want to help spread the word of this awesome product. Here’s everything: The Satiator is a plastic cartridge which slides […]
Here’s this week’s roundup! Audio-only version, available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and wherever podcasts are heard: https://www.retrorgb.com/podcast/?name=2019-01-09_131.mp3
Hyperkin just announced, through a press release, the Hyper Blaster HD, a light gun for the NES that with conjunction with the Hyper Blaster HD Adapter, will function properly on flat LCD and LED TVs. Surprisingly enough, they only cited Duck Hunt as far as compatibility is concerned and just straight away ignored all of […]
8BitDo has just added an interesting option to their wireless USB controller dongle. After flashing the latest firmware update, you’re able to access the PS Classic’s hidden menu, just by using a simple button combination. I imagine this is done by spoofing the data being sent through the port, to mimick the exact signal being […]
Markus has posted a few updates regarding his CPSHDMI kits; A digital-to-digital HDMI kit for the Capcom Play System boards. Here’s the updates: Pre-assembled boards will be available from Video Game Perfection. Enter your name on their mailing list to be notified when stock arrives: https://retrorgb.link/cpshdmi For DIY’s, the project is completely open source…but it’s a […]
PSCD Games has just released another trailer to the upcoming Resident Evil ‘demake’ Bio Evil. This is a project that’s been worked on for a few years and there’s even a playable demo available: https://pscd.itch.io/bio-evil I really enjoy projects like this and hope this one is finished to completion. Heck, I’d even like to see Carci […]
The Second Opinion Games Podcast just posted an interview with Thierry Boulanger, director of the award-winning indie game The Messenger. The game is a blend of 8-bit and 16-bit styles and has been praised by fans of both retro and modern games. Personally, it’s next on my list to try after I finish Monster Boy! Here’s […]
This is a pretty interesting development in the world of modding: If translations are correct, it’s now illegal to mod a console in Japan. The law specifically prohibits: Distribution of game save data editors and programs Distribution, selling, auctioning serial codes and product keys without the software maker’s permission Services that offer the editing/hacking of […]
A prototype of the HD remake of my favorite fighting game of all time was just posted for download! I’m not sure if this was the same HD fan remake discussed a few years ago before it was shut down by the owners of MK’s rights, but either way, it’s exciting to see…especially with all the […]
