Weekly Roundup #128 Posted
Here’s this week’s roundup! Audio-only version here: http://www.retrorgb.com/podcast/?name=2018-12-19_128.mp3
A marriage proposal Zelda hack
In a modern world where “hacking” is generally redeemed as a bad activity, the retro gaming community has hugely benefited from its positive aspects. Rom hacking, for instance, can breathe new life into an old game by tweaking the characters’ design, editing the levels, changing the color palette, etc… it can also change people’s lives. […]
New UltraHDMI Firmware v1.08 Released
Marshall has just released a new firmware for the N64 UltraHDMI kit! Notable changes are: Both Full Range and Limited RGB output is available. New 1600×1200 mode with 5x integer scaling Direct mode updated to bypass all buffering The firmware can be downloaded here: http://ultrahdmi.retroactive.be/installer_files/ultrahdmi_firm_108.z64 A full changelog can be found here: http://ultrahdmi.retroactive.be/installer_files/rn_fw.pdf Please check out this […]
Bliss-Box “Bridge” Prototype Shown
The Bliss-Box team have just shown a video of their new “bridge” hardware addon – A device that sits between the Bliss-Box itself and more modern consoles, such as the Switch shown in the video. Total lag is expected to be at around 5ms, which (in my opinion) should be completely unnoticeable in modern consoles. […]
SD2SNES Firmware 1.9.0
Ikari, the creator of the amazing SD2SNES rom cart, just released firmware 1.9.0 which primarily includes SA-1 chip support (developed by Redguy a couple of months ago), an option to go back to the menu with a short reset press, an option to start a game with or without cheats and other bug fixes & […]
Neo Geo CD power plug replacement
Julian Emmett Turner from the “Retro Console Modders Mods And Repairs” group on facebook recently posted a video showing a new-found solution for the notorious Neo Geo CD power supply. The Neo Geo CD family of consoles originally came bundled with an oddly shaped plug (T-shaped 3-pin plug) at the end of the power supply. […]
PSIO Menu Update 2.6 build 5
Cybdyn Systems just released a new menu (Version 2.6, build 5) and ARM (Firmware 2.6.1) updates for the PSIO. Matt, one of the PSIO developers, stated on the official forums that the new updates will fix the problems that some users encountered after installing the recent updates (Version 2.6, build 4). Some bug fixes were […]
Apple Visual Almanac Interactive LaserDisc System Demo’d
Simon Inns of the Domesday Duplicator project has just posted a video that shows the original 1989 “Visual Almanac” working on an old Mac. The system works by connecting a compatible LaserDisc player to a Mac via a serial cable, then using the installed software to control the Laserdisc player’s output to a TV. It […]
Nintendo “Classic” Consoles Discontinued
The Hollywood Reporter has just posted an interview with Nintendo of America President Reggie and some interesting statements were made. One announcement relevant to retro-gamers is that Nintendo will be discontinuing their “Classic” consoles, saying: “…these products are going to be available through the holiday season and once they sell out, they’re gone. And that’s it.“ […]
PowerUp Advance GBA Rechargeable Battery Kit
Modmatic has just released a DIY rechargeable battery pack for GBA systems called the PowerUp Advance. The kit comes in four combinations ranging from $20 to $33 (plus shipping), depending on accessories. Unfortunately, no pre-assembles kits are available, only board + components that must be manually soldered together: https://modmatic.io/products/powerup-advance?item=APU-001-FL The kit requires that you cut the […]