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Nintendo Switch Custom Firmware

The world’s first Switch custom firmware has just been uploaded to Github:  https://github.com/Atmosphere-NX/Atmosphere/releases The firmware is compatible with all Switch’s up until the hardware change that happened around July 2018.  At the moment, it seems you’ll still need to boot into “CFW Mode” each time you power on the console, as opposed to a permanent softmod […]

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Atari 1088 XEL Motherboard Sale Update

MacRorie has just updated the ordering checklist for the Atari 1088 XEL motherboard sale:  http://atariage.com/forums/topic/271135-1088xel-atari-itx-motherboard-pre-order-interest-thread/page-1 The 1088 XEL is a complete ground up redesign of the Atari 8-Bit Computer Motherboard.  It still uses the standard Atari VLSI chips, but is in a Mini-ITX Form Factor.  Completed motherboard can be ordered via the above forum link and […]

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Neo Geo FPGA Core Update

Furrtek has just posted a progress update to his Neo Geo FPGA project.  It looks like there’s good progress and the sound chip is next.  Furrtek’s Patreon subscribers can read the full post here:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/progress-october-22015121 It’s my personal opinion that open-source FPGA cores are essential to preserving the original experience without original hardware.  A big thank you […]

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Virtualtap Project Updates

Furrtek posted status updates of his Virtual Boy TV-out project called the Virtualtap.  First, about one third of the boards have been made and progress is moving along steadily on the rest.  Second, Furrtek announced that the project will soon go open-source!  Both are exciting news and I’m looking forward to testing this myself once it […]

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More Satiator Updates

Professor Abrasive just posted another update in regards to the Satiator project.  In short, the current board manufacturer is pretty much refusing to make the boards correctly, so he’s moving along to a better company that can also handle large orders.  There’s a longer lead-time, but much better scale-ability. Also, he’s finalizing the process of […]