There’s now a custom firmware for the OSSC that extends the functionality of the test patterns. There’s a bunch of excellent features, but the one that’s most intriguing to me are the refresh rate tests: “Many classic game consoles do not operate exactly at standard 59.94/60/50Hz refresh rate, especially if typical 50/60Hz modifications have been […]
Kevin Mellott just posted a guide complete with 3D print files on how to build his Virtual Boy cartridge programmer. He also posted the 3D Print design files, so anyone can use that awesome VB case for any of their own projects! Links to both the programmer and case build are below: VB Cart Programmer […]
Scott Baker just posted a video showing a prototype of a controller adapter that allows you to use a PlayStation 2 Dual Shock controller on an Atari 5200: http://www.smbaker.com/atari-5200-playstation-2-dual-shock-controller-adapter This project stands out, as the adapter retains all the features required for 5200’s (number buttons, etc), allows use of a comfortable PS2 contoller…and the dual-analog sticks […]
RetroTINK creator Mike Chi has just shown off a prototype of a generic SCART to Component converter circuit. Presumably, this was created for use with his RetroTINK2x scaler, to allow RGB inputs through the component video port. Purchase all RetroTINK Products via multiple vendors worldwide here: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink.html Personally, I’d love to see this released as […]
Saint has been posting teaser pics of the menu for the Jag GD project and seems to have settled on a final design. It looks like there’s a choice of a light or dark theme and box art will be displayed with the selected game! Still no pre-order list, but I’ll post as soon as […]
The creator of the “Origin” 17-port HDMI switch that was previously reported in June has put a few prototype units up for sale: https://www.ebay.com/itm/253821357624 – HDMI v1.3b version / used more expensive switches https://www.ebay.com/itm/253907737462 – HDMI v1.4 version / slight compatibility issues (described on sale page) These switches are sold as-is and made of four 5-port […]
Here’s an interview with Greg Collins, creator of some amazing open-source 3D print designs for the retro-gaming scene. We talk about some of his favorite creations, how he approaches each project, suggestions for software & printers and plenty of other 3D-printed, retro-gaming awesomeness! We even show his controller mod for the RetroUSB AVS Controller on-camera […]
Sony just announced that both Castlevania SotN and RoB will be bundled together and released via digital download on October 26th. They’ll be emulated using the PS4’s PS1 emulator and will offer scaling up to 4K with “smoothing” support. Pre-orders will offer a $3 discount at $17, instead of $20. Added features include multiple high […]
The company Argonaut, who made Nintendo’s Super FX chip that powered games like Star Fox and Yoshi’s Island just revealed they worked on a virtual reality headset for Nintendo. Founder Jeremy ‘Jez’ San explained that their device was called the “Super Visor” and was cancelled by Gunpei Yokoi in favor of the infamously-failed Virtual Boy. It […]
Here’s this week’s roundup! Audio-only: http://retrorgb.com/podcast/?name=2018-09-26_116.mp3
