A cartridge reader called the “Classic to Magic” is being released that allows you to use your original cartridges on a Nintendo Classic console. Supposedly this adapter is compatible with both the SNES and NES and will also allow ROM’s to be played via a USB port. Overall, I’m extremely underwhelmed. While this does solve […]
Superg will be opening pre-orders of the latest version of his gscartsw_lite next week, on Monday the 27th. This is the version that will include an upgraded sync regeneration feature that includes RGsB (sync-on-green) support, as well as component (YPbPr) passthrough! I believe the price will stay at $180 + shipping. When pre-orders open, they’ll […]
While this is more of an “art project” then a “game”, I still thought it was excellent and wanted to share it with everyone!: User STEREO BOY on the Planet VB forums has created “slide shows” with over 50 3D screenshots of the 3DS game Samus Returns This is an extension of a bigger project […]
I just saw a great blog post from someone who recently refurbished an Atari 800XL. I thought it was a really great read and enjoyed reading about some of the methods they used! I’d rather not spoil it, so I’ll just link to the post: https://www.retrohax.net/extreme-refurbishing-episode-2-atari-800-xl-part-one/ #atari800xl, #retrohax, #extremerefurbishing
The much anticipated “sequel” to Castlevania’s Symphony of the Night has been delayed until 2019 due to beta testing feedback. In the same post, it was announced that the game will not launch on the PSVita, due to Sony’s plans to discontinue the console. Backers who purchased the Vita version can either choose a version […]
Here’s a continuation of Ste teaching us how to use an oscilloscope. This time we focus on testing component video testing, as well as brush up on our scope skills: Here’s the full formula Ste used to calculate expected voltage differences: The below only applies to standard defintion and enhanced definition resolutions.i.e. 240p/288p/480i/576i/480p/576p ==================================== […]
Soon you may have the displeasure of experiencing Action 52 on real Nintendo NES hardware, thanks to some sophisticated romhacking by Great Hierophant of Nerdly Pleasures Blog. Action 52 is famously terrible unlicensed game compilation of 52 “games” but its infamy has made it desirable among collectors and the real cartridge is rare and very […]
The company Strictly Limited Games is reviving a cancelled 1994 Genesis 2D shooter called “Hardcore”. They’re completing the development using original Sega Mega Drive development hardware, to preserve the authentic experience of the original Digital Illusions creation! The game is scheduled for both a digital and physical release in 2019 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita, […]
Monster Boy and the Curse Kindgom just announced their official price of $39.99 and release date of November 6th 2018 via their Facebook page. The game will be released on the Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PC. Some notable features according to their press page are: Full HD graphics at 60 fps: the game supports 1080p/60fps […]
Vitor Vilela is a SMW romhacker and the coder behind the SA-1 Pack, a suite of tools used by Super Mario World romhackers to add SA-1 special chip enhancements. He’s currently hard at work on a v2.0 update to the SA-1 Pack, adding new and more powerful features to the bag of tricks that romhackers […]
