Redguy has made his SA-1 SD2SNES Update v03 public. Some of use have been compiling the pre-release commits for it and the results are stellar. Performance has been improved, it now supports 100% of SA-1 titles (including hacks, demos, etc), and glitches reported in a few games on the SA-1 Github issues tracker are now […]
Vitor Vilela is the godfather of Super Nintendo SA-1 enhancement chip romhacking, and the creator of both the method for applying SA-1 enhancements to ROMs, and the suite of tools to apply them. SA-1 is a powerful chip that was used in games like Super Mario RPG and Kirby’s Dreamland. A new SA-1 core by […]
Insurrection Industries has just announced a new sub-$100 GCVideo connector for use in the GameCube’s digital port. This connector will be sold for use in kits, as well as used for their own products, making it a potentially awesome choice for both new products and DIY solutions. I’ll review and test the quality as soon […]
Christof has just posted an update to his DCHDMI project: Apparently the on-screen display is now working, as is control of the OSD via the Dreamcast controller. From a software standpoint, I believe this is the last of the major hurdles before it’s ready for release: DCHDMI Update: OSD and controller integration is working, reconfiguration […]
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look of a new test rig Retro Gaming Cables is now using in their shop! It’s a very cool custom piece of hardware that’s utilizing db Electronics’s open-source SNES Mult-out plugs for the SNES cables. Most of us hardware nerds appreciate both the products we use and how they’re made, so I thought […]
The brand new Genesis game Tanglewood will be available to purchase in just under two weeks, on August 14th. It’s available for Windows, Mac and Linux via the Steam store and all purchases will include a Genesis ROM download!: https://store.steampowered.com/app/837190/TANGLEWOOD/ The game has been confirmed to work on real hardware, so anyone with a flash cart […]
Redguy has just posted a public beta of his SA-1 core for the SD2NES!!! Just install a fresh version of the 1.8.0 SD2SNES Firmware, then add these new files: https://github.com/RedGuyyyy/sd2snes/releases/tag/sa1_v02 I just ran a few quick tests to verify it’s working and so far it looks great!!! Now we can all enjoy the SA-1 games and hacks […]
Here’s the mistakes of the week (so far): The opening says “Week 1”, instead of 108; I completely forgot to set it. Still no audio version available.
Fans of the WonderSwan can now purchase a USB flash cart to be able to try the entire WS library! In stock and shipping now! WS Flash Masta USB (Cartridge for WonderSwan) In Stock Now Links to other ROM / Flash Carts: http://retrorgb.com/romcarts.html #wonderswan, #flashmasta,
GameTech has just opened pre-orders on Citrus3000psi‘s dual-outputting solution for the Gamecube. This will allow all DOL-001 GameCube’s to simultaneously output HDMI, as well as a second analog solution (RGB or Component…or of course the stock Composite & S-Video). GCDual the GameCube 480p HDMI Internal upgrade kit Jason has also re-opened pre-orders for the H-Def […]
