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PCE “Dummy” HU Card

Someone just uploaded a 3D print design for a TG-16/PCE “dummy” card;  A simple piece of plastic that sits in the cartridge slot to prevent dust from getting in while using other devices.  As long as the card is thin enough that it doesn’t put too much pressure on the pins, I think it’s a […]

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SyncBaby SNES DSUB adapter

There’s a new device for the SNES available that plugs directly into the multi-out and offers an RGBHV output via a DSUB connector.  I’m careful to not use the word VGA though, as it’s still a 15Khz RGB signal and no 480p/VGA conversion is done.  There seems to be an LM1881 “sync stripper” inside, but I’m […]

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SNES AV Breakout Adapter

RGB32E just showed off another one of his breakout adapters, this time for the SNES!  There are just so many uses for this thing and I hope he plans on selling at least a few!  BOM and gerbers will be available on OSHPark soon: My #SNES AV Breakout adapter. Equivalent to my #AtariJaguar AV Breakout. […]

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One-letter typo ruins game AI

People just discovered the game Aliens: Colonial Marines has a typo in an ini file (‘Teather’ vs ‘Tether’) that breaks the AI in the game.  It’s a pretty interesting read covered by pretty much every tech blog on the planet, so I’ll just leave this here for you to choose your favorite: https://www.google.com/search?safe=off&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS795US795&biw=1433&bih=800&tbm=nws&ei=5dRMW6GXD8XR5gL9vZvQCA&q=Aliens%3A+Colonial+Marines+typo&oq=Aliens%3A+Colonial+Marines+typo&gs_l=psy-ab.3…5048.5550.0.5718.5.5.0.0.0.0.75.252.5.5.0….0…1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.0.0….0.d04xuA21uVU

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TATE PVM Logo

Here’s a fun one:  Someone is selling logo’s for Sony PVM and BVM monitors that are vertically-oriented.  This means anyone who’s rotated their monitor for TATE use will have a correctly-oriented logo.  OCD gamers rejoice! https://www.ebay.com/itm/123237836576   #pvm, #TATE, #bvm

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GCDual Component Passthrough Dongle

Dan will soon be selling his design for a GCDual passthough adapter that allows you to use Wii Component video cables on a Game Cube with his GCDual kit installed.  Please note:  This is simply a passthrough adapter and will only work on GC’s with GCDual installed…not on any other SNES multi-out device! pic.twitter.com/NDX4sF13Qv — Dan […]