Pre-orders are open for a Super Nintendo to Neo Geo controller adapter. These are designed by Todd from Retro Frog and are selling for $40 plus shipping. More info is available in the (short) launch video above, as well as below the links: Pre-Order Here: https://retrorgb.link/snes2neo This adapter should be compatible with anything that uses the Neo […]
Pre-orders are now open for a new batch of USB2DB15 controller adapters. The USB2DB15 project was first launched by developer Raph_friend in 2020 as a DYI solution for arcade enthusiasts looking to adapt modern USB arcade sticks/controllers to most superguns with DB15 controller ports. Since then, different contributors have jumped on board and updates, in […]
Retro Gaming Cables has opened pre-orders on a 6-1 manual pushbutton SCART switch. The switch was designed to be the perfect fit to a RetroTINK 5x, but it will work with anything that fits against the connector. The price is about $65 plus shipping and it performs really well. Also, since it’s passive, there’s no […]
I recently found a cheap oscilloscope that’s perfect for retro gamers looking to verify that their arcade boards (via superguns) and RGB SCART cables are safe to use! This scope won’t replace something like a Rigol for development use, but it’s small, battery-powered and works well for testing! Cheap Scope*: https://amzn.to/3TJQ5O4 *Links to alternatives that […]
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Todd from RetroFrog has just announced one more run of the Neo2USB adapter: A device we previously posted about that uses MickGyver’s low-latency, open source design to convert DB15 to USB. These are designed specifically to use Neo Geo controllers with the MiSTer, however any 4-button (or less) arcade sticks wired with a DB15 port […]
Controller manufacturer Hori is looking for suggestions on a potential new arcade stick they’ll be selling. We in the retro gaming community often ask for our voices to be heard and now a company is asking us directly! Let’s take the time to send them our feedback before the January 31st deadline and I’ll post […]
Raph_friend, developer of the USB2DB15, just announced a slightly altered version of their controller adapter, named: USB2DB15 CS Ver. For those who are unaware, the USB2DB15 is basically an adapter that accepts a wide variety of USB controllers and converts the input signal for use on Neo Geo consoles and most modern superguns, through a […]
Scanline City has just released their next round of metal + plexi cases for arcade boards. They’d previously released cases for Mortal Kombat 1 – 4 and are now offering cases for The Simpsons, G.I. Joe, Sunset Riders and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Please check out the livestream below if you’d like more info on […]
The Arduino based open-source USB2DB15 controller adapter has just received a complete overhaul with the release of revision 2.0. The project which was first conceived, and still being maintained, by developer Raph_friend is built around a custom PCB that accommodates off-the-shelf parts including an Arduino Mini, a db-15 female connector and a USB Host shield. […]
