Hardware developer & tinkerer Takusan (aka GEEKY Fab) just recently announced the release of a new USB-C adapter module for the Saturn’s 3D Analog Control Pad, aka the Sega “Multi Controller” or “marucon” (マルコン) in Japan. The primary aim of this device (according to its creator) is the use of the 3D control pad on […]
Update: I’ve reached out directly to Unico and I am working with them to fix these issues. This has been an egg in the face moment for them and they are serious about fixing this stuff. No ETA or timeframe, but it’s being worked on. Hopefully we can go from lemons to lemonade The […]
With the RetroTINK 4K coming out of an almost year-long private beta and now being publicly tested by some of the best people in retro, I felt it was time to do a proper introduction video. I tried to concentrate on things I felt I could add to the conversation, while also promoting upcoming videos […]
ROM Hacker djedditt has released another rumble-centric ROM hack this week, bringing force feedback to Wario Land 4—including Game Boy Player rumble support! Although there were a handful of carts for the original Game Boy and Game Boy Color that implemented rumble motors, the Game Boy Advance’s relationship with rumble is more fleshed out. Beyond […]
While the Atari of old has been shown some love recently with the release of the excellent “Atari 50: The Anniversary Collection”, as a brand it simply hasn’t been able to stick the landing when it comes to hardware efforts. Whether it’s the million different Flashback consoles or its modern take on the VCS, the […]
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Scarlet Sprites recently posted a review of the new “Neo Geo CD-style” controller from 8Bitdo. Joe covers all aspects of the controller, from aesthetics to the clicky d-pad (it’s good!) and compatibility. Definitely give it a watch if interested and we’ll cover lag testing below. Also, both the regular controller, as well as the special […]
Developer Infidelity recently released the MSU-1 audio (CD quality soundtrack) version of his NES to SNES conversion for the game DuckTales. As with his previous Zelda, Mega Man II and Mega Man IV releases, these conversions eliminate slowdown, reduce sprite flicker, as well as allow for SNES-only additions like MSU-1 audio. This version also includes […]
Multiple stores now have Darksoft’s CPS-1 multi kit back in stock and ready to ship. These kits allow people to modify original Capcom Play System-1 arcade boards, to play all of the CPS1 and CPS1.5 games using real hardware; Games are selected via an LCD screen and all operate like the originals. Also, QSound CPS1.5 […]
Consoles4U have just become the first European distributor of the HD-15-2SCART adapter. This adapter is great for anyone who needs to adapt a dsub / VGA-style connector to a SCART interface. As a note, this is NOT a “VGA to SCART” / 31KHz to 15Khz signal converter, it’s only meant to combine sync or lower […]
