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MiSTer FPGA News – Nintendo 64, MARSFPGA, Targ, Thunder Cross & More

Nintendo 64 The Nintendo 64 core nows has 50% of the TLB implemeneted. This helped with the following games: Paper Mario Mystical Ninja 2 Castlevania 64 Bomberman 64 Perfect Dark Shadow Man Turok 2 Revolt Post : https://twitter.com/AzumFpg/status/1727035243285082389 FPGAZumspass Twitter: https://twitter.com/AzumFpg FPGAZumspass Github: https://github.com/RobertPeip FPGAZumspass support page: https://www.patreon.com/FPGAzumSpass Post 2 : https://twitter.com/AzumFpg/status/1728090988025892956   Martin Donlon Interview Pixel Cherry Ninja conducted […]

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Sonic Superstars Review

John Linneman recently posted a full review and tech analysis of every version of Sonic Superstars – The latest 2D Sonic game from Sega.  The review was top-tier as usual, however John pointed out something really interesting about the audio:  Some tracks felt “unfinished”, or more “Sonic 4-like”.  The examples he played really stood out […]

Bob

Kanto Ora: Magnetically Shielded Speakers

Here’s a review of Kanto’s new magnetically-shielded speakers, that are safe to use next to CRT displays of all kinds!  The “Ora” line was a bit bass-heavy, but overall sounded great.  Here’s links (affiliate where available) to everything discussed: Kanto Ora:  https://amzn.to/49q5Our Stand:  https://amzn.to/3G7k6CQ Elevated Stand:  https://amzn.to/46fwvPW Main Page:  https://www.kantoaudio.com/powered-speakers/ora/ Other Products Mentioned: Wohler AMP1A:  […]

Bob

Weekly Roundup #384

The Roundup is available as a video and on all audio-only podcast services, such as iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music and direct-download:  https://anchor.fm/retrorgb If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy […]

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Making a New Game Boy DMG In 2023

WARNING:  The J&T Studios Super DMG kit has an issue with the traces on the Link Port connector.  I do not recommend purchasing this kit at the moment since it has the older Super DMG design.  After my video was uploaded, kamicane has fixed this issue and the updated desgin is in his github, however […]

Bob

Why Retro Consoles Need A Scaler

Even though many flat-panel TV’s have analog inputs, you shouldn’t use them for retro video game consoles.  While many people reading this site already know that, I wanted to step back for a moment and create a video that answers why…both for “us retro nerds”, as well as anyone just starting out in the hobby.  […]