MiSTer MultiSystem 2 – The First Hands-On Review

Previously on RetroRGB we reported on the imminent availability of Heber’s MiSTer MultiSystem 2 console. The follow-up to 2021’s highly regarded MiSTer MultiSystem, this new generation of MiSTer hardware takes a departure from other stack-based and even consolised implementations by offering a fully integrated solution, with the Cyclone FPGA chip mounted directly to the console’s […]

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Weekly Roundup #461

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Frankenstein GBS-C with 1080p HDMI Input and 480i Output

Ramapcsx2’s open source GBS-Control offers CRT enthusiasts an affordable, low-latency option to downscale modern media to a standard definition CRT using a modified GBS 8200/8220 scaler. While basic soldering is required, pre-built units are also available online. For the purpose of downscaling, the GBS-C handles 480i/p input and 240p output via analog video. Some sellers […]

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Weekly Roundup #460

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3DO RetroGEM + Overclock Demo’d

Tito from Macho Nacho Productions recently uploaded a video about his PixelFX RetroGEM installation into a 3DO.  He showed the installation process, some recommended maintenance and also showed how the RetroGEM’s web interface can be used to overlock the 3DO!  Obviously do this at your own risk, as there’s clearly a reason they weren’t clocked […]

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MiSTer Multisystem 2 Pre-Orders

Heber will be opening pre-orders on the MiSTer Multisystem 2 this Tuesday May 6th.  The Multisystem2 is an FPGA based console that essentially integrates the DE-10 Nano and previous MiSTer Multisystem I/O board into one streamlined board.  As it’s the same architecture as the DE-10, it should work identical to a DE-10-based MiSTer, with all […]

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Weekly Roundup #459

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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 […]