amoore2600 has recently released steps to customize a firmware for the Retro Freak software emulation box that allows you to backup your own cartridges and save game files. The CFW is built on top of jonasroslands‘ and Hissorii’s original work and bypasses the encryption from the file the Retro Freak always dumps when you insert […]
Terraonion just announced that their upcoming Mega SD romcart/FPGA device will support (through a future firmware update) the Genesis/Mega Drive version of Virtua Racing. Throughout the years, running Virtua Racing on clone systems, some emulators and FPGA cores often seemed to be problematic to say the least, as support for Sega’s SVP DSP couldn’t be […]
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A wonderful interview with Electrical Engineer Joe Decuir, just took place recently at VCF East 2019 (Vintage Computer Festival). Mr. Decuir was instrumental in the founding of the Hi-Toro / Amiga line of computers as well as other classic computers and hardware from Atari and more. The Guru Meditation conducted this interview and if you […]
Video Game Perfection now has stock of Markus’ CPSHDMI kit! No more waiting list, just get em while they’re in for around $100!: https://retrorgb.link/cpshdmi For anyone who hasn’t been following: The CPSHDMI kits are a digital-to-digital solution for the Capcom Play System arcade units. They were originally designed for the CPS2’s, but Markus has been working […]
Aidan Lawrence has just released a new revision of his Mega MIDI 5 sound module. He states that he, “drastically improved the digital/analog separation and have completely redesigned the amp and power circuitry.” This device can now be powered via USB and no longer requires an external power brick adapter. In addition to this, a […]
Eon’s Super 64 was recently announced and today, all early-access reviews are in. It’s confirmed to not add any lag to the video output and performs pretty much identically to a RetroTINK2x & S-Video cable. And is priced the same. But it only works on the N64. EposVox’s review (above) was excellent and even covered all […]
Here’s this week’s roundup! An audio-only version, is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and for direct-download: https://www.retrorgb.com/podcast/?name=2019-07-17_158.mp3 T-Shirts: https://www.retrorgb.com/store.html Video available on YouTube (above), LBRY and Bitchute: Please consider signing up as a supporter! Either hit Join, tip or pledge on this video, or sign up through the following services: https://www.patreon.com/retrorgb / https://www.subscribestar.com/robertneal / https://bitbacker.io/user/robertneal/ […]
I recently saw a video showcasing a “VR NES Emulator” called 3dSenVR. I was really intrigued, as it offered a completely different way to experience these classic 8-Bit games. My experience with VR has been mixed, but I’d really love to give this a try someday! 3dSenVR is available on the Stem store for $20: https://store.steampowered.com/app/954280/3dSenVR/
Korg has just announced two $10 add-ons to it’s Korg Gadget Switch software. The first is a collaboration with Sega to make a Genesis “drum machine”, with original sounds from classic games such as Space Harrier and Out Run. Next is a synth gadget inspired by Darius and The Ninja Warriors, which is a collaboration […]
