Here’s this week’s roundup, sponsored by JLCPCB! Spend only $2 for 5pcs 1-4 layer PCBs ; PCBA from $0: https://jlcpcb.com/DRE 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 […]
Possible 3DO Core A user on the MiSTerFPGA forums, with software engineering experience, wants to work on an FPGA implementation for the 3DO game console. However, they are using a Xilinx-based FPGA board instead of the DE10-Nano. If the resulting core is open source, it could potentially be ported to MiSTer in the future. However, […]
This video tests the maximum advertised 40GBps bandwidth of Thunderbolt and finds real-world results of more like 30GBps. While this will NOT matter in most cases, if true, this will prevent reviewers & video analysts from recording lossless 4K60 4:4:4 via Thunderbolt. And it could also mean limitations for people using modern video cards externally. […]
Redherring32 designed and developed the world’s smallest portable NES that uses authentic Nintendo hardware. This project is called TinyTendo. While the size of the final product is absolutely incredible, the manner in which redherring32 achieved this is even more impressive. This is TinyTendo, a real hardware NES handheld that is the size of the original […]
Lon Seidman just posted a video demoing the new iOS support for a few different models of 8BitDo controllers. After flashing the new firmware, simply put the controller in “D-Input mode” and you can wirelessly connect the controller to iPad, iPhones and any Apple TV game that supports MFi controllers. Also, any iOS devices with […]
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 […]
Here’s this week’s roundup, sponsored by JLCPCB! Spend only $2 for 5pcs 1-4 layer PCBs ; PCBA from $0: https://jlcpcb.com/DRE 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 […]
GunCon 3 IR Towers I have a video tutorial that will show you how to make your own infrared emitters for the GunCon 3 light gun. However, Laserbear is now offering pre-orders for premade and DIY kits. You can either get the components for $18 and assemble them yourself (which involves soldering), or buy them […]
Unique graphics. Giant sprites. No flicker. How on earth does this game work? The MMC2 chip contained in Punch-Out’s cartridge allows the NES to switch between two pairs of tiles for each half of the pattern table. While the MMC1 already allows bank switching for graphics, the MMC2 allows the switch to happen in the […]
I just released a video on my channel, Macho Nacho Productions, showcasing the impact of Game Boy Advance consolizing kits on input lag. This test was coordinated with Bob of RetroRGB who has far more experienced with input lag, and how to measure it, than I do. He lent me all the necessary equipment to […]
