Redguy has made his SA-1 SD2SNES Update v03 public. Some of use have been compiling the pre-release commits for it and the results are stellar. Performance has been improved, it now supports 100% of SA-1 titles (including hacks, demos, etc), and glitches reported in a few games on the SA-1 Github issues tracker are now […]
Vitor Vilela is the godfather of Super Nintendo SA-1 enhancement chip romhacking, and the creator of both the method for applying SA-1 enhancements to ROMs, and the suite of tools to apply them. SA-1 is a powerful chip that was used in games like Super Mario RPG and Kirby’s Dreamland. A new SA-1 core by […]
Redguy shared a pre-release beta of his SA-1 core for SD2SNES and gave me permission to stream it. I show all of the main SA-1 games like Super Mario RPG and Kirby Super Star, along with incredible SA-1 Super Mario World Hacks, SA-1 translations, and more! Played on an Analogue Super NT. More info on […]
Redguy shared a pre-release beta of his SA-1 chip core for the SD2SNES with me and gave his blessing to show it off, so I’ll be live streaming gameplay tonight (July 28th) on my Twitch channel at 10PM Eastern. Come join the festivities. Last night I streamed a test of every game’s intro and they […]
Frank received a batch of components for his Sentinel Superguns:Supergun PCBsVideo hat PCBsSNES Controller AdaptersGenesis Controller AdaptersZIF Programmer for flashing controller adapters And he has some misc new PCBs built:Jamma pass-through boardsPCE RGB ampsSega Master System composite and s-video ampSega Master System switchless 50/60Hz boards This batch of Supergun PCBs were from his original design, […]
I received a ROM of the undumped Genesis/Mega Drive “The Smurfs” from Brazil. It’s 60Hz NTSC and not region-locked, unlike the EU ROM. Send a huge thanks to btrim82 for sharing it for free! I’ll pass it along for preservation. Here’s a video of his investigation and dump of it using db electronics’ Universal Mega […]
Two sellers are now offering real glass lens replacements for Turbo Expresses and PC Engine GTs. I reviewed the TE style here. In short, I’m very pleased with the quality. Turbo Express Glass in my review: https://www.ebay.com/itm/132586070002 TG16PCEMods.com offers both TE & GT lenses at a reduced price, as well as a useful cutting template: […]
Five years ago I wrote the “The Definitive Super Everdrive vs Super UFO Pro 8 Thread” at Krikzz.com. But five years later, am I still a raging Super UFO Flash Cart hater? I made a rare appearance at the Krikzz Forums to discuss the points that Try raised in the excellent MyLifeInGaming overview of the […]
The upcoming Sentinel Supergun’s accessories will include Genesis & SNES controller adapters. Frank just demoed the Genesis version AKA MD2NEO: “Works with 3 & 6 button pads, automatically detects the connected controller. Pressing START plus A triggers COIN”: https://www.arcade-projects.com/forums/index.php?thread/5942-sentinel-supergun-prototype/&postID=93798#post93798 #arcade, #sentinel, #supergun, #genesis
MD2NEO by Frank Is there a source for PCB mount Sega Saturn controller ports? Frank is considering Saturn controller adapters for the Sentinel Supergun but needs a source for the mounts: https://www.arcade-projects.com/forums/index.php?thread/5942-sentinel-supergun-prototype/&postID=93802#post93802 #sega, #saturn
