Bob

gSerial Enabler Now Available

donutswdad has just released the “gSerial Enabler” (gSE) – A device that installs in any of the gscart/gcomp switches with an EXT port and allows them to be controlled by the RetroTINK 4K’s serial commands.  You can make your own via the open source project on Github, or purchase pre-made kits directly from the developer.  […]

Bob

Clear PlayStation Replacement Shell

Yoei, the maker of very high quality console replacement shells have recently opened orders on a clear version of the original PlayStation shell.  The price is $89 and it’s compatible with 5500 / 7000 / 7500 / 9000 models.  This shell is made of MABS instead of ABS, as MABS is more translucent and glossy, however […]

Bob

Weekly Roundup #456

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Ray Commend

Neo Bomberman and Captain Tomaday Join the Neo Geo CD Lineup

Thanks to developer IQ_132, Neo Geo CD owners now have two new ports of classic MVS only titles playable on their CD console. Like many titles on the platform, Neo Bomberman is a one or two player co-op title where players place bombs around a maze in an attempt to become the last man standing. […]

Bob

Kytor SCART Brace for GSCART Switches

Kyle from Kytor Industries just released a SCART-SnapFit brace that helps “lock” the connector into place.  With SCART connectors notoriously backing themselves out of the receptacles, this is a good option for people who just want to plug in their cables and forget about them.  There’s versions available for the main switch, as well as […]

Bob

Darksoft CPS-1 Multi: New QSound Kit

Darksoft has just released a new version of his CPS-1 multi-kit, which includes a new way to get QSound that uses all original chips (as opposed to an FPGA replacement for audio).  That makes these “official” Q-Sound boards that match originals.  All kits purchased from now on will include this board and if you’ve already […]

Danthrax (Sega Saturn SHIRO!)

New Saturn Homebrew Game: Micro Motor Mayhem!

Miniature cars hit the streets — or rather, the tabletop — in Micro Motor Mayhem, the newest Saturn homebrew game. Developer JBeretta, known for last year’s SegaXtreme Game Contest original game winner Cold Case, uploaded his latest creation Saturday to a SegaXtreme Resources page. “It’s a bit like Micro Machines, a bit like Mario Kart,” […]

Bob

Virtual Boy Lens Cover Replacement

SegaSonicFan has just released an updated version of his replacement lens covers for the Nintendo Virtual Boy.  These simply install the same way the originals would, but are brand new lenses and frames meant to replace scratched or damaged original lenses.  The price is $24 plus shipping and they’re available now: Purchase SSF’s Virtual Boy […]

Danthrax (Sega Saturn SHIRO!)

Saturn Ring Library Releases to the Public

There’s a new tool at Saturn fans’ disposal to make development of homebrew games on the console even easier: a software development kit called Saturn Ring Library. Its lead developer, ReyeMe, unveiled SRL in a SegaXtreme thread Friday night. He said its features promise to “do away with many of the headaches of typical Saturn […]