Tito from Macho Nacho Productions recently posted a video showing off the new GameCube version of the RetroGEM HDMI mod kit. This kit is compatible with all GC’s, including the DOL-101 version without the Digital Out port. Check it out for installation instructions, as well as to see it in action. Retro G.E.M US Seller: https://retrorgb.link/retrogem […]
Micomsoft’s XRGB-3 may not be as highly regarded as it’s successor, the XRGB-Mini Framemeister, but firmware versions 2.1 and later had a feature that its little brother did not; a ‘Low Resolution’ mode that outputs 320×240 (240p), and 640×400 (mid-resolution). Several shmups forum members reported that the XRGB-3’s 240p output looked pretty bad and not […]
Eadmaster continues to make progress on his English fan translation patch for Saturn action RPG Princess Crown, updating it twice in the last month to fit more text on screen, translate signs and more. The latest version, 0.9, uploaded Feb. 16, can be downloaded from the project’s GitHub. The patch should be applied to the […]
Bitmap Bureau have just announced a new 2D side-scroller they’re calling Terminator 2D: NO FATE. It’s an officially licensed Terminator game and will launch this September on Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox and PC. Check out the pre-order page for the different physical (including collectors) editions and digital pre-orders will be coming at a later date: […]
On February 21, 2025, Saturn hardware hacker, TZMWX announced that he is currently testing his own newly developed switcher that aims for universal compatibility with ALL existing Saturn ODEs (optical drive emulators), including Rhea, Phoebe, MODE and all revisions of Fenrir. TZMWX did mention a disclaimer in regard to compatibility with MODE, in that the […]
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Bitmap Bureau have just posted a status update for the Neo Geo version of their game Final Vendetta. Apparently, they ran into manufacturing issues with the cartridges and rather than risk shipping something that doesn’t meet their standards, they kept delaying until the manufacturer got it right. They’re now expected to ship to customers by […]
Here’s an interview with Peter B, someone working in professional analog video preservation, as well as audio engineering. After watching his video on FFV1, I reached out and hoped he’d discuss his hands-on experience and add some perspective for those of us archiving VHS and other analog media. I really enjoyed the conversation and think […]
Respawned Records and retro-bit have launched an open pre-order for a vinyl version of the Totally Rad soundtrack on NES by Kazuo Sawa and Toshiko Tazaki. It’s priced at $29.99, with scheduled release being June 2025. Respawned Records (US): https://respawnedrecords.com/products/totally-rad-official-vinyl-soundtrack As it is an open pre-order, you are currently only able to place your order […]
Tito from Macho Nacho Productions recently posted a video showing people some great tips to straighten crimped, or tangled cables. I love his method and the care he takes to make sure too much temperature isn’t applied and that the ends don’t get wet as well. Overall, it’s an awesome video, but I have some […]
