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MarcoRetro

The RetroTink 4K can interlace!

The RetroTink 4K received a significant update via Experimental Firmware Version 1.5.1 which adds some interesting features for downscaling: Menu now works in 240p output using temporal downscaling Added ability to generate interlaced output timings A custom modeline is required for interlaced output, where the vertical active size is the sum of both fields, and interlaced […]

Bob

Heber MultiPi Raspberry Pi CM Kit

Heber, the creators of the MiSTer MultiSystem, have just opened pre-orders on a Raspberry Pi Compute Module-based kit.  The price starts at about $130 for a PCB-only version, up to about $260 for a fully completed unit that includes a 3D-printed case and the CM4, Model number CM4104000; Power supplies are sold separately.  There’s also […]

Bob

Analogue Pocket Aluminum Edition

Highly Limited Analogue will open pre-orders on an all-aluminum-shell version of the Pocket this Monday July 15th at 11AM NYC time. There’s four colors available:  Natural (regular aluminum color), Noir (Silver), Black, and Indigo (Blueish/Purple).  The price is $500 (more than double the standard edition) and they’re due to start shipping this Wednesday the 17th.  No […]

Bob

Original Xbox Bluetooth Adapter

Darthcloud, creator of the Blueretro project, has just opened pre-orders on his first official product:  A Bluetooth adapter for the original Xbox called “BRX”.  This will use his tried and tested software to interface controllers at a very low latency (see below) to the original Xbox.  The price is about $50 and they’re due to […]

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HAS v5.0 Back In Stock

The latest version of the Home Arcade System (HAS) supergun is now back in stock.  The price is $145 plus shipping and it includes the supergun, plexi case and power supply cable.  Kick harnesses and extra accessories can be purchased separately in the store;  You’ll have to supply your own RGB SCART cable and PSU […]

SaturnDave (Sega Saturn, SHIRO!)

Hacking & Reverse Engineering Sega Saturn Games

On the latest episode of SHIRO! Editor’s Corner, we’re joined by a round table of Saturn Community Game Hackers, including TrekkiesUnite118, Derek Pascarella (ATEAM), Malenko & Bo Bayles! In this episode, we dive into the topic of hacking, patching and even reverse engineering Sega Saturn games. YouTube: PodBean Audio: https://segasaturnshiro.podbean.com/e/ec_ep26/

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Unreleased Genesis Game

Hidden Palace has just posted a prototype of a previously unreleased Sega Genesis / Mega Drive beat-em-up game, based on the 1993 comic series Out Of The Vortex.  While the game is glitchy, it’s still very playable.  Gameplay footage can be found in the video above and you can try it yourself via the link […]