Greg from LaserBear is now selling his version of the “WavePhoenix” – An open-source, homebrew version of the receiver for the GameCube WaveBird controllers, created by developer James Smith. It’s compatible with all original WaveBird controllers, making this the perfect replacement for anyone who’s lost their receiver. It’s also compatible with any firmware updates James […]
Rodrigo Copetti has just released the second physical book in his Architecture of Consoles series, this time focusing on “The Sprite Decade”. While the first book was about the Xbox 360 & PlayStation 3, this one is about the NES, SMS, TG-16, Genesis, SNES and Neo Geo. All of Rodrigo’s work is available for free […]
Kyle from Kytor Industries has just released the SCARTpoint: A SCART adapter kit that allows a solid connection to Extron Crosspoint switches. You have a choice between input and output modules, as well as upper or lower mounting. The price is about $45 each, however you get quite a lot with this kit. Kyle has […]
Todd from Retro Frog has just opened pre-orders on a Neo Geo controller he’s calling the LS-4. It comes with a metal mounting plate, Seimitsu LS-56 lever, Seimitsu PS-14-D 24mm buttons and a 15-foot Neo Geo (and Supergun) controller cable. It weighs about two and a half pounds and the base is about 10 inches […]
Tito from Macho Nacho Productions just released a video that’s a first look at the upcoming VMU Pro – The Dreamcast version of the MemCard Pro. While the final features are still in development, this video is perfect to give you an idea of what to expect. Pre-orders are still open at around $80 plus shipping […]
The ‘Extron EDID Method’ is a way to downscale HD content to 15kHz using a compatible Extron scaler on the Product Configuration Software (PCS) list, though this does not guarantee compatibility with this method. The PCS software communicates with the scaler to upload a custom resolution via an EDID.bin such as 240p. Downscaling to 240p […]
8Bitdo just opened pre-orders on a very thin, “all-button” (aka ‘hitbox’) version of their Arcade Stick, in two different variants: One “Switch & Windows” version with retro-themed colors and an “Xbox Series X” version with RGB lighting around the buttons. Both versions offer 2.4Ghz wireless and wired USB support, but it appears only the “Switch” […]
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Download Rhea/Phoebe Sorter: https://github.com/DerekPascarella/Rhea-Phoebe-Sorter Back in 2015, hardware engineer Deunan released his Rhea and Phoebe ODEs (optical drive emulators) for the Sega Saturn. These two represent the first of their kind on Sega’s fifth-generation home gaming console and, interestingly enough, they remain the most stable options to this very day, with the least number of […]
Yu Suzuki’s OutRun is an arcade classic that first took us for a spin in 1986. It’s known for its beautiful pixel landscapes, it’s high speed – and of course Hiroshi Kawaguchi’s famous soundtrack. Now, thanks to the dedication of homebrew designer EGVroom, a new prototype demake brings the classic title to an unexpected platform: […]
