One cart for many systems. What is it? The BackBit Pro is a universal SD-card-based cartridge capable of interfacing with over 40 different consoles and vintage computers via inexpensive adapters. The existence of this cart may come as a surprise to many, as it seems to have flown under the radar of most people in […]
Developer DirtyHairy has released a new version of Stella, an Atari 2600 emulator, for use on Hyperkin’s Atari 2600 emulation console, the Retron77. This update brings a variety of bug fixes and improvements from the main fork of Stella to the Retron77 build while also including some Retron77-specific features that improve the user experience. Here’s […]
A new controller for the Atari 2600/7800 and Retron 77 consoles is being prototyped and tested from the company HyperKin. Youtuber John Hancock showcased this new prototype on his channel with permission from HyperKin. Called the “Ranger” John went through several games on the 7800 and Retron 77 utilizing different controller modes and breaking down […]
The custom “community build” firmware for Hyperkin’s Retron77 has just been updated. This version increases compatibility, however some games still need to be played via a ROM. For a detailed list of updates, as well as a full list of features, check out the post and first page of the topic on AtariAge: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/281462-retron-77-community-build-image/page-7#entry4168162https://www.dropbox.com/s/q2965rrzpo0jq2e/sdcard.remo.20181120-1353CB.zip?dl=0
