Retrorgb Weekly Roundup

Here's an interview with developer Felix, also known as "Fixel":  Creator of the FreeDO emulator, as well as some impressive ODE and HDMI mods.  I really enjoyed hearing about reverse engineering the 3DO, as well as getting a full rundown of all the projects he's currently working on.  If you're a retro-gaming fan, I'm sure you'll get just as excited as I did, hearing about everything that's coming this year! Purchase / Pre-Order Here:  https://3do.dev/FreeDO Emulator:  https://www.freedo.org/ Social Media:  https://twitter.com/flxelODE Background Music from Fixel's Daughter:  https://www.youtube.com/@Musearys As always, these long-form podcasts are also available as a video, with links on ⁠retrorgb.com⁠ Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html⁠ --- Support this podcast

Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from June 15th, 2023. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page. Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html⁠⁠⁠ These are also available as an audio-only podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/retrorgb⁠⁠⁠ T-Shirts: ⁠⁠⁠https://retrorgb.link/tshirts⁠⁠⁠ Amazon Recommended List: ⁠⁠⁠http://retrorgb.link/amazon ⁠⁠⁠ TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links): 00:00  Welcome! 00:35  NES Controller on Game Gear:  https://github.com/RetroLabs/GGNES 02:00  Redesigning GG Motherboard:  https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-mathijs-nilwik.html 06:04  Flickering MiSTer - The MicroSD card!?!?!?! 10:40  Putting a  PVM-1340 on it’s right side causes color issues. 17:09  Are the ASIC’s from a VA1 Game Gear compatible with VA5 GG motherboards? 20

This week's podcast is sponsored by YOU!  None of these would be possible without the monthly support of amazing people like yourself.  Please consider signing up, or just use our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you:  https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html More info & link to audio-only version: http://retrorgb.com/week361.html T-Shirts:  https://retrorgb.link/tshirts All equipment used to shoot this video can be found here:  http://retrorgb.link/amazon  00:00  Welcome 00:18  Mega Man 4 on Genesis:  https://www.retrorgb.com/mega-man-the-sequel-wars-episode-red.html 02:26  Modern NES Games Reviewed:  https://www.retrorgb.com/29-modern-games-for-the-nes.html 03:46  5” PVM:  https://www.retrorgb.com/the-sony-pvm-5041q-trinitron-review-and-repairs.html 05:54  Moonwalker Genesis:  https://www.retrorgb.com/on-trial-the-people-v-michael-jacksons-moonwalker.html 08:16  RGR Smoke NES Shell:  https://www.retrorgb.com/retro-game-restore-smoke-nes-shells

Here's an interview with musician, composer and Metroid Metal creator Grant Henry, better known as Stemage.  This is a laid-back conversation that's mostly music-focused;  Come "pull up a chair and hang out with us" for awhile, as I geek out talking to someone I've been a massive fan of for years! Support on Bandcamp:  http://stemage.bandcamp.com  /  http://metroidmetal.bandcamp.comMain Pages:  https://www.stemagemusic.com/  /  https://www.metroidmetal.com/Social Media & everything Else:  https://linktr.ee/stemage Those LCD-X Headphones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QD0TO30 / https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZR34S9T As always, these long-form podcasts are also available as a video, with links on retrorgb.com Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: ⁠⁠https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://po

Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from June 8th, 2023. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page. Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: ⁠⁠https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html⁠⁠ These are also available as an audio-only podcast: ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/retrorgb⁠⁠ T-Shirts: ⁠⁠https://retrorgb.link/tshirts⁠⁠ Amazon Recommended List: ⁠⁠http://retrorgb.link/amazon ⁠⁠ TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links): 00:00  Welcome! 00:39  NES controller with Cherry MX Switches:  https://youtu.be/M1J4h4XWHyM 02:05  What games do I play when I’m sick? 03:19  I wish I could visit NZ & Australia ;/ 04:55  Totally safe to try a Y cable with AUDIO, but NEVER video: / https://youtu.be/DHoA2vVZh8Q / https://amzn.to/3NjSdfv / https://amzn.to/3Nf7JJs 07:10  Emulation that supports 240p? 09:07  Optimizing W

This week's podcast is sponsored by YOU!  None of these would be possible without the monthly support of amazing people like yourself.  Please consider signing up, or just use our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you:  https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html More info & link to video version: http://retrorgb.com/week360.html T-Shirts:  https://retrorgb.link/tshirts All equipment used to shoot this video can be found here:  http://retrorgb.link/amazon  00:00  Welcome 00:18  PC-FX Memory Pack:  https://www.retrorgb.com/pc-fx-non-volatile-memory-pack.html 01:10  RGB Blaster Firmware Fix:  https://www.retrorgb.com/rgb-blaster-rad2x-hd-retrovision-fix.html 04:31  Xbox Vertical Stand:  https://www.retrorgb.com/original-xbox-vertical-stand.html 06:27  Ai-Generated Artwork Drama (this one’s actually interesting):  https://www.retrorgb.com/evercade-found-using-ai-generated-artwork-for-duke-nukem-12-re-release.html 12:17  Dreamcast 240p Test Suite Disc: 

Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from June 1st, 2023. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page. Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: ⁠https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html⁠ These are also available as an audio-only podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/retrorgb⁠ T-Shirts: ⁠https://retrorgb.link/tshirts⁠ Amazon Recommended List: ⁠http://retrorgb.link/amazon ⁠ TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links): 00:00  Still f%*&$ng sick ;/ 00:23  Any plans for a PCE/TG-16 D-D HDMI cable?  No

This week's podcast is sponsored by YOU!  None of these would be possible without the monthly support of amazing people like yourself.  Please consider signing up, or just use our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you:  https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html More info & link to video version: http://retrorgb.com/week359.html T-Shirts:  https://retrorgb.link/tshirts All equipment used to shoot this video can be found here:  http://retrorgb.link/amazon  00:00  Welcome 00:18  1970’s Sony Promotional Video:  https://www.retrorgb.com/sony-1970s-tokyo-factory-tour.html 02:12  Jag2Gen:  https://www.retrorgb.com/use-genesis-a-v-cables-on-a-jaguar.html 04:14  Jaguar Emulator High Res Rendering:  https://www.retrorgb.com/jaguar-bigpemu-v1-06-release-native-resolution-rendering.html 07:02  Xbox HDMI + Component Adapters:  https://www.retrorgb.com/new-behar-bros-xbox-hdmi-vga-plug-play-boxes.html 10:07  Multi-Console ODE from Fixel:  https://www.retrorgb.c

Here's an interview with MiSTer script creator Callan, who you might know as Wizzo. I asked that he join me for a podcast, as I wanted to go over all the really helpful tools he's created. I'd be willing to bet every MiSTer user would be interested in at least ONE of his scripts, so give it a listen and decide for yourself! Support Wizzo: https://ko-fi.com/wizzo Wizzo's Scripts: https://github.com/wizzomafizzo/mrext To install the scripts, you can download them from his github and copy them right to your MiSTer's "scripts" folder. You can also enable his scripts via update_all, however not all will be available. As always, these long-form podcasts are also available as a video, with links on RetroRGB.com Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: ⁠https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html⁠ T-Shirts: ⁠https://www.retrorgb.com

Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from May 25th, 2023. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page. Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html These are also available as an audio-only podcast: https://anchor.fm/retrorgb T-Shirts: https://retrorgb.link/tshirts Amazon Recommended List: http://retrorgb.link/amazon TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links): 00:00  Welcome! 00:21  CRT picture wobbles when it rains 05:28  Does MiSTer without a case need a heatsink?  Can you use GunCon2 with DirectVideo? 09:37  Candy Cab control panel dimensions 10:46  Safest SMD capacitor removal method 14:09  Finding a modder to replace a Dreamcast AV port 16:16  Xbox - Internal HDMI vs adapter:  https://www.beharbros.com/xbox 22:02  HDMI audio - refresh rates and ARC 26:55 

This week's podcast is sponsored by YOU!  None of these would be possible without the monthly support of amazing people like yourself.  Please consider signing up, or just use our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you:  https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html More info & link to video version: http://retrorgb.com/week358.html T-Shirts:  https://retrorgb.link/tshirts All equipment used to shoot this video can be found here:  http://retrorgb.link/amazon  00:00  Thanks and goodbye to JLCPCB 00:57  Use PS2 Slim PSU on other consoles:  https://www.retrorgb.com/using-a-ps2-slim-power-adapter-with-classic-consoles.html 02:20  CRT Tester Guide:  https://www.retrorgb.com/in-depth-crt-tester-guides-posted-to-crtdatabase-com.html 04:16  This week’s Roundup is sponsored by YOU!:  https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html 04:37  Analogue Duo Pre-Orders:  https://www.retrorgb.com/analogue-duo-pre-orders-open-friday.html 10:15  GameCube BlueRetro Adapters:  https:

This week's podcast is sponsored by YOU!  None of these would be possible without the monthly support of amazing people like yourself.  Please consider signing up, or just use our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you:  https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html More info & link to audio-only version: http://retrorgb.com/week357.html T-Shirts:  https://retrorgb.link/tshirts All equipment used to shoot this video can be found here:  http://retrorgb.link/amazon  00:00  Welcome 00:53  Suikoden II Vinyl:  https://www.retrorgb.com/suikoden-ii-vinyl-soundtrack-launched.html 01:22  Kunai GC Modchip Available:  https://www.retrorgb.com/kunaigc-mod-chip.html 03:29  Castlevania SotN Sound Effects:  https://www.retrorgb.com/revealing-the-secrets-of-castlevania-symphony-of-the-night-sound-effects.html 05:07  Stellar Assault English Translation:  https://www.retrorgb.com/stellar-assault-ss-english-localization-released.html 06:59  Sharpen the Wii’s Output:  htt

I recently recorded an interview with Wendell from Level One Techs.  This was a fun "nerdversation" that covered everything from budget PC builds to scrutinizing Thunderbolt specs.  I feel like most people who follow RetroRGB will enjoy this one and I'm really looking forward to doing a follow-up at some point! Support Here:  https://www.patreon.com/level1 / https://www.floatplane.com/channel/level1techs YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/level1techsWebsite / Store / Forum:  https://www.level1techs.com/ As always, these long-form podcasts are also available as a video, with links on the main page:  ⁠https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-wendell-from-level1techs.html⁠ Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html T-Shirts: https://www.retrorgb.com/store.html All equipment used to shoot this video can

Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from May 11th, 2023. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page. Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html These are also available as an audio-only podcast: https://anchor.fm/retrorgb T-Shirts: https://retrorgb.link/tshirts Amazon Recommended List: http://retrorgb.link/amazon TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links): 00:00  Welcome! 00:17  HDMI to RF?:  https://amzn.to/3aho0wX + a VCR? Or get an HDMI to ATSC (lol, just buy another TV, it’s cheaper ;p):  https://amzn.to/436l0t5 03:13  Is it safe to leave a cartridge plugged into a console all the time? 06:10  iPad Screen / 1536p MiSTer tips 10:08  What adapters are people using for original controllers on MiSTer? 14:46  English dub of Castle Shikigami 2 for PS2 - Greate

In this week's #retrorgbweeklyroundup, I jump right into it.  What do you all think?: Enjoying the quicker start, or bring back the hello? Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you:  https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html More info & link to video version: http://retrorgb.com/week356.html T-Shirts:  https://retrorgb.link/tshirts All equipment used to shoot this video can be found here:  http://retrorgb.link/amazon  00:00  Welcome! 00:13  Flappy Chicken Neo Geo Homebrew:  https://www.retrorgb.com/new-neo-geo-mvs-aes-cd-homebrew-released.html 01:40  SNES2Neo:  https://www.retrorgb.com/snes2neo-controller-adapter-back-in-stock.html 03:04  Rent A Hero 1 English Translation:  https://www.retrorgb.com/english-translation-patch-released-for-rent-a-hero-no-1-on-the-sega-dreamcast.html 04:46  Remute C64 Album:  https://www.retrorgb.com/remutes-to-the-bone-c

I recently had the opportunity to talk with Alex, aka TapamN - The developer who did what many people in the retro scene thought was impossible:  Patching certain 480i-only games to run in 480p!  We discussed the discovery, as well as Dreamcast video output formats, resolutions, filters and how all might be able to be manipulated for our setups.  This is an audio-only interview, however I have it on YouTube above for anyone who prefers - Everyone else can find it on all podcast services, by searching for "RetroRGB TapamN": Forum Thread:  https://www.dreamcast-talk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=16508List of 480p Patchable DC Games:  https://consolemods.org/wiki/Dreamcast:List_of_VGA_Games_and_Patches This was an awesome conversation and I hope other dev's apply what was learned to other Dreamcast games!  I'd love to see an open source database put together, that would allow ODE's to toggle 240 / 480p support, as well as de-dithering, anti-aliasing...basically, having a GUI interface

Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from May 4th, 2023. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page. Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html These are also available as an audio-only podcast: https://anchor.fm/retrorgb T-Shirts: https://retrorgb.link/tshirts Amazon Recommended List: http://retrorgb.link/amazon TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links): 00:00  Welcome! 00:59  SNES Rear Cover:  https://console5.com/store/snes-super-nintendo-power-input-jack-replacement.html Big6 USB:  https://amzn.to/3n3zcU9 Big6 Genesis:  https://retrorgb.link/big6genesis Big6 Wireless:  https://retrorgb.link/big6wireless 05:10  Archiving Info:  https://consolemods.org/wiki/Main_Page 09:00  MiSTer having issues only with 1536p HDMI out - Try this cable 1.5ft:  https://a

This week's podcast is sponsored by JLCPCB!  Get 1-8 Layer PCB at $2. PCBA from $0 (Free Setup, Free Stencil)  Sign Up Here to Get $54 New User Coupons at - https://jlcpcb.com/?from=RetroRGB Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you:  https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html More info & link to audio-only version: http://retrorgb.com/week355.html T-Shirts:  https://retrorgb.link/tshirts All equipment used to shoot this video can be found here:  http://retrorgb.link/amazon  00:00  RetroRGB hat!:  https://retrorgb.link/hat 01:02  90’s VHS Nintendo vs Sega:  https://www.retrorgb.com/90s-nintendo-vs-sega-vhs-edition.html 02:32  WiFi-Enabled NES Fighting Game:  https://www.retrorgb.com/wifi-enabled-nes-fighting-game-pre-orders.html 05:19  Trying out JLCPCB’s Flex Cable Assembly Service (Sponsored Post) 07:40  Trip World GC/GBC Pre-Order:  https://www.retr

Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from April 27th, 2023. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page. Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html These are also available as an audio-only podcast: https://anchor.fm/retrorgb T-Shirts: https://retrorgb.link/tshirts Amazon Recommended List: http://retrorgb.link/amazon TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links): 00:00  Welcome! 00:29  Mark’s Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/markfixesstuff 03:01  Portable Monitor Review:  https://youtu.be/f3q49jn1Vz 05:02  Do PSU caps affect video quality? / 4KTV calibration tips? 11:45  OpenMVS:  https://www.retrorgb.com/openmvs.html / Direct-Wire Arcade Controllers:  https://www.retrorgb.com/direct-controller-input-mod.html 15:52  RCA cables keep popping out of BNC adapter

This week's podcast is sponsored by JLCPCB!  Get 1-8 Layer PCB at $2. PCBA from $0 (Free Setup, Free Stencil)  Sign Up Here to Get $54 New User Coupons at - https://jlcpcb.com/?from=RetroRGB Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you:  https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html More info & link to video version: http://retrorgb.com/week354.html T-Shirts:  https://retrorgb.link/tshirts All equipment used to shoot this video can be found here:  http://retrorgb.link/amazon  00:00  Welcome 00:24  New MiSTer Multisystem Accessories:  https://www.retrorgb.com/new-mister-multisystem-accessories.html 04:06  Intelli-Stick Interest Check:  https://www.retrorgb.com/intellivision-ii-arcade-stick-project.html 05:52  Sign for JLCPCB with this link, to Get $54 New User Coupons (sponsored post):  https://jlcpcb.com/?from=RetroRGB 07:48  Virtual Boy Ribbon Replacements: