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ZX Spectrum Next – Version 3

The team behind the FPGA-based ZX Spectrum Next has just successfully funded a follow-up Kickstarter.  This third production run includes a more powerful FPGA, as well as new cores for the Sinclair QL and Commodore 64.  Complete units start at about $400 and there’s options to upgrade the original two ZX Spectrum Next’s, board-only options […]

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Weekly Roundup #471

The Roundup is available as a video and on all audio-only podcast services, such as iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music and direct-download:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retrorgb If you enjoy these videos, 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 […]

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Namco System 2 Multi Pre-Orders

Darksoft has opened pre-orders on an arcade multi-kit for the Namco System 2.  For this to work, you’ll need a joystick game with a specific graphics board, so definitely check the thread (and list below) for all the details.  The price is about $550 and it should ship to customers this September.  More info after the […]

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Castlevania NES to SNES Conversion

Developer Rumbleminze recently released another NES to SNES conversion, this time for the original Castlevania game.  Like with Rumbleminze’s previous NES to SNES conversions, this is utilizing FastROM/HiROM to further speed up the data transfer.  That, combined with the SNES’ higher sprite limit should reduce (or completely eliminate) sprite flicker and slowdown.  This also includes rumble support, […]

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Natalie’s Game Boy Reverse Engineering

Natalie The Nerd has been archiving information needed to reverse engineer classic Nintendo handhelds and is hosting the information on her wiki for free.  This information includes scans of the PCB’s, as well as scans with the protective layer removed and the copper visible.  Natalie also has schematics and CPU pinouts for a few of […]

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Analogue 3D Shipping In August

Analogue has just sent out an email to people who pre-ordered the “3D”, stating their FPGA-based, 4K Nintendo 64 will ship in late August.  Analogue will be absorbing the tariff costs and no additional charges will be applied to people’s orders.  There’s still no footage of it in action, however they’re claiming reviews will be […]

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8Bitdo Pro 3 Controller

8Bitdo have just opened pre-orders on the latest version of their “Pro” controller.  This has some new features like Swappable Magnetic ABXY Buttons, which allow you to switch between Switch and Xbox layouts with the included button puller.  It also has TMR joysticks with 12-bit ADC sampling chip and it allows you to switch between […]

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Weekly Roundup #470

The Roundup is available as a video and on all audio-only podcast services, such as iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music and direct-download:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retrorgb If you enjoy these videos, 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 […]

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Downing’s 5th GeN64 Portable Nintendo 64 DIY Kit

Downing has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for a complete Nintendo 64 portabalization kit.  It includes almost everything you’d need to make a true handheld N64, including a 3D printed enclosure and boards/circuits designed by 4LayerTech.  You’ll still need to provide an original N64 and trim the motherboard, but the trimming required for this project […]