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Kytor SCART to Extron Crosspoint Adapters

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 […]

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VMUPro – 1st Look

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 […]

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8Bitdo Hitbox Arcade Controller

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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Weekly Roundup #462

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VirtualBoy Bluetooth Controller Adapter

Stone Age Gamer is now selling a RetroOnyx bluetooth controller adapter for the Nintendo Virtual Boy.  This is based off Darthcloud’s open source Blueretro platform, that offers some of the lowest bluetooth latency ever recorded when used with a fast controller.  There are Boot and Reset buttons right on the adapter, which take the place of the original […]

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1st Look: Transparent SNES / SFC Controller Shells

Retro Game Restore has just sent me production samples of their Super Nintendo / Super Famicom transparent controller shells.  The quality is exactly what you’d expect from RGR and the colors seem to match the corresponding case colors perfectly.  You’ll need to use the *buttons, membranes and screws from your original controller though and as […]

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Braided SNES/SFC Controller Cable

J&T Studio has just started selling braided controller cable replacements for Super Nintendo and Super Famicom controllers.  These are aiming to be as high quality as their braided NES controller cables and come in two sizes: A shorter SFC length and longer SNES length.  The prices are about $18-$20, but they’re on sale now for […]

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BKM-68x Alternatives Back In Stock

Martin Hejnfelt’s homebrew 68x input cards for A-Series Sony BVM monitors are now back in stock and ready to ship.  This is the basic BNC version that includes a 75 Ohm termination switch on-board: Flip them on to use just the inputs, or turn them off if you’d like to use the passthrough circuit to send […]

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VMUPro Pre-Orders Open

Pre-orders are now open for the VMUPro: A Dreamcast version of the Memcard Pro, in a standard Sega VMU form factor.  It’s available in seven different colors, some solid and some transparent.  The price is about $80 plus shipping and they’re due to ship in October.  Check out the sale page for all the info […]