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Like many people who are probably reading this site, I grew up playing consoles like the SNES and Genesis, which featured styles of games that aren’t nearly as common today. While I love new games and in many ways they can be far superior, they’re not always the style or experience someone is looking for. Some of the biggest pet peeves of modern games are loading times, constant software updates and often long “training sessions” required before the gameplay even starts. Heck, even many of the games are significantly longer! Someone looking to game during the small bits of free time they might have, often look to classic consoles and handhelds that provide a way to just jump in and start playing; Many classic games can be completed within an hour and are a satisfying experience.
The most common styles of games found on those platforms are different too. There are similar games available for newer consoles, like Shovel Knight, The New Super Mario Bros, Ori and the Blind Forest and (of course) Axiom Verge. Still, the amount of 2D vs 3D graphic games made is very small, so I often find that to enjoy that style, you need to go back to some of the classic consoles, which was the original catalyst for this site…
The journey to experience retro video game awesomeness started in October 2011 when I discovered a (low quality) Retro Controller Adapter for the Wii. After a few months of playing virtual console games on my Wii via the adapter, it started to feel like a tease; I got to use the original controller, but I missed the look of a CRT, as well as not having any lag on my games!
I soon realized if I wanted a “real” experience, I had to get the real thing and as a result, I ended up building the Retro Cart. I was happy playing all the old games the way they were meant to be played, on the original hardware, on a high quality CRT TV that brought out the best in the older games. After that project, I thought I was done…
Then, I re-discovered RGB and my retro video game life changed forever (I knew about RGB as a kid, but it was so unfathomably expensive back then that I just put it out of my mind). Even though it was less than three months from the time I completed the Retro Cart, I knew I had to start over. I was able to use most of the same equipment I already purchased, but there were some key differences. I dug so deep into it, that I decided to document exactly what I went though via a Google Doc, just in case “a few of my friends” ever wanted to do the same. I eventually gathered so much information that Cousin Scott suggested I make it into a website, so if other people wanted to walk down the same path, they could skip all the research and follow one easy to read guide. Hopefully I succeeded!
Remute has just opened pre-orders on his latest album, titled ‘Living Electronics’, which is due to ship in September. This will be released as a Game Boy cartridge and can be played on real hardware, with audio generated by the console itself. The total price after shipping is about $40 and please note that Bandcamp […]
When I posted the RetroTINK 5x review, I showed it used with a shielded, flat SCART cable sold by Retro Gaming Cables in the UK. Unfortunately, I got so caught up in the RT5x that I totally forgot to post the review of the cable!! If you bought one based on it’s aesthetics alone, don’t […]
Modern Vintage Gamer recently posted a video about how the Game Boy Advance knew when a Game Boy / Game Boy Color game was being inserted. The quick answer is GBA carts toggle a physical switch that enabled GBA mode, however this video goes into detail about the software side of things…including how GBC games […]
Here’s this week’s roundup, available as a video, as well as audio-only on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify and many others as well as direct-download: 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 […]
Displaced Gamers has once again released an amazing video describing exactly why some consoles like the Atari 2600 don’t play nicely with flat-panel TV’s. The question is simple: Why do some 2600 games, as well as some SNES games not work through the OSSC or RT5x in framelock mode on certain displays and capture cards? […]
Retro Labs has just opened sales on their remote control overlay for the RetroTINK 5x. The price is $10 CAD, which came to about $11 USD after shipping to NYC. RT5x Remote Overlay: https://retrolabs.com/mods/retrotink-5x-remote-control-overlay-decal Purchase all RetroTINK Products via multiple vendors worldwide here: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink.html I love everything about this: Mike used a generic remote control to […]
Last year, I got one of Retro Game Restore‘s awesome clear shells for my PC Engine console. The kit also contained a new shell for my controller, which presented a conundrum; My console shell was in bad condition and I was happy to swap it with a replacement, but my controller was still in great […]
Yahel from Wresting With Gaming has just posted a new documentary, this time about one of the most iconic games of the 16-bit era: Super Mario Kart. The video goes into detail about how a game that was originally intended as F-Zero 2 (2-player), evolved into a franchise that’s still a major part of Nintendo’s […]
UPDATED 06/19: Cable/Harware requirements have been expanded. See below… Mike Chi has just released another firmware for the RetroTINK 5x that adds an interesting feature: The ability to automatically scale the Game Boy Interface software to 6x, 7x and 8x. Here’s links to everything you need, with lots more info below the RT5x updating instructional […]
I recently saw a SCART cable made by the company Belkin, that had a round cable coming out of the center of each connector, as apposed to the standard angled connector you’ll normally find on SCART cables. I wanted to give it a try for use with the RT5x, as well as other devices were […]
