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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!
A full English translation is now available for the puzzle game Sakura Wars: Columns 2 (Hanagumi Taisen Columns 2). This game is set in the same fictional universe as Sakura Wars, but is a puzzle game, not part of the main series. There is a translation patch available for the main game as well, if […]
There’s been some reports of Pokémon Omega Ruby 3DS cart’s no longer booting. While the issue seemed a bit over-blown, it is something that’s happening to some people and Voultar thinks he might have a fix!: Opening the cart and re-flowing the chip seems to have solved the issue. It makes sense that these small “cartridges” […]
Developer Robert Peip has just implemented savestates into the NES core, for the MiSTer FPGA project. To get this feature, simply update using your favorite script; Mine is still update_all. You can also try setting up remote updating, if you’re a fellow IT nerd! To access, simply toggle the MiSTer menu while in game, then […]
Here’s this week’s roundup, available as a video, as well as audio-only on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and for direct-download: https://www.retrorgb.com/podcast/?name=2021-05-12_253.mp3 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 anyway, at […]
AxunWorks has just released a high quality enclosure that includes a MeanWell PSU and a voltage meter. You have a choice between a green or black panel color (for the front and rear), but the outer casing is the same color. Also, individual power adapters are sold separately for $15; Just make sure to select […]
I just updated the Video Capture section of the website, to reflect a major change in my capture method: I switched from using a customized OBS version, to using VirtualDub2. This could be helpful both for people looking to capture uncompressed, or people who use normal compression and just want a reliable method! Here’s links […]
In March, Forest of Illusion, a Twitter account designed for “Preserving Nintendo’s History”, posted a tweet about a SA-1 demonstration cartridge being available on eBay. The cartridge was undumped at that time and showed two mysterious demos: The first suggested a comparison between S-CPU (SNES CPU) and C-CPU (SA-1 CPU) and the next suggested a […]
Here’s a video that goes over everything you’d need to know about updating the firmware on your RetroTINK products. It’s a REALLY easy process, but I thought a quick runthrough showing all the models compatible with USB updating might be a help to some people. After you do it once though, it’s super quick to […]
Greg from LaserBear has just completed a project that replaces the rear battery door in your Sega Saturn, with a 3D-printed door that includes a SPDIF jack. This is designed to provide a convenient, no-cut solution for anyone performing a digital audio mod on a Saturn. The kit includes the door and SPDIF board/jack, but […]
Kevin Mellott, creator of devices like the HyperFlash32 and the Dreamcast link cable has just listed all of his products on a new web store: https://www.retroonyx.com/products Previously, you’d need to email Kevin directly for purchases, which isn’t the most efficient for anyone. At first, I imagine it wasn’t too bad, as some of Kevin’s items […]
