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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!
Developer Robert Peip has just released his FPGA core for the Atari Lynx handheld console. This core is merged with the main project and running your favorite update script should automatically install it; I’ve been using ‘update_all’ these days. After updating, simply copy your games to the Atari Lynx folder and start playing! update_all script: https://github.com/theypsilon/Update_All_MiSTer […]
Tito from Macho Nacho productions recently posted a video about another new IPS screen mod for the Game Boy Color called the “Q5”. This screen is the largest ever released for the GBC and performs well, however it requires a lot of case cutting; Please use an aftermarket shell and don’t ruin an original (more […]
The MiSTer FPGA project is an amazing way to experience lag-free recreations of classic consoles and arcade boards, lag-free, on both modern and analog displays. This video shows how a took a new product called the MiSTerCade and interfaced the MiSTer into a real arcade machine. It was a lot of fun and I hope […]
A new open-source project has been released that allows you to mod a Nintendo DS Lite (not the original or DSi) for composite video output. While this doesn’t have the features and quality of an HDMI mod like the GBA Consolizer, it’s one of the only solutions out there for people who want to capture […]
The fan port of Castlevania to the Intellivision that we previously discussed is now available to purchase! John Hancock did a great video above that shows an unboxing, as well as gameplay – Overall the entire thing seems to be excellent quality. Definitely check out the video if you’re interested. Purchase the game here: http://intellivisionrevolution.com/store I […]
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=2021-03-17_245.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 […]
Here’s an interview / podcast with James aka Saint from RetroHQ. I had a great time discussing James’ career creating games spanning from modern consoles, all the way back to working with Argonaut games in the 90’s! Of course, we also discussed his ROM carts and their history, as well as other general nerdiness. Neo […]
Wrestling With Gaming just posted a video telling the story of why the Sega Genesis cartridges made by Electronic Arts look different from the standard Sega releases. While this is a story that’s been told a few times before, Yahel presents the story in a way that’s both educational and entertaining: The video is a […]
As promised, the complete files for the open source Neo Geo MV1C project called the Open MVS have been released. This includes the full design files for the 3D printed cover, as well as the electronics inside that allow it to connect your MV1c arcade board safely to any SCART device. Main Open MVS page: https://www.retrorgb.com/openmvs.html […]
Retro Ralph has just started a new “reality TV series” called Arcade Pickers, available on his YouTube channel. If you’re a retro gamer, who loves shows like Auction Hunters and Fixer Upper, this show is absolutely for you. I’ll be honest, reality TV isn’t my thing. I can offer this though: Arcade Pickers is a really well […]
