I’m Bob, the founder of RetroRGB. If you’d like to support my work, please consider following me on social media, or even supporting via paid platforms; Those support services are what keeps the work I’m involved with and this site going. More about me below the links:
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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!
WARNING: This is still untested!!! Now onto the excitement… René from db Electronics has just published gerbers of Sega Triple Bypass board, the RGB & Audio bypass for all models of the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive. This is a board that (in my opinion) will soon become that standard install for Genesis 2 and […]
It looks like Another Metroid 2 Remake just got a very unexpected update!: https://www.reddit.com/r/AM2R/comments/92i687/am2r_141_release_w_android_support/ There seems to be a very long list of updates, including Android support! This is extremely exciting news for any Metroid II fans, as many people seem to agree that this is the best version of Metroid II and significantly more fun to […]
Here’s an interesting situation. Apparently, Bethesda Software threatened to sue someone for reselling a “new” copy of the PS4 game The Evil Within 2. Here’s an excerpt of the message sent to the seller (all underlines added by me for emphasis): “Unless you remove all Bethesda products, from your storefront, stop selling any and all Bethesda […]
Gamestop just opened pre-orders for the October North American release of the Commodore 64 Mini: https://bit.ly/2MHtfox Receiving generally positive reviews, the C64 Mini seems like a fun emulated version of the original. With support for a USB keyboard and the abaility to load your own games, it seems like the easiest way for a C64 enthusiast […]
Lakka, the excellent Linux-based emulation OS for arcade and console emulation just posted a new update: http://www.lakka.tv/articles/2018/08/12/lakka-211-with-raspberry-pi-3-b-plus-support/ Amongst many other additions, this update ads support for the Raspberry Pi 3 “B+”, which is the 2018 update from 2016’s “B” version that ads what reviewers called a “noticeable speed increase”. Lakka works well for both HDTV’s and with […]
Firebrandx has just opened pre-orders on his Sega Genesis 1 audio amp kit. This is an alternative to using the headphone amp to get stereo audio from the Genesis 1 and depending on your equipment, you might see a noticeable upgrade in sound quality; If you’re using the speakers in your PVM for audio, you […]
Mobiusstriptech has just created a 3D-printed adapter that allows you to use an off-the-shelf mini-rocker switch in place of the temperamental original Colecovision switch. I love mods like this no matter how simple, as they provide a very inexpensive way to solve a problem without permanently damaging the console; a #nocutmod. Contact him directly on […]
Forum user pzlate seems to be the first person to RGB-mod a NitroDS unit; A Nintendo DS developer unit that outputs video to both screens. Nitro DS units can output Composite and S-Video in either 240p or 480i modes, however none can natively output RGB. Some models (like the one pzlate had) use the same […]
According to Nintendo, Super Smash Bros for the Nintendo Switch will be released on December 7th as both a standard Switch game and an “Ultimate” limited edition that includes the game, a GameCube controller and the GameCube controller adapter. In my opinion, it’s great that they’re embracing the controller most people preferred for Smash, rather […]
I just reviewed the new RGB cable from Insurrection Industries: https://insurrectionindustries.com/product/super-nintendo-entertainment-system-rgb-scart-cable/ Overall, it appears to be a well-built cable that outputs the proper voltages your SCART equipment is expecting, making it perfectly safe to use. The video review below goes into the technical details, showing oscilloscope captures and a comparison to a fully-shielded cable. A […]
