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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!
Game-tech recently opened new pre-orders on UltraHDMI kits. There’s still a few remaining, so if you’re interested, now’s the time to order! The last batch took about four months to arrive, but hopefully this one will arrive sooner. UltraHDMI upgrade kit – 1080p for your N64!
I’ve recently had some rekindled interest in laserdisc players, as (in my opinion) watching analog videos sources like LD and VHS are best on RGB monitors. One question I’ve always wondered about both formats is why hasn’t anyone released a direct-capture method? Some way to bypass the analog outputs and just get the raw, direct […]
Engadget just posted a video interview with Super Meat Boy creator Tommy Refenes, where they talk about the original game and the new “endless runner” sequel: https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/15/super-meat-boy-forever-tommy-refenes-indie-interview-e3/
FirebrandX used an audio probe to test the entire audio circuit of the SSDS3 to find where the interference started. He narrowed it down to one part of the circuit that wasn’t built to spec. According to FBX: The problem was in the Vref circuit to the op-amp, which Terraonion missed putting in a decoupling […]
A new supergun has just been announced by Frank_fjs called the “Sentinel Supergun”. There’s still some time before they’ll be available but pricing will be as follows: $70 for just the supergun board without negatron, video hat or any cables. $130 for the Supergun board with: – 4 x PCB feet – Negatron – Video […]
They’ve added high-quality connectors for a few different consoles: New Plugs for custom A/V or RGB cable building:We've recently added SNES, N64, Wii, Wii-U, PS1, and PS2 Multi AV… Posted by Console5 on Friday, June 15, 2018
It looks like Retro Gaming Cables has received a new batch of Dreamcast connectors to be used in their upcoming RGB cable. This cable will support 240p & 480i just like their current cable, but will also include a sync-combiner circuit that allows 480p to pass-though SCART as well! This means people with 490p-compatible monitors […]
Someone just posted an RGB/YPbPr input card that’s compatible with some JVC, Panasonic and Ikegami RGB monitors. I have not personally tested one of these, but if they work as described, it will be a great way to add RGB inputs to a monitor that didn’t come with them: https://www.ebay.com/itm/173364277687
The top shell fits beautifully, and all of the screw posts line up really nicely. The botttom shell needs 0.5mm of clearance on all sides that should be simple enough. I will adjust the radius of the corners, to make it look more uniform with the case. A great first test. pic.twitter.com/VyjwqZS45f — Greg Collins […]
https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controller It’s good to see a major company take notice of the need for controllers that can be used by people with disabilities. Before this, we had to rely on amazing organizations like https://warfighterengaged.org and https://stackup.org to make custom controllers. I don’t see the adaptive controller as “competition” for those private companies though! In fact, with […]
