Bob

XboxHD+ Firmware v2.1

MakeMHz has just released a massive firmware update for the XboxHD+ internal HDMI kit for the original Xbox.  There’s new features, buxfixes, tweaks and tons more!  I strongly recommend checking out the release link below for details, but I also provided a summary below.  To get this new firmware, either connect your console to a […]

Bob

Weekly Roundup #310

Here’s this week’s roundup, sponsored by JLCPCB! Spend only $2 for 5pcs 1-4 layer PCBs ; PCBA from $0:  https://jlcpcb.com/DRE The Roundup is available as a video and on all audio-only podcast services, such as iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music and direct-download: If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting this channel via monthly […]

Bob

BVM “H-Series” SMS Fix?

The Sony BVM D9H and D14H series monitors, don’t have a built in “VCR Mode”, which results in a “sync curl” at the top of the screen.  Martin, creator of the BVM replacement cards has discovered a fix for SMS consoles (demonstrated by Chris Valdez above), however PC Engine / TG-16 consoles still have the […]

Bob

Clear PlayStation Shell Pre-Orders

Multiple stores have opened pre-orders on a “Crystal White” clear shell for the PlayStation 1.  Please note that these pre-orders are complete shells, but do not include controller and memory card port replacements;  Those aren’t finalized and won’t be available until next year.  The cases are compatible with 5500 / 7000 / 7500 / 9000 […]

Bob

PC Engine Ribbon Cable Replacement

PC Engine consoles are a two-piece design, with the main motherboard bolted to the bottom shell and the HUCard slot bolted to the top.  These two pieces are mated together using a ribbon cable, with each of the 72 pins soldered directly to each board.  These cables have started to fail and replacing them is […]

SaturnDave (Sega Saturn, SHIRO!)

Saturn’s 3D Control Pad Has Gone Wireless

Back in November of 2021, SHIRO! reported on some exciting work in progress by two individuals (Drew Kenaz & Izzi Patrick) to make Saturn’s 3D Analog Control Pad completely wireless. After nearly 8 months, significant progress has been made, and here we’ll bring folks up to speed on how all of this came together from […]