I just had an opportunity to test out a “hybrid emulation” HDMI mod for the model 1 Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, called the Megaswitch HD. This internal kit taps directly into the console’s VDP and generates a fully digital, 1080p HDMI video signal. Analog video is untouched, so I was able to run both […]
FunnyPlaying is a company that’s made a name for itself by developing and selling quality mods for the entire line of Game Boy consoles. Their bread and butter are aftermarket backlit LCD kits, but they make many more mods and replacements parts for the Game Boy lineup, including shells, buttons, button membranes, and so much […]
While Analogue’s consoles are advertised as a way for retro gaming enthusiasts to enjoy their original physical libraries in high-fidelity, every one of their FPGA consoles eventually receives a semi-official “jailbreak” firmware that allows them to run game titles from the SD card slot. This trend continued yesterday with the release of a jailbreak for […]
Brendan aka BastichB 64k has just released the first part of an epic documentary about the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive. The almost six hour video covers a brief history of how the Genesis came to be, then jumps into game reviews from the launch until 1992. If you were looking for a comprehensive overview of […]
Over the last few weeks, there’s been quite a few firmware updates to the MemCard Pro2; A new memory card that works with the PlayStation 1, 2 and 3 (via USB save transfer). While there’s a long list of updates, I think the most relevant for the average user is its ability to detect what […]
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TR Fight Stick have recently updated their successfully funded Indiegogo campaign to reflect all the additions and changes since so many stretch goals were met. They’ve also partnered with Brook Gaming, which allowed them access to Brook’s low-latency controller converters and enabled support for more consoles. Even though the campaign is over, you can still […]
I enjoy playing old DOS and Windows games. However, I do not have the space for a dedicated Retro PC or multiple PC’s if I want machines for different era’s. To scratch my Retro PC itch, I’ve been using the PC emulator 86Box. It allows me to virtually build a Retro PC by choosing the […]
Released in Japan in 1999, and in North America and Europe in 2000 and 2001, respectively, The Legend of Dragoon is an odd example of a JRPG that found its financial footing in the West, rather than the East. Despite a middling critical reception and a release date that came at the tail-end of the […]
Sega Saturn Fixes were made to the Saturn core that helped the following games. Whizz Soukyuu Gurentai Batsugun There were also other general fixes that helped improve the accuracy of the core. Around 98.4% of the Saturn USA library is playable on the core. Playable doesn’t mean perfect, and there’s is still a lot of […]
