Weekly Roundup #127 Posted
Here’s this week’s roundup! Audio-only version here: http://www.retrorgb.com/podcast/?name=2018-12-12_127.mp3
Category: RetroRGB
SegaSonic Bros. Genesis Conversion (Sega System C2 Arcade Prototype)
Dustin M. O’Dell has converted the Sega System C2 Arcade prototype SegaSonic Bros. to the Sega Genesis, and posted a video of it playing perfectly and nearly complete. He says that all that’s left is to fix a few small things and polish it up. When complete, Dustin will release the ROM freely, and encourages […]
Arcade1Up “Jailbroken”???
Redditor BerryBerrySneaky has posted a guide showing how to access hidden menu’s of the Arcade1Up and access MAME, as well as add new games! All that’s needed is to solder a USB connector (such as the ones linked below) onto the motherboard, then plug in a keyboard and hit Escape! Check out the threads for […]
Coin Retro’s Datapath Vision Tutorial
Coin Retro just posted a tutorial on how to use the Datapath E1S to capture retro gaming consoles. This is something I plan on covering in-depth sometime in the future, but Coin Retro’s video is definitely good enough to get people started. A short description why a tutorial is needed: The Datapath Vision E1 and […]
“Game Boy Color” iPhone Case for $35
An updated version of last year’s “Game Boy iPhone Case” has been released, this time with a full color screen and compatibility with more phone models. It comes loaded with 36 “hit” games, such as “Marios Bros” and “Happy”…so take this for what it is: A cheap toy that makes for a kinda neat iPhone […]
Is $200 low enough for Arcade1UP’s Tempest?
Walmart has just dropped the price of the Tempest / Asteroids machine to $200. After Ray’s review last week, I pretty much gave up all hope on those machines…but at $200, maybe it’s worth revisiting. Will the spinner controls, arcade-style cabinet and LCD screen be cheaper than a DIY option? Honestly, I think it comes […]
DIY Game Genie for Atari 2600
Andy from element14 has just posted a video on how to make your own “game genie” cheat device for Atari 2600 cartridges. This mod uses the DE10 Nano, the same device used in the MiSTer FPGA setup!
gcomp / gscartsw status updates
Superg has posted a status update of the latest revision gscartsw: RGsB has been tested and all resolutions up to 1080i are now supported. The small batch made requires a few modifications before shipping The sync correction features is being looked at, but might wait until the next revision. Also, the 8×2 gcomp switch design […]
Rhythm Land – New Mega Drive Game with Music by Yuzo Koshiro Announced
Sega consoles never die, and there is no further proof needed than the amount of games announced for the Mega Drive over the last few years. The latest entry to step into the ring is Rhythm Land, by Columbus Circle. According to their website, the game will release
Panzer Dragoon and Panzer Dragoon Zwei Remakes Announced
The first two Panzer Dragoon games are getting a new lease on life according to developer Forever Entertaiment and Sega. Their announcement states that