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Supporter Q&A #298 Feb 23, 2024

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Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from February 22nd, 2024. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page. Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: ⁠https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html⁠ These are also available as an audio-only podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/retrorgb⁠ T-Shirts: ⁠https://retrorgb.link/tshirts⁠ Amazon Recommended List: ⁠http://retrorgb.link/amazon

TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate / paid links that pay RetroRGB a commission on each sale. Even if links are currently not affiliate, I may update them with one, should a partner list that item for sale in the future):

00:00 Welcome

00:08 What features I’d like to see in the RT4K?: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink.html

04:56 Satellaview F-Zero?: https://youtu.be/sDcrM706gws

05:57 Crosspoint output sync voltage?: https://www.retrorgb.com/30-oscilloscope-for-retro-and-arcade-gamers.html

09:13 Composite to RGB converters?

12:27 VHS through Koryuu - VHS into RT4K

17:58 RGB to YPbPr Issues

20:09 Power on PVM from power strip?

21:50 Old PC on D24 BVM

24:45 Hangover food story?

27:25 PSU shell replacement? Next gen of consoles to need recaps?

29:36 Bringing people into this hobby: https://youtu.be/TdfFnR-hOK8

32:35 Thank you! https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Weekly Roundup #397 Feb 21, 2024

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To help support the channel, please consider signing up for monthly services, or just use our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

More info & link to video version: http://www.retrorgb.com/week397.html

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00:00 Welcome

00:18 Death Crimson 2 Translation: https://www.retrorgb.com/english-translation-patch-released-for-death-crimson-2-altar-of-melanito-on-the-sega-dreamcast.html

03:03 RT4K Rear S-Video & Composite Adapter: https://www.retrorgb.com/rear-composite-s-video-adapter-for-the-retrotink-4k.html

07:42 Transparent SNES Controllers: https://www.retrorgb.com/transparent-snes-sfc-controller-shells.html

10:36 VCR as Demodulator: https://www.retrorgb.com/use-a-vcr-for-rf-to-composite-and-more.html

13:57 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-vendetta-exidy-games-more.html

16:13 The Legend of Dragoon PC Port: https://www.retrorgb.com/beloved-ps1-jrpg-the-legend-of-dragoon-is-getting-its-very-own-pc-port.html

17:18 Virtual Retro PC (86box): https://www.retrorgb.com/virtual-build-your-own-retro-pc-with-86box.html

19:49 Octopus Fight Stick: https://www.retrorgb.com/project-update-octopus-arcade-fight-stick.html

22:07 Retro Castle Dual RAM MiSTer: https://www.retrorgb.com/retro-castle-mister-kits.html

24:07 Thank you!!! https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Supporter Q&A #297 Feb 16, 2024

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Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from February 15th, 2024. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page. Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html These are also available as an audio-only podcast: https://anchor.fm/retrorgb T-Shirts: https://retrorgb.link/tshirts Amazon Recommended List: http://retrorgb.link/amazon

TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate / #paidlinks that pay RetroRGB a commission on each sale. Even if links are currently not affiliate, I may update them with one, should a partner list that item for sale in the future):

00:00 Welcome

00:08 CEC / ARC Follow-Up

01:58 MiSTer Y/C Active MikeS Adapter: https://retrorgb.link/retrocastle

05:20 Convert a RAD2x to be universal?: https://www.retrorgb.com/rad2x.html

07:02 Bluetooth controllers for classic consoles?

09:06 Who would win in a fight? 🙂

10:04 Can monthly supporters have ad-free content?

16:05 Is the PSIO an option?

17:29 Thoughts on Sony LMD-2451W?

19:44 Normalize consoles to the same levels?

24:28 Repair 3DS PSU?

27:16 Straighten crimped controller cables

29:24 Composite Video to OSSC: https://www.retrorgb.com/koryuu-transcoder-1st-look.html

31:28 RT4K HDMI-in issues with PixelFX & GCVideo products?

35:49 Thank you! https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Weekly Roundup #396 Feb 14, 2024

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More info & link to audio-only version: http://www.retrorgb.com/week396.html

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00:00 Welcome

00:18 Majyūō: King of Demons re-release: https://www.retrorgb.com/majyuo-king-of-demons-collectors-edition.html

02:20 RetroTINK 4K Firmware Update: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink-4k-firmware-update-v1-2-1.html

09:09 HyperFlash 32 New Pre-Order Batch: https://www.retrorgb.com/new-batch-of-eink-virtual-boy-flash-carts-announced.html

10:40 New MsMadLemon Album: https://www.retrorgb.com/ms-mad-lemon-new-album-step-inside.html

13:44 Lost Satellaview F-Zero Content: https://www.retrorgb.com/lost-satellaview-f-zero-content-recreated-by-fans.html

15:35 Nomad 3D Printed Shell: https://www.retrorgb.com/3d-printing-is-changing-the-way-we-think-about-retro-video-game-preservation.html

19:14 DAC Discussion with Kuro: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-dac-talk-with-kuro.html

23:01 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-parodius-da-saturn-nintendo-64-tapto-more.html

27:37 7800 Game Drive: https://www.retrorgb.com/7800-game-drive-from-sag-gets-free-rikki-vikki.html

31:01 Thank you!!! https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Interview: Dac Talk With Kuro Feb 12, 2024

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Here's an interview / discussion with Kuro Houou - A dev who's been doing excellent analysis work on Digital to Analog converters, or "DAC's". We go over the basics of what common issues are, as well as details about how to test yourself and why we put so much effort into making sure people are using the best one's possible. As always, these long-form chats are also available on all podcast services - Just search your favorite app for "RetroRGB Kuro" to listen there instead.

Follow Kuro on Social Media: https://twitter.com/kurohouou
HDFury 4: https://amzn.to/3wjorkI
More DAC's: https://retrorgb.link/cheapdac
Full Technical Document: https://tinyurl.com/dacanalysis
Test Results: https://tinyurl.com/dactestresults

Please assume all links are affiliate / paidlinks that pay RetroRGB a commission on each sale. Even if links are currently not affiliate, I may update them with one, should a partner list that item for sale in the future.

...and if you'd like to see the Retro Castle case we discuss demo'd, please check out this video here: https://youtu.be/WTeJ1eJJx-4

Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Supporter Q&A #296 Feb 09, 2024

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Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from February 8th, 2024. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page. Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html These are also available as an audio-only podcast: https://anchor.fm/retrorgb T-Shirts: https://retrorgb.link/tshirts Amazon Recommended List: http://retrorgb.link/amazon TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):

00:00 Welcome

00:28 GunCon + Scaler Dropouts Follow-Up

02:58 Analogue DAC Audio Clipping?

04:56 Component Video Distribution Amp & Controller Extension cables

11:05 Best digital-only MiSTer case: https://www.retrorgb.com/retro-castle-mister-kits.html

14:55 What about old VIVO cards for analog output?

17:42 Xbox component over SCART: https://www.retrogamingcables.co.uk/xbox/XBOX-original-YPbPr-component-video-SCART-Cable-for-use-on-OSSC-Open-Source-Scan-Conveter?tracking=5543fb4c077bb

20:26 Portable LCD screen for NES testing???

22:59 Convert SDR to HDR?: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink.html

24:28 RT4K Proper Temperature?: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink-4k-wall-mount-fan-kit.html

27:22 Thank you! https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Weekly Roundup #395 Feb 07, 2024

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More info & link to audio-only version: http://www.retrorgb.com/week395.html

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All equipment used to shoot this video can be found here: http://retrorgb.link/amazon

00:00 New T-Shirts!: https://retrorgb.link/tshirts

00:45 PS1 Germs English Translation: https://www.retrorgb.com/germs-the-bizarre-open-world-ps1-horror-game-is-now-playable-in-english.html

02:03 New cheap SCART switch: https://www.retrorgb.com/rgb-scart621-switch.html

04:48 Mega Man NES to SNES: https://www.retrorgb.com/mega-man-nes-to-snes-port.html

09:30 GroovyMiSTer Tutorial: https://www.retrorgb.com/use-a-mister-fpga-to-connect-a-pc-to-a-crt-with-groovy-mister.html

11:45 MemCardPro2 Demo’d: https://www.retrorgb.com/memcard-pro-2-for-the-playstation-2-is-amazing.html

14:46 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-quartet-mistex-groovy-mister-n64-more.html

18:27 RetroTINK Remote Mount: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink-remote-mount-4k-5x-premium.html

19:43 PAL N64 S-Video Restore: https://www.retrorgb.com/pal-n64-s-video-restore-flex-cable.html

23:48 eBay Partner Network help 🙁

Supporter Q&A #295 Feb 02, 2024

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Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from February 1st, 2024. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page. Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html These are also available as an audio-only podcast: https://anchor.fm/retrorgb T-Shirts: https://retrorgb.link/tshirts Amazon Recommended List: http://retrorgb.link/amazon TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):

00:00 Welcome

00:07 HDFury DAC Deals: https://hdfury.com/product/insane-deals/

05:45 GunCon RGB SCART Cables

10:19 SNAC Adapters

13:58 PC to PVM

17:01 Dedicated downscaler for Wii splitting

20:48 RetroNAS + Video Server = UnRAID?: https://www.retrorgb.com/install-retronas-in-an-unraid-vm.html

24:55 gscart/gcomp repair

28:13 Streaming box on a CRT?: https://www.retrorgb.com/480i-downscalers-tested.html

30:19 Zero Tolerance with a Mega Sg??: https://youtu.be/zM-lovpkp1I

32:41 VHS & LD Capture: https://youtube.com/live/BsIjaqXjMkY

39:29 MiSTer Update_All Overscan

40:17 Strain relief for Retro Carts

44:06 SNES Sound Board preventing boot

46:58 Thank you! https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Weekly Roundup #394 Jan 31, 2024

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More info & link to video version: http://www.retrorgb.com/week394.html

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00:00 Welcome

00:31 Ender Lilies Modern Metroidvania: https://www.retrorgb.com/popular-metroidvania-ender-lilies-new-eu-physical-release-review.html

01:40 Saturn Bomberman Bonus Stages: https://www.retrorgb.com/saturn-patch-unlocks-hidden-bonus-stages-in-bomberman-fight.html

02:44 Wacky Frame Rate of NES Jekyll and Hyde: https://www.retrorgb.com/the-wacky-frame-rate-and-game-engine-of-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde-nes-behind-the-code-leveled-up.html

05:01 SNES Video Output Explained: https://www.retrorgb.com/snes-video-output-explained.html

08:55 Voultar’s 2-CHIP SNES Mod: https://www.retrorgb.com/voultars-new-2chip-snes-mods-reviewed.html

14:21 GameBoy Color Dev Kit: https://www.retrorgb.com/an-up-close-look-at-a-rare-game-boy-color-development-kit-prototype.html

15:56 Gamepadla Controller Lag Test: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-john-anna-from-gamepadla.html

23:22 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-groovymister-sega-saturn-n64-more.html

30:45 HyperBoy In Stock: https://www.retrorgb.com/hyperboy-virtual-boy-rom-cart-now-available-at-sag.html

32:45 Display Calibration Video: https://www.retrorgb.com/stop-calibrate-and-listen-crt-calibration-made-simple-video.html

35:15 Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore Pre-Order: https://www.retrorgb.com/arzette-the-jewel-of-faramore-pre-order.html

38:43 I finally mounted my camera!

Interview With John & Anna from Gamepadla Jan 29, 2024

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Here's an interview with John and Anna, from Gamepadla: A software-based input lag testing solution that also offers a hardware-test option for extremely accurate results. I'm such a fan of any solution that makes lag testing easier and it would be hard to get much more accurate than this! Please check out their website, both to download the software and try yourself, as well as to see current latency results:

Main Site: https://gamepadla.com/
Creating The GPDL: https://youtu.be/epm2li1hrK8Main
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@john_punch

...and if you're interested in how to run these tests using the MiSTer FPGA project, check out Louis' video, as well as the livestreams we did: https://youtu.be/6GGkVAi2db0 / https://youtube.com/live/sLsBhuJXpW0 / https://youtube.com/live/zhfk9GNFNWE

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