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Supporter Q&A #294 Jan 26, 2024

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Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from January 25th, 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

00:11 HDMI ARC & CEC Follow-Up

01:55 MiSTer WiFi & Bluetooth: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister.html

05:11 RGB-Pi: https://www.rgb-pi.com/

07:26 Power Strips?

10:02 MiSTer MultiSystem SNAC / DE-10 Pricing

14:23 Wireless Audio?

16:38 HDMI Cables, PS3-compatible devices, RS232

21:22 Tectoy Genesis consoles in Brazil

23:01 Doom music’s weird creation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4FNBMZsqrY&t=24m48s

25:06 Direct Video DAC’s that don’t drop between resolutions.

26:44 Sync on composite PS2 cable

29:39 VHS capture

34:38 Nostalgic movies?

37:06 Extron HDMI Switches?: https://ebay.us/QBQZfc

38:33 Camera Talk (not retro-related)

44:56 Thank you! https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Weekly Roundup #393 Jan 24, 2024

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00:00 Welcome

00:19 Jaguar GameDrive: https://www.retrorgb.com/jaguar-gamedrive-back-in-stock.html

01:35 Smash Remix Romhack: https://www.retrorgb.com/smash-remix-rom-hack-receives-new-update.html

02:38 Armored Core Dual-Analog Patches: https://www.retrorgb.com/full-dual-analog-movement-now-available-for-all-ps1-ps2-and-psp-armored-core-games.html

03:53 Avermedia Live Gamer 2.1 Capture Card: https://www.retrorgb.com/avermedia-live-gamer-2-1-for-120-144hz-passthrough.html

06:40 Atlantis MiSTer Kit: https://www.retrorgb.com/atlantis-an-11-mini-itx-mister-board.html

10:21 Retro Castle MiSTer Kits: https://www.retrorgb.com/retro-castle-mister-kits.html

18:43 Saturn 240p Test Suite: https://www.retrorgb.com/artemio-urbinas-240p-test-suite-finally-hits-saturn.html

20:29 SuperGrafx Restoration: https://www.retrorgb.com/a-detailed-restoration-of-the-supergrafx.html

23:29 Lu's MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-saturn-nintendo-64-mistex-more.html

27:25 Neo Geo / Jaguar / 3DO Bluetooth Adapters: https://www.retrorgb.com/humble-bazooka-bluetooth-adapters-at-sag.html

29:11 Elgato FaceCam Pro: https://amzn.to/48DcvsA

Supporter Q&A #293 Jan 19, 2024

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Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from January 18th, 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

00:05 HDMI ARC & CEC Issues

06:01 Japanese N64 with US PSU

07:25 Getting an MS DOS-focused PC?

10:52 Tips for capturing 1600x1200

14:17 Arcooda monitor issues

16:39 Philips CRT Monitor: https://www.philips.com.au/c-p/107E61_75/43-cm-17-inch-xga / Try this DAC: https://amzn.to/44HsIu0

20:11 Dreamcast ODE Choice

22:37 What would my moves be in an MK hack?

23:40 Webcam / New Videos / Thank you! https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Weekly Roundup #392 Jan 17, 2024

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00:00 Welcome

00:18 Internal PS1 Bluetooth: https://www.retrorgb.com/playstation-1-internal-blueretro-kit.html

01:26 Portal N64 Port Removed: https://www.retrorgb.com/portal-64-receives-takedown-notice.html

02:44 Casio Loopy Flash Cart: https://www.retrorgb.com/floopy-drive.html

04:02 MemCard Pro2 Case: https://www.retrorgb.com/memcard-pro2-3d-printed-case.html

05:08 RT4K HDMI Auto-Crop Firmware: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink-4k-firmware-version-1-1-0-released.html

09:10 OSSC & Pro Firmware: https://www.retrorgb.com/ossc-classic-pro-firmware-updates.html

11:16 Project Neon Neo Geo: https://www.retrorgb.com/neo-geo-shmup-project-neon-enters-pcb-production.html

13:14 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-retrotink-compatibility-24-bit-cores-sega-saturn-more.html

18:42 Psudo Saturn Kai Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/major-update-to-pseudo-saturn-kai-satiator-menu-kai-released.html

20:58 XBHD Fixes, New Rev Still Overpriced: https://www.retrorgb.com/eon-xbhd-new-version-reviewed-replacements-available.html

24:19 VHS / LaserDiscComb Filter Stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/BsIjaqXjMkY

29:20 Thank you!!! https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Supporter Q&A #292 Jan 12, 2024

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Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from January 11th, 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 RT4K BFI vs TV’s Built-in BFI / Long analog cables from game room

05:33 TV’s or Monitors with RT4K built in?

09:39 EDFX for PCE: https://retrorgb.link/edfx / https://krikzz.com/our-products/cartridges/edfx.html

13:09 Ibara 240p Patch: https://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?t=17808

13:56 Extron Crosspoint Signals Through RT4K

18:00 Upcoming RGB to Composite converter

22:43 MiSTer into RT4K: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/terasic-inc/P0496/6817231 / https://youtu.be/F5__shDTYMQ / https://youtu.be/icRuUh8SIC0

27:22 S-Video to dsub adapter for RT4K

30:21 HDMI Switch into RT4K?

35:11 OSSC & Component Video Cable Issues? https://www.retrorgb.com/playstation2.html

37:47 SNES MACS Rifle: https://youtu.be/0eKc5OoVCGY

39:03 NYC Must-Try Foods

42:39 Thank you! https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Weekly Roundup #391 Jan 10, 2024

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00:00 New Zip Hoodie!: https://retrorgb.link/tshirts

01:10 Remute’s Jaguar Soundtrack: https://www.retrorgb.com/remutes-there-is-hope-atari-jaguar-up-for-pre-order.html

03:21 Golden Axe 32x: https://www.retrorgb.com/golden-axe-32x-now-works-on-real-hardware.html

05:16 Tomb Raider 32x: https://www.retrorgb.com/sega-32x-tomb-raider-is-now-a-thing.html

06:27 New GameCube ODE (keep original drive!): https://www.retrorgb.com/flippy-drive-notification-list.html

11:33 Sharp-Scale Retro Game Footage: https://www.retrorgb.com/sharp-scale-retro-game-footage.html

18:17 Wobbling Pixels RT4K Profile Update & Tutorial: https://www.retrorgb.com/wobbling-pixels-rt4k-profile-update-tutorial.html

22:56 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-neo-geo-pocket-smash-tv-total-carnage-playable-overclocked-n64-more.html

36:52 Every Version of Road Rash Compared: https://www.retrorgb.com/every-road-rash-version-tested.html

40:05 Accidental YT blocks :(

Supporter Q&A #291 Jan 05, 2024

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Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from January 3rd, 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

00:11 Ethnic Food Spots in NYC? (Queens!)

02:31 Tips for working with content creators to test and promote new products

13:03 Converting a 480i PS2 port back to it’s original 240p arcade resolution.

16:13 A fun “why you need a scaler” story

18:40 HD CRT scaling tips

23:37 RT4K BFI For 24p Movies

28:25 Put HDMI modded consoles in passthrough mode for RT4K use. OR, use the decimation: https://youtu.be/SMkimgEwWXs

31:51 HDMI Switches, Splitters & Audio Extractors on the RT4K

36:22 Xbox mods & heat issues?

40:23 Thank you! https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Weekly Roundup #390 Jan 03, 2024

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00:00 Welcome

00:24 Xbox Replacement Shells: https://www.retrorgb.com/og-xbox-replacement-console-shells.html

02:36 GBS-Control Internal HDMI Output: https://www.retrorgb.com/gbs2hdmi-adapters-for-gbs-control.html

05:31 Sony BVM/PVM Documents: https://www.retrorgb.com/sony-pdf-sorting-project.html

06:57 Dreamcast VM2 Review: https://www.retrorgb.com/dreamcast-vm2-overview-and-review-video.html

09:17 Power Supply Safety Discussion: https://www.retrorgb.com/power-supply-safety-discussion.html

18:05 Ganbare Goemon Spiritual Successor: https://www.retrorgb.com/ganbare-goemons-spiritual-successor-is-here-review.html

20:00 DIY Handheld Emulation Kit: https://www.retrorgb.com/an-awesome-diy-emulation-handheld-the-retrolite.html

22:47 14L5 Bose Speaker Stands: https://www.retrorgb.com/bose-companion-2-series-ii-stands-for-pvm-14l5.html

25:13 ConsoleMods Wiki 2nd Anniversary: https://www.retrorgb.com/the-consolemods-wikis-second-anniversary.html

28:30 Thank you!!! https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Power Supply & Safety Discussion Dec 30, 2023

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Here's a podcast-style discussion on power supplies, featuring Mike Chi, Voultar and René. While this gets pretty nerdy and detailed at times, we wanted to openly discuss the issues with using aftermarket power supplies, as well as safe options for people interested. As usual, these long-form chats are available on all podcast services; Just search your favorite app for "RetroRGB Power" and you'll find it. Lots more details after the links:

Quality Aftermarket PSU's: https://www.retrorgb.com/triad.html
RetroTINK Products: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink.html
Voultar's Products: https://www.voultar.com/
René: https://twitter.com/WandererGuitar

First, you can expect the typical banter that happens when we all get together, so expect profanity and over-the-top-silliness. That said, I think we helped clarify things for the end-user, as well as help people who might be currently working on power-related projects. And while none of us claim to know everything there is to know about power, I think the basic warnings we discussed in detail are overall excellent advice:

Using bad power supplies can result in audio & video interference and in extreme cases, kill your console.
PSU's that don't have CE ratings (or fake ratings) are dangerous and most people don't take power safety (and fires!) serious enough; If your house burns down as a result of using unregulated products, your insurance company could fight the payout.
LOTS of clone products also clone the CE sticker. That means getting rebranded Aliexpress crap that appears to be legit could also be a fire risk.
The debate between Linear vs Switch Mode PSU's is irrelevant; What's far more important is consistent performance under total load with the consoles you're connecting it to (which is why the Triads and Meanwell's are great choices).
USB-PD solutions can be fine if BOTH the PSU and conversion circuit are properly built. Qwertymodo posted some great thoughts on this, but our warnings should still be taken seriously: If either end of the circuit isn't built correctly, you can send overvoltage to a console and blow out all the chips on the board. Need proof? How about the thousands of Nintendo Switch's that died as a result...from a company with a full engineering team that's been making console accessories for over twenty years: https://www.tomsguide.com/news/nintendo-switch-brick-docks

...and lastly, as we stated many times in the discussion, the goal of this was simply to educate. As with all discussions that include serious warnings, we'll be called "fearmongers" and be accused of "gatekeeping" any new products or members of the retro gaming scene. Which is extra hilarious, considering the focus of RetroRGB has always been highlighting new developers and products in the scene. Sigh, that's our punishment for trying to help...

Supporter Q&A #290 Dec 29, 2023

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Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from December 28th, 2023. 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

00:08 HDMI to S-Video / Composite (just move the consoles over?): https://ebay.us/ilGsxU

03:46 Basic HDMI switch for RT4K

06:22 How do you access older posts on RetroRGB.com

07:20 Does MiSTer need a fan? I’d get a case that has one: https://retrorgb.link/retrocastle

09:02 Do microphone’s mess with CRT’s?

11:58 Thank you! https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html