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Interview With Wizzo May 29, 2023

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Here's an interview with MiSTer script creator Callan, who you might know as Wizzo. I asked that he join me for a podcast, as I wanted to go over all the really helpful tools he's created. I'd be willing to bet every MiSTer user would be interested in at least ONE of his scripts, so give it a listen and decide for yourself!

Support Wizzo: https://ko-fi.com/wizzo

Wizzo's Scripts: https://github.com/wizzomafizzo/mrext

To install the scripts, you can download them from his github and copy them right to your MiSTer's "scripts" folder. You can also enable his scripts via update_all, however not all will be available.

As always, these long-form podcasts are also available as a video, with links on RetroRGB.com

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Supporter Q&A #259 May 26, 2023

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

00:21 CRT picture wobbles when it rains

05:28 Does MiSTer without a case need a heatsink? Can you use GunCon2 with DirectVideo?

09:37 Candy Cab control panel dimensions

10:46 Safest SMD capacitor removal method

14:09 Finding a modder to replace a Dreamcast AV port

16:16 Xbox - Internal HDMI vs adapter: https://www.beharbros.com/xbox

22:02 HDMI audio - refresh rates and ARC

26:55 Testing ProLogic

30:44 Use a USB hub to charge a bunch of controllers at the same time.

32:40 Magnifying glasses: https://amzn.to/425TLhk Or https://amzn.to/3OFwPCy

33:44 Make sure your Dreamcast AV cable is plugged in snugly.

35:44 Swapping the cable didn’t fix the flickery MiSTer

36:40 Using soap opera effect to “overcome 30fps”. LOL.

41:48 Thoughts on 1536p flicker and Xboxes

44:43 Thanks for your support!: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Weekly Roundup #358 May 24, 2023

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This week's podcast is sponsored by YOU! None of these would be possible without the monthly support of amazing people like yourself. Please consider signing up, 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://retrorgb.com/week358.html

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

00:00 Thanks and goodbye to JLCPCB

00:57 Use PS2 Slim PSU on other consoles: https://www.retrorgb.com/using-a-ps2-slim-power-adapter-with-classic-consoles.html

02:20 CRT Tester Guide: https://www.retrorgb.com/in-depth-crt-tester-guides-posted-to-crtdatabase-com.html

04:16 This week’s Roundup is sponsored by YOU!: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

04:37 Analogue Duo Pre-Orders: https://www.retrorgb.com/analogue-duo-pre-orders-open-friday.html

10:15 GameCube BlueRetro Adapters: https://www.retrorgb.com/gamecube-blueretro-adapters-available-for-pre-order.html

11:44 JAMMA Rapid Fire & Button Remapper: https://www.retrorgb.com/jamma-button-remapper.html

15:06 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-n64-neo-geo-pocket-remote-more.html

18:45 Eon’s $200 Xbox ADC: https://www.retrorgb.com/eon-launches-200-component-to-hdmi-converter-for-xbox.html

26:11 Hope my scratchy voice didn’t annoy you all too much! :)

Weekly Roundup #357 May 17, 2023

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More info & link to audio-only version: http://retrorgb.com/week357.html

T-Shirts: https://retrorgb.link/tshirts

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

00:00 Welcome

00:53 Suikoden II Vinyl: https://www.retrorgb.com/suikoden-ii-vinyl-soundtrack-launched.html

01:22 Kunai GC Modchip Available: https://www.retrorgb.com/kunaigc-mod-chip.html

03:29 Castlevania SotN Sound Effects: https://www.retrorgb.com/revealing-the-secrets-of-castlevania-symphony-of-the-night-sound-effects.html

05:07 Stellar Assault English Translation: https://www.retrorgb.com/stellar-assault-ss-english-localization-released.html

06:59 Sharpen the Wii’s Output: https://www.retrorgb.com/sharpening-the-wiis-output.html

10:51 Interview with Wendell from Level1Techs: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-wendell-from-level1techs.html

12:32 RGB Blaster 3D Printed Shell: https://www.retrorgb.com/rgb-blaster-shells-for-sale.html

14:14 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-saturn-aliens-rodland-n64-more.html

18:39 This week’s Roundup is sponsored by YOU!

Interview with Wendell from Level1Techs May 15, 2023

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I recently recorded an interview with Wendell from Level One Techs. This was a fun "nerdversation" that covered everything from budget PC builds to scrutinizing Thunderbolt specs. I feel like most people who follow RetroRGB will enjoy this one and I'm really looking forward to doing a follow-up at some point!

Support Here: https://www.patreon.com/level1 / https://www.floatplane.com/channel/level1techs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/level1techs
Website / Store / Forum: https://www.level1techs.com/

As always, these long-form podcasts are also available as a video, with links on the main page: ⁠https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-wendell-from-level1techs.html⁠

T-Shirts: https://www.retrorgb.com/store.html

All equipment used to shoot this video can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retrorgb

...oh and here's that Thunderbolt video I referenced. Honestly though, our discussion in this podcast covers it all, so you might not want to waste your time watching this. Unless you're a curious nerd like me...then have at it!: https://youtu.be/Y8nQnZWXML8

Supporter Q&A #258 May 12, 2023

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Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from May 11th, 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!

00:17 HDMI to RF?: https://amzn.to/3aho0wX + a VCR? Or get an HDMI to ATSC (lol, just buy another TV, it’s cheaper ;p): https://amzn.to/436l0t5

03:13 Is it safe to leave a cartridge plugged into a console all the time?

06:10 iPad Screen / 1536p MiSTer tips

10:08 What adapters are people using for original controllers on MiSTer?

14:46 English dub of Castle Shikigami 2 for PS2 - Greatest voice acting ever ;p

15:58 Xbox - Do an HDMI mod or use the TINK5x?
19:13 4K120 Splitter: https://amzn.to/3VV4Wro / 4k120 Switch: https://amzn.to/3BiYKQB

22:28 RGB to S-Video
25:03 SNES 240p Test Suite label? Maybe ask here?: https://twitter.com/pepe_salot

Weekly Roundup #356 May 10, 2023

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In this week's #retrorgbweeklyroundup, I jump right into it. What do you all think?: Enjoying the quicker start, or bring back the hello?

More info & link to video version: http://retrorgb.com/week356.html

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

00:00 Welcome!

00:13 Flappy Chicken Neo Geo Homebrew: https://www.retrorgb.com/new-neo-geo-mvs-aes-cd-homebrew-released.html

01:40 SNES2Neo: https://www.retrorgb.com/snes2neo-controller-adapter-back-in-stock.html

03:04 Rent A Hero 1 English Translation: https://www.retrorgb.com/english-translation-patch-released-for-rent-a-hero-no-1-on-the-sega-dreamcast.html

04:46 Remute C64 Album: https://www.retrorgb.com/remutes-to-the-bone-commodore-c64-up-for-pre-order.html

06:46 SNES Overcooked Demake: https://www.retrorgb.com/supercooked-a-new-4-player-co-op-snes-game-released.html

07:43 Shadows of the Tusk Translation: https://www.retrorgb.com/english-patch-wip-shadows-of-the-tusk.html

09:13 Jackpot Plays Pinball Vinyl: https://www.retrorgb.com/jackpot-plays-pinball-vinyl-soundtrack-pre-order.html

10:21 8BitDo $20 wired “ultimate” controller: https://www.retrorgb.com/8bitdo-ultimate-c-wired-controller.html

12:09 Ghostbusters Special Edition: https://www.retrorgb.com/ghostbusters-special-edition-rom-hack-releases.html

14:17 Toshiba24AF45 Review : https://www.retrorgb.com/secrets-of-the-toshiba-24af45-crt-tv.html

16:13 Interview with 480p Dreamcast Hacker: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-tapamn-480p-dreamcast-patches-solved.html

19:19 Lu’s MISTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-neo-geo-pocket-n64-playstation-more.html

21:57 RGB Blaster Firmware Update: https://www.retrorgb.com/rgb-blaster-firmware-update.html

24:11 EDFX In Stock: https://www.retrorgb.com/krikzz-edfx-tg-16-pce-av-adapter.html

28:24 Metroid SNES Ports Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/pg_cnlXVx6k

31:09 Thanks for your support: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Interview With TapamN - 480p Dreamcast Patches Solved! May 08, 2023

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I recently had the opportunity to talk with Alex, aka TapamN - The developer who did what many people in the retro scene thought was impossible: Patching certain 480i-only games to run in 480p! We discussed the discovery, as well as Dreamcast video output formats, resolutions, filters and how all might be able to be manipulated for our setups. This is an audio-only interview, however I have it on YouTube above for anyone who prefers - Everyone else can find it on all podcast services, by searching for "RetroRGB TapamN":

Forum Thread: https://www.dreamcast-talk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=16508
List of 480p Patchable DC Games: https://consolemods.org/wiki/Dreamcast:List_of_VGA_Games_and_Patches

This was an awesome conversation and I hope other dev's apply what was learned to other Dreamcast games! I'd love to see an open source database put together, that would allow ODE's to toggle 240 / 480p support, as well as de-dithering, anti-aliasing...basically, having a GUI interface to toggle these options would be amazing!

...and please don't discount the "240p" conversation! There's many people out there who own an amazing 15KHz-only CRT that would love to play some of these games in progressive scan. I'm really excited to see what comes next for Dreamcast fans!

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Supporter Q&A #257 May 05, 2023

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Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from May 4th, 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!

00:59 SNES Rear Cover: https://console5.com/store/snes-super-nintendo-power-input-jack-replacement.html

Big6 USB: https://amzn.to/3n3zcU9

Big6 Genesis: https://retrorgb.link/big6genesis

Big6 Wireless: https://retrorgb.link/big6wireless

05:10 Archiving Info: https://consolemods.org/wiki/Main_Page

09:00 MiSTer having issues only with 1536p HDMI out - Try this cable 1.5ft: https://amzn.to/3VxBiZe

15:10 Doom: Resurrection 32x WILL run on even the most basic Everdrive (I confirmed with Vic): https://www.retrorgb.com/?s=Resurrection+32X

ROM Carts: https://www.retrorgb.com/romcarts.html

17:40 Is the TG-16 the first stereo audio console?

Does the TurboNanza offer anything over an SSDS3?

20:37 Mic / setup feedback

25:30 Thank you!!!

Weekly Roundup #355 May 03, 2023

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This week's podcast is sponsored by JLCPCB! Get 1-8 Layer PCB at $2. PCBA from $0 (Free Setup, Free Stencil) Sign Up Here to Get $54 New User Coupons at - https://jlcpcb.com/?from=RetroRGB

More info & link to audio-only version: http://retrorgb.com/week355.html

T-Shirts: https://retrorgb.link/tshirts

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

00:00 RetroRGB hat!: https://retrorgb.link/hat

01:02 90’s VHS Nintendo vs Sega: https://www.retrorgb.com/90s-nintendo-vs-sega-vhs-edition.html

02:32 WiFi-Enabled NES Fighting Game: https://www.retrorgb.com/wifi-enabled-nes-fighting-game-pre-orders.html

05:19 Trying out JLCPCB’s Flex Cable Assembly Service (Sponsored Post)

07:40 Trip World GC/GBC Pre-Order: https://www.retrorgb.com/trip-world-now-available-for-pre-order.html

11:04 Mega Man II MSU-1 Audio: https://www.retrorgb.com/msu-1-audio-for-mega-man-ii-snes-port.html

13:08 RGB Blaster Stone Age Gamer Edition: https://www.retrorgb.com/rgb-blaster-new-cases-us-seller-added.html

15:35 CDi Zelda ported to GameBoy: https://www.retrorgb.com/cdi-zeldas-adventure-ported-to-game-boy.html

18:01 TurboNanza: https://www.retrorgb.com/the-turbonanza-brings-some-cool-features-to-the-turbografx.html