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Weekly Roundup #313 Jul 13, 2022

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This week's podcast is sponsored by JLCPCB! Spend only $2 for 5pcs 1-4 layer PCBs ; PCBA from $0: https://jlcpcb.com/DRE

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

More info & link to video version: http://retrorgb.com/week313.html

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

00:00 BKVGS at Retro World! https://retroworldexpo.com/

01:13 Composite Video PAL/NTSC Converter: https://www.retrorgb.com/pal-ntsc-composite-converter-tested.html

05:01 Placing a PCB order at JLCPCB (sponsored post)

07:58 Downscale to 480i: https://www.retrorgb.com/480i-downscalers-tested.html

14:37 Controller Tester Kit: https://www.retrorgb.com/retroverse-controller-tester-kit-by-consoles4you.html

17:02 Sonic Spinball Vinyl: https://www.retrorgb.com/sonic-spinball-vinyl-release-represses.html

19:32 Game Gear & SMS: https://www.retrorgb.com/game-gear-master-system-almost-the-same-thing.html

21:17 SD2Vita: https://www.retrorgb.com/history-of-the-sd2vita.html

21:57 Beware of Fake Flashmasta’s: https://www.retrorgb.com/how-to-spot-a-fake-flashmasta.html

29:02 Interview With Jan from Consoles4U: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-jan-from-consoles4u.html

30:25 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-vigilante-public-enhanced-commodore-128-ikari-warriors-more.html

34:39 Genesis Prince Of Persia “Remastered”: https://www.retrorgb.com/genesis-prince-of-persia-remastered-edition.html

36:26 YouTube livestream auction plugin?
Anthem MRX 510: https://anthemav.com/products-archived/series=mrx-series/model=mrx-510

Interview with Jan from Consoles4U Jul 11, 2022

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I was able to sit down in-person with Jan from Consoles4U while he was traveling in NYC. Luckily, the owner of Brooklyn Video Games allowed us to use the basement arcade to record, so it was a really cool, laid-back atmosphere! Also, a bit echo-y, with the occasional subway car going past :) Either way, I think it was a great conversation that covered Jan's beginnings in the scene, the cool products he's currently working on and...of course...some cloning talk. Hopefully you'll all enjoy!

Jan's Stores (all the same):
https://consoles4you.ch/
https://classicgamestore.ch/

Social Media:
https://twitter.com/Consoles4You
https://facebook.com/classicgamestore.ch/

Brooklyn Games and Arcade: https://www.facebook.com/Brooklyn-Games-and-Arcade-108025718139767/

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

Supporter Q&A #215 Jul 08, 2022

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from July 7th, 2022. All comments and questions are fielded through the support service Q&A page. Please consider supporting this channel via monthly 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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TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):

00:00 Welcome

00:09 Picoboot plus RetroNAS?

03:12 AV cables wearing out a console.

06:30 Wavebird controller / receiver repair?

07:16 Unreleased SNES cart, or creative romhack?

09:45 Where to sell retro gaming stuff / Should you sell?

13:09 PS1 laser issues? Alternatives?

17:54 Best output solution for an Xbox going to both a CRT and flat-panel?

21:32 Controller repair tips?: https://www.retrorgb.com/cleanconsoles.html

24:39 Analog to digital converters and black levels

28:03 4K Gamer Pro / What do I do with review units?

36:03 Audio Return Channel / HDMI Downscalers

https://www.retrorgb.com/hdmi-downscaling-splitters-for-use-with-avrs.html

4x2 Switch with Downscaling: https://amzn.to/3tw5zuw

Weekly Roundup #312 Jul 06, 2022

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This week's podcast is sponsored by JLCPCB! Spend only $2 for 5pcs 1-4 layer PCBs ; PCBA from $0: https://jlcpcb.com/DRE

More info & link to video version: http://retrorgb.com/week312.html

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

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

00:00 RWX - Tito: https://www.patreon.com/MachoNachoProductions

00:38 Dexx board for sale: https://www.retrorgb.com/ossc-dexx-board-available-for-sale-lag-test-results-updated.html

03:08 MK8330 ISA Sound Card On Sale: https://www.retrorgb.com/mk8330-isa-sound-card-the-cut-price-orpheus-goes-on-sale.html

04:36 Ordering a stencil from JLCPCB (sponsored segment)

06:33 Picoboot GameCube Mod Chip: https://www.retrorgb.com/picoboot-is-here-the-newest-modchip-for-the-gamecube.html

09:00 SCART Coupler In Stock: https://www.retrorgb.com/scart-couplers-back-in-stock.html

10:40 Big 6 Genesis Controller: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrobit-big-6-genesis-controller.html

15:10 Xedusa Xbox HDMI + Component Adapter: https://www.retrorgb.com/xedusa-hdmi-component-video-xbox-adapter.html

17:48 Lu’s Weekly MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-psx-core-fpga-to-asic-rodland-sound-and-more.html

23:59 Interview with Mortal Kombat + Dev’s: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-mortal-kombat-plus-devs-paul-and-drew.html

Interview with Mortal Kombat Plus Dev's Paul and Drew Jul 05, 2022

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I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Paul and Drew, developers behind the "MK+" arcade hacks. Calling them "hacks" feels like a massive understatement though - These are more like re-writes of the games, that add characters, extra features and SO MANY options. And they work in emulation and on real hardware too! If you're a Mortal Kombat fan, this is a must-listen! A video version of the podcast is linked on the main page:

Discord Server: https://discord.gg/aPXXjqy
Main Website: https://www.mortalkombatplus.com/

Paul: https://www.youtube.com/c/PaulEicher / https://twitter.com/zpaul2fresh8
Drew: https://www.youtube.com/tehdrewsus / https://twitter.com/tehdrewsus_MK

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

Supporter Q&A #214 Jul 01, 2022

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from June 30th, 2022. All comments and questions are fielded through the support service Q&A page. Please consider supporting this channel via monthly 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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TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):

00:00 Welcome

00:10 240p on VGA CRT Monitors: https://youtu.be/iLkN2AZLBMA

02:50 AVR Inputs / DAC’s / Wii Sensor Bars / Software Emulation Compliations

09:45 HAKKO FR301 vs Anesty ZD-915: https://www.retrorgb.com/tools.html / https://amzn.to/2TwoKk6

12:30 Dreamcast through OSSC into HDMI splitter - Then HDMI to VGA to a PC CRT monitor and HDMI into a capture card: https://retrorgb.link/amazon

14:10 HDMI Port Schematic?

16:42 Cleaning gunky thermal paste. ArctiClean?

18:31 Xbox Video Mode Follow-Up: https://consolemods.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Xbox:Game_Save_Exploit

20:16 HDMI 120Hz switch?

22:37 KSGER T12 still okay? Pics of components on the Wiki to know which are good or not

26:27 Molten solder ball / Modding and selling consoles as a hobby

Weekly Roundup #311 Jun 29, 2022

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This week's podcast is sponsored by JLCPCB! Spend only $2 for 5pcs 1-4 layer PCBs ; PCBA from $0: https://jlcpcb.com/DRE

More info & link to video version: http://retrorgb.com/week311.html

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

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

00:00 RWX Artemio: https://youtu.be/hTXxxVxU-7Q

00:52 Xbox HD+ Firmware v2.1: https://www.retrorgb.com/xboxhd-firmware-v2-1.html

01:40 LCD CRT Firmware Update: https://www.retrorgb.com/mini-monitor-upgraded-firmware-by-laser-bear-industries.html

03:34 JLCPCB Sponsored Post

04:38 PVM RF Tuner: https://www.retrorgb.com/professional-rf-tuner-from-sony.html

https://ebay.us/cRuTlr

06:42 RT5x Reverse SCART Adapter: https://www.retrorgb.com/scart-adapter-for-retrotink-5x-pro-by-retro-access.html

08:28 MEDPro Firmware v4.15: https://www.retrorgb.com/mega-everdrive-pro-firmware-v4-15.html

10:29 NGCD Clicky Pad Repair Kit: https://www.retrorgb.com/neo-geo-cd-pad-repair-kits.html

11:16 DIY MiSTer Controller Lag Tester: https://www.retrorgb.com/homebrew-project-lag-test-your-controller.html

13:47 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-updates-irem-arcade-games-rodland-vrr-and-more.html

19:06 3DS USB Capture Solution: https://www.retrorgb.com/new-3ds-xl-usb-capture-solution.html

23:37 Blade Runner on Steam contains the original version: https://www.retrorgb.com/extract-the-good-version-of-blade-runner-from-the-pc-enhanced-edition.html

24:35 Light Gun Test Stream: https://youtu.be/VPpr7k0AsP8

Supporter Q&A #213 Jun 24, 2022

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from June 23rd, 2022. All comments and questions are fielded through the support service Q&A page. Please consider supporting this channel via monthly 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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TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):

00:00 Welcome

00:54 Will running PAL games on an NTSC TV hurt anything?

03:15 N64 Anti-aliasing

05:57 Are some CRT’s just bad for gaming?

11:00 External NTSC to PAL Converter

13:00 Modding tools: https://www.retrorgb.com/tools.html

16:34 240p120 talk - Why am I testing for it and have I tried GBS-C’s version?

20:10 VHS Capture

27:03 USB Charge Cables / Aliexpress horror stories

Weekly Roundup #310 Jun 22, 2022

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This week's podcast is sponsored by JLCPCB! Spend only $2 for 5pcs 1-4 layer PCBs ; PCBA from $0: https://jlcpcb.com/DRE

More info & link to video version: http://retrorgb.com/week310.html

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

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

00:00 Scarlet Sprites at RWX: https://retroworldexpo.com/

https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-scarlet-sprites.html

00:43 GBA Quake Found: https://www.retrorgb.com/impossible-port-of-quake-found-for-gba-playable-now.html

01:53 N64 Ray Tracing Emulator Plugin: https://www.retrorgb.com/n64-ray-tracing-emulator-plugin.html

03:26 CRT’s for Gaming: https://www.retrorgb.com/crts-vs-modern-displays-an-eposvox-overview.html

05:15 JLCPCB’s PCBA “tour” - Sponsored post.

07:49 MiSTer 240p120 vs 480p with scanlines: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-240p-120hz-on-a-vga-crt-monitor.html

14:48 Minus World SM discovery: https://www.retrorgb.com/new-discovery-for-minus-world-in-super-mario-bros.html

15:41 Saturn 3D Controller Wireless Adapter: https://www.retrorgb.com/saturns-3d-control-pad-has-gone-wireless.html

18:29 Atari Jaguar Accessories and Gameplay: https://www.retrorgb.com/atari-jaguar-accessories-and-options-featuring-james-from-retrohq.html

22:25 PC Engine Ribbon Cable Replacement: https://www.retrorgb.com/pc-engine-ribbon-cable-replacement.html

26:31 Clear PS1 Shells: https://www.retrorgb.com/clear-playstation-shell-pre-orders.html

28:32 MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-updates-donpachi-public-psx-updates-guncon-3-and-more.html

33:58 Interview with Andy King: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-crt-specialist-andy-king.html

34:54 BVM “H-Series” SMS fix?: https://www.retrorgb.com/bvm-h-series-sms-fix.html

Supporter Q&A #212 Jun 17, 2022

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from June 16th, 2022. All comments and questions are fielded through the support service Q&A page. Please consider supporting this channel via monthly 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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TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):

00:00 Welcome

00:17 Japanese Saturn on US power

01:27 Power strips for setups: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retrorgb/list/1BIIRNU70ADRR

04:58 GBS-C for downscaling though RGB to S-Video for that

08:05 Rotary DC power switch

11:16 Mackie Big Knob audio switch?

13:15 Heat an AC’s effect on CRT’s?

17:17 Diagonal interference on component video