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Weekly Roundup #282 Dec 08, 2021

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00:00 Welcome

00:52 UltraHDMI Reset Bug Fixed: https://www.retrorgb.com/ultrahdmi-reset-bug-fixed.html

02:47 Open Source N64 Controller Pak: https://www.retrorgb.com/open-source-n64-memory-card-fram-board.html

06:30 Switch Online Controllers Tested With Switch Games: https://www.retrorgb.com/well-over-100-switch-games-tested-with-nintendo-switch-online-controllers.html

08:18 MSDEXP for Mega Sg Short Case: https://www.retrorgb.com/msdexp-short-case-for-mega-sg.html

10:52 JAGAIOA Review: https://www.retrorgb.com/jagaioa-review-atari-jaguar-analog-video-output-adapter.html

19:28 Tower Of Power PSU: https://www.retrorgb.com/international-tower-of-power-psu-kit.html

28:48 $50 GBA HDMI Kit: https://www.retrorgb.com/gba-basic-hdmi-mod.html

Supporter Q&A #184 Dec 03, 2021

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from December 2nd, 2021. 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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00:00 Welcome

00:17 FXPak Pro Lost Saves

04:04 JP Saturn in US

06:47 Dolby Pro Logic Clarifications: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolby_Pro_Logic

09:06 HDMI Chipsets: https://www.hdmi.org/spec/index

10:22 Any known issues with PS1 games via PS2 YPbPr?

12:18 CRT Emudriver & GroovyMAME for CRT use

14:06 Ko-Fi Questions: https://ko-fi.com/retrorgb

14:57 Trinitron / Flat-glass CRT

17:51 GameCube S-Video: https://www.retrorgb.com/n64.html / HDMI Solution + Brace: https://www.retrorgb.com/gcvideo-support-brace.html / HDMI to Component Converter: https://retrorgb.link/cheapdac

22:10 Game Gear Screen Mods: https://www.youtube.com/c/MachoNachoProductions

23:25 HD Fury & Alternatives: https://youtu.be/gYvJPzWMgA8 / https://www.retrorgb.com/hdmi-splitter-downscalers-reviewed.html

26:15 GBC game not able to create a new save file - battery?: https://youtu.be/nC79VHZR2ns

28:29 Dreamcast darker in 480p mode?

30:56 Behar Bros consolized MVS

33:00 Mixing SCART sync types (no problem!): https://youtu.be/RSn7J6H_m7A

37:18 Comp2RGB vs native RGB

39:48 Photographing displays / wiki stuff

45:13 Splitting 480p to a VGA monitor and VHS recorder

50:39 RGB to YC through an SVHS player? Light guns?: https://www.retrorgb.com/will-light-guns-work-after-converting-rgb-to-s-video.html

52:46 TINK M stock / Menacer repair

55:34 Getting started with a projector / selling CRT’s / difference between a desoldering gun and hot air rework station

Weekly Roundup #281 Dec 01, 2021

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00:00 Welcome

00:19 Shenmu II US Dreamcast Version: https://www.retrorgb.com/shenmue-ii-us-dreamcast-game-found-dumped.html

02:13 The Making Of Perfect Dark: https://www.retrorgb.com/the-making-of-perfect-dark.html

04:59 JAMMIX: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-jammix-adapter-now-available-to-purchase.html

12:41 PS1 MiSTer Core: https://www.retrorgb.com/playstation-1-mister-core-update.html

16:05 PCBWay: https://www.pcbway.com/

16:40 Zelda OoT 64 Reverse Engineered: https://www.retrorgb.com/ocarina-of-time-reverse-engineered.html

18:40 Interview With Kevin Mellott: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-kevin-mellott.html

20:34 Mega Everdrive Pro Firmware: https://www.retrorgb.com/mega-everdrive-pro-v4-14-firmware.html

23:46 Mother 4 Fan Game Trailer: https://www.retrorgb.com/mother-4-fan-game-trailer.html

24:44 Dumping the PCE YUV Table: https://www.retrorgb.com/furrtek-deep-dive-dumping-the-nec-pc-engine-yuv-table.html

Interview With Kevin Mellott Nov 29, 2021

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I recently interviewed Kevin Mellott: VR enthusiast and creator of many awesome products for the Virtual Boy, Wonderswan and other platforms. Anyone following RetroRGB since the beginning has surely heard his name (although probably pronounced wrong...sorry ;p) and it was great to finally have a chat with him. This is also available as a video, links here: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-kevin-mellott.html

Support Kevin's work: https://www.patreon.com/RetroOnyx
His Store: https://www.retroonyx.com/
Social Media: https://twitter.com/mellott124 / https://www.instagram.com/mellott124/ / https://www.youtube.com/user/mellott124

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Supporter Q&A #183 Nov 26, 2021

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from November 26th, 2021. 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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00:00 Welcome

01:13 PSP on HDTV options

05:29 More surround sound through HDMI discussion: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolby_Pro_Logic#Dolby_Pro_Logic_II

08:09 HDMI Splitter not working with DVI monitor

10:57 Will flat-panels ever be as fast as CRT’s and work with light guns?

14:58 Do SCART to YPbPr converters need lower sync voltage (yes): https://www.retrorgb.com/hd15-2-scart-adapter.html

17:41 Record Dreamcast and GameCube on a VCR while gaming on a VGA CRT monitor.

22:34 Using a cheap clone console to test cartridges

27:12 HDMI spec, capturing VHS tapes

37:18 Downscaling a PC to 240p RGB SCART

41:14 Interference on NESRGB install. Power?: https://www.retrorgb.com/quality-psus-for-classic-consoles.html

44:07 CRT hours used represented in hex?

46:45 MiSTer Direct out questions

50:15 Now on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/retrorgb

Weekly Roundup #280 Nov 24, 2021

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00:00 Welcome

00:19 Sonic SMS Level Editor: https://www.retrorgb.com/sonic-the-hedgehog-1-for-master-system-level-editor-project-revived.html

02:46 Pseudo Saturn Kai Update: https://www.retrorgb.com/pseudo-saturn-kai-update-released.html

04:24 Gaiares Re-Release: https://www.retrorgb.com/genesis-gaiares-official-re-release.html

07:00 Original GTA Trilogy: https://www.retrorgb.com/rockstar-resurrects-original-gta-trilogy-for-pc.html

09:58 Game & Watch 3D Printed Cases: https://www.retrorgb.com/zelda-game-watch-3d-printed-case.html

12:33 N8 Pro Firmware: https://www.retrorgb.com/everdrive-n8-pro-firmware-v2-12.html

15:02 Virtual Boy top-Down Racer: https://www.retrorgb.com/virtual-boy-homebrew-racer-formula-v-public-demo.html

18.54 Interview with Maxim: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-maxim-from-smspower.html

Interview With Maxim from SMS Power Nov 23, 2021

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I just interviewed Maxim, a main contributor to SMS Power and someone who's been contributing to the scene for quite a long time. We discussed - as expected - The Sega Master System, as well as other project he's been a part of and plenty of other nerdiness. This is also available as a video here: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-maxim-from-smspower.html

SMS Power: https://www.smspower.org/
SMS Power Discord: https://discord.gg/ZEn8QPy
Phantasy Star Re-Translation: https://www.smspower.org/Translations/PhantasyStar-SMS-EN
Maxim's Github: https://github.com/maxim-zhao/psrp
Sonic 1 Editor: https://github.com/maxim-zhao/STH1EDWV
SMS Hi-Fi Audio: https://youtu.be/ZX4A2EYAYfU
Game de Check!: https://www.smspower.org/Games/GameDeCheckKoutsuuAnzen-SMS
Space Harrier BIOS Music: https://youtu.be/R0rgokqjWK4

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Supporter Q&A #182 Nov 19, 2021

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from November 17th, 2021. 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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00:00 Welcome

00:08 RGB to S-Video for Consoles and MiSTer: https://www.retrorgb.com/will-light-guns-work-after-converting-rgb-to-s-video.html / https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002704518934.html

05:36 Scaling 720p to 1440p, Does GCVideo support surround sound through the HDMI out?

08:49 SCART input for the GBC Control: https://www.retrorgb.com/gbs-c-aio-now-officially-open-source.html

13:16 Wireless receiver with Arduino-based input viewer

15:23 More info on Genesis / Mega Drive region locking

17:01 Downscaling to S-Video via the RT5x: retrorgb.link/cheapdac / https://ebay.us/5c98Pd / https://www.retrotink.com/post/vga2ntsc-released

20:46 Clarifying sync needs for the Extron Crosspoints

23:59 Internal, international PSU / HDMI mods for older consoles

28:25 How’s the beer selection around the new place?

31:49 Naomi downscaling

33:14 Framemeister SCART adapter with or without sync stripper?

34:49 Surround sound setups

39:36 Does the brightness of a CRT affect lifespan? Consumer CRT use hours.

41:54 Any alternatives to mnemo’s 3DO ODE?

43:30 Best drives for ripping disc-based games?

Weekly Roundup #279 Nov 17, 2021

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00:00 Welcome

00:20 BattlerGC Controller: https://www.retrorgb.com/retro-fighters-announces-a-gamecube-pad-again.html

03:38 NES Core SHDS3: https://www.retrorgb.com/nes-core-for-the-super-hd-system-3-released.html

06:18 LaserBear Nomad Battery Pack Reviewed: https://www.retrorgb.com/laserbear-nomad-battery-pack-reviewed.html

07:53 Clear SFC Shell: https://www.retrorgb.com/clear-sfc-shell-first-look.html

17:54 MiSTer LightGuns Via SNAC: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-lightguns-via-snac.html

21:05 Clone Companies: https://www.retrorgb.com/discussing-clone-companies-with-nick-from-hd-retrovision.html

26:59 Chasing Nostalgia: https://www.retrorgb.com/chasing-notalgia-youtube-series.html

Discussing Clone Companies With Nick from HD Retrovision Nov 15, 2021

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I make great efforts to keep the content on RetroRGB positive, but doing the right thing often requires discussing the negativities people might run into. I know the unfortunate consequences of that is content that's less easy to digest, but we have a serious problem in the retro gaming world: Cloning. Today, I'm joined by Nick from HD Retrovision to discuss why clone companies don't get shut down, what's the difference between cloning and just building a competing product and how open source might play into that. The second half of the podcast moved onto discussing part shortages, the future of HD Retrovision and other random topics that popped up. This is also available as a video: https://www.retrorgb.com/discussing-clone-companies-with-nick-from-hd-retrovision.html

Follow HD Retrovision: https://www.hdretrovision.com/ / https://twitter.com/HDRetrovision
Links to their cables are found in the corresponding console section of the website: https://www.retrorgb.com/systems.html
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P.S. In my 10+ years of running RetroRGB.com, there's been one consistent response whenever negativity is discussed: Many listeners send their personal anger my way. That's fine, I'm used to it - But after you're done venting, take a deep breath and remember: If you didn't know the product you purchased was a clone, it's not your fault. You don't need to feel anger or resentment toward yourself or even the clone company. Just make your best effort to use this as a learning experience and decide for yourself what you think is okay or not.

00:00 Clone Company Tactics
22:45 What ISN'T Cloning?
29:14 Clean Room / Moral Issues
40:30 Open Source "Cloning" LINK
58:11 Summing it up
1:06:11 What's up with HD Retrovision?
1:24:09 HDMIzer Still Coming?
1:35:25 Questions From People
1:42:53 Winding down

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