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Supporter Q&A #181 Nov 12, 2021

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from November 11th, 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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TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):

00:00 Welcome

00:39 Virtual Tap missing row of pixels?

01:22 The Sofia mod is for the Atari 5200, NOT the 7800 - That mod is in-progress.

02:04 PS2 HDMI mod force 480p?

05:30 Time Sleuth to test composite video (cvbs): https://retrorgb.link/cheapdac / https://youtu.be/j83rP6xNQm0

09:19 Help with RetroRGB, what happens to it after the wiki launches?

15:49 PS3 and Xbox 360 through the RetroTINK 5x

20:19 Battery charging and replacement questions

25:00 Unshielded passthrough cables / Dolby Pro Logic through modern receivers

28:34 Classic consoles on TFT monitors: https://youtu.be/iLkN2AZLBMA

31:43 VGA to Component Converters: https://ebay.us/Zivdfj

34:01 Capture card for RT5x

37:51 Genesis / Mega Drive region mod

40:04 Why didn’t the N64 have 2D games, homebrew on obscure consoles

43:59 Time Sleuth Question: https://www.retrorgb.com/timesleuth.html

Weekly Roundup #278 Nov 10, 2021

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00:00 RWX Recap: https://laserbear.net/shop/ols/products/laser-bear-official-hoodie

03:19 Retro Console/Computer/Culture Scans: https://www.retrorgb.com/retro-scans-galore.html

05:48 N64 Switch Online Controller with Real Hardware: https://www.retrorgb.com/use-n64-switch-online-controller-with-real-hardware.html

07:19 NBA Jam Documentary: https://www.retrorgb.com/nba-jam-te-documentary.html

09:59 Vectorlink: https://www.retrorgb.com/vectorlink-vectrex-multi-controller-adapter.html

13:12 GC Loader Write Support: https://www.retrorgb.com/swiss-and-gc-loader-updates-improve-write-support.html

16:11 Color fix for all RGB bypasses Genesis consoles: https://www.retrorgb.com/fix-for-all-rgb-bypassed-sega-genesis.html

20:06 Sakura Wars GB: English Translation: https://www.retrorgb.com/sakura-wars-gb-english-translation.html

22:23 Interview With The Handlebar Gamer: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-the-handlebar-gamer.html

24:17 PS5 Jailbreak / Team Xecuter Arrest: https://www.retrorgb.com/modern-console-jailbreak-news.html

30:39 Background?

Supporter Q&A #180 Nov 05, 2021

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from November 4th, 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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TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):

00:00 Welcome

00:45 CRT Database on wiki?

03:35 2-Player SNAC for Light Guns

07:01 Ikagami/JVC PVM thoughts

10:58 5v vs 3.3v

17:35 Virtual tap missing row of pixels?: https://youtu.be/xInEd8lqfQ0

20:27 Questions for building a new retro gaming setup.

27:04 Funtastic N64's have sharper S-Video?: https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/nintendo_64_forever/do-funtastic-consoles-have-better-video-display-t2744.html

30:25 HDMI to Composite

35:26 Atari 7800 ans NES HDMI Mods

38:12 RT5x Aspect Ratio Options

41:09 N64 Controller questions

44:31 Hi-Def NES, UltraHDMI, Super NT into RT5x: retrorgb.link/cheapdac

46:42 Upgrading a crosspoint / 30fps to 60fps / Wii Flicker Filter

50:09 HDMI Switch: https://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=63585

52:11 GBS-C 480p Output

Weekly Roundup #277 Nov 03, 2021

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00:00 See you this weekend!: https://retroworldexpo.com/

01:02 NES Music Video Album: https://www.retrorgb.com/nes-music-video-album-kickstartersergio-elisondos-you-are-error.html

02:16 Sega Channel Homebrew: https://www.retrorgb.com/sega-channel-revival-homebrew-released.html

04:30 N64d Livestream: https://www.retrorgb.com/n64-digital-deep-dive-featuring-pixelfx.html

05:57 N64 Getting Started: https://www.retrorgb.com/getting-started-with-the-nintendo-64.html

11:57 RT5x In Stock: https://www.retrorgb.com/5th-round-of-retrotink-5x-orders.html

13:38 Clint Cronin Interview: https://www.retrorgb.com/podcast-with-clint-cronin.html

17:31 UltraHDMI Firmware Update: https://www.retrorgb.com/new-ultrahdmi-firmware-v109.html

21:12 Switch Online N64 Controller works with some Switch games: https://twitter.com/RetroRGB/status/1455290248129351680

Podcast With Clint Cronin Nov 01, 2021

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I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Clint Cronin: Jiu Jitsu Black belt, instructor, IT professional and retro gaming enthusiast into console restorations, repairs and no cut / reversible modification. This was more of a casual chat / podcast than a formal interview, but I really enjoyed discussing everything from our favorite new stuff in the retro gaming scene, his impressive history as a martial arts pro and everything in-between. I hope we get to do this again at some point, as there's a bunch of stuff I'll be following up on, that I'd be interested in his perspective. The interview is also available as a video, more info here: https://www.retrorgb.com/podcast-with-clint-cronin.html

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clintcronin/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/clintcronin
Podcast Website: http://clintcronin.com/

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Supporter Q&A #179 Oct 29, 2021

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from October 28th, 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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TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):

00:00 Welcome

00:15 Component video distribution amp

02:05 Case/shell upgrade for the OpenMVS

06:23 Analogue DAC sync issues on JVC monitor: https://www.retrorgb.com/beware-of-analogue-dac-scart-cables.html

10:01 Can you use RF and composite video at the same time from the same console?

12:00 PS3 preventative maintenance

15:40 Sync "quality", tips for game collections in a small apartment: https://youtu.be/RSn7J6H_m7A

18:54 Play SNES ROMHack: https://youtu.be/7Wmm-gZiwhU / https://retrorgb.link/sneseverdrive

21:27 Extron Crosspoint to Datapath Vision: https://amzn.to/3bjfcTV / https://ebay.us/lDhaDh

https://www.retrorgb.com/datapathcapture.html / https://youtu.be/9s82C26vPyc

23:40 Use Mac monitors for retro gaming?

25:14 Will widescreen SNES games ever be playable on real hardware? Favorite other YouTubers?

31:25 SNES RGB Cables: https://www.retrorgb.com/snescsync.html / https://www.retrorgb.com/systems.html

Weekly Roundup #276 Oct 27, 2021

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00:00 Welcome!

00:22 ForeverPak 64: https://www.retrorgb.com/forever-pak-n64-memory-card.html

02:29 Sega Mega Mouse: https://www.retrorgb.com/the-sega-mouse-a-look-at-every-compatible-game.html

04:45 Transparent SFC/Genesis Shell Update: https://www.retrorgb.com/clear-rgr-shells-progress-update.html

08:09 Doom 32X ‘Resurrection’ Patch Released: https://www.retrorgb.com/doom-32x-resurrection-patch-released.html

10:10 Homebrew BVM Wired Remote: https://www.retrorgb.com/bkm-10irduino-remote-for-sony-bvm-monitors.html

12:34 Interview With Shank Mods: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-shank-mods.html

14:35 Nitro DS Software: https://www.retrorgb.com/nitro-ds-emulator-a-look-at-the-dev-software.html

17:09 New MiSTer SNAC Adapter: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-snac-adapter-now-available-with-a-case.html

20:28 Retro World in less than two weeks!: https://www.retrorgb.com/retro-world-expo-2021.html

21:01 Green screen?

Interview With Shank Mods Oct 25, 2021

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I recently did an interview with Shank: A console-to-handheld modder, YouTuber and member of the new company 4 Layer Tech; The team who created the ForeverPak 64. It was impressive to hear the lengths Shank and his friends had gone through to reverse engineer the Wii and to make brand new products for it! I really think anyone who loves tech would enjoy this interview and hearing the behind the scenes perspective! The interview is also available as a video, more info here: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-shank-mods.html

Shank's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/shankmods
New Wii Portable-Focused Products: https://4layertech.com
ForeverPak64: https://www.retrorgb.com/forever-pak-n64-memory-card.html

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Supporter Q&A #178 Oct 22, 2021

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from October 21st, 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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TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):

00:00 Welcome

00:10 Preserving modern roms

04:15 Splitting a retro game signal to a CRT + Flat-panel

08:26 Speaker wire / 2600 Flashback / PSP Consolizer

13:04 https://www.retrorgb.com/zez-retro-interviews-steve-from-retro-tech.html

13:12 Patreon Tiers

17:43 Extron 201RXi Power SUpply Issues

21:11 PCE Composite LUT: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/k85u8w1j22ynkbv/AACA35Q0i0mCio3AjHLGRbQ0a?dl=0