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Weekly Roundup #261 Jul 14, 2021

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Supporter Q&A #164 Jul 09, 2021

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Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from July 8th, 2021. 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

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TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):
00:00 Welcome

00:06 RetroBit USB Controllers: https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=retrorgb-20&keywords=retro-bit usb&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=91d9419a0d7e00d301651f42e6d0258e

02:56 Component vs SCART

09:22 HD Retrovision cables / Wii U Repair Site

11:47 Wii Repair / Amazon Discount Scam?

14:52 SCART to Crosspoint / BNC Connector tool for crowded Crosspoints: https://amzn.to/3xsJYDr

18:48 TV Lag Testing / mClassic 4K: https://youtu.be/UPL9Q1KjMQM

25:15 Beginner soldering processes

28:29 Eon MKII Repair / Xbox Games locked to 480i on some rev's

Weekly Roundup #260 Jul 07, 2021

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro

00:13 Last week’s “Moment Of Silence”: https://www.retrorgb.com/remembering-developer-near-byuu.html

00:34 How GBC on GBA works: https://www.retrorgb.com/how-the-gba-knows-its-running-a-gb-game.html

02:42 Flat SCART Cable Review: https://www.retrorgb.com/rgcs-flat-scart-cable-reviewed.html

07:38 New Remute GB Album: https://www.retrorgb.com/remutes-living-electronics-album-game-boy-cartridge.html

08:53 Tie Fighter Total Conversion: https://www.retrorgb.com/tie-fighter-total-conversion-project-v1-0-launch.html

10:15 MiSTer CPS2 Public Beta Core: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-cps2-public-beta-core-released.html

17:34 LaserBear LCD CRT Case: https://www.retrorgb.com/laserbear-lcd-crt-case-reviewed.html

23:23 Fenrir Firmware update: https://www.retrorgb.com/fenrir-july-update-brings-new-features-nested-folders-screenshots.html

25:43 MEDPro Firmware Update: https://www.retrorgb.com/mega-everdrive-pro-firmware-v4-12.html

28:06 What do you think of the new links?: http://retrorgb.link/amazon / http://retrorgb.link/cheapdac

Supporter Q&A #163 Jul 02, 2021

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Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from July 2nd, 2021. 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

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TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):
00:00 Intro

00:18 Cheap auto SCART switch (read the review carefully): https://www.retrorgb.com/otaku-6in3out-amplified-auto-scart-switch-review.html / https://otaku-games.com/6-port-rgb-scart-auto-switch-with-housing.html

03:39 Any word on PS2 ODE's?

05:45 Universal SNES SCART through PAL GC = No: https://www.retrorgb.com/snescsync.html

08:15 UK distribution of HD15-2-SCART

11:51 Gamecube 480i component video out

15:24 MiSTer PSU with higher amperage for more accessories:

17:42 HDMI to Composite converter for movies on a CRT / Can you leave a game in a NES?

20:00 Any concerns using a manual, push-button RCA audio switch?

21:41 Are there flex cables for the PS2 7000x IDE connector?

22:35 SNES Voltage Regulator: https://octopart.com/l78s05cv-dg-stmicroelectronics-28008798

24:38 PCE / TG-16 ODE Solutions

29:26 HDMI Cable Choices / Composite over SCART / Random cables / Metroid: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retrorgb?listId=H10S69UEYW

37:17 Mixing different signals and cables in a automatic switch

41:57 Saturn dead PSU?

Supporter Q&A #162 Jun 25, 2021

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Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from June 24th, 2021. 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

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TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):
00:00 Welcome / Patreon Notifications
01:02 PS1 .iso discussion continued
03:41 Dual output to monitor + RGB Monitor
05:43 PVM vs CRT - Quick follow-up
07:15 Streaming Tips
11:27 Otaku Switch Output / VGA to RCA / Multiple Scalers / SCART Connectors
17:28 Downscaling PS4 to S-Video
22:34 2600 International PSU: http://www.firebrandx.com/triads.html
23:56 RAD2x + PAL GameCube tips (force 240p, or use the smoothing filter with 480i)
26:25 120v through 220v extension cable?
28:22 Triad PSU for MiSTer
30:04 SCART to Composite Dongle: https://amzn.to/2UqOtQ8
31:47 PAL consoles on North American TV's? Just get a PVM?
33:29 Dreamcast -> VGA Box -> HD15-2-SCART -> gscartsw -> Pvm 2030

Weekly Roundup #259 Jun 23, 2021

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Welcome!

00:13 It was AWESOME seeing everyone last Sat: https://twitter.com/ArcadeBrooklyn

01:05 Analogue DAC SCART Cables: https://www.retrorgb.com/beware-of-analogue-dac-scart-cables.html

06:15 Belkin SCART Cable Review: https://www.retrorgb.com/belkin-scart-cable-review.html

10:48 RT5x Firmware v1.29: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink-5x-firmware-v1-29.html

17:30 LRG 2021 Retro Releases: https://www.retrorgb.com/physical-releases-of-retro-games-at-lrg-e3-presentation.html

18:44 Making of Super Mario Kart: https://www.retrorgb.com/the-making-of-super-mario-kart.html

19:34 Hyperkin Controller in RGR Shell: https://www.retrorgb.com/hyperkin-tg-16-pce-controller-rgr-clear-shell.html

25:28 RT5x Remote Overlay: https://www.retrorgb.com/retro-labs-retrotink-5x-remote-control-overlay.html

27:48 Why some consoles need a framebuffer: https://www.retrorgb.com/why-some-consoles-need-a-framebuffer-on-flat-panel-tvs.html

29:57 Super Famicom Shells: https://www.retrorgb.com/super-famicom-transparent-case-pre-orders.html

Supporter Q&A #161 Jun 18, 2021

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Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from June 17th, 2021. 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

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TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):
00:00 BKVGS this SATURDAY the 19th: https://twitter.com/RetroRGB/status/1405118781064724481
01:06 PS1 on PS2 via Popstarter
03:02 Low Lag MiSTer Controller Adapters
05:47 Sync polarity
07:27 Publish power requirements for retro devices
09:39 Universal game Cases
11:05 Otaku 6x3 SCART switch: https://www.retrorgb.com/otaku-6in3out-amplified-auto-scart-switch-review.html
13:17 GBi Scaling Follow-Up:
https://www.gc-forever.com/wiki/index.php?title=Game_Boy_Interface/Standard_Edition#Video_optimization
"The out of the box settings for GBI do not produce a great image so you have to either use the presets provided by extrems or create your own. I have the following settings in a gbi.cli file when playing on a TV through a Eon GCHD MkII. --aspect=4:3 --offset=0 --zoom=3 --zoom-step=1. --filter=prescale --dither=bayer2x2 --scaler=nearest --scan-mode=progressive"
14:08 VGA vs BNC, Component vs VGA DACs', PS2 480i
18:02 Dreamcast Component Solution: https://amzn.to/35w1Dxx / http://bit.ly/retrotinkrgb2comp / https://www.retrorgb.com/hd15-2-scart-adapter.html
19:47 Can you please SCART and YPbPr plugged into the RT5x at the same time?: Yes
20:50 Sega 3BP + 32x + SCD audio discussion: https://www.retrorgb.com/segacd.html
24:46 Amperage for console PSU's: https://www.retrorgb.com/quality-psus-for-classic-consoles.html
27:11 Audio review site / cheap streaming solution / composite cable quality
31:37 Virtual Boy's aspect ratio
32:48 SNES RGB mod info
37:01 How does a consumer-grade CRT compare to an arcade monitor and a PVM?

Weekly Roundup #258 Jun 16, 2021

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00:00 I’ll be at Brooklyn Video Games’ New Location This Saturday the 19th / 6120 4th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11220: https://twitter.com/ArcadeBrooklyn

00:51 Opaque Black Dreamcast Shell: https://www.retrorgb.com/opaque-black-dreamcast-shell-pre-order.html

01:48 RT5x Vertical Stand Open Source: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink-5x-vertical-stand-now-open-source.html

02:38 RT5x Wall Mount: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink-5x-wall-mount.html

03:49 HyperFlash32 Update: https://www.retrorgb.com/hyperflash32-new-artwork-and-updated-hyperflasher-app.html

06:30 HD15-2-SCART Adapter: https://www.retrorgb.com/hd15-2-scart-adapter.html

10:14 Beware of MiSTer SCART Cables: https://www.retrorgb.com/beware-of-mister-scart-cables.html

16:28 Handheld Virtual Boy: https://www.retrorgb.com/handheld-virtual-boy-project.html

18:30 A Robot Named Fight Physical Edition: https://www.retrorgb.com/a-robot-named-fight-physical-edition-pre-orders-open.html

21:05 Wily Wars Pre-orders ending: http://bit.ly/wilywars

Supporter Q&A #160 Jun 11, 2021

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Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from June 10th, 2021. 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

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TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):
00:00 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/retrorgb/id1566121440
00:59 480p - 1080p Scaling Questions:
mClassic: https://amzn.to/3iDQx18
RT5x: https://www.retrorgb.com/?s=retrotink+5x
GBS-C: https://www.retrorgb.com/gbs-control-installation-overview.html
PS2 Component Video: https://castlemaniagames.com/products/hd-retrovision-ps2-3?ref=w9_zngec1o_
Xbox Solutions: https://www.retrorgb.com/xbox.html
06:51 Lazy copy & pasting callout :)
07:37 Nintendo Switch USB Hubs
09:59 More affiliate link discussions.
13:04 Framemeister use / Shielded composite cables / low-production Q&A's on purpose
17:59 Is there value in internal PSU mods?
22:47 RT5x for HDMI-modded consoles? 480p scanlines?
26:00 French NES / Fake RGB
28:16 Power on at the console, or the power strip?: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retrorgb?listId=1BIIRNU70ADRR
31:02 The best unmodded N64 solution?: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink2x.html
33:39 Sharper Game Boy Output / HDMI to Component: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retrorgb?listId=IP72N6BL06SV