https://youtu.be/AoPPY7ApvJY I just posted a podcast / interview with Dennis van den Broek aka Pointer Function. We discussed his projects...
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Dennis van den Broek aka Pointer Function has just released a fully open source, optical disc buffer/resurfacer called RGR EZBuff. ...
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All issues of Game Informer magazine, all the way back to their Fall 1991 issue are online and free to...
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https://youtu.be/_2pLM3Pxhjg There are a lot of "new" 8-bit computers and consoles being developed by smart engineers, YouTubers, and hobbyists, but...
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I just posted a podcast / interview with Dennis van den Broek aka Pointer Function. We discussed his projects with a focus on his latest: An open source disc polisher called the RGR EZBuff. This was a fun chat and definitely worth listening to if you’re interested in the EZBuff! As always, these can be […]
Dennis van den Broek aka Pointer Function has just released a fully open source, optical disc buffer/resurfacer called RGR EZBuff. The goal of this project, was a low cost, quality disc polisher that’s affordable to buy or make. All parts required are affordable, off-the-shelf components and you can print the enclosure with a basic, at-home […]
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All issues of Game Informer magazine, all the way back to their Fall 1991 issue are online and free to browse. All issues are high-quality scans and easy to browse. A free account is required, but signup just takes a moment. Check them out here if you’re interested: View them here: https://gameinformer.com/magazine-archive Stuff like this is […]
There are a lot of “new” 8-bit computers and consoles being developed by smart engineers, YouTubers, and hobbyists, but none of them are quite like the GameTank. I was able to spend some time deep diving into the GameTank project over the past couple of months. I built the through-hole version of the console, programmed […]
The developer Wizzo recently released an enhanced Graphical User Interface (GUI) for the MiSTer FPGA project, aiming to make the experience a bit more friendly. It’s compatible with both HD resolutions and CRT use, with different modes designed to properly use the screen space for each. Also, the developer theypsilon has integrated *running update_all via the […]
Tito from Macho Nacho Productions recently posted another video about modding classic iPods with modern conveniences. Original functionality can be retained, however this plug & play kit swaps out the original hard drive for a MicroSD slot, adds a new battery and even offers bluetooth and haptic feedback. While no soldering at all is required, […]
iam8bit has just opened pre-orders on reissues of Sonic 1 and 2 for the Sega Genesis, to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the original launch. They’re both complete in box and sell for $100 each, which is significantly more expensive than complete in box originals. They’ll ship in waves, starting in late 2026 and ending […]
Back in 2020, M2 announced a new sequel to the Game Gear Aleste series, GG Alesta 3. A few years later, a patch was released so people who legally purchased the game could extract the ROM and run it on real Game Gear hardware. And now, developer morb has patched it to run on Sega […]
Castlemania Games has just opened pre-orders on Arthrimus’ Scalable Video Switch (SVS). The prices are the same as on the main site; This is just a way to secure a pre-order for whatever modules you need when the next batch is released. Pre-orders will only remain open until all allotted units have been accounted for, […]
