MAKE Magazine pointed to an informative piece on how to create your own reprogrammable cartridge for the Sega Genesis/Megadrive. It can be used for many things, such as running demos, homebrew games and music on the real console. Sounds like a cool project for me to take on when I get caught up on stuff. […]
Shacknews ran a feature a few months ago that too a look back at some vintage game ads. Just thought I’d pass along the link. Enjoy!
If you’ve ever run into a problem with your console, you know the sinking feeling it can cause. It’s one thing for you to have problems with your PC. You can pop open the hood, check your settings, reinstall Windows, etc. However, a console problem stirs up fears of shipping your beloved machine to the […]
Is your Sega Saturn gathering dust in the back of your closet? Bring new life to the 32-bit powerhouse with one of my Sega Saturn Modchips. I’ve worked hard to always have my modchips in stock and have them at very low prices. I also have a great flat-rate shipping to anywhere in the world. […]
When it was first announced that Nintendo’s next console would feature the ability to play Nintendo’s entire back catalog, I was extremely excited. While I enjoy using emulation on my current devices to play classic ROMs and ISOs, I’m desiring to have a more enjoyable experience — one that I believe Nintendo can provide. While […]
I have to say, I feel a bit guilty for not reaching this point earlier. I covered the progress of the console ports of Alien Hominid since it was first announced that the indie Flash game would be coming to the big three home game consoles. I’ve played the game a bit in the past, […]
PressTheButtons has a fine little piece looking back at the SNES classic, Uniracers. He mentions the idea of a GBA port. I agree it sounds like it would be a prime candidate for such a port. It would make a great on-the-go racer in addition to a welcome visitor to my Gamecube’s Gameboy Player 🙂
This Saturn is by far the most difficult because you need to have some skill with a soldering iron. The actual installation of the chip is quite easy once you have correctly altered the chip. Model 1 Chips are no longer in production, so unless you can find some backstock or place that has some […]
I’m going to do my best to share a good deal of my game ISOs over a long period of time. Larger files will be distributed via BitTorrent and smaller ones will be uploaded to YouSendIt. Each game will be availible for a few days or weeks. Then I will move onto other games. Here’s […]
I have finally found time to do the follow-up to my popular write-up, “Atomiswave Lineup Impressions – Part 1“. There have been quite a few developments on the Atomiswave platoform, even though it may be approaching the end of it’s lifespan. Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) If you’re looking for the freshest […]
If you’re like me and didn’t get to go to one of the biggest retro gaming conventions, you can read the newest WIRED article to see what you missed
kccc, a newbie over at SegaXtreme has share his discontent with the look of a standard Sega Saturn and demonstrated his creative solution. His newly remodeled machine sports a sleek yellow and black exterior with glowing LEDs inside. Worth a look for Saturn enthusiasts.
After the recent price announcement for the Gameboy Micro ($100), Nintendo has launched the official site for its tiny wonder. I’m still waiting to see one of these in person to see if it lives up to my hopes. (See my initial reactions to the device)
Here are some screens and reviews of some of the retro-themed DS games that are on their way: Frogger DS Screens Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow Screens Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow Hands-On Impressions New Super Mario Bros Hands-On Impressions Dig Dug DS Confirmed for USA Bubble Bobble Revolution Screens Update: Bubble Bobble Revolution
