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"Atari has announced that it has acquired former retro rival Intellivision and many of the games from its library..."

 

"Aliens Neoplasma II is a continuation of the first game by Sanchez Crew set in the "Aliens" universe..."

 

"Computer Space holds a special place in video game history. It was the first arcade video game ever released, launching in 1971. It was also the first commercially available video game of all time and is responsible for starting Nolan Bushnell on the path to Atari, one of the most influential companies in the history of the industry..."

 

"Taki Udon, who is involved with the production of several new pieces of FPGA-based retro gaming hardware, has revealed that the upcoming FPGA handheld will use an AMOLED screen..."

 

GammaOS version 1.5.1. has some real improvements over version 1.3.3. The ability to change performance modes with the touch-screen, rather than a button combination, being one of them. However, when playing higher-end consoles, there is a notable performance regression. In this video, that can be seen with both GameCube and PlayStation 2.

If you want to stick with consoles up to the PlayStation or Nintendo 64, the upgrade to version 1.5.1. is a no-brainer. For higher-end consoles, you may want to stick with version 1.3.3. and put up with a few inconveniences.

Performance mode was used in all tests. Dolphin 5.0-21395 was used for GameCube and NetherSX2 was used for PS2.

Have you experienced this performance regression?

I've also made a bug report over at https://github.com/TheGammaSqueeze/GammaOS/issues/169

 

"RockerGaming and BlueShell3D have just opened pre-orders for their upgraded 72-pin connector for the NES, called the Ninten-Drawer. As many of you are aware, over time the original Nintendo cartridge connector mechanism can become unreliable..."

 

"HDMI CEC ARC/eARC issues If you are having issues using HDMI CEC with a MiSTer FPGA connected to your setup, there are some solutions to help you out. One solution involves cutting out a pin from a chip on the DE10 Nano board (Pin1 on U34). However there is safer solutions..."

 

"I don't think we should just do exactly what [Yamauchi] has said in the past..."

 

"Wake up! A grand adventure beckons!"

'Inspired by the Game Boy Zelda entries, the game offers "a massive world dripping with secrets for you to uncover" and features "nods to both modern and classic inspirations."...'

 

"Gabriel Pyron, the coding genius behind WIP Mega Drive / Genesis versions of Samurai Shodown and Marvel Super Heroes, has just revealed that he's working on a King of Fighters-style game for the 16-bit console..."

 

"A clever modder and YouTuber has developed a unique handheld N64 that plays actual cartridges, forgoing any sort of emulation..."

 

"The clamshell RG35XXSP is Anbernic's latest handheld, and their first with this form factor..."

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Back in the days when it was first released, I'm sure I read that it should be pronounced "Susie". That's the way I've always said it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

It's debatable whether the Wii U should be considered to be part of "retro gaming". It's my most up-to-date console. Nevertheless, I think it's worth getting this info out there.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I would suggest that it's easier to download carts from https://www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?cat=7&sub=2

https://onionui.github.io/docs/emulators/pico-8 says pretty much everything else I would say. It's also worth noting that you can rename .p8 files to .png and they'll work the same. The advantage is that the .png file also functions as cover-art.

The default configuration of OnionOS uses the fake08core for PIC0-8 games. Its compatibility is good but not perfect. I believe it's possible to set-up the paid-for, official PICO-8 runtime, but I've never done it so I have no notes.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I agree. It is absolutely crazy to think that the Miyoo Mini can handle the DS. In other good news, with ArkOS installed, your RG351V can also play DS games; other custom firmwares may also be able to do so but I haven't tried with them.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

I've spoken to Miyoo about this device. They say that it will be released in November and will be available both from AliExpress and third-party retailers (IOW, you'll find it on Amazon). I asked for specifications but none were forthcoming.

Miyoo have a long history of being optimistic with release dates so take "November" with a pinch of salt.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Well, I think you would be fine going blind as...

Sounds as if it may be worth giving a try sometime.

I do both, usually I re play old classics when I don’t want to think too much or I only have too little time to play to not being able to process stuff 😅

Have you also had been able to play some games that you always wanted to as a child, but couldn't, for whatever reason?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I hear a lot said about the Dragon Ball games, but I've never actually played one myself. Would someone unfamiliar with the mangas get a lot out of them?

I'm always curious about how people use their retro-gaming devices. Do you stick with games from your past, or have you found some previously unknown gems? For instance, I love the fact that I can replay the Metroid games, up to Fusion on the GBA, but I've also discovered that I thoroughly enjoy 1942 (Arcade) and its sequels.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (4 children)

It's amazing to be able to carry around a huge catalogue of retro games in such a convenient form-factor.

What are you playing while on your trip?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

It's interesting to hear that the GammaOS developer has got his hands on one.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Koriki or Batocera but, yes, it won't run on GarlicOS until there's a release with GPU support.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

I was disappointed to see the Koriki PS1 performance. Curious that it can play (some) N64 but has issues with most PS1 games.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

It's interesting that they've added the active cooling here. Presumably, the metal shell of the RG405M provided enough of a heat-sink on its own. It also means that GammaOS will require additional porting work - I'd been hoping it would work out of the box.

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