Retro ConsolesTopicMay 19, 2026
Q&A With PicoGUS And PicoIDE Creator Polpo
A warm look at how curiosity, late nights, community feedback, and tiny Raspberry Pi boards helped shape two clever projects for old DOS-era computers.
7 min read
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Retro ConsolesTopicMay 19, 2026
Fafling Pushes Saturn Doom Even Further
Version 0.3 brings stronger frame-rate gains, wall rendering fixes, and new control quality-of-life touches for Sega Saturn Doom.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 17, 2026
R.C. Pro-Am Rolls Onto SNES Through A Fan Conversion
A short look at Rumbleminze's latest NES-to-SNES conversion and why R.C. Pro-Am remains such an easy retro racer to enjoy.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 17, 2026
GF1 Neptune Shows Sega's Lost 32-Bit Dream In Motion
The FPGA console aims to combine Mega Drive, Master System, and 32X support in one retro-minded machine.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 16, 2026
RetroTINK 5x Firmware V4.0 Arrives
Five years after the RetroTINK 5x launched, Mike Chi has released another heavily reworked firmware branch with RT4K pipeline features and HDR-focused CRT effects.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 16, 2026
Blender Bros. Vinyl Soundtrack Gets A Retro Release
A compact vinyl release highlights the GBA music by Akihiro Juichiya, Takako Ochiai, Masaya Hashimoto, and Ushio Otsuki.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 16, 2026
Analogue 3D Adds Save State Support
The Analogue 3D now supports save states through Memories, alongside fixes and improvements in 3DOS V1.3.0.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 15, 2026
Everdrive GBA Pro Firmware Updates
The Everdrive GBA Pro is getting early firmware attention, with updates aimed at making the new cartridge steadier after launch.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 15, 2026
Night Warriors: Darkstalkers’ Revenge Vinyl Opens For Pre-Order
The Sega Saturn and arcade soundtrack is coming to 2LP vinyl in standard and store-exclusive color variants.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 10, 2026
Saturn MiSTer Core Optimizations Bring A Small But Welcome Touch
A small visual feature arrived alongside careful resource work, showing how much effort is going into one of MiSTer’s most demanding console cores.
4 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 10, 2026
SuperStation One Review: A Friendly FPGA PlayStation With Serious Retro Range
Taki Udon's $210 FPGA system is more than a PlayStation lookalike. It is a welcoming route into MiSTer-style retro gaming, with some thoughtful hardware touches for players who still care about old cables, pads, memory,和
6 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 10, 2026
3D Blu-Ray And Proper CRT Cadence On Raspberry Pi 3
This setup is narrow, but useful if you already care about both 3D Blu-Ray backups and CRT-friendly refresh rates.
4 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 9, 2026
SuperStation One RGB SCART Cable
A practical new SCART option gives SuperStation One owners a cleaner fit than a near-match Saturn cable, with custom handmade alternatives still available.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 9, 2026
MiSTer FPGA Gets A Friendlier Launcher And Fresh Core News
MiSTer FPGA users have a few interesting updates to look over, and the biggest everyday change may be Za...
3 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 8, 2026
MiSTer Multisystem2 Arcade System Arrives For JAMMA Cabinets
A short look at the second JAMMA MiSTer kit from the MiSTer Multisystem team, built for FPGA play on real arcade hardware.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 6, 2026
Open Source Sega Nomad Battery Pack
A new DIY power option gives Sega Nomad owners another way to play away from the wall, with an important warning about battery quality.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 6, 2026
Weekly Roundup 512: AES+, MiSTer Updates, KUROHI, And More
This week’s retro hardware and game notes move across FPGA projects, classic console accessories, CRT-friendly speakers, and a fresh Game Boy Color release.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 5, 2026
USB Dolphin-Compatible Ethernet Adapter
A small adapter option for cleaner USB Dolphin setups.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 4, 2026
Kurohi Brings Black Fire To The Game Boy Color
The creator behind A Winner Is You and You Are Error is returning with KUROHI, an ambitious Game Boy Color cartridge that blends several classic play styles into one connected adventure.
7 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 4, 2026
Overserved Food Fighters Opens Pre-Orders For Neo Geo And Sega Saturn
A lively new arena game joins FULLSET’s retro lineup, with local Neo Geo multiplayer support and more Project Neon formats back on the table.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 4, 2026
MiSTer FPGA Updates Bring Darius 2 Progress And Handy Tools
MiSTer FPGA keeps moving, with arcade cores, DOS tools, system utilities, and save support all getting attention.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 4, 2026
RetroNAS Brings Shared Storage To Retro PC Setups
A practical way to keep games, drivers, floppy images, and CD-ROM images in one place for multiple retro PCs.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 4, 2026
Super ZSNES Brings A Classic Emulator Back
Super ZSNES is not being pitched as a small refresh. It is a fresh rebuild from the original ZSNES team, with early demos already pointing to some unusual technical goals.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 4, 2026
Weekly Roundup 511: Morph, LaserActive Power, And Super ZSNES
This week’s roundup brings together video and podcast access, useful hardware links, and several retro projects worth keeping on your bench-side radar.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 3, 2026
Polygame Master Rom Cart Progress
James from RetroHQ has shared a fresh look at his in-development ROM cart for the IGS PolyGame Master, and the early signs are promising.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 3, 2026
USB Dolphin Brings USB 2.0 Options To GameCube
A simple look at Makeo’s new USB 2.0 GameCube adapters, Swiss support, and the RetroNAS network loading setup.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 3, 2026
5X-Y-Z SCART Adapter Goes Open Source
A simple SCART passthrough for RetroTINK 5X setups is now available to buy or build under a CC BY 4.0 license.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 3, 2026
Cheap Shielded Speakers For CRT Setups
A simple PC speaker pair can still be useful when your retro setup includes a tube display.
2 min read