Based on a recent post on the Neo Geo subreddit, u/Upstairs_Report6208 has acquired an incredibly rare, early prototype of the Neo Geo CD Front Loader console, specifically “Console No. 4.” The unit, which was bought as “junk” with a black screen, features unique boards (CDROM-1 and CD-ANA) and even has a “SAMPLE” label on the […]
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Developer sonik_br has released a new set of adapters that allow USB controllers to be used on classic consoles. The project is based on the Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040) and supports SNES, Mega Drive, Saturn, and PlayStation 1/2. The SNES version even includes rumble support, making it possible to enjoy modern feedback on original hardware. […]
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Zaploader, designed by BedroomNinja, is now available to 3D print yourself — the full files have just been released on MakerWorld. Zaploader is an NFC cart reader for the Zaparoo project, letting you launch games for MiSTer, Windows, Batocera and SteamOS using original cartridges or repo shells. This is not a ROM reader/dumper, cartridges must […]
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Pixel Memories, known for crafting high-quality custom arcade sticks, has revealed a new design that will surely catch the eye of Neo Geo fans. This latest creation features a striking red finish, paying homage to SNK’s iconic arcade aesthetic while maintaining the build quality and attention to detail that Pixel Memories is known for. The […]
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A new custom Super Famicom project, the OpenSFC, has been unveiled. Designed and built entirely by starlightk7 , the board is based on the original SHVC model, considered by many to be the best-designed of the two-chip Super Famicom/SNES boards. The SHVC layout includes a removable sound module, which has also been recreated for this […]
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BedroomNinja has published a 3D-printable shell for RetroRemake’s NFC Reader on MakerWorld. The compact design can be secured with four M3x6 bolts, but it also stays together without screws. It offers a simple housing solution for MiSTer Pi users who want to enclose their NFC Reader PCB. Visit BedroomNinja’s makerworld page here.
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I first came across ShaderGlass exactly two years ago, and I was gobsmacked at how versatile this piece of software is. It essentially provides you with an overlay that can sit over any app or game you have running on your PC, applying real-time shaders—and there are hundreds of them. Now, with the v1.2 update, […]
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We all know when it comes to innovation in the world of console gaming, Nintendo are always the frontrunners. From the commercial flop of a Virtual Boy, to a three handed N64 controller, to the Wiimote, you know the controller that finally got your grandmother playing bowling. Nintendo take those chances and often achieve great […]
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Yuzo Koshiro, the legendary composer and developer behind the newly released Earthion, recently took to X to speak out against piracy after an unofficial ROM of the game began circulating online. The game, developed by Ancient Corp., is currently only available via Steam, with a physical Mega Drive cartridge planned for release in 2026. In […]
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Bedroom Ninja has officially released the NFC 1541 V2 on MakerWorld, the latest version of his NFC reader design inspired by the Commodore 1541 disk drive. This updated release is fully compatible with both the RetroRemake NFC Reader and the Zaparoo ZapPad, making it a great addition to any retro gaming setup that uses NFC […]
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