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Game & Gadget Podcast #38 – Original Xbox Ticking Disaster, PS Vita Beauty & More…

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I am joined by Tony Warriner who is one of the founders of Revolution Software as we discuss more gaming, gadgets and technology both retro and modern.

Topics include:

  • Tony wants to play Elite on his BBC Micro, but the smoking capacitors have other ideas
  • James’ original Xbox had a hidden surprise, a leaking clock capacitor that nearly destroyed the console
  • Restoring James’ Commodore 64 – real dead bugs
  • The C64 Tapecart SD for fast loading cassette games in just a few seconds
  • The amazing Commodore 64 loading graphics and music
  • Importance of preserving the stories from those who experienced such big tech and software advances
  • The Sony PlayStation Vita with its stunning OLED display where sales flopped
  • The cleverness of the dual screen display of the Nintendo DS
  • Drooling over modern crystal replacement cases for retro consoles
  • SEGA Dreamcast modding with the GDemu and DreamPSU
  • The original power supply on the C64 is another danger!
  • The video tour of Tony’s collection of retro gear
  • ‘The Spectrum‘ hardware announced for emulating classic Spectrum titles
  • What is a ‘sensible’ retro collection purchase?
  • James’ lovely yet battered Amiga 500 purchased for £30

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