I recently recorded an interview with Wendell from Level One Techs.  This was a fun "nerdversation" that covered everything from budget PC builds to scrutinizing Thunderbolt specs.  I feel like most people who follow RetroRGB will enjoy this one and I'm really looking forward to doing a follow-up at some point!

As always, these long-form podcasts are also available as a video, with links on the main page:  ⁠https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-wendell-from-level1techs.html⁠

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...oh and here's that Thunderbolt video I referenced.  Honestly though, our discussion in this podcast covers it all, so you might not want to waste your time watching this.  Unless you're a curious nerd like me...then have at it!: https://youtu.be/Y8nQnZWXML8

Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from May 11th, 2023. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page.

00:17  HDMI to RF?:  https://amzn.to/3aho0wX + a VCR? Or get an HDMI to ATSC (lol, just buy another TV, it’s cheaper ;p):  https://amzn.to/436l0t5

03:13  Is it safe to leave a cartridge plugged into a console all the time?

06:10  iPad Screen / 1536p MiSTer tips

10:08  What adapters are people using for original controllers on MiSTer?

14:46  English dub of Castle Shikigami 2 for PS2 - Greatest voice acting ever ;p

15:58  Xbox - Do an HDMI mod or use the TINK5x?
19:13  4K120 Splitter:  https://amzn.to/3VV4Wro / 4k120 Switch:  https://amzn.to/3BiYKQB

22:28  RGB to S-Video
25:03  SNES 240p Test Suite label?  Maybe ask here?:  https://twitter.com/pepe_salot

In this week's #retrorgbweeklyroundup, I jump right into it.  What do you all think?: Enjoying the quicker start, or bring back the hello?

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00:00  Welcome!

00:13  Flappy Chicken Neo Geo Homebrew:  https://www.retrorgb.com/new-neo-geo-mvs-aes-cd-homebrew-released.html

01:40  SNES2Neo:  https://www.retrorgb.com/snes2neo-controller-adapter-back-in-stock.html

03:04  Rent A Hero 1 English Translation:  https://www.retrorgb.com/english-translation-patch-released-for-rent-a-hero-no-1-on-the-sega-dreamcast.html

04:46  Remute C64 Album:  https://www.retrorgb.com/remutes-to-the-bone-commodore-c64-up-for-pre-order.html

06:46  SNES Overcooked Demake:  https://www.retrorgb.com/supercooked-a-new-4-player-co-op-snes-game-released.html

07:43  Shadows of the Tusk Translation:  https://www.retrorgb.com/english-patch-wip-shadows-of-the-tusk.html

09:13  Jackpot Plays Pinball Vinyl:  https://www.retrorgb.com/jackpot-plays-pinball-vinyl-soundtrack-pre-order.html

10:21  8BitDo $20 wired “ultimate” controller:  https://www.retrorgb.com/8bitdo-ultimate-c-wired-controller.html

12:09  Ghostbusters Special Edition:  https://www.retrorgb.com/ghostbusters-special-edition-rom-hack-releases.html

14:17  Toshiba24AF45 Review :  https://www.retrorgb.com/secrets-of-the-toshiba-24af45-crt-tv.html

16:13  Interview with 480p Dreamcast Hacker:  https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-tapamn-480p-dreamcast-patches-solved.html

19:19  Lu’s MISTer Updates:  https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-neo-geo-pocket-n64-playstation-more.html

21:57  RGB Blaster Firmware Update:  https://www.retrorgb.com/rgb-blaster-firmware-update.html

24:11  EDFX In Stock:  https://www.retrorgb.com/krikzz-edfx-tg-16-pce-av-adapter.html

28:24  Metroid SNES Ports Livestream:  https://youtube.com/live/pg_cnlXVx6k

31:09  Thanks for your support:  https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

I recently had the opportunity to talk with Alex, aka TapamN - The developer who did what many people in the retro scene thought was impossible:  Patching certain 480i-only games to run in 480p!  We discussed the discovery, as well as Dreamcast video output formats, resolutions, filters and how all might be able to be manipulated for our setups.  This is an audio-only interview, however I have it on YouTube above for anyone who prefers - Everyone else can find it on all podcast services, by searching for "RetroRGB TapamN":

Forum Thread:  https://www.dreamcast-talk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=16508
List of 480p Patchable DC Games:  https://consolemods.org/wiki/Dreamcast:List_of_VGA_Games_and_Patches

This was an awesome conversation and I hope other dev's apply what was learned to other Dreamcast games!  I'd love to see an open source database put together, that would allow ODE's to toggle 240 / 480p support, as well as de-dithering, anti-aliasing...basically, having a GUI interface to toggle these options would be amazing!

...and please don't discount the "240p" conversation!  There's many people out there who own an amazing 15KHz-only CRT that would love to play some of these games in progressive scan.  I'm really excited to see what comes next for Dreamcast fans!

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Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from May 4th, 2023. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page.

00:00  Welcome!

00:59  SNES Rear Cover:  https://console5.com/store/snes-super-nintendo-power-input-jack-replacement.html

Big6 USB:  https://amzn.to/3n3zcU9

Big6 Genesis:  https://retrorgb.link/big6genesis

Big6 Wireless:  https://retrorgb.link/big6wireless

05:10  Archiving Info:  https://consolemods.org/wiki/Main_Page

09:00  MiSTer having issues only with 1536p HDMI out - Try this cable 1.5ft:  https://amzn.to/3VxBiZe

15:10  Doom: Resurrection 32x WILL run on even the most basic Everdrive (I confirmed with Vic):  https://www.retrorgb.com/?s=Resurrection+32X

ROM Carts:  https://www.retrorgb.com/romcarts.html

17:40  Is the TG-16 the first stereo audio console?

Does the TurboNanza offer anything over an SSDS3?

20:37  Mic / setup feedback

25:30  Thank you!!!

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00:00  RetroRGB hat!:  https://retrorgb.link/hat

01:02  90’s VHS Nintendo vs Sega:  https://www.retrorgb.com/90s-nintendo-vs-sega-vhs-edition.html

02:32  WiFi-Enabled NES Fighting Game:  https://www.retrorgb.com/wifi-enabled-nes-fighting-game-pre-orders.html

05:19  Trying out JLCPCB’s Flex Cable Assembly Service (Sponsored Post)

07:40  Trip World GC/GBC Pre-Order:  https://www.retrorgb.com/trip-world-now-available-for-pre-order.html

11:04  Mega Man II MSU-1 Audio:  https://www.retrorgb.com/msu-1-audio-for-mega-man-ii-snes-port.html

13:08  RGB Blaster Stone Age Gamer Edition:  https://www.retrorgb.com/rgb-blaster-new-cases-us-seller-added.html

15:35  CDi Zelda ported to GameBoy:  https://www.retrorgb.com/cdi-zeldas-adventure-ported-to-game-boy.html

18:01  TurboNanza:  https://www.retrorgb.com/the-turbonanza-brings-some-cool-features-to-the-turbografx.html

EDFX Out Of Stock:  https://krikzz.com/our-products/cartridges/edfx.html

21:49  Turbo Everdrive Pro Review:  https://www.retrorgb.com/nicole-expresss-review-of-the-turbo-everdrive-pro.html

23:00  Lu’s MiSTer Updates:  https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-tmnt-nintendo-64-arkanoid-2-neo-geo-cd-more.html

27:55  LOL @ the mic falling in front of me…

Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from April 27th, 2023. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page.

00:00  Welcome!

00:29  Mark’s Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/markfixesstuff

03:01  Portable Monitor Review:  https://youtu.be/f3q49jn1Vz

05:02  Do PSU caps affect video quality? / 4KTV calibration tips?

11:45  OpenMVS:  https://www.retrorgb.com/openmvs.html / Direct-Wire Arcade Controllers:  https://www.retrorgb.com/direct-controller-input-mod.html

15:52  RCA cables keep popping out of BNC adapters

19:48  Can MiSTer dump carts via a cart reader?  No, but try this:  https://www.retrorgb.com/open-source-cartridge-reader-v3-alter.html

22:28  NES Controller Info / Building your own controller latency tips:  https://youtu.be/dahbvSYV0KA

27:59  Is there a multimeter with a configurable “circuit breaker” in it?

30:20  SMS Light Phaser via SNAC / How far should a sound bar be from a CRT? / Saturn beta core questions / Bluetooth headphone lag

34:59  Swapping parts to use a SNES in a SFC shell.  ANYONE WANT TO TRADE?

37:18  Mic & Camera Testing

ZV-1 New:  https://amzn.to/3HksqQH

ZV-1 Used:  https://ebay.us/CsGzPv

Please note:  Do NOT purchase the "1F" version, as that doesn't have the 1000fps mode
All other A/V Gear:  https://www.amazon.com/shop/retrorgb

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00:00  Welcome

00:24  New MiSTer Multisystem Accessories:  https://www.retrorgb.com/new-mister-multisystem-accessories.html

04:06  Intelli-Stick Interest Check:  https://www.retrorgb.com/intellivision-ii-arcade-stick-project.html

05:52  Sign for JLCPCB with this link, to Get $54 New User Coupons (sponsored post):  https://jlcpcb.com/?from=RetroRGB

07:48  Virtual Boy Ribbon Replacements:  https://www.retrorgb.com/virtual-ribbon-replacement-kit.html

09:19  CDi ODE Interest Check:  https://www.retrorgb.com/cdi-ode-interest-check.html

11:30  Wii2HDMI (quality one!) back in stock:  https://www.retrorgb.com/wii2hdmi-plug-play-adapter-back-in-stock.html

15:57  Foldable GameBoy Pocket:  https://www.retrorgb.com/the-game-boy-pocketsp-mod.html

16:55  Lu’s MiSTer News:  https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-nintendo-64-neo-geo-pocket-simpsons-more.html

20:41  N64 QUALITY replacement PSU:  https://www.retrorgb.com/universal-n64-replacement-psu.html

23:55  Big 6 Genesis USB Controller Lag Tested:  https://www.retrorgb.com/retro-bit-big-6-usb-controller-lag-tested.html

28:24  Mega Man Battle Network 3 Vinyl Soundtrack:  https://www.retrorgb.com/mega-man-battle-network-3-vinyl-soundtrack-pre-order.html

29:16  GunCon3 Testing:  https://youtube.com/live/IOcz0M07A3Q

32:10  Thanks for your support:  https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from April 20th, 2023. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page.

00:28  Sony 127w Composite & S-Video Input Card

01:58  SNES Digital Audio Mod Info

06:19  Portable gaming monitor?:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NSW5F8V?linkCode=sl1&tag=retrorgb-20

07:51  Where to sell a 20L5 or 14L5?:  https://www.patreon.com/retrotechUSA

09:57  Which Wii rev can output the best quality video over analog and with this mod?:  https://www.retrorgb.com/wii-hdmi-kit-compatible-with-all-non-mini-models.html

12:35  HDMI 16x4 matrix switch?  Or maybe a 16x1, plus this?:  https://amzn.to/41F2yXq

14:15  How to get ahold of Voultar (LOLLLLLLL)

What about Louis?:  https://www.youtube.com/@ZezRetro

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Amazon General Affiliate Link:  https://www.amazon.com/?tag=retrorgb-20&linkCode=ez

21:38  PCIe to M2 converter for old video card???

Is 60fps interlaced actually 30fps?  If not, why?

CRT Color Calibration:  https://www.retrorgb.com/crt-color-calibration-series.html

24:04  2023 TV’s I’m interested in:

Lower Priced (not quite ‘cheap’ though):  https://amzn.to/3FR35gK

Samsung:  https://amzn.to/3jJ8bDG

LG:  https://amzn.to/40qpkBx

AWESOME HDTV Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@hdtvtest

Voultar’s cheap digital HDMI rant (I actually agree with it)

32:58  Mic test!!!:  https://www.amazon.com/shop/retrorgb/list/3MQMVMOI8SFOT?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d

Workflow Video:  https://youtu.be/Wlopp_q_l0M

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00:00  The Lag Is Real hat:  https://retrorgb.link/thelagisreal

00:48  HD Packs for Emulated NES Games:  https://www.retrorgb.com/upgrade-your-nes-games-with-hd-graphics-packs.html

03:14  Sonic Chaos Emerald Hacks:  https://www.retrorgb.com/sonic-1-chaos-emerald-romhack.html

06:26  JLCPCB now makes flex cables!  Let’s get started making a DC Digital flex!  (Sponsored post)

09:02  MemCard Pro GC:  https://www.retrorgb.com/memcard-pro-gc-firmware-update.html

10:18  Shank’s GloWii:  https://www.retrorgb.com/shanks-glowii.html

12:46  New Wii HDMI Kit:  https://www.retrorgb.com/wii-hdmi-kit-compatible-with-all-non-mini-models.html

18:04  HAS In Stock:  https://www.retrorgb.com/has-supergun-v4-2-in-stock.html

20:49  Lu’s MiSTer Updates:  https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-n64-sega-saturn-tmnt-battletoads-more.html

27:05  RGB Blaster Rev2:  https://www.retrorgb.com/rgb-blaster-v2-tested.html

31:36  MVG’s PGM:  https://www.retrorgb.com/igs-polygame-master-hardware-and-games-overview.html

33:47  LRG’s Carbon Engine:  https://www.retrorgb.com/lrgs-carbon-engine.html

40:53  JAMMIX Livestream (I’ll do another):  https://ultimatemister.com/product/ultimate-jammix-kit/