Here's the Supporter Q&A from February 10th, 2022. All comments and questions are fielded through the support service Q&A page.   Please consider supporting this channel via monthly services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you:  https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

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00:00 Welcome / Killswitch Show:  https://twitter.com/RetroRGB/status/1491504711970832385

01:08  Anyone make custom arcade cabinets?

05:00  Arcade stick to console converter (Brook?  MCChthulu?)

06:56  Neo Geo AES - No audio from headphone jack

09:56  How to back up a NAS?  USB / eSATA RAID boxes:  https://amzn.to/3svOTSB / https://amzn.to/3srcHHj / https://amzn.to/3oyZ4oA

15:35  How can I provide ad-free content for supporters?

22:53  Support me at NO COST to you:  https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

24:13  Use a VCR with RetroTINK products

27:41  Why is a Guncon’s composite Y cable safe?

30:46  Magnavox Odyssey Composite mod?

33:15  Noisy Extron 201 RXi PSU’s

34:56  Jeweler's loupes for CRT calibration

36:16  Mount an UnRAID share in a Linux VM

39:46  1440p compatible HDMI to VGA converter?:  retrorgb.link/cheapdac

42:42  DVDO Edge crashes require factory restore.  Any solution?

45:53  Raymond made some Virtual Machines for HyperV version 9 (Win10), version 10 (Win11) and VMware workstation/player 16.2 installed via the instructions from danmons (default passwords pi/pi etc...):

Hyper V Windows 10 : https://mega.nz/file/zx4n3YbJ#ukqnFeA_E1gIibIGHvt0IUCHbCzInh912MYVWiefIEU

Hyper V Windows 11: https://mega.nz/file/29xjGYgS#MY8D02KIH2X97lj5bYSdzJ3szX3jAg1jMjNXSKErfMU

VMWare / Player 16.2: https://mega.nz/file/K5xVjCKZ#ecGI4oYi4FKKSIN4P4F0HZOznfAYZjaqeuaEKjdV6-k

….and also a question about swapping a Pandora’s box with a MiSTer JAMMA solution.  Should be the same as this:  https://youtu.be/rmassx9hJP8

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00:00  Welcome

01:37  How NES scrolling works:  https://www.retrorgb.com/displaced-gamers-nes-scrolling-basics.html

02:51  JLCPCB:  https://jlcpcb.com/DRE

03:47  Shadow Dancer Vinyl:  https://www.retrorgb.com/shadow-dancer-vinyl-release.html

08:44  RT5x 720p to 1440p:  https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink-5x-experimental-firmware-v257.html

17:52  Affinity Sorrow Kickstarter:  https://www.retrorgb.com/affinity-sorrow-sega-genesis-md-kickstarter.html

19:19  New Cartridge Reader:  https://www.retrorgb.com/if-you-collect-retro-cartridge-based-games-you-may-be-interested-in-this-device.html

21:24  ScummVM on Dreamcast:  https://www.retrorgb.com/setup-guide-for-scummvm-on-dreamcast.html

23:54  Japan-only GBC Goemon Game:  https://www.retrorgb.com/review-on-a-game-boy-color-goemon-game-left-in-japan.html

25:40  Interview With Justin:  https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-justin-from-console-kits.html

29:16  Lu’s MiSTer Updates:  https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-updates-guncon-2-mt32-pi-lite-filter-presets-and-more.htm

This podcast is sponsored by AND recorded with Riverside! Check out their awesome platform here, with monthly service starting at less than $10! - Use coupon code RetroRGB30 for a 30% discount on the first three months of a subscription; This can also be applied to yearly plans: https://retrorgb.link/riverside 

Here's a conversation with friend and RetroRGB website admin Justin. He also runs a retro gaming YouTube channel that's been focused recently on Arcade1Up machines, which we discuss heavily here. As always, these long-form podcasts are also available everywhere audio-only podcasts can be found, with a direct download on the main page:

Follow Justin here:  https://youtube.com/consolekits  /  https://twitter.com/consolekits https://www.instagram.com/consolekits/  /  https://www.facebook.com/consolekits

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from February 3rd, 2022. All comments and questions are fielded through the support service Q&A page.   Please consider supporting this channel via monthly services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you:  https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

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00:00 Welcome!

00:08  Scaling consoles like Xbox 360 and PS3:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H3F94ZN?ref=exp_retrorgb_dp_vv_d

05:13  Should game launch settings change when using a Wii Dual?

06:39  Calibrating a 20L5?:  https://www.retrorgb.com/freecalrec601-dvds-for-calibrating-crts.html

08:51  Where to post a tutorial?

11:39  Is it worth hunting down shielded composite cables?

15:05  3rd party N64 expansion paks?  Any community solutions?

16:43  Is their CRT dead?:  https://ibb.co/3SwQqQK

17:54  Backing up UnRAID.  Second backup drive is easiest.  I’ve been using these:  https://amzn.to/3AHIk2Y

23:40  GCVideo on a “LCD CRT” kit:  https://www.retrorgb.com/laserbear-lcd-crt-case-reviewed.html

26:13  Remote play for retro games + RetroNAS questions

32:02  How to check if a PSU is good:  UL rated, enough volts and amps.

34:57  Why doesn't Analogue allow cross-platform games?

38:42  Use a supergun to add db15 controller ports to JAMMIX?

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00:00  Welcome

00:37  Open Lara:  https://www.retrorgb.com/openlara-project-expands-3do-jaguar-ports.html

02:46  How to order stencil’s on JLCPCB (sponsored segment):  https://jlcpcb.com/DRE

04:42  OBS Lossless:  https://www.retrorgb.com/obs-lossless-capture-guide-updated.html

11:18  OLED PVM Tested:  https://www.retrorgb.com/sony-oled-pvm-bvm-tested.html

14:54  Metal Gameboy Shell:  https://www.retrorgb.com/new-metal-shell-from-boxy-pixel-turns-your-game-boy-color-into-a-game-boy-pocket.html

16:41  RetroNAS and Interview With Creator:  https://www.retrorgb.com/introducing-retronas.html  /  https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-retronas-creator-dan-mons.html

24:36  MiSTer Updates:  https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-updates-saturn-compatibility-psx-sound-jotego-and-more.html

32:03  Want to be a writer /  contributor?

38:12  End, some setup talk…

Here's an interview with Dan Mons: Creator of RetroNAS, contributor for RetroRGB and the person who runs StickFreaks - A YouTube channel and website with tons of awesome info, including CRT color calibration guides that we've covered before. The focus on this conversation is RetroNAS, as we wanted to have a chat about the current state of the project and what's just around the corner. If you'd like to know more about Dan, check out the previous interview we did a few years ago below. As always, these long-form interviews are available as a video, linked in the main post:  https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-retronas-creator-dan-mons.html

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https://stickfreaks.com/

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from January 27th, 2022. All comments and questions are fielded through the support service Q&A page.   Please consider supporting this channel via monthly services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you:  https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

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00:00 Welcome!

00:20  Swap Japanese GB/GBC ROM with US Translated?  N64 S-Video vs Component:  https://twitter.com/CRTpixels/status/1484232163960758287

05:21  Wii U Battery Replacement:  This any good?:  https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Wii+U+GamePad+Battery+Replacement/56824

08:13  PSP Replacement Batteries?:  https://www.batteriesplus.com/

09:24  Hoodies & T-Shirts:  https://retrorgb.link/tshirts

11:26  Dual-TINK streaming & CRT VGA monitor setup

14:53  French NES is composite-to-RGB, not native.  Atari 2600 PSU replacement.

17:48  When to recap a console?

24:30  When to change thermal pads?

29:26  Do you need to use the RF box?

32:05  Add voltage to SCART for PAL CRT TV’s.

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00:00  Welcome

00:51  LCD PVM Testing:  https://www.retrorgb.com/lcd-based-sony-pvm-tested-not-for-gaming.html

05:00  JLCPCB’s PCBA Service (Sponsored Segment):  https://jlcpcb.com/capabilities/Capabilities

06:29  RetroUSB AVS Firmware:  https://www.retrorgb.com/retrousb-avs-firmware-v1-50.html

13:47  Atari Jaguar Game Found:  https://www.retrorgb.com/lost-atari-jaguar-game-speedster-ii-dumped.html

15:35  Y’s I translation started:  https://www.retrorgb.com/ys-i-in-falcom-classics-i-on-saturn-fan-translation.html

17:46  Game Boy WiFi Proof Of Concept:  https://www.retrorgb.com/this-custom-wifi-cartridge-allows-the-game-boy-to-access-the-internet-and-stream-video.html

19:48  Nick from Pandamonium Reviews:  https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-nick-from-pandamonium-reviews.html

21:34  Darksoft CPS1 Multi Pre-orders:  https://www.retrorgb.com/darksoft-cps-1-multi-pre-order-announcement.html

28:34  Weekly MiSTer Updates:  https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-updates-psx-sound-saturn-updates-zero-wing-and-more.html

34:39  New audio setup / Izotope Rx Question?  I fixed my levels at about the 16min mark, so maybe judge from there?

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Nick from Pandamonium Reviews - A documentarian and reviewer of classic games, currently focused on the Sega Saturn.  We've covered his work on RetroRGB before and it was great to hear directly from the creator!  As always, these long-form interviews are available as a video, linked in the main post:  https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-nick-from-pandamonium-reviews.html

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from January 20th, 2022. All comments and questions are fielded through the support service Q&A page.   Please consider supporting this channel via monthly services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you:  https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

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00:00  Q&A’s Staying The Same (for now)

07:18  Otaku 10-port switch / testing with a scope / Dreamcast PSU

13:46  Cracked surface mount caps

15:32  PS2 slim:  External storage mod confirmed

16:17  OSSC Export / OSSC NES Phase / Atari 2600 PSU

21:19  Modded 2600 through gcompsw

23:31  HDMI splitter dropouts / Composite through a component video distribution amp

27:02  HDMI switch feedback

28:45  3DS jailbreak affecting performance?

33:14  Short component video cables

36:41  PS1 Replacement Shells:  https://twitter.com/muramasa_ninja/status/1477468110756085762

39:39  Replacement Lithium Ion batteries

41:05  Do Majesco Game Gear’s have cap issues too?

42:40  Reliable controller membrane replacements

46:38  Bluetooth vs RF / Storing PSP batteries when not in use

50:48  Why are some flash carts more expensive than others?