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I'm excited to share an interview with the legendary Zophar, founder of the emulation-focused site Zophar's Domain.  If you were around in the emulation scene of the 90's, this is going to be a crazy trip down memory lane...and if you're new to it all, it's a fun look at the roots of the retro scene!  As always, these long-form podcasts are also available as a video, with links on the main page:  https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-zophar.html

Twitch:  https://www.twitch.tv/zophar1

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from May 19th, 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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TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):

00:00  No Q&A Next Week

00:41  Making an arcade-style setup

05:09  CRT Stands / Racks

10:16  Game Expo Contest?:  https://allmaverick.com/2022/03/28/asmongold-announces-otk-games-expo-for-indie-games/

10:49  CRT Shipping Nightmare Ended Okay

12:44  Analogue Mega SG + ROM Cart:  Jailbreak:  https://github.com/SmokeMonsterPacks/Mega-Sg-Jailbreak  /  Krikzz:  https://twitter.com/krikzz

14:09  What’s “low enough” lag on a TV?  Where do you measure on the panel?

19:02  Panasonic TAO 480i

21:11  Matrix switch for setup

22:45  MiSTer + RetroNAS connection issues

25:01  PS2 GSM force 480p mode:  https://consolemods.org/wiki/PS2:Games_with_Alternative_Display_Modes

26:41  Sending stuff for review / Connect MiSTer directly to flat-panel or run through the RT5x?

29:39  RGB Modding a Toshiba TV with component inputs

32:49  TV Stand for CRT’s:  https://www.retrorgb.com/carts.html

34:08  Split a VGA signal?  Convert that signal to HDMI:  https://retrorgb.link/cheapdac

36:05  Checking the components in a passive sync combiner circuit:  https://www.retrorgb.com/building-a-passive-sync-combiner.html

36:59  Can you safely pass through higher resolutions on a BVM when its off?

40:17  A new CRT is looking better as time goes on???

43:09  Power Base Mini / Triple Bypass compatibility

44:18  Connecting a Dreamcast through an arcade cab

46:00  Comparing MiSTer I/O Solutions

47:04  Growing the channel, handling “personal” content vs promoting other people’s.

This week's podcast is sponsored by JLCPCB!  Spend only $2 for 5pcs  1-4 layer PCBs ; PCBA from $0: https://jlcpcb.com/DRE

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00:00  Retro Game Festival Brazil:  https://www.eventbrite.com.br/e/festival-retro-games-brasil-2022-tickets-312485611877

00:53  Virtual Boy Multiplayer Games:  https://www.retrorgb.com/virtual-boy-multiplayer-games-demos.html

03:10  Quick Man’s AI Explained:  https://www.retrorgb.com/quick-mans-a-i-explained.html

04:15  JLCPCB - How to place a PCB order:  https://jlcpcb.com/DRE

06:21  Lu’s MiSTer Updates:  https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-updates.html

11:11 Interview with Todd:  https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-todd-from-retrofrog-todds-nerd-cave.html

12:44  Official Linux on PS2:  https://www.retrorgb.com/sonys-official-linux-kit-turned-the-playstation-2-into-a-pc.html

14:35  More MiSTer MultiSystem Details:  https://www.retrorgb.com/more-details-on-the-portable-mister-multisystem-handy-emerge.html

16:07  New NES for for Everdrive 64:  https://www.retrorgb.com/new-nes-core-for-the-everdrive-64-x-series.html

18:31  3DO ODE pre-orders open:  https://www.retrorgb.com/external-3do-odes-available-for-pre-order.html

22:16  This Sunday is the last day for Battletoads Double Dragon:  https://www.retrorgb.com/nes-battletoads-double-dragon-official-re-release.html

Here's an interview with Todd, who runs the RetroFrog store, as well as the YouTube channel Todd's Nerd Cave.  I've known Todd for awhile and it was great to catch up a bit.  This is one of those "slide your chair over and join us for a drink" type of chats and I hope you enjoy it!  As always, these weekly chat's are available as a video (above) and everywhere audio-only podcasts are found - Just search your favorite app for "RetroRGB Todd".  As always, these long-form podcasts are also available as a video, with links on the main page:  https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-todd-from-retrofrog-todds-nerd-cave.html

RetroFrog Store:  https://retrofrog.net/

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from May 12th, 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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TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):

00:00  Hello!

00:08  Other reviews and why I’d even consider doing it.

03:51  Genesis through an Extron 160xi RGB Interface

07:25  MODE vs GDEMU

13:15  Microphone’s to upgrade your sound in YouTube Videos:  https://www.amazon.com/shop/retrorgb/list/3MQMVMOI8SFOT

17:53  Repair a GBA game PCB, or order a new PCB and do a ROM transplant?

23:04  Power supply measurements for the wiki:  https://consolemods.org/wiki/Odyssey:Video_Output_Notes

25:21  Mixing signals in a complicated multi-console setup

29:48  Making content based on viewer’s suggestions.

31:48  Modding a 360 / Repairing when the RRoD eventually happens.

35:29  Is the PSX core okay with one RAM stick?

38:25  Only watch/listen if you’re interested.  I don’t want to bug anyone :)

This week's podcast is sponsored by JLCPCB!  Spend only $2 for 5pcs  1-4 layer PCBs ; PCBA from $0: https://jlcpcb.com/DRE

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00:00  Welcome

00:38  Resident Evil Version:  https://www.retrorgb.com/a-beginners-guide-to-resident-evil-1996-remake.html

01:28  Mt-32 pi zero:  https://www.retrorgb.com/first-mt32-pi-zero-official-kits-on-sale-enhanced-kits-sell-out-in-minutes.html

03:03  30th Anniversary of Wolfenstein:  https://www.retrorgb.com/celebrating-the-30th-anniversary-of-id-softwares-wolfenstein-3d.html

03:49  JLCPCB:  How to order a proper PCB for game cartridges (provided your design files are correct of course!) - Sponsored post.

05:52  Atari Battlezone Simulator:  https://www.retrorgb.com/ataris-battlezone-military-simulator.html

08:02  MegaSD Firmware:  https://www.retrorgb.com/megasd-firmware-v1-05-r06-released.html

08:42  Doom 32x Multiplayer:  https://www.retrorgb.com/doom-32x-resurrection-v2-0-update.html

12:35  GBASP Metal Shell:  https://www.retrorgb.com/the-slate-a-slick-metal-shell-modification-for-the-game-boy-advance-sp.html

14:04  SNES Soundtracks Restored from Original Samples:  https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-jammin-sam.html

15:52  Lu’s MiSTer Updates:  https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-updates-vigilante-psx-updates-alpha-mission-and-more.html

22:57  SD-Based VMU:  https://www.retrorgb.com/vm2-a-sd-card-based-dreamcast-vmu-announced.html

24:59  3DO ODE Mount:  https://www.retrorgb.com/3do-fz-1-ode-mount.html

26:21  Whatnot t-shirt stream?  Dumb idea?:  http://retrorgb.link/whatnot

Here's an interview with Sam Miller, the musician who's been restoring / reverse engineering Super Nintendo soundtracks. Sam's accomplishing this by tracking down the original samples used to create the music you hear from the original game and re-creating the soundtracks with the original samples. This is awesome for so many reasons and I hope you all enjoy hearing about how this is done! As always, these long-form podcasts are also available as a video, with links on the main page:  https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-jammin-sam.html

Support Sam on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/JamminSam

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from May 5th, 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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TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):

00:00  Reviews of other stuff?

01:24  Donate stuff for giveaways?  Use Whatnot?:  http://retrorgb.link/whatnot

04:27  High priority repair page on the wiki?:

07:13  Shielded SCART cable or alternatives:  

1.5m SCART Cable:  https://www.retrogamingcables.co.uk/Male-to-male-RGB-SCART-cable-fully-shielded-coaxial-75-OHM?tracking=5543fb4c077bb

11:34  MiSTer vs original PCE hardware

17:10  Dead Eon MK II, faulty cheap DAC, Retrobit GC Component:  https://retrorgb.link/prismcomponent

23:00  32x woes, isolating metal shielding

28:53  HDMI switch for use with retro?

31:59  3BP + JP Mega Drive model1

37:20  Clean rusted metal shielded?  Exact replacement screws for classic consoles?

40:13  Discussion on power supply wiki page.

45:21  Why don’t I recommend used oscilloscopes?  What to do with an old cable box?

50:37  Choosing the right arcade stick for you?

55:56  Ordering PCB’s with beveled edges?

This week's podcast is sponsored by JLCPCB!  Spend only $2 for 5pcs  1-4 layer PCBs ; PCBA from $0: https://jlcpcb.com/DRE

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00:00  Welcome

00:45  GBA Screen Lag & Ghosting:  https://www.retrorgb.com/comparing-lag-and-ghosting-for-every-gba-handheld.html

06:06  JLCPCB for all your PCB & Assembly Needs (sponsored post):  https://jlcpcb.com/DRE

07:10  Jaguar A/V + Net adapter:  https://www.retrorgb.com/jagaioa-plus-adapter.html

11:05  Portable MiSTer project announced:  https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-multisystem-heber-reveal-handheld-mister-prototype.html

13:57  Intec Gaming’s GBA HDMI:  https://www.retrorgb.com/lag-testing-intec-gamings-gba-hdmi.html

22:31  MiSTer Updates:  https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-updates-new-public-jotego-cores-psx-filtering-32x-sound-fix-more.html

27:47  Interview with Neil & Richard from RMC:  https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-neil-richard-from-rmc.html

30:03  MiSTer S-Video & Composite:  https://www.retrorgb.com/how-to-hook-up-mister-fpga-s-video-composite.html

Here's an interview with Neil and Richard from RMC!  Neil's been working on the YouTube channel for quite a few years and has recently opened "The Cave" - A retro gaming, interactive museum in the UK.  There was way too much to cover in one podcast, so we focused on The Cave and the MiSTer Multisystem, but hopefully we can follow up sometime in the future!  As always, these long-form podcasts are also available as a video, with links on the main page:  https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-neil-richard-from-rmc.html

Support RMC Here:

RMC Podcasts:

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