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Display Devices • Impossible Smooth Scrolling at 50Hz?

MISTerFPGA about 6 months ago

Hi,I'm running my MiSTer simultaneously on a Gigabyte G27Q (1440p, VRR) and a JVC TM-H150C with the following config for output:Code: vsync_adjust=2video_mode=12... 60Hz scrolling is butter-smooth, not …
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Impact! (Audiogenic, 1987)

Finnish Retro Game Comparison Blog about 6 months ago

Written for the Atari ST and Commodore Amiga by John Dale with graphics by Martin "Spiny Norman" Day. Originally released by Audiogenic in 1987. Also published as "Blockbuster" in North America by Mindscape.Acorn BBC Micro/Electron conv …

Powering European Computers with 60Hz

VCFed about 6 months ago

I have a number of old European computers from Olivetti and Amstrad. They are rated 220v 50Hz. I can provide them the required voltage using transformers, but the AC frequency will always be 60Hz. Is there any danger in running these devices with higher AC …
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Dark Chambers Joins The Atari XP Line, Just In Time For The 2600+

Time Extension about 6 months ago

Complete with new art by Butcher Billy.Atari is releasing Dark Chambers as part of its Atari XP line, complete with new artwork by Butcher Billy.The brainchild of John Palevich, Dark Chambers is one of the earliest known examples of a dungeon-crawler and w …
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Chit Chat • Unpreserved games: Have you played any?

Lemon64 about 6 months ago

In my case as a CPC/MS-DOS/PS1/PS2 guy, I have the good or bad luck of having played one MIA game (Missing in Action, games that were never preserved).But it was probably a homebrew game that was basically very close to many other games but with a few var …

Amstrad PC-20 - RF Output convert PAL to NTFS?

VCFed about 6 months ago

I recently acquired an Amstrad PC-20. I wanted one ages ago as i like this form factor. Anyway I live in Australia, ie. PAL-land. My Amstrad PC-20 does have an RF modulator. I haven't tried it on an analog TV yet only my faithful Samsung 940MG which has an …

introduce yourself • Newbie to the Beeb

Stardot about 6 months ago

Hi everybody,I just got a BBC model b with a Gotek and it is really a new computer for me. In the 80's i had an Oric 1 followed by an Amstrad CPC 464 but in France the BBC micro was uncommon and it's still true.It seems to be a very interesting computer a …

A pair of Pets - Preparing to test after perhaps 40 years unused

VCFed about 7 months ago

Hi, After learning about and repairing a number of 80's machines in the last 9 months (BBCs, C64s, Amiga, Amstrad, Archimedes, STs and Sinclairs), I'd deliberately left two machines in storage that were particularly special to me. I knew and was intrigue …
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Retro Gaming • Every Robocop Game EVER Made including Amiga

LemonAmiga about 7 months ago

To celebrate the release of Robocop: Rogue City. I have released "EVERY" Robocop game ever made..this literally means "EVERY" game and every port. ZX Spectrum, Super Nintendo, DOS, Game Gear, Amstrad..It's all here in this video. Please feel free to share …
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Games • Every Robocop Game EVER Made

Lemon64 about 7 months ago

To celebrate the release of Robocop: Rogue City. I have released "EVERY" Robocop game ever made..this literally means "EVERY" game and every port. C64, ZX Spectrum, Super Nintendo, DOS, Game Gear, Amstrad..It's all here in this video. Please feel free to …

General • Einstein as a cross-development platform

Tatung Forum about 7 months ago

Hi,I'm doing some research into the use of the Einstein 8-bit machines as a cross-development platform for the Spectrum, CPC, etc back in the day, with a view to possibly constructing a museum exhibit to demonstrate how this was done.I've seen mention of …
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'Mighty Castle Adventure' Is A Castlevania Fan Game For The Amstrad CPC

Time Extension about 7 months ago

Spooky stuff.Given the massive popularity of Castlevania, it's not all that surprising that we've seen a lot of fan-made games based on the series – and we've got another to add to the growing list in the shape of Mighty Castle Adventure (thanks, Indie R …
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Chit Chat • Has anyone learned a "new old system" in modern times?

Lemon64 about 7 months ago

Not quite sure if the topic is as informative as I tried, but you'll get the hang of it.Back in the day I had a C64 with 1541, modem and a printer. Naturally I copied 'turbo tapes' and floppies and played, but I also did other stuff. Typed in listings, le …