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Review: Anbernic RG ARC Six Months On - The Dream Becomes A Nightmare?

Time Extension about 2 days ago

You were the chosen one.Editor's note: We don't normally revisit reviews, but in the case of the Anbernic RG ARC, we felt compelled to. This is one of the best products Anbernic has ever produced, in our eyes – but after six months of use, we've run into …
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Sturmwind Reissue coming from VGNYsoft - Includes Sturmwind VMU Shell!

The Dreamcast Junkyard about 9 days ago

 Duranik's shooter Sturmwind is renowned by Dreamcast fans the world over, often seen as the best indie game on the console - whilst it held onto second place in both our 2016 and 2024 Top Dreamcast Indie Games votes, it also ranked at 35 in our 2023 …

Sega Saturn • 8BitDo M30 2.4g button mapping is off after March 23rd update

MISTerFPGA about 1 month ago

Hi all,I noticed that I can no longer map the correct buttons on my 8BitDo M30 2.4g controller.This is only happening for the Saturn core and the problem does not occur if I for instance map the buttons to a keyboard. I also used a second 8BitDo M30 2.4g …
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Replacement VMU Shells head to Kickstarter - VGNYsoft give us the Lowdown!

The Dreamcast Junkyard about 2 months ago

 Based out of New York video game boutique Videogamesnewyork, publisher VGNYsoft have been well known in the Dreamcast scene for a long time now for publishing a whole load of indie games stateside for our beloved Sega console. For a list of what they …

Input Devices • I want to design the perfect "catch all" controller for MiSTer and emulation

MISTerFPGA about 3 months ago

It has come to my attention that there are currently no controllers on the market that are suitable for all console cores. You're either stuck with the PSX layout, that is great for SNES etc too, or the Saturn layout, that is great for Saturn and Mega Dri …

Input Devices • Using the numlock for its intended purpose

MISTerFPGA about 3 months ago

I started a playthrough of Snatcher on the MSX recently, and certain parts of the game require using the number keys on the numpad (not row of numbers above the letter keys). The problem is the numlock key seems to be hard coded to changing the keyboard m …
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Review: Retro Fighters StrikerDC Wireless Pad - Cut The Cord On Dreamcast

Time Extension about 3 months ago

The best just got better.Back in 2020, we reviewed the excellent Retro Fighters StrikerDC, naming it the only Dreamcast controller you need. Leap forward a few years, and we may have to modify that statement because the company has just released a successo …
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In Super Mario Advance 2, a unique glitch exists that results in broken overworld movement and, in…

Supper Mario Broth about 3 months ago

In Super Mario Advance 2, a unique glitch exists that results in broken overworld movement and, in some cases, the ability to access unused or glitched locations.For this, the level select screen must be accessed on the first frame of Mario starting to wal …
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In Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, Luigi can yell for Mario by pressing any direction on the D-Pad,…

Supper Mario Broth about 4 months ago

In Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, Luigi can yell for Mario by pressing any direction on the D-Pad, similarly to how he can yell for Mario in Luigi’s Mansion by pressing A while not near an interactable object.The animation of Luigi yelling interfe …
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Review: Retro-Bit Sega Saturn 2.4GHz Wireless Pro Controller

Time Extension about 5 months ago

Trust me, I'm a professional.The Saturn may have lost out to the Sony PlayStation in terms of market share, but one thing it got right was its controller. Sure, the PS1 pad boasted a forward-thinking design complete with four shoulder buttons and ergonomic …
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Here's An Updated Look At Aya Neo's Upcoming "High-end" Handheld, The Pocket S

Time Extension about 6 months ago

The device comes equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2.Update : Aya Neo has given an updated look at its upcoming "high-end" handheld, the Aya Neo Pocket S in a new video on its YouTube channel posted yesterday (thanks Retro Dodo for the spot!)Th …
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Here's An Updated Look At AYANEO's Upcoming "High-end" Handheld, The Pocket S

Time Extension about 6 months ago

The device comes equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2.Update : AYANEO has given an updated look at its upcoming "high-end" handheld, the AYANEO Pocket S in a new video on its YouTube channel posted yesterday (thanks Retro Dodo for the spot!)The …
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Nintendo 64 (N64) • N64 - analog down also sends d-pad down to Zelda OOT Redux

MISTerFPGA about 6 months ago

In Zelda Ocarina of Time (OOT) with the Redux hack/patch. One patch feature is using the d-pad to trigger the musical ocarina and the boots.Problem: when using the analog stick, pressing down on the analog stick appears to also send d-pad down which trigg …
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Review: Trimui Smart Pro - Great Design, Shame About The D-Pad

Time Extension about 6 months ago

Another sub-$100 challenger hits the market.Trimui is a relatively new name in the world of emulation-based handhelds, but its dinky Model S and Smart handhelds have turned heads thanks to their likeable design and above-average build quality.The company i …

Input Devices • well I'm at a complete loss with my two white 8bitdo M30 2.4g USB controllers...(unresponsive d-pad in main menu setup)

MISTerFPGA about 6 months ago

my two white 8bitdo M30 2.4g USB dongle controllers which worked perfectly up until tonight are suddenly completely screwed up. In the main Mister menu, when I try to set them up, two maybe 3 of the d-pad inputs aren't reading. Both controllers exhibit …

Other Console Cores • Atari 5200 - Choplifter Problem

MISTerFPGA about 6 months ago

The helicopter always drifts to the left when I let off the d-pad. Can anyone confirm if this is a bug? …
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In Super Mario Bros., by pressing Left and Right on the D-pad simultaneously, Mario will walk…

Supper Mario Broth about 7 months ago

In Super Mario Bros., by pressing Left and Right on the D-pad simultaneously, Mario will walk backwards. This is not possible on Nintendo’s official controllers, but can be achieved by using third-party controllers on the NES. On the Nintendo Switch …
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Anbernic's RG ARC Handheld Looks Like A Sega Saturn Pad

Time Extension about 7 months ago

Six buttons will make it perfect for fighting games.Anbernic has just teased a new handheld emulation device that appears to be modelled after the iconic Sega Saturn controller – right down to the rolling D-pad and button layout.Dubbed the RG ARC, the de …
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Emulators • Xpadder settings for VICE

Lemon64 about 7 months ago

What's this then?What's Xpadder?I love playing games sat on my sofa on the big TV, or sat in bed on the laptop. I also love the convenience of emulation. To that end, I use Xpadder as my software go-between twixt Xbox controller and VICE.Xpadder is one of …
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Prototypes of Retro-Bit's Upcoming Dreamcast Controllers Finally Revealed

The Dreamcast Junkyard about 7 months ago

Photo courtesy of SHIRO!Let's face it, the Dreamcast controller isn't exactly beloved. Sure, it was the tool that granted us the ability to experience some of the best games to ever exist, but unfortunately suffers from a not very ergonomic shape, a single …

NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) • Joystick registering as D-Pad? How to to turn off?

MISTerFPGA about 7 months ago

For some reason the left joystick on my 8bit do SN 30 is also registering as the D-Pad (along with the actual D-Pad) on the NES core, which is annoying because they’re close so I sometimes cause intended input by slightly touching the joystick.Is there …
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Chit Chat • Were there any Famicom type joypads for the Atari D9 joy port around the middle of the 80s?

Lemon64 about 7 months ago

What the title says. I know there was the R.A.T and a Suncom disc pad sort of like the Intellivision controller but I am looking for something you hold in landscape format with buttons on one side and a D-pad on the other like the SMS/NES etc traditional …

Input Devices • 8bitdo Modkit for Original N64 Controller

MISTerFPGA about 8 months ago

Anyone tried to use the 8bitdo modkit for the original N64 controller with the MiSTer? I just got mine, but early tests were quite confusing.It sort of worked both over bluetooth and over USB, but I can't assign every button of the original controller ins …
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First Play Of Tekken 8 & New Prince Of Persia Four Months Before Release

Retro Dodo about 8 months ago

We had the chance to visit the September 2023 WASD x IGN video game expo held at the Truman Brewery in London and had a first play of Tekken 8 & new Prince of Persia game ‘The Lost Crown’. There were tons of upcoming games being showca …
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CRKD Nitro Deck Review

Retro Dodo about 8 months ago

A Superb Switch Accessory ... Nitro Deck For Nintendo Switch & Switch OLED ... …