Sonic On The Amiga, Desert Strike Returns, eXoWin9x & More - Ramble 140
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They Certainly Don't Make 'em Like This Anymore...
The Cooler Master CM690 MkII case was released in 2011 and aimed at gamers, with a focus on airflow and cable management. This limited edition Nvidia version also sports some rather fancy Nvidia branding. But what should I put in it?
Worms 30th Anniversary, VPN Bans, Rebecca Heineman & More - Ramble 139
In this episode I talk about the new Analogue 3D console, the 30th anniversary of Worms, the 40th anniversary of the Master System, governments trying to ban VPNs, a new SilverStone PC case, the Another World MSX port, Dell & HP disabling HEVC support on their high end business laptops, learning HTML via type-ins, Pebble beef, Microsoft open sourcing Zork & more!
PicoIDE, Steam Machines, Physical WipEout, New 8-Bit Console & More - Ramble 138
In this episode I talk about Valve's new hardware - including their Steam Machine console and VR headset - the new Atari 8-bit port of Street Fighter II, 20 years of the Xbox 360, Microsoft's historic audio software piracy in the XP era, the new PicoIDE from Ian Scott of PicoGUS fame, a brand new 8-bit console for 2025, WipEout in the real world & more!
Hands-On With The NEW Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition
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Commodore Sues Commodore, ELITE On Atari 8-Bit, Classic Mac 68060 & More - Ramble 137
In this episode I talk about the new Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition, a cool new toy using shaders in Windows, an update on the Stop Killing Games movement, a new port of ELITE to the Atari 8-bits, a 68060 CPU upgrade for classic Macs, DOOM running on an actual orbiting satellite, Commodore suing... Commodore?, a Windows 10 EOL workaround & more!
Intellivision, Halo On PS5, Simon The Sorcerer, Spoopy PAC-MAN & More - Ramble 136
In this episode I talk about the new Intellivision console, the Halo remaster, Halloween PAC-MAN, a new SoundBlaster, the Indian government's newfound love for Linux, Counter-Strike shenanigans, a new Simon The Sorcerer game, a DOOM board game & more!
Futurama Hit & Run, Darkenstein 3-D, AWS Outage Smart Bed Fail & More - Ramble 135
In this episode I talk about a new Futurama mod for Simpsons Hit & Run, a new boomer shooter from MicroProse called Darkenstein 3-D, an official sequel to cult legendary game Hong Kong 97, Taki Udon's new SuperStation PlayStation memory cards, this week's AWS outage & more!
GZDoom Drama, Amiga Format, Nintendo Hacked, RIP Windows 10? & More - Ramble 134
In this episode I talk about the GZDoom drama, the triumphant return of Amiga Format magazine, Windows 10 EOL, Nintendo's recent hack, Apple Lisa on FPGA, a new DOSBox fork, GOG's preservation snags, some big studio news & more!
New Mobile Computer Museum, Amiga 4000 PCI, Windows 95 Inspired Game & More - Ramble 133
In this episode I talk about Amiga 4000 PCI support in Linux, a new Windows 95 inspired automation game, a brand new retro shop opening in Leicester, Bubble Bobble remastered on the Commodore 64, new undiscovered Mario levels, windows XP VLK piracy, a mbile computer museum, how to get Fallout 3 and New Vegas for free & more!
Loadsa Modems, MicroCrocs, EA Acquisition Smashes Records & More - Ramble 132
In this episode I talk about a new voxel Duke Nukem 3D mod, Microsoft's official Crocs, Android for PC, EA's record breaking acquisition, 30 years of PlayStation, a LEGO Game Boy mod & more!
Raspberry Pi 500+, Deus Ex Remaster, MegaLD Update & More - Ramble 131
In this episode I talk about the new Raspberry Pi 500+, the official Deus Ex remaster, DOOM on a vape, Pioneer LaserActive MegaLD emulation, a new Spectrum Next game from Sarah Jane Avory, an Atari ST USB-C power supply & more!
Virtual Boy Is Back, Screamer Is Back, Geeks Smell & More - Ramble 130
In this episode I talk about the 25th anniversary of Windows Millennium Edition, the triumphant return of the Ninendo Virtual Boy, Pokemon Mini emulating the Game Boy, Screamer's rather weird anime reincarnation, C64 & Spectrum perfume, the Louvre retiring its 3DS guides, DOOM's longest run, the latest on Stop Killing Games in the UK & more!
SEGA Raids Preservationists, Sir Clive vs. Alan Sugar, C64 Indiana Jones & More - Ramble 129
In this episode I talk about Atari's GameStation Go, SEGA's raid on game preservationists, a preserved C64 Indiana Jones game, a stage production of the Clive Sinclair saga & more!
No More PC Optical Drives? Game Boy OutRun, Atari Agog & More - Ramble 128
In this episode I talk about the death of PC optical drives, an amazing port of Out Run to the Game Boy Color, Atari 50 on GOG, Monkey Island's 35th anniversary, a LEGO SEGA controller, Microsoft's 6502 BASIC & more!
Our 25 Year Old Family PC Was More Interesting Than I Thought
I built this Slot A AMD Athlon PC for my family 25 years ago when I was 16 years old. Join me as I take a look inside and finally start to bring this old PC back to life!
Nostalgia Nerd, Windows 95, He-Man, CD32, Jail Floppies & More - Ramble 127
In this episode I talk about Nostalgia Nerd's fresh start, Windows 95's 30th anniversary, the new He-Man game, an Amiga CD32 Mini, floppy disks in jail, an updated driver for an ancient GPU, Quake from memory & more!
UK Gov vs. Wikipedia, New Bubsy, DOOM On A USB Charger & More - Ramble 126
In this episode I talk about the new Vectrex Mini, the history of the CD, DOOM on a USB charger, Bubsy 4D, the A1200, Nightdive's future plans, the UK government's threat to Wikipedia, the G'AIM'E lightgun & more!
Gaben Buys Yacht Company, RIP Ebuyer, RIP AOL, Cranky Gameboys & More - Ramble 125
In this episode I talk about the end of AOL's dialup service after more than 30 years, a faster software Xbox 360 hack, Gabe Newell's new yacht company, the end of Ebuyer, Settlers II on Amiga, a Gameboy emulator for the Playdate console & more!
Bill Gates vs. Steve Jobs - The Musical... & More - Ramble 124
In this episode I talk about a musical called Nerds, a fun new CGA game, a new Atari Falcon030, the Heretic & Hexen remaster, games censorship, another British arcade in trouble, the death of Steam on ChromeOS & more!
Perifractic Buys Commodore! 3D Printable Atari Joystick, New SEGA Emulator & More - Ramble 123
In this episode I talk about Perifractic's purchase of Commodore, a 3D printable Atari joystick, a new LaserActive SEGA MegaLD emulator, the new Raspberry Pi RP2350, a blurry keyboard, a dual screen Android handheld & more!
This is Genius! Atari x PAC-MAN Deep Dive
The Atari 2600+ console was released in 2023 with support for original 2600 and 7800 cartridges on your modern TV. Since then we've had the 7800+ and cartridge releases and re-releases, but this new collab with Bandai Namco really is something else with some very nice little nods to some obscure Atari and Namco history.
Italian YouTuber Guilty?, LEGO Game Boy, Fallout In DOOM & More - Ramble 122
In this episode I talk about the Italian YouTuber who's in big trouble, an arcade saved from bankruptcy, a new LEGO Game Boy, a retro sleeper PC, a SNES handheld, a DOOM Fallout TC, Black Mesa RTX & more!
Italian YouTuber Faces Jail Time, Amiga OutRun, New C64 & More - Ramble 121
In this episode I talk about Amiga OutRun, an Italian YouTuber facing jail time for covering retro handhelds, Nintendo bricking Switch 2 consoles over piracy, an expensive stapler, the new Commodore 64 & more!
Atari Lies, 30 Year Old Websites, Sinclair Shenanigans & More - Ramble 120
In this episode I talk about an email I received from Atari, an interview with the creator of Blue’s News, an Old Computer Challenge, Grant Sinclair’s Gamercard console, the Switch 2’s USB C encryption, a lost Animaniacs game & more!
AAA Gaming On Totally Inappropriate Hardware With Bazzite
Baby Boris the HP Enterprise Gen10 MicroServer was recently decommissioned from my place of work. So let's have some fun with it before it gets pressed back in to service as a boring old NAS!
SKG, Thnickles, New Retro Gaming Scam, FPGA Neptune & More - Ramble 119
In this episode I talk about the latest happenings in the Stop Killing Games campaign, a man making some thick coins (for some reason), a new LLM-powered scam targeting retro gamers and OSS users, an official Xbox 360 dashboard update, Microsoft layoffs, the return (again) of the SEGA Neptune & more!
Bazzite vs. My Boxed 1990s PC Games - It Shouldn’t Work (But Does)
We already know that Bazzite Linux is great for modern day Steam games. But how will it handle my physical big box DOS and Windows collection? Turns out it's better than even I expected.
Deus Ex 25th, PicoGUS ODE Support, Decomp News & More - Ramble 118
In this episode I talk about the 25th anniversary of Deus Ex, PicoGUS getting ODE support, a modern day LLM on vintage hardware, Lego Island, SpaghettiKart, DOS EDIT, a new sound card & more!
Lost Sid Meier Documentary Resurfaces, Wing Commander Fix, Meccano Lunar Lander & More - Ramble 117
In this episode I talk about an awesome electromechnical Lunar Lander game made from Meccano, a fix for Wing Commander’s speed-related issues after 35 years, a new Dig Dug game that’ll only be around for 2 weeks(!?), a lost Sid Meier documentary & more!
Bazzite - The Gaming OS Microsoft Doesn't Want You To Know About
It seems like just a short few years ago, "Linux Gaming" was something of a punchline - but not any longer, thanks to efforts like Valve's Proton and distributions like Bazzite. But is it finally good enough to be the final nail in the coffin for Windows?
Big YouTuber Loses Account, More Croc, Atari Takes On ChatGPT & More - Ramble 116
In this episode I talk about Slope’s Gaming Room nearly losing his YouTube channel, Look Mum No Computer’s new game, Croc’s Game Boy Color Rerelease, 40 Years of Boulder Dash, the Atari 2600 vs. ChatGPT, MattKC’s Discord on Windows 95, Gen Z vs BlackBerry, Perifractic’s attempt to buy Commodore & more!
Dukes Nukem, X-Wings, Spectrums Next, New Lightguns & More - Ramble 115
In this episode I talk about some damaged Switch 2 screens (oops!), Duke Nukem Advance on the PC, an unreleased Duke Nukem PS2 prototype, the XWVM X-Wing project releasing their first alpha, Spectrum Next Kickstarter 3, a new Namco lightgun, a tiny 8-Bit Atari, the 40th anniversary of the Atari ST & more!
They De-Googled ChromeOS... What's That All About Then?
FydeOS is a project to take Google's ChromeOS offline... ish. With the ability to run Android and Linux apps, it should be a compelling offering, right?
BIOS On UEFI, Atari Breaks Records, Stoo's New Game & More - Ramble 114
In this episode I talk about a new BIOS for UEFI systems, Atari going from strength to strength, a new game from Tony Warriner and Stoo Cambridge, the Sega Master System in Brazil, a Half-Life 2 Team Fortress 2 crossover mod, the closure of a beloved local arcade & more!
The Studio May Be Trashed But The Show Must Go On - Ramble 113
In this episode I talk about a new retro styled PC case from SilverStone, a Wii U gamepad emulator from MattKC, a USB C power mod for the OG Xbox, SuperSEGA's whatever it is this week, Heart Of Neon, the origins of the Pokemon logo, the MXM Voodoo 4, Windows 95's iconic setup wallpaper remastered & more!
Inside A Chunky Relic Of Computer History
This RM branded 286 laptop is a real piece of computing history! But what's inside... and does it even still work?
Doom On Atari ST, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Remaster, 8-Bit SFII & More - Ramble 112
In this episode I talk about the new S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Legends Of The Zone remaster, Doom on the Atari ST, Street Fighter II On Atari 8-Bit & more!
Linux Drops 486, LAN Party Game, Heart Of Neon & More - Ramble 111
In this episode I talk about the Linux kernel finally dropping 486 and early Pentium support, some new Video Game Hall of Fame inductees, a new LAN Party simulator called LAN Party Adventures, the new Commodore OS release, the Heart of Neon Llamasoft documentary Kickstarter & more!
ARM Is 40, New MiSTer MultiSystem, Japanese Game Preservation Peril & More - Ramble 110
In this episode I talk about the new MiSTer MultiSystem 2, ARM's 40th anniversary, the Japanese Game Preservation Society, Polygon's sale, GTA VI delay & more!
OutRun Movie, Harrier Attack Reloaded, New DOOM Trailer & More - Ramble 109
In this episode I talk about the new DOOM - The Dark Ages trailer, an upcoming OutRun movie, progress on the Amiga OutRun arcade port, Harrier Attack Reloaded on the Amstrad CPC & more!
One Weird Trick For Running Modern macOS On Ancient Macs
The last macOS release to officially support this 2008 Intel MacPro 3,1 was El Capitan way back in 2015, and that hasn't received any security updates since 2018! So let's run a bang up to date release instead, thanks to a community project known as OCLP.
DOOM's Playable Box, Computer Museum Robbed, RetroTINK On Hold & More - Ramble 108
In this episode I talk about a new release of DOOM with a playable BOX, the Retro Computer Museum in Leicester's recent burglary, an unreleased Mario game for the Virtual Boy, RetroTINK shipments on hold due to tariffs, BioMenace's new remaster & more!
Microsoft’s 50th Anniversary, Grand Prix 2 Is Back, Windows 95 & More - Ramble 107
In this episode I talk about Grand Prix 2’s new weather mod, why Windows 95 is the best (again), the Nintendo Switch’s backwards compatibility, Microsoft’s 50th anniversary & more!
Adding HDMI To The Nintendo Wii
When the Nintendo Wii launched in 2006 it didn't include HDMI - so let's add it using the ElectronAVE, a kit that keeps it all digital for a nice crispy video output!
Switch 2 Release Date / Price, Croc Released, DOOM - The Dark Ages & More - Ramble 106
In this episode I talk about the Nintendo Switch 2 release date and price, Croc - Legend Of The Gobbos Remaster finally getting released, DOOM - The Dark Ages previews, Nightdive remastering Xbox 360 & PS3 games, GTA Vice City on the Dreamcast & more!
Why Do I Own These Things?
The video I had planned for this week isn't quite ready yet - so let's have a fun look at some interesting stuff from my collection instead.
System Shock 2, Mindscape Music Boards For All, Atari Smartwatch & More - Ramble 105
In this episode I talk about my upcoming charity livestream, the Nightdive System Shock 2 remaster, COSAM's new Mindscape music board project, a port of WipEout to the SEGA Dreamcast, the new Atari My Play smartwatch, a modern port of Turbo OutRun & more!
Croc Remaster, Taki Udon’s SuperStation UI, Pebble Smartwatch Returns & More - Ramble 104
In this episode I talk about the Croc remaster, Taki Udon’s SuperStation FPGA PlayStation clone, Ultima III on the VIC-20, the return of the Pebble smartwatch, a delay to the A1200 Mini & more!
Windows 3.1 On Modern GPUs, NT On GameCube, New Xbox Hardware & More - Ramble 103
In this episode I talk about Windows 3.1 on modern GPUs, a free Windows 95 clone, Windows NT on the GameCube, new Xbox hardware & more!
PicoGUS - The $50 / €65 / £58 Sound Card That Only Does Everything
The PicoGUS is a modern ISA sound card for old PCs that uses a Raspberry Pi RP2040 to emulate a Gravis UltraSound, SoundBlaster 2.0, AdLib, MPU-401 (with intelligent mode), Tandy, CMS, USB joysticks and more!
Sonic Unleashed PC Port, Xbox 360 Exploit, Acclaim Returns & More - Ramble 102
In this episode I talk about the SuperSEGA team getting up to their old tricks once more, Sonic Unleashed being statically recompiled and unofficially ported to PC, a brand new Xbox 360 software exploit, an amazing graphics upgrade for the Commodore 64, the return of Acclaim & more!
C&C Open Sourced, Sony PocketStation SDK, A Retro Resurgence & More - Ramble 101
In this episode I talk about the open sourcing of the Command & Conquer games, Sony PocketStation development, a retro console resurgence, a new official Gibson Guitar Hero / Rock Band controller & more!
Modern AAA Gaming On A 17 Year Old Mac
The early 2008 Intel Mac Pro was a seriously impressive piece of kit when it was released... 17 years ago. But now I have Windows 11 up and running on it, how does it cope with gaming in 2025?
The Early Windows 95 Builds Microsoft DIDN'T Want Us To See
Windows 95 began development in earnest in mid-1992 under the codename "Chicago". A combination of a few other internal projects at Microsoft, 95 would create the template that Windows would follow for years to come. So, let's chart its development process with the help of some leaked Chicago builds!
mt32-Pi Cancelled, New Jaguar Games, Bringus Robbed & More - Ramble 100
In this episode I talk about the apparent cancellation of the much-loved mt32-pi project due to online abuse, some official new Atari Jaguar releases courtesy of Songbird Productions, a Costa Rican supermarket's fight against Nintendo, YouTuber Bringus Studios' robbery, the passing of legendary videogame music composer Stéphane Picq & more!
This Is A Game Changer - Hands-On With FujiNet In 2025!
FujiNet is an open source hardware project that adds a whole raft of functionality to Atari 8-Bit machines - and others - including a virtual printer and WiFi modem, disk and tape emulation, some very impressive online functionality and more. So let's check it out!
VGHF Digital Library, New Super Cheap FPGA Console, Raven Atari Clone & More - Ramble 99
In this episode I talk about the Videogame History Foundation's new digital library, Taki Udon's SuperStation the new AVGN game, the Raven Atari clone, H0ffman's port of Golden Axe to the Neo Geo, the new Tang $69 FPGA console & more!
DOS Games On A 2008 Mac... Under Windows 11!?
I recently acquired this Intel Mac Pro 3,1 from early 2008. It seemed a shame to let such a beast go to waste, so I did what any sensible person would - installed Windows 11 on it, and then used eXoDOS to play DOS games.
New MiSTer 3DO Core, Switch 2, PDF Doom, PicoCPC & More - Ramble 98
In this episode I talk about the new MiSTer 3DO core, Taki Udon's interview, the Nintendo Switch 2, Doom running inside a PDF, the new PicoCPC Amstrad CPC upgrade from the maker of the PicoMEM, an amazing Voodoo 2 repair & more!
This Thing Is Pretty Crazy For 2008...
This Early 2008 Intel Mac Pro was a very kind donation to the channel - but unfortunately, it got a bit damaged in transit. I've never seen inside one of these before, so what better opportunity to tear it down and see what makes it tick, and also see if it works!
Were There ANY Good FPS Games On The Game Boy Advance?
Back in the early 2000s I owned a Nintendo Game Boy Advance, and I had 2 first person shooters - Doom, and Ecks vs. Sever. But in hindsight, were they actually any good? I think it's about time I revisited them - and *all* of the other FPS releases on the GBA as well!
Boujee Doom, New Taki Udon Console, The SEGA Neptune Returns & More - Ramble 97
In this episode I talk about a boujee new Doom mod, Taki Udon's new PSOne clone, Need For Speed Underground 2's new remaster, yet more SuperSEGA developments, the return of the cancelled SEGA Neptune & more!
Some BIG Channel News For 2025
Wherein I announce a big change in my personal circumstances and how that's going to mean even more YouTube in 2025...
How Many Inputs!? The Atari GameStation Go Is Wild!
The GameStation Go is a new handheld emulator console from My Arcade and Atari, supporting spinner, trackball, d-pad, numeric keypad and external controller inputs and featuring built-in games (TBC) and a MicroSD slot.
Dreamcast GTA3 Release, Big Atari Jaguar FPGA News, Halo Leaks & More - Ramble 96
In this episode I talk about the alpha release of DCA3 (the homebrew GTA3 release for Dreamcast), Atari Jaguar Analogue Pocket and MiSTer Core news, a new lower cost RetroTINK 4K scaler, a huge leak of historical Halo material, and the sad and untimely passing of Team 17 co-founder Martyn Brown.
SuperSEGA Is Dead? New CRT Shader, Spectrum Sales Smash, Bargain 2600+ & More - Ramble 95
In this episode I talk about SuperSEGA (again...), the Spectrum once more topping sales charts, an incredible looking new CRT shader from Blur Busters, a bargain Atari 2600+, SEGA's new streaming service and more!
A COAST Module For My Pentium 100
In the beginning, there was RAM, and that was fast enough for everyone - until one day it was decided that it actually wasn't fast enough, and so CPU cache was born. Inevitably, someone decided to put it on a stick. So let's investigate that.
FASTER Source, Yetis, Screamer Reboot, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 1.1 Patch & More - Ramble 94
In this episode I talk about the FASTER source code release, a new take on Microsoft’s classic SkiFree, the Screamer reboot, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2’s enormous 1.1 patch, Iain Lee’s absolutely wild interview with the man behind SuperSega and more!
I Played These Terrible Retro Handhelds So You Don't Have To
It's one week to go until Christmas day and you know what that means - last minute gift shopping for that retro gamer in your life! So I purchased 5 of the cheapest retro game handhelds on Amazon and put them through their paces - but are any of them actually worth buying?
FASTER STE Racer, More MultiSystem 2, RM 800XL & Doom 64 DC Updates & More - Ramble 93
In this episode I talk about Atari Addict magazine, the long-awaited release of FASTER, a racer for the Atari STE, some newly unveiled MiSTer MultiSystem 2 pictures, itch.io getting taken down by Funko, new Talos Principle and more!
SuperSega Sued, MiSTer MultiSystem 2, Dave Lowe's Music Preseved & More - Ramble 92
In this episode I talk about Half-Life 2, the SuperSega (again), Heber’s MiSTer MultiSystem 2, a project to preserve game musician Dave Lowe’s historical disks, the long-awaited release of FASTER, a racer for the Atari STE, and more!
The NEW Atari 7800+ Is Here! Unboxing & First Impressions
Last year Atari released the 2600+ console - a revamped, reimagined VCS for the 21st century. Now they've done it again with the lesser-known 7800 from 1986 - so let's see what it's all about!
New S.T.A.L.K.E.R, Jaguar on iOS, Bleem! Is Back & More - Ramble 91
In this episode I talk about S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, Atari Jaguar emulator emulator BigPEmu releasing on iOS, Atari Addict magazine, Bleem! coming back and more!
Exhibiting At The Retro Computer Festival 2024!
Last weekend I was down at the Centre for Computing History in Cambridge for the Retro Computer Festival, an annual display of all sorts of weird and wonderful items hosted by one of the UK's top computer museums. So this is what I and the others in my group had to show off, as well as a look around the museum and also, of course, the other exhibits.
GOG Preservation Effort, Movember, Atari Addict, MiSTER Pi Reviewed & More - Ramble 90
In this episode I talk about the Retro Computer Festival in Cambridge, and more!
Retro Computer Festival, More SuperSega Drama, Taki Udon, Doom on Nintendo Alarmo & More - Ramble 89
In this episode I talk about the Retro Computer Festival in Cambridge, yet more SuperSega FPGAconsole drama, Taki Udon's DE10-Nano clone, Doom on Nintendo Alarmo alarm clocks, Game Gear consolisation, main channel updates and more!
Officially Licensed, Corporate Mandated Fun - 1996 Style!
Released in 1996, Microsoft's "Return of Arcade" pack was the second in a series of officially licensed collections of arcade games designed to showcase Windows' gaming performance. This collection from Namco consists of Dig Dug, Galaxian, Pac-Man and Pole Position!
Addressing An Issue & A Look At My Workflow - Bonus Ramble 88A
In this bonus Ramble I finally try to pin down an ongoing technical issue while also showing the behind the scenes of my recording workflow.
JagJam Entries, New Mario Remake, SuperSEGA Scam & More - Ramble 88
In this episode I talk about the entries for the (now closed) Atari Jaguar JagJam game jam, a new remake of Super Mario Bros for the Game Boy Color, the SuperSEGA project being a potential scam, the DMCA exemption denial for video games, main channel updates and more!
It (Kind Of) Works! We Have Software! - Cefucom-21 Update
2 weeks ago I released a video all about a rather strange English language teaching computer from Japan called the Cefucom-21. Well, a lot has happened in 14 short days! For example, I have 2 original software packs for it, someone started work on an emulator using my ROM dumps, I have feedback from hardware experts and actual users of this machine to share, and most importantly... it now works! Mostly...
One Year In The Studio - Behind The Scenes Vlog / Retrospective
In October 2023 I approached my old boss and good friend about his spare office. I only really intended to use it to store / sort some stuff and work on projects, and perhaps film some bits. I had no idea what it would grow into in a short 12 months...
A Cefucom-21 Unboxing, Amstrad Museum, Dreamcast Is Doomed, Wormage & More - Ramble 87
In this episode I unbox a very special arrival for that weird Cefucom-21 English language teaching computer, check out Lord Sugar’s new Amstrad museum, take a look at a port of Sonic The Hedgehog to the Amstrad GX4000 and Doom64 on the Dreamcast, check out a very nice home arcade (again) and finally cover some recent Worms announcements.
What on Earth Is This Thing?
This is the Cefucom-21, an English language teaching computer from Japan - and it's *very* weird. So let's see what it's all about!
Commodore Game Boy Games, Analogue 3D, Sega DOOM, Charity Livestream & More - Ramble 86
In this episode I talk about the missing Sega Saturn MiSTer story from last week, Commodore 16 and +4 games coming to the Game Boy, WinAmp's short lived failure of an open source release, Analogue's new console and its weird announcement claims, an amazing new port of DOOM for Sega's Tower of Power and more!
Exploring Red Hat Linux 6.1 (1999) On Original Hardware
Red Hat Linux 6.1 was released in October 1999, 25 years ago this month! Previously I installed it on my Pentium 100 and worked through a few configuration issues - now it's time to check out the state of those early GNOME and KDE desktops and the rest of the Deluxe package!
Clint Update, Dookie Demastered, MiSTer SNES News & More - Ramble 85
In this episode there's some good news from Clint of LGR fame, one of my favourite albums of all time has been demastered, the MiSTer SNES core gets saves states and more!
Installing Linux Like It's 1999 - Red Hat 6.1
Red Hat Linux 6.1 was released in October 1999, 25 years ago this month! So let's install it out on period hardware, compare it to modern day Fedora, and see what 25 years of desktop Linux progress looks like.
YouTuber's Voice Cloned, WinAmp Source, Maggie Thatcher Is Back & More - Ramble 84
In this episode I look at Jeff Geerling's voice being AI cloned and used without his permission for Elecrow's electronics tutorials, WinAmp's source code being released (kind of), the triumphant return of iconic Doom mod Thatcher's Techbase, the new Atari 50 games, Linux booting on the world's first microprocessor and more!
Adding An eGPU To The 1st Gen Intel Mac Mini
In a previous video I upgraded my original 2007 "polycarbonate" Intel Mac Mini's CPU, RAM and storage. I also tried to get an external GPU working to replace the frankly awful onboard GMA 950 graphics, but I couldn't get it to work. Well, I'm back - and with some good news...
Updating Windows The Old Fashioned Way - In 2024
In July 2006, Microsoft discontinued support for Windows 98, 98SE, and ME. In 2011, they switched off the Windows Update service for those operating systems completely. So what if I told you that all this - and a lot more - is back thanks to a community effort? Windows Update Restored (and similar service LegacyUpdate for XP) fully integrates into these old versions of Windows just like the good old days. So lets update Windows like it's 1999! Well, 2006, I guess...
Official Amstrad Museum, Saturns Get The Chop, Nintendo Sues Palworld & More! - Ramble 83
In this episode I look at Alan Sugar's new official Amstrad Museum, people chopping up Sega Saturns, Nintendo suing Palworld over Pokemon patents, Jason Bradbury's new retro movie, GTA V losing it's Steam Deck certification over kernel level anti-cheat and more!
Undiscovered Doom Cheat, Evercade Secret Games, Dreamcasts & More! - Ramble 82
In this episode I talk about a cheat for Doom that has just been discovered after 27 years, Evercade's secret hidden games and analogue controller support, GTA III on the Dreamcast and more!
The (Not So) Tiny PC That Got Britain Online
In the 1990s, Tiny Computers took over the British airwaves, print press, and even indeed the high street with promises of affordable family PCs that would get Britain browsing. It also happens that my family were one of their customers - so let's check out this Tiny PC and learn all about the story behind it!
The Weird Story Of The Atari 7800
In 1986, after a troubled few years, Atari finally released their 7800 console. The first Atari console to be outsourced to an outside company, the 7800 was a flawed machine but all the more fascinating for it. So let's find out the story, perform a UAV composite and s-video mod, and check out some of the interesting and unique games on the Atari 7800!
Ramble 81 - Musings On The Direction Of The Channel
In this episode I talk about some recent developments on the channel and how it's rapidly becoming a second job - and how that's a very good thing indeed!
Taki Udon DE-10 Available, Crocs, Worms, Desks, GTA, Marathon & More! - Ramble 80
In this episode I talk about Taki Udon's MiSTER Pi DE-10 Nano clone finally being available for purchase, a surprise Croc remaster, Worms Armageddon, loads of behind the scenes GTA news, how you can get classic 90s Bungie FPS Marathon for free (and why you should) and more!
Atari 7800+ News, Commodore Case, Kim’s Book, Jelly Pong & More! - Ramble 79
In this episode I talk about a new Atari console, a clear Commodore 64 case, Kim Justice's new arcade book, hydrogels learning to play Pong and more!
Gaming World Record, Tip Find BBC, MiSTer CDi Core, Ken's Tiny Box & More! - Ramble 78
In this episode I talk about a gaming world record, a museum piece rescued from a tip, the new MiSTer CDi core, a big channel milestone, a very small box, Diablo in a browser and more!
Maxxing Out My Old 2006 Intel Mac Mini - CPU, RAM, SSD... eGPU!?
In 2006 Apple released their first generation of Intel machines. This range included the MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Pro, and Mac Mini - and I bought one, brand new! Surprisingly for Apple machines, they were quite upgradeable, and so 18 years later and armed with eBay and money to burn, I decided to bring my trusty old Mac Mini out of retirement and finally let it live up to its full potential.
DOOM Remaster, Raspberry Pi Pico 2, Mini PC-88 & More! - Ramble 77
In this episode I talk about new DOOM, the new Raspberry Pi, the new mini PC-88, and the usual channel updates!
Stop Killing Games EU Petition, ROMHacking.net Shuts Down, DE-10 Clones & More! - Ramble 76
In this episode I talk about a Tiny PC pickup, my new joystick, the new EU petition from the Stop Killing Games movement, ROMHacking.net shutting down, the latest Taki Udon and QMTech DE-10 clone news, and the usual channel updates!
This New ISA Card Is A Game Changer! PicoMEM First Look
The brand new PicoMEM ISA card from FreddyV supports hard and floppy drive emulation, extra RAM, AdLib emulation, WiFi, USB controller support and so much more! I think it's going to be a real game changer for these old PCs. So let's put it through its paces.
Announcement (Not A Bad One) - Ramble 75
In this episode I talk about how I've let my viewers and listeners down with my complete lack of preparation - oh, and about the PicoMEM, too!
Dreamcast DOOM64 & GTA III, Lemon Amiga Hack, DOS Memories - Ramble 74
In this episode I talk about some exciting efforts to port the N64 classic DOOM 64 and the PlayStation 2 classic GTA III to the Dreamcast, the Lemon Amiga and Lemon 64 hack, and go behind the scenes of my latest video - as well as my regular Video Of The Week feature!
Running Windows 11 On 20 Year Old Hardware
Windows 11's hardware requirements have been something of a bone of contention among PC enthusiasts, particularly as it seems to run perfectly fine on "unsupported" hardware. So I decided to take this to the extreme and install it on a 20 year old Pentium 4 system with 2GB of RAM...
World's Biggest Pinball, Crazy Taxi, Moonwalkin', Tengen & GAME - Ramble 73
In this episode I talk about my visit to the Flipper Muzeum in Budapest, Sega's Crazy Taxi reboot, Jotego's new Moonwalker arcade core for MiSTer and Analog Pocket, the return of Tengen, and the slow decline of beloved British retailer GAME - as well as my regular Video Of The Week feature!
SNES Edge Enhancer, Heber MultiPi Console, MiSTer Lightgun Support & More! - Ramble 72
In this episode I talk about my experiences at the Kickstart show, a new edge enhancer mod for the 2-chip SNES, a very exciting Raspberry Pi based console from Heber, MiSTer's new Sinden Lightgun support, and some big retro anniversaries this week including LGR, Salad Fingers and FreeDOS.
I Brought Atari STs To An Amiga Show - Kickstart 02 Vlog
Kickstart takes place at the Notts County Football Ground and is in its second year. This Amiga show has rapidly become one of the premiere events on the retro computing calendar and this year I was invited along to run my own table all about the shared history between Atari and Commodore.
Amigas, Fake Tarzan, Paul Allen, New 486 CPU, SC-55 Emulator, Selaco & Atari - Ramble 71
In this episode I talk about my upcoming Amiga show (wait... what?), some controversy around the recently discovered Tarzan prototype for the Atari 2600, the permanent closure of Paul Allen's computer museum, a newly discovered 486 CPU, an SC-55 emulator, a new boomer shooter called Selaco, and some interesting news out of Atari.
A Look At My Upcoming & Ongoing Projects - Ramble 70
In this episode I take a look at some of the ongoing projects I have in the works for future videos, including a SFF Pentium 4 that I blew up, future plans for the TIME Desk PC, Atari 2600+ unofficial firmware, MIDI stuff, the PicoMEM, my arcade cab, the PC-98 and more!
Newly Discovered Atari Tarzan Prototype - Hands On!
The Video Game History Foundation recently discovered this unreleased Atari 2600 Tarzan game from 1983 and have made it available for everyone to enjoy. So let's see what it's all about!
FPGA Stuff, New PC Games, Vintage Digital Cameras & Radio Preservation - Ramble 69
In this episode we look at some Taki Udon DE10 clone news, Sega Saturn MiSTer core RAM fixes, a load of lovely upcoming PC games, some vintage digital cameras and an effort to preserve some important historic radio interviews!
Get OSSC Pro Features On Your OSSC With This Simple Mod
Looking to breathe new life into your old Open Source Scan Converter? This official mod and firmware adds improved sync handling, improved picture quality, 6x line multiplying, improved compatibility with HDR displays, shadow masks and more!
Upscalers vs. Atari ST - OSSC, OSSC Pro & RetroTink 5X
I had a question from a supporter about the Atari ST and the new OSSC (Open Source Scan Converter) Pro. So I decided I may as well try it out with all of my scalers!
Testing The OSSC Pro's New Scaler Mode With Weird Old PCs
The OSSC Pro is the brand new video scaler from Markus Hiienkari, who brought us the mighty Open Source Scan Converter back in 2016. This scaler supports VGA, component and RGB SCART input and I'm helping to test a prototype unit with some old PCs to help iron out some bugs - so let's take a look!
Rare Atari Poster Donation & TIME Desk PC Accessories!
A very generous donation of some rare promo posters from the new Atari - and some of them are actually really cool! I also picked up some matching TIME branded accessories for the Desk PC.
A PC-9821 HDD Recovery Update - And Some Donations!
I got the original NEC PC-9821 Windows 95 hard drive back from the data recovery specialist - and he also sent me some extras.
Get Your Original Atari Jaguar Game Published - JagJam 2024!
Ever fancied trying your hand at retro homebrew game development? JagJam 2024 is an Atari Jaguar game jam organised by industry veteran Boris Kretzinger (Datassette_User) in conjunction with Songbird Productions - and I'm a judge! You have until the end of October to submit your original game - here's all you need to know to get started.
Building A Brand New FPGA Game Boy Color In 2024 - The FPGBC!
The FunnyPlaying FPGBC kit is a complete FPGA based Gameboy Color console that you can build in 2024! But is it any good? Unboxing, build process and testing within!
My DOOM Collection & Unboxing A New Arrival
I'm a big fan of id Software's 1993 game DOOM and have quite a big collection of stuff. So lets take a look at the collection and unbox a new arrival!
Drive Belt Fix - Roland Quick Disk PR-100 MIDI Sequencer
I got this Roland PR-100 MIDI sequencer and a pile of Quick Disks for free with my SC-155 Sound Canvas. But the drive isn't working. Can a drive belt swap fix it? The answer, apparently, is no.
SBEMU Sound Blaster Emulator With Untested VIA VT8235 Chipset
Using the Doom Desk PC to test out the new SBEMU Sound Blaster emulator under DOS using the VIA VT8235 AC97 audio chipset.
2002 Time ICEDESK Desk PC Restoration & Exploration
I bought this weird desk PC from a community centre that was about to be demolished. So lets fix some bad capacitors, change the optical drive, put some nice quiet fans in it, and finally crack the Windows 2000 login passwords to see how it was originally set up!
Running DOOM On £30 eBay Office Furniture
I bought this weird desk PC from a community centre that was about to be demolished. So lets explore it and see what it's all about, and do what any sensible retro gaming fan would - run DOOM on it.
My Continuing Adventures With The NEC PC-9821...
Following on from my introduction to and restoration of the NEC PC-9821, part of the legendary PC-98 series from Japan, I learn a lot more about the machine and how it differs from a PC and start exploring YAHDI - Yet Another Hard Disk Image.
Check Out The Weird Photos I Found On This eBay Game Boy Camera
A few years back I bought somebody's old Game Boy Camera on eBay - and it had some weird pictures on it! So before I wipe them to embark on a new project, let's take a look at them and try to work out what on earth was going on.
Red Viper - A Brand New Virtual Boy Emulator For The Nintendo 3DS
Red Viper is a newly released emulator that allows games from Nintendo's 1995 Virtual Boy 3D console to be run on the 3DS. It supports swappable colour palettes, game saves, remappable controls per game and a whole lot more, and runs the entire Virtual Boy back catalogue of games at 100% original speed. So let's check it out!
I Built A Robot Dog To Guard My Studio - SunFounder PiDog Review
The SunFounder PiDog is a robot kit built around a Raspberry Pi. This old dog has plenty of new tricks up its sleeve, including a face tracking camera, accelerometer, touch sensor, ultrasonic range finders, directional sound tracking and a lot more! So let's build one and it through its paces.
This 2600 Mystery Has Puzzled Atari Collectors For Decades
The Atari VCS was launched in 1977 with an initial launch lineup of 9 games - Combat, Air-Sea Battle, Star Ship, Indy 500, Street Racer, Video Olympics, Surround, Black Jack, and Basic Math (or Fun With Numbers). But the CX-26 numbers associated with these games aren't sequential. I wonder why that is?
The Man Behind The (Cursed) Macs - A Chat With Action Retro
In this video I sit down to chat all things YouTube and retro computing with Sean from Action Retro, one of my favourite YouTube channels. Since the channel started in early 2020, Action Retro has rapidly grown thanks to a relentless release schedule and consistently high quality, entertaining videos covering a variety of retro computing subjects. He's also the man behind retro search engine FrogFind and 68k.news, a news site targeted at older computers.
The Atari VCS Disappointed Me - But I Found A Way To Fix It
The PC-9821 is one of the later models in the now-legendary NEC PC-98 range of computers. In this video I restore this quirky Japanese machine while learning all about its history and how it relates to the iconic PC-88, and how both computers spawned a whole industry of home computer gaming in their homeland of Japan thanks to their advanced graphics and sound capabilities.
NEC PC-88 & PC-98 Story - Also, Let's Restore A PC-9821!
The PC-9821 is one of the later models in the now-legendary NEC PC-98 range of computers. In this video I restore this quirky Japanese machine while learning all about its history and how it relates to the iconic PC-88, and how both computers spawned a whole industry of home computer gaming in their homeland of Japan thanks to their advanced graphics and sound capabilities.
A Curious Atari Video Game Machine Restoration
Restoring and composite modding a classic Atari C-100 Pong, Atari C-380 Video Pinball and an Atari SC-450 Stunt Cycle in preparation for a big book launch event. Can I save these classic consoles in time for the big day? Tune in and find out!
Ramble 45 - ctrl-alt-rees Channel Year In Review
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New Atari 2600+ Ultimate Test - CRT, 7800 PAL Games, 2 Button Controller, Flashcarts & Lightguns!
The 2600+ is a brand new reimagined version of the iconic 1977 games console from Atari. In this review I check out some possibilities that the other reviewers may have missed - like Atari 7800 PAL compatibility, hooking it up to a CRT monitor, flash carts, the 7800 2 button controller - and perhaps the most important question of all - will it work with a lightgun!?
Cladding & Window Display Update! - YouTube Studio Build Part 3
This is the third public update in my ongoing office studio build series. In this one I'm sent a FlexiSpot E7 standing desk to review, clad the back wall, add a long overdue improvement to the window display to make it even more museum-like, and finally bring all of my camera and lighting gear over to start filming in here!
Ramble 39 - I'm So Dizzy
RoseTintedSpectrum - https - //www.twitch.tv/rosetintedspectrum
I Built A Vintage Computer Exhibition! - YouTube Studio Build Part 2
4 years into running this channel I've finally got my hands on my very own studio space! Here's the latest update on the new studio build.
A Totally Normal Atari 2600 Restoration & UAV Upgrade
I refurbished 2 classic Atari 2600 games consoles and fitted them with s-video and composite mods (UAV - Ultimate Atari Video) for use at the North West Computer Museum in Manchester, UK.
Office Acquired! - YouTube Studio Build Part 1
It's coming up to 4 years since the launch of the ctrl-alt-rees YouTube channel. I had an offer on an extra studio space that I couldn't refuse - so the channel is expanding!
The Pinball Hall Of Fame - Rare Gaming History In Las Vegas
Pinball, arcade games, mechanical games and more - getting hands on with vintage and retro gaming history at the Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas! Learn the history of Atari's pinball division and Syzygy's Computer Space, Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney's first ever arcade video game from 1971. Of course, I also check out 100 years of pinball history and some more familiar arcade games too.
Over 100 Years Of Gaming History - Musée Mécanique, San Francisco
We visited Musée Mécanique in San Francisco, California - one of the world's biggest collections of antique and vintage arcade games, pinball tables, penny arcades and other coin operated retro gaming novelties - some of them over 100 years old! Get hands on with over 300 exhibits at this amazing fun free day out for the whole family.
I'm In A Book!
I consulted on a brand new book by Lewis Packwood called "Curious Video Game Machines - A Compendium Of Rare And Unusual Consoles, Computers And Coin-Ops" for a chapter on obscure Atari history!
The Clinterview - A Chat With LGR
Clint - AKA LGR or Lazy Game Reviews - started his retro computing and gaming YouTube channel way back in 2006. As others have come and gone, LGR's cozy, thoughtful, educational and - most of all - high production quality videos have stood the test of time. As a result, his channel has steadily grown to over 1.5M subscribers - not including his side channels LGR Foods and LGR Blerbs! So let's chat all about old tech, YouTube, and everything else that takes our fancy.
This Brand New Take On A Rare Atari Controller Is Amazing!
Testing out a modern recreation / reimagining of the Atari 2800 all-in-one joystick and paddle controller built by Lee Smith's Workshop!
You Won't Believe What's Inside These! (Actually You Probably Will)
Tearing down a Commodore PET, Commodore 8050 Disk Drive, IBM 5160 PC XT and a couple of IBM 5170 PC ATs to see what's inside!
The Atari Museum's Rarest & Coolest Exhibits
The Atari Museum is a collection of rare Atari history - including prototypes, schematics, code, paperwork and other fascinating historical oddities and one-offs relating to Atari's 50+ year history of retro gaming and retro computing. So join me as I tell the story of how this valuable website - run by the late, great Curt Vendel - has been restored and preserved, and explore some of the treasures within.
Discovering (And Modding!) The N64
I missed out on the N64 the first time around. So I decided to pick one up from Japan while they're still super cheap, install RGB amp and Gamebox Systems 64HD HDMI video output mods, and check out some of the best games on the system!
How Apple Ruined GEM - And Nearly Windows, Too!
Digital Research's Graphics Environment Manager - or GEM - was released for PCs and the Atari ST in 1985. Unfortunately it was a liitle bit too close in look-and-feel to Apple's recently released OS on the Macintosh (and earlier the Lisa), leading to legal pressure to remove certain features. This is the story of how GEM 1 ultimately ended up being by far the most feature-packed release as a result, and how this may well have lead to Apple and Microsoft becoming the dominant desktop platforms throughout the 90s and beyond.
Exploring A 1988 Atari PC & The GEM Desktop
At CES 1987, two years after the Atari ST, Jack Tramiel's Atari unveiled their 8088 powered turbo XT PC range. In this episode I explore the Atari PC3 and check out GEM, the original desktop environment!
The Tale Of Stroud Man - Part 1
Stroud and Proud
The Off-Grid DIY Solar Power Setup That Powers My Channel
Since August of last year I've been running this YouTube channel entirely on a DIY solar setup that I built. It consists of 480W of solar panels, a Renogy Rover 40A MPPT charge controller, 80Ah (1kWh) of LiFePO4 batteries, and an EcoFlow RIVER 2 PRO portable power station.
Jack Tramiel vs. IBM - The Atari PC Story
The story of Atari's CES 1987 PC launch and Jack Tramiel's personal beef with IBM and Apple. I also restore a rare Atari PC3 computer and see if it works!
Even More Early Xbox Live Arcade Info - Your Comments & Game Demo Disc
Some more information has come to light off the back of my original Xbox Live Arcade documentary, and I've also found and preserved a later DVD release containing 12 game demos!
Xbox Live Arcade - The Revolution That Almost Didn't Happen
Xbox Live Arcade was one of the defining features of the Xbox 360, with over 700 titles being released over its near 10 year lifespan. But did you know that XBLA actually first appeared on the OG Xbox in 2004 - but was overshadowed by that year's huge AAA game launches and barely got a mention?
Who Knew Warwickshire Had So Many Game Developers All In One Place!?
Leamington Spa in Warwickshire, UK, is well known for being the game development hub of the UK, with CodeMasters, FreeStyle Games (DJ Hero, Guitar Hero Live), Mediatonic (Fall Guys), SEGA Hardlight, Epic Games, Rebellion, Xbox Game Studios and many, many more all having a local presence here. Silicon Spa is a temporary exhibition showcasing all these and more - 50 studios in total - taking place until May 9th at the Royal Pump Rooms in Leamington Spa. So let's see what it's all about!
1962 Dansette Tempo Vintage Record Player Restoration - Modern Cartridge, Preamp & Service
The Dansette Tempo record player was made in 1962 by British hifi manufacturer Dansette, a division of J&A Margolin Ltd. This iconic vintage record player enabled teenagers of the 50s and 60s to listen to their very own records for the first time, and they were hugely popular. Mine, however, was in a bit of a sorry state, so I treated it to a restoration, including a modern cartridge upgrade and preamp, serviced the original mono valve / tube amplifier and gave it an overall service to help keep it running like clockwork for another 60 years.
My OG Crystal Xbox Upgrades! Internal HDMI With XboxHD+, OpenXenium, SSD & Noctua Fan
Bringing my OG Crystal Xbox into the 21st Century with an internal HDMI mod from MakeMHz (XboxHD+) with support for 720P upscaling, a stealth SSD upgrade, and OpenXenium to make it all work happily together. I've also added a silent Noctua fan using a 3D printed bracket from RetroFrog, and I'm running the XBMC4Gamers dashboard which adds loads of cool functionality including DLC, homebrew, emulators and all the media playback features you'd expect from XBMC.
Hands-On With 7 Atari Rarities & Prototypes
As it's the Atari 50th anniversary, I thought why not go hands-on with some of the rarest and most interesting Atari retro gaming items from my game collection, including some unique prototypes! Here I pick 7 of my favourites, including the original CX-10 joystick, Power Pad, XE Game System, a Pac-Man prototype, the infamous Video Music, a collection of Atari calculators and much more!
Microsoft Wine Guide (1995) Review - ctrl-alt-rees Christmas Special 2022
Microsoft Wine Guide was part of the "Microsoft Home" range, which included (among many others) Microsoft Dogs, Microsoft Gardening, Microsoft Bookshelf and - perhaps most famously - Microsoft Encarta. So join us as we take the guide for a festive spin - ably lead by our host Oz Clarke - and see what the world of 90s wine had to offer!
RIP Richard - Your Sinclair Collection Is In Safe Hands
Sinclair QL, ZX Spectrum+, ZX Spectrum+2, and ZX81 machines. These and more found themselves in my possession recently after a friend of a friend sadly passed away. If I didn't take them, they were destined for the tip, so I feel it's my duty to make sure they're looked after properly. But first, lets have a look through the boxes and see what we have here.
Atari's 2800 Story - How They Failed To Conquer Japan (Again)
The Atari 2800 was Atari's attempt to bring their 2600 VCS games console to Japan in 1983. Having tried and failed to crack the Japanese market 10 years previously, and finding themselves up against the newly launched Nintendo Famicom, it was always going to be an uphill battle. But this quirky and interesting take on the Atari 2600 is fascinating in its own right, so let's learn the story of how it came to be and take a closer look at the hardware and games!
Behind The Scenes At A BRAND NEW Computer Museum - Bonus Thrifts!
The North West Computer Museum in Leigh, Wigan, (just outside Manchester) is a brand new museum covering the history of computing and gaming from the 1970s onwards. Still under construction, take a look behind the scenes with me on this exclusive museum tour, and also check out some of the awesome thrifting pickups I managed to get my hands on at their recent jumble sale.
How Atari ST Service Engineers Diagnosed Faults In 1989 - Rare Hardware Hands-On!
This rare "engineer use only" diagnostic hardware is very kindly on loan from the North West Computer Museum (https://www.nwcomputermuseum.org.uk). It features DE-9, DB-19 and DB-25 connectors to hook up to the Atari ST's joystick ports, ACSI hard drive port and parallel printer port, and works in conjunction with a diagnostic cartridge to run a series of tests on the ST's hardware.
1986 XT 286 PC Power Supply Gets A Modern Upgrade! - Restoration Part 4
In this episode of my long running IBM 5162 "XT 286" restoration and upgrade series, I transplant a modern ATX power supply into the original PSU casing, retaining the original looks and - most importantly - that lovely chunky power switch.
I've Been In Some Magazines! Pixel Addict Atari Panther Article & Retro Gamer Collector's Corner
I wrote an article on the Atari Panther for Pixel Addict Magazine issue 4 - and I was also in Retro Gamer's Collector's Corner in issue 236! So just a personal update thanking everyone for supporting the channel and allowing me to do these things.
2006's Best Selling Camcorder - Pure Digital Flip Video Story, Unboxing, Test & Teardown
YouTube was a very different place back in 2006 - this user-created video sharing tech startup had only been around for a year and was making big waves, leading to its acquisition by Google. But what camera were people using in the pre-smartphone era? How did it come to be? Was it really disposable!? In this video I take a look at the Pure Digital Flip Video, Amazon's best selling camcorder of 2007. We'll unbox it, hear the story behind it, see what the video and audio were like and even tear it down to see what's inside.
1986 IBM 5162 PC XT 286 Restoration Update! - Part 3
A roundup of my findings so far and the decisions I've decided to take going forward with this rare and unusual IBM 5162 machine, just before I put it all back together. We're now running reliably at 10MHz, but I reckon I'll build this up as a rock-solid 8MHz EGA gaming PC, perhaps with the option to switch clock speeds further down the line.
MK8330 ISA Sound Card, PC MIDI & E-Wave Review - A Cut Price Orpheus?
The MK8330 is a brand new (for 2022!) ISA sound card for DOS and early Windows PCs from sound card legends keropi and marmes. It's built around the Sound Blaster 16/PRO/2.0 and AdLib compatible CMI8330, and even supports Windows Sound System in Windows 95 and 98. Oh, and it has drivers for Windows 3.11! It sports an authentic-sounding OPL3 implementation and is less than half the cost of the Orpheus. Also on test here are the new E-Wave WaveTable card and the official PC MIDI expansion board, which adds sophisticated MIDI capabilities including support for the Roland MT-32's Intelligent Mode.
Retro Gaming At The Retro Computer Museum - Family Days Out In Leicester!
At a loose end for a family day out in Leicester? The Retro Computer Museum (RCM) has a huge selection of vintage computers, games consoles, arcade machines and early 90s Virtuality VR machines to play with. You're also welcome to get hands on with their collection of over 40,000 items of boxed and loose software and games - more than enough to get your retrocomputing or retro gaming fix!
Upgrading The CPU - 1986 IBM 5162 PC XT 286 Restoration - Part 2
IBM's 5162 XT-286 machine was a bit of an oddball. Released in 1986, it was comparatively low specced for its time but of course still subject to the "IBM Tax" - making it notoriously bad value for money. What's worse is that IBM built in various measures to prevent users being able to upgrade it, so as to prevent cannibalisation of PS/2 sales. So what were these limitations? How do we work around them? Just how fast can this thing go anyway? Find out in part 2 of my ongoing upgrade and restoration series!
MiSTer MultiSystem Handy Portable - Hands-On With The Creator
RMC & Heber's MiSTer MultiSystem - a consolised version of the MiSTER FPGA project - was launched back in August last year. But it seems Heber's Richard has been hard at work behind the scenes on another project - this time making it portable!
1986 IBM 5162 XT 286 Restoration - Upgrades, AdLib, XT-IDE, Networking & More! - Part 1
The first episode of Wolfenstein 3D was released to the Software Creations BBS by id Software at 4AM on May 5th 1992. For its 30th anniversary, I thought I'd finally get around to restoring my IBM XT 286 (model number 5162) so I could enjoy the game on the very lowest spec machine it supports - just as many people (myself included) played this legendary DOS FPS back in the day!
The Atari Lynx - Cooler Than You Think!
The Atari Lynx was a pioneering handheld games console in more ways than one. In this video - part of the "My Cool Machine" series, a wonderful collaboration with some other awesome 'Tubers - I'll tell you why.
Fatal Racing / Whiplash S3 ViRGE OEM Release Finally Found & Preserved
Way back in November 2020 I bought a random cheap Pentium MMX 233 PC on ebay - and discovered to my delight that it contained an S3 ViRGE, an early 3D graphics card introduced in 1995. This set me on a journey to track down, test, document and preserve every single game released that supported this obscure and not very good graphics card.
Top 3 Atari ST Gadgets For Getting Started - UltraSatan, Netusbee & mouSTer!
Whether you're just getting started or you're an Atari ST veteran, there are so many modern gadgets that promise to make life easier that you'll be spoilt for choice! So here I present 3 of my favourites - the UltraSatan SD card hard disk solution, the Netusbee, which adds networking and USB, and the mouSTer, which adds support for modern USB mice and game controllers.
The Answer To All Your 90s Storage Woes!
Floppy disks not big enough for you? We were certainly pushing the limits in the late 90s... So enter the Fujifilm Flash Path, a vintage device that allowed Windows 9x, NT and Mac OS 9 users to use SmartMedia cards in a standard floppy drive - available in capacities up to 128MB! Join me as I go on a retro photography adventure and try out this fascinating gadget myself. Was it a viable way to move files around in the mid to late 90s?
The Panther's Roar - Checking Out An Atari Panther Prototype OTIS Sound Module
The Atari Panther was a 16-bit console that was due to be released in 1991 - but was cancelled right at the last minute, even after prototype dev consoles had been sent out to developers. In this video I check out an OTIS sound module, based on the Ensoniq sound chip of the same name, ponder what could've been, and reach out for help on tracking down some more information for a full documentary style video.
Behind The Scenes With Neil From RMC - Atari Show & Tell!
Join me as I spend a day filming with Neil from RMC Retro in The Cave! We had a lot of fun putting together our show and tell with some interesting items from my Atari collection, and here's the exclusive behind the scenes of how it all came together as welll as a more general look at how Neil records his videos.
Atari Video Music Story & Restoration
The Atari C-240 Video Music was a rather weird music visualiser released in 1977. Join me as I share the story behind how and why the gaming and home computing giant decided to try to get into the world of audiophile hi-fi separates, and fix and restore mine with some brand new walnut side panels, an s-video output mod, and an internal 230V PSU mod so it can run happily on UK power. That's right, I'm doing vintage hifi repair videos now!
eBay Bargain Or E-Waste? TFT LCD Monitor Job Lot Repair
Late 90s / early 2000s TFT LCD monitors... They weren't great, but hey, they set the scene for everything that was to come, including the monitors that we still use today. I bought a bargain eBay job lot of them - but do any of them actually work? Can I repair any that don't? Join me as I unbox them, test them, and attempt to fix some backlight and other faults!
Atari ST Launch & First Public Demo - Winter CES 1985
Atari 130ST and 520ST first public demo from the Winter Consumer Electronics Show 1985, hosted in Las Vegas in January 1985. In it the unknown announcer discusses the ST's TOS operating system and its desktop - GEM - including its original CP/M-68K underpinnings, which of course were replaced with GEMDOS shortly before release. There are a few interesting differences between the version demoed here and the final release, including the desktop icons which had to be changed due to a lawsuit from Apple.
PSU, Audio & Video, Cooling & Some Actual Games! - Point Of Sale DOS Gaming Part 2
Point Of Sale terminal to DOS gaming machine? Oh yes! Join me as I attempt to turn this boring £30 appliance into the ultimate PC for MS-DOS games. In this episode I sort out the power supply situation as well as the sound and graphics, and show off some games!
MiSTer MultiSystem Build & First Impressions - From A MiSTer FPGA Noob!
The MiSTer MultiSystem is a new product by Heber and RMC Retro which aims to be an all-in-one solution that makes MiSTer FPGA gaming accessible and easy to use. This consolised MiSTER setup also features a very high quality bespoke 3D printed case with .STL files available to print your own at home. But what is the out of box experience like for someone who's new to the whole world of MiSTer? Find out within, and join me for unboxing, first impressions and setup experience.
DOS On A Chip, Teardown & Recovering Their Deleted Files - Point Of Sale DOS Gaming Part 1
I picked up an old Point Of Sale terminal for £30. It turns out it's an AMD K6-2 PC capable of running MS-DOS - so lets turn it into a DOS gaming powerhouse! In this first episode I take a look around the various proprietary features of the DigiPOS 2000, including it's MS-DOS 6.22 DiskOnChip diagnostics and weird ports, take a look inside, and then have a poke around at all of the previous owner's old deleted files to get an idea of the history of this machine. In the next episode I'll be adding some choice hardware upgrades to make this the gaming PC it was so obviously born to be - so hit that subscribe button so you don't miss that one!
Raspberry Pi 4 Argon One M.2 SSD Metal Case Review & Assembly / Setup HOWTO Guide
The Argon One M.2 is a solid metal case for the Raspberry Pi 4 which offers some really excellent features, including configurable active cooling, 2x fullsize HDMI ports, smart power button / soft shutdown, easily accessible GPIO and perhaps most importantly, the ability to boot from an M.2 SSD. It does have a few minor issues that mean it might not be suitable for all purposes, and the M.2 setup can be fiddly if you don't have an M.2 USB adapter to plug into your PC. So join me as I give my impressions and get this thing up and running with the latest Raspberry Pi OS Bullseye!
Pac-Man Prototype Cartridge Explored & Dumped - Rare Collector's Item!
I bought this "prototype" cartridge a few years back from a seller in California who had a lot of interesting Atari stuff. But is it genuine or is it a modern forgery? Is the game contained within an undiscovered early version? Let's find out!
Exploring The Atari 800 - Teardown Of Their First Home Computer From 1979
The Atari 800 was Atari's first home computer and was released in 1979, alongside it's cheaper variant, the 400. Originally intended as a games console successor to the 2600 and pivoted at the last moment, it has a very interesting modular architecture and a custom chipset designed by none other than Jay Miner. So let's take a look inside and learn a little bit about the story and how this machine works!
I Tried An Official Atari 5200 CPU Fix From 1983 - But Did It Actually Work?
The Atari 5200 is an underrated console, in my humble opinion. But this one does have an annoying fault relating to a bad batch of CPUs. So let's fix it using an official Atari-sanctioned fix from 1983!
Wacky Wheels - A Twisted Tale That's Not All Fun And Games
In this video I take a look at Beavis Soft / Apogee's 1994 PC kart racer, Wacky Wheels - and how what should have been a simple Mario Kart knockoff became a tale of intrigue, with stolen source code and a remake abandoned under mysterious circumstances.
Diagnosing A Weird Intermittent Fault With My MMX 233 DOS Gaming PC
Ever since I bought this Pentium MMX DOS gaming PC, it keeps having weird intermittent errors where it refuses to boot and I need to open it up and reseat all of the PCI cards. It's getting very frustrating! Join me as I finally diagnose and repair this annoying fault once and for all. Is it the graphics card? The RAM? The motherboard? Or is it the previous owner...
Tandy Science Fair 150-in-1 Electronic Project Kit!
I had this "Science Fair" branded 150-in-1 electronic project kit as a kid, and it taught me the basics of what all of the components do as well as giving me the opportunity to build some fun (and annoying!) experiments. I recently found another one for sale, and as it was manufactured by Tandy Radio Shack for sale in their stores, I thought I'd get reacquainted with it in the name of SepTandy.
Dread Retro FPS Comes To The Atari ST - Demo On Original Hardware
Dread, a Doom-inspired retro first person shooter, has been announced for the Atari ST with a playable demo level released! This project by KK/Altair has been in development for the Amiga for a while now, but he announced at SillyVenture 2020 that an Atari ST version is coming too, and released this tech demo! This runs on a stock ST with 2MB of RAM, but I'm demoing it here on my 4MB STE, which apparently gets me more colours and slightly nicer sound. So lets see what it's all about.
TINY Game Room / YouTube Studio Tour (2.3m x 2.9m / 7'6 x 9'6) - 2021 Update!
Back in March 2020 I released a "100 subscriber special" game room tour. It's changed a lot since then, so now it's time for an update! Featuring an awful lot of Atari stuff, DOS PCs, Nintendo Famicom, N64, Xbox and more!
Amazon's Cheapest Video Capture Device Is Surprisingly Good... But The Name!?
Is a £5.99 WANKE video capture device actually any good... Or does it live up to its name? Let's test it and find out!
I Built An Atari Video Music Open Source Clone - The Pixelmusic 3000!
The Atari Video Music was Atari's brief foray into the world of hi-fi and was released in 1977. But these units are getting very hard to come by now... So why not build your own? In this video, I do just that by putting together a Pixelmusic 3000, a project by Uncommon Project and Make Magazine from 2012.
An Atari ST Guy's First Experiences With The Amiga - Recap, Sunbright, Workbench & Games!
As an Atari ST guy, I've never actually used an Amiga before... Yup, you heard me right! So join me as I explore the Amiga 600 "The Wild, Weird & The Wicked" pack from 1992, do some repairs, and then see what the Amiga was all about!
Checking Out A 1989 ST Format Magazine Promo Copy - What's It All About?
ST Format was a British computer magazine published by Future Publishing, and covered all things Atari ST. It began life as ST Amiga Format in 1988 before splitting into 2 separate publications the following year, and then ran until late 1996. Here I take a look at a promotional copy that was given away with Atari ST computers in autumn of 1989!
Moto Racer - Matrox Mystique Enhanced Edition (1997)
Moto Racer - Matrox Mystique Enhanced Edition was a classic Windows motorbike racing game bundled with Matrox Mystique 220 cards in 1997, and like many OEM bundles, had a renderer that was optimised for this early 3D accelerator. So lets take a look!
Playing (Almost) Every S3 ViRGE Game For
The S3 ViRGE was a 3D graphics card released in 1996 by graphics industry giants S3. I bought this PC back in December that happened to have one of these cards in it - and I made a video, and didn’t do a very good job of it. Oops! So I’m back to make it up to everyone with a new and improved look at this early pioneer of 3D gaming. Let’s check out some S3D accelerated games!
Wolfenstein 3D On A Stock Atari ST - Unaccelerated!
Wolfenstein 3D - the classic id Software FPS and predecessor to Doom - running natively on the humble Atari ST? Say it ain't so! But it is so, thanks to a combined effort back in 2005 by demo group TSCC (The Sirius Cybernetics Corp), including developer Reimund Dratwa and chiptune artist Dma-Sc, with artwork by legendary Apple IIgs demo group Ninjaforce. It's fully playable - although a bit buggy - and well worth checking out. So lets check it out!
Atari 260ST Story - TOS Floppy Boot Process, And How Much RAM?
The Atari 260ST. There's a lot of misinformation circulating about this model on the internet, including the "fact" that it was only released with 256K of RAM. But what's the real story behind this machine? Did it ever have 256? Did Atari even plan to release a machine with that little RAM? And what's that floppy-based TOS boot process all about anyway?
Don't Call It A CoCo! Wonderful 1980s 8-Bit Computer From Wales - The Dragon32
The Dragon32 was released by the Dragon Data Ltd in 1982 and is based on the same Motorola MC68883 reference design as Tandy's TRS-80 Color Computer or "CoCo", although not strictly a clone, in my opinion. Join me as I learn all about the story of this computer, take a look inside, and check out what it can do.
Blaze Atari Handheld - Unboxing & First Impressions! 50 Atari 2600 Games!
My unboxing and first impressions of the Blaze Atari Handheld console. This handheld features 50 built in Atari 2600 games, classic Atari styling, a decent screen, TV out, and a really nice menu system. It was also a birthday present from some good friends of mine, so I couldn't pass up this opportunity to have a look!
Projects & Pickups - Studio Improvements, Atari 260ST, RODE Vlogger Kit, Orpheus Sound Card & More!
Improvements to my filming setup and the RODE Vlogger Kit, some last minute videos, an Atari 260ST update, mouSTer / Atari Fan Magazine from Retrohax, Atari Jaguar GameDrive Jaguar CD update, Dark Forces PC big box pickup, Orpheus ISA Sound Card / DreamBlaster X2, Alien vs Predator for the Atari Jaguar, some sealed Atari Lynx Games, and a Patron's laptop that I've taken in for repair for a future video!
mouSTer Review - USB Mice & Gamepads With Your Atari or Amiga!
Retrohax mouSTer review - a brand new device to allow USB mice and gamepads to work with Atari and Amiga computers and consoles!
RetroHQ Atari Jaguar Game Drive Flashcart JagCD Beta Testing - Feb 2021
I've been beta testing RetroHQ's JaguarGD flashcart, and more specifically the upcoming Jaguar CD support. JagCD games running on a flashcart - it's a real game changer!
Atari 260ST Pickup (With Extras!) - eBay Bargain Or Box Of Junk?
So I bought a 260ST untested from an eBay seller in Germany... But what's the 260 all about, does it even work, and what's all this about extras that the seller didn't even mention!?
MAME Arcade Dream Upright Cab - The VideoStar MkII - 12 Years & Counting!
Join me on my 12 year (and counting!) arcade cabinet restoration project - where I take a bare cab from a real arcade and completely reburbish it - twice! - to transform it into my dream MAME cab setup.
Projects & Pickups - Rare IBM PC, Video Music Update, Atari, Ideas For Set Changes & More!
January channel output, new channel backdrop / studio ideas, the IBM 5162 XT Model 286 & some potential upgrades, Atari Video Music restoration update, installing BionicPup Linux on an old windows tablet, unboxing an Atari 2600Jr and original DOOM Shareware disks, January livestream recap, my new second channel, and my new phone - a Nokia 8.3!
A New Famicom Composite Mod Appears! Backoffice PowerVAMP Mod First Impressions
In this video I check out the new PowerVAMP drop-in composite and power mod for the Nintendo Famicom by The Backoffice. This board requires minimal soldering and upgrades the Famicom with a better, any-polarity power supply and composite video output. But how easy is it to fit, and how does it stack up against the most popular composite mod out there?
IBM 5150 With 7.16MHz Overclock, EGA & Ethernet - Show & Tell
In this video, I explore my upgraded IBM 5150, the first DOS PC. I show how to get EGA graphics on a CGA monitor, how to capture the video output in the best possible quality (including PC speaker audio), how I connect this PC to my home network to transfer files, and also a DIY overclocking solution called the PC-SPRINT.
2020 Collab Roundup - My Unseen (On This Channel) Collab Videos!
In this special and not-at-all lazy Christmas episode, I share the collaboration videos that I made for other channels in my channel's first year. Of course, the vast majority of them were for the RMC livestreams over the summer, but there's a cheeky bonus collab at the end for you to check out as well as some shoutouts to some other great channels I've worked with over the year.
December Update - 1000 Subscribers / 30 Patrons & Behind The Scenes on Some Upcoming Stuff!
Just a few updates and marking some channel milestones before it gets too late. Don't expect great things - I tend to waffle a lot in this unscripted stuff!
Atari Video Music Story & Restoration
Join me as I embark on a mission to restore my Atari Video Music, Atari's trippy music visualiser from 1977. In this 2-part special I'm going to be replacing the woodwork, designing an s-video output mod, and converting the device to run on a UK 230V power supply.
Projects & Pickups - Rare Atari Hardware, New Tools, Mystery Box of ST Games & Patron Gift!
Atari Video Music Restoration Update, Patreon Gift of the Month, USB Microscope, very rare Atari Sparrow prorotype motherboard, Atari SX212 1200 baud modem, a new book from Bitmap Books called The Games That Weren't, a VGA distribution amplifier to improve my capture setup, a variable resistor box, and a mystery box of goodies from Patreon supporter Dave Velociraptor!
Cheap (Under £30!) Ihong 1080P USB Microscope / Endoscope Review - Much Better Than Expected!
I had a few questions about the USB microscope I used in my recent Atari Sparrow video so I thought I'd put together this very quick review. I was very impressed with the quality of this thing, especially as it only cost £26!
Atari Sparrow FX-1 Prototype Motherboard - Should I Restore It?
I'm now the proud owner of an Atari Sparrow / FX-1, the prototype for the Falcon, which was released in 1992. Only 21 of these are known to still exist! But should I restore it, or frame it as a museum piece? I'm open to suggestions!
Unboxing & Playing A Sealed Game From The 90s And An IBM NetVista Office To Gaming Machine Update!
In the time I've owned RMC charity NetVista number 1 I've tracked down quite a lot of accessories for it... and done quite a lot of upgrades! See how I turned this boring office PC from 2002 into a half decent Windows 9x gaming machine. And what better to play on it than Maxis' crazy 1996 hit SimCopter? This is the story of how I bought this game "back in the day" and a nostalgic revisit after all these years.
Projects & Pickups - Visit To RMC, ST Format Magazine Binders, Early Atari Hardware & Patron Gift!
A visit to Neil at the RMC YouTube channel, a massive haul of ST Format magazines in the original binders, some early Atari hardware including a Stunt Cycle and Atari Video Music, a new soldering tool, a new monitor for the IBM NetVista, and an exciting update on my DOS MIDI / mt32-pi video.
DOS Gaming MIDI - Roland MT-32 / SoundCanvas SC-55 / SC-88, mt32-pi & SoundBlaster Hanging Note Fix
Wherein I explore some MIDI options for DOS gaming on my 486, have a look into the SoundBlaster "hanging note" bug and a few solutions to fix it, and compare and demo a few different Roland devices (the MT-32, SC-55, SC-88) as well as mt32-pi, a modern MT-32 emulator.
Acorn Archimedes A305 Restoration - Audio Fix! Filter Mod & Burr-Brown Op Amp Upgrade
Ever wanted to fix that dull, flat, muted audio on your Acorn Archimedes? In this HOWTO I'll show you how to upgrade your Archie's audio by fitting a higher spec op amp and removing some unneccessary filtering components for the best possible output.
Projects & Pickups - Gameroom Update, Atari Calculators, PC-MIDI / SoundBlaster Hanging Notes & More!
My game room / YouTube studio remodel, a new bit of (old) hardware for my Atari 800, some Atari calculators, PC-MIDI ISA card, Creative SoundBlaster hanging notes and the Roland SoundCanvas, an update on my Acorn Archimedes restoration, the return of my OJTRTA series, the Atari Lynx, and some big box Atari ST and PC games for the collection!
Acorn Archimedes A305 Restoration Update - Keyboard Rebuild, Monitor Fixes & Video & Audio Mods
The Acorn Archimedes A305 was the original and first ARM CPU powered computer. I'm doing some work on mine in preparation for a video on the history of the ARM architecture and the Archimedes in general, so join me for a progress update!
RetroHQ Atari Jaguar GameDrive Flashcart First Impressions & Setup. Let's Play Some Rare Games!
My first impressions of the new Atari Jaguar "Game Drive" (or GD) flashcart from RetroHQ. In this video I also use it to check out some rare and expensive games on the system!
Projects & Pickups - RMC NetVista M41, Acorn Archimedes Restoration, Atari ST, Future Videos & More!
My current Acorn Archimedes A305 restoration, plans for repairs and upgrades to my original 1985 Atari 520ST, a new game I've discovered for my RM 486, and a few game collecting pickups too!
Cheap DIY Neo Geo To Sega Megadrive / Genesis Joystick Adapter! OJTRTA Part 3
One Joystick To Rule Them All! Continuing where we left off in episode 2, learn how to make a simple adapter to use your Neo Geo AES arcade controller with your Sega Megadrive / Genesis!
Cheap DIY Neo Geo Joystick Adapter To Amstrad, MSX & Sega Master System! OJTRTA Part 2
One Joystick To Rule Them All! Continuing where we left off in episode 1, learn how to make a simple adapter to use your Neo Geo AES arcade controller with Amstrad computers and consoles, including the CPC and GX4000, MSX computers and the Sega Master System!
Your Feedback & Tips From Episode 1 - OJTRTA Part 1.1
One Joystick To Rule Them All! In this mini episode I address some feedback from episode 1 and add some more tips to hopefully make this project a little bit more useful for anyone following along at home. Thanks so much everyone for the great feedback and suggestions - they're really appreciated and I'm taking them all on board to make this series even better!
Cheap DIY Neo Geo Joystick Adapter To Atari, Amiga, Sinclair & More! OJTRTA Part 1
One Joystick To Rule Them All! In the first of a new series, learn how to make a simple adapter to use your Neo Geo AES arcade controller with everything that uses the Atari joystick standard including Atari 2600, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Amiga, Sinclair ZX Spectrum and more!
My Namco Mr. Driller Collection - And Some History!
In this video I show off my Mr. Driller collection as well as demoing (most of) the games while talking about the history of the series.
I Won RMC's Charity NetVista M41 PC! So Here's The Unboxing, Setup & Gameplay
I won this IBM NetVista Pentium 4 computer in a charity auction supporting Brighter Futures.
The IT Crowd's Oric Atmos - Story, Repair & Review - As Seen On TV!
I'm the proud owner of an Oric Atmos 8-bit computer that was used as a prop in Channel 4 sitcom The IT Crowd. Here's the story of how it came to be in my possession, what happened when I tried to power it up for the first time, and what I needed to fix to get it up and running. I also take a look at some games on the system.
Sony PlayStation PSOne Restoration and Retr0bright - The Wife's 18th Birthday Present!
I recently discovered my wife's Sony PSOne which she got as a present for her 18th birthday 20 years ago! In this episode I retr0bright and repair the PlayStation console and controller - I hope you'll agree it looks practically brand new!
Puck Man Original Japanese Pac-Man Arcade PCB - History, Tech, And Demo!
Before Namco's iconic Pac-Man was Pac-Man, he was Puckman. In this video I explore an original Japanese Puckman arcade PCB, talk a bit about the story behind it, show you how it works, and show you some actual gameplay footage!
EGA Graphics On A CGA Monitor? It's Easier Than You Think!
Back in the 1980s an EGA monitor was a rare and expensive beast. These days they're even rarer and expensive...er. But it turns out you can hook up an EGA card to a CGA monitor as I have done here with my IBM PC 5150 with 5153 CGA monitor. Join me to find out how!
PC-SPRINT - Overclocking The First PC With A DIY Open Source Hardware Solution From 1985!
Join me as I tell you all about the PC-SPRINT. The plans for this DIY overclocking solution were released for free in 1985, so I decided to build one in 2020 and use it to overclock my 1981 IBM 5150 PC!
My Tiny Game Room Tour (2.3m x 2.9m / 7'6 x 9'6) - 100 Subscriber Special!
I just hit 100 subscribers this past weekend! Woohoo! In this video I give a tour of the tiny space where I keep my collection, work on all of my projects and film my videos. Featuring Atari, Nintendo and PC goodness - and more!
Ultimate Atari ST & 2600 Controller Hack - 2 Buttons Are Better Than One!
I modified an Atari 7800 CX78 joypad for use with my ST and 2600 - with a twist! I've been using this controller for the last couple of years for pretty much all of my Atari gaming. Now I'll let you in on my secret and how you can easily experience it for yourself just by swapping some wires around!
Atari Touch Me Unboxing & Let's Play - Rare Retro Handheld Electronic Game From 1978!
In 1974 Atari released an arcade game called "Touch Me". A unique concept, it didn't have a screen or a joystick. In 1977, Milton Bradley turned it into the ubiquitous "Simon" toy. Atari, seeing their success and wanting a piece of the action, released their own toy, based on the toy, based on the arcade game... This is that toy - the only electronic handheld toy Atari ever produced.
DeathWatch - Atari Jaguar - Leaked E3 Footage 1995 - Unreleased Game Cancelled By Atari!
DeathWatch was a 2D run and gun platformer developed by British game developer Data Design InterActive for the Atari Jaguar. It was announced and demoed at E3 1995, the first E3. The N64, PlayStation and Sega Saturn were announced at the same event, focusing on 3D capabilities. Atari cancelled development of the game in favour of 3D games shortly after the event. No known ROM dumps exist and this is the only known footage.
Original vs. Reproduction Game Boxes - How Do They Compare? (Atari Jaguar Edition)
Wherein I compare a modern reproduction Cybermorph game box included with my eBay Jaguar with a NOS original. How does the print quality compare, and what are your thoughts on reproduction game boxes?
Unboxing Retro Gaming Stuff From Yahoo! Auctions Japan!
Wherein I unbox a big load of stuff from Yahoo! Auctions Japan. This one features a selection of Famicom, N64, MSX, and even arcade items. Oh, and some more Mr. Driller Stuff!
Darude - Sandstorm - Atari MEGA ST1 / Cubase / Roland SoundCanvas SC-88 Edition!
I was bored, so I fired up my Atari ST with Steinberg Cubase 2.01, hooked up my Roland SoundCanvas SC-88 and loaded up a MIDI of Sandstorm - as you do.
HOWTO - Repair and Upgrade Atari 5200 CX-52 Controllers With The Best Electronics Gold PCB Kit!
Some people say that the Atari 5200 had the worst controllers of all time. But they can actually be massively improved by upgrading to gold contacts!
Atari 2600 Composite Mod Tutorial - For TV's Jason Bradbury!
Installing the commonly available Atari 2600 composite mod board in a 6-switch Light Sixer PAL console.
RetroTINK-2X v3.2 & Elgato Game Capture HD - MSX Composite Before & After
Pac-Man gameplay comparison between Elgato Game Capture HD composite capture and HDMI capture using the RetroTINK-2X in line doubling mode.
