Microsoft is removing P2P voice chat connections in Xbox Party Chat to greatly improve security and reduce the chance of players falling victim to DDOS attacks. Keep reading to see exactly what this entails, and how it effects you! Anybody who has been a regular user of Xbox Live since it's inception in 2002 has... Continue Reading →
Sony DualSense Controller on a Nintendo Switch?
If you preordered a DualSense controller separate from a PlayStation 5, you may be one of the lucky few who received their controller early! You are also probably wondering what you can do with that controller while you wait for your next-gen console. Keep reading to learn about using a Sony DualSense controller on a... Continue Reading →
EZ-FLASH Junior – Gameboy Flash Cartridge Review
The EZ-FLASH Junior is a flash cartridge that has the ability to store the entire Gameboy and Gameboy Color game library. Let's see how well it performs as we break down all of it's features in this EZ-FLASH Junior Cartridge review! There are a number of flash cartridges on the market with a range of... Continue Reading →
Patching Gameboy ROMs For Batteryless Saves
Have you ever tried to flash one of your Gameboy ROMs onto a bootleg cartridge only to find your game would no longer save? There has been a recent breakthrough in the retro gaming community to resolve this exact issue! Read on to learn all about patching Gameboy ROMs for batteryless saves. Let's start with... Continue Reading →
Gameboy Game Cartridge Repair Guide
The Gameboy cartridge launched over 30 years ago alongside one of the most memorable handheld devices of the 90's, the original Gameboy DMG. These game cartridges have brought lasting memories to gamers, but time seems to be catching up to them quicker than ever. You can follow along with this Gameboy game cartridge repair guide... Continue Reading →
Bandai Wonderswan – Teardown and Analysis
The Bandai Wonderswan is one of the few handhelds that tried to go toe-to-toe with Nintendo's line of Gameboys. Unfortunately, it wasn't able to keep pace with the growth of the Gameboy and was discontinued after only being on the Japanese market for four years. Follow along as I detail the technical specs of this... Continue Reading →
Gameboy DMG CleanAmp Installation Tutorial
Retrosix is an innovator in the retro gaming scene. They have released a number of products to bring your outdated hardware into modern times. I have installed their products on many of my systems, so follow along with this Gameboy DMG CleanAmp installation to get a detailed explanation of the entire process. The CleanAmp v1.1 is... Continue Reading →
Gameboy DMG RIPS LCD Installation Tutorial
The RIPS LCD for the Gameboy DMG is an incredible invention. It takes your old STN (Super-twisted nematic) display panel, and replaces it with a vibrant 8-palette RGB display. No more grayscale! Not to mention it quadruples the pixel count from the original display. Keep reading this Gameboy DMG RIPS LCD installation and see what... Continue Reading →
The Original Gameboy DMG – Teardown and Analysis
The original Gameboy DMG. The pioneer of the Gameboy line of handhelds, and Nintendo’s successor to the Game and Watch series. This device launched in Japan and North America in 1989 and is a source of nostalgia for many. Although it is an extremely outdated piece of hardware, many can still be found in perfect... Continue Reading →