Galaga Legions - Xbox 360 - short play Widge 2024-03-22 | A quick play of Galaga Legions. Xbox 360 version.I'm playing this on an Xbox One, if that makes a difference đIf you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeThank you for watching!
Testing the Sinden Lightgunâs Capacitor: How Long Until Itâs Safe? Widge 2025-09-17 | How long does the Sinden Lightgunâs capacitor take to discharge?I put it to the test.In this video I measure the recoil capacitor from full (20V) down to near zero to find out when itâs safe to open the gun. Youâll see the discharge rate, why it slows over time, and the point where it becomes harmless to touch.Your results may vary â the capacitor in your Sinden may discharge at a slightly different rate. If you canât measure the voltage yourself, always err on the side of caution and allow extra time.This is not a general test of all capacitors, only the one inside the Sinden Lightgun.Remember to like, subscribe and all that good stuff.See my video on the V3 Sinden Trigger Mod: youtube.com/watch?v=hHv94LfkCQQSupport me: ko-fi.com/widgetherealwidge.co.uk
Tierras Salvajes (Picmatic) for Hypseus - complete unspliced playthrough with Sinden Lightgun Widge 2025-08-03 | Tierras Salvajes is now available for Hypseus. Now you can play the Spanish Picmatic FMV arcade shooter, and have fun while your doing it!This video is a full playthrough of the game using the final build, and is the first available on the internet. I'm using a Sinden Lightgun on a Raspberry Pi 5.Tierras Salvajes was made by Picmatic, and features audio tracks in both Spanish and English, the language can be changed in-game. Many thanks go to Vanfanel who provided us with Spanish text translations for the interface. This gameplay video is of the game being played in English.For information on how you can play Tierras Salvajes, check out the release announcement video at youtu.be/gyCZF-JE-L0Don't forget to Like and Share this video. Subscribe to keep up to date with future two-player Laserdisc shooters for Hypseus Singe as and when they become available. You'll find out about them here before anywhere else.Thanks go to @LutherGond for the work he put into this release, and @DirtBagXon for Hypseus and his support.Thank you for watching!therealwidge.co.uk
Tierras Salvajes - NEW shooter for Hypseus! (Official Announcement) Now available. Widge 2025-08-03 | Tierras Salvajes is now available for Hypseus. Now you can play the Spanish Picmatic FMV arcade shooter (in either English or Spanish), and have fun while your doing it!If you use RetroPie, Hypseus can be installed directly from RetroPie-Setup. Otherwise, it is available from DirtBagXon's GitHub repo at github.com/DirtBagXon/hypseus-singeAll the files you need for this release of Tierras Salvajes can be obtained from the link at tinyurl.com/tierras-salvajesSupport for Hypseus Singe is available from DBX's Discord server at discord.hypseus.netDon't forget to Like and Share this video. Subscribe to keep up to date with future two-player Laserdisc shooters for Hypseus Singe as and when they become available. You'll find out about them here before anywhere else.Thanks go to @LutherGond for the work he put into this release, and @DirtBagXon for Hypseus and his support.My full playthrough of Tierras Salvajes can be seen at youtu.be/nrmxyhV_XVw and is the first playthrough of the Hypseus release on the internet.If you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.Thank you for watching!therealwidge.co.uk
This is NOT a Retro Game !? Widge 2025-07-12 | Is Super Mario Bros. really a retro game?We throw around the word retro a lot in gaming circles, but what does it actually mean? In this video, I explain the surprising truth, explaining why games like Super Mario Bros. and Sonic the Hedgehog donât quite fit the label we usually give them, and I show you an example of a true "retro" game.Got thoughts on this? Leave a comment below.All the gameplay footage used in this video was recorded by me while actually playing these games. Can you name every game I used? And for a bonus challenge, can you identify the one true "retro" game (apart from Xeno Crisis)?Donât forget to subscribe for more videos about old games, odd hardware, and obscure facts from the gaming past!Support me at ko-fi.com/widgetherealwidge.co.uk
Mission: Paintball (2004) â Plug & Play Lightgun Game by Tiger/Hasbro Widge 2025-06-27 | Mission: Paintball is a 2004 plug-and-play lightgun game from Tiger Electronics, released under Hasbro. It features 8 single-player paintball missions, a lightgun with built-in recoil and bolt-action reload, and a menu system with player profiles, weapon upgrades, and scoring.In this video, I take a close look at the hardware, show how the game plays, and explore its various levels, features, and quirks. If youâre into lightgun games, early 2000s electronics, or unusual standalone systems, this oneâs worth checking out.Compatible with composite video CRT TVs only.Gameplay captured from real hardware being played on a CRT, and using a Retroscaler 2X to feed the video to my PC.Note that, when being played, the screen flashes with every pull of the trigger. But to save my viewers from the annoyance of potentially seizure-inducing strobes, i removed the flashes in the edit.If you enjoyed this, please consider subscribing or supporting me on Ko-fi â it would really help me with all of my projects.Thanks for watching.ko-fi.com/widgetherealwidge.co.ukUpdate!Looks like I got my wish!Within an hour of me posting this video and my website blog, @mamehaze released videos of both Mission:Paintball and Mission: Paintball Trainer running in a dev build of MAME. At this time, they are still not yet available to play in the current release version of MAME (0.277), but the PR to add them in has been open for 3 days now. github.com/mamedev/mame/pull/13875.I look forward to playing them with the Sinden Lightgun! đ
Who Shot Johnny Rock? - 2-Players for Hypseus Singe - Now Available and fully playable at last! Widge 2025-06-20 | "Who Shot Johnny Rock?" is now available as a fully playable two-player game for Hypseus Singe, thanks to the incredible efforts of LutherGond.If you use RetroPie, Hypseus can be installed directly from RetroPie-Setup. otherwise, it is available from DirtBagXon's GitHub repo at github.com/DirtBagXon/hypseus-singeAll the files you need for this multiplayer version of "Johnny" can be obtained from the Internet Archive: tinyurl.com/wsjr2pSupport for Hypseus Singe is available from DBX's Discord server at discord.gg/aCt2YPae3TDon't forget to Like and Share this video. Subscribe to keep up to date with future two-player Laserdisc shooters for Hypseus Singe as and when they become available. You'll find out about them here before anywhere else.Thanks go to @LutherGond for the work he put into this adaptation, @DirtBagXon for Hypseus and his support.If you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.Thank you for watching!therealwidge.co.uk
Saturn SAROO - An easy way to make gif backgrounds! Widge 2025-06-14 | In this video, I demonstrate a pair of Windows batch scripts I created to help SEGA Saturn SAROO users make the most of the animated background and music features introduced in firmware v0.5.The main script takes a group of still images and turns them into a colour-safe animated GIF that works reliably on the SAROO menuThe second script converts almost any audio or video file into a background music track suitable for SAROO, making it easy to personalise your setup even further.Both scripts are free and easy to use. FFmpeg is required.⤠Download the Scripts (GitHub):github.com/Widge-5/SAROO_Tools⤠SAROO Project (by tpunix):github.com/tpunix/SAROO⤠Community Backgrounds (by williamdsw):github.com/williamdsw/saroo-backgrounds⤠FFmpeg Download (required):ffmpeg.org/download.html⤠My Website:therealwidge.co.uk⤠Support Me on Ko-fi:ko-fi.com/therealwidgeIf you found this useful, please consider liking the video and/or subscribing for more from me in the future!---Chapters!00:00 - Intro02:20 - What didn't work03:59 - The solution04:36 - How to do it19:30 - Where to go and conclusion
Gaming History: The Official Street Fighter II VHS from Nintendo Magazine System 1992 Widge 2025-06-12 | In 1992, Nintendo Magazine System gave away a full-length Street Fighter II strategy guide on VHS.This retrospective explores the history, content, and legacy of that incredible tape.Hosted by NMSâs Julian âJazâ Rignall and Gary Harrod, the video offered calm, confident commentary over direct-feed SNES gameplay footage, teaching players how to master every character, defeat every boss, and even uncover a secret cheat.Join me as I look back at this rare relic of early games media, a time before YouTube, FAQs, or combo tutorials â when learning how to play meant sharing knowledge the old-fashioned way.đšď¸ Watch the original digitised VHS here - complete and unedited (Internet Archive): archive.org/details/street-fighter-ii-players-guide-nintendo-magazine-system-vhs-1992đž Support me on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/widgeđ¸ď¸therealwidge.co.ukA vital piece of Street Fighter history â and a unique moment in gaming culture.
After Burner (1987) â Japanese VHS Gameplay Tape [Direct Capture, Full Transfer] ă˘ăăżăźăăźăăź Widge 2025-06-07 | In 1987, a professionally produced VHS tape was released in Japan, showcasing nearly 20 minutes of direct-feed gameplay footage from SEGAâs legendary arcade title After Burner.... or was it After Burner 2? While the cassette case is titled After Burner, the title screen in the game looks like its sequel.Created by Tyrell Corporation and distributed by Pony Canyon, this tape offers a fascinating look at how video games were documented and appreciated during the golden age of Japanese arcades.In this video, I provide in-depth commentary on the tapeâs origins, its historical context, and its place in early gaming media culture. Learn about SEGAâs âtaikanâ arcade experiences, the role of gameplay tapes in a pre-YouTube world, and how this obscure home video release fits into the larger story of game preservation.The raw, unedited transfer of the original VHS can be viewed and downloaded from the Internet Archive â link below.If you enjoyed this project, please consider subscribing or supporting me on Ko-fi â it would really help me with all of my projects.Thanks for watching.ko-fi.com/widgetherealwidge.co.ukarchive.org/details/After_Burner_VHS_1987
Can you help with my next Hypseus game project? Widge 2025-05-23 | Video Challenger is on my hitlist, but I need your help.Please like, subscribe and share.Support the creators, not the pirates.ko-fi.com/widgetherealwidge.co.uk
Marbella Vice - NEW shooter for Hypseus! (Official Announcement) Now available. Widge 2025-05-11 | Marbella Vice is now available for Hypseus. Now you can play this Spanish treat and have fun while your doing it!If you use RetroPie, Hypseus can be installed directly from RetroPie-Setup. Otherwise, it is available from DirtBagXon's GitHub repo at github.com/DirtBagXon/hypseus-singeAll the files you need for this release of Marbella Vice can be obtained from the link at http://www.tinyurl.com/marbviceSupport for Hypseus Singe is available from DBX's Discord server at discord.gg/aCt2YPae3TDon't forget to Like and Share this video. Subscribe to keep up to date with future two-player Laserdisc shooters for Hypseus Singe as and when they become available. You'll find out about them here before anywhere else.Thanks go to @LutherGond for the work he put into this release, and @DirtBagXon for Hypseus and his support.If you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.Thank you for watching!
Marbella Vice - full gameplay - Hypseus Singe (English) - Pre-release Widge 2025-05-04 | UPDATE -- The game is out now, see my video at youtube.com/watch?v=UQzIyHsOqwk for details.ACTUALIZACIĂN -- El juego ya estĂĄ disponible. Mira mi video en youtube.com/watch?v=UQzIyHsOqwk para mĂĄs detalles.--It's been over a year since I first announced the Marbella Vice project for Hypseus Singe on this channel. I'm very happy to say that the game is jsut about ready for release, and will be available very soon!Make sure you're subscribed so that you find out about it here first!And I have to say that the project owes an awful lot to @LutherGond, the man responsible for the two-player American Laser Games releases as well as new Hypseus shooting games Fast Draw Showdown and Gallagher's Gallery.Luther took the reins of this project and finished what I started. I think I can safely say that the game wouldn't have been finished without all of the work that he put in.This video is a full playthrough of the game using a near-final build. This is pretty much what you will expect to see when you get to play the game for yourself. But a few tweaks and minor fixes will inevitably happen as we put it through its paces.I'm using a Sinden Lightgun on a Raspberry Pi 5.Marbella Vice was made by Picmatic, and features audio tracks in both Spanish and English, the language can be changed in-game. Many thanks go to Vanfanel who provided us with Spanish text translations for the interface. This gameplay video is in English, if you would like to see the gameplay with Spanish audio then go to my other video here: youtu.be/ktUoH0O0JQoA note: I did censor the nudity at the end of the game in this video (this is an inclusive family-friendly channel after all), but the game itself is not censored. I hope you don't mind either way.-------------------Hace mĂĄs de un aĂąo que anunciĂŠ por primera vez el proyecto Marbella Vice para Hypseus Singe en este canal. ÂĄMe alegra mucho decir que el juego estĂĄ casi listo para su lanzamiento y estarĂĄ disponible muy pronto!ÂĄAsegĂşrate de estar suscrito para enterarte aquĂ primero!Y tengo que decir que este proyecto le debe muchĂsimo a @LutherGond, el responsable de las versiones para dos jugadores de los juegos de American Laser Games, asĂ como de los nuevos juegos de disparos para Hypseus: Fast Draw Showdown y Gallagher's Gallery.Luther tomĂł las riendas de este proyecto y terminĂł lo que yo habĂa empezado. Creo que puedo decir con seguridad que el juego no se habrĂa terminado sin todo el trabajo que ĂŠl puso.Este video es una partida completa del juego utilizando una versiĂłn casi final. Es prĂĄcticamente lo que puedes esperar ver cuando juegues por ti mismo. Aunque es probable que aĂşn se hagan algunos ajustes y correcciones menores mientras lo terminamos de pulir.Estoy usando una pistola Sinden en una Raspberry Pi 5.Marbella Vice fue creado por Picmatic y cuenta con pistas de audio tanto en espaĂąol como en inglĂŠs; el idioma se puede cambiar dentro del juego. Muchas gracias a Vanfanel, quien nos proporcionĂł las traducciones al espaĂąol para la interfaz.Este video de gameplay estĂĄ en inglĂŠs. Si deseas ver la jugabilidad con audio en espaĂąol, dirĂgete a mi otro video aquĂ. : youtu.be/ktUoH0O0JQoUna nota: censurĂŠ la desnudez al final del juego en este video (este es un canal inclusivo y apto para toda la familia, despuĂŠs de todo), pero el juego en sĂ no estĂĄ censurado. Espero que no te moleste, sea cual sea tu preferencia.
Marbella Vice - jugabilidad completa - Hypseus Singe (EspaĂąol) - avance Widge 2025-05-04 | ACTUALIZACIĂN -- El juego ya estĂĄ disponible. Mira mi video en youtube.com/watch?v=UQzIyHsOqwk para mĂĄs detalles.UPDATE -- The game is out now, see my video at youtube.com/watch?v=UQzIyHsOqwk for details.--Hace mĂĄs de un aĂąo que anunciĂŠ por primera vez el proyecto *Marbella Vice* para *Hypseus Singe* en este canal. ÂĄMe alegra mucho decir que el juego estĂĄ casi listo para su lanzamiento y estarĂĄ disponible muy pronto!ÂĄAsegĂşrate de estar suscrito para enterarte aquĂ primero!Y tengo que decir que este proyecto le debe muchĂsimo a @LutherGond, el responsable de las versiones para dos jugadores de los juegos de *American Laser Games*, asĂ como de los nuevos juegos de disparos para *Hypseus*: *Fast Draw Showdown* y *Gallagher's Gallery*.Luther tomĂł las riendas de este proyecto y terminĂł lo que yo habĂa empezado. Creo que puedo decir con seguridad que el juego no se habrĂa terminado sin todo el trabajo que ĂŠl puso.Este video es una partida completa del juego utilizando una versiĂłn casi final. Es prĂĄcticamente lo que puedes esperar ver cuando juegues por ti mismo. Aunque es probable que aĂşn se hagan algunos ajustes y correcciones menores mientras lo terminamos de pulir.Estoy usando una pistola Sinden en una Raspberry Pi 5.*Marbella Vice* fue creado por Picmatic y cuenta con pistas de audio tanto en espaĂąol como en inglĂŠs; el idioma se puede cambiar dentro del juego. Muchas gracias a Vanfanel, quien nos proporcionĂł las traducciones al espaĂąol para la interfaz.Este video de gameplay estĂĄ en espaĂąol. Si deseas ver la jugabilidad con el audio en inglĂŠs, dirĂgete a mi otro video aquĂ: youtu.be/RO66VpR-pnM.Una nota: censurĂŠ la desnudez al final del juego en este video (este es un canal inclusivo y apto para toda la familia, despuĂŠs de todo), pero el juego en sĂ no estĂĄ censurado. Espero que no te moleste, sea cual sea tu preferencia.---It's been over a year since I first announced the Marbella Vice project for Hypseus Singe on this channel. I'm very happy to say that the game is jsut about ready for release, and will be available very soon!Make sure you're subscribed so that you find out about it here first!And I have to say that the project owes an awful lot to @LutherGond, the man responsible for the two-player American Laser Games releases as well as new Hypseus shooting games Fast Draw Showdown and Gallagher's Gallery.Luther took the reins of this project and finished what I started. I think I can safely say that the game wouldn't have been finished without all of the work that he put in.This video is a full playthrough of the game using a near-final build. This is pretty much what you will expect to see when you get to play the game for yourself. But a few tweaks and minor fixes will inevitably happen as we put it through its paces.I'm using a Sinden Lightgun on a Raspberry Pi 5.Marbella Vice was made by Picmatic, and features audio tracks in both Spanish and English, the language can be changed in-game. Many thanks go to Vanfanel who provided us with Spanish text translations for the interface. This gameplay video is in Spanish, if you would like to see the gameplay with English audio then go to my other video here: youtu.be/RO66VpR-pnMA note: I did censor the nudity at the end of the game in this video (this is an inclusive family-friendly channel after all), but the game itself is not censored. I hope you don't mind either way.
Air Rescue (Hard) - Sega Master System full playthrough Widge 2025-04-01 | Air Rescue for Sega Master System.I'm playing this on a Raspberry Pi 5Air Rescue is a nice helicopter rescue game for the Sega Master System where you play the role of a helicopter pilot rescuing people from perilous situations, while avoiding enemy fire.I had a great time playing this, even though the controls are a little on the sluggish side, i was still able to complete the game on both normal and hard difficulty levels.If you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeThank you for watching!
Chaos Control - Sega Saturn - full playthrough - Deutsch German ăŤăŞăšăłăłăăăźăŤ Light Gun Virtua Stunner Widge 2025-03-05 | I'm going through some of the different versions of Chaos Control in order to provide a reference to demonstrate differences between each version of the game.This is my playthrough of the Sega Saturn version from start to finish. I'm playing this on a real Sega Saturn, and recorded via a Retrotink 5X and RGB SCART. And, as this version was a multilingual European release, I've chosen to sample the German audio for this recording.This version of the game can be played with either a standard controller, a mouse or a lightgun. As this is the only version that supports lightguns (if you count the Japanese "Chaos Control Remix" as the same version as this... which it is), I am using the Saturn's "Virtua Gun" (aka Stunner).In this incarnation, the entire "Virtual" section of the game is missing, which amounts to four playable levels. Which means that the game is missing a good deal of content, but not as much as was missing from the PS1 version.This version of the game is also the only one to include a cooperative two-player mode and you can see that the HUD has been rearranged to allow for two player's information to be displayed. If you play as two players, then the each player uses only one laser beam, as opposed to two that a single player would have.You are also offered three difficulty levels and up to 9 extra lives... and you'll need them! Even on the easiest skill level, the enemies are far more aggressive than on the other versions of this game, and they eat their way through your health meter very quickly. You also don't recover any lost health between levels, which you would have done at certain milestones of the CD-i and other versions.I recently published an analysis comparing the various editions of Chaos Control in a blog article which can be found at therealwidge.co.uk/2025/02/chaos-control-in-depth-look-at-1995.htmlI also made a companion video to show some of the differences visually at youtube.com/watch?v=m0HoAKQf78wCheck those out if you feel so inclined.Thanks for watching. Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeCHAPTERS00:00 - Hello from me01:33 - Game intro06:09 - Manhattan: The Statue of Liberty07:42 - Manhattan: Landing Ship08:56 - Manhattan: Urban Liberation Strategy14:18 - Intro to "Space" section16:33 - Space: Battle in the Atmosphere17:43 - Space: Counterattack of Enemy Fleet18:56 - Space: Space Colony Solaris21:19 - Space: Huge Aircraft Carrier22:34- Flagship Maze30:20 - Outro
ăŤăŞăšăłăłăăăźăŤ Chaos Control - PS1 - full playthrough - Japanese - Sony Playstation PSX Widge 2025-03-02 | I'm going through some of the different versions of Chaos Control in order to provide a reference to demonstrate differences between each version of the game.This is my playthrough of the Sony Playstation version from start to finish. I'm playing this in an emulator on a Raspberry Pi 5. And, as this version was released only in Japan, all of the dialogue is in the Japanese language (but the in-game robot computer voice is still in English)This version of the game can be played with either a standard PS1 controller or a mouse, so I am using a mouse.Many levels are missing, including the entire "Virtual" section and the first level of the "Space" section along with some cutscenes. That adds up to five playable levels missing from this release, making it the shortest version of all.The graphical quality is also very poor. So much worse than even the MS-DOS version. This appears to be due to some very heavy compression as compression artifacts are observable throughout.I can only assume that the video quality and reduction of content are symptoms of limited storage available on the disc, although the storage medium is the same as on the other console formats, and the CD-i managed to retain all of the video content at a higher quality.A note on the aspect ratio - As with most games of the era, this game was made with 4:3 screens in mind, but this is presented in a slightly letterboxed form within that frame and appear to be close to 3:2. I didn't want to "correct" the aspect, so for this video I enlarged the picture to fill the vertical space without distorting it. I haven't made any other alterations.I recently published an analysis comparing the various editions of Chaos Control in a blog article which can be found at therealwidge.co.uk/2025/02/chaos-control-in-depth-look-at-1995.htmlI also made a companion video to show some of the differences visually at youtube.com/watch?v=m0HoAKQf78wCheck those out if you feel so inclined.Thanks for watching. Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeCHAPTERS00:00 - Hello from me00:59- Game intro05:29- Manhattan: The Statue of Liberty07:04- Manhattan: Landing Ship08:20- Manhattan: Urban Liberation Strategy13:36 - Intro to "Space" section15:07 - Space: Counterattack of Enemy Fleet16:20 - Space: Space Colony Solaris18:37 - Space: Huge Aircraft Carrier19:45 - Flagship Maze27:17 - Outro
Chaos Control - MS-DOS 1995 - full playthrough ăŤăŞăšăłăłăăăźăŤ Microsoft IBM PC Steam Widge 2025-02-27 | I'm going through some of the different versions of Chaos Control in order to provide a reference to demonstrate differences between each version of the game.This is my playthrough of the MS-DOS version from start to finish. Played on a fairly modern PC via DOSBox. This is the version you would be playing if you bought it from Steam, including a DOSBox wrapper.This version of the game can only be played with a mouse (or similar pointing device, such as a trackball). It allows for only "relative" cursor control, so "absolute" pointing devices, such as touchscreens or lightguns, will not work effectively.All of the levels from the CD-i version are present, but some of them are significantly shorter. I did try the "Advanced" skill level as well, in case they were shortened only for the difficulty setting, but they were no different.The graphical quality is also very much reduced. I believe this is because the enemies and scenery are being rendered during gameplay - I have observed drops in performance when there are many enemies on screen at once; an issue that wouldn't happen if it was all pre-rendered video as with the console editions.I recently published an analysis comparing the various editions of Chaos Control in a blog article which can be found at therealwidge.co.uk/2025/02/chaos-control-in-depth-look-at-1995.htmlI also made a companion video to show some of the differences visually at youtube.com/watch?v=m0HoAKQf78wCheck those out if you feel so inclined.Thanks for watching. Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeCHAPTERS00:00 - Hello from me00:39- Game intro04:40- Manhattan: The Statue of Liberty06:10 - Manhattan: Landing Ship06:55 - Manhattan: Urban Liberation Strategy14:14 - Virtual: Chip on Board18:09 - Virtual: Virus Base20:59 - Virtual: Mother Virus21:45 - Space: Battle in the Atmosphere24:54- Space: Counterattack of Enemy Fleet26:03 - Space: Space Colony Solaris28:15 - Space: Huge Aircraft Carrier29:23 - Flagship Maze36:35 - Outro
Chaos Control - CD-i - full playthrough (Philips CDi) ăŤăŞăšăłăłăăăźăŤ Widge 2025-02-24 | I wanted to play a game, so I fired up the CD-i and spun up Chaos Control.This is my full playthrough from start to finish. Played on a Philips CDI 210, and recorded via a Retrotink 5X and RGB SCART.The game can be played with a gamepad, mouse or trackball. The back of the disc case recommends a gamepad as the subjective "best" way to play, but i suspect a mouse would be a bit friendlier. Unfortunately I don't have a CD-i mouse so had to settle for the gamepad.The game doesn't officially support a lightgun. Although one can technically be used, there's no way to calibrate it, so it wouldn't be a great experience.A note on the aspect ratio - As with most games of the era, this game was made with 4:3 screens in mind. All of the cutscenes are presented in a 4:3 aspect ratio, but the playable sections are letterboxed within that frame and appear to be close to 16:10. I don't know if that was intentional, but other console ports of this game are all presented in 4:3 regardless. However, i didn't want to "correct" the aspect, so for this video I enlarged the picture to fill the vertical space without distorting it. I haven't made any other alterations.I recently published an analysis comparing the various editions of Chaos Control in a blog article which can be found at therealwidge.co.uk/2025/02/chaos-control-in-depth-look-at-1995.htmlI also made a companion video to show some of the differences visually at youtube.com/watch?v=m0HoAKQf78wCheck those out if you feel so inclined.Thanks for watching. Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeCHAPTERS00:00 - Hello from me00:42 - Game intro05:01 - Manhattan: The Statue of Liberty06:34 - Manhattan: Landing Ship07:46 - Manhattan: Urban Liberation Strategy15:08 - Virtual: Chip on Board19:03 - Virtual: Virus Base21:15 - Virtual: Mother Virus22:43 - Space: Battle in the Atmosphere25:55 - Space: Counterattack of Enemy Fleet27:05 - Space: Space Colony Solaris29:18 - Space: Huge Aircraft Carrier30:30 - Flagship Maze34:59 - Outro
Comparing Chaos Control (1995) releases across various systems Widge 2025-02-22 | This video exists as a companion to a blog post I wrote as a comparison of the video content for Chaos Control across multiple platforms. If you are interested in learning more about how I found this information then feel free to check it out. at therealwidge.co.uk/2025/02/chaos-control-in-depth-look-at-1995.htmlUltimately, the conclusions here are that the CD-i version is the most complete, and best quality version of the game, but if you want to play with a lightgun and/or a friend, then the abridged Saturn 1996 releases are for you.One small correction: The CD-i version was not just an English language release. French and German translations (at least) were made available in their respective countries.I have been studying and researching the topic for another project and found that online information sources were propagating incorrect information. As I am probably now one of only a handful of people, outside of the original developers, that has learned so much real information about this game's video content, i felt i was in a position to make informed corrections to the game's Wikipedia article. Unfortunately, as there is no other source for the information outside of my own scrutinisations, my edits were reverted due to lack of citable evidence. - even though the old incorrect information had no citations!. So I wrote the blog post to present as a citable source of information, presenting the information i learned as concisely as I can. And i thought that an accompanying video would be a good thing, so this is it.I expect this video will have very limited appeal, but I don't care. i'm not a view chaser. But if you found the info useful, then feel free to like and consider subscribing. And if you think someone you know will benefit from the information here, then share a link.All gameplay in this video was recorded by me using a Retrotink 5X. The CD-i and all three Saturn versions were played on real hardware and RGB scart cables for the capture. The PlayStation version was played in an emulator on a Raspberry Pi, and the MS-DOS version was played using DosBox on a Raspberry Pi.Thanks for watching. And if you read to the end, well done. :)Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeCHAPTERS00:00 - Title00:18 - Philips CD-i - Europe 199501:50 - Sega Saturn - Japan 199503:22 - Sega Saturn - Europe 199604:55 - Sega Saturn - Japan "Remix" 199606:28 - Sony Playstation - Japan 199608:02 - MS-DOS - 199509:29 - Closing comments
Fast Draw Showdown NEW shooter for Hypseus! (Official Announcement) Widge 2025-02-13 | Fast Draw Showdown has finally made its way to Hypseus as a two-player game, thanks to LutherGond.If you use RetroPie, Hypseus can be installed directly from RetroPie-Setup. otherwise, it is available from DirtBagXon's GitHub repo at github.com/DirtBagXon/hypseus-singeAll the files you need for this release of Fast Draw Showdown can be obtained from the link at tinyurl.com/fastdrawshowdownSupport for Hypseus Singe is available from DBX's Discord server at discord.gg/aCt2YPae3TDon't forget to Like and Share this video. Subscribe to keep up to date with future two-player Laserdisc shooters for Hypseus Singe as and when they become available. You'll find out about them here before anywhere else.Thanks go to @LutherGond for the work he put into this adaptation, @DirtBagXon for Hypseus and his support.If you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.Thank you for watching!
SPACE ROCKS! My new game for Hypseus Singe! Widge 2025-01-17 | Official Announcement. New game for Hypseus Singe - SPACE ROCKS!In my ongoing quest to bring variety to the Singe systems, I've created Space Rocks. The basic concept may not be brand new, but this game doesn't use any reused assets from any other source. Barring the fonts, all assets used in the game, including every sprite, sound effect, piece of music and video clip was made especially for Space Rocks.My hope is that this will inspire others to make different types of games from the standard QTE reaction games.Whilst there are some great community-made QTE games for Hypseus and Singe, the format is now so riddled with shovelware that finding and discovering the great examples has become difficult. So I wanted to show people what else could be done with Hypseus.Please get creative people. Lua isn't that hard to work with :)Space Rocks requires Hypseus Singe v 2.11.4 at a minimum and should be run on hardware at least as capable as a Raspberry Pi 5 (the game was painfully slow running on a Pi 4). It will work on Windows, Linux, and Mac, wherever Hypseus can be used.Space Rocks is free to download and play. Don't pay anyone for it.Please be sure to check the readme file for setup and usage instructions, and be sure to read the license for conditions of use and distribution.You may not use this game or its materials for commercial purposes without the express permission of the author (that's me).If you use RetroPie, Hypseus can be installed directly from RetroPie-Setup. otherwise, it is available from DirtBagXon's GitHub repo at github.com/DirtBagXon/hypseus-singeThe game files for Hypseus can be obtained from github.com/DirtBagXon/hypseus_singe_data in the folder called "non-QTE" games;or from the internet Archive at tinyurl.com/space-rocksSupport for Hypseus Singe is available from DBX's Discord server at discord.gg/aCt2YPae3TIf you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment, and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeThank you for watching!Thanks go to @LutherGond and @DirtBagXon for their endless support and feedback.
Recreating Segas best known forgotten console -VIDEO DRIVER for Hypseus ăăĄăăŞăźăăŠă¤ăăź FAMILY DRIVER Widge 2024-12-26 | Official announcement video for the Sega Video Driver Simulator for Hypseus.Search YouTube for "Video Driver" and there are plenty of videos discussing the system's existence, many of them describing it as "forgotten". It's pretty well remembered for a forgotten thing.The Video Driver system, known as the Family Driver (ăăĄăăŞăźăăŠă¤ăăź) in Japan, was released in 1988 and saw two English language games and three Japanese games. A third English language game was never released but is included with the simulator for a total of six experiences. It wouldn't be hard to add more if someone would like to make new video content.This will require Hypseus version 2.11.3 or later (at the time of release, 2.11.3 is the latest version).If you use RetroPie, Hypseus can be installed directly from RetroPie-Setup. otherwise, it is available from DirtBagXon's GitHub repo at github.com/DirtBagXon/hypseus-singeAll the files you need for Video Driver can be obtained from the link at tinyurl.com/segavideodriverSupport for Hypseus Singe is available from DBX's Discord server at discord.gg/aCt2YPae3TDon't forget to Like and Share this video. Subscribe to keep up to date with future two-player Laserdisc shooters for Hypseus Singe as and when they become available. You'll find out about them here before anywhere else.Thanks go to @DirtBagXon and @LutherGond for their support making this game.If you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeIf you choose to make your own video about the Video Driver Simulator for Hypseus, then please link back to my channel or this video.Thank you for watching!
Gallaghers Gallery NEW shooter for Hypseus! (Official Announcement) Widge 2024-12-19 | Gallagher's Gallery has finally made its way to Hypseus as a two-player game, thanks to LutherGond.If you use RetroPie, Hypseus can be installed directly from RetroPie-Setup. otherwise, it is available from DirtBagXon's GitHub repo at github.com/DirtBagXon/hypseus-singeAll the files you need for this release of Gallagher's Gallery can be obtained from the link at tinyurl.com/galgal2pSupport for Hypseus Singe is available from DBX's Discord server at discord.gg/aCt2YPae3TDon't forget to Like and Share this video. Subscribe to keep up to date with future two-player Laserdisc shooters for Hypseus Singe as and when they become available. You'll find out about them here before anywhere else.Thanks go to @LutherGond for the work he put into this adaptation, @DirtBagXon for Hypseus and his support.If you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.Thank you for watching!
V3 Sinden Trigger Mod - Introduction and How-To Widge 2024-12-04 | Introduction to the V3 Trigger Mod for the Sinden Lightgun, and a guide on how to install it, including safe disassembly and reassembly.The trigger mod is designed to restrict the travel of the trigger so that it takes less time to pull, enabling you to fire more rapidly.This version is my remix.Previous versions were by Slikk66, Kevman323 and HexxedDownload for 3D printing: makerworld.com/en/models/848775If you have a Bambu Lab printer, you can just click a button to print it with the preset profile. otherwise, the STL can be downloaded for slicing in the software of your choice.Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeChapters:0:00 - Intro1:18 - What's new?5:22 - What colour to choose6:33 - Disassembly8:09 - Safety precautions9:58 - Removing the trigger and spring10:20 - Installing the part11:08 - Restoring the spring and trigger13:38 - Reassembly17:14 - Outro
Multiplayer MAD DOG and more updates for Hypseus shooters! Widge 2024-12-02 | Mad Dog McCree is now available as a two-player game for Hypseus Singe, thanks to the incredible efforts of LutherGond.If you use RetroPie, Hypseus can be installed directly from RetroPie-Setup. otherwise, it is available from DirtBagXon's GitHub repo at github.com/DirtBagXon/hypseus-singeAll the files you need for this multiplayer version of Mad Dog McCree, as well as the updates for Crime Patrol, Drug Wars, Space Pirates and The Last bounty Hunter can be obtained from the Internet Archive:Mad Dog McCree : tinyurl.com/maddog2pCrime Patrol : tinyurl.com/crimepatrol2pDrug Wars : tinyurl.com/drugwars2pSpace Pirates : tinyurl.com/spacepirates2pThe Last Bounty Hunter : tinyurl.com/lbh2pSupport for Hypseus Singe is available from DBX's Discord server at discord.gg/aCt2YPae3TDon't forget to Like and Share this video. Subscribe to keep up to date with future two-player Laserdisc shooters for Hypseus Singe as and when they become available. You'll find out about them here before anywhere else.Thanks go to @LutherGond for the work he put into this adaptation, @DirtBagXon for Hypseus and his support.If you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.Thank you for watching!
Do Not Find the Fox Widge 2024-11-27 | In a departure from my usual content, rather than talk about a computer or video game, I bring you a physical game!Do Not Find the Fox was devised by @AlexCheddarUK Find Alex's YouTube channel by following this link đ youtube.com/@AlexCheddarUKGet my 3D Printable models here đ makerworld.com/en/models/812075Do something awesome. Like, Subscribe, Comment, Share. Thanks :)Support me at ko-fi.com/widge
Nintendo 64 - 10 Para 10 - VHS promo 1999 Widge 2024-11-01 | This VHS cassette dates from 1999 to market the Nintendo 64 console and its games in Spain.The video features gameplay footage from several N64 games of the time. There is also some commentary in Spanish. Unfortunately, I don't understand Spanish so I can't say what is being said so hopefully the YouTube robots can produce some helpful subtitles."10 para 10" translates to "10 for 10", which can have multiple meanings in this context. It might refer to the number of games showcased in this video. I haven't counted them, but it seems like the right number. it can also be a way of indicating a "top marks" rating for the console, i.e. "10 out of 10".I recorded this directly from my own VHS using a RetroTink 5X. If you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.And if you'd like to support my channel, you can support me at ko-fi.com/widgeThank you for watching!
Captain Power VHS Game Simulator - Released for Hypseus! Widge 2024-10-19 | This reimagining of the 1980's VHS-based Lightgun game has finally been released Hypseus. Playable on Windows, Mac, Linux, (including Pi) using mouse, controller or modern lightgun (e.g. Sinden).The game is completely free of charge. So don't pay anyone for it!Accept my apologies for the delay, we were hoping that RetroPie-Setup would apply an update to the Hypseus installation script, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen very soon. The update would have simplified the setup process for these types of "multi-games" (a group consisting of Captain Power and ActionMax so far) on Raspberry Pi, but we decided to push ahead with the release anyway.It's not really "a" game, but rather "many" games, each video forming it's own game. Adding new games if and when new videos are created by the community will be straightforward, and I hope to see some more fan-made contributions to the Captain Power suite in the future.If you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.And if you'd like to support my channel, why not consider becoming a member? Membership support can really help to improve the channelâwhether it's buying classic games to showcase, uncovering rare VHS promo tapes from the '90s to share, or funding research, software, and artists for my game-making projects. Every bit helps keep the retro goodness coming, and I truly appreciate your support!Thank you for watching!Special thanks go to @RobotGangster-eq2bo who made perfect video conversions of the VHS tapes, making this game possible, and to @obyrnedd for his awesome "Level 4" video.Thanks also go to @DirtBagXon and @LutherGond for their invaluable support and advice during the development of the game.Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeFYI - in case it bothers you... the bezel around the game is just something I knocked out. it doesn't form part of the game. You can use any bezel you like, or none at all. It's up to you. :)Links :Download a full package including the video files from here : tinyurl.com/cpt-power(If that link has expired by the time you read this, then advice on obtaining the videos is in the github package in the first link).If you use RetroPie, Hypseus can be installed directly from RetroPie-Setup. otherwise, it is available from DirtBagXon's GitHub repo at github.com/DirtBagXon/hypseus-singeSupport for Hypseus Singe is available from DBX's Discord server at discord.gg/aCt2YPae3TDan O'Byrne showcasing his custom Level 4 video, being used with the original XT-7 toy : youtube.com/watch?v=KJYC_q8SdOoMy bezel is available at :tinyurl.com/5t4cv6vt (But please feel free to make your own and share it on the Hypseus Discord server)
Nintendo - El futuro estĂĄ en juego - SuperJuegos 1993 VHS Promo Widge 2024-10-11 | This 1990's VHS was a part of Nintendo's European marketing strategy to highlight the future of gaming at the time.The Spanish phrase "el futuro estĂĄ en juego" translates to "the future is at stake," but in this context, it can also be interpreted as "the future is a game." This duality of meaning, combining 'at stake' and 'game,' aligns perfectly with Nintendo's emphasis on the future of gaming.Released in 1993, this promotional VHS cassette was distributed in Spain alongside the magazine SuperJuegos, featuring upcoming titles for the Super Nintendo and Game Boy. Notable games included Street Fighter II Turbo, Super Mario Kart, and The Legend of Zelda for Game Boy. It also highlighted advancements like the Super FX chip used in StarWing and provided tips and tricks for various games, such as passcodes for PilotWings and which pipes in Super Mario Land lead to hidden coin-filled rooms.Leaning heavily into the "future" theme, the video contains music from Back to the Future, because subtlety is for those buzzheads at Sega.I recorded this directly from my own VHS using a RetroTink 5X. Let's hope the YouTube robots can manage the closed-caption translations!If you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeThank you for watching!
Sega Mega-CD Games Without Frontiers - VHS promo 1993 Widge 2024-09-27 | Sega Mega-CD: Games Without Frontiers" is a VHS cassette released in 1993 to promote the Sega Mega-CD in the United Kingdom ahead of the system's launch that April.The game features footage from many launch titles available for the system, including Sewer Shark, Batman Returns, Kris Kross, Night Trap and Cobra Command, mixed in with some live-action performances and beautiful stop-motion animation segments. There is also music from Joe Satriani and Kriss Kross, but not Peter Gabriel. (đ¤please don't copyright strike me! )I recorded this from my own VHS cassette using a RetroTink 5X.If you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeThank you for watching!
Space Pirates - 2-Players for Hypseus Singe - Now Available! Widge 2024-09-10 | Space Pirates is now available as a two-player game for Hypseus Singe, thanks to the incredible efforts of LutherGond.If you use RetroPie, Hypseus can be installed directly from RetroPie-Setup. otherwise, it is available from DirtBagXon's GitHub repo at github.com/DirtBagXon/hypseus-singeGame files for this multiplayer version of Space Pirates can be obtained from tinyurl.com/spacepirates2pSupport for Hypseus Singe is available from DBX's Discord server at discord.gg/aCt2YPae3TDon't forget to Like and Share this video. Subscribe to keep up to date with future two-player Laserdisc shooters for Hypseus Singe as and when they become available. You'll find out about them here before anywhere else.Thanks go to @LutherGond for the work he put into this adaptation, @DirtBagXon for Hypseus and his support.If you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.And if you'd like to support my channel, why not consider becoming a member? Membership support can really help to improve the channelâwhether it's buying classic games to showcase, uncovering rare VHS promo tapes from the '90s to share, or funding research, software, and artists for my game-making projects. Every bit helps keep the retro goodness coming, and I truly appreciate your support!Thank you for watching!
Captain Power - new Hypseus game announcement Widge 2024-08-30 | This reimagining of the 1980's VHS-based Lightgun game will be released soon for Hypseus. Playable on Windows, Mac, Linux, (including Pi) using mouse, controller or modern lightgun (e.g. Sinden).It's not really "a" game, but rather "many" games, each video forming it's own game. Adding new games if and when new videos are created by the community will be straightforward.Release is anticipated to probably be sometime within the next month.The game will be completely free of charge. So don't pay anyone for it!Support for Hypseus Singe is available from DBX's Discord server at discord.gg/aCt2YPae3TIf you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeThank you for watching!Support for Hypseus Singe is available from DBX's Discord server at discord.gg/aCt2YPae3TSpecial thanks go to @RobotGangster-eq2bo who made perfect video conversions of the VHS tapes, making this game possible, and to @obyrnedd for his awesome "Level 4" video.Thanks also go to @DirtBagXon and @LutherGond for their invaluable support and advice during the development of the game.FYI - in case it bothers you... the bezel around the game is just something I knocked out. it doesn't form part of the game. You can use any bezel you like, or none at all. It's up to you. :)
The Last Bounty Hunter - 2-Players for Hypseus Singe - Now Available! Widge 2024-08-09 | The Last Bounty Hunter is now available as a two-player game for Hypseus Singe, thanks to the incredible efforts of LutherGond.If you use RetroPie, Hypseus can be installed directly from RetroPie-Setup. otherwise, it is available from DirtBagXon's GitHub repo at github.com/DirtBagXon/hypseus-singeGame files for this multiplayer version of The Last Bounty Hunter can be obtained from tinyurl.com/lbh2pSupport for Hypseus Singe is available from DBX's Discord server at discord.gg/aCt2YPae3TDon't forget to Like and Share this video. Subscribe to keep up to date with future two-player Laserdisc shooters for Hypseus Singe as and when they become available. You'll find out about them here before anywhere else.Thanks go to @LutherGond for the work he put into this adaptation, @DirtBagXon for Hypseus and his support.If you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.And if you'd like to support my channel, why not consider becoming a member? Membership support can really help to improve the channelâwhether it's buying classic games to showcase, uncovering rare VHS promo tapes from the '90s to share, or funding research, software, and artists for my game-making projects. Every bit helps keep the retro goodness coming, and I truly appreciate your support!Thank you for watching!
Drug Wars - 2-Players for Hypseus Singe - Now Available! (Crime Patrol 2) Widge 2024-07-10 | Crime Patrol 2: Drug Wars is now available as a two-player game for Hypseus Singe, thanks to the incredible efforts of LutherGond.If you use RetroPie, Hypseus can be installed directly from RetroPie-Setup. otherwise, it is available from DirtBagXon's GitHub repo at github.com/DirtBagXon/hypseus-singeGame files for multiplayer Drug Wars can be obtained from tinyurl.com/drugwars2pSupport for Hypseus Singe is available from DBX's Discord server at discord.gg/aCt2YPae3TDon't forget to Like and Share this video. Subscribe to keep up to date with future two-player Laserdisc shooters for Hypseus Singe as and when they become available. You'll find out about them here before anywhere else.Thanks go to @LutherGond for the work he put into this adaptation, @DirtBagXon for Hypseus and his support.If you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.And if you'd like to support my channel, why not consider becoming a member? Membership support can really help to improve the channelâwhether it's buying classic games to showcase, uncovering rare VHS promo tapes from the '90s to share, or funding research, software, and artists for my game-making projects. Every bit helps keep the retro goodness coming, and I truly appreciate your support!Thank you for watching!
Minesweeper - New game for Hypseus Singe! Widge 2024-06-25 | New game for Hypseus Singe - Minesweeper. - THIS IS NOT A JOKE!I answered the call and made a game for Hypseus unlike any other on the platform. My hope is that this will inspire others to make different types of games from the standard QTE reaction games.Whilst there are some great community-made QTE games for Hypseus and Singe, the format is now so riddled with shovelware that finding and discovering the great examples has become difficult. So I wanted to show people what else could be done with Hypseus.Please get creative people. Lua isn't that hard to work with :)Minesweeper uses no external sprites, all the game graphics are assembled in the code, The only external data source is the video file which is small enough to meet github's size limitations, so it is included with the game files on DirtBagXon's github repository.Basic control instructions for the game can be found in the auto-generated .cfg file.If you use RetroPie, Hypseus can be installed directly from RetroPie-Setup. otherwise, it is available from DirtBagXon's GitHub repo at github.com/DirtBagXon/hypseus-singeThe game files for Minesweeper can be obtained from github.com/DirtBagXon/hypseus_singe_dataI believe a new folder will be created there for "non-QTE" games.You can also get it from the Internet Archive at tinyurl.com/hyp-minesweeperSupport for Hypseus Singe is available from DBX's Discord server at discord.gg/aCt2YPae3TIf you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeThank you for watching!Thanks go to @LutherGond and @DirtBagXon for their endless support and feedback.=== UPDATE === 27th June 2024 ===Main game.singe file has been updated to enable these extra features, the first 3 are to bring this version in-line with classic Windows Minesweeper - Smiley wears shades when you win. - Smiley dies when you lose. - if remaining tiles == mines then it's an instant win. you don't have to flag every spot. - Added a touchscreen mode option. Setting the dip in the cfg reveals a "Flag" button to press in game. The button switches your click between Clear and Flag, to assist touchscreen users who might not be able to right-click (i.e. me).
Crime Patrol - 2-Players for Hypseus Singe - Now Available! Widge 2024-06-07 | Crime Patrol is now available as a two-player game for Hypseus Singe, thanks to the incredible efforts of LutherGond.If you use RetroPie, Hypseus can be installed directly from RetroPie-Setup. otherwise, it is available from DirtBagXon's GitHub repo at github.com/DirtBagXon/hypseus-singeGame files for multiplayer Crime Patrol can be obtained from tinyurl.com/crimepatrol2pSupport for Hypseus Singe is available from DBX's Discord server at discord.gg/aCt2YPae3TDon't forget to Like and Share this video. Subscribe to keep up to date with future two-player Laserdisc shooters for Hypseus Singe as and when they become available. You'll find out about them here before anywhere else.Thanks go to @LutherGond for the work he put into this adaptation, @DirtBagXon for Hypseus and his support and Wiggy of @oleschoolgamers for testing and feedback.If you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.And if you'd like to support my channel, why not consider becoming a member? Membership support can really help to improve the channelâwhether it's buying classic games to showcase, uncovering rare VHS promo tapes from the '90s to share, or funding research, software, and artists for my game-making projects. Every bit helps keep the retro goodness coming, and I truly appreciate your support!Thank you for watching!
Dragons Lair - Interactive Laserdisc Game - Xbox 360 full playthrough Widge 2024-05-31 | If you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeThank you for watching!
Magical Truck Adventure - Raspberry Pi 5 - Sega Model 3 Widge 2024-05-18 | The native resolution of most, if not all, Model 3 games is 496x384. I've made sure that Supermodel3 is running at that resolution as higher resolutions can majorly impact the performance, and maintained the original Model 3 aspect ratio of 31:24.My Raspberry Pi 5 is overclocked to 2750/950 which I've found to be quite stable as long as there's a fan to provide cooling, but I have also tried the game without the overclock and it still seems to run well. The Pi is running the Bookworm 64-bit Lite OS, with RetroPie installed on top. If it's important, I'm using a 8BitDo SN30 Pro to play this game.Installing Supermodel-----------------------------------If you want to install DirtBagXon's fork of Supermodel, go to his GitHub at github.com/DirtBagXon/model3emu-code-sinden/tree/arm and copy the "wget" command to download the setup package onto your Pi, then you can install it in the same way as any other emulator from the Experimental section of RetroPie-Setup. Look for "supermodel3".At the time of publishing, DBX's arm-optimised fork of Supermodel is being reviewed for inclusion as an official RetroPie emulator. You can follow that conversation at github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/pull/3918----------------------------------------Please consider hitting the like button if you enjoy this video, leave a comment if it helped you or if you have anything else to say, and consider subscribing if you want to keep up with me in the future. I mostly do gameplay videos on original hardware, occasionally a how-to guide or sometimes a look at something new, like developments on the Raspberry Pi5 and Sinden Lightgun.Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeThank you for watching!
Supermodel Feature Updates and SCUD Race Performance Test on Raspberry Pi 5 Widge 2024-05-10 | Making use of Supermodel3's FPS monitoring facility to see how well the Pi 5 is running the Model 3 games. This time it's Sega Rally 2!The native resolution of most, if not all, Model 3 games is 496x384. I've made sure that Supermodel3 is running at that resolution as higher resolutions can majorly impact the performance, and maintained the original Model 3 aspect ratio of 31:24.My Raspberry Pi 5 is overclocked to 2750/950 which I've found to be quite stable as long as there's a fan to provide cooling, but I have also tried the game without the overclock and it still seems to run well. The Pi is running the Bookworm 64-bit Lite OS, with RetroPie installed on top. If it's important, I'm using a 8BitDo SN30 Pro to play this game.Installing Supermodel-----------------------------------If you want to install DirtBagXon's fork of Supermodel, go to his GitHub at github.com/DirtBagXon/model3emu-code-sinden/tree/arm and copy the "wget" command to download the setup package onto your Pi, then you can install it in the same way as any other emulator from the Experimental section of RetroPie-Setup. Look for "supermodel3".At the time of publishing, DBX's arm-optimised fork of Supermodel is being reviewed for inclusion as an official RetroPie emulator. You can follow that conversation at github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/pull/3918----------------------------------------Please consider hitting the like button if you enjoy this video, leave a comment if it helped you or if you have anything else to say, and consider subscribing if you want to keep up with me in the future. I mostly do gameplay videos on original hardware, occasionally a how-to guide or sometimes a look at something new, like developments on the Raspberry Pi5 and Sinden Lightgun.Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeThank you for watching!
Death Live - full playthrough with Sinden Lightgun Widge 2024-05-03 | Death Live can be downloaded for free from : sachay.itch.io/death-liveCheck out the Sinden Lightgun Wiki for crosshair removal and an ahk script for mapping game controls to the gun. sindenwiki.org/wiki/Death_LiveIf you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeThank you for watching!
Sega Rally 2 - Model 3 - RPi 5 - Perfect Performance!! Widge 2024-04-26 | Making use of Supermodel3's FPS monitoring facility to see how well the Pi 5 is running the Model 3 games. This time it's Sega Rally 2!The native resolution of most, if not all, Model 3 games is 496x384. I've made sure that Supermodel3 is running at that resolution as higher resolutions can majorly impact the performance, and maintained the original Model 3 aspect ratio of 31:24.My Raspberry Pi 5 is overclocked to 2750/950 which I've found to be quite stable as long as there's a fan to provide cooling. The Pi is running the Bookworm 64-bit Lite OS, with RetroPie installed on top. If it's important, I'm using a 8BitDo SN30 Pro to play this game.Make sure your ROM is a non-merged parent ROM, not a clone, of the game. I explain in the video how to identify if your ROM is merged, if Supermodel is running a clone and how to remove clones from a merged ROM.Installing Supermodel-----------------------------------If you want to install DirtBagXon's fork of Supermodel, go to his GitHub at github.com/DirtBagXon/model3emu-code-sinden/tree/arm and copy the "wget" command to download the setup package onto your Pi, then you can install it in the same way as any other emulator from the Experimental section of RetroPie-Setup. Look for "supermodel3".Using the FPS Monitor------------------------------------- If you want to enable the FPS monitor then you need to add a parameter to the emulator's command line. - Open up the file "/opt/retropie/configs/arcade/emulators.cfg" in a text editor, find the line that begins "supermodel3" and add "-show-fps" to the command line before %ROM%.- Mine looks something like this: supermodel3 = "XINIT:/opt/retropie/emulators/supermodel3/supermodel3 -borders=1 -show-fps %ROM%"- Or you could conceivably duplicate the line and give it a slightly different name so you have one that monitors the framerate and one that doesn't.- To monitor the framerate you need to access the Pi's command line remotely via SSH using something like PuTTY.- Launch the game as normal, then from the terminal type: "tail -f /dev/shm/runcommand.log"- This will then start printing the contents of the log to the terminal window and each time a new line is added to the file, that new line is displayed in the terminal. It updates approximately every second.- When you want to stop monitoring hit "ctrl+c".----------------------------------------Please consider hitting the like button if you enjoy this video, leave a comment if it helped you or if you have anything else to say, and consider subscribing if you want to keep up with me in the future. I mostly do gameplay videos on original hardware, occasionally a how-to guide or sometimes a look at something new, like developments on the Raspberry Pi5 and Sinden Lightgun.Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeThank you for watching!
Framerate Test - RPi5 Supermodel3 Star Wars Trilogy Arcade Widge 2024-04-19 | Making use of Supermodel3's FPS monitoring facility to see how well the Pi 5 is running the Model 3 games. This time it's Star Wars Trilogy (1998).The native resolution of Star Wars trilogy is 496x384. I've made sure that Supermodel3 is running at that resolution as higher resolutions can majorly impact the performance, and maintained the original Model 3 aspect ratio of 31:24.My Raspberry Pi 5 is overclocked to 2750/950 which I've found to be quite stable as long as there's a fan to provide cooling. I'm also playing this game with a Sinden Lightgun. The Pi is running the Bookworm 64-bit Lite OS, with RetroPie installed on top. Installing Supermodel-----------------------------------If you want to install DirtBagXon's fork of Supermodel, go to his GitHub at github.com/DirtBagXon/model3emu-code-sinden/tree/arm and copy the "wget" command to download the setup package onto your Pi, then you can install it in the same way as any other emulator from the Experimental section of RetroPie-Setup. Look for "supermodel3".Using the FPS Monitor------------------------------------- If you want to enable the FPS monitor then you need to add a parameter to the emulator's command line. - Open up the file "/opt/retropie/configs/arcade/emulators.cfg" in a text editor, find the line that begins "supermodel3" and add "-show-fps" to the command line before %ROM%.- Mine looks something like this: supermodel3 = "XINIT:/opt/retropie/emulators/supermodel3/supermodel3 -borders=1 -show-fps %ROM%"- Or you could conceivably duplicate the line and give it a slightly different name so you have one that monitors the framerate and one that doesn't.- To monitor the framerate you need to access the Pi's command line remotely via SSH using something like PuTTY.- Launch the game as normal, then from the terminal type: "tail -f /dev/shm/runcommand.log"- This will then start printing the contents of the log to the terminal window and each time a new line is added to the file, that new line is displayed in the terminal. It updates approximately every second.- When you want to stop monitoring hit "ctrl+c".----------------------------------------Please consider hitting the like button if you enjoy this video, leave a comment if you have anything to say and consider subscribing if you want to keep up with me in the future. I mostly do gameplay videos on original hardware, occasionally a how-to guide or sometimes a look at something new, like developments on the Raspberry Pi5 and Sinden Lightgun.Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeThank you for watching!
Point Rescue Arcade - w/ Sinden Lightgun - Full Playthrough Widge 2024-04-12 | Point Rescue Arcade is a great rail shooter made in the style of Virtua Cop.It can be played on the itch.io website right in your browser, or there are downloadable Windows and Linux versions available too.Although it describes itself as a "Web Demo", there's enough here to keep you entertained until the full game makes its appearance.As described on the website : "Point Rescue Arcade hearkens back to light gun shooters of the 90's. Bright, chunky graphics and fast mindless action. Uncover the dodgy dealings of City 2 through various missions in a variety of bright and colourful environments."I encourage you to try this game out, and if you like it, consider making a donation to the dev for their efforts.magellanicgames.itch.io/pointrescue-arcadestore.steampowered.com/app/2086800/Point_Rescue_ArcadeIf you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeThank you for watching!
Metro Cop - w/ Sinden Lightgun Widge 2024-04-05 | Metro Cop is a great little game that you can play for free over at helpcomputer.itch.io/metro-copIt was made by helpcomputer0 for itch.io's 2018 Demake Game Jam where it actually took 1st place for it's reimagining of the first Virtua Cop game as a 2D pixel-based mouse cicker. You can find out more about the event at itch.io/jam/demake-jamFor all its flaws, it's really not a bad game, made for use with a mouse but perfectly playable with a lightgun, such as the Sinden which I use. Check it out for yourself.If you love mouse clicking games then here's one you can try right here on this page. See how quickly you can hit the "Like" button once and change the the "Subscribe" button to "Subscribed". You only get one try, post your time in the comments ;)And if you'd like to support my channel, why not consider becoming a member? Membership support can really help to improve the channelâwhether it's buying classic games to showcase, uncovering rare VHS promo tapes from the '90s to share, or funding research, software, and artists for my game-making projects. Every bit helps keep the retro goodness coming, and I truly appreciate your support!Thank you for watching!
Pixel Crisis - w/ Sinden Lightgun - full playthrough Widge 2024-03-28 | Inspired by the very first Time Crisis game, Pixel Crisis is a fun on-rails shooter made by The Prince of Mars.Playable on Windows 32/64 bit, or in a web browser on any system that supports it.Play "Pixel Crisis" at theprinceofmars.itch.io/pixel-crisisSee more of Prince of Mars' work at theprinceofmars.itch.ioIf you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.And if you'd like to support my channel, why not consider becoming a member? Membership support can really help to improve the channelâwhether it's buying classic games to showcase, uncovering rare VHS promo tapes from the '90s to share, or funding research, software, and artists for my game-making projects. Every bit helps keep the retro goodness coming, and I truly appreciate your support!Thank you for watching!
Rescue Mission - Sega Master System (emulated) with Sinden Lightgun Widge 2024-03-15 | Rescue Mission for Sega Master System.I'm playing this on a Raspberry Pi 5 using the Sinden Lightgun.I've done my best to remove the screen flash from the video and I think I did a decent job, but you may see a little bit of flicker on some grey areas of the track as a result.Rescue Mission is a fun lightgun shooter for the Sega Master System where you play the role of aerial support protecting your army medics as they rescue wounded soldiers in enemy territory. The medics carry no weapons so its up to you to kill any enemies that threaten them on their mission. be careful not to shoot your wounded allies yourself as you can kill them.You have three medics to defend, serving as "lives". If one dies then its the turn of the next to carry out the rescue mission until either the mission is complete or all of your medics die.Each medic has a distinct character trait. The first is Mike who is slow but steady. The second is Steve who is lazy so frequently stops for a rest, and the third is John who is the fastest of the three.There are five stages in all. I completed the game in Easy mode and took it down to my final man. I believe the ending can vary depending on how many medics survived and how well you did.If you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeThank you for watching!
Missile Defense 3-D - Sega Master System gameplay (emulated) with Sinden Lightgun Widge 2024-03-08 | Missile Defense 3-D for the Sega Master System.Here I'm emulating this game on a Raspberry Pi 5 because I don't have the 3D glasses that are needed to play the game on real hardware, and it makes it easier to record the footage for you.One of my favourite lightgun games, this is an easy game to just pick up and play (excepting want for the 3D glasses!). The game was made during the cold-war era so features a strong anti-nuclear weapons message. You are defending both sides of a nuclear conflict by shooting down missiles that the enemies lob at each other, before they take out the civilian populations.I'm not sponsored, YouTube doesn't pay me anything, everything you see comes from me. If you like what I do then you can support me by subscribing and sharing my videos. If you really want to go further then there's a PayPal link on my Channel page @widge, but that's up to you. I expect nothing, I just love playing games and making stuff.If you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeThank you for watching!I hope to see you again soon.
Marbella Vice for Hypseus Singe: Coming Soon. Widge 2024-03-01 | I'm working on the Hypseus Singe port of Marbella Vice. Still a long way to go, but some progress made so far.Trying to keep it visually similar to the original version as seen in the WinUAE emulator, but hopefully a more enjoyable experience.Not shown in the video are the lives-lost skull icons that appear above the score as lives are lost, but I have used the same image in the settings menu for the cursor.The settings menu includes optional crosshairs, and a bullet-count option, but it may see some changes, like a different cursor and a free-play option.You should be able to see my own animations. Gun flash sprites for hits, dust clouds for misses, bullets flying out of the ammo area, and the colour-changing "Exit" text on the settings screen.The font used is based on MoonKnight, an Amiga font, as it closely resembles the one used on the Amiga version. I've made some modifications to it to make it a good fit here.The bezel you see me use here is not my own design, I found it online but I don't like it mainly because the images are distorted from having been squashed. If you can make a really nice looking bezel, I'd love to see it.I'm not sponsored, YouTube doesn't pay me anything, everything you see comes from me. If you like what I do then you can support me by subscribing and sharing my videos. If you really want to go further then there's a PayPal link on my Channel page @widge, but that's up to you. I expect nothing.I hope you enjoyed this little preview. I hope to see you again soon.If you enjoyed this, please like, leave a comment and share this video with your friends.If you like this kind of content and would like to see more from me in the future, please consider subscribing.Support me at ko-fi.com/widgeThank you for watching!
