Fixing this Game Gear Consolizer was Easy, but... Dubesinhower 2026-09-20 | Fixing this Game Gear Consolizer was Easy, but...
GameCube RetroGEM Troubleshooting and More! - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2025-02-24 | Last week, we finished up installing a GameCube RetroGEM into my Japanese GameCube. We were able to test the HDMI output and confirm it was working, but let's check out the output!Also, we may have time to talk about other projects I have going on!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerGAMECUBE RETROGEMS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR SALEBuy a RetroGEM (affiliate link, I earn a small commission with no additional cost to you): pixelfx.co/product-page/retro-gem-universal-hdmi-upscaler-kit?ref=w30jou6y
Phone stream because computer bork Dubesinhower 2025-02-24 | FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON KO-FI - ko-fi.com/dubesinhowerNews:Amazon Affiliate Links to Recommended Tools:Hakko FX888D - amzn.to/3kuBaavKSGER Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3b0fzU2Kester Solder - amzn.to/3iXMOddHakko FR-301 Desoldering Gun - amzn.to/2L1ah0pFlux Pen - amzn.to/3pybv2bLiquid Flux - amzn.to/3O54VNABottles For Liquid Flux - amzn.to/3v2cN7WFlux Paste - amzn.to/3orLpfTSolder Wick - amzn.to/2YpD4PdSolder Sucker - amzn.to/3sBDA9UTweezers - amzn.to/3t6kABvRibbon Cable - amzn.to/2YuM9XfWire Cutters - amzn.to/2M9QjBoWire Strippers - amzn.to/3cAzomniFixit Kit - amzn.to/36mfZ4EIsopropyl Alcohol - amzn.to/3syHccSCamera Gear:Sony A6600 - amzn.to/3iYyIIsSony 16-55mm F2.8 lens - amzn.to/2KZa3H5Overhead Camera Rig - amzn.to/3R6OxwlChapters:
GameCube RetroGEM Part 2 and Important Announcement - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2025-02-17 | Dan from PixelFX has sent me an early GameCube RetroGEM!GameCube RetroGEM is a "no-cut" digital video mod for the Nintendo GameCube. It features an optional full size HDMI port and it doesn't use GCVideo!Let's finish installing this RetroGEM into my Japanese GameCube!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerGAMECUBE RETROGEMS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR SALEBuy a RetroGEM (affiliate link, I earn a small commission with no additional cost to you): pixelfx.co/product-page/retro-gem-universal-hdmi-upscaler-kit?ref=w30jou6y
Pre-release GameCube RetroGEM Install - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2025-02-09 | Dan from PixelFX has sent me an early GameCube RetroGEM!GameCube RetroGEM is a "no-cut" digital video mod for the Nintendo GameCube. It features an optional full size HDMI port and it doesn't use GCVideo!Let's install this RetroGEM into my Japanese GameCube!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerGAMECUBE RETROGEMS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR SALEBuy a RetroGEM (affiliate link, I earn a small commission with no additional cost to you): pixelfx.co/product-page/retro-gem-universal-hdmi-upscaler-kit?ref=w30jou6y
No-Cut Digital Output for the NES - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2025-02-03 | LumaCode is a digital video standard for retro computers and video game consoles created by c0pperdragon.. c0pperdragon has created a "no-cut" LumaCode mod for the NES that should now be compatible with NTSC versions!Let's install the LumaCode mod into an NTSC NES, and use the OSSC to get HDMI output from an NES!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerLumaCode Project for NES - github.com/c0pperdragon/LumaCode/wiki/PPUdigitizer-(for-NES)OSSC LumaCode - junkerhq.net//xrgb/index.php?title=OSSC#Lumacode
Lets Talk about the Open Source N64 Expansion Pak - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2025-01-27 | Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this video! pcbway.comPCBWay offers plenty of services for retro modders, including custom PCB manufacturing and assembly, 3D printing, injection molding, and CNC machining!I found a really interesting open source N64 Expansion Pak project, so I had PCBWay produce a few.Unfortunately, there's a problem with the project, and it ended up killing two of my N64's...Let's talk about the project and what's next.FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerLink to Github Project (DO NOT BUILD/ PRODUCE THIS): github.com/MasonStooksbury/Open-Source-N64-Expansion-Pak
Wireless GameCube Controller Battle Dubesinhower 2025-01-05 | Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this video! pcbway.comPCBWay offers plenty of services for retro modders, including custom PCB manufacturing and assembly, 3D printing, injection molding, and CNC machining!I've been waiting for SO long for a wireless GameCube controller that looks like the OEM controller. 8BitDo has released a drop-in replacement PCB that turns OEM controllers INTO wireless controllers!Retro Fighters also has a new GameCube controller, the BattlerGC Pro. Let's find out how both of these controllers compare to the OEM controller experience, and determine which one is right for you!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerLinks to the controllers/ kits (some links may be affiliate links, I earn a small commission with no extra cost on your end)!8BitDo Mod Kit for GameCube (not affiliate link): shop.8bitdo.com/products/mod-kit-for-original-ngc8BitDo Retro Receiver for GameCube (Amazon affiliate link): amzn.to/404EkqxRetro Fighters BattlerGC Pro (Amazon affiliate link): amzn.to/422XDTW(Stone Age Gamer affiliate link): stoneagegamer.com/battlergc-pro-dual-wireless-controller-for-gamecube-wii-wiiu-switch-and-pc.html?afmc=7hAmazon Affiliate Links to Recommended Tools:Hakko FX888D - amzn.to/3kuBaavKSGER Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3b0fzU2Kester Solder - amzn.to/3iXMOddHakko FR-301 Desoldering Gun - amzn.to/2L1ah0pFlux Pen - amzn.to/3pybv2bLiquid Flux - amzn.to/3O54VNABottles For Liquid Flux - amzn.to/3v2cN7WFlux Paste - amzn.to/3orLpfTSolder Wick - amzn.to/2YpD4PdSolder Sucker - amzn.to/3sBDA9UTweezers - amzn.to/3t6kABvRibbon Cable - amzn.to/2YuM9XfWire Cutters - amzn.to/2M9QjBoWire Strippers - amzn.to/3cAzomniFixit Kit - amzn.to/36mfZ4EIsopropyl Alcohol - amzn.to/3syHccSCamera Gear:Sony A6600 - amzn.to/3iYyIIsSony 16-55mm F2.8 lens - amzn.to/2KZa3H5Overhead Camera Rig - amzn.to/3R6OxwlChapters:00:00 - Intro00:45 - 8BitDo Modkit Specs01:10 - 8BitDo Modkit 03:06 - BattlerGC Pro Specs and Unboxing04:17 - BattlerGC Pro Impressions and Features06:23 - Comparisons With OEM Controller09:49 - Super Mario Sunshine Test17:10 - Metroid Prime Test20:17 - Latency Testing and Measurements22:53 - Final Thoughts
Take Your Custom NES or Famicom to the Next Level Dubesinhower 2024-12-05 | If you're looking to create the ultimate NES or Famicom build, you should take a look at these braided replacement controller cables from JT Studios!FOLLOW ME ON X - https://x.com/dubesinhowerFOLLOW ME ON BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/dubesinhower.bsky.socialJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhower(Non-affiliate links)NES Controller Cable: jt-studios.com/product/nes-controller-braided-cableFamicom Cable: jt-studios.com/product/famicom-controller-braided-cableAmazon Affiliate Links to Recommended Tools:Hakko FX888D - amzn.to/3kuBaavKSGER Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3b0fzU2Kester Solder - amzn.to/3iXMOddHakko FR-301 Desoldering Gun - amzn.to/2L1ah0pFlux Pen - amzn.to/3pybv2bLiquid Flux - amzn.to/3O54VNABottles For Liquid Flux - amzn.to/3v2cN7WFlux Paste - amzn.to/3orLpfTSolder Wick - amzn.to/2YpD4PdSolder Sucker - amzn.to/3sBDA9UTweezers - amzn.to/3t6kABvRibbon Cable - amzn.to/2YuM9XfWire Cutters - amzn.to/2M9QjBoWire Strippers - amzn.to/3cAzomniFixit Kit - amzn.to/36mfZ4EIsopropyl Alcohol - amzn.to/3syHccSCamera Gear:Sony A6600 - amzn.to/3iYyIIsSony 16-55mm F2.8 lens - amzn.to/2KZa3H5Overhead Camera Rig - amzn.to/3R6OxwlChapters:00:00 - Intro00:21 - NES Cable Unboxing 01:29 - Famicom Cable Unboxing 03:11 - NES Cable Install06:11 - Famicom Cable Install12:09 - Closing Thoughts
I Waited 2 Years For These N64 Shells - Trogg Tech New Funtastic Series Shells Dubesinhower 2024-11-15 | Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this video! pcbway.comPCBWay offers plenty of services for retro modders, including custom PCB manufacturing and assembly, 3D printing, injection molding, and CNC machining!I joined this Kickstarter for new Nintendo64 shells over two years ago! These are the New Funtastic Series shells by Trogg Tech.They were finally delivered recently, so let's see what the quality is like!New Funtastic Series N64 Shells (Affiliate Link): stoneagegamer.com/n64-console-shell-new-funtastic-series-trogg-tech.html?afmc=7hView the original Kickstarter (no longer taking new orders): kickstarter.com/projects/trogg-tech/n64-the-new-funtastic-seriesFOLLOW ME ON X - https://x.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerAmazon Affiliate Links to Recommended Tools:Hakko FX888D - amzn.to/3kuBaavKSGER Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3b0fzU2Kester Solder - amzn.to/3iXMOddHakko FR-301 Desoldering Gun - amzn.to/2L1ah0pFlux Pen - amzn.to/3pybv2bLiquid Flux - amzn.to/3O54VNABottles For Liquid Flux - amzn.to/3v2cN7WFlux Paste - amzn.to/3orLpfTSolder Wick - amzn.to/2YpD4PdSolder Sucker - amzn.to/3sBDA9UTweezers - amzn.to/3t6kABvRibbon Cable - amzn.to/2YuM9XfWire Cutters - amzn.to/2M9QjBoWire Strippers - amzn.to/3cAzomniFixit Kit - amzn.to/36mfZ4EIsopropyl Alcohol - amzn.to/3syHccSCamera Gear:Sony A6600 - amzn.to/3iYyIIsSony 16-55mm F2.8 lens - amzn.to/2KZa3H5Overhead Camera Rig - amzn.to/3R6OxwlChapters:00:00 - Kickstarter Overview01:43 - Unboxing02:54 - Sponsor03:24 - Included Parts05:09 - Donor N6405:31 - Disassemble N6407:02 - New Shell vs OEM Shell09:52 - Assemble New Shell12-18 - Reassemble N6417:07 - Finished Montage17:36 - Outro
ETH2GC and N64 FRAM Memory Pak - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-11-14 | Bonzo's Retro Shop has hooked me up with a couple of mods kits to check out!First up is an inexpensive DIY N64 FRAM Memory Pak created by Element18592. This is just a simple replacement memory pak for saving games on the N64.Second is the ETH2GC, an alternative to the GameCube Broadband Adapter, used for playing GameCube games online.Let's check out those two cool projects!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerAffiliate Link! (I earn a small comission when you use these links at no cost to you)N64 FRAM Controller Pak - https://collabs.shop/50vpj0GitHub ProjectsETH2GC Card Slot Adapter - github.com/silverstee1/ETH2GC-Card-Slot-Adapter/tree/mainWbHDX's ETH2GC Project - github.com/webhdx/ETH2GCN64 FRAM Controller Pak - github.com/Element18592/N64-FRAM-Memory-PakN64 FRAM Controller Pak 3D Print - thingiverse.com/thing:6784987
SummerCart64 Game and Chill - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-11-11 | Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this series! pcbway.comPCBWay offers plenty of services for retro enthusiasts, including custom PCB manufacturing and assembly, 3D printing, injection molding, and CNC machining!I've known about the SummerCart64 for a while now, and I'm finally getting around to building one!The SummerCart64 is an N64 flash cart similar to the EverDrive. But one of the big benefits of the SummerCart64 is that it supports N64 Disk Drive (DD) games!Last time we tried to finish assembling and flashing one of the SummerCart64's I received from PCBWay, and it didn't go so well. SInce then, I've got the cart working, so let's test it out and do some gaming!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerSummerCart64 Website: https://summercart64.dev/
Building and Testing the SummerCart64 - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-11-04 | Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this series! pcbway.comPCBWay offers plenty of services for retro enthusiasts, including custom PCB manufacturing and assembly, 3D printing, injection molding, and CNC machining!I've known about the SummerCart64 for a while now, and I'm finally getting around to building one!The SummerCart64 is an N64 flash cart similar to the EverDrive. But one of the big benefits of the SummerCart64 is that it supports N64 Disk Drive (DD) games!PCBWay has partially assembled some SummerCart64's for me, let's finish populating them. flash the firmware, and test them out!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerSummerCart64 Website: https://summercart64.dev/
Swapping Hard Drives in My Original Xboxes - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-10-31 | I'm gearing up to make YouTube videos again, and I need to do some work on one of my Original Xboxes!I have two Xboxes with Project Stellar/ Stellar HD+ mods installed, but I want to switch out the SSD from one of them, and put it in the other!If we have time, maybe we can get Insignia working!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhower
Finishing the Best GameGear with SYF and BennVenn Parts! - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-10-24 | We should be able to finish this GameGear, and test HDMI output!SYF produces replacement motherboards for all types of GameGear revisions. They require transplanting an original GameGear ASIC, so we'll have to desolder and resolder one from a spare GameGear.BennVenn produces high quality IPS replacement screens, and the newest version has HDMI output capabilities.That's one of the main reasons for this build: to check out how well the HDMI output can act like a GameGear "consolizer"!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerSYF GameGear Parts Including BennVenn Screens (not an affiliate): https://syf.nl/collections/all
Building the Best GameGear with SYF and BennVenn Parts! - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-10-17 | Last time I tried to work on this SYF build, I kinda destroyed the board.... but I've got another one now, so let's try again!SYF produces replacement motherboards for all types of GameGear revisions. They require transplanting an original GameGear ASIC, so we'll have to desolder and resolder one from a spare GameGear.BennVenn produces high quality IPS replacement screens, and the newest version has HDMI output capabilities.That's one of the main reasons for this build: to check out how well the HDMI output can act like a GameGear "consolizer"!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerSYF GameGear Parts Including BennVenn Screens (not an affiliate): https://syf.nl/collections/all
Lag Testing the 8BitDo GameCube Controller Kit - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-10-10 | On a previous stream, we assembled the 8BitDo GameCube wireless controller kit, a "drop-in" replacement board for OEM GameCube controllers that turns them into Bluetooth wireless controllers.An important factor when reviewing a wireless controller is to test it's latency: the time it takes for a button press to make action happen on the screen. On this stream, let's use the MiSTer lag tester to test the latency of the 8BitDo kit via the 8BitDo Bluetooth adapter, and a BlueRetro Bluetooth adapter. We'll also discuss the results to see if this is a good kit to buy!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhower8BitDo NGC Controller Kit (non-affiliate link) - shop.8bitdo.com/products/mod-kit-for-original-ngc8BitDo GameCube Retro Receiver (affiliate link) - amzn.to/47Q9CEZMayflash USB GameCube Adapter (affiliate link) - amzn.to/3XWlUY1
Finishing the Stellar Xbox HD+ Install? - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-10-07 | Let's finish the Project Stellar with Stellar Xbox HD+ install!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhower
FINALLY! Wireless GameCube Controller Kit From 8BitDo - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-10-03 | I have been waiting for a wireless GameCube controller that looks like an OEM GameCube controller for YEARS now (Yes, I know the Wavebird exists). 8BitDo has answered my prayers and released a drop-in controller board that converts an OEM GameCube controller into a wireless Bluetooth controller!They've also released a Bluetooth controller adapter for the GameCube, so that you can use this new kit with an original GameCube!Let's install the kit, and do some lag testing using the Mister lag tester!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhower8BitDo NGC Controller Kit (non-affiliate link) - shop.8bitdo.com/products/mod-kit-for-original-ngc8BitDo GameCube Retro Receiver (affiliate link) - amzn.to/47Q9CEZ
Easily Convert USB Mice and Keyboards to PS/2 and Serial - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-09-26 | Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this series! pcbway.comPCBWay offers plenty of services for retro enthusiasts, including custom PCB manufacturing and assembly, 3D printing, injection molding, and CNC machining!Recently I was looking for an inexpensive way to use USB mice and keyboards with my retro computers.I really needed a way to use a USB mouse and keyboard with a computer that had PS/2 (or XT keyboard style) mouse and keyboard ports.I ended up finding @TheRasteri 's project known as HIDman. It supports USB mice and keyboards as input. Iit can support combo mouse and keyboard wireless dongles, and even USB game controllers! It can also convert these inputs to PS/2 or XT style keyboard inputs, or PS/2 or serial mouse inputs!I've gathered all of the parts to build one, so let's put one together!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerHIDman project page - github.com/rasteri/HIDman
Installing Project Stellar in a 1.6 Xbox - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-09-23 | Last stream we verified that my 1.6 Xbox with Project Stellar and Xbox HD+ V1 was having trouble working with my PixelFX Morph and my RetroTink 4K via HDMI input, even though the system works when captured directly.This stream, let's install a fresh Project Stellar with Stellar Xbox HD+ into a stock 1.6 console!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhower
Diagnosing My Project Stellar Xbox - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-09-19 | I've been having some issues with connecting my Project Stellar Xbox to my RetroTink 4K and Morph upscalers.I want to spend some time seeing if I can figure it out, and if not, I have another 1.6 Xbox and Project Stellar kit we can install!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhower
Upgrades to Sanni v5 Cart Reader - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-09-16 | There have been some improvements to the Sanni Open Source Cart Reader since I built mine. Specifically, the voltage selection switch has been removed and replaced by an automatic voltage detection circuit.Let's talk about the rest of the upgrades and do them to my Sanni V5 cart reader!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerBuy a Sanni Cart Reader kit here (affiliate link): https://collabs.shop/0gtfze
SYF and BennVenn GameGear Build - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-09-12 | I've been meaning to put together a top-of-the-line GameGear build using parts from SYF and BennVenn. SYF produces replacement motherboards for all types of GameGear revisions. They require transplanting an original GameGear ASIC, so we'll have to desolder and resolder one from a spare GameGear.BennVenn produces high quality IPS replacement screens, and the newest version has HDMI output capabilities.That's one of the main reasons for this build: to check out how well the HDMI output can act like a GameGear "consolizer"!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerSYF GameGear Parts Including BennVenn Screens (not an affiliate): https://syf.nl/collections/all
Consoles4You Universal Upcycle GBAHD Part 3 - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-09-09 | It's been a while since I've looked into the gbaHD project. Consoles4You reached out and asked if I wanted to take a look at their new "Universal Upcycle" gbaHD DIY kit, and I said "of course!"The "Universal Upcycle" gbaHD is an AIO (all-in-one) style GameBoy Advance consolizer, which means it does not use an original GBA motherboard. Instead, it uses the CPU and memory from either a GBA or GBA SP with an FPGA shield board.Let's finish assembling Consoles4You's Universal Upcycle GBAHD!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerDetails about the Consoles4You Universal Upcycle GBAHD (non-affiliate link) - https://consoles4you.ch/gbahd-universal-upcycle-shield-diy-kit
Consoles4You Universal Upcycle GBAHD Part 2 - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-09-02 | It's been a while since I've looked into the gbaHD project. Consoles4You reached out and asked if I wanted to take a look at their new "Universal Upcycle" gbaHD DIY kit, and I said "of course!"The "Universal Upcycle" gbaHD is an AIO (all-in-one) style GameBoy Advance consolizer, which means it does not use an original GBA motherboard. Instead, it uses the CPU and memory from either a GBA or GBA SP with an FPGA shield board.Let's discuss the project and start assembling Consoles4You's Universal Upcycle GBAHD!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerDetails about the Consoles4You Universal Upcycle GBAHD (non-affiliate link) - https://consoles4you.ch/gbahd-universal-upcycle-shield-diy-kit
Consoles4You Universal Upcycle GBAHD - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-08-29 | It's been a while since I've looked into the gbaHD project. Consoles4You reached out and asked if I wanted to take a look at their new "Universal Upcycle" gbaHD DIY kit, and I said "of course!"The "Universal Upcycle" gbaHD is an AIO (all-in-one) style GameBoy Advance consolizer, which means it does not use an original GBA motherboard. Instead, it uses the CPU and memory from either a GBA or GBA SP with an FPGA shield board.Let's discuss the project and start assembling Consoles4You's Universal Upcycle GBAHD!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerDetails about the Consoles4You Universal Upcycle GBAHD (non-affiliate link) - https://consoles4you.ch/gbahd-universal-upcycle-shield-diy-kit
RetroRGBs The Panel - Retro World 2024 Dubesinhower 2024-08-25 | RetroRGB's "The Panel" from Retro World 2024Panelists from left to right:Jamie AKA KitrinxBob from RetroRGBClint AKA LGR/ Lazy Game ReviewsAudi Sorlie AKA PC98_AudiMark AKA Try4ce from My Life in GamingFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON KO-FI - ko-fi.com/dubesinhower
Retro Gaming Video Production with Audi Sorlie and Marc Try4ce Duddleson - Retro World 2024 Dubesinhower 2024-08-25 | "Retro Gaming Video Production with Audi Sorlie and Marc "Try4ce" Duddleson" panel from Retro World 2024FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON KO-FI - ko-fi.com/dubesinhower
The CRT Masterclass: How to Maintain a CRT Display - Retro World 2024 Dubesinhower 2024-08-25 | Retro Tech USA's Retro World 2024 Panel - "The CRT Masterclass: How to Maintain a CRT Display"FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON KO-FI - ko-fi.com/dubesinhower
NESHUB, BlueRetro and Expansion Audio for the NES! - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-08-22 | RetroTime is back with another BlueRetro adapter, this time for the NES! The NESHUB is an external BlueRetro adapter that utilizes the NES's expansion port to provide BlueTooth controller connectivity and expansion audio to an unmodified NES!I was fortunate enough to receive a pre-production NESHUB, so let's test it out and explore it's features!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhower
SD2SP2 Pro 2.0, The BIGGEST PicoBoot Upgrade? - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-08-19 | One of the biggest issues with the PicoBoot mod for the GameCube is the speed limitation of the SP2 bus. Certain FMV games can experience stuttering, which can be pretty frustrating. Recently, Extrems (the creator of Swiss) figured out a way to improve the speeds of the SD2SP2 adapter, which should alleviate these stuttering issues.Silversteel took Extrems' hardware improvements and integrated them into the highly recommended "SD2SP2 Pro" adapter, culminating in the "SD2SP2 Pro 2.0".I have one of these SD2SP2 Pro 2.0 adapters, so let's check it out and compare it to the FlippyDrive, an upcoming GameCube ODE!Buy SD2SP2 PRO 2.0 HERE (affiliate link, I earn a small commission at no cost to you) - https://collabs.shop/xcjincBuy SD Gecko 2.0 HERE (affiliate link) - https://collabs.shop/bes6elFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerSD2SP2 Pro 2.0 Github - github.com/silverstee1/SD2SP2-Pro
Micro 8088 VGA, OPL2, + RTC Cards Micro 8088 Part 6 - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-08-15 | Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this series! pcbway.comPCBWay offers plenty of services for retro enthusiasts, including custom PCB manufacturing and assembly, 3D printing, injection molding, and CNC machining!We're back to working on the FINAL THREE cardss needed to have a fully featured and functional Micro 8088 build! Just to recap, the Micro 8088 is an IBM XT clone designed by Sergey Kiselev, and I've been building this project a few cards at a time.On this stream, we'll populate all the ICs, flash the firmware, and boot up the Micro 8088!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerVGA Video Card Repository - github.com/skiselev/isa-super-vgaOPL2 Sound Card Repository - github.com/skiselev/isa-opl2RTC Card Repository - github.com/skiselev/RTC8088
FlippyDrive SD Extension - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-08-12 | FlippyDrive is an upcoming ODE for the Nintendo Gamecube. It's performed well during my testing, but In my opinion, one of FlippyDrive's biggest weaknesses is it's lack of SD card access once it's installed in a system.LaserBear has designed an SD card extension that will allow you to access the SD card slot on FlippyDrive from outside the console!Let's check it out in today's Retro Modding Stream!SIGN UP FOR NOTIFICATIONS WHEN FLIPPYDRIVE IS AVAILABLE: crowdsupply.com/team-offbroadway/flippydriveSAVE 5% off LaserBear's FlippyDrive SD Extension (and your entire order) using my affiliate link! https://collabs.shop/w5y73gI earn a small commision if you use the affiliate link above, which really helps the channel grow!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhower
Lag Testing Controllers with MiSTer and Arduino - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-08-08 | Controller latency (or the time between a button press and a resulting action occuring on screen) is one of the most important aspects to consider when it comes to reviewing new controllers for retro video game consoles. If the controller latency is too high, it can be the difference between a seemingly well designed and good feeling controller being given a good review or a ctritical one.Thankfully, there is a tool for testing input latency that uses a MiSTer FPGA and an Arduino Micro to perform automated tests that can accurately determine the latency of a controller. It can even work for wireless controllers!Let's figure out how this tool works, and try to test it on a wireless controller!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerLatency Testing Project: github.com/misteraddons/inputlatencyZez Retro Latency Testing Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=6GGkVAi2db0
VGA, OPL2, + RTC Cards for the Micro 8088 Part 5 - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-08-05 | Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this series! pcbway.comPCBWay offers plenty of services for retro enthusiasts, including custom PCB manufacturing and assembly, 3D printing, injection molding, and CNC machining!This is it, the FINAL THREE PCBs needed to have a fully featured and functional Micro 8088 build! Just to recap, the Micro 8088 is an IBM XT clone designed by Sergey Kiselev, and I've been building this project a few PCBs at a time.On this stream, I will cover and start assembling a VGA video card, an OPL2 (Adlib compatible) sound card, and an RTC (real time clock) card that will allow the PC to keep the time in DOS.So let's begin building these boards and get this Micro 8088 finished!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerVGA Video Card Repository - github.com/skiselev/isa-super-vgaOPL2 Sound Card Repository - github.com/skiselev/isa-opl2RTC Card Repository - github.com/skiselev/RTC8088
The BEST Wii Video Output and a Cleaner Ashida with RVL-DD Part 2 - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-08-01 | 4LayerTech has finally released their direct drive LCD driver board, the RVL-DD. This is a BIG advancement for the Ashida as it means an increase in video quality (achieved by bypassing the Wii video encoder) and a massively improved modding experience,The RVL-DD can be purchased with an Ashida flex cable that makes installation of the LCD screen MUCH easier and cleaner. The flex cable provides a more stable connection to the trimmed Wii (less tiny wires to install and manage). And there are actually less wires to install, since the RVL-DD doesn't need the VGA lines required by the stock LCD driver board.Let's see what's involved with installing the RVL-DD into my Ashida!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerRVL-DD Product Page: 4layertech.com/products/rvl-ddMy Ashida Build Series: youtube.com/watch?v=X8cYf19Kb_E&list=PLxkzgpuDBXWf5cwu54x5KvW2l_JOFbbpt
The BEST Wii Video Output and a Cleaner Ashida with RVL-DD Part 1 - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-07-29 | 4LayerTech has finally released their direct drive LCD driver board, the RVL-DD. This is a BIG advancement for the Ashida as it means an increase in video quality (achieved by bypassing the Wii video encoder) and a massively improved modding experience,The RVL-DD can be purchased with an Ashida flex cable that makes installation of the LCD screen MUCH easier and cleaner. The flex cable provides a more stable connection to the trimmed Wii (less tiny wires to install and manage). And there are actually less wires to install, since the RVL-DD doesn't need the VGA lines required by the stock LCD driver board.Let's see what's involved with installing the RVL-DD into my Ashida!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerRVL-DD Product Page: 4layertech.com/products/rvl-ddMy Ashida Build Series: youtube.com/watch?v=X8cYf19Kb_E&list=PLxkzgpuDBXWf5cwu54x5KvW2l_JOFbbpt
Updating My Ashida With the PMS PD 3 - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-07-22 | One of the biggest issues I have with my Ashida Wii portable is the battery charging performance. I originally built my Ashida with 4LayerTech's PMS PD 2 battery charger, and unfortunately, it cannot charge the dual 21700 batteries faster than they drain (even while in the menu).4LayerTech has updated the PMS and has released the PMS PD 3, which offers faster charging with high-wattage USB PD chargers, as well as integrates the SD card slot.Let's upgrade my Ashida, and do a before and after on the battery charge rate!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerPMS PD 3 Product Page: 4layertech.com/products/pms-pd-3My Ashida Build Series: youtube.com/watch?v=X8cYf19Kb_E&list=PLxkzgpuDBXWf5cwu54x5KvW2l_JOFbbptNintendo Kawaii Interest Check: bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/kawaii.6474
Testing and Discussing Lava RGB Part 2 - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-07-18 | Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this series! pcbway.comPCBWay offers plenty of services for retro enthusiasts, including custom PCB manufacturing and assembly, 3D printing, injection molding, and CNC machining!Tim Worthington's NESRGB mod has been the de-facto standard NES video mod for over 10 years. The NESRGB allows users to get RGB video output out of an NES or Famicom, which traditionally only support RF and composite video.Recently, Retro Castle (creators of several "clone" consoles with updated features, such as the Lava FC, a Famicom clone with HDMI video output) have developed an "open source" alternative to the NESRGB called Lava RGB.Lava RGB is not a direct clone of the NESRGB. It uses a different FPGA platform (Lattice VS Altera), and makes use of an RGB amplifier, whereas the NESRGB does not (according to RedHerring).Because the Gerbers and BOM (bill of materials) for Lava RGB are available online, it is easy to have a PCB manufacturer (like PCBWay!) assemble them for a very affordable price.However, none of these differences matter if the video output is not at least comparible to the NESRGB. So in this stream, let's test the Lava RGB in a Frontloading NES, compare it to the NESRGB, and discuss it's future!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerLava RGB Project Page: http://www.lava-fc.top/Lava RGB GitHub Page: github.com/v5100v5100/lava-rgb-kit
New Alternative to the NESRGB Part 1 - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-07-15 | Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this series! pcbway.comPCBWay offers plenty of services for retro enthusiasts, including custom PCB manufacturing and assembly, 3D printing, injection molding, and CNC machining!Tim Worthington's NESRGB mod has been the de-facto standard NES video mod for over 10 years. The NESRGB allows users to get RGB video output out of an NES or Famicom, which traditionally only support RF and composite video.Recently, Retro Castle (creators of several "clone" consoles with updated features, such as the Lava FC, a Famicom clone with HDMI video output) have developed an "open source" alternative to the NESRGB called Lava RGB.Lava RGB is not a direct clone of the NESRGB. It uses a different FPGA platform (Lattice VS Altera), and makes use of an RGB amplifier, whereas the NESRGB does not (according to RedHerring).Because the Gerbers and BOM (bill of materials) for Lava RGB are available online, it is easy to have a PCB manufacturer (like PCBWay!) assemble them for a very affordable price.However, none of these differences matter if the video output is not at least comparible to the NESRGB. So in this stream, let's install a Lava RGB into a Frontloading NES and compare it to the NESRGB!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerLava RGB Project Page: http://www.lava-fc.top/
Compact BlueRetro Adapter for the Original Xbox! - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-07-11 | When I first found out about the open source BlueRetro project by DarthCloud, I was blown away. Allowing people to use any Bluetooth controller with almost any retro console was a huge gamechanger. However, I was disappointed to find out that BlueRetro didn’t (and probably wouldn’t) support the Original Xbox.Well, it’s been a few years since then, and DarthCloud is about to release a BlueRetro adapter specifically for the Original Xbox called BRX! Not only will it let us use a wireless Xbox Series controller with the Original Xbox, but we could also do something crazy like use the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller!DarthCloud has sent me a BRX with some beta firmware, so let’s check it out!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON PATREON - patreon.com/dubesinhowerBlueRetro Website - blueretro.comBlueRetro Project Page - github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetro
Mystery Modding Stream - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-07-01 | Over the years I've collected a bunch of retro console mods, and some of them are still waiting to be installed.Let's take a look at my box of uninstalled mods and see if there are any easy ones that I can do!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON KO-FI - ko-fi.com/dubesinhower
NES Slotmaster Fix From Laser Bear - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-06-27 | Last time we checked out the NES Slotmaster, I was still having issues getting some games to work correctly. My EverDrive also wouldn't load at all.Laser Bear has designed a flex cable that replaces the original PCBs and ribbon cable of the Slotmaster, reducing the distance between the cart slot and the NES PCB.Let's hook it up and test it out!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON KO-FI - ko-fi.com/dubesinhowerMusic From GameChops "Video Game Study Lounge" Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBsm_SagFMmezQTTCgvjra-kgpyj3NDBA
Twin Famicom Disk Drive Repair - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-06-24 | I've had this Twin Famicom for a while (since the Buyee stream), but there is something wrong with the disk drive! Currently, the eject mechanism is stuck, with a Famicom disk stuck inside!Let's see if we can take it apart, and at the very least get the disk out of it.FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON KO-FI - ko-fi.com/dubesinhowerMusic From GameChops "Video Game Study Lounge" Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBsm_SagFMmezQTTCgvjra-kgpyj3NDBA
GameCube and Chill - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-06-17 | I'm planning to do a 3-way GameCube ODE shootout stream between the GCLoader, PicoBoot, and FlippyDrive. But before I can do that, I need to make sure everything is set up correctly (everything is up to date and the capture cards are setup).Join me as I go through each system and get it ready for the shootout stream!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON KO-FI - ko-fi.com/dubesinhowerMusic From GameChops "Video Game Study Lounge" Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBsm_SagFMmezQTTCgvjra-kgpyj3NDBA
Finishing Loopy New3DSXL Capture Mod - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-06-10 | 3DS capture mods allow you to capture both displays of a Nintendo 3DS from a computer so that you can record, stream, or play your 3DS games on a larger screen.Loopy is one of the most well known 3DS capture mod creators. Their most recent New 3DS XL capture mod looks to be the easiest capture mod to install. Compared to the Optimize kit, there is no instense soldering involved.Last stream, we started installing the kit, but this week we should be able to finish it up!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON KO-FI - ko-fi.com/dubesinhowerMore info and purchase the capture mod here: 3dscapture.comThis is the USB C cutting jig I used: 3dscapture.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6919#p23366
Installing Loopy New3DSXL Capture Mod - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-06-06 | 3DS capture mods allow you to capture both displays of a Nintendo 3DS from a computer so that you can record, stream, or play your 3DS games on a larger screen.Loopy is one of the most well known 3DS capture mod creators. Their most recent New 3DS XL capture mod looks to be the easiest capture mod to install. Compared to the Optimize kit, there is no instense soldering involved.I've been holding on to this mod for a while, let's get it installed into this Japanese New 3DS LL!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON KO-FI - ko-fi.com/dubesinhowerMore info and purchase the capture mod here: 3dscapture.comI think this is the USB C cutting jig mentioned toward the end of the stream: 3dscapture.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6919#p23366
Building the Tamiya Drill and Router! - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-06-03 | I want to be able to use a Dremel on stream, but my son is usually asleep by then, and Dremels are very loud tools.Someone left me a comment saying that I should check the Tamiya rotary tools. Tamiya NO42 and NO41. Tamiya NO42 is a little "router" or rotary tool, and Tamiya No41 is a little drill.I should be able to use these tools for cutting plastic while on stream to do mods in the future. The best part is that both of these tools are model kits (like Gunpla), that I can assemble on stream!FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhowerJOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKjSUPPORT ME ON KO-FI - ko-fi.com/dubesinhower
Booting the Micro 8088 into DOS for the First Time! - Micro 8088 Part 4 Dubesinhower 2024-05-30 | Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this series! pcbway.comPCBWay offers plenty of services for retro enthusiasts, including custom PCB manufacturing and assembly, 3D printing, injection molding, and CNC machining!Last stream, we finished assembling the XT-CF Lite and floppy drive controller boards for the Micro 8088. This stream, we'll need to populate the ICs and flash the firmware onto the two EEPROMs. Then we can finally boot (and hopefully install) DOS on this IBM XT clone!Floppy Drive Controller Project Page: github.com/skiselev/isa-fdcXT-CF Lite Project Page: github.com/skiselev/xt-cf-lite-v4
Solderless GameCube ODE, Keep the Disk Drive! - Retro Modding Stream Dubesinhower 2024-05-27 | There have been many GameCube ODE (Optical Drive Emulator) options over the years, from the plug and play GCLoader to the budget-friendly but DIY PicoBoot. Soon we'll have a new option: the FlippyBoot! FlippyBoot has a lot of great features on paper:Solder-free installFaster loading speed than the SD2SP2Works alongside the original disk driveOn this stream, we're going to check out an early Beta FlippyDrive unit sent to the channel by TeamOffBroadway. Let's install it, and if we have time, compare it to some other options on the market!TeamOffBroadway website for some more details: teamoffbroadway.comTeamOffBroadway Discord: discord.gg/dryH3tuycR
