Tiny USB-PD PSU Modernises the Commodore 64
A compact new project called the PD-64 brings USB Power Delivery to the Commodore 64. It handles the machine’s awkward dual-voltage needs in a much smaller package.
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Miyamoto Recruited Aonuma After SNES Marvelous
A resurfaced 2005 EDGE interview sheds light on how Eiji Aonuma joined Zelda, after Shigeru Miyamoto saw his Super Famicom game, Marvelous. It is a neat bit of Nintendo history for retro fans in the UK and beyond.
Princess Crown Gets English Fan Translation
Sega Saturn action RPG Princess Crown is now fully playable in English thanks to a fan translation by edmaster. For retro fans in English, it opens up an important early George Kamitani game at last.
Saturn Samurai Spirits RPG Hides PS1 Content
A Sega Saturn RPG has been hiding PlayStation story content in plain sight. A new patch now lets players access it, alongside the Saturn’s own bonus mode.
Anbernic RG Rotate Lands With Swivelling Screen
Anbernic has launched the RG Rotate, a compact retro handheld with a swivelling 3.5-inch screen and Android 12. It is a bold hardware idea, but it comes with a few clear trade-offs.
Epilogue Playback 1.10.0 Adds RTC Emulation
Epilogue has updated Playback for its GB Operator and SN Operator readers, with RTC emulation for dead cartridge batteries and cleaner audio handling. The release also improves lightgun support and multi-window use.
Buck and the Cursed Cartridge on Chromatic
Gaming Trend has reviewed Buck and the Cursed Cartridge on the ModRetro Chromatic, and the result is a surprisingly solid platformer. The review also puts GameStop’s publishing push back in focus.
Handheld MiSTer Confirmed, Widescreen Prototype Teased
The MiSTer FPGA Multisystem 2 team has confirmed a handheld version is in deep development. A widescreen prototype, nicknamed the “Wide Boy”, has also been shown.
Reggie Says Classic Consoles Kept Wii U Going
Reggie Fils-Aimé has again described the NES and SNES Classic systems as a stopgap for Nintendo during the Wii U era. He says the mini consoles helped the company through a difficult holiday period.
Retro Gaming Weekly News #0202
This week’s retro gaming roundup covers restored Jedi Outcast combat, a new LEGO Donkey Kong arcade set, and Sega teasing Crazy Taxi again. There is also preservation news, handheld hardware, and fan-made demakes.