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Capturing Game Video

Nix McRetro // 13th March 2016 // Guides, YouTube

I tend to upload all my videos at 1080p these days. I used to be a 720p man, but now I’ve stepped up with 4K starting to appear. My internet connection is so bad I wouldn’t dream of uploading 4K video though. So I’ll hide in the background with my... Continue reading

Sega TeraDrive Internal Overview

Nix McRetro // 12th March 2016 // IBM PC, Sega, YouTube

This is a refresher on the Sega TeraDrive, I figure while I have them out for the XT-IDE card I might as well share a new video of them in their natural habitat. Hope you enjoy the video, be sure to like and subscribe if you enjoyed. We’ll have a... Continue reading

4th Year Anniversary on YouTube

Nix McRetro // 11th March 2016 // News, YouTube

Well it’s been four years since I decided on 11th March 2012 to fire up RetroJunkie2020 and signed up to Assembler Games, what have we achieved? Let’s have a quick look at the Shane McRetro YouTube dashboard. Lots of numbers. Let’s break them down! Over the last 28 days: -... Continue reading

Dimplex DC10RC Review

Nix McRetro // 11th March 2016 // News, YouTube

Ever sit back and wish your room was only 27 degrees? Now it can be, thanks to the useless Dimplex DC10RC reverse cycle air conditioner. Now with improvements that allow the room to be 2 degrees cooler than outside. WOW! Sign me up for… an exchange. Something has to be... Continue reading

Livestream Test... and Failure

Nix McRetro // 11th March 2016 // Hacks, Sega, YouTube

The fun starts in 45 minutes, let’s see if I can work out how to configure all the software for this massive 240p broadcast. You won’t be able to see anything! :) Edit: Well at least we know that the internet connection here is so bad it just doesn’t work.... Continue reading