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Livestream Test... and Failure

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

The fun starts in 45 minutes. Let’s see if I can configure all this software for a massive 240p broadcast. You won’t be able to see anything! :) Edit: And… failure. At least we now know the internet connection here is bad enough that this particular setup simply does not... Continue reading

Introducing the GQ-4x4 / GQ-4X v4

Nix McRetro // 10th March 2016 // Hacks, News

Well, I’m back on the wagon again. GQ-4X in hand, with a spare MiniPro TL866CS, K150 and Wellon VP-390. Overkill? Very much so. The GQ-4X had become so familiar that I couldn’t live without one anymore. Dammit! I also finally gave my Willem-to-TSOP adapter a proper try. Some flash chips... Continue reading

Sega TeraDrive Model 2 External Overview

Nix McRetro // 10th March 2016 // IBM PC, Sega, YouTube

Today we have a look around the outside of the Sega TeraDrive Model 2. The TeraDrive combines an IBM PC-compatible 80286 computer with Mega Drive hardware in the same chassis. Sega sold three models in Japan with different RAM and storage configurations. The Model 2 has 1 MB of PC-side... Continue reading

Stop Eating My Things!

Nix McRetro // 8th March 2016 // News

I often wonder about people sometimes. Recently I’ve been thinking about why people take things that aren’t theirs. It’s theft. Are they that inconsiderate? Ughh, don’t open and drink my milk, don’t eat my bread and don’t you dare touch my McCain Pizza Pockets. There is nothing unreasonable about wanting... Continue reading

Rubbish Collection! - March 2016

Nix McRetro // 8th March 2016 // IBM PC, Repairs, YouTube

There’s nothing I enjoy more than finding a computer on the side of the road. So what happens when I find two computers on the side of the road? Naturally, I hook both of them up to see whether they work. Turns out they mostly do! They need some older... Continue reading