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Sega TeraDrive Internal Overview

Nix McRetro // 12th March 2016 // Categories: 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. I’ve got both the Model 2 and Model 3 around, and there are some interesting little differences... Continue reading

4th Year Anniversary on YouTube

Nix McRetro // 11th March 2016 // Categories: 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 Nix McRetro YouTube dashboard. Lots of numbers. Let’s break them down! Over the last 28 days: 25,040... Continue reading

Dimplex DC10RC Review

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

Ever sit back and wish your room was only 27 degrees? This particular Dimplex DC10RC was doing an extremely poor job of getting me there. In my room I was seeing something like a two-degree reduction compared with the outside temperature, despite using it in a room smaller than the... Continue reading

Livestream Test... and Failure

Nix McRetro // 11th March 2016 // Categories: 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! :) Update: 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 // Categories: 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