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08/11/2026

🖥️ Here's a deep dive that old-school PC hardware fans are going to love! The Diamond Viper VLB (VESA Local Bus) graphics card has a reputation as one of the worst of its kind — but that hasn't stopped the RetroRGB crew from pushing it to its limits. This is the kind of hands-on hardware tinkering that reminds us why vintage tech is so fascinating.

The project takes advantage of something the retro community knows well: video game consoles operate in very specific, predictable video modes. That knowledge becomes a powerful tool when experimenting with how older graphics hardware handles and scales those signals — turning a hardware limitation into an opportunity.

Whether you're a retro PC enthusiast, a video hardware hobbyist, or just someone who loves seeing "bad" hardware get a second chance to shine, this one is well worth your time.

Read more: https://retrorgb.com/turbocharging-the-worst-vesa-local-bus-graphics-card-diamond-viper-vlb.html

https://youtu.be/srht2WdXuWI I've been looking forward to this RetroRGB post ever since I starting making this video. The reason is because a lot of what is in this video is right in the RetroRGB community's wheelhouse. One huge benefit when scaling video game consoles is how most of them have

08/10/2026

Jaleco's hard-hitting NES brawler **Shatterhand** is coming to Nintendo Switch next month, courtesy of City Connection's JALECOlle Famicom Ver. series. Now two years strong, this initiative has been quietly doing the important work of rescuing Jaleco deep cuts from obscurity and giving them a proper modern home — complete with emulation-based enhancements. Shatterhand originally dropped in 1991 and delivered some of the tightest action-platformer gameplay the NES had to offer. If you never got the chance to play it back in the day, or just want to relive it on modern hardware, this is your moment. Classic preservation at its finest. Full article below.

The JALECOlle Famicom Ver. series is now 2 years old!

08/09/2026

🕹️ **Project Neon is here and the release schedule is stacked!**

The highly anticipated "modern retro" shoot-'em-up **Project Neon** from developer Coin Feeder (aka Fullset) is now hitting platforms, and the rollout includes something for everyone — from modern gamers to hardcore collectors. The game captures that classic shmup spirit while delivering a fresh neon-soaked experience worth getting excited about.

For retro purists, this one gets even better — **AES and MVS physical releases** are confirmed, meaning Neo Geo fans are in for a real treat. The developer shared the full platform release schedule with RetroRGB, covering both modern and legacy formats, so there's no shortage of ways to get your hands on this one.

Read more: https://retrorgb.com/project-neon-platform-release-schedule.html

The awesome new "modern retro" shmup called Project Neon is now available (or about to be available) for purchase on all modern platforms. I spoke to the developer Coin Feeder aka Fullset, who updated me with the full schedule, as well as physical and retro releases. First, AES and MVS versions of

08/08/2026

08/08/2026

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08/08/2026

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08/08/2026

🕹️ Big things are happening in the MiSTer FPGA world! The MiSTer Companion project now has its own official website at mistercompanion.org, making it easier than ever to grab downloads, stay up to date, and explore all the features this powerful companion tool has to offer.

On the cores front, a brand new arcade core for **Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom** has dropped, courtesy of shimian on the MiSTer FPGA forums. That classic Sega space shooter is now playable with FPGA accuracy — and that's just one of several new arcade and computer cores covered in this latest roundup.

There's also exciting movement on the portable MiSTer front, with more developments pushing the dream of a handheld FPGA powerhouse closer to reality. Whether you're into arcade classics, home computer emulation, or just love following the cutting edge of retro hardware preservation, this update has something for you.

Read more: https://retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-portable-misters-arcade-cores-computer-cores-more.html

https://youtu.be/VniIcH9lgZ4 MiSTer Companion Website MiSTer Companion now has an official website. This site provides downloads, updates on the project and gives details for all it's features. Sources https://mistercompanion.org/ https://x.com/Anime0t4ku/status/20767752884536

08/08/2026

🎮 Big news for MiSTer FPGA fans! Developer Anime0t4ku has pushed a significant update to the **MiSTer Physical Disc** project, bringing performance improvements and a slick new auto-launch feature. Playing games from physical discs on your MiSTer setup just got a whole lot smoother.

Even better, the installation process has been streamlined — it's now available through the **update_all** script. Just run the script, hit Up when prompted to enter the menu, navigate to "Other Cores," toggle on "Physical CD Support," save, and you're off to the races. No complicated setup, no headaches.

This is a fantastic step forward for anyone who wants to experience their classic disc-based library with the accuracy and convenience the MiSTer platform is known for. If you've been on the fence about diving into physical disc support, now is a great time to give it a shot.

Read more: https://retrorgb.com/mister-physical-disc-support-updates.html

https://youtube.com/shorts/gctlfoGu_A4 The developer Anime0t4ku recently updated their "MiSTer Physical Disc" project, with performance improvements and the ability to auto-launch! Also, it's now available via update_all - Simply run the update_all script and hit Up to enter the menu when prompt

08/07/2026

🎮 Big news for Xbox 360 homebrew fans! The BadUpdate exploit — developed by Grimdoomer — has just received a major v1.3 update, and it's better than ever. This hypervisor-level hack lets you run homebrew on your Xbox 360 using nothing more than a USB stick, no modchip required.

The latest update pushes the success rate to nearly 100%, a massive improvement over earlier versions. What started as a promising but sometimes unreliable method has now been refined into one of the most accessible and dependable ways to unlock your Xbox 360's potential.

If you've been sitting on the fence about diving into Xbox 360 homebrew, this update makes it more approachable than ever. The barrier to entry is low, the success rate is high, and your old 360 just got a whole lot more interesting.

Read more: https://retrorgb.com/badupdate-xbox-360-hypervisor-exploit-updated.html

https://youtu.be/zADjXH8SFmI Last year, we posted about an awesome new way to run homebrew on your Xbox 360 using nothing but a USB stick. The software is called BadUpdate, by the developer Grimdoomer. A few months after it's release, it was more reliable, but this latest v1.3 update gets you a

08/07/2026

🕹️ The long-awaited Neo Geo AES+ Ultimate Edition is slowly making its way back to pre-order in the US! Back in April, Plaion had to temporarily halt pre-orders on the $1,000 premium package due to payment processing issues, with a May re-listing that ended up taking much longer than planned.

As of now, pre-orders are available again — but with a catch. Availability isn't consistent across all US states, so your mileage may vary depending on where you live. It's a "sorta back" situation that Neo Geo fans will want to check on directly.

For hardcore SNK collectors, the AES+ Ultimate Edition remains one of the most exciting modern retro releases in years. If you've had your eye on this one, now's a good time to check your eligibility and lock one down before the situation changes again.

Read more: https://retrorgb.com/neo-geo-aes-ultimate-edition-sorta-back-for-pre-order-in-the-us.html

Back in April, Plaion had announced that they were temporarily suspending pre-orders of the $1000 "Ultimate Edition" AES+ in the US, due to payment processing issues. It was originally supposed to be re-listed in May, but that's gone much slower than anticipated - As of now, many people can still p