Are there any tests #retrogaming folks would like me to run on the #openhardware #opensource #DSPico or #Summercart64?

Mine are shipping soon and I figure a light review might make a nice first addition to the blog section of my indieweb site

#FOSS

Some thoughts on the #Analogue3D:

It is very cool and sleek hardware (see my terrible photo with my original #OcarinaOfTime module) and can be a lot of fun if you want to have a mostly authentic #N64 experience on modern FullHD or 4K screen.

There are a lot of things to consider if you are willing to invest so quite a bit of money into this console:

• Despite being a #FPGA device the system is not open, so no #OpenFPGA in the future which would you allow other to #misterFPGA cores/systems (open alternatives: misterFPGA, #M64 and the #SuperStationOne).
• Some promised stuff is missing such as save states and play time recording.
• The official controller has to be bought if you don't plan to use an original N64 controller. the Wireless NSO N64 by Nintendo controller is not compatible.
• The official #8BitDo controller does not correctly emulate an N64 controller which can be problematic in certain scenarios involving the C buttons.
• Butchered PAL versions with less FPS /slowdown etc are still butchered.
• A few games do have compatibility issues (which are being worked on).
• HDMI-CEC support is broken and hasn't been fixed for weeks.
• Analogue seems to fulfilling orders in a quite random sequence.
• The integrated fan can be quite annoying/loud, especially for people sensitive for highly pitched noises.
• Don't forget about import taxes.
• No bluetooth audio, so your partner can "enjoy" the Yoshi Story soundtrack with you.
• Maybe emulation is good enough for you? 🤷
• Flash carts do at this work, just get/build a #SummerCart64. Emulators written for N64 hardware emulating other system do not work though.

#Nintendo64 #RetroGraming #RetroHardware #AnalogueInc #Analogue #Nintendo

And just when I got used to the SummerCart64, I am getting the shipping notification for my EverDrive 64 X7. I'm really curious about the differences between these two Nintendo 64 flash carts.

#N64 #Nintendo #EverDrive #SummerCart64 #Analogue3D #RetroGaming #ConsoleGaming #90s

So... froh zero to eight original cartridges for the Nintendo 64. It's still kinda minuscule, but it is what it is.. my N64 collection. I'm still waiting for my EverDrive 64 X7, which I ordered three weeks ago. But with the help of the SummerCart 64, there are already plenty more games to enjoy on the big screen!

I've messed around a lot with classic N64 emulation in the past, but, I gotta say, using an FPGA hardware solution and authentic cartridges is SO MUCH better!

#SummerCart64 #RetroGaming #Analogue #Analogue3D #N64 #ConsoleGaming #90s

Lustig... das SummerCart64 ist auf Amazon plötzlich wieder komplett ausverkauft. Da wurden wohl zu Weihnachten einige Analogue 3Ds verschenkt. 😜

#RetroGaming #Nintendo #N64 #SummerCart64 #Analogue #Analogue3D #Nintendo64

Since I want to take the Analogue 3D to a gaming party at New Year's Eve, testing it with the SummerCart64 continues. The flashcart supports NTSC, as well as PAL ROMs and it looks like savegames are also working as they should! It also perfectly works with the virtual memory expansion pack, controller pack and rumble pack. I'm also growing quite fond of the Analogue 3D's BVM crt filter.

#SummerCart64 #SummerCart #N64 #Analogue #Analogue3D #Nintendo64 #ConsoleGaming #RetroGaming #90s #ROMs

Recently learned about the #SummerCart64 for #Nintendo64 and given that it’s so cheap makes me think about (finally) adding an #N64 to my collection. I probably shouldn’t. I’d likely not play it a bunch either. But I have very fond memories of playing it as a kid in the stores on timed demo pods haha. I also still have my #CRT TV 📺 for my retro consoles!

#WaveRace64 was my absolute favorite. Bought it in the WiiU eShop back when that was still a thing.

#Nintendo

Heard plenty of horror stories about Right Sprite AFTER I'd already ordered from them a few weeks ago but I just received the tracking info for my #SummerCart64  so that's promising 

#gaming #N64 #Nintendo64