July Update (Patreon)

Hey y'all!

Time for another update and look back at the last month.

They come and go so quickly.  I'm doing well in Japan.  My job has changed- and I've been teaching junior high school for a few months now.  It's pretty great tbh.  Today is the last day before school is out for the summer holidays.  Yipee!

All is not gravy though...

dajoho's family still 100% regarding health.  Dave is taking care of both his wife and child when he's not at his day job.  Takes a lot out of him, and he's waiting for the next pub meet.  Please be kind.

We've actually been quite active with making the videos this month.

Tested some USB Adapters for Amiga controllers / joysticks.  They are compared, and we also show how to make one yourself!  Who knows if anyone cares for the input latency... But all of this is covered in the video.

Video: https://youtu.be/PFcV_SzzosU 

The age-old question of "will USB-C controllers work with a USB adapter" has been answered.  Tested on Windows, Batocera, EmuELEC, Pandora Box DX, PG3D AND Key7!

Video: https://youtu.be/EXXPU-2wz9g 

An extremely affordable ($299!) 3:2 aspect ratio Chuwi laptop was tested.

It's pretty cool- and it still is being used for work.

I guess a follow up should be made regarding Linux distros- but sadly- none of them worked very well.  Usually issues regarding sound (Ubuntu), or it just simply doesn't load at all, or crashes (Batocera).

So... It's decent if you want to use Windows.

Video: https://youtu.be/0Tu5Bymiyiw 

A top 10 SCUMMVM games list was put together!

This has been a staple of mine for many years.  Retro system?  ScummVM games are a requirement!

Many of the entries to this list may be surprising for some, as we have now the experience of being parents and realizing the benefits of some awesome titles.

Video: https://youtu.be/RpBnEJYMHLk 

Remember the Bitfunx CD32 adapter in the above Amiga adapter video?  Well... We converted it to work with both inputs.  And with Sega Megadrive pads.

We thought they'd have hated us destroying their boards, but they seem to not be too fussed. :o

Video: https://youtu.be/GW2fzOMgzcI 

To follow up from the Game Gear Micro review- where we showed how to install the CFW... Well... We were asked to show how to pull it back to stock.

Handy if you want to sell it on eBay or something.

Video: https://youtu.be/0QeE2M9NX_g 

We explore the A500 Mini beauty mod!

Make it look like there's a floppy in it... With some bits from Retro32!

We also showed how to make your own labels- and added a fully stocked A4 sheet to print yourself!  -  Coverdisks and some classics were added.

Video:  https://youtu.be/3t_rNotu7YI 

Bitfunx Playstation 1 / 2 HDMI Adapters

They enjoyed us faffing around with their boards so much- that they got in touch and asked us to review some of their products.

We'd be happy to!  - But they'll be put through the same scrutiny as always.

Video: https://youtu.be/73LKdmiHIK0 

All in all a very busy month on the video front.

We hope you're enjoying the content.

Quick note:

I managed to brick my A500 Mini!

And then we unbricked it!  Thanks to the PCUUAE tool turning on autoboot. - That allows us to load up an alternative firmware on boot- if present on the USB stick.

You don't need to actively use PCUUAE, but install it once- then keep that PCUUAE usb stick safe- that provides a backup to if ever you need to restore the unit.

Thanks as always,

EmuChicken & dajoho

Team Pandory