Episode Description
I am joined by Tony Warriner who is one of the founders of Revolution Software as we discuss more gaming, gadgets and technology both retro and modern.
Topics include:
- Tony wants to play Elite on his BBC Micro, but the smoking capacitors have other ideas
- James’ original Xbox had a hidden surprise, a leaking clock capacitor that nearly destroyed the console
- Restoring James’ Commodore 64 – real dead bugs
- The C64 Tapecart SD for fast loading cassette games in just a few seconds
- The amazing Commodore 64 loading graphics and music
- Importance of preserving the stories from those who experienced such big tech and software advances
- The Sony PlayStation Vita with its stunning OLED display where sales flopped
- The cleverness of the dual screen display of the Nintendo DS
- Drooling over modern crystal replacement cases for retro consoles
- SEGA Dreamcast modding with the GDemu and DreamPSU
- The original power supply on the C64 is another danger!
- The video tour of Tony’s collection of retro gear
- ‘The Spectrum‘ hardware announced for emulating classic Spectrum titles
- What is a ‘sensible’ retro collection purchase?
- James’ lovely yet battered Amiga 500 purchased for £30
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