
Video description
Today we talk about:
Windows 11 and the latest news.
Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS 2020) Xbox update.
Raspberry Pi400 retro woes
Different Emulation platforms
Arcade Cabinets
Show links:
https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2021/06/28/update-on-windows-11-minimum-system-requirements/
https://www.recalbox.com/diyrecalbox/
https://www.electromaker.io/blog/article/retropie-vs-recalbox-vs-lakka-for-retro-gaming-on-the-raspberry-pi
https://arcade1up.com/ https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/video-games-and-tablets/retro-gaming/c/SM060447
Sep 26, 2021
44 min

The big topic of right now, are the videos and photos on the internet showing Windows 11 real or fake? We discuss what if they are and whether it looks like it could be a release worth having.
We discuss E3, will specific home computer platforms like the Atari ST or Amiga make a re appearance or are any that come out now just a niche hobby.
00:06:03 E3 Expo
00:11:45 Home computer platforms comeback
00:35:55 Windows 11
Jun 21, 2021
1 hr 2 min

Today among other things, we discuss on whether these days for arcades and consoles, it's best to emulate or get the real thing!
00:00 Intro
00:24 Start of show
02:54 Superconsole X
31:35 Controllers
36:39 Main topic
52:32 Command X16 Home and The64 Updates
Super Console X and Super Console X PRO
https://superconsole-x.com/
Emulation station, great front end, can be a pain to configure for all games
https://retropie.org.uk/
Good controllers
https://www.8bitdo.com/#Products
Official Retro Computer updates Commander X16 Home Computer update
https://www.commanderx16.com/forum/index.php?/home/
TheC64 Updates
https://retrogames.biz/thec64/support/upgrade-thec64
Jun 8, 2021
1 hr 8 min

Season 2 and now on youtube!
https://youtu.be/DS2wK_K52gE
You now get to see our old faces on video whilst doing the podcast.
We discuss what is coming up in season 2. Our own EP and single is out for you to listen to and yes it's retro like us. Andy goes through his equipment and how he made the music.
We discuss Basic 8, another basic programming language to make those retro games.
Show links:
The Retro Bros Sound Track https://soundcloud.com/eltronn/sets/theretrobros-soundtrack
Basic 8 on Steam
https://store.steampowered.com/app/767240/BASIC8/
SoundBetter
https://soundbetter.com/
Bandlab
https://www.bandlab.com/products/cakewalk - free Windows DAW
Bitwig - Cross-Platform, Linux, Windows, Mac
https://www.bitwig.com/
Jun 1, 2021
1 hr 7 min

We look at the strange looking Ready100 computer
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jlafleur/ready-model-100-portable-computer-kit?ref=section-design-tech-projectcollection-3-staff-picks-ending-soon
https://ready100.com/
Microprose, what a game developer they were!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MicroProse#:~:text=MicroProse%20is%20an%20American%20video,vehicle%20simulation%20and%20strategy%20games.
Spectrum Next News Update
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spectrumnext/zx-spectrum-next-issue-2/posts/3114393
Artwork Better than the games? Roles Reversed now the game better than the artwork?
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/416794140507483142/
http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/2543/Bewitched/
http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/3605/RIP-The-Game/
Mar 4, 2021
1 hr 25 min

Today we talk about Elon Musk spending a bob or two on Bitcoins.
https://bit.ly/37hMqlc
Mastercard embraces the crypto..
https://bit.ly/2ODe0CW
We talk about the Duckduckgo search engine
https://duckduckgo.com
Twine the HTML story telling website
https://twinery.org
Yet another 8bit computer on it's way, but is there enough 8bit machines already?
https://www.commanderx16.com
Cubox-M, is it really a Raspberry Pi beater?
https://www.solid-run.com/fanless-com...
Finally we wrap up with talking about our recent experience with video editors
Feb 15, 2021
1 hr 12 min

We take a look at MX Linux and Deepin.
Internet lock down Woes
Then on to looking at the PICO-8, PIXEL VISION 8, Adventuron, why some people listen to Chip Music and BBC computer archives
Feb 14, 2021
1 hr 38 min

Today we chat about:
The BelanaEtcher Tool
https://www.balena.io/etcher/ SUDO Linux (vulnerability)
SUDO linux (vulnerability)
https://www.zdnet.com/article/10-years-old-sudo-bug-lets-linux-users-gain-root-level-access/
Elementary OS
https://elementary.io/
Browser Emulation
- Abandonware Preservation - Classic Reload
https://classicreload.com/
- Jamesfriend.com - Operating System archive
https://jamesfriend.com.au/pce-js/atari-st/
- PCjs Machines
https://www.pcjs.org/
Storage woes, how we all should be better organised with all our files and what’s the best solution?
Feb 5, 2021
1 hr 53 min

This week we talk about
The My64 and MyVic20 retro cases.
Google taking away search from Australia
Dead chatbots
Raspberry Pi Pico
Linux on Mac M1
Opera Browser gaming engine
Have we really improved on game loading times since the 80's
Jan 30, 2021
1 hr 24 min

This week we take about tech news, more on the Xbox, Windows 10 and WhatApp privacy. We discuss the whole movement of retro graphics in new games and more on the Atari VCS.
Jan 18, 2021
1 hr 33 min
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