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I played the Polymega at E3

I played the Polymega at E3

I tried out The World's most compatible retro game console supporting PS1, Saturn, Neo Geo CD, TurboGrafx, NES, SNES, Genesis, Mega Drive and more. 

Is it any good or just another emulation box? Find out here!

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How the Xbox 360 DVD Security was defeated

How the Xbox 360 DVD Security was defeated

We go back and take a look a security on the Xbox 360 and how after only 4 months after release DVD drives were hacked to play backups - and how Microsoft responded. 

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What to expect from Nintendo 64 Clone Consoles

What to expect from Nintendo 64 Clone Consoles

Enjoy a bonus video this week!

Hyperkin announced the Ultra Retron. A Nintendo 64 Clone console with HDMI Output.   Here's what you should expect. 

Will you be picking one up?

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Another look at the Nintendo DSi in 2019

Another look at the Nintendo DSi in 2019

Every Nintendo DSi is easily softmoddable with a simple method that takes around 1 minute. we talk about the exploit and take a look at the state of homebrew on the Nintendo DSi in 2019! 

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Don't Copy That Floppy - Early Disk DRM that drove Pirates Mad

Don't Copy That Floppy - Early Disk DRM that drove Pirates Mad

On this episode we take a look at the genius copy protection and anti-piracy in the classic 1987 game Dungeon Master by FTL. And how it drove pirates mad. 

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How Capcom's clever CPS2 Arcade Game Copy Protection stopped bootleg games

How Capcom's clever CPS2 Arcade Game Copy Protection stopped bootleg games

Arcade Game bootlegging was rampant in 80s and 90s with many arcade manufacturers including Capcom in the firing line with their CPS1 arcade hardware. 

But Capcom learned from their mistakes and the CPS2 hardware from 1993 to 2007 - long past its end of life - became impossible to crack.  

This is the story of how Capcom kept bootleggers away from the CPS2 arcade hardware ...

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Quick Status Update!

Patrons,

Over the past few weeks we've had an influx of new patrons sign up. Thank you so much and enjoy your stay! For those in the $10 tier who haven't received your T Shirt and Games yet,  rest assured i am working on it  - i'm almost caught up now but am a little behind schedule. It's only me doing this so bear with me :)

I'm also working on a brand new T-Shirt design ...

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How the Nintendo GameCube Security was defeated

How the Nintendo GameCube Security was defeated

Released in 2001, the Nintendo GameCube was Nintendo's first console to have an optical drive. In this episode we take a deep dive in the security of the GameCube and how it was defeated by both Soft-modding and Hard-modding techniques. 

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Cheap, Open Source HD Xbox Video Output !

Cheap, Open Source HD Xbox Video Output !

Getting good quality HD video out of the Original Xbox is getting more difficult with the ever increasing prices of the Official Microsoft HD AV Pack. But a new open source product known as the XOSVP (Xbox Open Source Video Pack) aims to be a low cost alternative. We pit it against 3 other HD component and HDMI cables and see if its worth the money.  

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Xbox System-Link : 17 years and 3 console generations playing together

Xbox System-Link : 17 years and 3 console generations playing together

Did you know you can connect up an Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One and play games online together via System-Link? 17 years and 3 console generations all linked up and playing games together like Crimson Skies.

On this weeks episode to see what System-Link is and why it was one of the most important features designed for the Original Xbox

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How the Sony PlayStation 2 Security was defeated

How the Sony PlayStation 2 Security was defeated

This week we deep dive into the security layers of the Sony PlayStation 2 and while it was much improved over the PS1, it still was not enough to stop hackers from finding methods both in hardware mods and software exploits to easily defeat its security system and open up the machine for homebrew and backups.

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Want to know how cracking groups ripped Xbox Game Discs?

Want to know how cracking groups ripped Xbox Game Discs?

Years before Kreon drives could rip original Xbox and Xbox 360 discs, Cracking and release groups were using another PC DVD Drive to rip game discs. This drive is mostly unknown from the public. Find out more in this episode. 

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Switch Videos Moving to Bitchute!

Switch Videos Moving to Bitchute!

I've started to move all Switch related videos over the Bitchute. Keep an eye out in the next 24 hours for the complete dump of all videos.

Keep in mind BitChute isnt YouTube and is still very much a basic website but it gets the job done.

My BitChute Account -  https://www.bitchute.com/cha...

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Hello World

Hello World

Hello World was the name of the first ever HomeBrew application released for the PSP. On this episode we take a look at how Security on the Sony PSP was defeated and the cat and mouse game Hackers and Sony played for many years until hackers ultimately won and the PSP remains an open and easily hackable device to this very day

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Nintendo Switch Pro Speculation and Testing

Nintendo Switch Pro Speculation and Testing

In this episode we discuss and overclock the Nintendo Switch to replicate the performance of what i think the rumored Nintendo Switch Pro might be. If you're interested in what the Switch Pro is - you wont want to miss this one. 

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The Analogue Mega SG is here.

The Analogue Mega SG is here.

It's here! The Analogue Mega SG. 1080p, 60fps, Zero Lag, FPGA Sega Genesis excellence. Or is it just another clone Sega console? Find out more in my FULL review. 

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What can you do with a $10 Xbox? Spoiler: Lots !

What can you do with a $10 Xbox? Spoiler: Lots !

I found a beat up Original Xbox at a Thrift store for $10. In this video I'll show you how i transformed it into an amazing emulation device that still rocks in 2019 ! 

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Homebrew and Emulators on a $25 Nintendo DS Lite.

Homebrew and Emulators on a $25 Nintendo DS Lite.

I bought a Nintendo DS Lite for $25. Lets see what it can do! 

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The Insurrection Industries Carby V2 HDMI GameCube Adapter Reviewed

The Insurrection Industries Carby V2 HDMI GameCube Adapter Reviewed

This week we review a new HDMI Adapter for the Gamecube thats 100% plug-n-play and the best part? It's $75. The Insurrection Industries Carby V2 

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The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play - Greatness Awaits?

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play - Greatness Awaits?

In 2011 Sony Ericsson released the Xperia Play. An Android smartphone with elements of a Sony handheld game console that is very similar to the design of  its predecessor - The Sony PSP Go.

We take a look at the Xperia Play and see what its capable of. Does it compare to the PSP Go? 

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The Original Xbox Security System : Mistakes Were Made

The Original Xbox Security System : Mistakes Were Made

A look at security of the Original Xbox and how it was defeated. tl;dr - it was a trainwreck. A Deep dive on just how bad it was.

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You can still play online games on the Nintendo Wii in 2019

You can still play online games on the Nintendo Wii in 2019

The Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection was Nintendo's Online service and answer to Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network.   Running on the Nintendo Wii and DS it was simple and easy to use and became very popular with the release of Mario Kart DS and Wii.  

Sadly, it was shutdown in 2014 due to a buyout and eventual closure of the service. 

All is not lost however as ther...

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Switch Gets Overclocked, Full Speed N64 and Half Life! What?!

Switch Gets Overclocked, Full Speed N64 and Half Life! What?!

The Nintendo Switch Homebrew scene continues to improve. Lets take a look at whats new!

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How Sega Dreamcast Copy Protection was easily defeated in 2000.

How Sega Dreamcast Copy Protection was easily defeated in 2000.

Lets take a deep dive on how Sega implemented copy protection on the Dreamcast, and how it was easily defeated by hackers.  

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Nintendo Wii Shop Shut Down Imminent. Hackers : "Hold My Beer"

Nintendo Wii Shop Shut Down Imminent. Hackers : "Hold My Beer"

The Nintendo Wii Shop is going offline forever on January 30th, but with a modded Nintendo Wii here is how you can keep playing your favorite WiiWare games in 2019 and beyond 

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The Real MVP Podcast Episode 1 - "Cowboys, Code and DOOM"

The Real MVP Podcast Episode 1 - "Cowboys, Code and DOOM"

 2018 Year in Review. My thoughts on Red Dead Redemption 2.  How emulation has saved Red Dead Redemption 1 on the PC.  I am in a book all about DOOM !
 

Links:

Fabien Sanglard - http://fabiensanglard.net/gebbdoom/index.html
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Don't buy a Reburbished Nintendo Wii System from GameStop

Don't buy a Reburbished Nintendo Wii System from GameStop

GameStop in the USA offer "Premium Refurbished" Consoles that come with a 30 day warranty. I bought a Nintendo Wii System to make a homebrew and modding video. It did not go well at all. Full details in the video 

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Modding the Nintendo GameCube and why its STILL awesome in 2019

Modding the Nintendo GameCube and why its STILL awesome in 2019

 

Happy New Year. Enjoy this video !

The Nintendo GameCube was released in 2001 and was considered a failure with only 20 million units sold. We revisit the Nintendo GameCube, look at some of its innovations, perform some mods to the device to open up some cool new features, and show you what makes the Nintendo GameCube still awesome in 2019. 

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Buying Retro Games from Gamestop.

Buying Retro Games from Gamestop.

I bought $100 worth of Retro Games from Gamestop. All of them were pictured in cases. Here is what they sent me. 

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Nintendo GameCube HDMI Adapter Reviewed

Nintendo GameCube HDMI Adapter Reviewed

HDMI Adapters for the Nintendo GameCube aren't new. In this video we take a look at the EON GCHD MKII . The newest one out that  has some really interesting features.

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