Inside the Nintendo GameCube: its mini disc drive engineered for proprietary 8cm mini-DVD disc, designed to reduce piracy. Also the reason your friend’s burned “backup” never worked.

#GameCube #Nintendo #RetroHardware #ConsoleTeardown #GamingHistory

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BIT Zeal Meshtastic 64 Update Targets Mid-April Shipping - The Oasis BBS BIT Zeal shares a Meshtastic 64 update, with soldering nearly done and March 2026 builds aiming to ship by mid April.

BIT Zeal Meshtastic 64 Update Targets Mid-April Shipping
#Commodore64 #C64 #Meshtastic64 #BITZeal #RetroComputing #VIC20 #Commodore #RetroHardware

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Tormbo - Twitch Slow, cozy retro repair sessions with a top-down view.Also featuring classic games and small game dev projects.

Tonight we're testing a stack of Slot 1 Pentium III CPUs and benchmarking a pile of 90s PCI cards.

GLQuake, Quake, Final Reality and 3DMark99.

Basically a late-90s retro PC lab night.

twitch.tv/tormbo

#retrocomputing #pcgaming #voodoo2 #pentiumIII #retrohardware

Tormbo - Twitch Slow, cozy retro repair sessions with a top-down view.Also featuring classic games and small game dev projects.

Live at 10pm CET!
Testing some Slot 1 and Socket A hardware, and maybe diving into a few PCI graphics cards if everything behaves.
twitch.tv/tormbo
#RetroPC #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #PCGaming #DOSGaming #RetroHardware #PCBuild #TechHistory #TwitchStreamer

Image of a Cannon M200 camera's screen showing an unknown desktop .

Hardware video is actually happening, peeps! #gaming #pcgaming #retrogaming #retrohardware #pchardware

8BitMods dévoile le BitLink DC : l'ultime évolution sans fil pour la Sega Dreamcast - Retrogamer - Actu Retro & Tech Découvrez le BitLink DC de 8BitMods : dongle Bluetooth, adaptateur sans fil et mémoire virtuelle pour moderniser votre Sega Dreamcast !

La Dreamcast coupe enfin le cordon ! 🌀 8BitMods annonce le BitLink DC : une solution sans fil complète avec mémoire virtuelle, support clavier/souris et vibrations intégrées.

#Sega #Dreamcast #RetroGaming #8BitMods #BitLinkDC #RetroHardware

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Finally got HanabiRush running on the Miyoo Mini! There is just something perfectly awesome about playing Pico-8 games portably with real buttons. It just fits. 👾 #RetroGaming

#Miyoo
#PICO8
#HandheldGaming
#PortableGaming
#RetroHardware
#レトロゲーム

A1200NG Asahi Red - The Oasis BBS A1200NG Asahi Red build highlights from Dan Nielsen’s video: easy assembly, HDMI mod steps, and a smooth first boot.

A1200NG Asahi Red: Assembling an A1200NG in a Limited Edition Case
#Amiga #A1200NG #Amiga1200 #RetroComputing #RetroHardware #AmigaBuild #Retrogaming #HDMI #Gotek

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Commodore 64 Repair Tools - The Oasis BBS Discover two powerful Commodore 64 repair tools: the free Repair Toolbox and the C64 Analyzer Cartridge V2, tested on real faulty machines.

Commodore 64 Repair Tools That Change How You Diagnose Retro Hardware
#Commodore64 #C64Repair #RetroComputing #RetroHardware #C64Diagnostics #CommodoreRepairToolbox #MoreFunFixingIt #VintageComputers #C64AnalyzerCartridge #RetroTech

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Amiga sound enhancer puts the Omega Projects box to the test - The Oasis BBS Amiga sound enhancer review of the Omega Projects Sound Enhancer, with real A B demos, sweet spot settings, and quirks.

Amiga sound enhancer puts the Omega Projects box to the test
#Amiga #OmegaSoundEnhancer #CommodoreAmiga #RetroComputing #AmigaHardware #AmigaAudio #RetroHardware #VintageComputing #AudioGear #eBayFinds

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The Art Of Vintage Computing (at VCF So. Cal 2026) YouTube video by Into The Vertical Blank

The Art Of Vintage Computing (at VCF So. Cal 2026)... www.youtube.com/watch?v=_033...

#VintageComputing #RetroComputing #VCF #VCFSoCal #VCF2026 #ComputerHistory #RetroTech #OldSchoolComputing #ClassicComputers #RetroHardware #TechNostalgia #80sComputers #90sComputers

AmiGUS Sound Card Lands on GadgetUK’s Amiga - The Oasis BBS GadgetUK installs the AmiGUS sound card, tests AHI and MP3 playback, and tracks down a tricky phase issue. Watch the video.

AmiGUS Sound Card Lands on GadgetUK’s Amiga
#Amiga #AmiGUS #RetroComputing #ZorroII #AHI #MHI #Amiga4000 #RetroHardware #OpenHardware #Chiptune #MP3 #FPGA

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Alicia 1200MK2 Kit: Shoe's Workbench Shows the New MK2 Batch - The Oasis BBS Alicia 1200MK2 Kit is back with a six layer MK2 board, prebuilt SMD, Tornado 2 slot, and a limited “Black Beauty” option.

Alicia 1200MK2 Kit: Shoe's Workbench Shows the New MK2 Batch
#Amiga #Amiga1200 #Alicia1200 #RetroComputing #MiniITX #AGAchipset #Tornado2 #DIYElectronics #Retrohardware #Workbench

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Ultimate 1541 JiffyDOS - The Oasis BBS Ultimate 1541 JiffyDOS boosts real 1541 speed when paired with a C64 Ultimate kernel. MonroeWorld installs, tests, and compares.

Ultimate 1541 JiffyDOS: MonroeWorld’s Real 1541 Upgrade for C64 Ultimate Speed
#Commodore64 #C64 #Commodore1541 #JiffyDOS #RetroComputing #8Bit #VintageComputing #RetroHardware #HomeComputer #DiskDrive

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Why the Commodore 64 became the world’s best-selling personal computer The first time many people met a computer, it wasn’t in an office or a laboratory. It was in a living room, connected to a television, humming softly while

Why the Commodore 64 became the world’s best-selling computer #Commodore64 #C64 #RetroComputing #RetroTech #RetroHardware #8BitComputing #DidYouKnow #TechFacts www.generationamiga.com/2026/02/14/w...

C64 Ultimate Founders Unboxing - The Oasis BBS C64 Ultimate Founders unboxing with CommodoreSam: gold keys, badges, certificate, and surprise extras. See what’s in the box.

C64 Ultimate Founders Unboxing: CommodoreSam Shows What You Really Get
#Commodore64 #C64Ultimate #FoundersEdition #RetroComputing #FPGA #RetroHardware #Unboxing #VintageComputing

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C64 Ultimate recovery - The Oasis BBS C64 Ultimate recovery guide: reflash firmware to rebuild Flash, fix garbled Wi-Fi lists, and restore missing folders fast.

C64 Ultimate recovery: Rebuild Flash and Fix Weird Glitches with a Firmware Reflash
#Commodore64 #C64Ultimate #Firmware #RetroComputing #Ultimate64 #JiffyDOS #ChiptuneAdjacentButNotReally #RetroHardware

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Tormbo - Twitch Slow, cozy retro repair sessions with a top-down view.Also featuring classic games and small game dev projects.

Bench is full. Motherboards from 486 to PIII.
No plan. Just jumpers, beeps and random retro hardware testing.

ISA, PCI, AGP, Voodoo, Matrox and boards that only POST out of spite.

Join the chaos 👉 twitch.tv/tormbo

#retrocomputing #retropc #voodoo #slot1 #pcgaming #twitchstream #retrohardware

C64 Ultimate Review - The Oasis BBS C64 Ultimate review: Levi unboxes Commodore 64 Ultimate, tests HDMI and PAL/NTSC modes, and weighs cost vs. nostalgia.

C64 Ultimate Review: Levi’s Digital Voyage Tours Commodore’s Modern Reboot
#Commodore64 #C64 #RetroComputing #FPGA #Demoscene #Retrogaming #VintageComputing #8bit #ComputerHistory #RetroHardware

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Checkmate 1500+ makeover for an Amiga 3000 look - The Oasis BBS Checkmate 1500+ makeover shows Proteque-CBN moving the floppy, adding A3000 stripes, and mounting a Greaseweazle inside.

Checkmate 1500+ makeover for an Amiga 3000 look
#Amiga #Amiga3000 #Checkmate1500Plus #RetroComputing #3DPrinting #Greaseweazle #FloppyDisks #RetroHardware #Workbench #ClassicComputing

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SFD-1001 Case Mystery: Doug’s $30 “Unobtanium” Surprise - The Oasis BBS Doug returns with the SFD-1001 Case Mystery, a $30 “drive” that hides a wild mod. Watch the teardown and share ideas.

SFD-1001 Case Mystery: Doug’s $30 “Unobtanium” Surprise
#Commodore64 #SFD1001 #CommodorePET #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #RetroHardware #FloppyDisk #IEEE488 #SCSI #DataStorage #HardwareHack #RetroTech #ComputerHistory #10MinuteAmigaRetroCast

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A2560Me aluminum case - The Oasis BBS A2560Me aluminum case gets a premium aluminum and resin shell, plus a lower cost option. Sale aims for late Jan 2026.

A2560Me Aluminum Case: Foenix Labs Shows Premium and Budget Enclosures
#FoenixLabs #A2560Me #RetroComputing #68k #MiniITX #RetroHardware #ComputerCase #ArcA310 #OpenSourceDrivers #PCIe

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Amiga Trademark Reality: Why a New Official Amiga Is Hard - The Oasis BBS Amiga Trademark Reality: why a new officially branded Amiga still runs into rights and licensing questions, even with great modern hardware.

Amiga Trademark Reality: Why a New Official Amiga Is Hard
#Amiga #Commodore #RetroComputing #RetroHardware #FPGA #Emulation #AmigaOS #C64Ultimate #RetroGames #Kickstart #Workbench #RetroGamesRediscovered

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RHAG Amiga Meet: Retro32 Visits Nottingham’s User Group - The Oasis BBS RHAG Amiga Meet with Retro32 in Nottingham: a walk-around look at the group’s January gathering, plus how to join RHAG online.

RHAG Amiga Meet: Retro32 Visits Nottingham’s User Group
#Amiga #CommodoreAmiga #RHAG #Retro32 #RetroComputing #Nottingham #AmigaCommunity #VintageComputing #RetroHardware #ComputerClubs

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Amiga 1500 Repair Follow-Up Amiga 1500 Repair follow-up: Neil tracks corrosion, pulls bad sockets, and maps trace fixes. Watch RetroT For You.

Amiga 1500 Repair Follow-Up: Tracking Corrosion and Broken Sockets
#Amiga #Amiga1500 #RetroComputing #AmigaRepair #PCBRepair #BoardRepair #VintageComputers #ElectronicsRepair #Commodore #RetroHardware #Retro4U

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Ice Machine Cartridge: A DIY Freezer Kit Returns to the C64 - The Oasis BBS Ice Machine Cartridge returns as a DIY C64 freezer kit. Freeze programs, then save snapshots to disk or tape with simple keys.

Ice Machine Cartridge: A DIY Freezer Kit Returns to the C64
#Commodore64 #C64 #RetroComputing #C64Hardware #C64Cartridge #DIYElectronics #FreezerCartridge #RetroHardware

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Ultimate64 Storage Test With Real Drives - The Oasis BBS Ultimate64 storage test shows tape, 1541, 1571, and SD2IEC setup tips, fastload use, plus real drive quirks. Watch it.

Ultimate64 Storage Test With Real Drives
#Ultimate64 #Commodore64 #C64 #SD2IEC #Commodore1541 #Commodore1571 #Datasette #RetroComputing #8Bit #RetroHardware

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Starlight Keyboard Fix: Opening the C64 Ultimate Starlight Edition - The Oasis BBS Starlight Keyboard Fix: André opens the C64 Ultimate, flattens the case, restores the LED, and tackles keyboard flex.

Starlight Keyboard Fix: Opening the C64 Ultimate Starlight Edition
#Commodore64 #C64Ultimate #RetroComputing #HardwareRepair #FPGA #KeyboardMod #8bitTimes #RetroHardware #C64

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Matchboard Brightness Fix Matchboard brightness fix for over-bright RGB: add an LM385 reference to restore 1.235V and steady the picture.

Matchboard Brightness Fix: The LM385 Repair That Tames Over-Bright RGB
#Matchboard #LM385 #CommodoreRepair #Amiga #RGBVideo #RetroHardware #BoardRepair #ElectronicsFix #VoltageReference #Recap

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C64 Ultimate Review: Hands-On With the Commodore 64 Ultimate - The Oasis BBS C64 Ultimate review covers ports, menu, peripherals, and SID sound, plus what works and what needs fixes. Watch the video.

C64 Ultimate Review: Hands-On With the Commodore 64 Ultimate
#Commodore64 #C64Ultimate #Ultimate64 #FPGA #RetroComputing #SIDChip #C64Gaming #RetroHardware #8Bit

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