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Testing The OSSC Pro's New Scaler Mode With Weird Old PCs
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Subscribe for more old PC stuff and future OSSC Pro testing updates! ☝️😁 The OSSC Pro is the brand new video scaler from Markus Hiienkari, who brought us the mighty Open Source Scan Converter back in 2016. This scaler supports VGA, component and RGB SCART input and I'm helping to test a prototype unit with some old PCs to help iron out some bugs - so let's take a look! Support The Channel: Patr...
Get Your Original Atari Jaguar Game Published - JagJam 2024!
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Subscribe for future JagJam updates - and other Atari content! ☝️😁 Ever fancied trying your hand at retro homebrew game development? JagJam 2024 is an Atari Jaguar game jam organised by industry veteran Boris Kretzinger (Datassette_User) in conjunction with Songbird Productions - and I'm a judge! You have until the end of October to submit your original game - here's all you need to know to get...
My DOOM Collection & Unboxing A New Arrival
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If you enjoyed this video please consider subscribing! It really helps the channel out. ☝️😁 I'm a big fan of id Software's 1993 game DOOM and have quite a big collection of stuff. So lets take a look at the collection and unbox a new arrival! Support The Channel: Patreon: www.patreon.com/ctrlaltrees Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/ctrlaltrees Relevant Links: Iain Lee Podcast: ua-cam.com/video/oLrTiv3TQ2M/v-de...
2002 Time ICEDESK Desk PC Restoration & Exploration
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If you enjoyed this video please consider subscribing! It really helps the channel out. ☝️😁 I bought this weird desk PC from a community centre that was about to be demolished. So lets fix some bad capacitors, change the optical drive, put some nice quiet fans in it, and finally crack the Windows 2000 login passwords to see how it was originally set up! Support The Channel: Patreon: www.patreon...
Running DOOM On £30 eBay Office Furniture
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If you enjoyed this video please consider subscribing! It really helps the channel out. ☝️😁 I bought this weird desk PC from a community centre that was about to be demolished. So lets explore it and see what it's all about, and do what any sensible retro gaming fan would - run DOOM on it. Support The Channel: Patreon: www.patreon.com/ctrlaltrees Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/ctrlaltrees Relevant Links: Tha...
My Continuing Adventures With The NEC PC-9821...
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If you enjoyed this video please consider subscribing! It really helps the channel out. 🙂 Following on from my introduction to and restoration of the NEC PC-9821, part of the legendary PC-98 series from Japan, I learn a lot more about the machine and how it differs from a PC and start exploring YAHDI - Yet Another Hard Disk Image. Support The Channel: Patreon: www.patreon.com/ctrlaltrees Ko-Fi:...
I Built A Robot Dog To Guard My Studio - SunFounder PiDog Review
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If you enjoyed this video please consider subscribing! It really helps the channel out. 🙂 The SunFounder PiDog is a robot kit built around a Raspberry Pi. This old dog has plenty of new tricks up its sleeve, including a face tracking camera, accelerometer, touch sensor, ultrasonic range finders, directional sound tracking and a lot more! So let's build one and it through its paces. Support The ...
This 2600 Mystery Has Puzzled Atari Collectors For Decades
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If you enjoyed this video please consider subscribing! It really helps the channel out. 🙂 The Atari VCS was launched in 1977 with an initial launch lineup of 9 games - Combat, Air-Sea Battle, Star Ship, Indy 500, Street Racer, Video Olympics, Surround, Black Jack, and Basic Math (or Fun With Numbers). But the CX-26 numbers associated with these games aren't sequential. I wonder why that is? Sup...
The Man Behind The (Cursed) Macs - A Chat With Action Retro
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If you enjoyed this video please consider subscribing! It really helps the channel out. 🙂 In this video I sit down to chat all things UA-cam and retro computing with Sean from Action Retro, one of my favourite UA-cam channels. Since the channel started in early 2020, Action Retro has rapidly grown thanks to a relentless release schedule and consistently high quality, entertaining videos coverin...
The Atari VCS Disappointed Me - But I Found A Way To Fix It
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If you enjoyed this video please consider subscribing! It really helps the channel out. 🙂 The Atari VCS began life as an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign, eventually going on sale in 2021. This AMD Ryzen mini PC features the Atari Vault, a collection of classic 2600 and arcade games from Atari, as well as its own storefront, streaming apps and Antstream Arcade. Here are my genuine first impressi...
NEC PC-88 & PC-98 Story - Also, Let's Restore A PC-9821!
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If you enjoyed this video please consider subscribing! It really helps the channel out. 🙂 The PC-9821 is one of the later models in the now-legendary NEC PC-98 range of computers. In this video I restore this quirky Japanese machine while learning all about its history and how it relates to the iconic PC-88, and how both computers spawned a whole industry of home computer gaming in their homela...
A Curious Atari Video Game Machine Restoration
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Restoring and composite modding a classic Atari C-100 Pong, Atari C-380 Video Pinball and an Atari SC-450 Stunt Cycle in preparation for a big book launch event. Can I save these classic consoles in time for the big day? Tune in and find out! Support The Channel: Patreon: www.patreon.com/ctrlaltrees Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/ctrlaltrees Relevant Links: Buy The Book (Direct From Publisher): www.pen-and-s...
New Atari 2600+ Ultimate Test - CRT, 7800 PAL Games, 2 Button Controller, Flashcarts & Lightguns!
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If you enjoyed this video please consider subscribing! It really helps the channel out. 🙂 The Atari 2600 is a brand new reimagined version of the iconic 1977 games console. In this review I check out some possibilities that the other reviewers may have missed - like Atari 7800 PAL compatibility, hooking the new 2600 up to a CRT monitor, flash carts, the 7800 2 button controller - and perhaps th...
Cladding & Window Display Update! - YouTube Studio Build Part 3
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FlexiSpot Standing Desk E7 - bit.ly/3Q84fbU Patreon: www.patreon.com/ctrlaltrees Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/ctrlaltrees This is the third public update in my ongoing office studio build series. In this one I'm sent a FlexiSpot E7 standing desk to review, clad the back wall, add a long overdue improvement to the window display to make it even more museum-like, and finally bring all of my camera and lighti...
I Built A Vintage Computer Exhibition! - YouTube Studio Build Part 2
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I Built A Vintage Computer Exhibition! - UA-cam Studio Build Part 2
A Totally Normal Atari 2600 Restoration & UAV Upgrade
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A Totally Normal Atari 2600 Restoration & UAV Upgrade
Office Acquired! - YouTube Studio Build Part 1
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Office Acquired! - UA-cam Studio Build Part 1
The Pinball Hall Of Fame - Rare Gaming History In Las Vegas
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The Pinball Hall Of Fame - Rare Gaming History In Las Vegas
Over 100 Years Of Gaming History - Musée Mécanique, San Francisco
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Over 100 Years Of Gaming History - Musée Mécanique, San Francisco
I'm In A Book!
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I'm In A Book!
The Clinterview - A Chat With LGR
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The Clinterview - A Chat With LGR
Fascinating 1996 NEC CD-ROM Changer Mechanism
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Fascinating 1996 NEC CD-ROM Changer Mechanism
This Brand New Take On A Rare Atari Controller Is Amazing!
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This Brand New Take On A Rare Atari Controller Is Amazing!
You Won't Believe What's Inside These! (Actually You Probably Will)
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You Won't Believe What's Inside These! (Actually You Probably Will)
Just A Boring Channel Update.
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Just A Boring Channel Update.
The Atari Museum's Rarest & Coolest Exhibits
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The Atari Museum's Rarest & Coolest Exhibits
Discovering (And Modding!) The N64
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Discovering (And Modding!) The N64
How Apple Ruined GEM - And Nearly Windows, Too!
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How Apple Ruined GEM - And Nearly Windows, Too!
Exploring A 1988 Atari PC & The GEM Desktop
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Exploring A 1988 Atari PC & The GEM Desktop

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @KFXG
    @KFXG 2 дні тому

    XBLA was great. We are sorely missing something like this now because it's so hard to find any games like these on Xbox One and Series X now that they've merged the XBLA with the standard marketplace games. XBLA was in a league of its own in many ways. Smaller, addicting games, many of which being reminiscent of (or are straight ports of) classic arcade games. Microsoft made a big mistake killing the XBLA, and it needs to come back.

  • @jabrockobiden9434
    @jabrockobiden9434 2 дні тому

    Retro means something new made to be like something old

  • @Pocketrocket-pj1us
    @Pocketrocket-pj1us 3 дні тому

    9:45 Doom is okay but how about my old 'Custard's revenge' ? which I'll understand if you don't mention at all. Nudge, nudge. Wink, wink. You KNOW what I mean. But if you're collecting, check every label. You never know what the seller does not. That's how I came across my copy, here at a Canadian Boot Sale. Come to think of it. Did they make Pal versions of the naughty titles? And since it's been years since I was on Atari Age. Does it make a difference with Atari's. I saw your box had the green rating sticker bottom left but your older items look exactly the same as North American, official releases. Very Curious. Please let me know, anyone who would like. Many thanks. Cheers.

  • @Pocketrocket-pj1us
    @Pocketrocket-pj1us 3 дні тому

    Definately not a HEAVY SIXER. :) It does seem light, which is to be expected considering how far we've come since the Vader and 4 switch models were released!

  • @Pocketrocket-pj1us
    @Pocketrocket-pj1us 3 дні тому

    Hey, great video! I was just wondering if you collected the gatefold boxes, or may plan on talking about them? Would be a cool addendum! Take care, my Atari Brother :)

  • @Pocketrocket-pj1us
    @Pocketrocket-pj1us 3 дні тому

    I remember the old catalogues, would show the games in categories. I've also read that they were so high back then, they apparently made a bong out of the shell!! Don't know if that was true but the early days were, 'Come as you are' It's a surprise anything got done.

  • @Pocketrocket-pj1us
    @Pocketrocket-pj1us 3 дні тому

    DON'T throw Pac-man. As a 5 year old I was very happy with it :)

  • @Barnaclebeard
    @Barnaclebeard 4 дні тому

    4:50 -- It's pronounced Falcon oh-thirty, like the sixty-eight oh-thirty

  • @paulosmialowski9284
    @paulosmialowski9284 4 дні тому

    I've completed this mod on my v1.6 PCB, I've upgraded the firmware (to even newer version, v1.10), and AverMedia LGP2 still does not want to record from 320x200 produced by Amstrad PC2086 and outputed by OSSC, it can only record 640x480, but that was possible even before the OSSC upgrade :(

  • @fionagibson3314
    @fionagibson3314 6 днів тому

    I have this Atari with the 6 switches at the front, the cover for playing space shuttle was for a 6 switch, doesn't fit the four switch console.I still think having the 6 switches at the front is the best format, the four switch console is not as appealing it looks kind of cheap.

  • @EnclavegovtofficialUSA
    @EnclavegovtofficialUSA 7 днів тому

    I hope someone were to actually make a retail run of the panther.

  • @richardpeel6056
    @richardpeel6056 8 днів тому

    "The Canon BJ-10 is a printer that was first released in 1987. It uses bubble jet printing technology, which allows for high-quality and precise printing. The printer is compact and lightweight, making it portable and convenient for users who need to print on the go." It could be used on Atari ST set in Epsom LQ mode with a couple of flicks of micro switches. I had one on my Atari but it got stolen so I replaced it with an Canon BJ 200-EX which allows bulk paper insertion. Personally I prefered the BJ-10ex which I lost as it was more portable (being laptop shaped).

  • @samanhaqiqian7314
    @samanhaqiqian7314 9 днів тому

    Hello, I have an English gramophone, I put a Chinese cartridge needle, the sound is thin, the Chinese cartridge is ceramic, the magnet cartridge is much better.

  • @askcommish
    @askcommish 10 днів тому

    Hi Rees - nice video - I was wondering what is that thing you have in screen that is raining green digital dots like the matrix ? Its cool and I wanna buy one !

  • @mikepartin571
    @mikepartin571 12 днів тому

    Silicon heaven! That's where all the calculators go!

  • @ssokolow
    @ssokolow 13 днів тому

    No mention that the sound effects in Copysoft's Skunny Kart are also copied? I'd recognize that Bugs Bunny "Abacadabra" from the wizard's hat invisibility powerup anywhere... which suggests that the "Hocus Pocus" from the genie's lamp invincibility powerup is also Bugs Bunny from the same cartoon, that the "Whatsup" from the purple "shrink all opponents" bottle is probably one of the times Bugs Bunny said it with his mouth full of carrot, with the "Doc?" clipped off, and that the Bart Simpson "Aww, man!" from being hit by a missile and the Terminator "I'll Be Back" from the red "shrink yourself" bottle aren't impersonators. (I don't recognise the rest of the audio samples.)

  • @zergmare7
    @zergmare7 13 днів тому

    My game screen is shifted to the right and I have no idea why. Also, I get error code 3 whenever i try to calibrate the screen. Any ideas?

  • @richardgray131185
    @richardgray131185 13 днів тому

    Great video. I have a question: providing I do not connect an external MIDI device to the gameport, will I still experience the dreaded hanging note bug with a Sound Blaster 16 or Roland SC-55 sound card? If yes, can the PC-MIDI ISA MPU Card help me overcome this issue and does it come with full instructions?

  • @Mechanix972
    @Mechanix972 14 днів тому

    Does this work on the 1.6 version?

    • @Mechanix972
      @Mechanix972 13 днів тому

      It did work with the OSSC Version 1.6. This fixed every problem I was having. Pretty hyped that it works on my living room tv.

  • @K6LCM
    @K6LCM 14 днів тому

    I'd love to make this but I don't have much experience working with gerber files to have PCBs made up. Which of the 11 files in the zip should I upload to a PCB fabricator to have the board made?

  • @Francois_Dupont
    @Francois_Dupont 15 днів тому

    will you think about reviewing some single board retro arcade emulator handheld? like the R36S?

  • @DeadCat-42
    @DeadCat-42 15 днів тому

    I've had the exact same issues with serial cables, db-9 to db-9 doesn't mean all the pins are connected. just the rx and tx.

  • @DeadCat-42
    @DeadCat-42 15 днів тому

    I own 3 ST's, two 1040's and my original 520 stfm I saved for years to buy. They all have TOS 1.0. the ICD bootloader puts TOS 1.04 in RAM for my hard drive support.

  • @memadmax69
    @memadmax69 15 днів тому

    No cpu upgrade?

  • @nickwallette6201
    @nickwallette6201 15 днів тому

    Ohhh no. You aren't going to convince me not to buy the new OSSC Pro when it's released. Don't even bother.

  • @tsbspionkop
    @tsbspionkop 15 днів тому

    Definitely doing this on mine. Massive respect for pronouncing "solder" correctly 😜

  • @SuperNicktendo
    @SuperNicktendo 15 днів тому

    I backed the indigogo campaign. Pretty jealous of that low number collectors. Mine is 3700. I haven't used it in ages but it does look nice on my console shelf.

  • @primokarmasilver
    @primokarmasilver 15 днів тому

    I just want to let you know that I refused to learn anything from this video

  • @erinwiebe7026
    @erinwiebe7026 15 днів тому

    Fantastic, thank you. I hadn't been following the OSSC developments, so this came as a very pleasant surprise. Time to get out the soldering iron! :)

  • @WhatHoSnorkers
    @WhatHoSnorkers 15 днів тому

    Well done sir!

  • @thegreatjonzini
    @thegreatjonzini 16 днів тому

    Thanks for doing this Rees been waiting for a video for ages on this upgrade 🥂

  • @Soddus.
    @Soddus. 16 днів тому

    your recommended videos list is identical to mine i forgot i was watching this in fullscreen for a moment haahahhahaah

  • @root42
    @root42 16 днів тому

    Oh, I didn't know there was a hack for the old OSSC. I only use it with my 486, but it would be nice to upgrade it to the new firmware.

  • @DeadCat-42
    @DeadCat-42 16 днів тому

    All these patent lawsuits just slowed the development and harmed the consumer. The exact opposite, of the mandate, of the US patent system.

  • @oncomics1128
    @oncomics1128 16 днів тому

    Hey, Rees! I was motivated by the video and I will have a game submitted. I followed your info and got into jagstudio. Lot's of learning with the AtariAge community helping me along. The JagStudio and Raptor guys feel elbowed out of jagjam. Can you share some love their way? Many thanks for your videos.

  • @jamespalmer5960
    @jamespalmer5960 17 днів тому

    The problem with the lines on the screen would be down to the Hz rate. if the device is not able to go as fast as the recording device cam it will band the screen, then downgrade the recording hz rate will solve the problem

  • @AzumiRM
    @AzumiRM 17 днів тому

    A British person who pronounces the letter H correctly ... That's the real miracle in the video. Usually people say heych

  • @videooblivion
    @videooblivion 19 днів тому

    So, there are many things that contributed to the downfall of Commodore computer, too. Chief among them was the Cadtrak lawsuit. I can't recall where I read this, but when Cadtrak went after Apple, and they agreed to settle, one of the terms of the settlement was: you go after Commodore next. I will never forgive Apple for that. Yes, I'm aware it's business. I'm aware of the litany of excuses and justifications, thank you. I'm even writing this on a MacBook; but I will never forgive them.

  • @NightSprinter
    @NightSprinter 19 днів тому

    As a Voodoo2 owner, it SHOULD theoretically be possible to go into the 3Dfx control panel, and alter what the card outputs in terms of refresh rates. Also, I wish I didn't have to choose between analogue output (as I have a very nice Compaq MV920 that can go up to a staggering 1920x1440p60), and composite/s-video input.

  • @MoreFunMakingIt
    @MoreFunMakingIt 19 днів тому

    Good stuff Rees! I'm certainly going to be doing this to my OSSC. Thanks for the clear and helpful info!

  • @KrisGraney
    @KrisGraney 19 днів тому

    Hello to you too!

  • @ctrlaltrees
    @ctrlaltrees 19 днів тому

    FAQs: The hardware mod is not required on the new OSSC 1.8, just install the new firmware. This mod and firmware are compatible with all OSSC versions including the original DVI 1.5 board (with audio mod). Pin 25 of the TVP7002 does not need to be lifted as is sometimes advised elsewhere. The mod is fully reversible and officially endorsed, but may void your warranty if you have one. Unfortunately I can’t offer modding services, but thanks for thinking of me. :)

  • @Topesio66
    @Topesio66 20 днів тому

    Let's deep dive in the feeling about the objective fact that modern videogames are not fun anymore and they basically sucks, and overrated so much. And this is the REAL fun, the classics, the origin of the feeling and it's so cool to play with. Yesterday I played with hard core gamers, a super long 4 player warlords game and everybody was crazy about that! We had TON of frantic fun. It's not just a nostalgia obsession.

  • @jonathont5570
    @jonathont5570 20 днів тому

    steve was a liar and apple a thief....

  • @emerickscott
    @emerickscott 21 день тому

    you need fluuuuuux man :) If the solder is pulling off your board like an ice cream, you need more flux.

  • @PG-gs5vb
    @PG-gs5vb 22 дні тому

    Would be interesting to test some of those custom VGA modes such as 320x480 or 360x240. These were sometimes called mode X. There were a few games that used them, such as Pinball Fantasies, IIRC.

  • @Applecompuser
    @Applecompuser 23 дні тому

    In college, I used a $600 desktop publishing package for Mac called Quark Express. It was truly the future. It had all of the features of modern MS Word plus more and was easy to use. After I graduated, I purchased a high-end mac and a Laser Writer Pro. The printer still works while I sold the mac to a freind. The next round of macs had quality issues and I jumped to PC for several years. Several years ago, I went back to mac bc their video editing in iMovie and Final Cut was amazing AND also easy. Right now, the quality is good. (knock on wood.) My first comp was an 8-bit Atari. I loved it for many reasons including that it was so well built as to be nearly indestructible. C64 was cheaper, had more memory and more titles.. This became a circular issue for Atari sadly. Less units out there, means less developers make software and therefore fewer sell. It is sad. Somehow, when I moved, I tossed my 8 bit collectedtion, but the new home buyer kept it and just gave it to me. Id love to tinker, but am so busy now. Any suggestions are welcome. Id hate to toss it.

  • @Zoyx
    @Zoyx 25 днів тому

    Nolan Bushnell left Atari in Nov 1978. Maybe that's when the CX model numbering system fell apart.

  • @NJRoadfan
    @NJRoadfan 26 днів тому

    One resolution to test that has been "hard to capture" would be 1024x768 interlaced at 43.5Hz. This is an original IBM 8514/A output resolution that many 386/486 era SVGA cards support (ex: Cirrus Logic 542x series). A good test bed would be that 486 and Windows 3.1x. The original OSSC can't capture it at all and other solutions struggle with it as well. The only card I have that properly supports it is an Epiphan DVI2PCIe capture card.

    • @ctrlaltrees
      @ctrlaltrees 26 днів тому

      Great suggestion, thanks! I'll see what I can do.

  • @CROSSBOWHUNTER72
    @CROSSBOWHUNTER72 26 днів тому

    its is a BOOTLEG PCB!!!