Game & Gadget Podcast #38 – Original Xbox Ticking Disaster, PS Vita Beauty & More…

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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